Chapter 163: Chapter 163, Challenge the Cherry Blossom Union, Shock the World_1
Bian Haomiao continued, "However, I must tell you some bad news. If this challenge is issued, it will provoke the anger of everyone in the Sakura Alliance, including the Divine Envoys."
"I understand."
"Good. Now, let me tell you even worse news. The Legion Battle doesn’t take effect immediately. It requires a certain amount of time—at most ten days, at least three. Within these three days, a Legion can add anyone. Anyone can join or leave a Legion, including Second-stage experts. So, you’ll be facing not just two Legions, but other powerful contenders, possibly even from other Different Worlds," Bian Haomiao explained. He then added, "Jiang Chen, since you’re a member of our Alliance, I must inform you of all the regulations. Rules are rules, but they also have their drawbacks."
It was for this reason that few people issued Legion Battle challenges; they feared needing to find replacements or new members when the time came. The inclusion of a powerful expert on the opposing side would spell disaster. Jiang Chen understood this point. Moreover, he knew that, strictly speaking, the Sakura Alliance was subsidiary to a Clan holding great power in the Different Worlds; the Dragon Zone Union was similarly affiliated.
Jiang Chen responded indifferently, "I know."
"Do you still want to issue the challenge now?"
"Indeed."
This guy is truly relentless! Bian Haomiao felt a headache coming on.
"I suggest you change your motto; otherwise, it’s going to work against you."
"It doesn’t matter. I don’t care."
"Alright then, let’s go with that. I agree."
With a grand gesture, Bian Haomiao signed his name and approved the challenge.
Then came...
A global broadcast.
[Legion Battle Initiated]
[Dark Legion of the Dragon Zone Union Challenges the Three Union Corps and the Three Union Corps of the Sakura Alliance]
[All members of the Sakura Alliance are fools. I, Jiang Chen, will challenge the entire Sakura Alliance alone. Those who don’t wish to participate in the war, just admit that they are fools.]
The whole world heard the broadcast and was utterly shocked.
「Dragon Zone Union.」
"What? A Legion Battle has started?"
"Which Legion is the Dark Legion? Why have I never heard of them?"
"The Dark Legion of the Dragon Zone Union... does anyone know which Legion that is?"
"I’ve never heard of this Legion. It seems the Dark Legion isn’t famous."
"Oh my God, what is this declaration? Is this a challenge against two Legions or the entire Sakura Alliance?"
"Awesome! The Dark Legion is too cool! I’ve always been annoyed by the Sakura Alliance. This is one Legion challenging an entire Alliance!"
"He openly calls everyone in the Sakura Alliance fools. Does this include the Divine Envoys?"
"This person has quite some nerve!"
"Has someone finally taken the first step? The battle of Legions has begun again."
The members of the Dragon Zone Union’s Legions were all stunned.
Everyone who had joined a Legion heard the news. They all knew what a Legion Battle meant: a fight to the bitter end, signifying that the opposing Legion would be annihilated.
Legion Battles were also known as Battles of Annihilation.
Long Zhantian heard the news and was also greatly shocked.
One person challenging an entire Alliance? Has this person gone mad?
Long Zhantian admitted that Jiang Chen was strong, but not to such an absurd extent that one person would dare challenge an entire Alliance alone. This statement not only enraged the two Legions but also the entire Sakura Alliance, including the Divine Envoys.
What on earth is he trying to do?!
「Inside the Sakura Alliance.」
They all heard the message and were furious.
"Damn it! Who dares to call our Sakura Alliance members fools? That person must die!"
"Who exactly is the leader of the Dark Legion? To brazenly humiliate the Heroes of our Sakura Alliance like this, we must kill him!"
"That damn bastard! This person must die. We absolutely cannot let him live!"
"I remember the Dark Legion was led by Alice. How dare she challenge all the Heroes of our Sakura Alliance?"
"We must kill every single member of the Dark Legion to make them understand that our Sakura Alliance is not to be trifled with!"
「Sakura Alliance Meeting Room.」
The Divine Envoys were gathered, their expressions grim.
