Chapter 2278: Chapter 2342: If You’re Not Convinced, Let’s Fight Again
Two whole hours had passed with Li Yifei standing behind Murong Yuanqing, listening to the elders’ conversation, until Murong Yuanqing turned to him and said, "Yifei, tell everyone about your matter."
"The matter in the United States?" Li Yifei asked.
"Yes, don’t hold back, there’s no outsiders here!" Murong Yuanqing replied.
This was a reminder to Li Yifei that those present were trustworthy elders, people who had fought alongside each other back in the day. So Li Yifei recounted the events of those days and also ntioned the part about the Noah’s Ark Organization.
The elders did not interrupt Li Yifei; they only started discussing once he finished. It wasn’t that their reaction was small, it was more that they already seed to know so information before Li Yifei’s arrival, which explained their reaction.
After Li Yifei finished speaking, he didn’t express any personal views but retreated behind Murong Yuanqing. Just then, an elderly man with long white hair, wearing robes and exuding an ethereal presence, stroked his beard and said, "It seems there is indeed sothing to it..."
Elder Nan was naturally not in a good mood, because this was the first ti he realized that Murong Yuanqing’s disciple, Li Yifei, was truly remarkable—he was able to defeat the Saintess of the Holy War Organization. Although Li Yifei described the event lightly in two or three sentences, Elder Nan could hear the other’s arrogance.
Had he known this earlier, he wouldn’t have secretly ordered his disciple to test Li Yifei’s ttle. There was actually another grudge in this, involving the Zhao Clan of Southern Sky. The Zhao Family Master once inquired about Li Yifei before Elder Nan. Naturally, Elder Nan didn’t take Li Yifei seriously. Upon hearing Li Yifei was Murong Yuanqing’s disciple, he made the decision. But now, he’s dealt himself a blow.
"Everyone, the main reason for calling you here is also this matter. I can’t find the mysterious person now, the old fellows from the west and north can’t co either, but there are things we must deal with. The sudden ergence of the Noah’s Ark Organization—it existed long ago, but has been low-key all this ti—now suddenly appearing isn’t normal, and they’re openly targeting the Saintess of the Holy War Organization and Li Yifei. These people are either crazy or... plotting sothing big," Murong Yuanqing said, sweeping his gaze around. "Presumably, you all heard what Li Yifei said. Those people controlled two elders from the Holy War Organization, and they revealed one thing: the Noah’s Ark Organization is doing sothing that will benefit them if successful!"
"The problem is, what exactly is that matter?" a female elder remarked. Li Yifei didn’t know this female expert, but heard she was called Elder Plum, seemingly a senior elder within her sect.
Murong Yuanqing nodded and said, "You all also know I once taught an unfaithful disciple, Murong Zheng, who betrayed . Rumor has it he escaped to the Noah’s Ark Organization, and I don’t know what position he holds now. But it’s certain that this suddenly erging Noah’s Ark Organization can already threaten us!"
"Murong Zheng, this traitor, truly deserves death. However, I don’t think a re Noah’s Ark Organization can threaten our safety. We are no longer in that era where individual martial prowess creates miracles. Once the military moves, where missiles point, any power will be obliterated," said an elder wearing a worn military uniform, his face marked with scars and what looked like bullet wounds, clearly soone who once fought fiercely.
Having witnessed the evolution of national military power over decades, this elder had reasons to believe personal martial prowess would increasingly weaken in the future. But it was rely his viewpoint; another elder shook his head and said, "Personal martial prowess is always important. Not speaking of the distant past, even now, would it be difficult to assassinate a high-ranking official? Even I, this old man, could easily kill several key figures, and would simply disappear afterwards..."
"Old Xing, it’s not the sa now. Nowadays, even if multiple high-ranking officials were killed, governnt departnts of all levels wouldn’t be thrown into chaos. It’s much more stable than before," soone quickly countered.
As the discussion began to veer off-topic, Murong Yuanqing chuckled and said, "Ladies and gentlen, we need to focus on the Noah’s Ark issue. To put it plainly, if there is a disturbance in the Holy War Organization, although separated by the Pacific Ocean, we would also be affected. How would we respond then? Of course, I’m personally willing to see chaos on the other side of the ocean... hehe. I had Li Yifei recount this matter today to get everyone’s opinion and remind you all. Over years of infiltration, we still don’t know how many people the Noah’s Ark has among us, or if anyone around us is working for that organization!"
