Chapter 1545: Damn! Running Into a Rival! (Bonus Chapter)
Watching the shattered Blue Star statue and the massive hole smashed into the headquarters building!
Everyone's eyes were wide as saucers, and the reporters' shutters were practically smoking from all the flashing!
They were absolutely thrilled!
Yes, yes, yes! This is exactly what we wanted!
Is it starting off this explosively?
The Sun Peace Troops beside them were stunned. Did this really need any further proof that South God was South God?
Who else in all of Blue Star would dare to throw down like this in Peace Square? You couldn't find a second one!
The Ghost Girl's mouth twitched.
(￢₃￢) "See? Got beaten up, didn't you? I told you not to go. You actually held back for a full minute before striking?"
(ʃƪớ◡ờ) "My South God has become so restrained lately, huh? So handsome~"
At this moment, Yang Jian and the others had faces dark as night.
Chen Daoyi: (◞⁰̷̴͈꒨⁰̷̴͈) "Oh ho~ starting the demolition already, are we? Not bad, not bad!"
Ye Zhenguo's mouth twitched: "Throwing down in Peace Square... that's a bit disrespectful, isn't it?"
Back in the day, the nations signed the Alliance Protection Agreement right here. This square holds immense symbolic significance in a way!
Yang Jian clasped his hands behind his back, a hint of a smile at the corner of his mouth: "So what? Kick Jiang Nan out? And what about this meeting? Is it still happening or not?"
"Let Jiang Nan do his thing. Who knows, it might have an unexpected effect..."
The commotion instantly drew everyone's attention. Inside the headquarters building, Nafu clutched his caved-in chest and climbed to his feet, spitting out mouthfuls of blood!
His eyes were full of shock. Just one kick? The power behind that single kick was absolutely terrifying!
Are you telling me this guy is a Diamond?
Bullshit! I spit on that!
Nafu never imagined Jiang Nan would actually make a move!
[From Nafu's Grudge Value +1001!]
Just then, Cooper flashed over and helped Nafu up, staring at Jiang Nan with furrowed brows!
"What's going on? Why did you lay hands on my man?"
Jiang Nan re-buttoned his suit jacket, his expression and demeanor worlds apart from his berserk state just moments ago!
It was as if a wild beast was sealed inside his body!
"Before you protect your own, shouldn't you first ask what your subordinate did?"
Cooper frowned and looked at Nafu!
Nafu immediately tattled: "I was just doing my duty, checking his ID card, and he—"
Before he could finish, feeling Jiang Nan's icy gaze on him, the words died in his throat. He no longer had the courage to continue!
Cooper had a pretty good idea of what happened, but in front of all the reporters and media, this guy had injured a Punishment Officer!
And right here in Peace Square! He'd basically given the International Spirit Martial Alliance zero face!
If the Alliance did nothing and just rolled over, their authority would be shattered. How could tomorrow's roundtable meeting even proceed?
Cooper's expression didn't change: "My man might have been at fault. You could have reported it to me, and I would have punished him. But striking in Peace Square!"
"That's not right of you, is it? You..."
Jiang Nan spread his hands: ╮(•́‸•̀)╭ "Did I strike? I absolutely did not!"
Everyone (≖_≖) stared at Jiang Nan...
Look, look!
This guy is lying through his teeth again. The building has a hole blown in it, and you say you didn't strike?
Jiang Nan lifted his foot and tapped the floor tile, grinning widely.
(๑‾᷄ٹ‾᷅) "I used my foot. If I'd used my hand, he'd be gone..."
Cooper almost spat out a mouthful of old blood. Is there a difference?
And seriously, as a Diamond, do you have to be so arrogant? My Punishment Officer is at least a Starlight!
"But the fact remains that you damaged Peace Square. You need to give us an explanation for this!"
As he spoke, several more Punishment Officers came to stand behind Cooper, and the atmosphere in the square grew tense!
Pang Badi: ∑(°口°๑)!!!
You cannot ask him for an explanation!
