Above the Martial Lord Realm lies the titled three-step Martial Lord Realm.
Within that titled tier, there are the first, second, and third steps; all the Alliance Elders present are titled third-step Martial Lords, the strongest echelon beneath the Law Realm.
Seventeen Alliance Elders—high in rank and authority—almost control the entire Martial Arts World.
At this moment.
Martial Arts Alliance core council chamber.
Harold Huang, one of the Elders, sat there with a face ashen as iron, his eye twitching several times, barely able to suppress his anger. Yet, facing the joint threat from Shawn Xiao and Quinn Qing—
Harold Huang was powerless!
He appeared lofty, seeming the embodiment of truth and justice, standing at the summit of the Martial Arts World to judge Andrew Han. But in reality, Harold Huang was simply accustomed to wielding control.
"Enough."
"You two are far too insolent." Harold Huang took a deep breath, steadying his emotions. "Besides me, Harold Huang, there are fourteen other Elders here. You would do well to watch your words and actions."
In this era, with no Law Realm Supremes descending, the seventeen Elders rule everything!
If Shawn Xiao and Quinn Qing are seen as the radical reformists, the other fifteen Elders divide into conservative and stability-focused middle factions... Of course, that's just a label; the reality is far more complex.
However.
No matter what.
This is the council chamber—how could two newly promoted Elders act so brazenly?
"Hmph."
Harold Huang snorted, intending to turn away.
"Elder Huang, slow down, take it easy." Quinn Qing's crystal-clear hand not only failed to release him—it pressed down harder, restraining Harold Huang. "Within arm's reach, life and death are unpredictable."
What?
Harold Huang's face froze.