"Shi Wenshan, stop putting on that hypocritical act."
Zhou Liang snorted coldly. Thinking of Qin Lie, he made no effort to hide the rage in his eyes.
Liu Ze and Shen Zhenzhong glanced at Gao Sheng, both frowning slightly.
A martial artist's disciple, meant to see him through his old age and burial, had been crippled before even coming into his own. Such vicious methods were no different from cutting off a man's foundation and blocking every path ahead.
Liu Suifeng, master of Guangchang Martial Arts School, slowly rose to his feet. "Enough. Today is the Green Scale Gathering. Any grudges can be settled on the stage."
Though advanced in years and declining in Qi and Blood, he was a senior figure with considerable prestige.
"I only hope Master Zhou's disciples aren't made of paper and clay, shattering at the slightest touch."
After saying that, Shi Wenshan beamed as he exchanged pleasantries with the others, then led the Songfeng Martial Arts School disciples toward their seats.
Liu Suifeng turned his gaze toward Zhou Liang. "Take your seats."
Zhou Liang cupped his fists in salute and led everyone from Zhou Academy to sit down.
The experts from every martial arts school and Martial Arts Academy had already arrived.
With the experts of the major martial arts schools and Martial Arts Academies gathered, Wu Peng and Cao Tieshan stepped out together and announced the official opening of the Green Scale Gathering.
Sun Shun lowered his voice. "So many experts have gathered here today. Even the Martial Arts Examination was not this grand."
There had appeared to be many people at the Martial Arts Examination that day, but government runners and sons of wealthy families had been mixed among them.
Zhou Yu said softly, "For disciples with real potential, placing highly in the