All of us are one

Chapter 62 The Young Leader of the Great River Alliance!

Jiang Yanming got into the car and sat in the comfortable leather seat, pondering, "My father is Senior Brother Ling Heng's elder, so it's not surprising that he acts so humble towards him. Why does he treat me the same way?"

In terms of strength, without using his cultivator's trump cards, he was definitely no match for Ling Heng, especially since he was Ling Heng's junior brother.

"Is it because of my special status?" Jiang Yanming wondered to himself, "Or is it because of my father?"

Ling Heng and the other two got into the car and sat opposite Jiang Yanming; no one went to sit in the passenger seat.

"Let's drive."

As Ling Heng spoke, the car slowly drove forward.

"Senior Brother Ling, is the only way to go to Shenwu Kingdom by boat?" Jiang Yanming asked.

"We can only travel by boat. Once we get close to the Shenwu Kingdom, the precision electronic instruments are prone to malfunction." Ling Heng nodded slightly.

"The ships of the Four Nations Alliance are almost all equipped with sophisticated electronic instruments, so how did they get close to the Divine Martial Kingdom?" Jiang Yanming asked, puzzled.

"The ships won't go directly to Shenwu Kingdom. Instead, they'll first go to Twin Islands, which are jointly administered by the Four Kingdoms Alliance and Shenwu Kingdom," Ling Heng explained. "People going to Shenwu Kingdom need a pass. Upon arrival at Twin Islands, someone will verify the authenticity of the pass. Only after passing the verification can they board the ship to Shenwu Kingdom."

"People from the Four Nations Alliance are going to Shenwu Kingdom?" Jiang Yanming asked curiously. "I heard that those who are not of Shenwu Kingdom descent cannot go there to learn martial arts?"

"Those who are not of our kind will surely have different hearts! This is an unshakable consensus in the Divine Martial Kingdom," Ling Heng said decisively. "Most of the barbarians who come to the Divine Martial Kingdom are for trade, and a few are for medical treatment."

Jiang Yanming was puzzled. He could understand doing business, but why was he seeking medical treatment?

The Four Nations Alliance has advanced technology, even replacing internal organs with artificial ones, and the use of prosthetic bodies in civilian applications is quite widespread. So why would anyone still go to the Divine Martial Kingdom for medical treatment?

"There are some illnesses that the Four Nations Alliance can't cure, so they can only come to our Divine Martial Kingdom for treatment," Ling Heng said calmly. "Besides, not everyone is willing to undergo transformation."

Jiang Yanming nodded in agreement. Indeed, there were people who were unwilling to accept reform, such as the teacher who was an electronic hacker. If he had been willing to accept reform, he would not have died so young.

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The convoy arrived at the port, and Jiang Yanming and others boarded a ship that was over sixty meters long.

Jiang Yanming stood at the bow of the ship, watching it cut through the waves and sail into the endless blue ocean.

"Junior brother, don't you miss me at all?" Ling Heng stood next to Jiang Yanming, also looking at the blue sea.

"Since you've put it that way, Senior Brother, then I won't stand on ceremony." Jiang Yanming then asked, "What is my father's status in the Great River Alliance?"

"My senior master is the only recognized leader among all the branches of the Great River Alliance," Ling Heng replied calmly. "Therefore, your junior brother is the young leader of the Great River Alliance."

"Alliance Leader, I see." Jiang Yanming suddenly realized.

Of the five regions of the Divine Martial Kingdom, the Great River Basin is the most prosperous, teeming with powerful individuals.

As the leading power in the Yangtze River Basin, the leader of the Great River Alliance must be a top expert, and only such an expert can gain the trust of Uncle Li and others.

Ling Heng had protected him so much because he was the young leader of the Great River Alliance and represented the face of the Great River Alliance.

"Junior brother, do you still remember that agent from the Special Affairs Bureau?" Ling Heng asked softly.

"I remember." Jiang Yanming nodded slightly.

"He's dead," Ling Heng said calmly.

"You had someone do it?" Jiang Yanming turned and asked.

