Chapter 545: Overbearing Impression (2/2)

Although Yin Tianzong was not sure how many people would be still alive when they finally reached Earth, going back home with Wang Tong was a very comforting thought nonetheless.

”I am going to leave the city for a while. Guard the fort for me, will you?” Wang Tong said as he stretched his arms and yawned.

”The Zergs will come back for us. Plus, since you have revealed your identity, we have more than just the Zergs to worry about.”

”There will always be troubles. Haha… I just don't want to be bored before the next fight.” Wang Tong cracked a smile. He didn't seem to be alarmed by Yin Tianzong's warning. Ever since he made up his mind about making a move against the City of Maersa, Wang Tong had been adamant in his course. He was not afraid of the Zergs, much less House Lie. As long as House Lie was under the influence of the Sect, it would not be able to amass an army large enough to threaten Battle Wolf. Even if they were so stupid as to make a move against him, Wang tong had more tricks up his sleeves to help him.

Trying to subdue one's opponent with conspicuous brute force was never a wise thing to do. The real victory was better achieved with the most subtle but effective strategies.

Yin Tianzong never doubted Wang Tong's ability to weather whatever storm that might come; instead, he was worried about Wang Tong's attitude in this crucial moment. Wang Tong needed to strike a balance between becoming a fatalist and being reckless. He needed to be prudent in every decision he made, without being overshadowed by the fear of defeat. It was difficult for Yin Tianzong to put his advice into words, which didn't help to ease his concern. However, so far, he was very pleased with Wang Tong's sangfroid disposition under such great strain.

At such a young age, Wang Tong had already achieved a great measure of aplomb and equanimity—the hallmark of a legendary Templar.

It wasn't long before the news spread to House Lie and the Divine Master Sect. Albani studied Lie Jian's face as he read the news to him.

”What do you think about it?” Lie Jian asked.

”I... I don't know if it was my place to make a comment on it.”

”Bullsh*t! I want you to speak your mind.”

”As you wish, my lord. I think our priority is to recruit him. Failing that, we will have to do away with him.” Albani answered in a short sentence.

”The wheel of fortune has its ways. Haha! Who would have thought that Wang Tong will work for me one day? You don't know him well enough. It is impossible to bring him under my control, ever.”

”Time had changed, and so have people. However, if we can't make him one of us, we will have to kill him sooner than later.” Albani was the chief intelligence officer, and he knew that Wang Tong would one day rise to challenge House Lie if left unchecked.

”So, it is true, all the rumors about how merciless your KKBO was. You want to kill the heir of the blade warrior.”

”It is an honor to be considered merciless as the chief intelligence officer. His title as the Heir of the Blade warrior means nothing on Mars, and his popularity is not my main concern either. His actually ability and power should be much more alarming to you than his fame. He had brought down an entire Zerg Army with a small motley crew. We need to stop him before he gathers more strength…or it could be too late.”

”I see your point. However, we can't make a move right now. First of all, you have grossly underestimated Wang Tong's power. Even now, I cannot say for sure that I can overcome him in a one on one battle, much less with that level twenty-one warrior on his side. Even if we manage to remove him from the world, it would be in a PR nightmare. He is regarded as a hero for saving the people in Maersa, and I don't want my future subjects to see a hero's blood on my hands. Secondly, it is not just us who wanted to get rid of Wang Tong. I believe Moye is more interested in killing him than me. We can use their conflict to our advantage and strike at both of them when the time is right.”

”What a brilliant plan, my lord! ” Albani announced ingratiatingly.

”Of course! I am the future lord of Mars. I should be able to handle a teenager hero easily.”

All things considered, Lie Jian concluded that it would be better to stay put and observe as the situation developed. Wang Tong and his war band were still too weak to threaten his position on Mars, and removing Wang Tong by force would definitely anger the population. That being said, he did not worry about the toll on his conscience by murdering an innocent hero. When Wang Tong started to pose a threat to him, Lie Jian would not hesitate to kill him. But for now, he would wait and leave the former alone.