Wang Zhi

Wang Zhi!

Yang Wu had actually spotted his teammate from Phantom Squad, Wang Zhi, here.

Could Brother Wang be part of the Wang Family too? Yang Wu wondered.

If Wang Zhi was part of the Wang Family, why had he joined the Extreme Martial Arts Hall?

Yang Wu studied the guests at Wang Zhi's table and was surprised to see Wang Xing'an there, too—the man who had just been going around toasting everyone.

Could Brother Wang actually be a direct descendant of the Wang Family?

Forget it. What did it matter?

This had little to do with Yang Wu. He was just curious about Wang Zhi's identity. He could ask him directly when he got the chance.

"Yang Wu, what are you looking at?"

Wang Zijin noticed Yang Wu staring in one direction and asked curiously.

"Nothing. Just looking around!"

Yang Wu wanted to go over and chat with Wang Zhi, but he knew this wasn't a good time, so he had to give up for now.

"Come on, let's drink!"

Wang Zijin had achieved what he'd come for and was in high spirits. He started urging Yang Wu to drink again.

He understood that of the two people who had accompanied him here today, Yang Wu and Liu Dehui, Liu Dehui had only come out of respect for his father. Yang Wu, on the other hand, had come entirely for his sake.

Besides, in his opinion, Yang Wu's talent and strength far surpassed Liu Dehui's, so he was more eager to get close to Yang Wu.

Meanwhile, things were very different at the table where Wang Zhi sat.

The people at this table were core members of the Wang Family's younger generation. Usually, they looked to Wang Xingping and Wang Xing'an for leadership.

Both men were grandsons of the Wang Family head, Wang Junyang.

One was exceptionally capable, while the other had powerful connections. They were the strongest contenders to become the next head of the Wang Family's third generation.

Yet now, these two young masters from the Wang Family's direct line were joining everyone else in greeting Wang Zhi.

"Brother Xingzhi, I heard you're always going in and out of the Wilderness Area. Is it really exciting?"

"Brother Xingzhi, it's been a long time since you came back. You have to stay for a few days this time!"

If Wang Zijin, sitting beside Yang Wu, had seen this, he would have been astonished.

Everyone at this table was qualified to compete for the position of Wang Family head. Yet even Wang Xingping and Wang Xing'an, the two strongest contenders, were greeting Wang Zhi.

But if Wang Zijin knew Wang Zhi's true identity, he wouldn't have been so surprised.

The Wang Family head, Wang Junyang, had two brothers. The three of them had been the first leaders of the Wang Family and were its direct-line descendants.

The others, including Wang Zijin's father, were merely cousins of the three brothers.

The eldest, Wang Junming, had passed away. The youngest, Wang Junyang, had become the Wang Family's first head after the Grand Nirvana.

The second brother, Wang Junhong, was the true pillar of the Wang Family—the only Invincible War God in the HR Alliance!

That was also why the Wang Family, a family from Huaxia Country, had become one of the nine core families in the HR Alliance, which was dominated by white people.

Wang Junhong devoted himself to cultivation and had never married or had children. So after Wang Junyang, the next Wang Family head would have to be chosen, according to the rules, from among the descendants of either Wang Junming or Wang Junyang.

And Wang Zhi—well, he should really be called Wang Xingzhi—was the eldest grandson of the eldest of the three Wang brothers, Wang Junming!

It was just that Wang Zhi's father, Wang Zitao, had been such a disappointment that Wang Junming had angrily expelled him from the family. That was why Wang Zhi had changed his name.

But Wang Zhi's father had always hoped to return to the family. And the Wang Family was the number one family in Huaxia Country, so Wang Zhi naturally had no objections. In fact, he had a few thoughts of his own about becoming the Wang Family head.

That was how things had come to this.

As he greeted Wang Zhi, Wang Xingping felt as if his heart were bleeding!

Damn it. Why is he here? And he's even broken through to Advanced War General!

That was right. In the short span of just over ten days, Wang Zhi had already broken through.

He had already reached the limit of an intermediate War General. After Yang Wu's sudden insight in the Wilderness Area had spurred him on, he had returned to the Base City and devoted himself to cultivation. He had also bought a treasure that improved physical fitness, so it was no surprise he'd broken through to Advanced War General.

What's more, Wang Zhi had already been among the elite War General Level fighters. Once his physical fitness reached the Advanced War General level, he immediately gained the strength of an Advanced War General.

When Wang Xingping heard that Wang Zhi had reached Advanced War General, his heart clenched again and again.

He was one of the strongest candidates to become the Wang Family head because of his exceptional ability. Within the family, he managed its various businesses with great efficiency. Outside it, he actively made connections with friends, including talented martial artists and wealthy merchants... He was even planning an alliance through marriage with the Xu Family, one of the Twelve Great Families of Huaxia.

But in this age, no matter how great your ability or how powerful your background, neither could compare to true personal strength.

If Wang Zhi managed to break through to War God Level within a few years, Wang Xingping might really have no chance of becoming the family head.

Absolutely not. I have to find a way!

Wang Xingping was exceptionally capable, but Wang Xing'an was even more jealous.

His father was one of the Wang Family's leaders, and his mother was an officer in the Jingdu General Military Region, with a status comparable to an Advanced War God. With such powerful connections, Wang Xing'an had never even taken Wang Xingping seriously. There was no way he'd let Wang Zhi climb over his head.

Wang Zhi? The Wang Family's eldest grandson? Wang Xing'an gritted his teeth. It would've been one thing if you'd stayed in Jiangnan Base City. But you actually dared to show up here? If you really push me too far, I'll have someone send you to join your grandfather!

I have to discuss a countermeasure with my parents as soon as possible!

Although Wang Xing'an looked down on Wang Xingping, he couldn't ignore Wang Zhi's strength, which came entirely from his own abilities.

The banquet didn't end until three in the afternoon.

During the banquet, Yang Wu found an opportunity to talk to Wang Zhi, and the two agreed to meet up afterward.

So after the banquet, Yang Wu went straight to say goodbye to Wang Zijin.

"Brother Wang, I have a few things to take care of in Jingdu Base City, so I won't be heading back with you!" Yang Wu said in the parking lot.

Wang Zijin asked curiously, "What is it? Want me to come with you? I have a few friends here, too!"

"It's nothing important. I'm just going to see a martial artist friend," Yang Wu said.

"I see. Should I wait for you at the hotel for a day?"

Wang Zijin couldn't really help with things between martial artists. But Yang Wu had just done him a favor, so he couldn't leave him on his own.

"No need!" Yang Wu waved his hand. "I might be here for a few days. I don't even know when I'll be back!"

"All right, then. If there's anything you need help with, Yang Wu, be sure to call me!"

Only then did Wang Zijin get into the car and leave with Liu Dehui.

After Wang Zijin and Liu Dehui had left, Yang Wu also set off to meet up with Wang Zhi.