<h4>Chapter 1459: Chapter 1767: Qi Yong</h4>


    "Come, cheers!"


    In a hotel located in Beijing, Qi Yong and others gathered around a round table, holding their wine sses high, each face filled with an excited smile.


    "Sect Leader Qi, congrattions!"


    "Haha!" Qi Yong grinned and said, "It’s not just congrattions to me, but to everyone present. In time, we will surely surpass the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion and Dragon Tiger Hall, and hold the entire Martial Arts world in our hands."


    "If that day trulyes, it will be thanks to Sect Leader Qi. Without Sect Leader Qi’s brilliance, how could we have the opportunity to stand on equal footing with the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion?"


    "That’s right! With Sect Leader Qi’s capabilities, we will definitely be able to overpower the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. At that time, the Dangyang Sect will flourish under Sect Leader Qi’s leadership."


    Hearing everyone’s congrattions, Qi Yong’s smile was radiant. Hmph! The Dangyang Sect... the Dangyang Sect is merely his stepping stone. What he wanted was not just the Dangyang Sect.


    "Sect Leader Qi, this time we tricked the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion and the Dragon Tiger Hall. Do you think they will cause us trouble?" someone asked worriedly.


    Qi Yong nodded and said nonchntly, "The Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion and the Dragon Tiger Hall surely won’t let this go. If I’m not mistaken, someone is probably finding ways to monitor us right now. However, you don’t need to worry. Since I dared to do this, I’ve naturally prepared. Moreover, everything is already arranged, and even if they want to investigate, they won’t find anything."


    "That’s the best."


    ...


    "Ling, has Ling Chen note out yet?" Returning to the Beijing branch, Tong Zhentian headed straight to the backyard. Seeing Ling Gengqiu guarding outside the door, he asked a question.


    "If he hade out, I wouldn’t need to stay here." Although guarding outside, Ling Gengqiu’s life was quite leisurely, with a small table in front of him, a few tes of braised dishes, and several bottles of Moutai.


    "Come, have a drink with me." Ling Gengqiu took out an empty ss, ced it in front of Tong Zhentian, and filled it for him.


    Tong Zhentian picked up the ss and drank it all in one go, involuntarily letting out a sigh.


    "What, have you encountered anything troubling?"


    "There was a problem at the Martial Arts Association. Today, a troublemaker appeared."


    "Isn’t that a good thing?" Ling Gengqiu said, "You said before that there wasn’t any hope for the Martial Arts Association’s matter. Since there’s a troublemaker, it means you still have a chance."


    "I initially thought so too. Originally, this election should have been andslide victory for the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, but that Qi Yong suddenly appeared and disrupted the arrangements of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. I just checked on Qi Yong’s background; he is ambitious and capable. Moreover, he is now the head of the Dangyang Sect, holding a certain amount of resources. I worry..."


    "Dangyang Sect?" Before Tong Zhentian finished speaking, Ling Gengqiu suddenly interrupted him, saying, "The Dangyang Sect still exists?"


    "Why, do you have any connections with the Dangyang Sect?"


    "Not really a connection. Many years ago, the Dangyang Sect was arge sect, and its status in the Martial Arts world was not weaker than the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. At that time, the head of the Dangyang Sect was an extremely powerful master, ranked second in the world. His Luoyun Palm had defeated countless Martial Arts masters, and even the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion had to be wary of him. At that time, the Dangyang Sect was the only Martial Arts force capable ofpeting with the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion."


    "Unfortunately, good times did notst long. The head of the Dangyang Sect died unexpectedly, which was undoubtedly a disaster for the Dangyang Sect. As expected, within just two years, the Dangyang Sect was suppressed by the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, descending from a top-tier power to a third-rate force in the Martial Arts world. I thought they had long been extinct, but I didn’t expect them to be so resilient, surviving till now."


    Tong Zhentian said with a face full of surprise, "Ling, I didn’t think you were so knowledgeable about the history of the Martial Arts world."


    Ling Gengqiu chuckled and did not continue to delve into this topic. Just kidding, he personally went through the rise and fall of the Dangyang Sect; he couldn’t possibly tell Tong Zhentian that.


    "The head of the Dangyang Sect never epted any disciples because he died early, and his Luoyun Palm was thus lost. However, I’ve heard people say that the head of the Dangyang Sect hid his Luoyun Palm within the Dangyang Sect. Have you heard of this martial art in your years in the Martial Arts world?"


    Tong Zhentian shook his head and said, "No."


    "Is that so? In that case, the Luoyun Palm manual should still be within the Dangyang Sect." Ling Gengqiu said with a contemtive expression, blinking his eyes.


    "Ling, it’s just a manual. Is there a need to take it so seriously?" Tong Zhentian said, "The Dragon Tiger Hall has collected countless kinds of manuals, and if you are interested, you can go to the library some other day."


    Ling Gengqiu waved his hand and said, "You don’t understand. Luoyun Palm is not like any other martial art. Back in the day, the head of the Dangyang Sect, although a Heavenly List expert, there were many Heavenly List experts in the Martial Arts world stronger than him. However, with the power of the Luoyun Palm, except for the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, almost no one was his match. Therefore, Luoyun Palm is an extremely powerful martial art. If used well, it can bridge the gap in strength."


    "Really that formidable?" Tong Zhentian was taken aback.


    "Of course!" Ling Gengqiu thought for a moment and asked, "Has the Dangyang Sect changed locations?"


    "No. Why, are you interested in that Luoyun Palm?"


    "Nonsense, who wouldn’t want to experience a powerful martial art? Besides, will you let such a skill be lost?" Speaking of which, Ling Gengqiu nced at the room behind him and shook his head helplessly, saying, "It’s a pity that kid hasn’te out yet. I’m notfortable leaving now. Otherwise, I would surely visit the Dangyang Sect myself."


    Regarding Ling Gengqiu’s idea, Tong Zhentian didn’t know what to say. With Ling Gengqiu’s strength, he could go wherever he wanted. The mere Dangyang Sect was nothing to him.


    "Ling, if you decide to go to the Dangyang Sect, could you do me a favor and check on Qi Yong?"


    "Alright, I’ll keep it in mind."


    As they spoke, a peculiar noise suddenly came from the room behind. Ling Gengqiu and Tong Zhentian, who were drinking, stood up abruptly and rushed toward the room.


    As the door opened, a pungent smell assaulted their senses. Ling Gengqiu looked carefully and saw a raging fire at the bottom of arge wooden barrel, and the entire iron te had turned an extremely bright red. Inside therge wooden barrel, steaming hot air kept rising, almost enveloping Ling Chen’s head.


    Listening to the strange noisesing from the wooden barrel, Ling Gengqiu and Tong Zhentian exchanged a nce and immediately rushed towards the wooden barrel.


    Bam!


    Ling Gengqiu struck with his palm, hitting the surface of the wooden barrel. Immediately, therge wooden barrel flew off the iron te. Tong Zhentian swiftly reacted, catching therge wooden barrel with both hands, then slowly cing it on the ground.


    As the steam in the barrel gradually dissipated, Ling Chen’s body finally appeared in the sight of the two.