The old-guard Saint Realm masters of Japan had either been killed by Yi Beidou or forced to flee. In contrast, the new-guard Saint Realm masters survived their encounter with him. They each had their own epiphanies and saw their strength increase dramatically. Now, the old guard could no longer suppress the new.
The election of the new Emperor of Japan and its premier, along with a major purge of Japan's high-level officials, was all secretly orchestrated by the New Martial Arts Club. Their goal was to use this opportunity to eradicate the old guard's influence.
There were even rumors that they wanted to abolish the Emperor.
"Father, there's an old saying in Donghua: a moment of impatience can ruin a grand plan. The Fukuda Family is in decline, and our Ancestor is presumed dead. Our only choice is to preserve our strength and wait for an opportunity to strike back."
A handsome young Japanese man said in a solemn voice.
