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Hu Lue's change in attitude was so obvious that Wang Tiankuang felt displeased and muttered to himself, "Damn it, do you think I'm no longer of any use? Fine! Don't blame me for taking drastic measures!"
Although he thought this way in his heart, he did not dare to show it. He forced a smile and said, "Boss, you may not know, but the ones who came this time are neither Cold Bo Stone nor Leng Bo Feng..."
"Could it be that Cold Boyuan came in person?!" Hu Lue interrupted Wang Tiankuang, his tone filled with surprise. If Cold Boyuan had come personally, given his strength as a Sixth-Stage Martial Artist, Black Wind Stronghold would be in grave danger.
Hu Lue's reaction left Wang Tiankuang momentarily stunned, and then a barely noticeable sneer flashed across his face as he thought, "Heh, coward. Just a Cold Boyuan has scared you into this state, and you're still calling yourself Boss! Pfft! I see you're not worth a damn!"
"Boss is overthinking it. Cold Boyuan is being held back by my elder brother; how could he possibly have the chance to leave the Cold Family and come here? The one who came this time is a rising star from the Cold Family named Ye Tian. I wonder if Boss has heard of him?" Wang Tiankuang said, maintaining a calm tone despite his disdain.
"Ye Tian?" Hu Lue looked at Wang Tiankuang with confusion.
"That's right. This kid has been making quite a name for himself in Spirit Martial Town's Whispers lately. In my humble opinion, he is already showing signs of becoming the next successor of the Cold Family!" Wang Tiankuang explained.
"I've heard of Ye Tian; he's the one who won first place in the Martial Arts Selection Tournament and was later accepted by Cloud Sea Sect, right?"
"Exactly," Wang Tiankuang nodded.
"Heh, does the Cold Family look down on us at Black Wind Stronghold or on you, Wang Tiankuang? They sent such an inexperienced kid?" A look of disdain crossed Hu Lue's face. In his mind, even though Ye Tian had taken first place in the tournament, it wasn't a big deal; it only meant he was outstanding among the younger generation. For the Five Great Warriors whose strength had all reached Martial Mastery, it was hardly worth mentioning.
"Boss shouldn't underestimate this kid; the Xu Family was destroyed by him." For some reason, seeing Hu Lue's expression made Wang Tiankuang angry, so he retorted.
"The Xu Family was destroyed by him?" Hu Lue was somewhat surprised. After pausing for a moment, he continued to ask, "But isn't Xu Tai also at Martial Mastery? How could he possibly be defeated by a young man? Has that kid already reached Martial Mastery?"
"Not really, as far as I know, he seems to be at the late stage of Eighth-Dan Warrior." Wang Tiankuang was unaware that Ye Tian had already reached the late stage of Ninth-Dan Samurai, just a step away from becoming a Martial Master.
"Hahaha! An Eighth-Dan Warrior at the late stage can catch your eye, Wang Tiankuang? Isn't that a bit..." Hu Lue laughed arrogantly. Although he didn't finish his sentence, the disdain was evident.
"Heh, I'm just giving a friendly warning. Since Boss is confident, let's pretend I never said anything." Wang Tiankuang's tone was calm, but he sneered inwardly: "Heh, you old fool are merely at the Second-Stage Martial Artist level. What do you have to be so arrogant about? Am I weaker than you? You were utterly humiliated by Ye Tian. Since you're so conceited, it seems I should join forces with Ye Tian to take down your Black Wind Stronghold!"
"Brothers! Grab your weapons and let's meet that Ye Tian mentioned by Wang family's Second Uncle!" Hu Lue called out, emphasizing the words "Wang family's Second Uncle" with a mocking tone.
"Boss, just call me by my name. Hearing 'Wang family's Second Uncle' from you feels like too much for me to bear." Wang Tiankuang felt anger rising and retorted coldly.
"Hmph!" Hu Lue snorted coldly, ignoring him as he turned and strode away. Despite his age, he exuded an impressive aura, moving with the grace of a dragon and the might of a tiger, radiating a fierce charisma.
As Hu Lue walked away, Windwalker Young Master followed closely behind. Third Master Earthshatter Tai Sui shot Wang Tiankuang a glance before quickly catching up. Only Second-in-Command Storm Thunder Antei gave Wang Tiankuang a meaningful look before politely cupping his hands in farewell and leaving.
"Second-in-Command, please go ahead." Wang Tiankuang bowed in return but felt puzzled: "It seems Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti has something to say to me..."
Although he thought this way, Wang Tiankuang did not dare to ask outright. After all, feelings are just feelings; without confirmation, he preferred not to act rashly. His current situation was akin to being in a wolf pack; any misstep could lead to a tragic end.
The group moved quickly and silently until they arrived at the gathering place of the Black Wind Stronghold's forces.
"Big Brother!" Black Maitreya had been waiting there. Upon seeing his brother arrive, he greeted him with a smile and cupped his hands.
"Mm." Hu Lue responded casually and then gazed into the distance where clouds of dust were rising, his deep-set eyes flashing with intensity.
"How many of them are there?" Hu Lue asked coldly as he withdrew his gaze.
"Five hundred and twelve!" the Fifth Leader, Black Maitreya, replied.
