Supreme Warrior in the City

Chapter 1424: Chapter 1423 The Timid Martial Champion

Zhang Family.

Young Master Qi returned home, completely ignoring Old Zhang the Eighth’s mutterings, and headed straight to the secluded backyard.

The backyard was rather spacious, with only a thatched hut.

This backyard covered roughly ten or so acres, and near that thatched hut, several vegetable plots could be found. Within them grew string beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, and the like, all thriving vibrantly.

It would be hard for anyone to believe that this simple hut was where the Martial Champion resided.

The Martial Champion could truly be considered peerless under the heavens—as Terrestrial Immortals were forbidden from striking him, no one in this world was his match. For such a figure, the extent of power and status he held was beyond imagination. But to dwell in such a modest abode?

In fact, this backyard was also a forbidden area within the Zhang Family. Apart from a few select members of the family, no one else was allowed to casually enter.

Old Qi was one of the few who had access, while Old Zhang the Eighth was not included among these individuals.

However, the number of times Old Qi could visit this backyard were very limited. That’s because the Martial Champion had made it very clear to him that unless there was something he truly couldn’t handle himself, he should not come to the backyard.

But in Capital City, what matter could Old Qi not resolve on his own?

In Old Qi’s memory, since the Martial Champion had spoken those words to him, he had only come to this backyard on his own accord once—unless summoned by the Martial Champion.

That time was when Lü Donglin caused a great commotion in Capital City, was hunted by the various major families, and fled back to the Northern Three Provinces, drawing out the Beigong War God.

The Beigong War God slaughtered countless masters in Capital City. At that time, Young Master Qi couldn’t decide whether the Zhang Family should intervene or not. So, he went to the backyard. And thereafter, the Zhang Family did not involve themselves in the matter.

Over the years, Young Master Qi’s cultivation grew ever higher, and his management of the family affairs became more adept. Even when looking back at the events of the past, he felt it was completely unnecessary to have visited the backyard. Now, he believed he could handle the likes of the Beigong War God and the Jade-Faced Judge with ease.

Therefore, all the things done by Ge Kaiyang in Capital City were dealt with singlehandedly by him, without consulting the Martial Champion. Even leading an attack against the likes of Black and White Impermanence was a decision he made alone, not the will of the Martial Champion.

Yet, the events of tonight compelled him to visit the backyard once again. In fact, it was not that he didn’t know how to deal with the situation, but rather he was filled with doubt. He couldn’t understand why his father would actually choose to help Su Yang.

Young Master Qi stood in front of the thatched hut, hesitating. He did not come this time to ask the Martial Champion what he should do; it felt more like he was about to question the Martial Champion. Filled with doubts just moments ago, standing here, he felt even more unease.

Since when was it his place to question the actions of the Martial Champion?

As he hesitated, an aged voice suddenly came from inside the hut: ”Speak if you have words.”

The Seventh Son hurriedly bent his knees and kneeled on the ground, respectfully saying: ”Father, I... I don’t understand...”

The Martial Champion: ”The Zhang Family has been drawing too much attention these years. It’s time to become more low-key.”

Young Master Qi was astonished; he couldn’t fathom what the Martial Champion meant by this. Why did the Zhang Family need to be low-key? Hadn’t the Martial Champion’s plans yet to be achieved, and now they were beating a retreat? Was this even his father?

”Father, tonight’s events, it’s no longer about being low-key!” Young Master Qi said in a low voice: ”After I left the scene... Many people cursed you for becoming more and more cowardly...”

”So what?” the Martial Champion chuckled softly: ”Firstly, their curses won’t kill me; secondly, they are not wrong!”

Young Master Qi was immediately dumbfounded, staring at the thatched hut, suspecting if he had heard wrong. His father actually admitted to being cowardly?

”It’s not that...” Young Master Qi quickly stood up, wanting to step into the hut. However, at the end, he still didn’t open that door, and even he himself hadn’t seen his own father for a very long time.

”They are not wrong...” The Martial Champion said softly: ”Indeed, I am becoming more and more cowardly. The rules of heaven and earth are about to change, and many things in this world are going to change as well. The Zhang Family is about to face a huge transformation. Yet we have not prepared to welcome these changes!”

”The rules of heaven and earth...” Young Master Qi was momentarily stunned: ”How are the rules of heaven and earth going to change?”

The Martial Champion said softly: ”Perhaps, in the future, the Law Enforcers will no longer manage the affairs of this world. Terrestrial Immortals killing ordinary people will no longer face any restrictions!”

”What?” Young Master Qi’s eyes widened, his face filled with incredulity.

He found this change extremely hard to accept!

The current status of the Zhang Family in Capital City was due to their possession of the strongest Martial Champion below Terrestrial Immortals.

The reason the Martial Champion could elevate the Zhang Family to their current status was precisely because Terrestrial Immortals were forbidden to act against ordinary people.

This rule positioned Terrestrial Immortals as outsiders, preventing them from meddling in mortal affairs.

And in this world, it was always the domain of mortals. How many Terrestrial Immortals were there? If they couldn’t interfere in mundane matters, then these individuals were no different from mere decorations. The real holders of power were always the strong among ordinary people!

The Martial Champion was the strongest below the Terrestrial Immortals, and thus the biggest beneficiary of this rule.

If this rule were to change, what then would be the status of the Zhang Family in Capital City?

The Martial Champion was the strongest beneath Terrestrial Immortals, not the strongest among Terrestrial Immortals.

Over these years, the Zhang Family drew envy from many, with countless people harbouring thoughts against them in secret. However, the existence of the Martial Champion meant these people could only keep their ideas to themselves.

Now, if the rules of heaven and earth really did change, allowing Terrestrial Immortals to act against ordinary people, Young Master Qi dared not imagine what this world would look like!

Undoubtedly, there would be many powerful Terrestrial Immortals coming to challenge the Martial Champion!

After all, the title of the foremost under the heavens carried by the Martial Champion had been coveted for a long time!

Young Master Qi finally understood the Martial Champion’s trepidations—this was a change of an era, a transformation of the world, something the Martial Champion was powerless to change!

”No, this... can this rule just be changed like that?” Young Master Qi became anxious: ”Who has the authority to change this rule?”

”The negotiations between Qinghe Academy and the Ten Great Sects have concluded, and, moreover, they ended on bad terms, parting ways unhappily.” The Martial Champion spoke softly: ”And the main focus of their discussions was about changing this rule!”

”That’s not right!” Young Master Qi exclaimed urgently: ”What right do they have to change this rule? Aren’t the rules of heaven and earth set by the Heavenly Court? Given their repeated defeats in battle, by what right do they seek to change the rules established by the Heavenly Court?”