Masters Hui Xing and Chong Xu Zi were the first to step forward, and Chen Fan was not surprised.
Strictly speaking, they were official personnel.
After arriving in the capital, they had been received by the head of the Jun family and knew that everything was coordinated with Chen Fan.
Therefore, they stepped forward without any hesitation.
With the support of the Jun family, Chen Fan represented the officialdom.
Furthermore, in such a situation, they could not stand by and watch the conflict escalate and result in bloodshed.
Seven armed helicopters hovered in the air. If a conflict truly broke out, it would be difficult for both sides.
Moreover, Master Hui Xing spoke the truth; with Zuo Lizhou's strength, apprehending him would be a great trouble.
However, Zuo Lizhou did not appreciate it. He stared at Master Hui Xing, gritting his teeth, and said in a sinister tone, "Master Hui Xing, do you know what you are doing?"
"Amitabha!"
Master Hui Xing said, "Alliance Leader Zuo underestimates the power of the officialdom too much. Although the officialdom has many factors involved, if it truly sets its mind to it, the martial arts world may not be able to resist!"
"Master Hui Xing, are you still one of us in the martial arts world?" Zuo Tian Ce said angrily.
"Amitabha, Alliance Leader Zuo, please reconsider!"
Master Hui Xing saw that he could not persuade Zuo Lizhou and merely clasped his palms together.
"Chen Tianjiao, even with these two helping you, so what?"
Although Zuo Lizhou was resentful, he could not target Master Hui Xing directly. He looked back at Chen Fan and said in a sinister tone, "I have friends all over the world and plenty of allies. What can you three martial arts grandmasters do to me? If you dare to open fire, there will be a river of blood today. Let's see how you handle it!"
"You overestimate yourself!"
Chen Fan said coldly, "Zuo Lizhou, do you really think all these people are with you?"
"They are all martial artists, but they also need to eat, sleep, and live. They have relatives and friends, and behind them are families and disciples!"
"Do you really think your sects and families can be preserved by opposing the officialdom? Even if they are not implicated, what about their worldly industries?"
Zuo Lizhou looked back and saw many people quietly retreating.
The vast majority of ancient martial artists were not isolated beings. Behind them were fellow disciples, relatives, and families.
The missiles hanging in the air and the snipers exuded a chilling aura that made many people flinch.
Not to mention that many people were not members of the Hero Alliance, but even most members of the Hero Alliance had not benefited much from it, let alone be loyal to it.
Zuo Lizhou's eyes were gloomy, and he said solemnly, "Everyone, rest assured, they would never dare to go against public opinion and act recklessly!"
"Justice is in people's hearts. If they dare to use firearms against us, the officialdom is pushing the martial arts world into opposition, and the consequences are unbearable for the officialdom!"
"All of this is Chen Tianjiao abusing public power for private gain. There is no need to worry!"
He also had to speak to appease the many martial artists.
However, Chen Fan sneered, "I am abusing public power for private gain? Zuo Lizhou, it is you who are abusing public power for private gain!"
"The Hero Alliance is a tool for you to achieve your ambitions and desires. As its leader, you have never thought of the members of the alliance."
"Even a member of the Hero Alliance, when obstructing your path and harming your interests, will be oppressed and coerced by you, forced to give up their interests to you!"
"Slander!"
Zuo Tian Ce said angrily, "Chen Tianjiao, you are talking nonsense, do you think you can sway people's hearts?"
"The Hero Alliance is a union of mutual exchange, shared boat, and mutual support. My father is dedicated to the public. You are slandering my father, a despicable act!"
"Chen Tianjiao, if you have the courage, let's have a fair fight according to the rules of the martial arts world. Do you dare?"
Zuo Lizhou waved his hand, signaling Zuo Tian Ce not to say anything more, and said sternly.
Chen Fan said indifferently, "Today, we only talk about laws and regulations, not about duels!"
"You don't dare, you coward!" Zuo Tian Ce cursed, "You are a shameless scoundrel!"
Chen Fan glanced at Zuo Tian Ce and said, "Who is shameless in the end?"
