Chapter 849 - 111: Overpowering Two Peers in the Same Realm

Liang, Capital City.

Martial Arts Alliance Headquarters.

In the headquarters’ main hall, several Innate Powerhouses had rather unpleasant expressions. Just this morning, the Martial Arts Alliance explained their intentions to the Jiuhua Alliance envoy. They expected the envoy to leave afterwards, but unexpectedly, the Jiuhua Alliance envoy did not leave. Instead, they asked them to reconsider, allowing an answer to be given the next day.

Consider!

Kong Qifeng had already stated that Lin Chen firmly disapproves of Canglan Island forming alliances with other islands, so there was no need to consider this matter further.

Therefore, today they came again to inform the two Jiuhua Alliance envoys about Canglan Island’s decision, but they didn’t expect these envoys to exert pressure on them.

The Jiuhua Alliance envoys were both Innate Second Realm, while these elders were only Innate First Realm, unable to withstand such pressure.

"Refusal, is this the result you came up with after a day of deliberation?"

The middle-aged man on the left side had a sullen expression. He didn’t expect Canglan Island to be so ungrateful, daring to refuse Jiuhua Alliance twice, while many islands wished to join the alliance but couldn’t.

If it weren’t for Lin Chen emerging and the rumored Pei Qingming having joined Guixu Sword Tomb, such a small island wouldn’t even be noticed by the alliance.

They came to Canglan Island this time to invite it to join the alliance, but this matter couldn’t be hidden. Once it spreads, the alliance’s reputation will be tarnished. Furthermore, the other two alliances would certainly fuel the situation, spreading the news throughout the Eastern Sea.

"Brother Zhao, don’t be impatient. Perhaps we didn’t explain clearly."

The middle-aged man sitting at the upper right stopped his companion and looked at the elders of the Martial Arts Alliance and the vice-leaders assigned by various countries of Canglan Island: "Our Jiuhua Alliance currently has over a hundred islands. After joining the alliance, islands can freely trade amongst each other. Certain Martial Path resources can only be traded within the alliance and are not circulated outside."

"Moreover, our Jiuhua Alliance has established partnerships with some sects, recommending some geniuses to join sects in the Eastern Sea annually, which is much better than going alone to these sects for assessments."

Liang Jingzhi spoke calmly. Since Zhao Jun chose to play the tough guy, naturally, he would play the gentle guy.

The reason the alliance decided to absorb Canglan Island was after thorough consideration, mainly by studying Lin Chen’s situation.

With Lin Chen topping the Martial Arts Mountain, based on the experiences of past geniuses who were at the top, the worst outcome is the Innate Fifth Realm, and most can step into the Innate Sixth Realm.

Currently, Lin Chen is not much, but with the talent Lin Chen has shown, in the coming decades, he will surely step into the Innate Sixth Realm. Once Lin Chen steps into the Innate Sixth Realm, the Jiuhua Alliance will be able to outshine the other two alliances and become the top alliance on the Eastern Sea.

The Jiuhua Alliance focuses on the future.

Besides Lin Chen, Canglan Island has Pei Qingming, who, according to rumors, has joined Guixu Sword Tomb. Those who can enter Guixu Sword Tomb are never simple, and even if Pei Qingming cannot grow to Lin Chen’s level, it is believed that eventually stepping into the Innate Third Realm or even the Fourth Realm is still no issue.

In the alliance’s view, their willingness to absorb Canglan Island is an honor for Canglan Island. After all, even if Lin Chen grows, it will be a matter of decades from now, but joining the alliance will immediately bring protection from the alliance.

Listening to Liang Jingzhi’s words, the few people of Martial Arts Alliance looked at each other. They were naturally aware of the benefits of joining the Jiuhua Alliance. There had been internal disputes, but most believed the benefits of joining were greater.

However, Kong Qifeng had sent back word that Lin Chen disagreed.

There’s nothing to argue about then!

They refused the Jiuhua Alliance but didn’t disclose that it was because Lin Chen disagreed, not wanting to cause unnecessary trouble for Lin Chen.

Several elders of the Martial Arts Alliance exchanged glances, and finally, one of the elderly spoke: "Lord Liang speaks reasonably, but our Canglan Island hasn’t met the requirements to join the alliance yet. Joining now might lead to ridicule from other islands, we decided, after careful consideration, to temporarily not join. Once our martial strength on Canglan Island improves, we will surely prioritize the Jiuhua Alliance."

From the attitudes of these two individuals, those present also understood that joining the Jiuhua Alliance now would not be a good move for Canglan Island.

Originally, they thought aligning with Jiuhua Alliance would provide support. However, from the envoys’ attitude, it was clear that even if Canglan Island joined the alliance, it would have no voice within.

There must be competition within the alliance, and as for resource trading, that would require having resources to trade with others. For Canglan Island to have a voice and gain respect within the alliance, it would need an Innate Third Realm powerhouse.

If so, it would be better to wait until there’s an Innate Third Realm powerhouse before joining.

"This matter need not be worried. Once in the alliance, all are part of the alliance, and Jiuhua Alliance treats all islands equally."

Liang Jingzhi frowned, not expecting the people of Canglan Island to be so stubborn. Even after making such concessions, they are still hesitant to join; are they truly not afraid of offending Jiuhua Alliance?

"What’s the matter, could it be that another alliance has contacted you?"

Zhao Jun spoke again in a deep voice, scanning the few people of Martial Arts Alliance.

"Lord Zhao, please don’t misunderstand, our Canglan Island hasn’t had any interactions with other alliances." The elder of Martial Arts Alliance hurriedly explained.

"I already said yesterday, to refuse our Jiuhua Alliance, there’s need for a reason that Jiuhua Alliance can accept; otherwise, you will face Jiuhua Alliance’s wrath, and many islands in the Eastern Sea already know about our Alliance’s visit to your Canglan Island."