Unfettered Retribution: Slaughtering My Way through the World Chapter 65: Come, Fight Me

’This Thundercloud Grass... it was never ntioned in the Thunderlight Evasion manual.’

’Could it be that the manual wasn’t complete?’

’Just like the Evil-Warding Swordsmanship, it was missing the most crucial part, which was why no one else could master it.’

’And although I managed to force my way through and learn it using the panel, my progress has been slow, requiring a massive amount of retribution points to be poured into it.’

’The Twelve Alliances should have this, right?’

Chen Xuan’s mind was in turmoil.

’Don’t tell it’s so extraordinarily rare wonder drug.’

’That would be too much of a cliché.’

Impatient, Chen Xuan imdiately walked out and headed straight for the main alliance’s rit Hall.

This was the place where all missions were issued, and also the area for exchanging goods.

"Hello, I need so Thundercloud Grass. Do you have any here?"

Chen Xuan got straight to the point with one of the managers there.

The manager was a chubby-faced man in his early forties with a gentle expression. Upon hearing the request, he imdiately took out a ledger and began to search through it. He smiled and said, "We do, but it costs 500 rit points per stalk. How many do you need?"

"Oh?"

Chen Xuan’s eyes flashed. "How many do you have?"

"About six stalks."

"Excellent. I’ll take them all,"

Chen Xuan said.

’I’m using the old man’s Token anyway.’

’Might as well use it since it’s free.’

"How about this: co back tomorrow at noon to pick them up. The storeroom will be opened then, and I’ll get them all out for you."

The middle-aged man smiled.

"Sounds good. Should I make a deposit now?"

"No need. A reservation in advance is all that’s required."

The middle-aged man smiled.

"Alright then."

Chen Xuan gave a slight nod and turned to leave.

’It’s quite a user-friendly system.’

’I thought this stuff would be rare, but I guess it’s not that uncommon.’

’As long as the alliance has it, I don’t need to worry.’

’Tomorrow is fine.’

Returning to his room, Chen Xuan began to wait quietly.

At this very mont, his reputation was already spreading rapidly throughout the headquarters of the Twelve Alliances.

The news that he had defeated Hou Yong and Murong Xue in just a few moves caused a huge uproar.

Many alliance mbers were stunned.

Countless rumors began to circulate.

"Is it true? Soone from a lower-ranked gang managed to injure Murong Xue?"

"It’s absolutely true. Murong Xue fainted on the spot. She’s still receiving treatnt..."

"That’s just too ridiculous."

"I heard that Chen Xuan isn’t very old, right?"

"Not very old? I heard he’s not even twenty! There are even rumors that he’s killed soone at the Transforming Force Ninth Layer..."

"Killed soone at the Transforming Force Ninth Layer?"

As the rumors spread, the masters of Murong Xue and Hou Tong paced back and forth in their rooms, their faces dark with fury.

They never imagined that the disciples they had painstakingly trained would one day beco soone else’s stepping stone.

’This is outrageous!’

...

「By the edge of a wide pond.」

A tall, middle-aged man in ornate robes was quietly scattering fish food. His gaze was as calm as the water’s surface. "Chen Xuan? From the Red Sand Gang? And he has a record of killing soone at the Transforming Force Ninth Layer?"

"Yes. I investigated thoroughly; the information is true. Furthermore, at the docks, the Sanhe Gang Leader, Qin Xiong... was severely injured by a single punch from him..." a servant behind him replied.

"I see."

The middle-aged man’s voice was indifferent. "A tiny little achievent, and he’s already parading it around, showing off everywhere. It’s as if he’s the only genius in the world and everyone else is a fool."

The servant behind him broke into a cold sweat and said nothing.

Everyone knew that this Grand Elder of the Left Vein, Qin Wushuang, rarely showed his emotions and was the most difficult to serve.

Most importantly, Qin Xiong had sent gifts every year to foster a good relationship with him.

He was even one of Qin Wushuang’s in-na disciples...

"Tell , do you like people like that?"

The middle-aged man tossed the rest of the fish food aside, turned around, and fixed his expressionless gaze on the servant.

"Well... this servant feels the sa as you, sir."

The servant broke out in a cold sweat.

"Is that so?"

The corners of the middle-aged man’s mouth twitched into a cold smirk.

...

The night passed quickly.

The morning sun rose.

A solemn atmosphere filled the vast headquarters of the Twelve Alliances.

Just like when he first joined the Red Sand Gang, Chen Xuan first had to wait in a side hall.

Only after all matters in the main hall were concluded was he summoned inside.

The hall here was far more magnificent than the one at the Red Sand Gang. It was tall and grand, like an Imperial Palace, and packed with figures. All of them were experts, their vitality robust and their gazes sharp.

