Chapter 1730 - 891: A Fight to the Death

To be fair, compared to Han Hui who has been in this field for many years with dignity, Chen Xingzhou's move is ultimately a risky one, with somewhat of an active provocation.

But so what?

Is there a business that East City can do but Hai Province cannot? Can only Han Hui take the representative position, and I cannot? Is it only fair for East City to earn pots full while Hai Province is destined to beg for food?

Besides, we're all in the Desert Market, why so much nonsense?

Isn't it enough to just fight it out till one of us is dead?!

But unlike others, someone as cunning as Chen Xingzhou could never be like those hot-headed punks who show off without regard for tomorrow's survival.

Seeking self-destruction is really not his style, and he always acts with careful deliberation, which is why he secretly connected alliances in the Southeast Region and dealt Han Hui such a punch.

"...If you dare to fight, does that mean you have the confidence to win?"

"The standard for winning and losing is different."

Chen Xingzhou said calmly, "As long as I can survive, it counts as my win. But if he can't kill me, it counts as his loss."

As long as he can hold onto the Southeast Commerce Alliance framework, then he naturally has the qualification to compete equally with Han Hui, even if he's battered and disgraced, it counts as his win, and a big win!

But if Han Hui can't obliterate this framework and Chen Xingzhou together, then it counts as his complete loss.

"East City's counterattack this time is a bit troublesome, they probably won't let you off, so be more cautious; Ling Liu's recent whereabouts are odd, he must have noticed the spies I placed on his side..."

Chen Xingzhou said slowly, "Don't worry, as long as you can stabilize the position, leave the rest to me."

"What if I don't want to stabilize the position?"

Ji Jue retorted.

Chen Xingzhou suddenly fell silent, already understanding his meaning.

What if Ji Jue is unwilling to endure the disgrace silently and refuses to swallow this temporary humiliation?

Isn't the West Sea vast enough for Ji Jue to stretch his legs? Must I endure and swallow my pride in Thousand Islands?

"After all, you're the Ashen Chosen One..."

Chen Xingzhou sighed softly and pledged, "Then suit yourself, I trust you with your actions."

"Don't be too sure so soon, I'm not even confident in myself when doing things, where do you get your confidence?"

Also..."

Ji Jue asked expressionlessly, "Are you really content to be pinned down and beaten, thinking surviving means winning?"

Then, Chen Xingzhou fell into silence.

After a long time, Ji Jue vaguely heard someone curse on the other end of the call.

He hung up and laughed silently.

The matter was settled.

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The counterattack from East City was faster than anyone expected.

Not even an hour passed.

News from East City immediately kicked Chen Xingzhou out from his brief glory on the headlines, stomping hard several times.

To cope with the brand new market situation and face future challenges, East City Tiansheng Industry decided to ally with Kuobang Group, South City Deep Space Manufacturing, Lingkong Technology, North City Blue Glory Group, Central City Excellence Holding, Longsheng International, and many more, forming strategic partnerships to establish the Hanhai Alliance, aggressively developing the overseas market.

As soon as the announcement was made, the Hanhai Alliance had already completed its listing in the international market.

After completing all preparation work long ago, it's officially listed now, declaring to the outside world.

At the dedicated media press conference, a meticulously crafted PPT depicted a magnificent, dazzling pie, making everyone's eyes flicker. As for the beautiful prospects of fig trees, rivers of milk and honey, it involuntarily convinced every observer that the true transformation into the future was near.

The press conference was extraordinarily grand, dignitaries gathered like clouds, wealthy merchants were everywhere, elites were as common as dogs, even the Governor came to support and presided over the ribbon-cutting.

In comparison, the so-called Southeast Commerce Alliance was like a roadside stall, the disparity was so vast it was hard not to shed a tear of sympathy.

However, recalling Han Hui's calm, orderly style, the current quick reaction and announcement speed... For those in the know, it seemed utterly desperate.

Even if Han Hui wasn't anxious, other collaborators couldn't wait any longer.

Everyone has painstakingly prepared for so many years, entrusting their hopes to your project, ready to unite and make a fortune. Now faced with the Desert Market competition, it's exactly the time to flourish, how could they allow someone else to set up a table beside them?

How could they let Chen Xingzhou eat profits that should belong to everyone and grow stronger on this path?!

If they still care about so-called grace and posture, acting fancy and leisurely, Chen Xingzhou might wake up from the dream laughing, then thank Han Hui with incense and bows.

And now, the alliance led by Han Hui's East City Wilderness Market can no longer allow Chen Xingzhou to take even a bite more from everyone's pot.

