Seeking Martial Dao in All Reborn Lives

Li Ping and Yang Xun’s groups met up at the agreed-upon location. Neither side knew the real reason for the Neon People’s sudden retreat, but soon, intelligence agents scattered throughout Jinmen brought them the truth.

"Zhao Xuanqi broke through the encirclement of three Neon masters at Sanhe Port, leaving two dead and one injured. Only An Yuan Wuyan, the Northern Lord of the Neon Far East Army, barely managed to escape. Afterward, Zhao Xuanqi pursued him to the gates of the Neon Concession Consulate. The Neon Influence, buckling under his pressure, urgently recalled all their soldiers and masters."

The intelligence agent reported truthfully to everyone present.

Upon receiving this news, everyone exchanged glances, their faces etched with disbelief.

The agent’s report was brief, but they all understood the terrifying implications behind those few words. If the Neon People hadn’t actually made such a bizarre retreat, they would have found the intelligence impossible to imagine.

’Three Neon masters—two dead, one fled. A Neon Lord Level master nearly died on the spot. What in the world happened? We knew Zhao Xuanqi was strong, but could he really be *that* strong?’

"Regardless, with Neon’s retreat, they’ve completely lost the initiative. Dawn will be here soon, and our reinforcements will arrive before long. It seems the situation in Jinmen has stabilized. The Neon People’s plan can no longer succeed."

Hearing this, Qi Hongxuan let out a long sigh of relief, as if a great weight had been lifted from his heart.

Neon had retreated and the crisis was averted. For now, their safety was guaranteed. If Neon had won, their own lives would have likely been in danger.

Just then, Bi Celestial Mansion, a master from the Shenxiao Army’s Sixteen Generals, suddenly spoke up, addressing Li Ping and Yang Xun.

"Though Neon has retreated, the situation in Jinmen is far from stable. Zhao Xuanqi’s condition is unknown, and it’s very likely that Neon has only pulled back temporarily. We must remain cautious and not let our guard down. I need to go make arrangements for the Shenxiao Military Department immediately, so I won’t be staying."

Hearing Bi Celestial Mansion’s words, a flicker of understanding crossed the faces of the other masters from the various armies. They immediately understood his intentions.

The group had never been on the same side to begin with; they had only been forced to act together due to the circumstances.

Now that Neon had retreated, the situation in Jinmen was temporarily stable, and Zhao Xuanqi had not yet returned. This was the perfect opportunity for them to go their separate ways.

Li Ping and Yang Xun alone couldn’t possibly stop so many of them from leaving.

"Bi has a point. This is no time to celebrate. The northern front is under pressure and the situation in Jinmen is still unsettled. We also need to return and handle our military affairs in Jinmen, just in case."

"If any of you have new intelligence, feel free to get in touch. As for the situation in Jinmen, we can all consult with each other."

"We won’t stay any longer."

"..."

Qi Hongxuan, Meng Dongtai, and the others quickly chimed in.

"Are you all trying to burn the bridge after crossing it?"

Li Ping said, his eyes narrowing as he stared at the men before him.

"What are you talking about, Li? Though we walk different paths, our stance on supporting the Divine Land is the same. We contributed a great deal just now, and what we’re proposing isn’t an unreasonable request, is it?"

Bi Celestial Mansion said coolly.

"That’s right. We are all acting for the greater good. I’m not sure what you mean by that, Li,"

Qi Hongxuan added.

As they spoke, they subtly shifted their feet, vaguely forming a united front. The scene was now split into two factions.

Qi Hongxuan, Meng Dongtai, Bi Celestial Mansion, Cao Ying, and Huo Ming—five Harmony masters on one side. Li Ping and Yang Xun on the other.

Although the masters from the various armies were generally heavily injured, they had the advantage in numbers.

For a moment, both sides fell silent. The smell of gunpowder hung in the courtyard air. The atmosphere was incredibly tense, as if it could explode at any second.

Suddenly, just as the tension peaked, the grim-faced Li Ping’s expression changed as if he’d switched masks. A smile bloomed on his face. "Why is everyone so tense? We’re all partners here. The situation in Jinmen hasn’t been completely settled yet; we should continue to work together. I was just joking earlier. If you all wish to leave, then please, be my guest."

Hearing this, Bi Celestial Mansion cupped his fists toward the two of them, and with a flash, he was gone from the courtyard without another word.

