108: Chapter 108 Kang Dalei is not worthy to be compared with Meng Chuan

"King Yanhuo, you are presumptuous! Why does Master need to report to you regarding what he does?"

Before Mountain Lord Qin Wu could speak, a woman in a red dress standing to the side spoke up to rebuke him.

"That's right, King Yanhuo. Are you questioning Master?"

King Yanhuo let out a cold snort, his expression carrying a hint of dissatisfaction.

"Qianmu, An Hai, the two of you should stop interrupting. You know clearly that's not what I meant. I only want to ask Master: if it was Master's instruction for that Kang Dalei to kill a Marquis-level Divine Venerable of our Yuanchu Mountain, then I have nothing to say. But if it was that brat's own doing, how should we deal with someone who kills a current Marquis-level Divine Venerable?"

"What is there to deal with? Marquis Nanyue and the Marquis of Luzhou were both killed because they embezzled military supplies. Does King Yanhuo intend to condone them for stealing the people's grain?"

Seeing White Elephant King step out, the anger in King Yanhuo's heart grew even more intense.

"White Elephant King, spare me that. The only reason you are defending that Kang Dalei is because you want him to marry your granddaughter, Bai Xuaner, right?"

"Kang Dalei is my Bai family's son-in-law. Everyone in Xibai Pass knows this. What, is King Yanhuo only just finding out now?"

White Elephant King did not yield in the slightest. As the second-ranked King of Yuanchu Mountain, it would be too embarrassing if he were afraid of King Yanhuo.

"You..."

"Enough, both of you."

Just as King Yanhuo was about to continue bickering with White Elephant King, Mountain Lord Qin Wu suddenly spoke.

"You are all Kings, after all; how can you act so improperly? As for the matter of Kang Dalei killing the Marquis of Luzhou, I will have him kill ten Demon Kings to make up for it. Regarding the Marquis of Luzhou's embezzlement, if it is indeed true, I will hand it over to the Imperial Family. Do you have anything else?"

With just a few words, Mountain Lord Qin Wu brushed the matter aside. Seemingly realizing that Mountain Lord Qin Wu intended to protect Kang Dalei, King Yanhuo felt displeased but had no choice but to let it go.

However, although this matter was settled, he had come today to discuss something else.

"Fine. Since Master has his own plans for this, I won't say anything more. However, I would like to ask: if someone with greater talent than Kang Dalei appears, will you revoke that brat's authority as The World's No. 1 Inspection Envoy?"

"Someone stronger than Kang Dalei appears? King Yanhuo, you aren't talking about that person from your family, are you? But I recall he isn't even a Divine Venerable."

King An Hai said.

King Yanhuo said disdainfully, "My Tong'er's talent is indeed not as good as that brat's, but compared to someone else, that brat's talent is like a flickering lamp compared to the bright moon."

"Who exactly are you talking about? I don't believe there is a younger generation member with more talent than Kang Dalei."

King Qianmu, who was standing nearby, also had his interest piqued.

However, at this moment, King Yanhuo shifted his gaze toward Mountain Lord Qin Wu, who had remained silent.

Mountain Lord Qin Wu noticed King Yanhuo's gaze and knew that if he didn't speak, King Yanhuo likely wouldn't let the matter rest today.

Thus, after pondering for a moment, Mountain Lord Qin Wu said:

"King Yanhuo, if that person truly has greater talent than Kang Dalei, I will naturally revoke Kang Dalei's role as The World's No. 1 Inspection Envoy. If Kang Dalei is stronger than that person, then regarding the affairs of the noble families..."

Seeing Mountain Lord Qin Wu agree so readily, King Yanhuo said without even thinking.

"If that brat truly possesses supreme talent, I, Yan, will never interfere in the affairs of the noble families again."

"Very well. Then tell me, who is this person you claim has higher talent than Kang Dalei?"

Mountain Lord Qin Wu said.

King Yanhuo took a breath and said proudly:

"Meng Chuan of the Meng Family."

"Meng Chuan!" Upon hearing this name, everyone was stunned.

"That Meng Chuan hasn't even broken through to Divine Venerable; how could he be stronger than Kang Dalei?"

"King Yanhuo, did you not sleep today? Are you just spouting nonsense here?"

White Elephant King would not pass up such a good opportunity to snap at King Yanhuo.

Hearing White Elephant King's mockery, King Yanhuo snorted and continued:

"Everyone, don't be so impatient. And White Elephant King, you are so anxious—is it because you're afraid Meng Chuan is stronger than the one you value? If so, you'll end up losing both your granddaughter and your investment."

"You..."

As he spoke, White Elephant King and King Yanhuo were about to start arguing again.

