Forty years ago, a rare Martial Dao prodigy emerged in Huaxia.
He was not even thirty years old yet, but he had already Fourth-Tier Peak, just one step away from stepping into the Divine Mansion Realm, which symbolized safety.
But as the saying goes, the closer you get to the finish line, the more unexpected things will happen.
The three major families of Golden Moon Country secretly plotted and ultimately, the following year, at the cost of the deaths of five veteran Divine Mansion Realm experts and the serious injuries of several Martial Infant Realm warriors, they managed to replace this Huaxia.
This Huaxia, was none other than the nephew of Cai Jingyun, Land Immortal.
"The General Administration has misunderstood. I did not intend to use this opportunity to settle personal scores."
Cai Jingyun's voice remained calm and gentle. "It's just that Ye Li is an exceptionally talented child. I'm worried that the General Administration and a few eighth-tier Treasured Artifacts alone won't be enough to save his life."
"Ye Li is not a weakling who can't even kill a chicken."
Yang Qingshan sighed with a hint of helplessness, "Didn't I tell you? He's already at the peak of the Dao Observation Realm. Even I, in my current state, might not be his match!"
"..." Cai Jingyun was silent for a moment, then smiled and said, "The Director-General is not even eight hundred years old, yet he is already at the peak of the Dao Observation Realm. Naturally, he is a dragon among men, a god-like figure in the eyes of the mortal world."
"However, the difference between the Dao Observation Realm Hegemony Realm, though only one word, is worlds apart."
"Although the General Administration holds a place at the peak of the Dao Observation Realm, it is still somewhat weak in the eyes of an eighth-level martial artist."
Her words were very tactful, but they left Yang Qingshan feeling cold inside.
The old general from Huaxia finally understood.
Clearly, the other party is implying that their skills are too weak.
Isn't that a bit too much?
Yang Qingshan took a deep breath and explained in as gentle a tone as possible, "Elder Cai may have forgotten that I am Pillar of the Nation's eldest disciple, and I still have a few trump cards up my sleeve to deal with emergencies."
"I see, I had indeed forgotten."
Cai Jingyun was somewhat surprised and said, "I was in a hurry, I hope the General will not blame me."
Yang Qingshan felt a little better. "Mr. Cai, you're not being kind. You're just looking out for Huaxia. Everyone is doing their job."
"In that case, why doesn't the General Administration hand over those trump cards to Ye Li?"
Cai Jingyun said softly, "I have reviewed the recent battle reports, and the situation at Qingxia Pass should have eased considerably. Even if the General Administration has fewer trump cards, it won't be a big deal."
"..."
Yang Qingshan finally sensed the changes within the system. Decades of compromise and appeasement had changed the impressions of many Arbiter of him.
Although I know that everything he did was for the greater good, I still felt a lot of pent-up emotions.
This is only natural.
After all, understanding is one thing, but whether one can genuinely agree with it is another.
This is because they're worried I'll weaken the protection of Tianjiao again for Huaxia's safety...
Yang Qingshan sighed inwardly, and after a moment of silence, said:
"Elder Cai, only I can use these trump cards; I can't pass them on to Ye Li."
"I see..."
"But don't worry."
Yang Qingshan's voice became more resolute. "Even if it costs me my old life in Golden Moon Country, I will ensure that Ye Li returns to Huaxia safely!"
Upon hearing this...
Cai Jingyun remained silent for a long time before finally agreeing softly.
She knew that her words today had been somewhat sharp.
But there's no way around it.
As her time drew to a close, she found herself increasingly unable to maintain her guard over the Heaven and Earth Pass.
Upon learning of this, the eighth-tier Mutant Beast also ceased to show themselves, firmly closing the gates of the Secret Realm and refusing to engage in battle.
Given this situation, coupled with decades of darkness, a slight improvement has finally begun.
Upon learning that this glimmer of hope would once again plunge into the lion's den, even Land Immortal couldn't help but lose composure.
Originally, Cai Jingyun had hoped to intimidate the Golden Moon Country by claiming her impending death, but now it seems she can only place her hopes on Yang Qingshan.
If something happens to Ye Li... no, it won't happen.
Cai Jingyun slowly began, "I apologize if I have spoken inappropriately; I hope the General Administration will forgive me."
"Why do you say that? Your contributions to Huaxia are evident to all."
Yang Qingshan shook his head. He admitted that he had indeed been incompetent in these matters over the years, causing numerous tragedies.
It was all for Huaxia's sake; personal grudges were nothing at all.
"Then, this matter is entirely up to you, General Administration."
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, the two ended the call.
Yang Qingshan hung the seal back on his waist, picked up the large bow beside him again, and his eyes gradually became firm.
As long as Ye Li cannot draw the bow later, he can legitimately accompany Ye Li to the Golden Moon Country.
This is almost a certainty.
You must understand, even he couldn't budge this divine bow in the slightest. Even when he used desperate Martial Dao techniques, he could only draw it three-tenths of the way.
In theory, a martial artist at the Dao Observation Realm would have no way of wielding this bow.
Just then, a streak of cyan-gold light appeared from the edge of the horizon.
Alas!!--
Ye Li arrived with a gust of wind. Amidst the curious and excited gazes of many within the headquarters, the cyan-gold stream of light he transformed into instantly descended from afar into the iconic Arbiter's compound!
The previously oppressive atmosphere vanished instantly, and a dark-colored robe fluttered in the wind.
"Old General."
Ye Li out a soft breath, glanced around, and a hint of a smile appeared in his eyes, "Giving such face, are you bringing out the entire Qingyi Bureau's resources?"
"More or less."
Yang Qingshan looked at the young man with a smile and said, "Shall we try out the Treasured Artifacts first, or choose a martial art first?"
As the words were spoken, the Boy in Black arrived.
The entire Shanhai Pass General Bureau building instantly became lively, with some law enforcement officers even mustering their courage to approach the area and cautiously peer into the courtyard.
Seeing that Yang Qingshan did not get angry, they were relieved and eagerly looked at the thin black-robed man.
"Let's try out the Treasured Artifacts first."
Ye Li's gaze shifted slightly, quickly stopping on the Golden Great Bow in Yang Qingshan's hand. He sensed that this object was extremely extraordinary.