"The Dragon Country's Donghai Martial Arts Academy has been invited by the Ninja Country's Kyoto Martial Arts Academy to a martial arts exchange event three days from now at the Kyoto Martial Arts Academy!"
The day after the Sato family massacred the War Dragon Hall training base, causing a shockwave throughout the global underground and martial arts worlds, the Donghai Martial Arts Academy sent a reply to the Kyoto Martial Arts Academy, agreeing to the martial arts exchange.
Less than five minutes after the reply letter from the Donghai Martial Arts Academy was sent, this news appeared on the Shenwang forum.
The moment the news broke, it immediately attracted the attention of the Shenwang forum, and indeed, the entire global martial arts world!
Just two days prior, the Ninja Country's Martial Arts Association and the Sato family had apologized to the Dragon Country's Martial Arts Department and Chu Weiyang for Sato No's kidnapping of Chu Weiyang!
And now, the Ninja Country's only martial arts academy – the Kyoto Martial Arts Academy – invited the Donghai Martial Arts Academy for a martial arts exchange, which included actual combat sparring.
This led to much speculation – did the Ninja Country's martial arts world intend to regain its dignity through this martial arts exchange?
Furthermore, among the news revealed by the Shenwang forum was a list of members of the Donghai Martial Arts Academy delegation, and Jiang Wuming's name was prominently listed.
And just yesterday, because Jiang Wuming was a member of the War Dragon Hall, the Sato family had massacred the War Dragon Hall training base under the guise of punishment!
Against this backdrop, everyone believed that Jiang Wuming's attendance at this martial arts exchange event in the Ninja Country was an extremely dangerous undertaking!
"The Sato family even massacred the War Dragon Hall training base because of Jiang Wuming. At this time, Jiang Wuming is still going to the Ninja Country to participate in a martial arts exchange event. Is he crazy?"
"He's not crazy, he's looking for death!"
"Although the Sato family desperately wants to kill Jiang Wuming, I believe that Jiang Wuming's participation in this martial arts exchange event represents the Donghai Martial Arts Academy and the entire Dragon Country's Martial Arts Department. The Sato family shouldn't dare to act rashly!"
"The Sato family might not make a move against Jiang Wuming during this martial arts exchange event, but don't forget, how many enemies Jiang Zhan had back then – who can guarantee that forces from other countries won't use this opportunity to eliminate Jiang Wuming?"
After the news was posted, the Shenwang forum became lively, with discussions about the martial arts exchange between the Donghai Martial Arts Academy and the Kyoto Martial Arts Academy appearing everywhere, most of which were related to Jiang Wuming.
Concurrently, Ren Xiaoyao, the dean of the Donghai Martial Arts Academy, convened a rare meeting.
"The devils are truly impatient. As soon as we sent our reply, they released the news on the Shenwang forum. Are they afraid we'll change our minds? Or are they building momentum?"
In the conference room of the Donghai Martial Arts Academy, the office director couldn't help but say after seeing the news about the martial arts exchange event on the Shenwang forum.
"The actions of the devils can basically confirm that they want to use this martial arts exchange event to save face!"
A vice dean of the Donghai Martial Arts Academy said with a frown and a trace of annoyance.
"That's right!"
"The devils are too shameful, we absolutely cannot let them succeed!"
For a moment, others in the conference room chimed in, simultaneously casting their gazes towards Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Xueqin, the former being the dean and the latter being the person in charge of the Donghai Martial Arts Academy delegation for this martial arts exchange event.
"Xueqin, you must be extremely careful in selecting participants for the actual combat sparring session. We absolutely cannot afford to lose!"
Ren Xiaoyao turned his gaze to Xia Xueqin and directly issued a strict order.
"Yes, Dean!"
Xia Xueqin accepted the order publicly, her tone resolute.
"Furthermore, you must ensure the safety of all members of the delegation. There must not be any accidents!"
Ren Xiaoyao reminded her pointedly, "Regarding this, after you lead the team to the Ninja Country, you can solemnly state to the Kyoto Martial Arts Academy and even the Ninja Country's Martial Arts Association. If there are any problems with the safety of the Donghai Martial Arts Academy delegation members during the martial arts exchange event, the Ninja Country's Martial Arts Association and the Kyoto Martial Arts Academy will bear full responsibility!"
"Understood, Dean."
Xia Xueqin nodded. She knew Ren Xiaoyao was reminding her to protect Jiang Wuming's safety.
...
At the same time.
In a small indoor training ground at the Donghai Martial Arts Academy, two figures were constantly flashing on the stage.
Following Jiang Wuming's instructions, Xiao Han attacked Jiang Wuming with all his might on the stage, his speed extremely fast, but he couldn't even touch Jiang Wuming.
