Night had fallen, and a waning moon hung high overhead.
A pitch-black helicopter swept across the sky.
"This helicopter has been specially modified. In at most two hours, we'll reach the nearest Martial Alliance branch.
The Martial Alliance is a very loose organization. Joining is simple. Overall, it consists of eight major branches, countless smaller branches, and independent operators," Elder He said to Chen Xu from across the helicopter.
Chen Xu nodded slightly. Along the way, Elder He had already given him quite a bit of basic information about the Martial Alliance.
The Martial Alliance was divided into eight ranks: outer circle, inner circle, elite, chief and deputy envoys, the Ten Great Elders, left and right protectors, and alliance leader.
However, according to Elder He, ever since the previous alliance leader passed away, the position had remained vacant for more than a decade. Now, all matters large and small within the alliance were decided through discussions between the elders and protectors.
A Martial Alliance branch would usually be overseen by someone at the level of the Ten Great Elders, along with more than a dozen chief and deputy envoys.
Elder He looked down through the cabin window.
"We're almost at the branch. Deputy Pavilion Master Chen—no, Elder Chen—would you like a hood to conceal your identity?
The Martial Alliance isn't difficult to join, so it has all kinds of people in it. Quite a few from the Great Abyss Court have infiltrated it as well. It's also to avoid trouble."
"Thank you for the trouble, Elder He." Chen Xu clasped his hands and accepted the full-body hood that had been prepared in advance.
His bones contracted. By the time Chen Xu stepped out of the helicopter, he had already taken on the appearance of the Tiger King.
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