Chapter 1241: Pre-Battle Mobilization

After much deliberation, under Kai Xin’s imposing gaze from above, Orochimaru finally took the jade pendant with trepidation. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, he reluctantly accepted the legacy of Tian Dao Song Que and embraced the title of the top disciple of Jin Xiu He Shan.
To others, it seemed as though Orochimaru was eagerly embracing his most glorious moment…
But only Kai Xin and Orochimaru themselves knew that this was an extremely difficult decision—one that would determine Orochimaru’s path in the martial world from now on.
Orochimaru made his inevitable choice!
With mixed feelings, he held the jade pendant and stepped aside.
He had joined Jin Xiu He Shan for the sake of Tian Dao Song Que’s legacy, but he had only intended to move freely between Jin Xiu He Shan and the Wild Wolf Organization, observing the battles to gain the greatest benefits.
But now…
Kai Xin’s words shattered his composure and plans completely. Unless he disappeared completely with Tian Dao Song Que’s legacy and gave up the role of Orochimaru, which he had pursued for five years, he would have to act as a member of Jin Xiu He Shan from then on. If he refused, Kai Xin and Bai Xiao Sheng could easily restrict all his freedoms.
“…”
At Ji Feng’s signal, Orochimaru raised the jade pendant briefly before walking to the side of the podium, his mood deeply troubled.
Kai Xin turned his gaze away from Orochimaru:
“Now, I will announce the three best disciples in this competition.”
Ji Feng promptly reallowed everyone to speak and communicate, and instantly, the arena became lively again! Everyone’s attention focused on Windy Li, Mo Feng, and Qing Deng Mu Yu.
Kai Xin’s voice echoed throughout the arena:
“They are Windy Li, Qing Deng Mu Yu, and Mo Feng… Of course, many others also performed excellently—Silver Fox, Knife, Thunder, Strip, Howling Moon. The later group also had outstanding performances and could easily be included among the top disciples. I will personally reward them appropriately later… Now, please invite the three of them onto the stage.”
Windy Li, Qing Deng Mu Yu, Mo Feng…
The three stepped onto the stage one after another.
Facing Lin Xiao, one of his former gang partners, Mo Feng simply nodded slightly without any other reaction.
“You all performed well this time, especially Windy Li and Qing Deng Mu Yu. Their strength already surpasses that of ordinary top experts. Mo Feng held back slightly in terms of strength, but I greatly admire his record of never losing in the pre-competition trials.”

Happy provided guidance and care for all three of them. Noting Mo Feng’s slightly softer expression, he then announced, “According to the rules before the competition, you will be eligible to choose one top-quality divine weapon and a set of magic artifacts from the gang’s warehouse. For specific requests, you can contact Ji Feng to handle it…”
“Thank you, Master!”
Xuanfeng Xiao Li immediately bowed in gratitude. Qingdeng Muyu and Mo Feng also bowed to express their thanks. The heroes in the arena congratulated them…
“The remaining brothers will each receive a magic artifact. After the competition, Ji Feng will allocate contribution points to each of you.”
…
“This competition is now officially concluded!”
…
Although Happy declared the competition over, the people in the arena did not leave immediately. Leaders of various factions and gangs sat down quietly, staring solemnly at Lin Xiao, Meiying, and Bai Xiaosheng, who were standing up on the stage. One of the purposes of the Jinxiu Tianxia group was to watch the event, but there was another major highlight!
The Imperial Guard!
Happy had clearly stated in the call for heroes that he hoped to invite all the heroes in the world to form an alliance to fight against the Wild Wolves and break their dominance over the global martial world. The end of the competition marked just the beginning of another major event!
…
“This competition was held to select members for forming the ‘Imperial Guard’ to counter the Wild Wolves! I believe everyone has heard about it…”
…
The sound that rang out once again above the arena confirmed everyone’s suspicions! Everyone held their breath and listened attentively…
“Jinxiu Heshan has been established for no more than two months… yet it now has over two million members. Thanks to the support of fellow martial artists, it has become one of the largest gangs in the Central Plains!”
Meiying and Lin Xiao stood silently beside Happy, filled with emotion. From Happy’s return to the martial world to the creation and growth of Jinxiu Heshan, it could only be described as remarkable and incredible! Who could have imagined just half a year ago that Happy could reach this level so quickly? A call for heroes that gathered hundreds of thousands of heroes from the Central Plains?!
Looking around the grand arena, recalling the competition among the top 100 experts, and the days of large-scale pre-competition drills… Each of these things was beyond their imagination and seemingly impossible… But Happy made it happen!
As naturally as breathing, everything fell into place after his arrangements. Both of them couldn’t help but think: From now on! The entire Central Plains might enter the era of Jinxiu Heshan, an era dominated by Happy!
…
Lin Xiao and Meiying were deeply moved.

