Wang Ye was somewhat curious. As the former leader of the Yun City Martial Arts Association, it would only make sense for Chai Yan to deliver the invitation from the Xijiang Province Martial Arts Association to him personally, now that he had become the chairman of the Yun City Martial Arts Association.

But, instead of handing over the invitation himself, Chai Yan just passed it to Tan Long and left.

Given that Wang Ye had been ambushed by five Fourth Grade Martial Warriors half a month prior, he couldn't help but harbor some suspicions. Therefore, he decided to visit Chai Yan and see what had been happening lately on his end.

...

Shenglong Martial Arts School.

Upon his arrival at Shenglong Martial Arts School, the person standing at the entrance went straight up to Wang Ye with a smile and greeted him, "Chairman Wang."

Wang Ye had visited this place before, so as soon as the people of Shenglong Martial Arts School saw him, they recognized him immediately.

"I came to have a look."

Wang Ye nodded slightly and followed an apprentice into the interior of Shenglong Martial Arts School. While on his way, the apprentice spoke softly to Wang Ye:

"Boss Wang, some matters have occurred on Director Chai's side recently. He knew you were busy with countless affairs, so he didn't want to disturb you and tried to handle it by himself."

"But since you've come today, I should give you a heads-up. Director Chai dealt with the issue by himself only because he didn't want to trouble you. There's absolutely no other intention, so I hope you won't misunderstand."

Perhaps out of concern that Wang Ye might misconstrue Chai Yan's intentions, Chai Yan's apprentice made a point of alerting Wang Ye upfront, to prepare him mentally.

"Hmm."

Wang Ye nodded slightly. Although he appeared calm, his curiosity grew even more intense within.

What had transpired that Chai Yan hadn't reported to him, opting instead to handle it himself?

And now, Wang Ye's ears picked up the conversations between Chai Yan and others.

...

"Director Chai, by all accounts, our Lianyun Sect is a sect from Yun City as well, and I personally believe my strength far surpasses that of Wang Ye. Since Wang Ye can become the chairman of the Martial Arts Association in Yun City due to his formidable strength, then why can't I?"

This query came from across the main hall, from Yun Hong, the Sect Master of Lianyun Sect.

Lianyun Sect was the only sect within Yun City.

Yun Hong appeared to be in his seventies, with hair graying at the temples, yet he radiated an aura of vitality. This was the result of years of martial arts cultivation by Yun Xinghong, which lent him a remarkable bearing.

Upon hearing Yun Hong's words, Chai Yan just smiled slightly, "Yun Hong, you should be aware that within the Martial Arts Association, there is a rule that prevents members of sects like ours from runs for the position of association chairman."

However, Yun Hong's expression didn't soften upon hearing Chai Yan's words. Instead, he snorted coldly, his gaze towards Chai Yan filled with displeasure.

He continued to address Chai Yan:

"When you say that, Director Chai, don't you feel like you're slapping your own face?"

"Members of sects are not allowed to run for the position of chairman within the Martial Arts Association—but isn't there another rule that only people from a martial arts school are eligible to run for the position of chairman?"

Yun Hong's eyes bore into Chai Yan as if his gaze alone could exert immense psychological pressure.

"Yes," Chai Yan acknowledged, his brow furrowed as he admitted to this rule. He anticipated what Yun Hong would demand next.

It was indeed a rule, mainly because sects could not be easily controlled by the Martial Arts Association. If a sect member had the identity of association chairman, they might engage in other activities outside the association's interests.

A person with independent capabilities but no school backing was also ineligible for the chairmanship.

When this rule was established, it wasn't specified whether security companies had the right to contest the chairmanship.

Over time, strong individuals from security firms have become chairmen in other Martial Arts Associations, but no one spoke up about it.

However, in Yun City, once Wang Ye became the chairman, Yun Hong took issue with it.

This situation left Chai Yan feeling quite uneasy.

In some ways, Wang Ye's appointment as chairman of the Yun City Martial Arts Association did indeed violate the regulations.

That's why today, when Chai Yan was hastily returning after delivering the invitation to Wang Ye, the strength that Yun Hong possessed was formidable. Were Yun Hong to cause a stir, it would indeed present a problem for them.

"That's right. Therefore, Wang Ye shouldn't be qualified to be the chairman of the Yun City Martial Arts Association," Chai Yan said with narrowed eyes.

Chai Yan frowned, struggling to respond in the brief exchange. He pondered in his heart.

Then, a voice suddenly cut through the tension:

"It's simple, just as you said at the beginning. You feel that your strength is enough to defeat me, so you should be the chairman of the Yun City Martial Arts Association, right?"

It was Wang Ye's voice!

As Wang Ye spoke, Yun Hong and Chai Yan turned their gazes in his direction.

"Chairman Wang."

Chai Yan called out with a hint of apology in his eyes. He had intended to intercept the issue and handle it himself, but to his dismay, found it beyond his ability to resolve alone.

"It's fine."

Wang Ye waved his hand dismissively, taking the seat Chai Yan had just vacated, while Chai Yan moved to a position to the side.

"Yes, since you are chairman, if I defeat you, then I should also be capable of being the chairman of the Martial Arts Association!"

Yun Hong asserted confidently. In his view, they were both Fourth Grade Martial Warriors, but he'd been in that realm for thirty years. He couldn't fathom that his three decades of accumulation wouldn't be enough to defeat Wang Ye.

So, either Wang Ye would step down from his position of his own accord.

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