"Xiao Han, your martial arts talent is excellent, and your basic martial arts foundation is also very solid, but you have a fatal flaw – your actual combat experience is too poor. Your moves are basically following routines, lacking variation, and your grasp of the timing for offensive and defensive transitions is insufficient."
After a moment, Jiang Wuming stopped Xiao Han's attack. He first commented on Xiao Han, then said, "According to the arrangement by Dean Xia Xueqin, you will represent the Donghai Martial Arts Academy in the actual combat sparring session of this martial arts exchange event. To ensure victory in the actual combat sparring, I will provide you with targeted actual combat training over the next two days."
"Yes, Teacher, I will study diligently and guarantee victory in the actual combat sparring!"
Xiao Han bowed and accepted the order, his tone exceptionally firm.
"Teacher Wuming!"
Just then, a voice sounded.
Huangfu Weixia walked into the indoor training ground, calling out to Jiang Wuming.
"Student Huangfu Weixia, do you need something?" Jiang Wuming turned to look at Huangfu Weixia.
"Yes, Teacher Wuming, I would like to speak with you alone." Huangfu Weixia nodded.
"Xiao Han, carefully recall the process of your exchange with me just now, and ponder over the problems yourself. I will return shortly to discuss the specific details with you."
Jiang Wuming said to Xiao Han, then flashed off the stage and walked towards Huangfu Weixia.
"What is it?"
Soon, Jiang Wuming walked up to Huangfu Weixia and asked.
"Teacher Wuming, are you really going to the Ninja Country to participate in this martial arts exchange event?" Huangfu Weixia asked with a face full of worry.
"Yes." Jiang Wuming nodded.
"Teacher Wuming, you shouldn't go!"
Huangfu Weixia was straightforward. She did not hide her concern, nor did she beat around the bush, but went straight to the point.
"I logged into the Shenwang forum specifically today and saw many discussions about you. Almost everyone believes that it is a very dangerous matter for you to go to the Ninja Country to participate in a martial arts exchange event!"
"Don't worry, the Ninja Country's martial arts world wouldn't dare do anything to me."
Jiang Wuming smiled slightly, trying to dispel Huangfu Weixia's worry.
"They say that your father made too many enemies back then, not only the Sato family in the Ninja Country but also top forces from other countries. Even if the Sato family doesn't do anything, other countries' forces might use this opportunity to attack you!"
Huangfu Weixia spoke again, her concern increasing rather than decreasing.
"I guarantee they won't."
Jiang Wuming shook his head with certainty, then smiled, "Alright, student Huangfu Weixia, you really don't need to worry about me."
"But..."
Huangfu Weixia wanted to say something else.
This time, before she could finish her words, Jiang Wuming interrupted with a smile, "Student Huangfu Weixia, the matter has already been decided. Even if you are worried, it's useless. The academy has already submitted our delegation list to the Kyoto Martial Arts Academy. It's too late to change it even if we wanted to."
"—"
Huangfu Weixia was speechless, but the worry on her face became even more pronounced.
Her feminine intuition told her that something big was about to happen during Jiang Wuming's trip to the Ninja Country!
...
Ninja Country.
Sato family ancestral land.
Sato Tianyi, the patriarch of the Sato family, received a call from Tengu Hiroshi Takehiro, the head of the Ninja Country's Martial Arts Association.
"Mr. Sato, you entrusted the Kyoto Martial Arts Academy to specifically mention in the invitation for Jiang Zhan's son, Jiang Wuming, to participate in this martial arts exchange event. What is the meaning of this?" Tengu Hiroshi Takehiro questioned first.
"Lord Tengu Hiroshi Takehiro, my intention is very clear: to leave that Dragon Country mongrel's life in the Ninja Country and avenge my deceased son!" Sato Tianyi stated without concealment.
"Are you insane?"
Tengu Hiroshi Takehiro's expression changed, and he angrily said, "If you dare to lay a hand on him, the Dragon Country's Martial Arts Department will not let you and the Sato family go, and it will also implicate the Ninja Country's Martial Arts Association, causing a significant impact on the Ninja Country's martial arts world!"
"Lord Tengu Hiroshi Takehiro, I naturally know this, and I will not make such a foolish mistake!"
Sato Tianyi was very calm; he had already anticipated Tengu Hiroshi Takehiro's reaction.
"Then you?"
Tengu Hiroshi Takehiro was somewhat puzzled, not knowing what Sato Tianyi was up to.
"Lord Tengu Hiroshi Takehiro, I guarantee to you that the Dragon Country mongrel will die in the Ninja Country, but the Dragon Country's Martial Arts Department will do nothing, not even a single fart!"
Sato Tianyi made a solemn guarantee, killing intent surging in his eyes.
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