Shortly after Zheng-Fu left the Monster Liquor Clan, he arrived in front of the Enchanted Monster Tavern. Today, the tavern was much busier than usual because it was reopening for the first time after renovations following the recent battle.

In addition to the large crowd, many highly skilled martial masters from other regions had also gathered. As Zheng-Fu surveyed the scene, he noticed that these martial masters had different appearances and characteristics compared to the locals. Moreover, their armor looked more distinct and impressive.

"Is that someone from the Nine Conquest Monster Movement Group?"

"Which one? Ah! Yes, it's them. And look, the Monster Guardians Group is here too!"

"Look, that's the Spirit-Hunting Wolf Group. They're said to be the wildest and craziest group in the region. Are they joining the maneuver this time?"

"I can't believe it! Three powerful groups, each as strong as the city governor and the six commanders, are here today. This maneuver is going to be exciting."

People heading to the Enchanted Monster Tavern chattered excitedly as they spotted the young and middle-aged men from these powerful groups standing proudly at the entrance, waiting for the staff to set up special tables for them.

These groups were indeed powerful in the region. They weren't directly under any city governor's control and didn't take orders from the Monster King's six commanders. The only one they respected and feared was the Monster King himself.

As such, neither the major clans nor the powerful individuals in Huang-Di City were of any concern to them. Although these people weren't the most powerful members of their groups, they held high-ranking positions.

Suddenly, the sound of a young woman screaming interrupted the atmosphere.

"Let me go! Release me!"

Not far from where Zheng-Fu stood, one of the highly skilled martial masters from the Spirit-Hunting Wolf Group was forcibly dragging a young Monster Tribe woman with a well-proportioned figure that caught the attention of the men nearby.

The martial master was lecherously pulling her towards him. Next to her, a young Monster Tribe man lay on the ground, breathing heavily, nearly dying after being stabbed by the martial master's sword.

Despite the scene, not a single person thought to intervene, not even Huang-Di City's garrison. The only one who could stop this atrocity would be the city governor himself. However, even if Dan-Ge arrived, he wouldn't be able to do much since the Spirit-Hunting Wolf Group's power wasn't far behind his own.

Sacrificing one woman would be preferable to starting a war with the Spirit-Hunting Wolf Group, which would lead to unnecessary losses.

Because of this, the members of the Spirit-Hunting Wolf Group were always arrogant when they came here. They did as they pleased, as long as they didn't go too far. But just as the martial master was about to pull the young woman into his grasp, a sound pierced the air.

Zing!!!

Slash!!!

As the sound passed over the martial master's arm, it was severed from his body instantly. The young woman, who had been pulled by the martial master, suddenly collapsed, released from his grip. A loud cry of pain and suffering followed.

Aaaaaargh!!!

"My... my... my arm! My arm!!!"

The middle-aged martial master from the Spirit-Hunting Wolf Group screamed in agony, clutching his severed arm to stop the blood from gushing out. The other highly skilled martial masters from the group gasped in shock.

A young man, who was the leader of the group, quickly composed himself and shouted, "Who!? Who dares to interfere with our Spirit-Hunting Wolf Group!?" as he unleashed the first-level Divine Emperor stage energy wave.

Wooooosh!!!

"…"

But no one dared to answer him. The surrounding people all lowered their heads to avoid his wrath. Only the other two forces remained unmoved, as their strength was comparable to that of the Spirit-Hunting Wolf Group.

"Good! Since no one will admit it, I'll kill everyone here!" The young man, furious and embarrassed by the insult to his group, threatened to kill everyone around to flush out the culprit.

At that moment, a powerful voice rang out, "This is too much, Spirit-Hunting Wolf Group! Do you think this is a place where you can kill as you please? Do you think I, Dan-Ge, City Governor of Huang-Di City, am afraid of your group? Not at all. If you dare, try killing someone!"

Dan-Ge's powerful voice, accompanied by a terrifying energy wave, immediately caused the young man's face to pale. The difference in their energy levels was clear.

"I... I... I don't dare. I just want to find the person who attacked our Spirit-Hunting Wolf Group. I wasn't planning on killing people randomly!" the young man stammered in fear, unwilling to defy Dan-Ge.

"Huh! You don't dare? And what about that young man lying there? Isn't it fitting for your people to get hurt in return? If you don't like it, you can always come to me for justice. Including your clan leader!"

Dan-Ge continued speaking without showing any respect toward the Spirit-Hunting Wolf Group in the slightest. At the moment, with two high-level experts in the city, the Spirit-Hunting Wolf Group's decision to cause trouble here was as good as a death sentence.

Moreover, during the recent party, Dan-Ge had consumed a large amount of Zheng-Fu's Purple Heavenly Demon Potion Liquor, which caused his power level to increase slightly. Even this slight increase was enough to make him stronger than the leaders of the three major forces.

"No... I don't dare! I don't dare, sir!" the young man gritted his teeth before replying politely. He decided to report this incident to his group's leader and have him handle the situation.

The defeat of the Spirit-Hunting Wolf Group by City Governor Dan-Ge brought satisfaction to many of the city's people and merchants, who had been oppressed by the group for years.

The other two forces nearby remained silent. They hadn't come here to provoke the city governor. Their purpose was simply to participate in the upcoming maneuver.

Only the six major cities controlled by the king's six commanders had their own maneuver arenas. In each city, the city governor or commander was in charge.

Creeeak!!!

As the chaos began to subside, the sound of a large door opening drew everyone's attention. It came from the Enchanted Monster Tavern's grand entrance.

"Welcome, honored guests! Today is a special day as we reopen the Enchanted Monster Tavern after its renovation. We are honored to have young masters and highly skilled martial masters from all three major forces in the region joining us for this maneuver. We also have many other skilled martial masters eager to witness the event," the tavern leader announced.

"So, as the current Enchanted Monster Tavern Leader, I'd like to invite everyone to enjoy the fun, along with our liquor, young ladies, and beautiful music!"

Oooh!!!

Hey!!!

"I'll be the first to go in and pick the most beautiful girl to snuggle up to!"

"I'm going in first!"

"Huh! You think you'll be first? It'll be me!"

The crowd grew rowdy after the tavern leader's enticing invitation. His words had a mesmerizing effect, akin to the charm of an enchanting woman. It was fitting that their tavern name matched the leader's persuasive manner.

But for Zheng-Fu, this was all too common. He was here for the maneuver, not for the liquor or the women. The tavern leader's sweet words had no effect on him.

Huh...?

"Is that the Young Master from the Silver Body Clan? I didn't expect you to come. Come, I'll take you to a special seat!" The tavern leader's voice suddenly rang out, addressing Zheng-Fu, who was standing among the crowd. He soared down and landed near Zheng-Fu.

"Thank you very much, Master Elder, for the invitation. If so, I will accept without hesitation," Zheng-Fu responded respectfully, clasping his hands in thanks as he accepted the offer.

The onlookers were shocked and confused by this display. Even the highly skilled martial masters from the three major forces hadn't received such a favorable reception from the tavern leader, who was second only to the city governor.

Who was this young man? Why was he being treated so well and seemed so close to the tavern leader? Soon, the people realized who the two young men following the tavern leader were and where they came from.

They remembered that the Silver Body Clan had made a shocking impact in the last competitive rally. Their clan leader's energy level had increased significantly, and their young members had won first and second prizes.

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