Chapter 583 - THE THREAT (2/2)

The sight was frightening for both Yuan Haoran's men and the reporters. The other two Guardians did not move because they believed that their companion would resolve the situation posthaste, and they would deal with the reporters as they did with other problems in the past.

However, things did not go as anyone expected.

At the final moment, Hu Lei turned her body to the side, causing the Guardian to miss her target. Moreover, the slight movement by Hu Lei forced the other woman to move forward with the momentum.

Before she could recover as expected, Hu Lei kicked her right on her bottom with a firm foot. She was wearing tough black boots and she did not hold back her strength. Therefore, her kick was tough on the Guardian's coccyx.

But more than anything, the entire scene was humiliating for this regal and powerful woman.

Of course, the biggest movement on Martial Island was on the competition grounds.

The Arena was silent as the men in black walked through the large space with weapons. They looked ready to shoot anyone who moved or even looked at them in the wrong way. Their faces were exposed, showing that they were unafraid of retaliation.

At first, the people in the Arena thought that the attack was by a small group that hoped to make a spectacle during the Triennial Championships. Even Martial Island was not lacking in political activists, although they were not dramatic.

However, the competitors, the guests and the residents quickly realised that the attack was well-planned and orchestrated. The men who appeared from the main entrance were not alone.

As soon as they entered the internal area, they were joined by their companions in a similar style of dress from the side entrances. Within moments, the entire place was crawling with the intruders.

Moreover, the intruders were quite organised and efficient.

Before anyone could react, they had each taken control of all the sections of the Arena. Their careful planning made sure that no one could make a move without the fear of losing their lives. It was clear that the occurrence was not a spur of the moment decision.

They were prepared to take down Martial Island.

However, not everyone was worried about the current predicament of the island, despite the bleak state of things. People like the heads of the elite clans had weathered a lot of storms and believed that their proud land would stand.

In the history of Martial Island, there had been times when their security was threatened. It was impossible for a place with an invaluable resource like the elixir of life to be always safe and secure. After all, everyone wanted power, health and long life.

The threats were both internal and external.

And through it all, Martial Island remained without shaking.

At one point, one of the founding families, the Ji clan, had decided that they deserved more power than they were afforded. Their legacy was like that of a wuxia novel, with all the twists and turns of a cultivation world.

Their role in the establishment of Martial Island was not small.

The Ji clan was responsible for discovering the secondary island and the rare material. It was serendipitous for them, but they believed that luck was also part of one's power. Of course, the true story was not so simple.

At the time, Martial Island was just an entertainment spot where gladiators and other champions fought for life and money. The affluent people funded the activities and the poor came to try their luck.

The Ji clan was among those that funded the place for entertainment. The patriarch at the time was obsessed with martial arts and required all his descendants to train. Therefore, he was at the forefront of promoting Martial Island.

As for how they found the secondary island, the information came from a small village that was once native to Martial Island. The small group did not bother with external activities, even when their home transformed.

They were content to live their lives as free and untethered people, rejecting the vicissitudes of life.

However, someone from the Ji clan learned about their secret when he was injured and taken to the village for care. He realised that the villagers looked young and vibrant, and their strength was almost inhuman.

His suspicions grew as he had an inkling that he was talking to immortals.