They had also heard the news of the Legion’s challenge. Challenges between Legions were normally quite common, but a certain phrase in this one had struck a nerve.
Are the people of the Sakura Alliance fools? Does that include us, the Divine Envoys?
"Does anyone know who the leader of the Dark Legion is?"
"I remember it used to be a Dark Angel named Alice."
"Not anymore. The current leader of the Dark Legion is Jiang Chen. I believe everyone here is well aware of that name." A Divine Envoy displayed the information.
The Sakura Divine Envoys were silent, looks of concern on their faces.
They were all too familiar with Jiang Chen.
He was the champion of the individual battles in the Alliance Battlefield and the expert who had killed 200,000 people there. An astonishing 200,000 had perished under his sword. Although he was a Melee Class warrior, his swordsmanship was more terrifying than a Magician’s Magic.
Of course, that wasn’t even his most impressive achievement; his greatest deed was slaying the Demon King.
Furthermore, there were rumors that even Divine Envoys had fallen to his sword.
All the Divine Envoys looked at Chiyoshima Hitomi, while also paying attention to Chuanteng Ichiro.
They understood that the whole event had started from the conflict between these two: the Chuanteng Clan had schemed against Chiyoshima Hitomi for the Position of the Divine Envoy.
Not only did their scheme fail, but they also suffered significant losses—losing a Divine Envoy and a Reserve Divine Envoy.
Later, they even lost another Divine Envoy to the Demon King.
Chuanteng Ichiro laughed. With Jiang Chen humiliating all members of the Sakura Alliance this way, he’s doomed this time.
Looking at Chiyoshima, Chuanteng Ichiro questioned, "Miss Chiyoshima, you have a good relationship with Jiang Chen. Explain to everyone why he wants to humiliate our entire Sakura Alliance and even boldly challenged all of us."
Chiyoshima Hitomi, her face a mask of indifference, replied, "My relationship with him is merely that of ordinary friends. As for why he challenged the Three Union Corps and the Three Union Corps, you should be the clearest on that. Have you provoked him again?"
Chuanteng Ichiro stood up, his voice laced with anger, "Hmph! Did you not hear clearly just now? He is humiliating the entire Sakura Alliance! Even though you are a Divine Envoy, you are also a member of the Sakura Alliance!"
Chiyoshima Hitomi fell silent. That statement is unmistakably accurate.
Then, Chiyoshima Hitomi stood up, retorting angrily, "Chuanteng Ichiro, let’s not beat around the bush. Last time, your brother interfered with my attempt to kill the Demon King and ambushed me. I have yet to settle that score with you!"
"Hmph! Do you have any evidence?"
"The evidence is your brother San Lang, and your brother Shichirou, who died in the Dark Zone."
"I now suspect that you were the one who killed my brother."
"Yes, I killed him. What can you do about it?"
"Good! You finally admit the truth!"
The two argued back and forth.
An Alliance high-ranking member intervened, "Enough, both of you, stop arguing! We are all members of the Sakura Alliance. Let’s put this matter behind us and focus on how to deal with the upcoming situation. If anyone has any suggestions, please speak up."
Both could only sit down, glowering at each other.
"Isn’t it obvious? Accept the challenge and find someone to kill Jiang Chen."
"Exactly. Only his death can resolve this problem completely."
"But I’ve heard this fellow is very formidable. He’s the Swordsman who killed 200,000 men. The combined forces of the Three Union Corps and the Three Union Corps total only 60,000. They are probably no match for him."
"It’s a pity Divine Envoys aren’t allowed to join the battle; otherwise, I would strike him down on the spot."
"Though we cannot join the battle, we can find others to participate. In short, this person has humiliated everyone in the Sakura Alliance. He must die."
All the Divine Envoys looked at Chiyoshima Hitomi.
With a cold huff, Chiyoshima Hitomi stated, "This matter has nothing to do with me. I shall not partake in any decisions you make. I have other matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now."
Chiyoshima Hitomi turned and left, leaving behind a group of bewildered Divine Envoys.