There were war factions, and naturally, there were also conservative factions, with the Grand Elder being the leader of the conservative faction.
Seeing more and more people advocating for war, he said gravely, "You are rushing to declare war without even identifying the enemy? Do you think the United Commerce Association is invincible?"
"While not invincible, there aren't many forces that can make us fearful," an elder who advocated for war said proudly.
"When the heavens wish to destroy a man, they first make him mad!"
"Your thinking is very dangerous."
Beside the Grand Elder, a refined old man sighed.
"They've already stepped all over us, are we still going to endure it in silence?" a hot-tempered elder slammed the table and shouted.
"Fifth Elder, please do not be angered." The President of the United Commerce Association first appeased the hot-tempered Fifth Elder, then said to the Grand Elder and the other conservatives, "In this battle, the Jiang family will be on our side. Although the Jiang family's strength is not as good as Longteng Group's, the Jiang family is related by marriage to the Shen family of Fujian Prefecture. This Shen family has an ancestor in the middle stage of Grandmaster."
"Fine, if you want to fight, then fight!" The Grand Elder saw the situation clearly; these people were determined to go to war.
This battle was not just for reputation, but for expansion.
They coveted the industries of Longteng Group and wanted to annex Longteng Group through this war.
Even if they couldn't fully annex it, they had to force Longteng Group to hand over some industries as compensation.
The United Commerce Association, the Jiang family, and the Shen family, united, indeed had no need to fear other influential families.
The next day, Long Yong'an and his family respectfully waited outside Qin Hanchu's villa.
At this moment, Qin Hanchu and six others walked out.
"Mr. Qin, our Long family's martial artists are ready," Long Yong'an said as he approached.
"Tell them to disperse. We are enough," Qin Hanchu said.
Long Yong'an was stunned. He asked, "The United Commerce Association is quite powerful, do you really not need them?"
"No."
With that, Qin Hanchu walked towards the convoy.
Seeing Qin Hanchu's resolute stance, Long Yong'an had no choice but to dismiss the martial artists of Longteng Group.
Although the United Commerce Association was powerful, as long as Qin Hanchu revealed his identity as the Marquis of Champion, they would not dare to act rashly.
Half an hour later, the convoy arrived at the United Commerce Manor.
This manor was the headquarters of the United Commerce Association.
At the entrance of the manor, over a hundred black-clad martial artists, holding long sabers, were lined up on both sides.
Their faces were solemn and indifferent, exuding a palpable killing intent.
Getting out of the car, Qin Hanchu walked through the middle of the two lines into the manor with a smile.
Compared to Qin Hanchu's composure, Long Yuehai and Long Yuebing wore much more solemn expressions.
Although they were the heirs of Longteng Group, they had never seen such a scene in their lives.
Entering the manor, they saw over five hundred people standing neatly on both sides of the passage.
These over five hundred people were also elites of the United Commerce Association.
At the front, the President of the United Commerce Association, accompanied by a group of elders, looked coldly at Qin Hanchu and the others as they approached.
Besides the people from the United Commerce Association, the Jiang family had also arrived.
Jiang Hai was among them!
"President, there are only a few of them. We don't see the martial artists from Longteng Group."
At this moment, a subordinate rushed over and reported.
The President of the United Commerce Association had thought the martial artists from Longteng Group were outside the gate, but he hadn't expected Qin Hanchu to bring so few people.
Was he seeking negotiation?
"Elder Long, what is your intention?"
"With so few people, you expect to eliminate the United Commerce Association from Hong Kong?"
The President of the United Commerce Association sneered.
"Let's just kill them!"
Qin Hanchu wasted no words and directly gave the order to attack to Old Ghost and the other four.
Swish, swish!
The Drunkard and the triplets simultaneously drew their weapons and charged to the sides.
Only Old Ghost remained by Qin Hanchu's side, looking coldly at the management of the United Commerce Association.
Kill!
Seeing the Drunkard and the other three charge, the over five hundred martial artists of the United Commerce Association erupted in a wave of shouts.
The two sides collided instantly. The Drunkard and the other three cut through the martial artists of the United Commerce Association as if they were cutting melons and vegetables.
These martial artists were all above the sixth grade, with commanders in the eighth and ninth grades mixed in!
This force was undoubtedly very formidable in the city.
But their opponents were four Grandmasters!
The Drunkard was even a late-stage Grandmaster!
The management of the United Commerce Association did not expect Qin Hanchu to be so direct.
They started fighting without any words!
"How dare you! Fight me if you have the guts!" The Fifth Elder, with his fiery temper, seeing the heavy losses of the United Commerce Association's martial artists, immediately charged forward with his saber.
As the Fifth Elder made his move, the other elders also rushed out.
At this moment, Old Ghost suddenly charged forward.
Whoosh!
Old Ghost's speed was so great that it stirred up a gust of wind.
Bang!
Old Ghost struck out with an open palm from a distance, and powerful energy currents surged towards the Fifth Elder and the others.
Grandmaster!
The Fifth Elder and the others widened their eyes in horror. They hastily retreated, dodging Old Ghost's palm energy.
Despite their quick reactions, they were still forced back by Old Ghost's palm energy!
Long Yong'an and the other members of the Long family were also shocked. They hadn't expected Old Ghost to be a Grandmaster!
As expected of the Marquis of Champion, to have a Grandmaster accompanying him.
Could this be a guard team dispatched by the royal family for Qin Hanchu?
Only the royal family would have such a capability to assign a Grandmaster as a bodyguard.
At this moment, the United Commerce Association and the Jiang family were stunned.
They never expected Qin Hanchu to have a Grandmaster-level expert by his side.
After the shock, the President of the United Commerce Association hurriedly shouted to the subordinate beside him, "Quickly go and invite the honored ancestor."
At this time, Old Ghost had already rushed forward with a short saber.
Qin Hanchu's order was to kill, so he would not hold back.
Facing a Grandmaster, the Grandmasters of the United Commerce Association dared not engage.
They quickly dodged, intending to stall for time.
However, how could their speed compare to that of a Grandmaster?
Especially the elders in the early and middle stages of Grandmaster, they were no match for Old Ghost.
Ten seconds later, an early-stage Grandmaster had his throat slit by Old Ghost's saber.
"Take him down!" the President of the United Commerce Association roared, pointing at Qin Hanchu.
As long as Qin Hanchu was captured, even a Grandmaster would have to hesitate.
Hearing the President of the United Commerce Association's shout, a late-stage Grandmaster elder charged towards Qin Hanchu.
Old Ghost saw this action but did not stop him.
Firstly, he knew how terrifying Qin Hanchu's strength was.
Secondly, Qin Hanchu had Long Yong'an by his side.
The former Long Yong'an was a mid-stage Grandmaster, and with Qin Hanchu's help, he had now become a late-stage Grandmaster.
Seeing this person charge, Long Yong'an immediately stepped forward to meet him.
"Long Yong'an, you're courting death!"
This elder was an acquaintance of Long Yong'an and knew that Long Yong'an was only a mid-stage Grandmaster.
He was confident that Long Yong'an was no match for him.
In an instant, the two collided.
Boom!
They clashed palms head-on!
Long Yong'an took a step back, while the elder retreated half a step!
"You've broken through!" the elder exclaimed in surprise.