<h4>Chapter 1148: Chapter 1155: Tong Zhentian’s Concerns (1)</h4>


    At this moment, everyone present was stunned. The dignified Vice President of the Martial Arts Association, a master from the Earthly List, was humiliated by a youth in his twenties. However, people didn’t feel angry; instead, they felt rather pleased.


    Earlier, when Zhou Qian and his group ordered them to be driven out, everyone felt ufortable. But, due to the opposing party’s status and their prowess, they dared not speak out. Now, with someone willing to stand up for everyone, they were certainly happy to see Zhou Qian and the others suffer.


    "Good, no wonder you dare to cause a ruckus here, I want to see how capable you really are." Ren Han scoffed coldly, retracting his hand knife, and poised to strike again.


    "Stop!" Suddenly, a deep voice rang out, like a morning bell and evening drum, striking the hearts of everyone present.


    Everyone looked up, only to see Tong Zhentian appear in the hallway.


    "Elder Tong?" Zhou Qian’s expression changed slightly, and he hurriedly approached, wearing a conciliatory smile, awkwardly saying, "Elder Tong, my apologies for disturbing your rest. Don’t worry, I’ll handle this immediately."


    "No need." Tong Zhentian said coldly, "Zhou Qian, did I not say earlier in the room that you should not be rough with them, but persuade them nicely? Did you treat my words as if they were nothing?"


    "No." Zhou Qian quickly exined, "Elder Tong, I..."


    "Enough! You don’t need to exin to me. I’m neither blind nor deaf. I thought you would heed my advice. Now it seems, what I said before was all for nothing. Don’t invite me to such useless meetings in the future; they’re full of bureaucratic nonsense. How does this help the Martial Arts world? It’s because of people like you that Huaxia’s Martial Arts scene is getting worse. To put it bluntly, you’re just upying a position and not doing your job. From today on, I will no longer serve as the honorary president of the Martial Arts Association. Find someone else."


    Upon hearing this, Zhou Qian panicked. The Martial Arts Association’s current reputation and influencergely relied on Tong Zhentian’s presence. As long as this martial arts grandmaster was there, even in a nominal position, the association would immediately elevate several levels. Before Tong Zhentian joined the Martial Arts Association, no matter where they went, they received no respect. Especially when interacting with martial arts sects, they were simply disregarded.


    However, ever since Tong Zhentian became an honorary president, who in the martial arts world didn’t give him some respect?


    Now, having offended this big figure, how could the Martial Arts Association continue in the future?


    "Elder Tong, I was careless, please don’t take it to heart. Give me another chance, I promise I won’t disappoint you." Zhou Qian immediately admitted his mistake. In front of everyone, at this moment, he couldn’t care less about face, as long as he could persuade Tong Zhentian to withdraw his decision, he was willing to do anything.


    At this moment, Ren Han also realized the seriousness of the matter. In the martial arts world, one cannot offend the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, nor can one offend Tong Zhentian. There’s nothing to be done; his influence is too considerable. Without Tong Zhentian’s protection, their position is hard to maintain.


    Immediately, Ren Han gently kicked Ren Chong, no words needed, Ren Chong knew what his father meant.


    "Sir Tong, don’t be angry, it’s my fault, I was too impulsive just now, it has nothing to do with my dad and Uncle Zhou." In front of Tong Zhentian, Ren Chong no longer had even a trace of arrogance, appearing self-reproachful, "Sir Tong, actually, don’t me me, I did try to persuade nicely, but they refused to listen and retaliated with violence, especially him..." Ren Chong pointed grittingly at Ling Chen not far away and said, "I hadn’t even finished speaking when he attacked, he is simply the scum of our Martial Artsmunity. Sir Tong, you must punish such people well."


    "Are you referring to him?" Tong Zhentian nced at Ling Chen expressionlessly, "From what I know about him, if you hadn’t spoken offensively to provoke him, he wouldn’t have acted. Simply speaking of character and Martial Arts Ethics, I believe you don’tpare to him. Ren Chong, your father is the Vice President of the Martial Arts Association, and with Zhou Qian’s backing, you have a strong background. Recently, I’ve heard many stories of your ’heroic’ deeds, a lot of people who crossed you ended up in the hospital. I didn’t intervene because you’re still young and impulsive, which is understandable. Besides, you’re not my disciple, so I’m not obligated to guide you. Also, I wanted to see how Ren Han disciplines his son. Unfortunately, you haven’t changed at all, but rather worsened. Fortunately, this time you encountered Ling Chen. If it were another undercover master, your life might have been in danger."


    Upon hearing this, Zhou Qian’s heart stirred, and he nced at Ling Chen behind him, asking, "Elder Tong, you... you know the young man?"


    Tong Zhentian didn’t reply to him but instead gestured to Ling Chen.


    "Ling... Ling Mr. Ling." Thinking about Ling Chen’s recently disyed prowess, Tian Hanzhong hurriedly changed his address, afraid of unintentionally offending him.


    Ling Chen smiled slightly, "Tian, just call me brother, no need to change the terms."


    "That... Ling brother, do you really know Elder Tong?"


    Ling Chen nodded, smiling back, "I do know him. Do you want me to introduce you?"


    "That wouldn’t be very fitting." Tian Hanzhong hesitated, wanting to meet for sure, but he was worried about his qualification. After all, to him, Tong Zhentian was a lofty master only to be observed from afar.


    "What’s wrong with that, no need to be afraid, Elder Tong won’t eat people. Besides, didn’t youe here to be Elder Tong’s registered disciple? If you have the talent, maybe I could speak a few good words for you in front of Elder Tong."


    "Really?" Tian Hanzhong’s eyes sparkled, and he hastily expressed gratitude: "Ling brother, thank you, thank you so much."


    Tian Hanzhong knew his capabilities very well, having no power or influence, and no background; he was here to try his luck, hoping that a pie might fall from the sky, giving him a real chance to be Tong Zhentian’s registered disciple.


    Now it seems, not only is he lucky, but extremely fortunate beyond measure.


    Taking Tian Hanzhong to Tong Zhentian’s side, Ling Chen greeted him and gave a simple introduction for Tian Hanzhong.


    "Ling Chen, you’ve met these two people, I’ll introduce them to you."


    "Elder Tong, no need, Tian already mentioned them to me, the two pirs of the Martial Arts Association, Mr. Zhou and Mr. Ren, pleased to meet you." He said ’pleased,’ but Ling Chen showed no expression, lukewarm, with no intent to associate.


    It wasn’t that he was too aloof, but he disdained associating with people who thrive on bullying others.


    Tong Zhentian also noticed Ling Chen’s reluctance tomunicate with Zhou Qian and his group, thus did not force him.