Swiftly, decisively, strictly, heavily.

Crush him quickly!

At the press conference that followed, during the live broadcast, a raised hand from a journalist posed the question: "Mr. Han, we have noticed that the Hanhai Alliance and the recently established Southeast Commerce Alliance seem to have similarities in positioning and direction?"

"Your question is somewhat strange."

On camera, Mr. Han Hui, Chairman of Tiansheng Industry, smiled slightly, "It's not surprising that business decisions are similar. If it's a proper path, why would there be fewer people taking it?

Mr. Chen can bet on this blue ocean, which shows his vision is indeed unique. Unfortunately, sometimes what is needed for success is not just courage."

The journalist's eyes lit up, sensing a big news story: "Are you suggesting that the Southeast Commerce Alliance will become a competitor to the Hanhai Alliance?"

"We welcome all competition."

Han Hui continued to smile, "However, if this counts as competition, it really lacks challenge."

"May I ask..."

"Next one."

Han Hui maintained his smile and pointed to another journalist.

Amidst rounds of enthusiastic applause, the heated atmosphere of the conference continued endlessly, and everyone's eyes sparkled as if they saw another sun of wealth and opportunity rising from East City.

However, the brighter the light, the more ferocious and gruesome the darkness and gloom that looms over the Southeast Commerce Alliance. After long preparation and brewing, this newly born alliance is ravenously stretching its claws towards Hai Province...

Almost anyone with keen eyes can see the disparity between the strengths of both sides, and anyone with a bit of brains won't believe the Southeast Commerce Alliance has any hope of winning.

The scale is already too vastly different, brutally like making a featherweight fight a heavyweight match.

Han Hui's years of preparation and plotting combined the forces of East City and South City, uniting so many allies at once that each family's scale and annual profit alone are enough to beat the Southeast Alliance into submission.

Moreover, unlike Chen Xingzhou's open-door policy, Hanhai is a high-end club with an admission system, its organization alone is already far superior to the Southeast's ragtag team.

Though quite a few Wilderness Market branches have been absorbed to earn money, the entire Hanhai Alliance has backed by seven major consortiums, all leading figures in various industries, including over nine major enterprises with Huan Yu Heavy Industry licenses and qualifications, and Han Hui isn't some shady gang leader but a genuine financial magnate holding countless assets, even shares in East City Bank!

Compared to the Southeast Alliance's motley crew going out to sea to beg for scraps, this is truly a powerful alliance, one that has an endless supply of people, an endless supply of products, an endless supply of funds...

So tell me, how can your newly drawn pie in the sky and your ramshackle team compete with me?

Now, watching the live broadcast on screen, all supporters of the Southeast Commerce Alliance are looking increasingly grim, and Chen Xingzhou's phone is ringing off the hook.

Everyone wants an answer from him.

Can you win?

But even asking this, everyone now understands, it's not about how Chen Xingzhou can win, but how Han Hui wants Chen Xingzhou to perish...

So, if you were Han Hui, facing the momentum Chen Xingzhou has built, what would you do?

A, Kill Chen Xingzhou.

B, Coerce and entice, dismantle this home, force all of Chen Xingzhou's supporters to give up their intentions.

C, Do what needs to be done, continue the original plan methodically, directly stomp out the likes of the Southeast Alliance that are roadside rabble.

Clearly, Han Hui, being one of the Federation's sophisticated middle-aged figures, chose to have it all.

I would go directly for ABCDEFG, and complete them all!

At this operational level, what more is needed?

Even though the future seems vague and elusive, confidence is intangible and unfathomable, but the fluctuations and reactions of the stock market are real and swift.

Just during the second hour after listing, the Hanhai Alliance's stock hit the upper limit, with massive funds pouring in, transforming this entity, not yet formally operating or staffed, into an unprecedented behemoth.

In contrast, the Southeast Commercial Alliance is still processing at the Central City Exchange...

The answer from the market is already before everyone.

There's no need to deliberately do anything; this is an obvious overwhelming advantage. Han Hui, far away in East City, gently blew a breath, and the Southeast Alliance flickered like a candle in the wind.

Meanwhile, on the public page of the Desert Gathering Headquarters, Han Hui's ranking began climbing step by step, breaking into the ninth position, and even reached the sixth position at one point.

And Chen Xingzhou's roller coaster ride finally encountered a downhill path.

Under the conditions offered by East City, the initially resolved Suzhou Wilderness Market began to waver.

The fluctuating votes gradually dropped.

From seventeenth position down to twentieth, soon falling to thirtieth...

Simultaneously, Seven Cities faced the expected troubles.