Chapter 1317: Chapter 1317

Old Master Su turned to Tang Ming and solemnly reminded, "Do you know why there are only a few Nine-star Martial Masters in the country? Do you think with the strength of my nine families we can’t cultivate a Nine-star Martial Master?"

"You, you’re saying that all the Nine-star Martial Masters in the country have been absorbed by this ’Dragon’?"

Tang Ming furrowed his brows, uncertainly speculating.

"It’s not just the Nine-star Martial Masters; there are even more powerful beings within the Dragon Group, and the minimum qualification to join is being a Nine-star Martial Master."

Su Tianyu smiled slightly, "Simply put, any member of the Dragon Group has the strength of a Nine-star Martial Master."

Upon hearing this, Tang Ming almost cursed. If a Nine-star Martial Master is only an entry-level member, just how powerful is this Dragon Group?

"Don’t think that just because you’re now a Nine-star Martial Master, the members of the Ming Group faction won’t dare provoke you. You’ve infringed upon too many of their interests. They will undoubtedly try their best to eliminate you, because above the Ming Group faction is the backing of the Dragon Group. If you go too far, the Dragon Group will naturally send people to deal with you."

Old Master Su solemnly reminded.

"I’ve never heard of the Dragon Group. Who are they?"

Tang Ming furrowed his eyebrows, murmuring in confusion.

"The Dragon Group is a secret national power."

Old Master Su sighed, "Otherwise, how do you think families like ours can make the powerful hidden sects and hidden families of Jianghu give up such a big piece of the Urban System? It’s not that the forces of Jianghu don’t want to control power, it’s just that no single sect has the qualification to contend with the Dragon Group."

"Listening to you, this Dragon Group really is quite formidable."

Tang Ming swallowed nervously, thinking that any force able to make hidden sects and hidden families wary must have terrifying power.

"Little Tang, we’re telling you this so you understand, don’t think that being a Nine-star Martial Master will make you absolutely safe. Those who wish to deal with you, still will, but you can’t eliminate them entirely."

Su Tianyu sighed and sternly reminded.

"Correct! The nine families are different from the Sun Family. The Sun Family rose too quickly and wasn’t under the protection of the Dragon Group, so if you exterminated them, it’s done. But the remaining families almost all have strong members in the Dragon Group. If you go on a rampage, it will inevitably involve the Dragon Group, understand?"

Old Master Su quickly added in agreement.

Tang Ming nodded, and looked curiously at Su Tianyu and Old Master Su, "From what you’re saying, it seems like the Dragon Group is composed of members from the nine families, right?"

"Haha, in the Early Stage, the Dragon Group was indeed jointly overseen by our ancestors from the nine families. But as time has progressed, over the years, the Dragon Group has continuously absorbed super geniuses from all over the country as well as those who have just broken through to Nine-star Martial Masters, which has made the composition of the Dragon Group very complex now."

Old Master Su chuckled, "However, members from the nine families within the Dragon Group are still the core strength because anyone from our families who has the potential to break through to a Nine-star Martial Master is absorbed into it beforehand."

"For example, Wan Yong, who is on par with you in this martial arts competition, has already been listed as a focus by the Dragon Group. His disappearance is because he has already been absorbed as a reserve member of the Dragon Group."

Su Tianyu, fearing Tang Ming might not understand, quickly clarified, "And previously, Long Ao’s elder brother who performed outstandingly in the competition, though he lost, was also absorbed by the Dragon Group."

"No wonder the strength of your nine families seems not that strong, turns out your internal genius disciples were long absorbed by the Dragon Group!"

Tang Ming suddenly realized.

"Yes, the current nine families just play a role of transition and management, while the real strong members of each family are focused on cultivation within the Dragon Group."

"That’s not right! I was the first in this martial arts competition, why hasn’t anyone approached me?"

Tang Ming immediately became puzzled.

"Because you’re not a member of the nine families."

Old Master Su smiled, lamenting, "If you were a member of one of the nine families, the Dragon Group would surely absorb you immediately. Unfortunately, though you’ve performed well, you ultimately come from a grassroots background. You have to adhere to the Dragon Group’s recruitment rules, meaning you must cultivate to the peak of a Nine-star Martial Master before the Dragon Group will extend an olive branch."

"Damn, that’s blatant discrimination based on background!"

Tang Ming pulled a face, pouting in dissatisfaction, "If they want to approach me later, I might just ignore them."

"Haha, don’t speak rashly." Old Master Su laughed, reminding, "As far as I know, for a cultivator to break through to Martial General cultivation, they must rely on special methods. If you wish to break through to Martial General in the future, you must accept guidance from the Dragon Group, which is unavoidable."

"I’ll deal with future matters in the future."

Tang Ming nodded, respectfully bowing to Old Master Su, "Thank you Grandpa Su and Uncle Su for the reminder. I will be sure to be careful with my words and deeds."

"It’s good that you think that way. Be sure to guard against the scheming of the Ming Group faction, I guarantee they won’t give up easily."

Old Master Su nodded in satisfaction.

Tang Ming responded, then smiled, "This time I came to visit the Su Family without bringing any gifts, but I have something I’d like to give to the Su Family, and I hope Grandpa Su and Uncle Su won’t mind."

The Su family father and son became interested.

"The martial arts competition’s base."

Tang Ming squinted, "I want to give the martial arts competition’s base to the Su Family."

The Su family father and son gasped, the competition base is worth billions, what is Tang Ming’s intention in suddenly giving such a big gift?

"Don’t overthink it, I don’t want to hand over the martial arts competition’s base to the Dark Group for management. Otherwise, if something happens to me in the future, the Ming Group will surely try to take it back."

Seeing their shocked expressions, Tang Ming hurried to explain, "Now I’m giving the martial arts competition’s base to the Su Family, so it will become the Su Family’s property in the future. Even without my protection, the Ming Group should not have the guts to snatch things from the Su Family, right?"

"I see, if that’s your concern, then my Su Family will be delighted to accept."

Old Master Su suddenly understood, excitedly saying, "If the martial arts competition truly becomes the Su Family’s grounds, we can lease it to the Ming Group or Dark Group and earn substantial yearly rent."

"Exactly, family assets differ from those of the Dark Group, and although the Ming Group might be unwilling, they have no reason to contest."

Su Tianyu nodded repeatedly.