"It is the Sect Master of the Joy Sect, Ning Hong," a martial artist called out the name from the pavilion by the lake.
Two figures approached, walking on the waves, leaving a trail hundreds of meters long behind them, and then they stood in the center of the lake, stepping on the water's surface.
Following beside Ning Hong, the young man carried a sword on his back, his white clothes brighter than snow, his face delicate and handsome, his aura ethereal.
Lin Mo saw him, his lips curling into a slight smile, and chuckled coldly, "Ning Xuan."
Ning Xuan had restrained his sharpness compared to half a month ago, appearing as indifferent as an ancient scholar. However, Lin Mo knew that his strength had increased again since, back in Jiao Valley, Ning Xuan had taken several Spirit Grasses and Green Jade Fruits. Only a fool would not use these to enhance their own power.
At that moment, a clear light streaked from the east, like floating light and fleeting shadow, stirring up waves as it shot forward, resembling an Azure Dragon swimming on the water's surface. The formidable aura it carried felt like a chilling wind blowing against one's face, awe-inspiring.
"The Azure Dragon from the Green Dragon Gang has arrived." Indeed, the newcomer was a middle-aged man, standing with his hands behind his back, dressed in a green robe, his face as stern as if chiseled by a knife and ax.
Just by standing there, he gave off a pressure as great as a mountain.
Numerous martial artists were moved, whether it was the Green Dragon Gang or the Joy Sect, both were among the strongest forces in the Northeast. Rumors had it that the Sect Master of the Joy Sect had unfathomable magical techniques. Once, a Great Yin Yang Master from Japan came with a group of Ninjas to challenge him, and they were all beaten back to Japan, utterly defeated.
It was said that the Great Yin Yang Master from Japan and Sect Master Ning Hong battled for three days and nights, the former eventually retreated wounded and vowed never to set foot in Huaxia again.
Not to mention the Green Dragon Gang. Founded a century ago, it towered over the Northeast and Huaxia; at the age of thirty, Azure Dragon had broken through to the realm of Half-step Martial God, a fact known to everyone in the Northeast Martial Arts World.
These two were veteran experts in the Martial Arts World, vastly different from recently famed Martial Gods, whether it was the density of their True Qi or their martial arts skills, they went beyond ordinary Martial Gods, representing the peak of strength.
"I heard that over a decade ago, the president of the Vermilion Bird Association from Bin Hai came to the Northeast to sightsee with his wife, and he offended the Green Dragon Gang. At that time, Azure Dragon acted, and although he was defeated, it was still an honorable defeat." An elder seemed to be reminiscing.
"Grandpa, he was defeated, how can it still be an honorable defeat?" a young boy queried doubtfully.
The elder replied, "The president of the Vermilion Bird Association was named Fang Tangjing, his realm in martial arts is unfathomable, even the Zhou Family was beaten to their doorstep by him. The fact that Azure Dragon could spar with him and not die shows that his own strength has also reached the perfection of cultivation."
Azure Dragon arrived at the center of the lake, standing with his hands behind his back, merely nodding at Ning Hong before turning his gaze towards the shore, casting a look solid as substance towards Lin Mo.
The strength of Azure Dragon had long entered the realm of Basic-level Martial God, and his gaze, solid as substance, would have frightened an ordinary person to death with just a look.
"Mere child's play." Lin Mo snorted coldly, his gaze flickering with a cold glint.
The gazes of the two collided in the air like a spark from flint, Azure Dragon exclaimed in surprise, a serious expression crossing his face. He hadn't expected Lin Mo to also be able to condense his spiritual power, an ability not just dependent on martial arts but one that requires dedicated cultivation and decades of training.
Two wisps of black fog swept over like the wind, crossing a hundred meters across the lake surface, appearing at the lake's center; two elders clothed in black robes stood in the lake, surrounded by coils of black fog at their feet and bodies, lingering like smoke.
"Are those people from the Black Witch Sect?" someone asked.
The Black Witch Sect had always been rooted in Chuannan, very mysterious, skilled in magic, curses, and Gu Control Techniques, seldom appearing in public, not much was known about the Black Witch Sect, but everyone deeply feared them.
"Green Dragon Gang Leader, Ning Sect Master, it's been decades since we last met, hasn't it?" An elder enveloped in a black robe from the Black Witch Sect spoke.
The Azure Dragon Gang and Ning Hong both frowned slightly.
"I didn't expect even the Sect Hierarch of the Black Witch Sect to come in person," murmured Azure Dragon, frowning.
Ning Hong spoke indifferently, "Everyone knows Lin Mo entered Jiao Valley and came out successfully, and there were supernatural phenomena too. He must have obtained many treasures. How could the Black Witch Sect miss such an excellent opportunity to kill and loot?"
"Aren't you here for the same reasons? Moreover, Lin Mo killed my grandson. Our Black Witch Sect cannot let this vengeance go unavenged," stated the Black Witch Sect's Hierarch indifferently.
Lin Mo had killed Ning Teng, Wei Zeyu, and Mr. Wu—who were Heaven's Chosen Sons raised by the Azure Dragon Gang, Joy Sect, and the Black Witch Sect, and even their bloodline—but at their level, ordinary familial ties could no longer bind them. In secret, it was unknown how many more descendants they had; the death of one or two was not worth risking their lives over.
Their personal arrival was entirely due to the video from the underground forum.
Lin Mo emerged from the Flood Dragon Valley, and supernatural phenomena occurred; thunder as thick as a bucket fell from the sky, as if signaling the end of the world.
When they saw the video, Azure Dragon, Ning Hong, as well as the leader and Great Elder of the Black Witch Sect were all shocked. Their inherited records all noted such events only occurred when an Immortal descended.
"Even if he is an Immortal, today we shall slay the Immortal!" a cold light flashed in Ning Hong's eyes.
At their level, the highest was Intermediate Martial God. Advancing further was as difficult as ascending to heaven; even they did not know if there was a path ahead.
Many martial artists gathered around the pavilions, excited and agitated at the sight of the three great forces converging.
"I suppose I'll never have the chance to witness such a high-level battle in my lifetime."
"Yes, the three great leaders gathered to kill Lin Mo—who knows who will win?"
"I think Lin Mo is doomed. No matter how strong he is, he can't possibly be a match for these three."
Many harbored the same thought—although Lin Mo had been undefeated up until now and had dominated the Northeast, this time he was facing the leaders of the three great forces, who were veteran powerhouses whose trump cards were unknown.
When they saw Azure Dragon and the others walking on water, the Su Family was stunned. Although they had heard of the existence of martial artists, they thought they could only shatter steles and snap large trees with punches and kicks. They hadn't expected these individuals to be so terrifying, walking on water and standing on it as if they were heavenly beings.
Although Su Beiwang was shocked, being an educated man in the sciences, he said dismissively, "No matter how powerful, would they dare to fight against tanks, missiles, or fighter jets?"
After speaking, Su Beiwang looked at Lin Mo and said, "If this guy dies, the Azure Dragon Gang will definitely retaliate against our Su Family!"
Su Gongyang and others also sighed internally, clearly not optimistic about Lin Mo's chances.
"Mo, I'll wait for your return."
"Master, be careful."
Yingzi and Xia Mengdie showed concern and worry on their lovely faces.
"They're just a bunch of nobodies; watch how your husband slays them," Lin Mo spoke lightly, stepping leisurely toward the center of the lake.