"We are indebted to you for your help this time. We will repay this favor in the future."

Qi Hongxuan said to them in a low voice, then left with his men.

Meng Dongtai and Cao Ying also gave a slight cupped-fist salute before quickly departing.

Watching their departing figures, both Li Ping and Yang Xun frowned slightly.

"Killing the donkey once the grinding is done. Burning the bridge after crossing the river. They never change their old tricks. We miscalculated this time. We thought this operation would be extremely dangerous and that they would suffer heavy losses. We never expected it to be resolved so quickly. With these guys gone, even with Neon’s retreat, I’m afraid they won’t give up so easily."

Yang Xun said, his tone icy.

"If they don’t know what’s good for them, then we’ll just have to have another go at it. But with Neon as the main enemy, we can’t possibly restrict their freedom. If we did, the other armies would spin it to make our National Salvation Association look like we’re exploiting the chaos to seize power. They’d say we’re wasting strength on infighting and ignoring the bigger picture. We’d be criticized by the whole world and lose the people’s support."

"However, I’m not going to let them off so easily."

A slight smile touched Li Ping’s lips.

"Oh? What did you do?"

Yang Xun raised an eyebrow.

"When we were retreating, I suspected something like this might happen. So I ordered some of our men to quietly withdraw from the battle and surround the armories of the various Jinmen armies. The moment they confirmed the intelligence about Neon’s retreat was genuine, they were to attack those armories. By now, they should have cleaned them out completely, right?"

Li Ping said with a smile.

"You really are something else."

Yang Xun burst out laughing.

"What I’m curious about now," Li Ping said, "is how exactly Zhao Xuanqi managed to pull off a feat like that."

"That man is truly unfathomable. He becomes more of a mystery every day,"

Yang Xun said, shaking his head.

...

...

「Meanwhile」

News of the battle in Jinmen had already spread rapidly throughout the Divine Land.

Zhao Xuanqi’s incredible battle record shocked every faction.

Was the Divine Land about to see the rise of another Eight Kings Level master?!

And most importantly, there was the matter of his age.

Not even twenty!

No one knew just how powerful a person like him might become.

「On the border of the Northern Territory」

Liuhu Town had already been captured by Neon. Several Neon People were gathered in the municipal council chamber, having just received the intelligence from Jinmen.

Among them, the three people sitting at the head of the conference table were the most eye-catching.

The Three Saints.

"Zhao Xuanqi?"

However, not even the Neon Three Saints were seated in the primary seat of the conference room. That seat was occupied by a rather gaunt-looking Neon man.

"The Jinmen plan has failed. Should we dispatch more personnel?"

Someone asked.

"There’s no need. The most important part of this plan was the element of surprise. Now that it has failed, we have lost the initiative. To send more people now would be foolish. Send the order: have our masters in Jinmen withdraw secretly by sea immediately. They are not to linger."

The man in the primary seat said.

"Yes, sir."

Someone replied respectfully.

"Also, regarding this Zhao Xuanqi, elevate him to the highest level on the list of threats from the Divine Land, on par with the Eight Kings. Investigate his current level of strength as quickly as possible."

"You three..."

The man turned his head to look at the three top-tier masters, a sharp glint in his eyes.

"If you get the chance, you must eliminate him."

...

...

「Shangjing. Yuan Mansion.」

After receiving the intelligence from Jinmen, Yuan Tianhao ignored the various suggestions from his advisors and dismissed them all.

Only one person remained in the entire study.

This person was the head butler of the Yuan Mansion, Yuan Tianhao’s most trusted confidant, an old man who had followed him for more than twenty years.

"Hai, prepare the body double. I’m going to Jinmen. I’ll be gone for half a day."

Yuan Tianhao said calmly to the old butler of the Yuan Mansion.

"Military Commander, this?!"

Hearing Yuan Tianhao’s words, Yuan Sea broke out in a cold sweat.

"At this critical moment, all eyes are on you. So many matters require your personal decision. Even if it’s only for half a day, if Neon finds out, it could cause huge problems. The risk is too great."

"After all, the situation in Jinmen right now is simply too chaotic,"

Yuan Sea said in a low voice, terrified the news might leak.

"This man is worth the risk of me going to see him,"

Yuan Tianhao said faintly. He slowly raised his head, gazed at the room’s luxurious ceiling, and added:

"Before I personally head north."

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