Chapter 112: The Young Master of the Eagle Alliance Is Truly Arrogant!

At last, the day of the Lingxu Expedition arrived.

Hundreds of students from Lingwu High School, along with various mysterious external reinforcements, gathered on the vast plain at the entrance to Lingxu within the designated time.

Kang Jiacheng, president of the Lingwu Association, principals from major schools, and even leaders from Kyoto came to support the students.

Television stations, online platforms, and countless self-media broadcasters carried their equipment, lingering in every corner of the plain, intensifying the lively atmosphere.

As everyone made their final preparations, the roar of several military armored vehicles approached, kicking up a cloud of dust. Each vehicle bore a familiar dragon emblem at the front.

“The Longyuan Army? Could it be the Longyuan Army? I never expected the guardian force of Huaxia to care so much about the Lingxu Expedition that they would come in person,” someone murmured.

“No way! Is that the legendary National General Yuan Ao stepping down from the vehicle?”

“The National General himself is here? What a grand occasion! This year’s Lingxu Expedition is truly extraordinary!”

Various influential figures on the plain hurried forward to greet the general. Who would dare show disrespect to the National General?

The reporters swarmed like bees, thrusting microphones forward. If not for the soldiers blocking their way, they would have nearly pounced on Yuan Ao.

“National General, the Longyuan Army has never shown interest in the Lingxu Expedition before. What brings you here in person this time?”

“Is it because this Lingxu Expedition is different from the rest, and you wish to witness the contestants’ strength firsthand?”

“I heard the Longyuan Army plans to recruit new talent from this batch of students—is that true?”

Surrounded by countless reporters, Yuan Ao remained calm and composed. Striding forward, he scanned the crowd with piercing eyes that commanded respect without anger.

“I am here to see only one person.”

With that, he sat down on a makeshift chair, falling silent.

Clearly, the person he sought had not yet arrived.

At that moment, a cloud of dust stirred again not far away.

A dozen Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUVs roared in, exuding a brazen arrogance.

Each vehicle bore the emblem of a soaring eagle at the front.

“That’s the Eagle Alliance, currently riding a wave of popularity. This display of power is fitting for Kyoto’s top gang.”

“The Eagle Alliance at the Lingxu Expedition? Are they here just to show off?”

“You must be out of the loop! I heard the new young master of the Eagle Alliance is actually a student at Kyoto Lingwu Academy. This grand entrance is definitely for him.”

“Tsk tsk tsk! The Eagle Alliance young master sure knows how to make an impression.”

Soon, several people descended from the first SUV—none other than Xiang Nan and his team.

Wu Liang led around thirty Eagle Alliance experts, all young men in black suits and sunglasses, full of vigor, escorting Xiang Nan.

Immediately following the SUVs, a police car pulled up.

Zhang Chen stepped out in uniform and approached Xiang Nan with concern.

“Boss, I arranged this high-tech positioning map specially for you. Take it—I hope it helps in your Lingxu Expedition.”

He handed over a watch-sized tracking device to Xiang Nan.

“Your apprentice awaits your triumphant return!”

“Absolutely!” Xiang Nan chuckled.

In a corner of the plain, the Lu brothers looked sour.

“Damn! This Xiang Nan is way too arrogant. It’s just entering Lingxu—does he really need such a grand show? As if everyone doesn’t already know his underworld connections. And now he’s even colluding with the armed police!”

“Damn it, why didn’t I think of that? Our Lu family’s display can’t be any less impressive. He’s stealing our thunder.”

“Let him steal it. Can you really compete with a dead man for attention? Once he enters Lingxu, he won’t come out again!”

Lu Ming glanced sideways at a foreign reinforcement member wearing a strange black robe with his face covered.

“That’s the guy. Take him out once he’s inside!”

The man in the black robe’s eyes had long been fixed tightly on Xiang Nan, emanating such murderous intent that even from thirty meters away, Xiang Nan couldn’t help but sneeze.

“Ah-choo! Damn, why is the wind so strong at the Lingxu entrance?” Xiang Nan grumbled as he walked.

Soon, someone from the Eagle Alliance held a large black umbrella above Xiang Nan’s head.

“Young master, don’t worry. I’ll shield you from the dust and wind.”

“Mm!” Xiang Nan nodded appreciatively.

Leading a grand procession of over thirty people, with his chin held high, Xiang Nan strode forward with an unrelenting, confident gait.

“Arrogant! Simply too arrogant!”

Many on the plain watched with a mix of envy and jealousy.

The swarm of reporters surrounding Yuan Ao seemed to have found a new focal point.

Although the Eagle Alliance and Xiang Nan’s fame and achievements paled in comparison to the National General, many reporters abandoned Yuan Ao and rushed straight to Xiang Nan.

“Xiang Nan, as the young master of the Eagle Alliance, have you considered the dangers of this Lingxu Expedition?”

Xiang Nan glanced at the reporter with gold-rimmed glasses. What was the point of such a boring question?

This person probably had no other questions because they knew nothing about him.

“Does this kind of thing need considering? Who knows whether accidents or tomorrow will come first?” Xiang Nan replied casually.

“Do you have anything to say about this Lingxu Expedition?”

“Nothing much. Just here to have fun.” Saying that, Xiang Nan ignored the reporter and kept walking.

General Yuan Ao, who was being fawned over like a star, unusually stood and solemnly beckoned Xiang Nan over.

In front of everyone, Xiang Nan couldn’t refuse the national idol’s gesture.

A faint smile tugged at his lips as he approached.

“I have been waiting for this person. I have a few words for Xiang Nan. Please give us space,” Yuan Ao said, showing a rare warmth.

The crowd murmured in surprise.

“To be personally awaited by General Yuan Ao? Damn, I underestimated him. He truly deserves to be so arrogant!”

“No wonder many call Xiang Nan the ‘South God.’ Even General Yuan Ao looks at him differently!”

“Exactly. I heard Xiang Nan saved General Yuan Ao; it was reported in the news.”

“General Yuan Ao is truly a national hero of Jiuzhou—showing gratitude without disdain, even though Xiang Nan is just a student.”

“Just a student? Are you sure? Can a student really have such clout?”

Elsewhere, Yuan Ao took Xiang Nan aside into a corner.

“Xiang Nan, do you know who else has come for this Lingxu Expedition?”

“No idea. Why should I care?” Xiang Nan replied indifferently, curious about Yuan Ao’s intentions.

“Look over there—the one in the black robe is called ‘The Mage,’ a dark sorcerer who has been hidden away in Miao territory for ten years. His cultivation is said to be at the fifth level. Over there, the one with the black hat is the top warrior of the Shadow Alliance, named Yoshino, known as the number one shadow assassin. And there’s more…”

Yuan Ao patiently introduced the powerful external reinforcements to Xiang Nan, clearly well-informed about the formidable participants in this Lingxu Expedition.