Chapter 284: Notoriety (1st Update!)
As he rapidly retreated, Wei Donglai was also feeling quite aggrieved.
He, a Grandmaster in the late stage of Huajin, an exceptional figure even among Grandmasters, had set out to deal with some Grandmasters in the early stage of Huajin this time. He had even brought along nearly the same number and caliber of Huajin Grandmasters, yet he inexplicably could not get close to the opponent.
How could he not feel frustrated when his formidable strength could not be brought into play?
"Young man, you dare to insult us by calling us lackeys? Do you think that this is still ancient times? Doing the work of the government, the work of the officials, is being a lackey? Do you know that we are now in a society ruled by law! Maintaining order is everyone's responsibility!
Martial artists like you who rely on your strength, killing entire families at will, deserve to be punished by everyone! We, the people of martial arts, prioritize chivalry. The elder Wei is even one of the elders of the Martial Arts Alliance.
Since we happened to encounter this situation, naturally we could not ignore it!" A martial arts Grandmaster, while retreating and evading attacks, spoke sternly.
As he spoke, the eyes of this martial arts Grandmaster were shining, and a series of thoughts were running through his mind.
"I know there are some martial arts friends around watching the battle. I call on you, with your sense of justice, to join us in punishing this evildoer, and restoring peace to Huaxia! This battle involves more than a dozen martial arts Grandmasters, and is a battle of historical significance.
If we kill these evildoers today, the martial arts world will undeniably be cleaned up, and countless common people, countless people in the martial arts world, will remember your names!" Subsequently, the martial arts Grandmaster raised his head, looked around, and spoke loudly.
You have to admit, this martial arts Grandmaster's rhetoric was quite compelling. Who among us does not desire recognition and wealth? Each is sweet to the taste. Martial arts Grandmasters, it is easy for them to obtain wealth, so although they desire wealth, it is not something they absolutely must have.
Most martial arts Grandmasters, however, crave recognition and fame.
At this moment, not only did he speak in a very righteous manner, but he also offered a big piece of cake.
A metaphorical cake related to fame and repute.
It seemed that if some martial arts Grandmasters joined, they could gain this recognition that would last a lifetime, never to be forgotten throughout history.
Unfortunately, those who can reach the level of martial arts Grandmaster are not idiots. They didn't initially side with the Mie Family, which indicates that most of them are cautious, either not wanting to get involved in this matter, or simply watching for the fun of it from other forces.
If the situation were advantageous, with this Grandmaster's words, they might not mind joining and owing a favor to the Mie family.
However, the strength of Lin Yun and his people was not ordinary strong. In a short period of time, three martial arts Grandmasters had fallen. Even Wei Donglai, a Grandmaster in the late stage of Huajin, had to retreat rapidly. So who would dare to intervene?
As for the martial artists below the level of Grandmaster, even if they were tempted, they did not have the qualifications to intervene.
For a moment, the surroundings were silent.
Deep within the Mie family villa.
"Captain, should we do something? If we made a move now, we might be able to encourage those powerful people around to act..." Said one person in a low voice.
They were actually members of the Sky Group.
"We are too far away, and we wouldn't be in time. Additionally, there's not much point. The opponent's strength is too formidable. The powerful people around are not fools. Even if we make a move, we may not be able to mobilize many people, and even if we do, it may not have a significant effect. Instead, it might alert Lin Yun and his people..." One person shook his head and said.
"Instead, if we save our strength and make a move at a crucial moment, then that time, if we make the call, some of the stronger people around may not refuse to help..." After a pause, this person spoke again in an indifferent tone.
"Don't worry, these people's largest reliance is the firearms they hold. But these weapons they carry, how many bullets can they fire... I estimate that this battle will soon change..." Then, this person continued.
He was right. Those Grandmasters, who were retreating rapidly, were waiting for Lin Yun and his group to run out of bullets. With such a large scale bullet output, how many bullets would that need?
Even if these bullets were somewhat odd, not typical metal bullets, there should still be a quantity limit!
However, they couldn't wait anymore!
Lin Yun's group was getting closer and closer to them. The bullets they fired were still pouring out, showing no signs of decreasing!
Some of them were barely holding out!
If the firepower of Lin Yun's group continues unabated, it won't be long before they start losing people!
The martial arts Grandmaster who had spoken earlier felt a sinking feeling in his heart.
He was in the early stage of Huajin, one of only two Grandmasters remaining at this level. If people started to fall, he and the other person could very likely be the first to face the onslaught.
What he had said earlier... certainly had the intention of inviting some powerful people around to join in...
However, his larger intention was to suggest that the hidden Sky Group take action!
A government lackey?
He had even said something as obvious as that!
If the Sky Group did act, it was very possible that it would also mobilize some strong people around them!
Then, there would be others to bear the brunt of Lin Yun's group's firepower... unlike now, with the fall of three members, the firepower of Lin Yun's group was concentrated more and more on the remaining members.
This was also why they were becoming more and more endangered.
Now, he was terrified that Lin Yun's group would suddenly ignore Wei Donglai and Wang Zhenhai and focus their firepower to eradicate the two Huajin early-stage Grandmasters first. In that case, they would be even more endangered.
Therefore, he really hoped that the Sky Group would take action at this time.
In his opinion, after he had said what he had, it was the best time for the Sky Group to take action.
However, as time passed second by second, there was still no sign of the Sky Group acting.
He felt more and more apprehensive and angry.
The Sky Group... were they using them to drain Lin Yun's group of ammunition?
He was not an idiot. On the contrary, he was very intelligent. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to make such manipulative comments in such a dangerous situation!
The number of bullets, that was Lin Yun's group's biggest problem!
Once this problem was resolved, it would be time for Lin Yun's group to suffer casualties!
It was also... the best time for the Sky Group to appear!
Only then, they, the martial arts Grandmasters under the rain of bullets, would be in danger!
Wei Donglai might not be abandoned, the Sky Group members not daring to leave him behind, after all, Wei Donglai had a significant background!
But as for him and the other early-stage Huajin individual... that was hard to say...
This was exactly what made him even more angry!
"People of the martial arts world, justice first? Maintaining order is everyone's responsibility? Fine words about the people of the martial arts world being just first and foremost! Fine words about maintaining order being everyone's responsibility!
Do you know what the Mie family has done that makes me want to eradicate them?" On hearing the martial arts Grandmaster's words, Lin Yun gave a cold laugh.
Lin Yun vaguely understood that this martial arts Grandmaster's words possibly had a different goal, and he didn't really think that way in his heart. However, he knew that some of the powerful people around might agree with him.
There were some powerful individuals around, he had faintly sensed their presence when he arrived. He initially thought they were hidden members of the Mie Family, but it seemed now that they were not.
Lin Yun didn't want to be labeled as an evildoer by this martial arts Grandmaster in front of so many people. If he managed to rally some righteous martial artists against them, that would be a scenario Lin Yun wanted to avoid.
"I had set up Qingyun Company, which was developing well, but then it was coveted by the Mie family and another family, the Lu family. They brazenly demanded 80% of the shares.
When I disagreed, they brazenly used their overwhelming martial force and suddenly attacked me and the people around me, resulting in an unknown number of deaths and injuries amongst my employees and subordinates..." Said Lin Yun coldly.