As Wang Jian observed the tense standoff between the Zhang Clan and their enemies, he couldn't help but feel a thrill of anticipation.
He knew that Zhang Fei would arrive soon, and he was eager to see what would happen when the hero finally entered the fray.
Despite the odds stacked against them, the Zhang Clan had managed to keep their defensive array up for nearly a month.
But they didn't need to hold out much longer. Within a day, Zhang Fei arrived in Qianwei Town.
However, his swift arrival wasn't due to his own speed alone.
He was accompanied by an elderly man, who appeared to be nothing more than a humble librarian.
In reality, this old man was the former sect master of the branch of Celestial Dragon Sect in the Windhaven Kingdom, and his cultivation was at the peak of the King Realm.
Even the most seasoned experts in Aria City regarded him with respect and awe.
Upon his arrival in Qianwei Town, Zhang Fei made his way to meet with the City Lord to discuss the situation.
When the City Lord informed him of Wang Jian's involvement, Zhang Fei was immediately enraged.
"What? How can Wang Jian represent the Dao of Alchemy Society, The Heavenly Amulet Master's Association, and The Celestial Talisman's Guild?" he demanded to know.
Turning to Xu Yuting, Zhang Fei pleaded, "Surely there must be something you can do to help my clan, Yutong?"
"I have already tried my best to convince the elders to support the Zhang Clan and even sent a letter to my father and grandfather asking for their assistance. However, they rejected my request and even warned me against taking any action," Xu Yuting replied, her voice filled with bitterness.
Zhang Fei's eyes locked onto the City Lord, his voice confident as he spoke, "What about you, City Lord? Will you stand with my clan in this time of need? I assure you, I will owe you a great debt."
The City Lord's face twisted with hesitation. He had seen Wang Jian's power firsthand, and it terrified him to the core. "I would like nothing more than to help you, Zhang Fei," he said, "But I fear that I cannot stand against such a formidable opponent. The consequences could be catastrophic for my people."
Zhang Fei's expression fell at the City Lord's words, but he did not give up. "Please reconsider," he said, his voice imploring, "I have even brought along a powerful expert from the Celestial Dragon Sect. I assure you that nothing will go wrong."
The City Lord remained silent, weighing his options carefully. He seemed slightly convinced as he came to know of this expert.
"Who is this expert?" He asked, intrigued.
A sly grin played across Zhang Fei's lips. "Please follow me," he said, leading the group to a nearby teahouse.
"This is my master from the Celestial Dragon Sect, Huo Mingzhe," Zhang Fei announced, pointing at the old man.
The City Lord and the two women accompanying Zhang Fei couldn't help but feel a sense of awe as they looked at the old man. His eyes glinted with a fierce intensity, and his presence alone seemed to command respect.
Before the old man could even ask a question, Zhang Fei spoke up again. "Master, this is the City Lord. And these two are my women," he said, introducing them to the powerful expert.
The old man simply nodded in acknowledgement, but his eyes held a hint of amusement. "I see," he said with a wry smile.
The City Lord gazed at the man with a questioning look and finally asked, "If you don't mind me asking, what is your cultivation, senior?"
Huo Mingzhe smiled wryly and said, "I have attained the peak of the King Realm."
The City Lord's eyes widened in surprise as the peak of the King Realm was a rare achievement.
Turning his attention back to Zhang Fei, the City Lord spoke with conviction, "The Meng Clan stands by the Zhang Clan's side. We will do everything in our power to assist you in this battle."
Zhang Fei's face lit up with joy at the City Lord's response, but inwardly he was sneering. He knew that the City Lord's decision was likely influenced by the presence of Huo Mingzhe, the expert from the Celestial Dragon Sect.
In the meantime, Wang Jian received a notification from the system.
It stated that there was a minor crack in the relationship between Zhang Fei and the City Lord, and as a result, he received 300 Destiny Points.
He smiled contentedly upon reading this notification.
Moments later, the sound of commotion echoed through the streets as Zhang Fei arrived with a group of powerful experts from the Meng Clan.
Wang Jian heard the noise and opened his eyes, sensing the presence of the new arrivals.
As he observed the scene from afar, a sneer appeared on his face. "The City Lord made a foolish choice," he murmured to himself with disdain.
Despite his calm exterior, Wang Jian knew that he was in for a fierce battle, but he was confident in his abilities. He silently prepared himself for what was to come.
Zhang Fei and the Meng Clan experts charged towards the Lin Clan and Ji Clan members, ready for battle.
As they clashed, Zhang Fei's fists moved swiftly and powerfully, delivering a flurry of attacks to his enemies.
His first technique was the "Roaring Tiger Fist," a technique that allowed him to strike with the power and ferocity of a tiger.
With each punch, the air around him seemed to tremble, and his enemies were pushed back by the sheer force of his blows.
As the battle raged on, Zhang Fei began to incorporate his wind element techniques.
He focused his energy and summoned a gust of wind, which he directed towards his enemies.
The technique was called "Whirlwind Strike," and as the gust of wind hit his enemies, they were knocked off their feet, struggling to regain their balance.
Zhang Fei then used the "Storm Fist" technique, a powerful punch that was infused with the power of the wind.
As he unleashed this attack, the air around him began to swirl and coalesce into a fierce storm. His enemies were caught in the middle of this storm, buffeted by powerful winds that threatened to knock them off their feet.
Despite the overwhelming odds against them, Zhang Fei and the Meng Clan experts fought with incredible skill and determination.
Their enemies struggled to keep up with their speed and power, and as the battle raged on, it became clear that Zhang Fei and his allies were gaining the upper hand.
Wang Jian made sure to observe Zhang Fei's fighting style and could see that it was rather amateurish.
'He isn't a reincarnated monster then. He must have another cheat,' Wang Jian thought.
As he observed Zhang Fei, Wang Jian's eyes fell upon an ancient dragon-shaped ring adorning the middle finger of his right hand. This allowed him to understand Zhang Fei's cheatability.
