Chapter 164: Chapter 164, Long Zhantian’s Invitation_1
The other Alliances all looked on as if watching a show.
"HAHA... The Sakura Alliance has finally clashed with the Dragon Zone Union."
"Who knows which Legion the Dark Legion really is, to dare challenge the entire Sakura Alliance? The people of the Dark Legion must be insane."
"I just checked. The Dark Legion has only seven people."
"What? Seven people challenging two Legions?"
"To be precise, it’s not seven people challenging, but one person. And that person is none other than Jiang Chen."
"I’d already guessed the leader of the Dark Legion was Jiang Chen. Only that freak would dare challenge two Legions; even Black Dragon wouldn’t have such audacity."
"This guy is really at odds with the Sakura Alliance. It’s said the initial grudge was because the Sakura Alliance ambushed Jiang Chen."
"Who knows? Now it’s a formal challenge, and it’s going to be a fight to the death—either Jiang Chen dies, or the Sakura Alliance’s two Legions are completely wiped out."
The whole world exploded. News of Jiang Chen challenging two Legions spread rapidly, and discussions about the Legion war filled streets and alleyways. One man challenging two Legions—it was an utter humiliation for the entire Sakura Alliance.
"What do you think the people of the Sakura Alliance will do? Will they accept the challenge?"
"Nonsense. If the Sakura Alliance aren’t idiots, they’ll surely fight back. This battle is inevitable."
"If the Sakura Alliance’s two Legions don’t accept the challenge, then no one in their entire Alliance will ever be able to hold their heads high again."
"I’ve been displeased with the Sakura Alliance for a long time. Many of us died in the last major battle. Those despicable guys are finally getting what they deserve."
"Hearing this news is so satisfying! No need to kill monsters and level up today; we must have a drink to celebrate."
"Celebrate! We must! Finally, someone has stood up to teach the Sakura Alliance a lesson."
...
At that moment, Jiang Chen received a call from Chiyoshima Hitomi.
"Jiang Chen, do you realize what you’re doing?" Chiyoshima Hitomi’s tone was sharp as she questioned him fiercely.
"Judging by your tone, you seem pretty upset," Jiang Chen responded nonchalantly.
"Nonsense! Do you have any idea how big a mistake you’ve made? It’s one thing to challenge two Legions, but why did you have to insult the entire Sakura Alliance?"
Chiyoshima Hitomi didn’t understand his purpose in doing so.
"Wasn’t I just afraid they wouldn’t join the battle?"
"This is more serious than you think. It’s not just about the two Legions; it’s about the honor of the entire Sakura Alliance. People from the Different Worlds will participate in this great battle," Chiyoshima Hitomi said, her voice laced with obvious concern.
"I know."
"I want to know why you’re doing this. Is it just because of your hatred for the Sakura Alliance?"
"The Three Union Corps attacked my sister. Let me be clear: my sister is my bottom line. Anyone who dares to cross it will die. Even a Divine Envoy would die," Jiang Chen said, his voice unequivocal.
Jiang Qiu was his bottom line.
There was silence on the other end of the phone.
"Fine. I hope you can survive this calamity."
BEEP BEEP BEEP...
Jiang Qiu was the person he cared about most. If someone attacked him, Jiang Chen could let it slide, but if they laid a hand on his sister, he had to act.
Whoever touched his sister would die.
After hanging up, Jiang Chen received a call from Long Zhantian.
Jiang Chen smiled. It seemed this commotion was truly significant.
"Come to my office," Long Zhantian said.
"Alright," Jiang Chen replied.
「Long Zhantian’s office.」
Long Zhantian sat in his chair. Bian Haomiao stood beside him, shivering and giving Jiang Chen a pitiful look; he had clearly been reprimanded. Bian Haomiao had been reprimanded for not informing Long Zhantian about such a critical matter.
Long Zhantian offered Jiang Chen a cigarette with a calm expression. "Have one."
"Thanks."
"You’ve made quite a scene this time."
"I’m prepared."
"Challenging two Legions isn’t much, and I believe in your strength. But you shouldn’t have said those words." Long Zhantian turned his head to Bian Haomiao. "You’re a Divine Envoy. You should have understood the implications of those words, yet you sent them out without changing a single one."
"This... this was Jiang Chen’s request," Bian Haomiao replied in a low voice, not daring to speak loudly.
"Couldn’t you have altered the wording? Go now. I’ll settle the score with you later," Long Zhantian dismissed him.
Bian Haomiao left the office helplessly, giving Jiang Chen a pleading look, hoping he would speak up for him.
"This was all my decision."
Long Zhantian glanced at him. "This time, you’re facing more than just two Legions."
"I know. I’m facing the entire Sakura Alliance," Jiang Chen said.
"You’re wrong."
Long Zhantian took a drag from his cigarette. "You think you’re facing the entire Sakura Alliance? Didn’t Black Phoenix tell you that there are other Clans behind the Sakura Alliance?"
"If this blows up, it won’t just be a fight between you and the two Legions. It’ll be a battle between two Alliances, involving the higher-ups."
"You alone have triggered a battle between two major Clans."
Jiang Chen fell silent. This was something he truly hadn’t anticipated. He had considered facing two Legions, the entire Sakura Alliance, and even the possibility that they might seek external support.
Long Zhantian continued, "Whether it’s the Sakura Alliance or our Dragon Zone Union, powerful Clans are backing them."
"The other Clans don’t want a powerhouse to emerge from our Dragon Zone Union. So, by starting this war, they won’t let you go."
"They attacked my sister," Jiang Chen said, a hint of helplessness in his voice.
"I guessed as much; otherwise, you wouldn’t have acted so recklessly. Even if they attacked your sister, you could have dealt with them secretly. In the Different Worlds, no one would care if you killed them," Long Zhantian counseled.
"I want to settle this once and for all," Jiang Chen stated.
In fact, Jiang Chen had another intention: deterrence. Not only to deter the people of the Sakura Alliance but also those from the other three major zone Alliances. He wanted everyone to know: anyone who dared harm his sister would face his relentless, to-the-death pursuit.
This ’an eye for an eye’ stuff? That was child’s play.
Jiang Chen intended to directly eradicate his opponents, leaving no one alive.
Long Zhantian took a deep drag on his cigarette.
"If you survive this, it won’t necessarily be a bad thing. At least it will make those above take you more seriously, and your status will be very high in the future," he said.
Jiang Chen didn’t care about such things; he just wanted to protect his sister.
"Is there such a thing as a nominal Divine Envoy? One who doesn’t have to do anything but still holds the title?" he inquired.
Long Zhantian laughed. He understood Jiang Chen’s intention now. Being immune to ninety-nine percent of damage was indeed a formidable protective charm. As long as one held the status of a Divine Envoy, then Heroes wouldn’t dare act against them. They wouldn’t dare, not even if they had ten thousand times the nerve. To Heroes, Divine Envoys represented supreme power.
Long Zhantian lapsed into silence.
Seeing Long Zhantian’s expression, Jiang Chen knew there definitely was such a position.