<h4>Chapter 826: Chapter 828: Things Have Gotten Serious</h4>


    Thinking back, he had previously doubted Chu Ge regarding Yang Kun’s character, believing that even if tomorrow’s duel was canceled, Yang Kun would seek other opportunities to trouble Chu Ge.


    It seems he overthought this point.


    Come to think of it, isn’t everyone acting in their own interest?


    It’s just that each person’s approach is different; some have a moral line they won’t cross, while others don’t.


    "Continue speaking."


    Jian Chunqiu nodded slightly, his eyes showing a hint of appreciation, which stunned Yang Kun.


    Yang Kun looked at Jian Chunqiu with confusion, did he see it wrong? Jian Chunqiu actually thought his suggestion was good?


    Even the elders standing nearby, seeing Jian Chunqiu’s expression, showed surprised looks.


    "Elder Jian, what do you think of Yang Kun’s proposal?" Someone asked persistently, unwilling to believe that Elder Jian would agree with an opinion from a traitor.


    "I think Yang Kun’s words are reasonable."


    Jian Chunqiu nodded, "I believe you should temporarily put your views on Yang Kun aside. Right now, ourmon enemy is the Dragon Group and the Shadow Killers."


    The group was silent for a moment, though they knew they shouldn’t have differing opinions on Yang Kun, but the thought of his association with the ck Widow made it difficult for them to bnce their inner scales.


    "I understand you have opinions about me; I know my rtionship with the ck Widow may cause misunderstandings. But I think your worries are unnecessary. I won’t collude with the Japanese Invaders; no matter how poor my character is, I won’t betray the Ancient Martial Arts."


    Yang Kun thought for a moment, ultimately deciding to express his sincere thoughts, regardless of whether these people believed him.


    As expected, after hearing Yang Kun’s words, everyone sneered, "Yang Kun, who would’ve thought you are quite patriotic."


    "Indeed, I would’ve thought a traitor of the sect would also betray Ancient Martial Arts."


    Someone spoke sarcastically.


    The person snorted disdainfully, looking at Yang Kun, eyes full of contempt.


    Yang Kun nced at him indifferently, then slowly said, "I believe everyone present, having reached the position of elder, is not ordinary. Your obsession with Ancient Martial Arts should not be less than mine.


    I would like everyone present to consider, what would you do if you found yourself in a sect that was not legitimate?"


    A single question plunged everyone into silence.


    Indeed, if they had joined a sect like the ck Witch Sect, they would also be unwilling, right? Every Ancient Martial Artist has a hero’s dream in their hearts, wanting to be renowned.


    But fortunately, they made the right choice. Although their sects are not particrly strong, at least they are legitimate sects. However, Yang Kun was not so fortunate.


    The ck Witch Sect has always been a mysterious existence, only recognized by Ancient Martial Artists after joining what the ck Witch Sect really was.


    As for why Yang Kun defected, it was during the time the ck Witch Sect was being hunted by All Sects, more urately a forced withdrawal.


    "Now, with the enemy at the gates, the Dragon Group is our external foe in Ancient Martial Arts. The Japanese Invaders are the foes of our entire nation, yet you still have time to argue with me about the matter of being a traitor."


    "Snort, who dares guarantee you won’t collude with the ck Widow?"


    One person mmed the table and stood up, "If you can’t resist the temptation of the ck Widow and leak today’s meeting content, what then?"


    Yang Kun almost choked on his words. What did they mean by he couldn’t resist the temptation of the ck Widow?


    The way they said it, why did it sound so ambiguous?


    "As I said earlier, we can have a direct duel with the Dragon Group. At that time, if the Shadow Killers act, I think the Dragon Group won’t sit by either. After all, in the eyes of those Shadow Killers, they don’t differentiate between the Dragon Group and Ancient Martial Arts."


    Yang Kun looked at him with a scornful gaze, clearly stating he was like a frog in a well.


    The person stuttered, his face turning crimson, not knowing how to refute.


    "Alright, how about we vote to decide? I believe our Ancient Martial Arts have fought with the Dragon Group for so many years; it’s time for a resolution. A fair duel is the best method. Moreover, we have so many people in Ancient Martial Arts, even if those people take action, why would we fear them?"


    Jian Chunqiu took the lead in voting.


    Everyone greatly respected Jian Chunqiu because of the Sword Pavilion sect’s status in the world of martial arts. So seeing him agree, the others also voted in agreement.


    Thus, it was finally decided by Jian Chunqiu to negotiate with the Dragon Group for a fair duel between the two factions.


    The high-level meeting took less than half an hour before ending.


    Because it was a high-level meeting, there were no idle personnel present; however, since the meeting’s content was not confidential, everyone shared it with those idle personnel after returning.


    Because the duel with the Dragon Group was no longer a matter between sects but a matter between two cultivation methods.


    Chu Ge was idly dazing at the Gambling Stone Field. Today, because the duel was canceled, the Gambling Stone Field was busier than before.


    Especially when people learned this Gambling Stone Field was opened by Chu Ge, they flocked in one after another.


    Lin Dong and Lin Zhao were extremely busy; even Gu Tong and Huo Tianqian weren’t idle.


    But Chu Ge was bored, sitting there, wanting to know what the meeting’s content was.


    Just then, Ouyang Die came down from the stairs with a book in her arms. She walked straight to Chu Ge, seeing him staring nkly, and asked puzzled, "Mr. Chu, what’s wrong?"


    Chu Ge snapped back to reality, shaking his head, "It’s nothing, why did youe over?"


    Ouyang Die took a newspaper out from the book’s sleeve and handed it to Chu Ge, "This is today’stest newspaper, it reports the losses due to intimidation and investigates who was responsible. Actions have already begun."


    Chu Ge took the newspaper, looking at its content. The most prominent section was yesterday’s intimidation incident, with losses as high as a billion. Though it did not disclose the people involved, negotiations with foreign embassies had already started.


    Chu Ge nced at it before tossing the newspaper aside, "Even if the authorities intervene, it won’t help."


    Because it isn’t a problem between two countries, it’s an issue in the world of martial arts.


    Even if the authorities step in, questioning or warning the other side cannot stop them.


    Ouyang Die seemed confused, "Has the situation be very serious?"