Supreme Dragon Lord-Chapter 202 - Thorough Investigation!

Upon hearing this, everyone began to murmur among themselves. In a life-and-death battle, regardless of the outcome, neither party should be held accountable. This had always been the rule enforced by the Martial Ancestor. For Shangguan Yuan to seek retribution now, simply because Shangguan Pojun was dead, was not only extremely unfair but also something the disciples could not accept.

Chu Zhentian turned to Shangguan Yuan. "Second Brother, do not be rash. We must act with reason and evidence. Since Shangguan Pojun willingly entered a life-and-death battle with Long Chen, you, as the Earth King, have an even greater duty to abide by the rules of our Martial Ancestor. Is that not so?"

Hearing this, Shangguan Yuan’s expression darkened.

Just then, a voice brimming with authority echoed from a distance. "I didn’t expect the Martial Ancestor to be so lively. It seems I’ve arrived at the perfect time."

"Who is it?"

"Who dares trespass in our Martial Ancestor?"

At these words, all the Disciples of the Martial Sect present immediately went on alert. They scanned their surroundings, but there was no one in sight.

Only a few, including Chu Zhentian and Long Chen, looked in the same direction in unison. From that direction, they could all feel several powerful auras approaching.

Chu Zhentian and Tuoba Jin exchanged a look, both seeing the grave expression on the other’s face.

Following their gaze, they finally saw several figures hovering in the air above the Martial Ancestor.

"People from the World King Palace?" Chu Zhentian muttered, recognizing their origins the moment he saw them.

"Why are they here?" Tuoba Jin’s brows furrowed deeply. They wouldn’t come here without a reason! These people from the World King Palace almost never visit. For them to appear so suddenly... this matter is anything but simple!

Long Chen glanced at the group. The one exuding the most powerful aura was the middle-aged man in the lead: Mo Bo, an envoy from the World King Palace. Clad in a white robe, he was tall and stately, his presence naturally commanding respect. A single glance was enough to make one feel distinctly inferior.

Beside him stood a man with a stern expression, from whom a palpable, hostile energy radiated.

Next, Long Chen’s eyes fell upon a familiar face. It was Ma Cheng, one of the Heaven’s Chosen from the Sword Ancestor whom he had met at the Demon Pursuit Conference. He hadn’t expected to see him here.

At this thought, Long Chen’s brow furrowed slightly. This is probably not as simple as it seems. He even had a nagging feeling they were here for him.

Just as Long Chen looked at Ma Cheng, Ma Cheng’s gaze locked onto him as well. The corners of Ma Cheng’s mouth curled into a deep, knowing smile.

"I am an envoy from the World King Palace. You see me before you, yet you do not offer your respects?" the leading middle-aged man said coolly, his sharp gaze sweeping over the many Disciples of the Martial Sect below.

Hearing this, the assembled Disciples of the Martial Sect snapped out of their daze.

Led by Chu Zhentian, they all bowed respectfully toward the figures above and declared in unison, "We welcome Your Excellencies from the World King Palace!"

Amidst the respectful cries of the Disciples of the Martial Sect, Ma Cheng’s group slowly descended to the ground.

Chu Zhentian stepped forward and asked, "Your Excellencies’ sudden visit to the Martial Ancestor has caught us unprepared. Please forgive our lack of hospitality. May I ask what important matter brings you here?"

Mo Bo nodded slightly. "Indeed. I have come today to thoroughly investigate the recent Demon Pursuit Conference."

"A thorough investigation?" Chu Zhentian was perplexed, and the others looked just as baffled. An investigation into the Demon Pursuit Conference? What could they possibly want? Everyone’s mind was filled with questions.

Mo Bo spoke to Chu Zhentian, his tone cool. "The one who placed first in the recent Demon Pursuit Conference was a disciple from your Martial Ancestor named Long Chen. Bring him out now!"