The War God's Homecoming

Chapter 525 The Day of the Challenge

"General Wilson, when are you going to the Northern Territories?" After Bob Stokes and lan Blade left, Billy turned to Cole Wilson and asked.

"According to General Geis's suggestion, the supreme commander of Aquilandia's war department will arrive at the border soon. I plan to leave this afternoon." Cole Wilson replied.

"Alright," Billy nodded and continued, "General Wilson, go ahead first to engage with them. Unless necessary, avoid any conflict with them and find out what they want. After I deal with Ruthless Lordling, I'll join you."

"Okay, that's the plan. I'll go prepare." Cole Wilson said as he stood up.

"Very well," Billy stood up as well. "General Wilson, please be sure to stay safe."

"Sure, thank you for your concern." Cole nodded and greeted Night Orchid and Stout before leaving.

"Boss, with Aquilandia mobilizing forces in the Northern Territories, there must be a hidden agenda, right?" After Cole Wilson left, Night Orchid asked.

"Yes," Billy's gaze turned thoughtful. "After some consideration, it seems likely."

Then, he turned to Stout and said, "Stout, call Casey and Azure Dragon, and have them come to the capital tomorrow."

"Understood!" Stout nodded and took out his phone to make the call.

The next day, around noon, Billy was discussing some matters in Night Orchid's office when the phone rang. It was a call from Bob Stokes. On the phone, he informed Billy that the showdown with Ruthless Lordling had been scheduled for tomorrow at noon, at the foot of the Eastern Mountain.

This news quickly spread throughout the entire city, and everyone was eagerly awaiting the arrival of the next day. On one side was Commander Gardner, the rare talent of the millennium of the country; on the other side was Ruthless Lordling, one of the eight great prodigies in the world of ancient martial arts. Who was stronger between these two? It was truly something to look forward to!

At 1 PM, Casey and Azure Dragon both arrived at the SHADOW compound.

"Casey, Azure Dragon," Night Orchid welcomed them with Stout.

"Night Orchid, where's boss?" Casey asked after a smile.

"He's in his office, talking with General Wilson." Night Orchid replied, leading the two towards the office.

"Orchid, I heard someone wants to challenge boss. What's going on?" Azure Dragon asked as they walked.Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

"Azure Dragon, let me explain," Stout replied and proceeded to describe in detail what had happened the previous day.

"That's really audacious!" After listening to Stout, Azure Dragon shook his head and said, "If he's so eager for death, he should just commit suicide, it would be less embarrassing." "Azure Dragon, you said what I wanted to say." Stout grinned.

"Orchid, do you know what's going on in the Northern Territory?" Casey turned to Night Orchid and asked.

Casey had no interest in Ruthless Lordling's affairs. He had heard of Ruthless Lordling before, and in his opinion, he was nothing but a complete joke. Based on what he knew of Billy, with all his cards on the table, ten Ruthless Lordlings wouldn't be a match.

"Aquilandia has launched an attack, citing the past incident where General Wilson killed their Deputy Commander as the surface reason." Night Orchid explained, sharing some information she had gathered. "Hmm?" Both Casey and Azure Dragon frowned.

"After all these years, now they want to settle old scores. Aquilandia must have ulterior motives," Casey said after some thought.

"Most likely," Night Orchid nodded in agreement.

While they were chatting, they arrived at Night Orchid's office, where Billy had just finished a phone call.

"Boss!" The four of them entered the office, and Casey and Azure Dragon greeted Billy.

"Come in, have a seat, and let's talk," Billy smiled.

"Boss, has General Wilson arrived in the Northern Territory? What's the situation over there?" Azure Dragon asked once they had taken their seats. "Both armies are currently in a standoff. Generals are negotiating with Aquilandia's First Commander, but there's no result yet." Billy replied.

"Boss, the Galewind Squadron is good, but there's still a gap compared to Aquilandia's Armt of Buzzard." Casey said, considering.

"Just in case, should we inform General Harper and have Vermilion Bird dispatched with ten thousand troops to station in the Northern Territory?"

The Galewind Squadron ranked third among Glavale's five major squadrons and was part of the Northern Territory's forces.

"Not for now," Billy shook his head slightly. "According to the information from the Northern Territory, Aquilandia doesn't seem to have any immediate intentions of full-scale war." "What do they want then?" Azure Dragon asked.

"We're not sure for now. We'll go and see tomorrow afternoon," Billy replied, looking at Azure Dragon with a faint smile. "Today, you're off duty. Come back tomorrow at noon." "Off duty?" Azure Dragon was momentarily surprised. "Boss, why give me a day off when everything's fine?"

Night Orchid chuckled. "Azure Dragon, since you rarely return to the capital, Boss wants you to accompany Alana."

"Oh?" Azure Dragon finally realized and scratched his head. "Thanks, Boss!"

"Alright, go!" Billy waved his hand.

Azure Dragon then said his goodbyes to Casey and the others before leaving.

Time passed quickly, and it was soon 11:30 AM the next day.

On the outskirts of the eastern part of the city, at the foot of the Eastern Mountain, a vast open area was already bustling with activity. It was estimated that there were at least tens of thousands of people gathered there.

In the center of the open area, three rest areas had been set up.

The members of Central Sky Office were seated in the central rest area, with Bob Stokes in the lead, his gaze fixed on the vacant area to the left. In that rest area, about ten men and women were seated. At the center was a young man in his thirties, dressed in Daoist robes, expressionless, exuding a fierce aura. This man was none other than

Ruthless Lordling, one of the eight

prodigies in the world of ancient

martial arts. On his left and right

were two young men, the two

prodigies from the Greenwood clan.

However, the Harding brothers, Pop Harding and Greg Harding, were nowhere to be seen, presumably busy with their own matters.

Behind the five men sat five tall,

beautiful women in white, with exquisite features that transcended the ordinary. From the insignias on their clothing, it was clear that all four of them came from the same seet, Cerulean Abyss Institute.

"Ruthless Lordling, it's already past 11, and King of the West is still not here. He wouldn't back out at the last moment, would he?" one of the young men cast a suspicious glance at the empty rest area on the left.

"You're underestimating him." Ruthless Lordling said calmly. "Even if he knows he's not a match, he will definitely show up."

"I heard that King of the West has already reached the level of a half-step War God-Emperor. Is that true?" another person asked. "Rumors may not be entirely baseless." Ruthless Lordling replied again, his face still devoid of emotion.