Chapter 180: Give You One Minute to Say Your Last Words
Ye Feng and the others left the Jiang City Grand Hotel, got into two cars, and sped towards the Jiang City Martial Alliance where Tang Feng was.
At this moment, despite it being late into the night, the vast courtyard of the Jiang City Martial Alliance was still brightly lit, with nearly all high-ranking members having hurried back.
Yet beneath this illumination, the entire Martial Alliance was eerily quiet, oppressively silent.
Although there were quite a few people sitting in the reception hall, not a single person dared to speak.
The Cold-faced Gentleman, also known as the Third Leader of the Jiangzuo Alliance, was currently seated in the central Taishi Chair of the reception hall of the Jiang City Martial Alliance.
Normally, this seat of honor was reserved for the Leader of the Martial Alliance, but at this moment, it was occupied by the Cold-faced Gentleman.
As for the Leader of the Martial Alliance of Jiang City, he was relegated to sitting at the lower end of the table in accompaniment.
This Leader appeared to be around fifty years old, dressed in a lavish Tang suit, with six of his ten fingers adorned with precious gemstone and jade rings, even sporting a necklace on his neck that was worth a fortune.
From the look of him, those unaware would mistake him for a complete nouveau riche.
As for Vice Alliance Hierarch Gao Xuan, he was seated behind the Leader, Xiang Zuoming, with Li Tiegang, Tong Qianqiu, and others arranged behind in order.
No one spoke, as the Cold-faced Gentleman hadn't yet spoken, and so everyone else dared not make a sound either.
Although on the surface, the Jiang City Martial Alliance governed all matters within the Martial Arts World of Jiang City, maintaining control over the entire city, in reality, it was the Jiangzuo Alliance that held dominance!
Thus, even the Leader of the Jiang City Martial Alliance had to act respectfully and wouldn't dare make a wrong move in front of the Third Leader, the Cold-faced Gentleman.
Suddenly, a car slowly drove into the ancient courtyard of the Martial Alliance, and the messenger from the Jiangzuo Alliance got out of the car and strode into the hall, coming up beside the Cold-faced Gentleman.
"Reporting to the Gentleman, I have delivered the message, and the other party has indicated that they will arrive at the Martial Alliance within half an hour." The steward's voice was loud, clearly intending for everyone in the hall to hear.
The Cold-faced Gentleman's face was icy as he nodded slightly and huffed, "They would hardly dare flee on their own, if they don't run, they might only be risking their own lives, but if they do run, their entire families will have to pay with their lives. These people aren't fools; they are naturally clear about such a trade-off."
Li Tiegang suddenly mustered the courage to stand up and said, "Third Alliance Leader, as I have already made clear, I have no connection with them. Although I grew up in the same place as one of them, it's not to say that we have any particular rapport."
"And at the Yingge Clubhouse private room just now, we did not take part in that matter."
The Cold-faced Gentleman glanced at him, snorted sharply, "Unless I ask you to speak, don't bark like a dog. Otherwise, next time I'll cut out your tongue!"
Li Tiegang was taken aback on hearing this, and despite the surge of anger within him, he dared not lash out.
The Cold-faced Gentleman turned his head towards Xiang Zuoming and said leisurely, "Actually, I know that the incident at the Yingge Clubhouse has nothing to do with you from the beginning to the end, and I am clearer about this than anyone."
Xiang Zuoming immediately chuckled in agreement, "Third Alliance Leader's discernment penetrates autumnn leaves, not only are you unparalleled in martial arts, but you also possess a pair of wise eyes, with you saying this, we are reassured."
The Cold-faced Gentleman suddenly sneered again, "But do you all understand that although I'm well aware the matter has nothing to do with your Martial Alliance, why have I chosen to be here tonight?"
Xiang Zuoming froze. He certainly knew what the other party intended; they simply wanted to establish their authority and showcase the dominance of the Jiangzuo Alliance. But he could not voice this thought, so he could only stand there feigning ignorance.
