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Chapter 546 - 510: Arriving on the Scene

Chapter 546: Chapter 510: Arriving on the Scene

September 20, United States, New York.

In the Martial Arts Hall, two figures were rapidly exchanging blows.

After a dozen moves, the two separated.

"Alas, the gap between us is growing wider,"

Li San said with a touch of regret as he rubbed his wrist.

The two were none other than Li San and Wu Li, who had flown to the United States from Southern F to prepare for the Hongmen banquet.

"You’ve actually improved quite quickly," Wu Li said to Li San with a smile.

Li San pointed at Wu Li and shook his head.

In fact, through System Detection, Wu Li could see that Li San’s God, Power, Body Three Values were very close to the crucial level of 100. If he could manage to go one step further, there was a chance he might become a Grandmaster.

But this one step could also become an unbridgable chasm. At this stage, no one else can help—it’s all up to him.

Now, compared to right after fighting at the Combat World Cup, Wu Li’s strength had drastically changed. He spent almost the entire sparring session leading Li San, without any pressure, which is why Li San expressed his sentiments.

"What are your plans for the banquet this time?"

Given the relationship between Wu Li and Li San, there was no need for secrecy, so Wu Li asked directly.

Li San shook his head: "Boss Six didn’t specify, and I can’t be sure."

Wu Li inquired, "Do you think there’s a good chance Bai Tao will take power with this banquet?"

Li San replied, "Boss Six predicts at least a 70% chance."

Wu Li was surprised: "That high?"

Li San said seriously, "Bai Tao is someone who always acts cautiously and prudently. He rarely embarks on something if he’s not sure of success. In fact, he’s had the chance to strive for the position of Sitting Hall Leader quite early on, but he refrained from acting and bided his time until now to decide on holding the banquet, which indicates he’s quite confident he can pull this off!"

Wu Li nodded: "If Bai Tao wants to rise to power, will Zhiyuan Hall choose to support him?"

Li San gave a wry smile: "Boss Six intends to play it by ear when the time comes, I guess."

Wu Li frowned slightly: "You didn’t know about Bai Tao’s cooperation with Le Yuan?"

Li San replied, "If Bai Tao really is going to cooperate with Le Yuan on some sort of human experimentation, then we wouldn’t even need to oppose him. Even if he becomes the Sitting Hall Leader, he won’t be able to maintain that position."

Wu Li agreed, "That makes sense, but I fear something unexpected might happen at the time. After all, Le Yuan isn’t foolish—why would they help Bai Tao rise to power if there’s nothing in it for them?"

Looking at Wu Li, Li San asked, "So what are you suggesting?"

"Stop Bai Tao from taking power!" Wu Li stated firmly.

Li San frowned: "How do you stop him? You’re not even a member of Hongmen. Don’t end up offending a bunch of Hongmen people and lose more than you gain."

Wu Li smiled without a word.

...

September 23.

Honolulu, World Hongmen Headquarters.

Flanking the long staircase were people standing, all dressed in white Martial Arts Uniforms.

These were individuals specifically dispatched by the Zhi Gong Hall to welcome guests. There were only dozens of them, yet they projected the presence of an army!

Anyone arriving at the base of the steps, upon first glance, was intimidated by the imposing manner of this group and also surprised by the depth of Zhi Gong Hall, because these welcoming Martial Artists all looked very young, none over the age of thirty.

Starting from nine in the morning, cars continually pulled up in front of the steps of the Hongmen Headquarters, and one after another, the Hongmen heavyweights got out and ascended the stairs.

"Singapore, Huaiyuan Hall, here—"

"Malaysia, Zhengqing Hall, here—"

"United States, Zhiyun Hall, here—"

...

Atop the stairs, as arrivals handed their invitation cards to the welcomers by the door, they would loudly announce the newcomers’ affiliations, after which someone would lead the newcomers into the inner hall.

By ten in the morning, the hall was filled with many people, standing or sitting in small groups, chatting together.

"Master Ma, how have you been?"

A man with two large red flowers pinned on his chest approached another man dressed in a black coat and greeted him with a smile.

The newcomer was Zhang Junyi. At today’s event, his attire signified his status as a Double Flower Red Stick of Hongmen.

"Ha ha, Master Zhang, long time no see."

The man known as Master Ma turned his head towards Zhang Junyi and greeted him with a broad smile.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Master Ma suddenly spoke in a subdued tone: "Hongmen sure has come in full force this time."

His name was Ma Fang, not a member of Hongmen, but a Great Boxer from Indonesia. He too had been invited by Bai Tao to attend the ceremony in Honolulu.

Indeed, among those present today aside from the Hongmen leaders, were numerous well-known Boxers from the Martial Arts World who were invited to attend.

Zhang Junyi also lowered his voice, glancing around: "Indeed, this is my first time seeing so many Hongmen Hall Masters together. Hall Master Bai, as the Vice President of the Hongmen Headquarters, really does have a significant pull."

"Heh, Hall Master Bai is indeed extraordinary."

Ma Fang remarked, "I last saw him five years ago, and his ’Turtle-Snake Entanglement’ technique has left a lasting impression on me. I wonder if there will be a chance to see it again today."

Zhang Junyi replied significantly: "There should be a chance."

Ma Fang nodded, looking around, "There are quite a few experts here today. Hongmen indeed has deep roots."

Zhang Junyi smiled: "Most are probably here to witness Hall Master Bai’s skill."

Ma Fang paused, then also smiled.

In truth, both knew well that Bai Tao would certainly need to show some skill today. If his Martial Arts could not impress the experts present, it would be quite a hurdle for him to overcome to ascend in position.

It’s not that the Sitting Hall Leader of Hongmen has to be the best fighter to assume the role, but since Hongmen was founded on martial prowess and Bai Tao was still of fighting age, and many knew of his profound skill, so if his Martial Arts didn’t win the approval of the experts gathered today, it would be a serious obstacle to his rise.

"To be honest, in recent years, very few experts have emerged among the younger generation in the Martial Arts World. If we’re talking about profound Martial Arts, we have to look at the generation of Hall Master Bai and his peers," said Zhang Junyi.

Ma Fang shook his head: "Hall Master Bai’s generation is indeed formidable, but the younger generations do have their experts. The one who’s been the talk of the town lately, isn’t he challenging enough?"

Zhang Junyi was startled, "Do you mean the one from Hua Jian Security?"

Ma Fang nodded: "Hua Jian Security has now united the Chinese community in Southern F. Its power is not to be underestimated. Additionally, his Martial Arts skill is recognized as formidable, and he is said to be a Grandmaster on par with Sun Lutang."

Zhang Junyi looked towards the entrance: "I wonder if he was invited today?"

Ma Fang hesitated: "Probably not, right? There are rumors about Hall Master Bai’s cooperation with Le Yuan, and Hua Jian has openly challenged Le Yuan. If they had invited him, wouldn’t they fear he might disrupt the event?"

Zhang Junyi said with some pride: "At an event like this, who would dare to mess with our Hongmen’s gathering?"

No sooner had he finished speaking than another person walked in from the entrance.

"Hua Jian Security, Wu Li, here—"