High-level martial arts: Starting with a heart of steel, stats crush everything.

"Don't be angry, it must be your dad who remembered it wrong."

Seeing that Chen Mo was really angry, Chen Li patted him on the back to help him calm down.

"And why don't you introduce this person to us?"

Xu Liu quickly changed the subject, and everyone's eyes fell on Yang Zuo.

They all knew about Yang Zuo's existence, but after Chen Mo's introduction, they got along much better.

"Oh right, I forgot about that."

Chen Mo pulled Yang Zuo into his arms, and Yang Zuo nodded to Chen Mo's family.

"His name is Yang Zuo, a member of the Celestial Race who was expelled from the race."

"He wears many hats, possesses formidable combat power, and also serves as a human walking trash can."

"You can give him any leftovers that you can't finish at home; he's not picky about food at all."

"By the way, he's also an eighth-level martial artist. You can call on him for any heavy work that you can't do."

"Yes, you can give me the leftovers from home."

Yang Zuo nodded vigorously; he could already smell the enticing aroma of meat.

"What are you saying, Xiao Mo? Yang Zuo is a guest. How can we let a guest eat leftovers?"

Xu Liu gently patted Chen Mo, then scooped a rack of spare ribs from the extra-large braised pork pot next to her and placed it on the cutting board.

"Go wash your hands and try the ribs Auntie made, see if they're delicious."

"Xiao Mo, you too, hurry up and wash your hands. You've gotten so thin, let Mom give you some good nutrition."

Xu Liu was now completely busy, humming a little tune as she prepared all sorts of ingredients.

With two big boys who are still growing, it seems my cooking skills are going to be put to the test!

......

At the same moment, atop Kunlun Mountain.

"Something's not right..."

Geng Lianhu frowned as thirteen grandmasters appeared together in the deep abyss.

At this time, the energy concentration in the deep abyss is frighteningly high; anyone below the fourth rank of martial artist is prone to energy poisoning upon entering.

"Black Cloud City, Earth Tiger City, Silver Wolf City, are they preparing to unite?"

Xue Le's expression was also somewhat grim. If the three cities really joined forces, they would be facing more than just eighteen grandmasters.

Instead, there are sixty...

"Commander Hong, what do you think?"

Geng Lianhu asked the imposing middle-aged man beside him.

"How long has it been since the former dean contacted you?"

Commander Hong had a stern expression, his hands behind his back as he gazed at the distant Silver Wolf Mountains.

"Three months..."

Xu Qing realized that something was wrong; the old dean hadn't contacted them for three months.

Normally, even if the old dean is busy, he will still send back some news about the End Sea every month.

Now it seems... the problem most likely lies with the Sea of ​​Ends.

"This is bad. Something's probably happened in the Sea of ​​the End."

Commander Hong's expression changed. The old dean was a legendary Heavenly Martial expert who had opened all three gates of Heaven, Earth, and Man. An enemy who could cause him trouble...

It's simply unimaginable.

"We can't interfere with what the old dean is doing. All we can do now is prepare for defense."

Geng Lianhu's expression darkened, and his heart churned.

"The three-city coalition needs the military's intervention."

"I know that no matter how talented your students are, they cannot withstand the combined forces of the three cities."

Commander Hong nodded. Not only does the military need to get involved, but this matter also needs to be reported to the Forbidden City.

How many students stayed on this year?

Geng Lianhu turned to Xu Qing and asked.

"There are only forty-six people, most of whom are at the eleventh level Vajra Realm, followed by eight at the tenth level Core Condensation Realm, and only two at the twelfth level Demon Subduing Realm."

"Finally... there's one more at the eighth level of the Five Organs Realm, Zhu Long."

Without thinking, Xu Qing blurted out that these students had basically stayed on over the past few years.

"That's enough. Let them get ready."

Geng Lianhu nodded slightly. Although the current situation was bad, there was no need to disturb the children who had gone home for the New Year.

He didn't really want the children involved; guarding the deep rift in the Kunlun Mountains was their responsibility.

"I see..."

Xu Qing knew what Geng Lianhu meant by "prepared"—that he meant being ready to fight the Abyss Warriors at any time.

"There are still many things that don't seem right about this, I need time to think about it..."

Commander Hong's brows were so furrowed they could have crushed Gu Feng; he felt that the series of events that had happened this year were all traceable.

"I'll go back first and report this matter to the Forbidden City, and then lead the military to set up defenses."

"If anything unexpected happens, remember not to give up, and we must never let the tragedy of that year repeat itself."

"Old Geng, I'm begging you."

Commander Hong patted Geng Lianhu on the shoulder, said nothing more, and turned to leave.

"Hmph, do you need to spout nonsense, you old codger? I've been guarding this place for countless years."

Geng Lianhu snorted coldly and sat cross-legged on the ground.

The Earth-Splitting Golden Melon Hammer appeared out of thin air and was placed on either side of Geng Lianhu's body.

"You all go back and prepare. I'll take care of things here for now."

"So what if they're sixty grandmasters? I can at least last three minutes without getting killed..."

...

Taizhou City, Municipal Martial Arts Education Bureau.

"Chen Mo is back!?"

"Old Liang, why didn't you tell me sooner?!"

Wei Zhen, who was working, suddenly stood up.

It's a huge mistake that he didn't even know about this.

Leaving aside Chen Mo's status as a national champion and a disciple of the Great Xia Grandmaster Academy.

For the sheer merit of one person suppressing an entire World Youth Championship, he and the mayor should personally come out to greet him.

Why did you go back like that?

Are you not giving me any face at all?

If the people of Taizhou City found out about this, they would be hung up and whipped.

How dare you show disrespect to the pride of Taizhou City?

I think you've reached the end of your career in this position!