# Chapter 2614: Untying the Knot
After several dozen crisp slaps, the Gamma Clan had also been thoroughly smacked by Jiangnan and sent back to the meeting room!
The only one left in the arena who hadn't yet experienced Jiangnan's special treatment was Chong Qianjin!
And standing nearby, Chong Feiyu was already looking at Jiangnan with hopeful eyes, clenching her little fists and stamping her feet in anticipation!
There was no need to guess what she wanted to do right now!
Chong Qianjin obviously noticed this too, her expression stiffening slightly. Though this puppet body of hers was worthless, and dying wouldn't matter at all—
But if it was Chong Feiyu who did the hitting, then the meaning would be completely different!
The damage might not be high, but the humiliation would be extreme!
Yet Chong Qianjin took a deep breath, as if she had made some kind of decision.
(￢ι_￢٥) "If she wants to hit that badly, then let her do it. I don't mind."
Chong Feiyu's eyes sparkled as she quickly ran up to Jiangnan, tugging at his sleeve!
Jiangnan was also somewhat surprised by Chong Qianjin's decision, but he burst out laughing:
(͡°↼͡°) "Boss Chong is magnanimous!"
"Since the party involved doesn't mind, then I have no reason to stop. Settle grievances, settle scores, right?"
"Feiyu~ go ahead…"
With that, he shoved a pair of Passionate Little Gloves into Chong Feiyu's hands!
Chong Feiyu let out an excited "Yahoo~":
(ʃƪ⁰̷̴ω⁰̷̴) "South God is the best! Truly the kind of hot-blooded existence that could boil me into a well-done person!"
And then she charged straight up to Chong Qianjin!
Once, they were of the same race, close friends. Now they stood on completely different sides, had been enemies, and now had to join hands again!
There was no denying—fate played cruel tricks on people.
At this moment, the expression on Chong Feiyu's face gradually twisted into resentment, her brows furrowed in cold hostility!
Chong Qianjin's eyes flickered, unable to meet Chong Feiyu's gaze directly. Finally, she let out a sigh and said hoarsely:
(′◔_◔`) "If hitting me can make you feel better, then go ahead. I do it willingly!"
"In that incident back then, both I and Bishi were at fault. When I learned of Bishi's plan, not only did I not stop it, I even fanned the flames…"
"It was because I felt you threatened my position. An obedient Mother Empress was always better than a defiant, reckless, trouble-making Feiyu Empress who made enemies everywhere…"
Chong Feiyu narrowed her eyes: "Is this your attitude of admitting fault? I admit, I did do things wrong back then!"
"But that's no reason for you to treat me like this! You never even gave me a chance to change! We were of the same race!"
Chong Qianjin smiled bitterly: "It doesn't matter anymore. Things have already happened, and we can never go back."
"In this matter, the insect race truly wronged you. But you've changed too—no longer the same as before."
"If the you of those days had been the you of today, perhaps the outcome would have been completely different…"
"I don't expect you to forgive me. If you want to vent your anger, then hit me."
Chong Feiyu clenched her teeth, her eyes turning red!
"I truly won't forgive you. Never in this lifetime! If everything had been taken from you, and you'd been locked in the Ming He Death Prison for over five thousand years, just waiting to die—"
"You would change too, and reflect on yourself!"
"You still owe me! And now it's eight!"
Chong Qianjin: =͟͟͞͞(꒪ᗜ꒪‧̣̥̇) ???
Holy crap—after all that talking, she just wanted one more slap?
Without hesitation, Chong Feiyu swung her palm straight across Chong Qianjin's face, the sound loud and crisp!
One slap. Two slaps. Three slaps!
Chong Feiyu seemed to be unleashing all the grievances and resentment she had endured!
After eight massive slaps, it was as if she had used up all her strength!
An utterly dumbfounded Chong Qianjin was sent away!
Chong Feiyu's little face was all scrunched up, looking pitifully at Jiangnan, her eyes red.
(๑ᵒ̴̶̷̥́◠ᵒ̴̶̷̣̥̀) Mmm~
And then she threw herself into Jiangnan's arms, sobbing quietly!
Jiangnan didn't say anything, just gently patted Chong Feiyu's back!
Chong Feiyu choked out between sobs: "Okay, I've let it out. I won't make things difficult for the insect race anymore. Let the past be the past."
"At least I'm doing well now…"
In the end, she had reconciled with herself in this way. Truth be told, when Jiangnan chose to cooperate with the insect race, Chong Feiyu did have a little knot in her heart.
Because she didn't know how to face the insect race.
She hated them for betraying her. The Feiyu Empress of those days had indeed had some issues, but definitely not serious enough to deserve such punishment!
She knew she was wrong, but she was also wronged!
Yet she couldn't completely let go of the insect race—after all, they were her original people. She didn't want to see them ultimately crushed beneath the great wave.
So Chong Feiyu was deeply conflicted!
But after those eight big slaps, Chong Feiyu felt like she wasn't that angry anymore…
The past was gone. At least she was happy every day now!
Letting go of hatred might also be a form of liberation for herself!
Jiangnan comforted her gently:
(๑ớ◡ờ)ھ "Go on, cry it out… Cry it out, and you'll feel better. Good girl~"
"And here I thought you'd keep hitting until you weren't angry anymore. Who knew you'd only hit eight times? You're too honest, kid!"
