<h4>Chapter 1162: Chapter 1169: Pushed Too Far</h4>


    Back at the main building, the moment he stepped inside, Tong Zhentian couldn’t help but curse out loud, "Damn it! The people from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion are really going too far."


    Qiu Yong and the others beside him remained silent, but none of them were in a good mood. They had considered such a situation before, but hadn’t expected the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion to be so shameless, repeatedly sabotaging the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Although they knew it was the work of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, they had no evidence to prove it. Without proof, rash usations would only provoke retaliation from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion.


    Seeing everyone in silence, Ling Chen suddenly smiled, catching Qiu Yong and the others by surprise.


    "Ling Cheng, why are you smiling?" Yuan Yun asked, "At a time like this, you can stillugh."


    Ling Chen slightly lifted the corner of his mouth, smiling as he said, "Since the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion is disregarding their reputation and insists on troubling us, we have no need to hold back."


    Upon hearing this, Tong Zhentian replied, "Are you nning to make trouble for the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion in public? We don’t have any evidence to prove they did it. The Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion is not easy to deal with; they must have a backup n. I suggest we endure today and wait for another opportunity to settle ounts with them."


    "Elder Tong, I understand your concern; you don’t want things to escte. But at this point, the reputation of Dragon Tiger Hall has already been affected. If we do nothing, people will think Dragon Tiger Hall is easy to bully. So, we cannot let this matter rest."


    Then, as if recalling something, Qiu Yong said, "Didn’t we apprehend several offenders? Interrogate a few of them. As long as they expose the mastermind, we can legitimately seek trouble with the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion."


    Ling Chen waved his hand, "No need for suchplexity. These people are members of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, prepared to be captured before acting. So, even if we interrogate them rigorously, we may not get anything useful. Moreover, there are many outside waiting; we can’t waste too much time."


    "Then what should we do?"


    With a smile, Ling Chen dered, "Since the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion wants to destroy Dragon Tiger Hall, I must show them that Dragon Tiger Hall is not a pushover. Whoever dares to bully me, I won’t let them off easily." As he spoke, a bright glint shed across Ling Chen’s eyes, sharp and intense.


    In the venue, guests murmured among themselves, discussing the recent incidents. What was expected to be a simple ribbon-cutting ceremony had turned into a sequence of unexpected events. Clearly, someone detests Dragon Tiger Hall. Amid the discussions, people’s gazes asionally drifted toward where the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion was situated. From the recent urrences, the suspicion towards the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion was the greatest. Wang Hao consistently spoke disrespectfully, clearly intending to cause trouble. Therefore, the group of perpetrators earlier was likely under the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion’s instruction.


    But just as everyone engaged in heated discussions, Ling Chen and Tong Zhentian emerged from the main building, followed closely by Qiu Yong and the others.


    At this moment, keen observers would notice a small detail: Ling Chen and Tong Zhentian appeared to walk side-by-side, but Tong Zhentian slightlygged half a shoulder behind Ling Chen, indicating that Ling Chen would fully take charge of the uing events.


    Under the watchful eyes of hundreds of guests, Ling Chen led the group directly through the crowd towards the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. Not just the guests, even Tong Zhentian and the others were unsure of Ling Chen’s actions. In the earlier discussion, Ling Chen hadn’t mentioned his n to everyone. So now, they were taking it step by step.


    Soon, Ling Chen stood before Wang Hao. Despite Su He sitting right beside him, Ling Chen paid no attention to Su He and instead focused on Wang Hao.


    Staring directly into Ling Chen’s ink-deep eyes, Wang Hao sneered, "What are you doing?"


    The originally expressionless Ling Chen suddenly grinned, responding, "Nothing much, just wanted to greet you and, incidentally, your ancestors to the eighteenth generation."


    At these words, the entire venue erupted. Damn! This was the first time anyone had heard such an elegant way of cursing.


    Wang Hao’s expression changed slightly; he hadn’t expected Ling Chen to utter such harsh words under everyone’s gaze. Anger surged, and his eyes showed a trace of murderous intent as he coldly replied, "Ling Chen, if you dare, repeat what you just said."


    "Do you want me to greet your ancestors to the eighteenth generation again? Fine! It’s the first time I’ve seen someone actively seek out insults. But insulting isn’t thrilling enough, getting right to action is more satisfying. What do you say?"


    As soon as he finished speaking, without allowing Wang Hao another word, Ling Chen’s steel-like fist was thrown forward.


    Upon witnessing Ling Chen’s move, Wang Hao was shocked; he hadn’t anticipated Ling Chen to strike suddenly. Without much thought, he took a step back, evading Ling Chen’s attack and widening the distance between them.


    "Ling Chen, you’re crazy! I haven’t offended you." Wang Hao roared in anger.


    "Wang, you know exactly what you’ve done; don’t tell me those attackers earlier have nothing to do with you."


    Hearing Ling Chen’s words, everyone present suddenly understood. Their suspicions were correct; those people were secretly directed by the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, perhaps orchestrated by Wang Hao. Otherwise, why would Ling Chen seek out Wang Hao of all people?


    Wow!


    Today’s spectacle is bing increasingly entertaining.


    Many people actually admired Ling Chen. Despite the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion’s well-established status, others, even knowing it was their doing, wouldn’t openly challenge them because it wouldn’t benefit themselves. Furthermore, Dragon Tiger Hall had only recently been established; confronting the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion now was clearly unwise.


    Bravery without strategy... That might be the most fitting evaluation of Ling Chen.


    Those who aplish great things don’t nitpick over minor details; if one fusses over every little thing, the road ahead will be hard to travel far.


    At this moment, Qiu Yong and the others were somewhat anxious; not expecting Ling Chen to suddenly engage Wang Hao without a word of greeting was surprising to everyone. But having reached this point, they couldn’t put a stop to it.


    Among the crowd, Tong Zhentian alone diverted his attention away from Ling Chen and Wang Hao. He kept a close eye on Su He beside them to prevent any interference. However, throughout, Su He kept his eyes shut as if everything happening around him had nothing to do with him, showing no intent to help.


    "Ling Chen, you’re ndering me without evidence. What proof do you have that I did it?" Wang Hao, having dodged two waves of Ling Chen’s attacks, angrily and loudly demanded.


    Ling Chen withdrew his fists, ring intently at Wang Hao, sneering, "Do you think I need any proof to prove?" With that, before Wang Hao could react, Ling Chen lightly tapped his toe,unching another assault.