Jiang Nan might just give you a roll of tape!
But Jiang Nan just curled his lip. I won't even give you tape, old man!
ʅ(･´_･｀)ʃ "What explanation do you want from me? So... should I just leave?"
Cooper's eye twitched!
Right then, spatial fluctuations rippled beside Jiang Nan!
Qian Benying appeared with Miyazaki and Yamamoto Takeshi!
(๑•̌.•̑)ˀ̣ˀ̣ "Boss Jiang? What's going on?"
Yamamoto Takeshi narrowed his eyes: "Seems like they don't exactly welcome Brother Jiang Nan here!"
Jiang Nan's lips curled into a slight arc: "Indeed!"
Cooper's face darkened. Before he could speak, a gust of wind and snow blew in!
Bai Kou and Koronov also arrived, taking their stand beside Jiang Nan!
Koronov cracked his neck.
(╯⊙益⊙╰) "I heard someone's not giving my brother face?"
At the same time, the three from the Fish Kingdom on the square—Senna, Merin, and Craig—also walked over and stood behind Jiang Nan!
Yang Jian, Chen Daoyi, Ye Zhenguo, and Wang Dalei did the same!
Even Nicole and Big, who had been heading toward the rest area, heard the commotion and came over!
At that moment, the scene was dead silent!
Behind Jiang Nan stood a full twelve Dao Heaven-tier powerhouses!
And that wasn't even counting the Starlight-tier ones like Qian Benying!
The entire Peace Square was as quiet as death!
What does it mean to have presence?
This, damn it, this is presence!
Jiang Nan shoved his hands in his pockets: (๑◔_◔ิ๑) "So... do you still want that explanation?"
"Brother Jian? Don't we have a Gold Sand Island out there in the Pacific?"
Yang Jian's lips curled into a smile: "We do. The scenery there is beautiful, pleasant and lovely. A fine place."
Jiang Nan smiled: "How about we all take a trip to Gold Sand Island? It's not far..."
Qian Benying nodded: (๑•̀◠•́)و "Wherever the boss says we go~"
Bai Kou: (❅❛ั◡❛ั) "I'll follow your lead."
Nicole and Senna also voiced their agreement!
At this moment, Cooper's face was incredibly dark. If you all go to Gold Sand Island, what the hell is this meeting going to be about?
Behind each Dao Heaven stood a nation, with terrifying influence!
Jiang Nan had twelve Dao Heaven behind him? And that wasn't even all of them!
Originally, Cooper had just wanted to salvage the International Spirit Martial Alliance's face, but now how was he supposed to handle this?
He absolutely couldn't let Jiang Nan and the others leave! Otherwise, he'd be finished as Vice President!
Can't you at least give me a way to save face?
Cooper was completely at a loss. The look he gave Nafu could kill.
Pang Badi couldn't bear to watch. Why did you have to provoke him? You've clearly never been beaten before!
It wasn't that Jiang Nan was causing trouble for the sake of it.
Jiang Nan just wanted the International Spirit Martial Alliance to understand clearly:
China has given up most of its interests to let you take the lead and unite everyone, to reap the rewards.
That's giving you face, and it's to reduce trouble for the sake of cooperation!
But that doesn't mean China absolutely needs you, or that whatever you say goes!
What's this intimidation tactic supposed to prove?
This move was Jiang Nan showing the Spirit Martial Alliance that the initiative was still in their hands!
Since we're having a meeting to unite, then have the meeting properly. Stop messing around with pointless games. I don't have the time to play along!
Cooper was now completely stuck. If he talked back, Jiang Nan would definitely turn around and leave!
[From Cooper's Grudge Value +77!]
Standing there, his face was red from holding back!
Just then, Freya walked over gracefully, a warm smile on her face that felt like a spring breeze!
˚₊*(ॢˊᵒ̴̶̷◡ᵒ̴̶̷)*₊˚ "Everyone, calm down. Cooper just has a foul mouth. The guy's gloomy as hell. Don't mind him!"
