"Ye Ming, have you ever thought about why the Ancient Martial Artist Association would approach us?"
Fang Junxue asked slowly.
Why would they approach them?
Wasn't it because they were being targeted for live-streaming ancient martial arts knowledge?
"Sister Junxue, what do you mean?"
Ye Ming seemed to notice something from her question.
"The Ancient Martial Artist Association is a barrier that maintains the separation between ancient martial artists and ordinary people. But what we are doing now is making ordinary people become ancient martial artists. If that's the case, are there still 'ordinary people'?"
Fang Junxue hit the nail on the head, revealing the core issue.
If everyone became an ancient martial artist, what would be the point of the Ancient Martial Artist Association's existence?
This was what the Ancient Martial Artist Association least wished to see.
"There's also one more thing!"
At this moment, Fang Junxue's expression became exceptionally serious, and she said solemnly, "Once everyone becomes an ancient martial artist, it will also signify the beginning of conflict."
People have desires.
When ordinary people gain powerful strength, conflict becomes an inevitable outcome.
Therefore, societal unrest would further escalate, and no one could predict what it would eventually turn into.
"So, the Ancient Martial Artist Association is not our real obstacle! I fear that what we will face then..." At this point, Fang Junxue's voice even trembled slightly, "...will be the entire Huaguo! And even..."
"The whole world!"
Boom!
Hearing these words, Nangong Qianyu was dumbfounded, his mind a thunderous roar.
Dolli was also greatly shocked.
To be enemies with the whole world!
This...
Ye Ming also fell into deep silence upon hearing this.
He knew very well that Fang Junxue's words were not an exaggeration.
The number of followers in Nangong Qianyu's live stream had long surpassed three hundred million.
This included citizens from various countries.
It was important to note that the immortal cultivation techniques that Ye Ming was currently imparting could be spread freely.
One could learn them even without watching the live stream.
Therefore, the number of people who had truly practiced the techniques was definitely far greater than three hundred million.
It was impossible to estimate.
If this continued, within a year, over ninety percent of the world's population would become what people perceived as "ancient martial artists."
At that time, the global landscape would change accordingly.
How could countries stand idly by in such a situation?
Ye Ming's current actions, when viewed from an extreme perspective, were undoubtedly inciting a "world war."
These were precisely Fang Junxue's greatest concerns.
"Ye Ming! If I'm not mistaken, your live stream today will not be so... smooth."
Fang Junxue said softly.
Not just not smooth, it might even face an unprecedented earthquake.
The Ancient Martial Artist Association had already sent their most special Seven-Star Inspector.
This was a statement.
On a small scale, it was a routine matter for the Ancient Martial Artist Association.
But on a larger scale, it could be understood as a warning from the Huaguo authorities.
The Huaguo authorities could no longer ignore Ye Ming's actions.
...
Meanwhile, at the headquarters of the Ancient Martial Artist Association in the capital.
In the council hall.
Gu Taiyi sat at the head, with six figures in silver-white uniforms and a somber aura standing behind him.
On either side sat two white-haired elders.
Their expressions were restrained and composed.
Below them were two rows of branch presidents who had rushed from various branch associations.
The atmosphere in the hall was extremely oppressive, creating a suffocating feeling.
At this moment, Gu Taiyi took out a photograph and placed it on the table, saying in a deep voice, "According to our investigation, this person is greatly related to this series of recent incidents!"
The person in the photograph was Ye Ming.
And it was his true appearance.
It seemed that Ye Ming's frequent activities had not gone unnoticed by the Ancient Martial Artist Association.
But it was understandable.
After all, Li Zhirou had been able to see some clues on her own before.
Let alone the entire Ancient Martial Artist Association.
"I believe this person is not unfamiliar to everyone, right?" Gu Taiyi swept a glance at everyone and asked.
Indeed, upon seeing the photograph, the other branch presidents showed expressions of shock.
"Isn't this the Teacher Ye who's been hotly debated recently?"
"I remember he was teaching everyone about cultivation knowledge, and my daughter quite liked him!"
"Ahem! Old Xu! He's in trouble now, be careful!"
"Ah! This... actually, I don't like him that much!"
"???"
"..."
Without exception, even if the other branch presidents didn't recognize Ye Ming, they had heard some rumors about him.
"President Gu! Are you saying that all these recent events were caused by this person?"
One branch president was still somewhat incredulous.
After all, Ye Ming looked too young.
Only twenty-three or twenty-four years old!
How could he cause such a stir?
"That's right! According to the intelligence we've gathered..." Gu Taiyi took out another report analyzed by specialists and handed it to everyone, saying in a deep voice, "The so-called 'cultivation knowledge' that this young man named Ye Ming is teaching is actually some relatively rare ancient martial arts techniques. Through our research, these techniques can indeed allow ordinary people to quickly become ancient martial artists! And... no side effects were found!"
As he spoke, the branch presidents present became uneasy.
"What? They're ancient martial arts techniques!"
"And relatively rare! This..."
"President Gu, are these techniques definitely free of problems?"
"This is too... too unbelievable! What does that young man want by teaching these techniques to ordinary people?"
"..."
In short, after learning this earth-shattering secret, all sorts of speculations arose.
However, whether they harbored other hidden motives was unknown.
Gu Taiyi observed everyone's reactions and said nothing more, only stating lightly, "Why don't you all take a look at the speculative purpose attached to the report."
Purpose?
Upon hearing this, everyone turned their attention to the last page of the report.
A moment later.
"This... How is this possible..."
"A lunatic! Absolutely a lunatic!"
"Too... too crazy! It's simply..."
"..."
After reading it, everyone broke out in a cold sweat.
Some were even panicked!
They all felt that the world might change soon!
The reason for their reaction was that the report concluded with a single sentence: His purpose is to usher in an era of ancient martial arts.
That's right!
To usher in an era.
How insane was that?
It could be said that the analysts of the Ancient Martial Artist Association had accurately predicted Ye Ming's intentions.
If the word "ancient martial arts" were replaced with "immortal cultivation,"
It would be perfect.
Clearly, this was impossible.
"So, do you now understand the urgency of the situation?" Gu Taiyi's brow furrowed, and his expression was extremely solemn.
For everyone present, they could imagine what kind of chaotic situation would arise if an "era of ancient martial arts" truly descended.
"Therefore, the purpose of our convening this general meeting of ancient martial artists..."
Just as Gu Taiyi was about to delve into the core agenda, an association member suddenly rushed in, his expression tense and even fearful.
"President Gu, something terrible has happened!"