Yao Ke'er emerged from her father's presence and saw Bai Zihao out of the Yao residence.
"Junior brother…"
Yao Ke'er's face was beaming with joy, "You can go to the War Department now."
With her father's promise, Yao Ke'er was completely at ease.
With the Yao family's strength…
If they truly protected someone, it would be difficult for them to die even if they courted death themselves.
Moreover, junior brother's strength was so formidable.
Bai Zihao nodded, but said, "Seventh senior sister… it seems you and your father are not on very good terms?"
Yao Ke'er's expression darkened, and she sighed, "I'll tell you about it later."
"Alright."
Since seventh senior sister didn't want to talk about it, Bai Zihao naturally wouldn't ask further.
The War Department.
Led by the Grand Elder Dongfang Tuo, almost all the elders were present.
Qian Yuanshan was naturally among them.
"Yuanshan."
Dongfang Tuo's gaze fell upon Qian Yuanshan, and he asked, "You've sparred with Bai Zihao before, haven't you? How strong is he?"
Qian Yuanshan was a martial arts fanatic.
When he first joined the War Department, he had sparred with every elder.
And later, he had caused no small amount of trouble for these old fellows, so they understood Qian Yuanshan very well, both in terms of strength and temperament.
"We have indeed sparred."
Qian Yuanshan recalled that battle, and a hint of… defeat flashed across his face.
He was also a prodigy.
In his twenties, he had been a sensational figure, regarded by the elders present as a peerless talent who had emerged out of nowhere.
Over the years…
Although his strength had improved, he no longer possessed that aura of dominating the world and daring to challenge anyone.
Time had tempered his strength, but it had also smoothed his sharp edges.
And Bai Zihao…
He was like his younger self.
Even more arrogant and stronger than he was back then!
To kill him in three punches…
Even Dongfang Tuo might not be able to say such a thing.
But Bai Zihao had said it, spoken it decisively, and without hesitation, as if it were all natural.
Therefore, he felt defeated, yet full of hope.
Perhaps, the tasks he failed to complete, the things he couldn't achieve, would be realized by Bai Zihao.
"Then, how strong is he?"
Dongfang Tuo had already seen some clues from Qian Yuanshan's expression, but he couldn't help but ask.
As soon as the question was out.
All the elders looked at Qian Yuanshan, awaiting his answer.
Qian Yuanshan looked around and chuckled, "You'll find out soon enough."
"I, Bai Zihao, have arrived!"
As his voice fell, a voice echoed through the air.
Initially a hundred feet away, by the time the last syllable landed, a graceful figure had descended before the assembled elders.
Clad in white, it was Bai Zihao.
He stood there, like a sharp sword, poised to soar into the sky and pierce the heavens.
"Bai Zihao!"
The elders' expressions all turned serious.
Just this demeanor…
Was enough to show that Bai Zihao was extraordinary.
"Bai…"
Before Qian Yuanshan could speak, he was drowned out by Bai Zihao's voice.
"I am here today for only one matter."
Bai Zihao's lips curved into a smile, appearing arrogant, but in reality, filled with confidence, "The Domain Lord of the Southern War Zone must be my second senior sister, Ji Xueyun."
After speaking.
He scanned the surrounding elders with a sharp gaze, showing no fear.
"Presumptuous!"
"Insolent!"
"Preposterous!"
The elders all erupted in reprimands.
"Bai Zihao…"
Grand Elder Dongfang Tuo stepped forward, his aged voice filled with pride, "You wish to interfere with the appointments of the War Department… first, you must get past us."
As he stepped forward, all the elders echoed his sentiment.
"Bai Zihao, how dare you be so arrogant!"
"Bai Zihao, let's settle this with our fists!"
"Bai Zihao, show us your true skill."
"Bai Zihao…"
The only one among them who acted differently was Qian Yuanshan.
Having personally experienced Bai Zihao's strength, he silently stepped aside.
Bai Zihao surveyed everyone and let out a loud laugh.
"Want to see my true skill…"
"You are likely not yet capable of forcing me to unleash my true skill!"
"My time is precious."
"All of you… come at me together!"
With that,
Bai Zihao took a step forward, his powerful aura truly confronting each elder.
This was a declaration of fighting them all at once!
"Bai Zihao, you… are too arrogant!"
"Bai Zihao, those who play with fire will burn themselves, you are courting death!"
"Bai Zihao…"
All the elders were enraged by Bai Zihao's actions.
They were furious enough to spew fire from their nostrils.
Their livers were burning with anger.
Their eyebrows and beards were trembling!
They were all elders of the Great Xia War Department, each a seasoned veteran, each once a peerless prodigy.
However…
Time had passed silently, and they were now old, no longer possessing the unparalleled elegance of their youth.
But they were by no means to be looked down upon by Bai Zihao!