"I did find someone, but I haven't had a chance to do it yet." Ling Heng said, glancing at Jiang Yanming. "His death was very procedural; he died while carrying out a mission."

"Perhaps it's a coincidence." Jiang Yanming's eyes flashed with understanding.

If nothing unexpected happens, that agent will die during a mission; it was Lucy who ordered it.

"Regardless, I hope you understand, Junior Brother, that you are the young leader of the Great River Alliance," Ling Heng solemnly reminded him.

"I understand." Jiang Yanming nodded slightly, accepting his identity with equanimity.

Ling Heng narrowed his eyes slightly, surprised by Jiang Yanming's indifference.

Little did he know that Jiang Yanming had already grown accustomed to this change in status.

"Father has been gone from the Divine Martial Kingdom for over twenty years. Who now leads the Great River Alliance?" Jiang Yanming asked calmly. "Is it your master, Senior Brother?"

"That's right." Ling Heng nodded slightly.

"Since it is your master who leads the Great River Alliance, what am I, the young leader of the alliance?" Jiang Yanming chuckled.

"I came to the Four Kingdoms Alliance on my master's orders," Ling Heng said, cupping his hands towards the void. "Please, if possible, bring back the Alliance Leader or the Young Alliance Leader."

"Really?" Jiang Yanming was skeptical, because leading such a powerful force as the Great River Alliance was too tempting.

"Master trusts Master, Junior Brother, you'll understand later." Ling Heng didn't explain further.

Jiang Yanming remained silent upon hearing this. His father's agreement to allow him and Ling Heng to return to Shenwu Kingdom was a clear indication of his father's attitude.

"This return to Shenwu Kingdom is destined to be anything but peaceful. Junior Brother, you should be mentally prepared," Ling Heng solemnly reminded him.

"Is there someone who doesn't want me to return to Shenwu Kingdom?" Jiang Yanming asked.

"Our Great River Alliance is powerful. When my master was alive, it had the potential to unify the Great River Basin. Apart from the forces in the Five Regions that are on good terms with our Great River Alliance, all others regard our Great River Alliance as a great enemy." Ling Heng said proudly, "Even though the Alliance Leader has gone to the Four Kingdoms Alliance, our Great River Alliance still dominates the Great River Basin."

"If that's the case, then why are you looking for my father or me to return to Shenwu Kingdom?" Jiang Yanming asked, puzzled.

"The reason why the Great River Alliance was established is that my master intends to unify the Great River Basin, which is why many powerful people and forces follow him." Ling Heng shook his head slightly. "My master is the core of the Great River Alliance, and only my master can truly rule the Great River Alliance."

"Then what is my role as the young leader of the alliance?" Jiang Yanming asked.

"It is the link between the main hall and the various branches!" Ling Heng said solemnly. "Only with your return as the young leader will the Great River Alliance not be as superficially united as it is now."

"So, the Great River Alliance is showing signs of falling apart." Jiang Yanming suddenly realized, no wonder Ling Heng's master was willing to give up power, it turned out the Great River Alliance was about to disintegrate.

"As long as Master Uncle is still alive, the Great River Alliance will not split." Ling Heng shook his head. "Everyone is waiting for Master Uncle to return."

Of course, there was one more thing he didn't say: in the current Great River Alliance, those branches that obey orders but not proclamations are considered good; most branches simply don't bother with the main body.

Jiang Yanming was surprised: "Is my father's prestige that high?"

Uncle Li and others on Moon Island admired their father, and many powerful figures in the Divine Martial Kingdom followed him. Even after more than twenty years, they were still willing to wait, which shows how strong their father's personal charisma was.

"Since the enemy can't act directly, they'll definitely hire assassins from the Killing Pavilion or Blood Rain to do it," Ling Heng said confidently. "Therefore, we must be extremely careful after arriving at Twin Islands!"

"The Killing Tower, Blood Rain..." Jiang Yanming murmured softly, then a look of astonishment flashed in his eyes.

He couldn't help but think to himself, "This blood rain... it can't be that kind of blood rain, can it?"