The War God's Homecoming

Chapter 524 Challenge Accepted

"Congrats, you got it right!" Night Orchid smiled at Stout.

The incident at the foothills of the Kun Lun Mountains had already spread throughout Glavale several days ago. Not only within the territory but even in countries that kept a close eye on Glavale, news of the incident had reached them.

The former Chief of Central Sky Office and the previous master of a top sect, Sword Sect, had concealed their identities and lived at the foothills of the Kun Lun Mountains for two decades. While most people couldn't determine their purpose for being there, those who had experienced the calamity a hundred years ago had their own speculations--the ancient martial arts geezers from the super sects were among those who could guess more accurately.

Moreover, back then, Quillan Inkwell was forced to leave a piece of the Five Elements Jade Pendant in his possession, which could lead people to think in that direction even more. For these top-tier sects and super sects, they naturally had to prepare for both sides of the situation regarding the revival of the national destiny.

On the one hand, they would do everything they could to prevent the revival of the national destiny to ensure that the capital city, once it became powerful, wouldn't turn against these ancient martial sects; on the other hand, they had to prepare for the worst-case scenario. If the national destiny's revival was a divine decree that couldn't be stopped, they needed to secure the maximum benefits for their sects. The best way to do that was to have members of the ancient martial sects act as the recipients of the national destiny's revival and as the openers of the Five Great National Destiny Channels. This way, they could cultivate a group of peerless geniuses who would outshine their peers. In the future, even if the capital city grew stronger, they would have enough strength to contend with it. "Orchid, there's one thing I don't understand," Stout scratched his head and continued, "Shouldn't the choice of the successor of the nation's revival be decided by the Capital Hall? Why would they need to challenge boss? What chance do the others have?"

"Stout, you're oversimplifying things!" Cole Wilson added. "The revival of the nation's fate is closely related to the chosen successor's personal aura and talents. If it turns out that someone else is more suitable to be the successor than Commander Gardner, the Capital Hall will consider the nation's well-being. Furthermore, public opinion will play a role. If someone successfully builds a narrative and puts pressure on Central Sky Office, they may choose another successor."

"Alright." Stout finally understood the complexity of the situation.

"Commander Gardner, I know you have a low opinion of Ruthless Lordling, but if possible, I suggest you..." Cole Wilson looked at Billy and paused.

"Since he likes to challenge me, I'll play along." Billy smiled and interrupted Cole Wilson's words.

After speculating about the Ruthless Lordling's intentions the day before, Billy had already made up his mind about how to respond.

Billy then turned to Cole Wilson and said, "General Wilson, this doesn't conflict with your trip to the Northern Territories. After I return from the North, I can still accept his challenge."

"Commander Gardner, this may not be our decision to make." Cole Wilson responded with a thoughtful expression.

Just then, the door swung open, and Bob Stokes and lan Blade hurried in.

"General Wilson, you're here too?" The two of them greeted Cole before addressing Billy.

"Do you have some news to share with Billy?" Cole Wilson asked.

"Yes," Bob Stokes replied, looking at Billy. "This morning, people from more than ten bureaus went to the Capital Hall."

"Bob, what's strange about that? Isn't it normal for people from the bureaus to visit there? What's so unusual?" Stout asked, puzzled.Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

"If I'm guessing correctly, they should be people from those clans and noble families." Billy said with a faint smile.

"How did you know, boss?" lan asked in surprise.

"They should be going to request the Capital Hall to mediate Ruthless Lordling's challenge to me." Billy said.

"Boss, you're really something, being able to figure all this out." Bob Stokes nodded.

"Bob, how did the treasury respond to this?" Night Orchid furrowed her brows and asked,

"Without a doubt, the hall probably handed this matter over to Central Sky Office, right?" said Cole Wilson.

"These people are just a bunch of busybodies. I don't even want to bother with them." Bob Stokes agreed with Cole's question.

"Bob, did the treasury's people actually agree to their request?" Stout took a sip of tea and pouted. "It seems that even their top figures..."

"Stout, shut up!" Billy interrupted him in time. This chubby guy was bound to say something negative, he thought.

"I'm just stating the facts. Why should they care about those officials?" Stout pouted again.

"Stout, enjoy your tea!" Night Orchid replied with a sarcastic tone.

One official might not matter, and ten officials wouldn't either, but when a hundred or a thousand officials gathered, especially with some high-ranking ones among them, the Capital Hall couldn't just ignore it. Even if they suspected the officials' ulterior motives, they might have to intervene. Unless the Capital Hall was determined to clear all the officials from the capital's various bureaus, which was clearly impractical because no one could fully determine who was connected to the major clans and who wasn't.

"Bob, what were the orders from the Capital Hall to Central Sky Office?" Billy took a sip of tea and asked casually.

"They want Central Sky Office to mediate a fair duel between you and Ruthless Lordling." Bob Stokes replied, shrugging. "Time?" Billy continued.

"Within three days," Bob Stokes responded. "Boss, you don't need to worry about this, I'll handle it."

"Bob, are you planning to take out Ruthless Lordling in advance?" Stout asked.

"Why not?" Ian Blade replied. "I'll make him disappear from the capital tonight!"

Cole Wilson cleared his throat.

After a brief pause, he said, "This would have been possible if it were before today. But now, since the Capital Hall has spoken, it's not appropriate. The officials would create a headache for the treasury if the Hall makes a fuss."

"Who cares? We can deal with it afterward!" lan Blade replied.

"I agree with lan's approach!" Stout raised his hand and looked at Bob Stokes. "Bob, when do we act? I'll lead the charge, and he'll get a taste of my latest Essence Powder!" "Tonight!" Bob replied in a serious tone.

Cole Wilson cleared his throat again, but didn't say anything more, just lifting his teacup to take a sip and calm his nerves.

"Alright, enough of this," Billy glanced

at the three of them and then turned to Bob Stokes. "Bob, go tell them that I accept the challenge. The sooner the better. Once it's

confirmed, just let me know the time. and place."

"Boss, you don't need to bother with him, this lowlife..." Bob hesitated.

"The matter is settled. You and lan can go back first." Billy waved his hand to cut off Bob' words.

"Alright." Bob shrugged and stood up.