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King Shengri made a surprised expression as he explained, ”Dragon King's men are also in there? How did this happen? They've disgraced the Dragon King by taking part in the rebellion behind your back.”

The four elders of the Jade Pure Sect also saw Dao Lun but didn't dare to utter a sound. Instead, they moved aside to hide behind the cavalry.

”There must be some misunderstanding. Let them come out to explain themselves.”

King Shengri sat on his horse and looked at the two hunchbacks leading the way before turning to the Dragon King and smilingly saying, ”I'm afraid I can't let them out no matter if there's a misunderstanding or not. This is the order of the Khan. I'm not as bold as the Dragon King's men who dared to disobey the Khan's orders.”

”I'd like to see the Khan.” Gu Shenwei didn't mention the truce between him and the Norland because that would be a waste of time and energy. The ones who surrounded Shangguan Fei was the Norland Cavalry but those who were fighting were the kung fu practitioners of the Central Plains and the Western Regions.

”The Khan also would love to meet the Dragon King. But the Dragon King has to undergo a test first. As for the reason, I think you know why. There will only be experts left in the circle later. When the time comes, the Dragon King will be called upon to help the Khan kill the usurpers. You don't have to kill too many; ten people will be enough.”

King Shengri then turned to the four elders of the Jade Pure Sect but this time there was no smile on his face. ”So too for you all.”

”We've seen the Khan, and our loyalty has already been verified.” Afraid and angry, Dao Nian could barely keep his composure.

”As long as you're not a man of Norland, you have to be tested again. No exceptions. And you've brought an outsider inside without permission, so I don't think you're as loyal as you proclaim to be.”

”What about them? The people of the Essence Pavilion are also not from Norland.” The tall Dao Xiu pointed to the two hunchbacks and questioned, appearing more defiant than his senior brother.

Although they were all the masters hired by the Khan, the competition between them was quite fierce.

”We'll kill, too,” One of the hunchbacks said.

”And we'll definitely kill more than you,” said the other hunchback.

It wasn't just the Dragon King and the people of the Jade Pure Sect who had been called to prove their loyalty. Not long after, more and more people were brought there. There were seven sects who had been more cautious and left some of their disciples behind to not attend last night's operation. Like the Dragon King, they could only watch their fellow disciples being trapped as they stood there at a loss for what to do. They didn't even dare ask for mercy.

The cavalry made a wider passageway. There were now in total thirty-seven kung fu experts who had to make a choice between the Norland and their companions.

The people were all present now. King Shengri was very happy because this was the wonderful show he had been looking forward to for a long time. ”Everyone.” He spoke to the thirty-seven kung fu experts as if he were chatting freely. ”I have no doubt of your loyalty. You can treat the killing as a test or as due diligence. The Norland simply needs you to show your saber and sword skill, as the Khan admires blood-stained soldiers. So, this is actually your chance to win honor and glory.”

The besieged had seen their acquaintances and fellow disciples on the outside and couldn't help but hope that they could save them. So they stopped competing in their kung fu competition one by one. While not daring to rush out, they all shouted out where they were.

Old Man Mu and Shangguan Fei had noticed the Dragon King long ago so they shouted louder than anyone else, ”Dragon King, we are here to help you. Somehow we've been trapped here. Get us out of here please.”

None of the thirty-seven kung fu experts responded.

The hope of the besieged gradually turned into confusion, and then into anger. Someone started cursing loudly, some sighed, and only Old Man Mu nodded with admiration. ”I always thought that the Dragon King was shameless, but it seems that I underestimated him. See, all the others are lowering their heads and pretending to hear nothing. Only the Dragon King holds his head high and doesn't feel embarrassed at all.”

”Ahh, won't the Dragon King save us?” The nervous Shangguan Fei tried hard to get up only to fall down again.

”Rubbish. If you are standing outside, will you risk your life to save the people inside?” Although Old Man Mu didn't want to die, he didn't take it to heart. ”Try to kill as many as you can later and become one of the last fifty people.”

Shangguan Fei felt that he was going to vomit. He looked back at Chu Nanping, Red Bat and the Dragon King's guards, who appeared even calmer than Old Man Mu. It seemed that the heartlessness of the Dragon King was a normal thing to them.

Only Tie Linglong, who stood behind Chu Nanping, snorted coldly.

Dao Lun, who had lost his long beard, didn't give up hope. The five elders of the Jade Pure Sect had been practicing martial arts together since they were little. And they had been friends for more than decades. So Dao Lun believed that their friendship was unusual and unbreakable, so he still kept calling out 'senior brother'.

Dao Nian's anger suddenly flared up. Was his junior brother a fool? Couldn't he see how dangerous the situation was? Why did he have to shout so loudly to get the other four into trouble?

”Dao Lun.” Dao Nian came out of the crowd and snapped, ”How dare you call me your senior brother? The Khan has treated you well and yet you took part in the rebellion without telling us. Do you still want us to forgive you?”

Dao Lun's expression immediately changed. Dumbfounded, he stood motionless there and couldn't even believe his ears. Old Man Mu patted him twice on the waist as he said, ”Welcome to the real Jade Pure Sect.”

Since Dao Nian had played a leading role, the other kung fu experts began to berate their besieged partners vehemently with a distinctly moral tone one after another. They only wanted to show that they knew nothing of the rebellion and they were loyal to the Norland and the Khan.

King Shengri watched the first climax of the show contentedly and imagined the rest of the scene. ”All right, the fight continues. Before lunch, only the truly loyal ones will be left here, and the Khan…”

King Shengri's well-prepared speech was cut short by an accident.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the Dragon King started walking towards the inner circle neither fast nor slow as if the tens of thousands of cavalry did not exist.