Even soone like Hong Wentong would have to stand at the very back here.

In the very center of the hall, a man in the pri of his life sat quietly. He wore a black and red uniform and emanated an intangible aura.

Even sitting perfectly still, he exuded an irresistible sense of power.

The mont Chen Xuan entered, he felt at least a dozen powerful gazes land on him.

These gazes were so focused with spirit and energy that they felt almost tangible, making his skin itch with a faint prickling sensation.

’As expected, there are many experts here...’

Unafraid, Chen Xuan t their gazes one by one, his own eyes burning with intensity.

’With my current Transforming Force Ninth Layer, combined with Innate Divine Strength, Bronze Skin and Iron Bones, and Indestructible Fist Intent, I wonder if I can kill a Gang Energy expert?’

For a mont, he felt an eagerness to test his skills.

Noticing his gaze, many of them frowned and snorted coldly.

’Knows no fear!’

’He’s made it this far and still won’t lower his head!’

’Does he really think this is his backwater Red Sand Gang?’

"Xiaochen, quickly greet the Alliance Leader!"

Li Changsheng stepped forward and said imdiately.

"Your subordinate, Chen Xuan, greets the Alliance Leader!"

Chen Xuan cupped his fists and looked toward the middle-aged man at the front.

"Excellent, excellent! A true prodigy!"

A smile appeared on the powerful middle-aged man’s face. "Everyone," he said, "what are your thoughts on appointing Chen Xuan as an External Affairs Emissary?"

"Alliance Leader, you mustn’t!"

A white-haired elder in a blue robe was the first to step out. He cupped his hands and said in a low voice, "Chen Xuan is too young. He severely lacks experience in the martial world, and his strength is insufficient. The position of External Affairs Emissary has always been dangerous and subject to challenges from all sides.

"If Chen Xuan’s strength proves inadequate to suppress outside experts, it will be a great blow to the prestige of our Twelve Alliances. It would be better to keep him at the main alliance headquarters to gain more experience for a few years."

"Indeed. I agree with Elder Li’s opinion. Chen Xuan is still too young, his thods for handling matters are immature, and his strength is not yet fully developed. It would be better to cultivate his talents further. There are plenty of opportunities within the alliance; there is no need to rush."

Another elder stepped forward.

At the side, Li Changsheng’s expression changed drastically. He shouted, "Li Canghai, Su Muyun, don’t think I don’t know what you’re thinking! Isn’t this just because Chen Xuan beat your disciples, Hou Tong and Murong Xue? Are you trying to use your public positions to settle a private score?"

The blue-robed elder, Li Canghai, turned with a cold expression and said:

"Elder Li, there’s no need to be so harsh. What do you an, ’settle a private score’? Every word I said is true. Chen Xuan’s strength is indeed lacking. Right now, Zhou Tianyang, Long Xu, and Zhao Wuji of our alliance have not yet returned. Which one of them does not possess strength approaching the Gang Energy realm?

"Moreover, they are all individuals who have already made it onto the Wind and Cloud List. If you give the position of External Affairs Emissary to Chen Xuan now, what positions will be left for them when they return?"

"Exactly!"

The elder nad Su Muyun also said coldly, "Elder Li, you are a senior in this alliance. Even if you want to stand up for your disciple, you can’t just tell bald-faced lies."

"Bullshit! Chen Xuan’s strength is plain for all to see! So what if it’s Zhou Tianyang, Long Xu, and Zhao Wuji? When they co back, they still won’t be a match for Chen Xuan!"

Li Changsheng roared.

"Elder Li, do you even believe those words coming out of your own mouth?"

Li Canghai’s tone was icy as he looked at Li Changsheng.

"Of course I fucking believe it!"

Li Changsheng’s face was a mask of fury and shock.

"Elder Li, please calm down. I, for one, think Elder Li and Elder Su have a point."

Suddenly, a calm and level voice spoke up.

Qin Wushuang, the tall man in ornate robes, slowly opened his folding fan as he stepped forward. He said calmly, "Chen Xuan has, after all, just arrived at the headquarters. He has yet to perform a single ritorious deed. No matter how much he wants to stand out, he should wait until he has accomplished sothing, wouldn’t you say?

"I’m not saying he needs to perform so great service, but he should at least make it onto the Wind and Cloud List. Giving him the position of External Affairs Emissary now... wouldn’t that be too unfair to the others?"

"Qin Wushuang!"

Li Changsheng’s face darkened.

’They’re all from his Left Vein!’

’Fine, just fine!’

’So that’s how they want to play, is it?’

Chen Xuan, who had been listening at the side, had long since grown tired of it.

Suddenly, he strode forward like a gust of wind, carrying a fiery aura. In an instant, he appeared right in front of Li Canghai, his eyes fixed on the elder.

"Co, fight !"

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