"Jiang Feng of China, I've heard you just came from Huaxia Street, and managed to take out Di Long and Tarsen there?"
Hemeng didn't bother with small talk and directly fixed his gaze on Jiang Feng, questioning.
"They were asking for death, not worth pitying." Jiang Feng didn't deny it.
"Hehe, admitting it was you is enough!"
Although Hemeng was smiling, his expression turned even colder and sharper: "Initially, I was considering if it would be inappropriate for me to personally engage you. After all, given my status and reputation, even if I killed you, others would say I bullied the young with my age, winning without honor."
"But now, since you can single-handedly flatten Huaxia Street, you've already made a name for yourself. If I make a move against you, no one will criticize."
"So, what?" Jiang Feng looked at Hemeng with even more playful defiance.
"It's simple. I've decided to give you the honor of a duel."
Hemeng arrogantly stated: "Tomorrow morning, Boba Mountain, I will await you there! We will fight it out fair and square there, and if you can defeat me, you can take the hostages away. Otherwise — your life stays on Boba Mountain!"
"Boba Mountain?" Jiang Feng slightly frowned.
"Indeed, Boba Mountain!" Hemeng sneered.
Boba Mountain, the peak of Myanmar's main Bogu mountain range, is also called the Holy Mountain of Myanmar.
The Myanmar people are devout Buddhists, and Boba Mountain is regarded as a place where spirits reside. Various statues and pagodas are offered there, attracting countless pilgrims daily.
Hemeng chose this place to fight a life-and-death battle with Jiang Feng to reclaim the prestige he had accumulated over the years.
More crucially, he firmly believed that Jiang Feng wasn't just a powerful young Chinese appearing out of nowhere. There must be some backing or sect behind him.
Hemeng had suffered greatly in the past under many Chinese masters, and he also wanted to use this opportunity to demonstrate his strength and wash away his previous shame!
The reason for scheduling it for tomorrow morning was simple — to have ample time for publicity.
Hemeng even planned to visit the King, hoping His Majesty could personally witness his glorious moment on Boba Mountain tomorrow!
"Are you sure you want to duel with me?" Jiang Feng let out a chuckle and asked.
"Of course!"
Hemeng disdainfully said, "If you want to save your friends, you have no choice but to agree. Or, you might as well wreak havoc here now."
"But if you do, I'm afraid you won't be able to bear the consequences! Not to mention I will kill you on the spot, your actions would also offend Myanmar's national power and trample on the dignity of the royal family! By then, not only you but also your family might incite a conflict between the two countries, sparking an international dispute that neither you nor your backers can afford."
Hemeng assumed he had Jiang Feng cornered, so he smiled even more complacently.
"Let me correct you." Jiang Feng smiled faintly: "First, I have no such backing, I'm alone."
"Second, you talk about offending national power and trampling the royal family; I couldn't care less. Even if the King of Myanmar stood before me now, I'd treat him as nothing but a clay chicken or pottery dog."
"Lastly, if I agree to your terms, it's only because I wish to grant you a grand burial."
"Jiang Feng, you have quite the audacity!"
Upon hearing Jiang Feng's three statements, Hemeng finally couldn't hold back!
He slapped the back of his chair violently, roaring: "Do you think you can win? You're not even grateful I'm giving you half a day and a night's time to prepare for your end, yet you dare to defy me?"
"You chose your own death day, treat my friend well."
Jiang Feng didn't waste any more words with Hemeng: "If he loses even a hair, the entire Myanmar royal family will be implicated because of you!"
"Tomorrow, see you at Boba Mountain!"
After speaking, Jiang Feng turned and left.
Seeing this, Dong Ruyan hurried to catch up.
At this moment, Dong Ruyan was once again in total admiration of Jiang Feng!
This guy is indeed too, too, too bold and domineering; he's simply the most arrogant person under the sky, making it difficult for people not to worship him!
"Stop!"
Hemeng shouted angrily, standing up, his whole body trembling.
"What?" Jiang Feng halted but didn't look back.
"Jiang Feng of China, listen up! Tomorrow, I will make you pay for your arrogance! The peak of Boba Mountain will be your burial place!" Hemeng gritted his teeth, issuing a death threat.
"Hope your dream comes true." Jiang Feng sneered, continuing to stride away.
Sixteen guards and Miao Lun just stood there dumbfounded, watching him leave, yet no one dared to stop him.
"Bang!!!" With a loud crash, Hemeng smashed the State Preceptor's chair, and the whole person was like a volcano on the verge of eruption, exuding a killing aura!
...
Outside the Elder Jian Palace.
Dong Ruyan followed step by step alongside Jiang Feng.
After holding back for a long time, she finally asked, "Jiang Feng, are you confident you can defeat Hemeng? His aura is extremely formidable; I gauge his strength definitely surpasses the Grandmaster Level."
"Just an ant." Jiang Feng was too lazy to express much: "Where is Boba Mountain?"
"You don't even know where the battlefield is and you dare to agree?"
Dong Ruyan was speechless for a moment, some might say Jiang Feng was overconfident.
"Boba Mountain is not in Neibi, but in the Mandalay Province, about three or four hours' drive from Neibi."
"Alright, let's head there now, you drive, fuel up on the way."
Jiang Feng left a word and walked straight towards the black car.
Dong Ruyan was so angry she almost exploded: "Hey, in your eyes, am I just a servant, only fit for these trivial tasks?"
"What else?" Jiang Feng turned to look at her: "If you're unwilling, ask Demoness to send someone else, I don't care."
"You..." Dong Ruyan's small chest almost exploded with anger, pointing a finger at Jiang Feng's nose.
Though she wouldn't swear, she really wanted to let out a torrent of curses at Jiang Feng just to vent.
...
Before Dong Ruyan and Jiang Feng could leave Neibi, the news about State Preceptor Hemeng planning to duel a young Chinese man had already spread like wildfire.
In an extremely short time, the news spread throughout Neibi and was even stretching to surrounding provinces and cities.
This was undoubtedly a more sensational story than Jiang Feng flattening Huaxia Street single-handedly — how many years has it been since anyone dared to challenge the authority of Lord Hemeng?
A mysterious young Chinese person intending to risk his life with a sword, forcing the ninety-something-year-old State Preceptor to personally take action?
People were ablaze with discussions!
And Hemeng seemed to be deliberately fanning the flames.
To expand the impact, he indeed went to the palace in person, informed the King about his enmity with Jiang Feng.
The King was also incredulous upon hearing it and promised that tomorrow morning he would bring his princess and children to watch the battle and bolster Hemeng's might at Boba Mountain!
Even the government holding real power got wind of it quickly, and the President was alerted!
To avoid suspicion, they couldn't attend the battle but the President still personally sent Hemeng a letter, expressing full support and hoping he could slay the unruly young Chinese, thus raising Myanmar's prestige and shaking mighty China!
Besides the above, Myanmar's other martial guardians — several ultimate roots standing on equal footing with Hemeng, also said they would attend the scene tomorrow to watch.
No matter their personal relations with Hemeng, this was about the nation's honor, and they had to unite against a common enemy.
Thus, an unprecedented grand battle in Myanmar's history was set to erupt tomorrow!
Amidst widespread anticipation, this battle is destined to be recorded in history and be renowned for ages!