Chong Feiyu rubbed her eyes and laughed through her tears:
(ᵒ̴̶̷̥́ヮก̀๑) "Mmm~ So annoying. Who's as bad as you?"
Jiangnan grinned: "Better wipe your nose before you laugh. If you laugh out a giant snot bubble, and then give us another slap, that would be bad."
(งᵒ̌﹏ᵒ̌)ง "Pfft! As a perfect carbon-based lifeform, there's no way I'd blow a snot bubble!"
"Ahhh~ stop making me laugh! I'm fine. Just proceed with your plan. My heart is clear now. Go on, don't keep them waiting!"
She pushed Jiangnan while speaking, her cheeks slightly flushed.
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Inside the meeting room, Noah and the others were sent back in batches. Their memories were still stuck at the point where they had steeled themselves to take the slaps and see the chips.
Then they felt a fiery sting on their faces!
Was… was it over?
Olivia couldn't help humming a little tune. For some reason, even though her face hurt a bit, she felt extremely happy and satisfied, as if she had gotten what she wanted!
Even looking at Manty wasn't so unpleasant anymore!
While everyone was still confused, a dazed Chong Qianjin was sent back. Her cheeks were swollen into pig faces, with clear handprints still visible!
=͟͟͞͞(#)꒪△꒪(#) ?
Her teeth were all knocked out—couldn't even find them on the floor!
Noah and the others twitched their mouths. This was definitely settling some personal grudges, right? Hit that hard?
Just then, Jiangnan and the others materialized. Chong Feiyu was rubbing her eyes, which were still red.
Black God pouted, looking utterly dejected. Damn it—he was the only one who didn't get any! Not happy!
Jiangnan smiled: "You've all seen it. So now, shouldn't we finalize the decision to join the Carbon Alliance?"
Noah and the others' faces darkened!
To this day, they still didn't know what Jiangnan's ultimate trump card was!
But they all looked down at the verdict written in their own hands!
In Noah's palm was written three words with exclamation marks: "AMAZING!"
And an additional sentence: 『Agree to the alliance. This is the only choice!』
Noah was stunned. What kind of trump card could make himself, who had seen everything, exclaim "amazing" and so decisively choose to join?
Even Manty's hand read:
『Humans have become unstoppable. The Carbon Alliance must join even if it means breaking our heads to get in!』
Bannymead's hand had three "agree to join"s—important things written three times!
Even Chong Qianjin had left a message: 『For the future of the insect race, even if we have to beg Jiangnan on our knees, we must join the Carbon Alliance!』
All were written with their own power—Jiangnan couldn't have tampered with them!
The group exchanged glances, all shocked!
They were even more curious about that trump card now, their hearts itching terribly. What the hell was it? That amazing?
Jiangnan said calmly: "What do you say?"
Noah took a deep breath, his gaze sharp:
(◕ಠĹ̯ಠ◕) "Nothing more to say. The Dark Cosmos Entity agrees to join the Carbon Alliance!"
"The Apocalypse Race / Gamma Clan / Insect Race also agree to join!"
Jiangnan smiled: "Wouldn't it have been easier to say that from the start? Why go through all this trouble?"
Noah couldn't help asking curiously:
(◕◔̫◔ิ) "But what exactly is the trump card? Could you give us just a tiny hint?"
Jiangnan immediately raised his palm, a teasing look on his face:
٩(˵ಡꇴಡ) "I can satisfy your curiosity one more time—but not a single slap will be spared!"
Manty and the others glanced sideways at Chong Qianjin and shuddered violently. Better forget it!
She ended up like this after satisfying her curiosity too many times, didn't she?
Manty changed the subject: "Since we've all joined the Carbon Alliance, shouldn't we discuss what comes next—"
Jiangnan interrupted calmly: "Hold on… You've agreed, but I still have some unfinished business."
With that, his gaze fell on Chong Qianjin!
"The other races can join the Carbon Alliance, but for the insect race to join, there's an extra condition."
Chong Qianjin froze, a bad feeling rising in her heart!
"Wh… what condition?"
Jiangnan said leisurely:
(˶‾᷄⁻‾᷅˵) "You haven't forgotten about Chong Feiyu, have you? That was the root cause of the rift between humans and the insect race!"
"Although we've already made Chong Bishi pay enough of a price in our own way, it's still not enough!"
"I'm the type who prefers to nip problems in the bud. If there's lingering resentment, cooperation won't go smoothly."
"My condition is: The insect race can join the Carbon Alliance. But I want Chong Bishi dead. I want you to personally deliver her to me!"
"That's my one condition. If you agree, the grievances between humans and the insect race will be wiped clean from this point forward. I, Jiangnan, swear I will never again do anything against the insect race. How about that?"
The moment these words were spoken, Chong Qianjin's expression immediately turned ugly!
Noah, Manty, and the others watched Chong Qianjin with keen interest!
But Chong Feiyu was stunned. I already said my heart was clear, there's no need to go this far!
Besides, Chong Bishi was already crippled. Whether she lived or died didn't matter anymore!
Was Jiangnan trying to vent for her?
He really didn't have to go this far. It would waste such a precious opportunity, and might even lose the insect race as an ally!
Chong Feiyu was about to say something—
But Jiangnan looked over, and the words on the tip of her tongue were swallowed back!
Jiangnan's voice echoed in her mind:
"Don't say anything. Just watch…"