Under the astonished gazes of the crowd, a group of people slowly emerged from the entrance of the Tianhai Gymnasium.

Eight men clad in black Zhongshan jackets walked out. Their expressions were stern, their strides were in perfect unison, and their collective auras seemed to be intertwined.

Seeing these eight, a sharp light flashed in Wang Wu's eyes. His face grew solemn as he muttered, "The Northern Dragon Guard, the most elite of the Northern Dragon Guard…"

Wong Qifu's expression tightened.

Encircled by the eight men was a middle-aged woman dressed in a black cheongsam. She was regal and luxurious, exuding an innate grace with every move.

The sight of this woman not only soured Jin Hankang's expression but also sent shockwaves through the hearts of every major family present.

Ki Qinyin was, after all, a major figure.

Ki Qinyin hailed from the centuries-old Ki Family of Jiangnan and was the eldest daughter of the Ki Family Head of her generation. She had been born the pampered darling of a prominent family.

But what was even more impressive was how she had boldly fled an arranged marriage. She eloped to the North with a young man named Yu Kangan, which sent the Ki Family into a tremendous fury. They had even sought to hunt them down and eliminate them completely.

Who would have thought that ten years later, Yu Kangan would come to rule the Northern Territory? He was proclaimed the Northern Territory Dragon King and suddenly stood shoulder to shoulder with the other great powers in Huaxia.

Compared to Wong Ting, who was still fighting in the Southern Territory, Yu Kangan's status was much higher.

Of course, this was partly due to age; Yu Kangan was considerably older than Wong Ting, so it was only natural for his status to be higher. Given a little more time, Wong Ting would inevitably rise to stand on equal footing with Yu Kangan.

This was why so many people were pledging allegiance to Wong Ting early. First, there was a high probability that Wong Ting would unite the Southern Territory. Second, he was the most likely candidate to become the next Alliance Hierarch of the Martial Alliance. With two major powers in his grasp, how could anyone resist submitting to him?

When Yu Kangan became the Northern Territory Dragon King, Ki Qinyin was instantly elevated to the position of Madame Dragon King. By then, the Ki Family no longer dared to act against Yu Kangan. In fact, they were scrambling for a chance to cooperate.

Ki Qinyin, in turn, suddenly gained the Ki Family's support, along with the prestigious title of Madame Dragon King. Her status was now incredibly noble, and her power was formidable.

This was a woman who could run rampant in any city she visited. Yet now, she had come to Tianhai.

There was only one question on everyone's mind: What is Ki Qinyin doing in Tianhai, and why did she just reproach Jin Hankang on Xu Ke's behalf? Could it be that Xu Ke has a good relationship with the Northern Territory Dragon King?

Seeing Ki Qinyin step forward, Chen Xiong took a deep breath and put on a smile. "Madame Yu, your presence honors us. My apologies for not greeting you sooner."

At this moment, Chen Xiong could only step forward and greet her as the Martial Alliance Leader of the Tianhai Martial Alliance. But his mind was racing. Ki Qinyin's sudden arrival, without so much as a notification… could it be that Yu Kangan has malicious designs on Tianhai? However, I can be certain of one thing. Ki Qinyin definitely has no connection with Jin Hankang and his cronies. Otherwise, she wouldn't have spoken to him like that the moment she walked in.

Seeing Chen Xiong approach, Ki Qinyin gave a slight smile. "Alliance Leader Chen, there's no need for formalities. I'm merely passing through, just stopping by to have a look."

As soon as she said this, everyone maintained a calm exterior while cursing inwardly. Passing through? Do you take us for three-year-olds?

Chen Xiong gave a bitter smile. "Well, since Madame Yu is interested in watching our competition, you are of course most welcome. However, the competition is nearly over. I'm afraid there's not much left to see..."

Chen Xiong meant that since Ki Qinyin had arrived so late, there wasn't much of a match left to watch. After all, Xu Ke had already crippled Qian Jun.

But upon hearing this, Ki Qinyin let out a delicate laugh. "Who says there's nothing interesting to watch just because the competition is over? Didn't I just hear Elder Jin announce that he was going to capture Xu Ke and drag him back to Long Capital to be interrogated by Yan Xuehai? Come now. I'm very interested to see how Elder Jin plans to bully the weak and abuse his power!"

As soon as these words were uttered, everyone was taken aback.

Chen Xiong and Yuan Shang were both stunned for a moment before delight bloomed in their eyes.

Regardless of her initial reason for coming to Tianhai, Ki Qinyin's current stance made it clear that she was siding with Xu Ke. She was openly accusing that old brute Jin Hankang of disregarding the facts of the matter.

The members of the Ye and Huang families, who had just stood up and were ready for a direct confrontation with the Wang Family's martial artists, suddenly looked grim.

If Madame Dragon King were to intervene, how could they possibly let Jin Hankang forcibly take Xu Ke away? But they didn't understand. Why is Ki Qinyin speaking up for Xu Ke? Could she have some sort of relationship with him?

On the Wang Family's side, Wang Wu's face brightened with joy. "Miss, Mister Xu is safe now!" With a single word from Madame Dragon King, how could Jin Hankang possibly dare to arrest him?

Wong Qifu, however, looked suspicious. "Why would Ki Qinyin suddenly help Xu Ke?"

Xu Ke himself had the same question. As he watched the regal and elegant Ki Qinyin emerge, he was filled with doubt. He had, of course, heard of Madame Dragon King, but this was the first time he had seen her in person. For Madame Dragon King to help him upon their very first meeting was naturally perplexing. What is going on? 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Just then, Xu Ke suddenly noticed Ki Qinyin give him a look of profound gratitude. He was stunned. Why does this feel so familiar…

But when he came back to his senses, he found Ki Qinyin as aloof as before. Perhaps that look was just my imagination.

After Ki Qinyin finished speaking, Jin Hankang's voice thundered throughout the gymnasium, "Madame Yu, I am acting in accordance with the Martial Alliance's regulations! How can you accuse me of distorting right and wrong?!"

He was furious, but at the same time, terrified.

It wasn't that he couldn't arrest Xu Ke and drag him back to Long Capital in front of Madame Dragon King, but the problem was that he needed a legitimate pretext.

If Ki Qinyin managed to substantiate her accusation that he was "distorting right and wrong," not only would he be doomed, but the Martial Alliance's entire reputation would be tarnished. At that point, the whole Martial Alliance would be implicated by his actions today.

Therefore, Jin Hankang could no longer arrest Xu Ke. His priority now was to find a way to shut Ki Qinyin's mouth and prevent her from spreading the story.

"Whether or not it's a distortion of right and wrong is something everyone here has seen with their own eyes."

Ki Qinyin's lips curled into a cold smile. "I had always thought my husband was the very definition of a domineering man, but after meeting Elder Jin today, I realize that when it comes to being tyrannical, you far surpass him.

"I wonder, is this Elder Jin's personal preference, or do all members of the Martial Alliance enjoy acting so indiscriminately, without distinguishing black from white?

"I would very much like to be enlightened on this matter today."

Jin Hankang's expression tightened, his mind racing. He took a deep breath and said, "Madame Yu, your claim that I am tyrannical is utter nonsense. If we are to speak of tyranny, then it is this madman Xu Ke, who dared to strike even after the referee called a halt, who is truly the worst offender.

"As for our Martial Alliance's code of conduct, you should know that we are renowned throughout the country for our amicability.

"The Northern Dragon Guard, on the other hand, I often hear has a reputation for being rough and domineering. If Madame Yu intends for the Northern Dragon Guard to operate domestically, it would be best to change that style of conduct."