"The square's broken? We'll just fix it~"
Now that the other side had offered an olive branch, Yang Jian immediately took it!
(︶ก︶) "Indeed, indeed. We were at fault too. After all, our Jiang Nan is still young and doesn't know any better..."
"It's understandable that he might do something rash. You should understand too."
Jiang Nan nodded repeatedly: (･᷄ὢ･᷅) "Exactly, exactly! I'm still a kid! You should have cut me some slack! Hmph!"
Behind him, the Dao Heaven experts: (≖_≖)...
Yeah, right, pull the other one!
Freya walked up to Jiang Nan, her smile blooming, a unique fragrance of plants wafting over her.
(๐ᵒ̴̶̷◡ᵒ̴̶̷) "South God~ I've heard so much about you. My sisters always told me how handsome you are. But meeting you today, I realize they were lying to me!"
"'Handsome' alone can't describe you. Hehe~ No wonder you're the dream of 900 million young maidens. You're my dream boy, you know~"
As she spoke, she extended her small hand toward Jiang Nan!
Even Jiang Nan was momentarily stunned by Freya's human-ceiling-level beauty!
If there really were goddesses in this world, she would probably look just like this?
She was so stunningly beautiful that it was crazy. The kind of beauty that even Big White Rabbit candy wouldn't help!
Anyone would have their heart bloom after being praised like that by a goddess-level existence like her, right?
Jiang Nan scratched his head, looking shy.
୧(ૢ⁼̴ꇴ⁼̴) "Goose~ Goose goose~ Not at all! Sister Freya is too kind. I'm only moderately handsome, that's all."
"It's just that photos and cameras really can't capture my true charm. After all, my irresistible charisma is something those lenses can never truly catch!"
As he spoke, his hand met Freya's!
Freya's mouth twitched slightly. This guy's narcissism is almost on par with mine?
As she shook hands with Jiang Nan, she waved a hand behind her toward Cooper!
Cooper breathed a sigh of relief and quickly led his men away to avoid further awkwardness!
(￢_￢) "I owe you one, Scratch-Foot Girl."
Meanwhile, Qian Benying, watching their clasped hands, pouted and turned her face away, muttering softly!
(乛₃乛๑) "Pfft, bootlicker. So what if she's taller, bigger, and has a higher rank than me? What's so special?"
Miyazaki: ???
So what's left, then?
Jiang Nan, who had just shaken hands, tried to pull away, but Freya held on, looking a little surprised.
˚₊*(ॢˊᵒ̴̶̷▵ᵒ̴̶̷) "South God, your Life Essence is so rich. I've never seen anyone like you before!"
Jiang Nan said shyly: (ૢ⁼̴ꇴ⁼̴) "M-maybe it's because of the Vine Martial Art?"
Why does she keep complimenting me? It's making me embarrassed. Is this goddess some kind of Praise Monster?
Freya smiled gracefully: "Indeed! The World's Strongest Diamond really lives up to the hype!"
"We hit it off so well. Speaking of which, Yaya has a small request. I wonder if South God..."
Jiang Nan blinked: (•︠ˍ•︡) "Go ahead and say it..."
She is the Life Goddess, Freya! What could she possibly need to ask of me, a little Diamond?
Senna beside him was stunned. Huh? Haven't I heard this line somewhere before?
Freya looked a little coy, glancing left and right, her cheeks slightly flushed.
(๐◔₃◔ิ๐) "There are so many people here. I'm too embarrassed to say. Could we go somewhere more private to talk..."
Jiang Nan was suddenly alarmed, his expression turning wary!
(｡･ˇ～ˇ･) "Huh? Borrow what? No borrowing! I don't have it! I'm poor, got no money!"
"My wife at home is super strict! My pockets are cleaner than my face!"
Freya: ???
I haven't even mentioned borrowing money yet!
You won't even borrow a step to talk in private?
Can you be any stingier? How am I supposed to respond to this?!
Damn! I've run into a real rival!