Mo Feng, Xiao Li the Cyclone, Qing Deng Mu Yu, Orochimaru, Ji Feng, and others also stood silently behind Happy, each harboring different thoughts and feelings, their gazes complex as they stared at Happy’s back and profile!
Mo Feng was once the leader of the Xiyi Gate, one of its original founders!
Unfortunately, due to his lack of skill in gang management and awareness of crises, the gang eventually split apart. The Yipin Hall was easily defeated, and the once-great leader of Xiyi Gate found himself alone and in a desolate situation.
Mo Feng joined Jinxiu Heshan because Happy’s experiences were very similar to his own—both had been framed by Meng Yun, both had gone from strength to weakness, endured the worst, and been abandoned by everyone… But Happy’s fierce retaliation after returning to the martial world ignited the passion within her.
Happy’s achievements and experiences deeply moved and inspired Mo Feng.
Especially when the Yipin Hall was completely driven out of the Central Plains by Jinxiu Heshan, Mo Feng was overjoyed and resolved to join Jinxiu Heshan without hesitation.
Partly, he wanted to understand himself better like Happy; partly, he wanted to become stronger to help Jinxiu Heshan and keep Meng Yun, his archenemy, out of the Central Plains forever.
…
Xiao Li the Cyclone.
His impression of Happy was one of admiration!
Xiao Li was just an ordinary disciple in the Murong family and unknown in the martial world. Since Happy became famous, her experiences could almost be turned into a legendary novel.
Xiao Li had repeatedly subscribed to Happy’s REP to learn from it and gain inspiration!
He decided to join Jinxiu Heshan when the Wild Wolves invaded the Central Plains!
But now, he considered that decision the most important and wise of his life!!
That decision brought him into Happy’s sight, allowed him to receive her personal guidance and obtain “Dou Zuan Xing Yi,” and later, he got “Xi Xing Da Fa,” thus creating his own legend.
Now, his feelings for Happy were mostly admiration for an idol and a leader.
Every word and phrase spoken by Happy was deeply engraved in his soul.
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Staring at Happy’s back, Orochimaru was filled with mixed emotions—he didn’t know what to feel!
He had always thought that although Happy’s intelligence and strength had reached their peak, the Yipin Hall and the Wild Wolves must be planning a third invasion and an even more insane comeback.
At such a time, by taking over Song Que’s legacy, even Happy wouldn’t choose to fight him. Then he could skillfully navigate between the two factions, absorb Song Que’s legacy, grow rapidly, and become someone on par with Happy.

But Happy’s bold indifference in this great competition and his decisive ways of suppressing rivals clearly demonstrated his overwhelming strength, which filled him with unease! What worried him the most, however, were Happy’s words, laden with hidden meanings… Happy revealed a piece of information to him: “I know who you are! I know everything about you!” It was that somewhat affectionate term “senior” that transformed Happy’s already impressive image into something vast and unfathomable in his eyes…
Compared to the other three, Qingdeng Muyu’s gaze at Happy was simpler—pure curiosity and interest, with a sense of being an outsider, as if observing from a distance, which was quite strange…
“A month ago, the Wild Wolf Organization harbored ambitious plans to take control of my Central Plains. But thanks to the united resistance of the heroes here, they were driven away!”
“Yet sadly… the Wild Wolf Organization’s ambitions have not vanished!”
Happy’s voice echoed quietly above the arena, its rhythmic cadence capturing everyone’s attention.
“Just two days ago, I received news from the Western Regions!”
“My deputy leader, Yi Di, was ambushed by hundreds of top experts from the Wild Wolf Organization and strangled in the Western Regions… Along with him, over eight thousand of my disciples perished.”
Boom!!!
Although fragments of this news had circulated in the martial world, the information was incomplete, leaving many skeptical. Now, with Happy’s confirmation and the specific number of top experts mentioned, it sent shockwaves among the heroes.
“That’s not all… According to Master Bai Xiaosheng’s estimates, the scale of this operation by the Wild Wolf Organization is enormous! Not only has the Evil Emperor come in person, but they’ve also gathered at least 1,800 members in the Western Regions, amassing forces near our Central Plains! Their purpose remains unclear… but it’s possible they intend to use the Western Regions as a gateway to invade our land!”
“Hss…”
The arena was in uproar:
“The Wild Wolf Organization has many top experts, but it’s never happened before that they’ve gathered over a thousand at once…”
“What does the Evil Emperor want this time?!”
“To open a path into our Central Plains from the Western Regions?”
“Do the Wild Wolves want war again?!”
“Damn it!”
“If they want to fight, then let’s fight! Are we afraid of them?”
“Leader Happy, since everyone trusts you, we elect you to lead us in fighting against the Wild Wolves! Give the order, and we’ll send our troops to support you wholeheartedly!”
“That’s right!”
“You’re absolutely right! Leader Happy, just speak up!”

“Let’s form an alliance right now! We’ll gather our troops and send them to the Western Regions to sweep aside all the members of the Wild Wolf Organization, along with those forces in the Western Regions that have pledged allegiance to them!”
“…Right!”
Within the arena, the numerous gangs showed great ambition; with each other speaking back and forth, a fierce fighting spirit quickly arose, filled with tension.