Wang Zhi

Wang Zhi!

Yang Wu was shocked to see his teammate from the Phantom Squad, Wang Zhi, here.

Could Brother Wang also be a member of the Wang Family? Yang Wu wondered.

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

Yang Wu carefully observed the guests at Wang Zhi's table and was surprised to find Wang Xing'an, who had been busy making rounds to toast everyone, sitting there as well.

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

Forget it, whatever!

These matters had little to do with Yang Wu. He was merely curious about Wang Zhi's identity; he could just ask him directly when the opportunity arose.

"Yang Wu, what are you looking at?"

Wang Zijin, sitting beside him, noticed Yang Wu staring in one direction and asked curiously.

"Nothing, just looking around!"

Although Yang Wu wanted to go over and chat with Wang Zhi for a while, he knew this wasn't a good time, so he had to let it go for now.

"Come, let's drink!"

Wang Zijin had achieved his goal for the night and was in high spirits, pulling Yang Wu to drink again.

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

Furthermore, in his view, Yang Wu's talent and strength far exceeded Liu Dehui's, so he was more inclined to get close to Yang Wu.

On the other side, the table where Wang Zhi sat presented a completely different scene.

Seated at this table were the core members of the Wang Family's younger generation, led by Wang Xingping and Wang Xing'an.

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

One of them possessed outstanding ability, while the other had a powerful background; they were the most formidable contenders for the third-generation leadership of the Wang Family.

Yet, at this moment, these two young masters of the Wang Family were, like everyone else, busy greeting Wang Zhi.

"Brother Xingzhi, I heard you've been frequenting the Wilderness Area. Is it really that thrilling?"

"Brother Xingzhi, it's rare for you to come back. You must stay for a few more days this time!"

If Wang Zijin, sitting near Yang Wu, were to see this scene, he would certainly be shocked.

Because everyone at this table was qualified to compete for the position of the Wang Family head. Yet, even the most qualified candidates, Wang Xingping and Wang Xing'an, were deferring to Wang Zhi.

However, if Wang Zijin knew Wang Zhi's true identity, he wouldn't be so surprised.

The Wang Family head, Wang Junyang, had two brothers. The three of them were the original power-holders and the direct line of the Wang Family.

Others, like Wang Zijin's father, were merely cousins to the three Wang brothers.

Of these three, the eldest, Wang Junming, had already passed away. The third, Wang Junyang, became the first family head after the Grand Nirvana.

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

It was precisely because of this that the Wang Family, despite being a Huaxia-based clan, was able to become one of the nine core families of the predominantly white HR Alliance.

Wang Junhong was devoted to cultivation and had never married or had children. Therefore, according to the rules, the successor after Wang Junyang had to be chosen from the descendants of Wang Junming and Wang Junyang.

And Wang Zhi—or rather, Wang Xingzhi—was the eldest grandson of the eldest brother, Wang Junming!

It was just that Wang Zhi's father, Wang Zitao, had been too disgraceful, leading Wang Junming to expel him from the family in a fit of rage, which was why Wang Zhi had changed his name.

However, Wang Zhi's father had always harbored hopes of returning to the family. Since the Wang Family was the number one family in Huaxia Country, Wang Zhi naturally didn't object; in fact, he even harbored a few thoughts about the position of family head himself.

That was how the current scene came to be.

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

Damn it, why did he come? And he's even broken through to the Advanced War General level!

Yes, in these short ten-plus days, Wang Zhi had made a breakthrough.

In truth, Wang Zhi had already reached the limit of a Mid-level War General. After being stimulated by Yang Wu's epiphany in the Wilderness Area, he had returned to the Base City and focused on his cultivation, even purchasing a treasure to enhance his physical fitness. It was no surprise he had broken through to the Advanced War General level.

Moreover, Wang Zhi was already an elite among War General Level martial artists; once his physical fitness reached the Advanced War General level, he immediately possessed the corresponding strength.

Hearing that Wang Zhi was already an Advanced War General, Wang Xingping's heart twitched uncontrollably.

He was able to be one of the most qualified heirs of the Wang Family precisely because of his outstanding ability. Internally, he managed the family's various industries with ease; externally, he actively cultivated connections with genius martial artists and wealthy merchants... he was even currently planning a marriage alliance with the Xu Family, one of the Twelve Great Families of Huaxia.

However, in this era, no matter how much ability or background you had, it could not compare to true personal strength.

If Wang Zhi could break through to the War God Level within a few years, Wang Xingping feared he would truly lose his chance at becoming the family head.

Absolutely not. I must find a way!

If the capable Wang Xingping felt this way, Wang Xing'an, on the other side, was even more jealous.

His father was one of the power-holders of the Wang Family, and his mother was an officer in the Jingdu General Military Region with a status comparable to an Advanced War God. With such a powerful background, Wang Xing'an didn't even look down on Wang Xingping, so how could he allow Wang Zhi to climb over his head?

"Wang Zhi? The eldest grandson of the Wang Family?" Wang Xing'an gritted his teeth in his heart. It would have been fine if you had just stayed put in Jiangnan Base City, but you actually dare to show your face here? If you really push me too far, I'll have someone send you to meet your grandfather!

I must discuss a countermeasure with Mom and Dad as soon as possible!

Although Wang Xing'an held Wang Xingping in utter contempt, he could not afford to ignore Wang Zhi, whose strength was entirely his own.

The banquet lasted until three in the afternoon before it finally concluded.

During the banquet, Yang Wu took the opportunity to find Wang Zhi, and the two agreed to meet up after the event.

Therefore, once the banquet ended, Yang Wu went directly to bid farewell to Wang Zijin.

"Brother Wang, I still have some matters to attend to here in Jingdu Base City, so I won't be heading back with you!" Yang Wu said in the parking lot.

Wang Zijin asked with a puzzled look, "What kind of matters? Do you need me to accompany you? I have a few friends here as well!"

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

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

Wang Zijin truly couldn't get involved in matters between martial artists. However, since Yang Wu had just helped him out, he naturally couldn't just leave him behind here alone.

"No need!" Yang Wu waved his hand and said, "I might be staying here for a few days; I'm not sure when I'll be able to head back!"

"Alright then. If there's anything you need help with, Yang Wu, make sure to give me a call!"

After saying this, Wang Zijin got into the car with Liu Dehui and departed.

Once the two of them had left, Yang Wu set off to rendezvous with Wang Zhi.