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Chapter 970 - 980: The Story Behind the Number 1 Character! (4 more updates)

Chapter 970: Chapter 980: The Story Behind the Number 1 Character! (4 more updates)

The First Figure let out a deep sigh.

Tang Zhong, upon hearing this, felt that the First Figure seemed to have many unspeakable grievances.

"Why can’t you come?" Tang Zhong asked.

"It’s because I’m the First Figure. Do you think I don’t want to come? I missed an old friend’s funeral, and lately, I’ve been blaming myself constantly!" the First Figure sighed.

"Even though I am the First Figure, you must understand, I’m just an ordinary person!"

"I represent many stances. Back then, I made three visits to the thatched cottage and persuaded Yan Chihuo and those martial artists to come out of seclusion to help stabilize the chaos in Xuan Country. At the time, I made many absurd agreements that Peng Yuan must have told you about!"

Tang Zhong certainly remembered. Old General Peng Yuan, in order to invite the martial artists, agreed to an array of unequal treaties—such as the martial artists’ refusal to accept general titles with ordinary people, their positions being not too high—leading to Old General Peng Yuan, despite his many merits, never becoming a general.

"If you know this, you would understand why I cannot attend. Over 20 years ago, at the enfeoffment ceremony of the General of Cavalry, Brother Peng Yuan insulted the patriarchs of those families. Since then, Brother Peng Yuan founded the Dragon Group to avoid oppression. Because of this matter, those martial arts family clan leaders often demanded I stop it, and I managed to gloss over those demands. The means by which I protected Peng Yuan was witnessed by those martial arts families. Did you know? Over 20 years ago, Yan Chihuo came out of seclusion to talk to me, mentioning when I first sought his help. Do you know how much he disregarded me at that time?" the First Figure said angrily.

"Therefore, I hope even more that the Dragon Group grows stronger. Over the years, I have supported Brother Peng yet couldn’t express my thoughts in front of those martial arts families. I’ve been living a difficult life. I don’t want the new Xuan Country I built with my own hands to be destroyed, so I haven’t interacted much with Brother Peng on this front."

Upon hearing this, Tang Zhong delved deeper into thought. He never imagined that the families of Yan Lei were so despicable—during the Bei Country’s invasion, they not only put forward so many conditions but also later targeted the Dragon Group like this.

"I truly want to attend the funeral, but I cannot. It’s not that I don’t want to; anyone would want to see their brother’s face one last time!" the First Figure said.

"But none of this is important. What is important is that this time, I must stop you from doing one thing—you absolutely cannot accept Yan Chihuo’s challenge!" the First Figure suddenly said.

"Why?" Tang Zhong asked.

"Because Yan Chihuo is truly powerful!" The First Figure said, "You are the most outstanding figure in the Dragon Group in recent years. I cannot watch you go to your death!"

Hearing this, Tang Zhong chuckled, "I won’t lose!"

"No... I’m not joking with you; Yan Chihuo, he’s not an ordinary person. I’ve interacted with Yan Chihuo the most and know him best. Actually, over 20 years ago, when Yan Chihuo sought me out, I was already shocked by his martial arts cultivation, which is at least stronger than what you people call martial arts peak!" the First Figure said.

"So, I absolutely cannot watch you die, Tang Zhong. You’re a young man with a long road ahead. Perhaps Yan Chihuo is very formidable now, but understand that he’s over a hundred years old, and you’re only in your twenties. You’ve been practicing for far less time than he has. Given the same amount of time, you might be even stronger than him. Right now, you just need to bear it, understand?"

"In my eyes, the word ’failure’ never existed!" Tang Zhong said.

"I don’t want to see your premature death!" the First Figure shouted.

The aged face watched Tang Zhong, eyes glimmering with genuine concern. Tang Zhong could see that the First Figure was genuinely earnest, just like Peng Yuan.

"I will not die young; I won’t refuse to battle Yan Chihuo—I will kill him. He did something that infuriated me!" Tang Zhong said, squinting, his whole demeanor resembling a long-dormant beast.

Digging up the old general’s grave is simply wrong.

The First Figure was stunned, taking it all in.

"Since your mind is made up, I won’t advise you further. Be careful!" the First Figure said.

"Thank you for your concern!" Tang Zhong said respectfully.

For this elder, Tang Zhong extended the same respect he had for the old general.

Afterward, the First Figure said nothing more, turned around leaning on his cane, and left. Behind his huge silhouette was the vicissitude of history. After walking some distance, he looked back at Tang Zhong, saying, "Rest assured, I will protect you; you are Brother Peng Yuan’s man!"

With these words, he left, closed the door, exited the Dragon Group, got into the red-flagged car, and left.

In the car, the First Figure’s brows were tightly knit.

Beside him was another elder equally aged.

It was the First Figure’s trusted aide.

"How did it go?" he asked.

The First Figure shook his head and said, "It’s impossible; that guy’s mind is made up, there’s no persuading him!"

The aide sighed deeply upon hearing this, "Ah, what a pity, that guy, is the most talented genius the Dragon Group has had in years!"

"I can’t allow Yan Chihuo to act against him; I’ll personally attend on the day of the duel. If anything happens, I will stop it myself." the First Figure said.

"Okay!" the aide nodded.

Very soon, the red-flagged car vanished from sight.

Meanwhile, Tang Zhong was in the room, lost in thought. He never imagined that the First Figure would have such a story!

This battle, if not for himself, then at least for the old general, he must fight gallantly.

He clasped his fists tightly.

Time passed quickly, and three days later,

the news spread like a storm, sweeping across the world.

Simultaneously, more and more strong ones surged into Xuan Country.

People from other countries arrived. Recently, the number of foreigners entering Xuan Country was immeasurable, all entering through legal means, so there was no issue,

And three days passed quickly.

The site of the duel was on the Northern Mountain, several hundred kilometers from Xuanjing City.

The mountain was full of maple trees, looking from a distance like flames.

But today, it was crowded with strong individuals from Xuan Country and around the world, all there to witness the battle between Tang Zhong and Yan Chihuo.

To them, watching the fight between these two would be quite beneficial.

All sorts of renowned strong figures, martial arts grandmasters, and SS-level ability users were gathered here.

Occupying various mountain tops.

Countless people anxiously waited, wanting to know when the two figures would arrive—after all, one was number one on the Black List, having defeated figures like Ogur, and the other was a former powerhouse from over fifty years ago!