The Cold-faced Gentleman snorted, muttering to himself, "That's right, I do want to establish my power—not only to show those ignorant fools who have no sense of the world, but also to let the whole of Jiang City witness the might of my Jiangzuo Alliance.
I want to annihilate them on the Martial Alliance's turf, in front of all your high-level officials, so that their backing families would not dare to think of retaliation."
As he spoke, the Cold-faced Gentleman suddenly flashed a smile and said amicably, "Of course, if the Jiang City Martial Alliance cannot bear to watch and thinks it has the strength, feel free to intervene later on. I, the Leader, won't mind."
When Xiang Zuoming heard this, he couldn't help but laugh, "My Lord, what are you saying? From the very beginning, it has been those ignorant troublemakers causing havoc—not only creating disturbances, but even killing the heads of the Tian and Lu Families, committing a heinous crime. They've earned more than death. Why would our Jiang City Martial Alliance possibly help them?"
On hearing this, the Cold-faced Gentleman couldn't help but burst into proud laughter.
However, just at that moment, a blaze of lights suddenly illuminated the courtyard; two cars roared in right after.
Then five people leaped out of the cars and entered the hall in single file.
Everyone in the hall turned their heads to see a young man who appeared to be in his early twenties leading the group. Although young, his stature was upright and his presence overwhelming, signaling at first glance he was no ordinary person.
The Cold-faced Gentleman still sat in the Grand Tutor Chair without any intention to stand, just fixing the leading young man with a pair of frosty eyes.
This young man, brimming with lofty grandeur and overwhelming presence, was none other than Ye Feng!
In fact, as soon as Ye Feng stepped into the hall, his gaze fell upon the Cold-faced Gentleman. Instantly, their eyes met, both conveying an palpable intent to kill without the need for words.
"You must be the Cold-faced Gentleman, the Third Leader of the Jiangzuo Alliance!" Ye Feng stood in the hall, his voice cold.
The Cold-faced Gentleman remained seated, smirking, "Indeed, I am the Cold-faced Gentleman. And I'll ask you, were the people of the Tian and Lu Families at the Yingge Clubhouse killed by you?"
Zhuge Zhantian immediately bellowed, "So what if they were? Damn it, with just you, this cur, you think of seeking vengeance? Your so-called Jiangzuo Alliance is nothing. Let me tell you straight, today we're going to flatten your pathetic alliance!"
The Cold-faced Gentleman's eyelids twitched repeatedly, and he could barely contain the murderous aura enveloping him. All his life in the Martial Arts World, he had encountered many madmen, but he had never seen anyone as wildly arrogant as this.
"Out of regard for you being part of the Martial Arts World, I'll give you one minute to make any last words," the Cold-faced Gentleman declared, as if he were the Grim Reaper issuing an edict.
Ye Feng turned his head, looking at the people in the hall, and asked, "Among you, who is the Leader of the Jiang City Martial Alliance?"
Upon hearing this, Xiang Zuoming, seated in his chair, snorted lukewarmly, "I am the Leader of the Jiang City Martial Alliance. What is it, young man? Do you have something more to say?"
Ye Feng, pointing at him, said, "Regarding today's matter, does your Martial Alliance truly intend to stand idly by? And now that the Jiangzuo Alliance has already ridden roughshod over you, will you still choose to be turtles pulling in their heads?"
"Impudent!" Gao Xuan burst into fury, his teeth clenched as he coldly shouted, "What insolence from a nobody questioning our Leader! The incident at the Yingge Clubhouse was your own death wish; to expect our Martial Alliance to stand up for you is utterly delusional." Enjoy exclusive chapters from My Virtual Library Empire
Ye Feng turned his head back to the Cold-faced Gentleman, saying, "I've said my piece."
Upon hearing this, the Cold-faced Gentleman discarded the tiger skin coat draped over him and slowly stood up, the atmosphere in the hall also becoming icy at that moment.
Everyone knew that the Cold-faced Gentleman was about to make his move!