"Impossible! How could any of us be serving Noah’s Ark? Murong, you can say other things recklessly, but not about this!" soone imdiately slamd the table and shouted.
Murong Yuanqing wasn’t angry; he smiled and nodded, saying, "Indeed, if everyone was like you, there wouldn’t be anything to worry about. But... the Holy War Organization’s elders, their loyalty is beyond doubt, yet they still betrayed the organization. I bring this up only to hope everyone remains vigilant. When you return, also investigate your subordinates, or be careful and defend against any potential threats."
"Enough, I dislike hearing such words. Spy tactics, that’s decades-old stuff. I don’t want to doubt any comrades here. Every one of you present, I trust a hundred percent..."
Once the discussion started, it proved hard to stop. So agreed with the notion, so opposed it, and a bunch of centenarians arguing is quite intimidating—Yao Lingfu even joined in.
After a full half-hour, Li Yifei felt his head spinning; he even ntally blocked his hearing. These elders weren’t ordinary, their arguing was as loud as a bell, vibrating painfully in the ears, and even wanting to brawl, then... actually bursting out to fight.
Li Yifei was left dumbfounded, his eyes widened. These elders... had exceeded Li Yifei’s imagination.
Despite not being ordinary people, at the slightest disagreent they really rushed out to fight, and fought with impressive intensity—it was a bit... Li Yifei shook his head, glancing at Murong Yuanqing, the latter rubbing his forehead. Seeing Li Yifei look over, he sighed and said, "See, this is why I dislike these old folks now, nothing good cos from gathering together!"
"It’s not too bad, just... the matter we just discussed..."
"Don’t worry about them, let them fight. Now, tell , what do you think of this matter?"
"What do I think... uh..." Li Yifei was just about to speak when a loud bang interrupted. The elder in military attire punched an elder in a Zhongshan suit, knocking him back six or seven ters until he barely stopped, then shouted angrily and dashed back to continue the duel.
Watching the spectacle, Li Yifei forgot what he wanted to say, turning to look at Murong Yuanqing, his mouth moving silently. The elder sighed and said, "Forget it, stay after and let’s discuss privately!"
"Alright, I have nothing better to do anyway!" Li Yifei agreed.
Putting aside this affair, Li Yifei beca fully absorbed in observing the battle outside. These elders fought with diverse techniques—all sorts of thods were employed. Li Yifei found it both enlightening and astonishing—both kinds of insights were different. The forr ant the masters revealed various martial arts, opening Li Yifei’s eyes—such scenes are rare. As for the latter... like the military elder, in a fight, he’d use everything—such moves as Solar Plex, monkey steals peaches, or what’s underneath—using whatever was available, but thankfully, his opponent was also unorthodox, adhering strictly to the principle of cunning and ruthless strikes.
Sotis watching left Li Yifei wide-eyed, worried that one careless move from these old folks could end up hurting themselves.
This chaotic fight lasted two or three hours; it started as a brawl but later beca more orderly as a challenge match with a bunch watching two elders slug it out... this did improve sowhat, so even Murong Yuanqing and Yao Lingfu stepped out of the villa to participate, each picking opponents or being challenged.
Li Yifei noticed that once the challenge began, soone brought a cara, fild from a distance. Initially, Li Yifei wondered about their intent, but he quickly understood. Such scenes might not happen again for five to ten years; perhaps never again. So capturing it served to leave a record for descendants like Li Yifei to witness—truly invaluable.
During the fighting, the military elder challenged three or four others without pause, eventually tearing off his upper clothes, revealing a scarred body, so over twenty centiters long. Lacking much fat though not muscular, he fought fiercely unmatched, compelling Li Yifei to nod in admiration.
The fight stretched until evening, the wind stopped and rain cleared; all were exhausted. Despite a lack of clear winner, which included Murong Yuanqing, Yao Lingfu, and Elder Nan, they fought heartily but restrained pivotal moves, not excessively pushing. Thus, at the end, those injured were not severely hurt.
An assembly beca an opportunity for comparison and even disdain. After finishing a round, one fighter sneered, "Old man, you’re done for. Those crippled legs can no longer kick like before with power and presence!"
The mocked elder imdiately retorted, "Hey, aren’t you also lacking now? You’re reacting several seconds slow; slap you and you wouldn’t know who hit you!"
"Damn you, let’s fight again if you’re not satisfied!" The challenged elder instantaneously accepted.
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