<h4>Chapter 1271: Chapter 1579: Regaining Supreme Power (1)</h4>


    "Ling Chen, it’s me."


    Upon hearing Ling Tao’s voice from the other end of the phone, Ling Chen asked, "Is there something you need?" He understood that Ling Tao calling him could only mean he needed Ling Chen’s help for some reason.


    "I just want to remind you to protect yourself well. We might not be in contact for a long period from now on. I’m not just referring to myself, but also your father Ling Kun and the porridge girl. If you encounter danger, the Northern Ling Family won’t be able to provide any help, so be cautious with everything you do."


    Hearing this, Ling Chen was stunned and hurriedly asked, "Why?"


    Ling Tao spoke solemnly, "The Southern Ling Family couldn’t hold back and has made a move. We have no choice but to engage, and both sides have suffered heavy losses. Whether it’s your father or anyone else, everyone is wounded. But don’t worry, your father is not in life-threatening danger; some rest will make him fine. We have limited manpower now and can’t ensure your safety, so you’ll have to rely on yourself."


    "Don’t worry about my safety, as long as you are all okay."


    "Alright, take good care of yourself. We have to relocate, and I’ll reach out when the crisis is over." With that, without waiting for Ling Chen to ask anything else, Ling Tao had already hung up the phone.


    As the busy tone came from the other side, Ling Chen frowned slightly, feeling a bit worried. The full-scale war between the Southern and Northern Ling Family signifies the dangers, and he wonders if his dad and the porridge girl will be alright.


    Unfortunately, they have always kept him out of the loop, refusing to share the inside story. Even if he wanted to help, he couldn’t start. Besides, he had his own mess to deal with and had no time for anything else.


    ...


    Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion.


    In the spacious hall, a few people were seated at the moment: Su He, Du Kang, Wang Hao, and the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion Master, Su Mei. The four sat facing each other, the atmosphere felt heavy, and everyone remained silent.


    After a while, Su He raised his head, looking at Wang Hao beside him, he said, "Speak about the situation."


    "Yes, Master." Wang Hao cleared his throat, and began, "Since thest time we returned, our Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion’s influence has noticeably weakened. Some time ago, we issued the Heavenly Mechanism Order, asking all Martial Arts people to assist the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion in locating Ling Kun’s whereabouts. However, judging from the recent days, everyone’s attitude towards the Heavenly Mechanism Order is very indifferent, ignoring it, no one helped. Furthermore, based on intelligence gathered by the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, many ces have organized local Martial Arts people, secretly holding meetings, preparing to unite against the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion’s control over Martial Arts."


    Su He coldly said, "A bunch of rabble, don’t bother with them."


    "Master, this time the situation is different from before. Although there have been people resisting the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion before, they were few. But, as far as I know, more than half of the Martial Arts people are involved this time, and many others are watching, considering joining in." Wang Hao expressed concern, "Master, if not quickly dealt with, I fear it would have adverse effects on the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion."


    "Is it the people from Dragon Tiger Hall leading?"


    "Yes." Wang Hao nodded, "Based on the intelligence we received, Tong Zhentian is preparing to form an alliance, calling all Martial Arts people to join."


    "He finally took measures." Su He calmly said, "Thest n failed, I predicted he wouldn’t give up easily." After speaking, Su He nced at Du Kang and Su Mei, asking, "Do you have any good suggestions?"


    Du Kang kept drinking from his wine gourd, seemingly oblivious to Su He’s question. Su Mei slightly raised her head, her bright eyes flickering withplex light.


    Seeing that neither of them spoke, Su He couldn’t help but smile, "Su Mei, haven’t you prepared mentally?"


    Su Mei’s heart panicked, she stammered, "I... I don’t know..."


    "You’re not ignorant, you’re hesitating. You’re a girl, too soft-hearted, emotions can easily cloud your judgment. To be honest, as the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion Master, you are inadequate in this regard."


    Faced with Su He’s criticism, Su Mei lowered her head, lightly biting her thin lip, silent. Su He continued speaking, "When you became the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion Master, your father should have told you. The Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion Master’s mission is to live for the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, each decision must start from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion’s interests. Do you remember?"


    "I remember." Su Mei nodded lightly.


    "I know you are friends with Ling Chen. I don’t deny, Ling Chen indeed provided us with considerable help initially. However, I have already repaid what was owed, the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion doesn’t owe him anything. Now, he and Dragon Tiger Hall are our enemies."


    "Why?" Su Mei clutched her clothes, mustered courage, looking at her grandfather, she asked, "Why can’t we coexist peacefully, why must there be a winner and loser? Putting Ling Chen aside, the rise of Dragon Tiger Hall might impact Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, but it won’t shake its foundation. As long as we manage well, Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion still holds the greatest authority in Martial Arts. Moreover, in this age, there’s no need to resolve everything through fists. As the saying goes, winning hearts is winning the world. I feel, Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion should learn to embrace and ept, demonstrate broad-mindedness, gesturing kindness, and receiving goodwill, only then will others truly admire us."


    "Grandpa, the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion has stood as a Martial Arts legend for centuries, always holding a dominant position, no one dares to oppose it. But their attitude towards Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion isn’t reverence, but mostly fear."


    "So what?" Su He said, "Poweres from the barrel of a gun, strength is the foundation. If Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion faces no external threats, it can be like you said, but now, that’s impossible; Dragon Tiger Hall threatens Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion’s core. If we don’t take action, Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion’s centuries-old heritage might crumble suddenly." Speaking here, Su He looked at Du Kang, asking, "Mr. Du, what’s your view?"


    Du Kang opened his drunken eyes, yawned, and said, "I have no view, our Yangxin Pavilion only ensures Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion’s internal safety, as for external matters, we don’t interfere nor have interest."


    Regarding Du Kang’s dismissive reply, Su He’s face slightly frowned, somewhat dissatisfied, but he said no more. The first generation Pavilion Master of Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion had set the rule that Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion handles external actions, Yangxin Pavilion intervenes only when Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion experiences a crisis. One manages external affairs, the other internal, with mutually exclusive operations. After all, Yangxin Pavilion members are the seniors of Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, having made considerable contributions. Despite the Su family managing Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, ignoring Yangxin Pavilion is impossible.