"Just an hour ago, Fu Qing Lei, Song Wu Ji, Mo Ran, Gui Yun Guang, Cheng Zhong Hong, Zhao Cang Hu, and Feng Yi Nian besieged me."
"An hour later, Zuo Lizhou, you want to have a fair fight with me? Is this what you call fair? If so, Zuo Lizhou, as the esteemed leader of the Hero Alliance, you can actually say such a thing?"
Zuo Lizhou did not expect this point and was stunned, then his expression turned ugly.
Zuo Tian Ce was also speechless.
"Enough nonsense, Chen Tianjiao. You think you can arrest me? That's a fool's dream!"
"If you have the guts, order the missiles to flatten Guancheng Ridge. Won't you and your Iron Blood Battalion die together?"
"You must know that this is not a border battlefield, and your opponents are not enemy countries!"
Zuo Tian Ce regained his senses and said sternly.
"Chen Tianjiao, you are too reckless!"
Just then, a sharp voice rang out.
Several figures ascended the mountain, and it was Shen Ting Hao.
His eyes were gloomy, and he said, "If you dare to cause bloodshed, the Shen family will definitely impeach you, strip you of all your positions, and even send you to prison."
"What happened three years ago is a lesson for today!"
Shen Ting Hao, protected by two Japanese martial artists, stared at Chen Fan, exuding an imposing aura.
Being able to undermine Chen Fan's authority in such an occasion was clearly another form of revenge.
"Shen Ting Hao, have you forgotten what you lost to me?"
Chen Fan glanced at Shen Ting Hao and said indifferently.
Shen Ting Hao's expression froze, and then he said seriously, "Today's matter is for justice. That bet cannot be used here!"
The many martial artists looked at Shen Ting Hao and discussed amongst themselves. Upon learning of his identity, many showed envy.
The physical fitness and combat strength of ancient martial artists were far inferior to that of young masters like Shen Ting Hao.
However, in terms of power and wealth, Shen Ting Hao stood at the pinnacle, and in such an occasion, people had to pay attention to him.
Zuo Tian Ce's expression brightened, and he said, "Young Master Shen, you are speaking righteously and upholding justice. The Zuo family, the Hero Alliance, and even the entire martial arts world are grateful to Young Master Shen!"
"This is what I should do. I just can't stand some people abusing their power!"
Shen Ting Hao spoke righteously, as if he were a passionate young man who could not tolerate the slightest injustice.
Chen Fan withdrew his gaze and said indifferently, "Well said, justice. Shen Ting Hao, I am only taking Alliance Leader Zuo to cooperate with the investigation of some military affairs, and you are in such a hurry to step forward. Could it be that you are in league with Alliance Leader Zuo?"
"So what?" Shen Ting Hao sneered.
"Alliance Leader Zuo Lizhou is suspected of being involved in the murder of a general, and furthermore, he is suspected of colluding with evil figures like Yin Ya Zi to seize magical artifacts and treasures from the martial arts world."
Shen Ting Hao was stunned, and his tone weakened slightly, saying, "To condemn someone, it's easy to find a pretext!"
Although he was the young master of the Shen family, if Zuo Lizhou had committed any serious offense, he also did not want to be implicated.
After all, he was only the heir of the Shen family, not the head of the Shen family.
Moreover, even the head of the Shen family, if they got into trouble, would be targeted by other families and pay a price.
"Is it a pretext? If it were truly a pretext, why would Zuo Lizhou refuse to cooperate and disregard military laws and regulations?"
Before Chen Fan could speak, another voice rang out.
It was Han Wei.
She was in her police uniform, looking heroic and spirited, and under the protection of elite police officers, she spoke loudly, "Shen Ting Hao, the Han family stands with Chen Tianjiao this time and fully supports him. The Shen family's impeachment will be borne by the Han family as well!"
Shen Ting Hao's expression couldn't help but change slightly.
Next to Han Wei, another clear voice rang out, "I am Xiang Jing Shu from the Xiang family. The Xiang family also fully supports Chen Tianjiao this time to rectify order and maintain peace!"
Xiang Jing Shu!