449: Chapter 449 Investigating the Godless Alliance!

Yan Qingwu rolled her eyes.

"Fine, fine, you're always right."

"But speaking of which..."

"Ever since you got that first key, these keys have been popping up one after another."

Ye Chen took out the bronze key from his pocket, weighed it in his hand, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

"Maybe I'm just destined to have them."

"Right now, in my hands..."

"It equals four bronze keys in total."

Yan Qingwu was stunned for a moment.

Four?

Doing a quick count, it really was four!

Others could barely find one even if they begged, yet this guy had already collected four?

And one of them was even snatched from a museum in the USA!

She took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in her heart, and couldn't help but speak.

"Ye Chen, do you know what this means?"

"How many keys are there for the Kunlun Ruins' bronze gate in total?"

"Legend says there are nine in total, and all nine are needed to open the bronze gate."

"You have four in your hands alone..."

"If people found out about this, wouldn't you be hunted by the whole world?"

Hearing this, Ye Chen shrugged indifferently.

"They'd have to see if they're actually capable of killing me first."

"Plenty of people want me dead. The Manluodi Family, the Soul Hall, and even people from the Martial Arts Alliance..."

"But aren't I still alive and well?"

He paused, his smile growing even brighter.

"If they want to kill me, they better be prepared to be killed instead."

"I actually hope more of them show up..."

"It's a good chance to see where my limits are."

Yan Qingwu was amused by his arrogant display.

But thinking about it carefully, he had a point.

This guy's strength was unfathomable.

From the Heaven Realm to the Celestial Master Realm, and then to the Tianyi Realm...

Every time she thought she had him figured out, he would reveal a new trump card.

There truly were many people who wanted him dead.

But as for those who actually could...

At least none had appeared yet.

She shook her head and stopped dwelling on it, getting back to the main topic.

"What about those grave robbers? Are you really going to let them turn themselves in?"

Ye Chen glanced at their stumbling figures in the distance.

"What else?"

"We don't have time to escort them to the police station."

"And look at how pathetic they are; they wouldn't dare run even if you gave them ten times the courage."

Yan Qingwu nodded and took out her phone. "Fine, I'll make a call and have the local police handle it."

She scrolled through her contacts, found the number of an acquaintance in the Dian Province Public Security Department, and dialed.

The phone rang twice before being picked up.

Yan Qingwu explained the situation in a few words, gave the specific location, added a few instructions, and then hung up.

"Done."

"They said they'll send someone over immediately."

Ye Chen nodded, and the two walked out of the ruined temple side by side, their figures soon vanishing into the night.

...

Early the next morning, just as dawn was breaking.

At the entrance of the Wang Family courtyard, dozens of people stood in a dense crowd.

Leading them were Wang Tianlong and Gongyang Shou.

Gongyang Shou was smiling while eating a fried dough stick. "Old Wang, you dragged me out so early; couldn't you have let me finish breakfast first?"

Wang Tianlong shot him an annoyed look.

"Eat? You're in the mood to eat?"

"Do you dare delay what Mr. Ye ordered until the afternoon?"

Gongyang Shou swallowed the last bite of his dough stick and chuckled.

"Fair point."

"But Old Wang, you've called up dozens of the clan's best fighters first thing in the morning. Are we going to raid the Shenwu Alliance's nest?"

Wang Tianlong took a deep breath and spoke emphatically.

"Not raid—handle."

"By Mr. Ye's order, we are going to deal with the Shenwu Alliance."

Gongyang Shou gave a thumbs up.

"Alright, bold!"

"But with just our numbers, it might be a bit risky."

Wang Tianlong gave a cold laugh.

"Who said it's just us?"

Just as he spoke, the roar of car engines suddenly echoed from the corner of the street.

Everyone looked over in unison.

Seven or eight military off-road vehicles arrived in a line, roaring toward them.

Screech—

Amidst the piercing sound of brakes, the lead vehicle came to a steady stop at the entrance of the Wang Family courtyard.

The car door opened.

A slender figure jumped down.

It was a young man in his early thirties, wearing a crisp Dragon Group uniform with two golden dragons prominently displayed on his epaulets.

He strode up to Wang Tianlong and gave a standard military salute.

"Wang Family Head, the Yunnan Province branch of the Dragon Group is reporting for duty under the orders of the Chief Instructor!"

"For this operation, thirty-six members of the Dragon Group have been deployed, all at the Heaven Realm!"

"We await your orders!"

Wang Tianlong was stunned.

The Dragon Group?

Chief Instructor?

Ye Chen actually sent people from the Dragon Group directly?

And they're all at the Heaven Realm?

His heart shook, and he quickly cupped his fists to return the salute.