"Mm." Hu Lue nodded, then his gaze swept over the remaining forces of Black Wind Stronghold after the great raid.
Wang Tiankuang stood nearby Hu Lue, side by side with Second-in-Command Thunderstorm. Naturally, he heard Black Maitreya's words and was greatly astonished, thinking to himself, "This Black Wind Stronghold really has some tricks up its sleeve. I traveled alongside Ye Tian and had no idea of the specific numbers; they managed to gather this information without stepping outside! It seems I cannot underestimate them."
"Brothers, there are five hundred and twelve little bastards who want to offend our Black Wind Stronghold. What do you say we should do?!" Hu Lue looked around and suddenly shouted loudly.
His voice was like thunder, instantly spreading outwards. Those nearby even felt a slight pain in their eardrums; it truly had a commanding presence.
"Kill!!" The loyal minions of the bandits were inspired by their boss's momentum and shouted wildly towards the sky.
Kill...
Nearly four hundred people shouted at once, their voices no less powerful than Hu Lue's earlier shout. The echoes resonated continuously across the vast wilderness, reverberating far and wide.
"Sky Mad Second Master, do you think we can win this battle for Black Wind Stronghold?"
Just as the crowd was fervently shouting for blood, a weak yet incredibly clear voice reached Wang Tiankuang's ears.
Furrowing his brow, he recognized it as Storm Thunder Antei's voice; this person was using the Secret Sound Technique to communicate.
"Of course. With your Five Great Warriors stationed here, not to mention Ye Tian, even if Cold Boyuan came personally, it would only be a death sentence," Wang Tiankuang replied calmly, also using the Secret Sound Technique.
"Heh heh, Sky Mad Second Master, since I am speaking to you with the Secret Sound Technique, you should understand my meaning. So there is no need for you to pretend to be oblivious," Storm Thunder Antei sneered, somewhat displeased with Wang Tiankuang's pretense.
"I dare not, I dare not, what I say comes from the heart." Wang Tiankuang remained cautious, not daring to show any disrespect towards Black Wind Stronghold.
"Damn it, what does this Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti mean? Is he testing me?" Wang Tiankuang felt puzzled, cursing inwardly while maintaining a calm expression.
"Alas, if Sky Mad Second Master thinks like that, it would be meaningless. Do you think I can't see through your thoughts?" The dissatisfaction in Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti's tone had vanished, replaced by a hint of disappointment.
"Second-in-Command, you overstate things. What thoughts could I possibly have?" Wang Tiankuang's tone suddenly turned icy as he glanced at Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti. Although his eyes were fierce, they still emitted a chilling gaze.
This was a warning to Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti: if you dare to speak recklessly, I will drag you down with me to the underworld.
However, Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti paid no heed to Wang Tiankuang's threat and smiled lightly, saying, "When the clam and the snipe fight, the fisherman benefits. Sky Mad Second Master has a good hand; when the battle begins, whichever side has the advantage, Second Uncle will surely support that side, right?"
"Second-in-Command, please be careful with your words. To slander me without cause is quite hurtful!" Wang Tiankuang's eyelid twitched slightly as a hint of murderous intent flickered.
"Hehe, Sky Mad Second Master need not be agitated. What I want to say is..." Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti smiled mysteriously and did not continue.
"Second-in-Command, please be clearer. Playing coy is pointless," Wang Tiankuang said coldly.
Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti had been looking straight ahead until this moment when he suddenly turned to meet Wang Tiankuang's gaze. His bright eyes sparkled with insight as he lightly laughed and said, "What I want to say is that heroes often share similar views. If Black Wind Stronghold finds itself in a disadvantageous position later on, I am willing to assist Second Uncle in annihilating Black Wind Stronghold!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Tiankuang's pupils suddenly constricted. Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti's words truly shocked him; although he had sensed that there were undercurrents within Black Wind Stronghold, he did not expect even the esteemed Second-in-Command to harbor rebellious thoughts.
"Second-in-Command, do not joke; I take things very seriously!" Wang Tiankuang fixed his gaze tightly on Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti, trying to find any flaw.
After staring at each other for a long time, Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti's gaze did not waver or flicker, indicating that what he had just said was indeed his true intention.
"How will you help me then?" Wang Tiankuang gritted his teeth, deciding to take one last gamble.
"Don't be in such a hurry, Sky Mad Second Master. What I mean is that if Black Wind Stronghold is at a disadvantage, I will assist you," Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti said with a light laugh.
"You?!" Wang Tiankuang was taken aback, a feeling of being played washing over him instantly.
"Haha, Second Uncle, don't panic. What I meant to say is that if Black Wind Stronghold does not fall at a disadvantage, I hope Second Uncle can swallow my earlier words forever."
"Ah..." Upon hearing Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti's words, Wang Tiankuang let out a sigh of relief.
"That goes without saying." Regaining his composure, Wang Tiankuang readily agreed.
"Hehe, since that's the case, we are like grasshoppers on the same rope now. However, there is one more thing I want to clarify with Second Uncle," Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti said with a light laugh.
"What is it?" Wang Tiankuang frowned, secretly cursing, "Damn it, this Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti is definitely not an ordinary character; I need to be cautious."
"If things go smoothly, I want to secure a position within your Wang family!"
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