It was Mountain Lord Qin Wu's sharp shout from the side that stopped the two of them.

"If you want to discuss business, then discuss business. If you can't, then the two of you can go outside and have a fight."

Facing the Venerable Mountain Lord Qin Wu, even though they were among the Seven Kings of the World, the two did not dare to be too presumptuous. After glaring coldly at each other, they chose to shut up.

At this moment, Mountain Lord Qin Wu looked at King Yanhuo again and said:

"Tell me about the strength of this Meng Chuan you speak of."

Over the next half-hour, King Yanhuo explained how Meng Chuan had his Dao heart shattered by Kang Dalei and subsequently switched to cultivating the Demonic path.

He fell into the Demonic path overnight, and at 16 years old, his combat power had already reached the mid-stage of the Dark Star Realm.

"What? Mid-stage Dark Star Realm?"

"King Yanhuo, you aren't mistaken, are you? A 16-year-old Marquis?"

"How is this possible?"

The expressions of the Seven Kings varied, but most of them did not believe that Meng Chuan possessed Marquis-level combat power at 16.

"Whether you believe it or not, as long as we let the two of them fight, everything will be clear."

"Are you sure Meng Chuan is only at the mid-stage of the Marquis level?"

Mountain Lord Qin Wu suddenly spoke.

King Yanhuo was very certain, patting his chest with a loud thud.

"Master, whether Meng Chuan has mid-stage Marquis combat power or not, wouldn't we know if he had a match with Kang Dalei?"

Seeing that King Yanhuo was speaking seriously, Mountain Lord Qin Wu sighed and said:

"If Meng Chuan is only at the mid-stage of the Marquis level, then there is no need for a match."

"Master is wise!" King Yanhuo said with a loud laugh.

"With Meng Chuan at the mid-stage of the Marquis level, that Kang Dalei is simply no match for him. This way, we can still preserve some of White Elephant King's face, so he won't be called a senile old fool by others."

King Yanhuo felt very proud at this moment. He hadn't expected Mountain Lord Qin Wu to think so highly of Meng Chuan, already declaring Meng Chuan the winner without even a match.

Watching King Yanhuo's incredibly smug face, White Elephant King snorted coldly and couldn't help but say indifferently:

"King Yanhuo, you don't actually think that the mid-stage of the Marquis level can defeat Kang Dalei, do you?"

King Yanhuo didn't take it to heart, his expression remaining disdainful throughout.

"White Elephant King, I know Kang Dalei is your son-in-law, but Master has already said that there is no need to compare. Are you questioning Master's decision?"

"You..." White Elephant King couldn't stand King Yanhuo's smug expression, but he didn't dare to refute Mountain Lord Qin Wu's words. He could only angrily flick his sleeve and retreat to the side, saying nothing more.

King Yanhuo was now in high spirits; helping the Meng Family that day had been the right bet.

Now, even Master thought highly of Meng Chuan, this youngest Marquis.

His Yan Family was about to become the true number one noble family in the world.

"Master, since Kang Dalei is not worthy of being compared with Meng Chuan, shouldn't his position as The World's No. 1 Inspection Envoy be revoked? And regarding his killing of the noble families, shouldn't there be an explanation for that as well?"

Seeing Mountain Lord Qin Wu supporting Meng Chuan, King Yanhuo decided to strike while the iron was hot and finish off Kang Dalei right then and there.

However, Mountain Lord Qin Wu's next words left the Kings present, and King Yanhuo, shocked beyond measure.

"King Yanhuo, I think you have misunderstood. I am not saying that Kang Dalei is not worthy of being compared to Meng Chuan; rather, I am saying that if Meng Chuan only has mid-stage Marquis combat power, then he could not possibly be a match for Kang Dalei."

"What!"

"Master, you aren't mistaken, are you? How could Meng Chuan at the mid-stage of the Marquis level not be a match for Kang Dalei?"

After his initial shock, King Yanhuo's face was filled with disbelief.

How long had Kang Dalei been a Marquis? How could he be stronger than Meng Chuan, who was at the mid-stage? He simply wouldn't believe it, but looking at Mountain Lord Qin Wu's expression, which didn't seem like he was joking, he began to hesitate.

"I am in no mood to joke with you. Kang Dalei's strength has reached at least the late-stage of the Marquis level."

Mountain Lord Qin Wu said.

In truth, he really wanted to say that Kang Dalei's strength had already reached the Wujian Realm, but he was afraid that doing so would demoralize the Kings present.

Even though he downplayed Kang Dalei's true combat power, when he revealed that it was at the late-stage of the Marquis level, even these seven strongest individuals were stunned for a moment.