Return of the Celestial King

「Early the next morning」

Luxury cars sped from every corner of the Provincial City, all heading toward the same destination.

It was a five-star hotel, which had been completely cleared out for the occasion.

Because today, the Provincial City’s Martial Artist Alliance was holding a grand conference here!

And the initiators of this Martial Artist Alliance conference were none other than the Liao Family.

By ten in the morning, the various powers of the Martial Artist Alliance had nearly all arrived.

Among the four great families, the Huang Family and the Guan Family had arrived early.

Prominent figures appeared one after another, all eagerly and enthusiastically greeting the leaders of these two great families with smiles.

In the center of the crowd stood a middle-aged man and an elderly man.

The middle-aged man was Huang Zhen, one of the four leaders of the Martial Artist Alliance. He was also the Patriarch of the Huang Family and possessed the strength of an Inner Strength Grandmaster.

The elderly man, dressed in a Tang suit, was Guan Zhengtian, another of the four leaders.

He was the Patriarch of the Guan Family and also an Inner Strength Grandmaster. His unique skill, the Guan Family’s ancestral Guan’s Eight Trigrams Staff, struck fear into the hearts of countless people in the Provincial City.

Suddenly, a red Porsche pulled up.

Several bodyguards stepped out, along with Qiangwei, who was dressed in a sexy and alluring outfit.

Qiangwei’s arrival instantly captured everyone’s attention!

”Look, it’s Qiangwei. That woman really is something else!”

Someone in the Martial Artist Alliance whispered.

Instantly, the person next to him shot him a fierce glare!

”Are you trying to get yourself killed? Don’t drag us down with you! How dare you gossip about Qiangwei? You have a death wish, don’t you?”

The man who had spoken was instantly so frightened he couldn’t utter another word, his face pale. Only then did he recall Qiangwei’s many infamous deeds.

Qiangwei remained expressionless, her face a cold mask. Without a single glance at the crowd, she led the members of Rose Hall inside.

Seeing this, Huang Zhen and Guan Zhengtian both gave a wave of their hands and led their two families into the hotel.

Just then, the Liao Family, the conference’s organizers, finally made their late arrival.

When Liao Feiying arrived inside the hotel with his son, Liao Baicheng, many people immediately came over to flatter them.

Besides the four great families, the Martial Artist Alliance also included some smaller families and sects. The Iron Sect Leader, for example, was one such member.

”Master Liao, this way, please...”

A group of patriarchs from the Martial Artist Alliance, all burning with enthusiasm, eagerly swarmed around Liao Feiying, escorting him into the hotel’s main hall.

The moment Liao Feiying arrived, the heads of the other three great families looked over in unison, and the atmosphere instantly grew tense.

After taking his seat, Liao Feiying cleared his throat and was the first to speak.

”I have specially convened this Martial Artist Alliance conference today and gathered you all here because I have a few things to announce...”

Everyone below listened attentively, except for Qiangwei, who nonchalantly fiddled with her hands, looking completely unconcerned.

Seeing Qiangwei’s behavior, Liao Feiying felt a surge of displeasure.

He let out a heavy, cold snort and continued.

”The Jiang Family was wiped out some time ago, leaving behind numerous businesses and assets. Their wealth was considerable, but it is now without an owner, which is a great pity.”

Hearing Liao Feiying’s words, the expressions in many people’s eyes changed drastically.

Everyone knew their previous suspicions were correct; Liao Feiying was indeed here for this very matter.

The two old foxes, Huang Zhen and Guan Zhengtian, feigned disinterest and stared blankly ahead, their minds racing.

Liao Feiying took in everyone’s reactions and sneered.

”As the Patriarch of the Liao Family, I solemnly declare that everyone in the Martial Artist Alliance must strictly abide by the rules. No one is to have any designs on the Jiang Family’s assets. If anyone dares to make a move on them, don’t blame me for being merciless!”

These words revealed Liao Feiying’s true purpose for calling the conference today.

As his words fell, everyone in the hall was stunned into silence, looking at each other, unable to retort.

Huang Zhen and Guan Zhengtian, however, frowned, unsure of how to respond for a moment.

Seeing that no one dared to object, a look of triumph flashed in Liao Feiying’s eyes!

He had convened this Martial Artist Alliance conference for two reasons. The first was to announce this matter and warn everyone.

The second was to establish his authority in preparation for his eventual takeover of the Martial Artist Alliance.

But just then, to everyone’s surprise, Qiangwei looked up and let out a cold laugh.

”Heh. How ridiculous. Just because you say we can’t have designs on it, we can’t? The Jiang Family’s assets belong to whoever is capable of taking them. It’s a matter of business tactics. What gives the Liao Family the right to decide?”

Instantly, many faces changed, their hearts pounding.

Everyone knew that Rose Hall and the Liao Family had always been at odds, and Qiangwei would surely seize this opportunity to oppose Liao Feiying.

Liao Feiying’s aged eyes stared deadly at Qiangwei as he said coldly,

”Miss Qiangwei, what is the meaning of this? Are you determined to fight my Liao Family to the death?”

Anyone else would have been intimidated by Liao Feiying’s terrifying aura.

But against Qiangwei, it was completely useless!

Qiangwei slammed her hand on the table, stood up, and retorted point-for-point,

”Liao Feiying, you old bastard! Do you really think the Liao Family owns this Martial Artist Alliance? Being a tyrant elsewhere is one thing, but to act so arrogantly in front of me? I think you’re looking to die!”

”What? You bitch, say that again!”

Liao Feiying was instantly enraged, and the two of them began to argue fiercely.

From the side, Liao Baicheng quickly stood up to support his father.

”Qiangwei, you’re just a woman. This is a discussion between men, you should keep your mouth shut!”

However, hearing Liao Baicheng’s words, many people were instantly terrified.

Everyone knew Qiangwei’s biggest trigger was people looking down on her for being a woman.

Sure enough, Qiangwei’s gaze turned impossibly cold, filled with killing intent as she glared daggers at Liao Baicheng!

Liao Baicheng felt a chill run down his spine under her gaze and instantly regretted his reckless words.

”If you have the guts, say what you just said one more time.”

Qiangwei’s eyes narrowed as she adopted an offensive stance.

If Liao Baicheng dared to push his luck, Qiangwei wouldn’t mind killing him right here in front of the entire Martial Artist Alliance.

As expected, Liao Baicheng was frozen in fear, not daring to say another word.

But Liao Feiying said with displeasure,

”Qiangwei, it seems you’re determined to make an enemy of our Liao Family today, is that it?”

His voice had turned grim.

The members of the Martial Artist Alliance present were all incredibly tense.

But Qiangwei was completely unafraid and made her stance clear.

”Liao Feiying, I’ll say it again: drop the act. The Martial Artist Alliance doesn’t belong to the Liao Family alone!”

Seeing the situation escalating, Huang Zhen and Guan Zhengtian quickly stepped forward to mediate.