"Thank you, everyone!"

"With your help, today's matter is as good as settled!"

The young man nodded and turned to wave at the convoy behind him.

"Everyone, out of the vehicles and assemble!"

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

Amidst a series of car doors slamming, thirty-six figures in Dragon Group uniforms jumped down from the vehicles in unison.

All in black combat uniforms, all with cold expressions, and all radiating the aura of the Heaven Realm!

Their momentum was overwhelming!

Gongyang Shou was completely dumbfounded.

"Holy crap..."

"Old Wang, did Mr. Ye bring out the Dragon Group's entire fortune?"

Wang Tianlong was also shocked, but he forced himself to remain calm.

"Enough talk, let's go!"

"Straight to the Shenwu Alliance headquarters in Central Plains City!"

The group set off in a grand procession toward the airport.

With a wave of Wang Tianlong's hand, dozens of people boarded several business vans and headed straight for the Yunnan Province airport.

At the airport, Wang Tianlong chartered a small passenger plane.

The Dragon Group members moved swiftly, and thirty minutes later, the group was already on the plane flying to Central Plains City.

...

Central Plains City, Shenwu Alliance Headquarters.

This was a manor covering nearly a hundred acres, backed by green mountains and facing a large lake, with excellent Feng Shui.

At this moment, in the council hall deep within the manor, an old man in his sixties was sitting in the main seat, leisurely sipping tea.

He was the leader of the Shenwu Alliance—An Lushui.

He set down his teacup, looked at a Middle-aged Man standing below, and asked casually, "Any news from Gongyang Shou's side?"

The Middle-aged Man quickly bowed and replied.

"Reporting to the Alliance Leader, the Great Elder sent word yesterday that he has already made contact with the Wang Family!"

"Furthermore, the people from the Manluodi Family have also arrived in the Dragon Kingdom. Everything is going smoothly; there should be results soon."

An Lushui nodded with satisfaction.

"Good."

"I can trust Gongyang Shou to handle things."

He picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and a glint of pride flashed in his eyes.

"Once Ye Chen is dead, the casinos and foot massage parlors the Wang Family promised will all be ours."

"By then, the Shenwu Alliance's power will at least double!"

The Middle-aged Man quickly chimed in, "The Alliance Leader is wise! With your strategic planning, how could the Shenwu Alliance not prosper?"

An Lushui laughed heartily, stroked his beard, and was in high spirits.

However.

Before his smile could fully bloom...

"Report!!!"

A panicked voice suddenly came from outside the hall.

A disciple of the Shenwu Alliance stumbled in, his face pale and drenched in sweat.

An Lushui frowned and barked unhappily, "What's the panic? Is the sky falling?"

The disciple's legs went weak, and he collapsed to his knees.

"All... Alliance Leader! The sky really is falling!"

An Lushui's expression changed. "What happened?"

The disciple spoke frantically.

"Outside... a huge crowd has arrived!"

"Wang Tianlong of the Wang Family has surrounded our headquarters with dozens of people!"

The smile on An Lushui's face instantly froze.

He stood up abruptly, staring at the disciple in disbelief. "What did you say? Wang Tianlong? He brought people to surround our headquarters?"

He couldn't quite process it.

Hadn't that old geezer reached a consensus with the Shenwu Alliance to fight Ye Chen together?

How could he...

Come here to surround them???

The disciple nodded frantically.

"Ye... Yes!"

"And people from the Dragon Group! So many from the Dragon Group!"

"They're all armed and have blocked all the entrances and exits!"

An Lushui's mind went blank.

Wait...

How did Wang Tianlong get involved with the Dragon Group?

No matter how much face that old guy had, he definitely couldn't mobilize the Dragon Group...

He took a deep breath and asked coldly, "Where is Gongyang Shou?"

The disciple's expression became even worse, and he stammered.

"The... The Great Elder... he's here too, and he came with Wang Tianlong!"

An Lushui's pupils suddenly constricted. "They came together?"

"Yes." The disciple gave a bitter smile. "And they said they're here today to... investigate the Shenwu Alliance!"

Upon hearing this, An Lushui understood instantly.

The next second.

He slammed the table and roared, "He betrayed the Shenwu Alliance???"

Just as he finished speaking, the doors to the council hall were kicked open!

Bang!!!

Figures filed in one after another.

Wang Tianlong and Gongyang Shou then walked in.

With his hands behind his back, Wang Tianlong strode into the hall, his gaze falling on An Lushui's face as he spoke calmly.

"Alliance Leader An Lushui, I hope you've been well."

An Lushui's face was terrifyingly grim. "Gongyang Shou! You ungrateful dog! You actually dare to bring people to investigate your own nest???"