Under the pavilion, the second guest soon arrived.

This guest was summoned by the Hei Feng King, named Huang Feng King; the two were fellow apprentices, almost like brothers.

However, despite this bond, under the control of Lin Chen's Soul Capturing Art, he still betrayed his fellow apprentice brother.

Soon, Huang Feng King was also captured by Lin Chen's soul and became a member of the Star Alliance.

The same tactics were repeated, and soon all eighteen Nether Agents were under Lin Chen's control.

Xiong Kun couldn't have dreamed that even before the alliance meeting started, he had already become a loner.

At the top of Blood Wolf Mountain, eighteen Nether Agents gathered there.

Xiong Kun sat at the main seat, glancing over the eighteen Nether Agents.

Ladies and gentlemen, I have two matters to announce upon gathering you all here: "The first matter is that this year, our contribution of Spirit Crystals will be doubled."

After saying this, Xiong Kun scanned everyone with his gaze. He expected at least some of the eighteen Nether Agents to oppose, or even complain.

However, to Xiong Kun's surprise, these eighteen Nether Agents didn't react at all.

This lot, could they have changed their ways?

He proposed the increase just to leave room for negotiation, so he could then concede some benefits, but beyond his wildest dreams, these people acquiesced.

"No objections from you?" Seeing no opposition, Xiong Kun asked curiously, feeling a bit awkward.

"Of course no objections, I think it should have been increased a long time ago," said Blood Kill with a cold smile, usually the one who haggled the hardest.

"Yes, I think so too, Lord Xiong, we all agree, let's move to the next topic," Hei Feng King echoed in agreement.

"Alright then, moving on to the next agenda," Xiong Kun once again swept his gaze over everyone.

He couldn't shake off an unsettling feeling in his heart.

The next topic is the command we received from the Nether Emperor, requiring us to find this person.

As he spoke, Xiong Kun distributed eighteen jade slips to everyone.

Seeing the jade slip, everyone's eyes sparkled because the portrait on it was none other than their master, Lin Chen.

"Lord Xiong, why does the Nether King want us to find this person?" Blood Eagle asked.

"No reason needed, find him and kill him, disregard whether he's dead or alive. Capture him, and the Nether Emperor will heavily reward, possibly even a direct promotion to Lord," Xiong Kun continued.

At that moment, suddenly a figure walked in from the doorway.

Seeing the person walk in, Xiong Kun's expression darkened slightly: "Who dares intrude upon the alliance meeting?"

The young man who walked in lifted his head, smiling mockingly: "I am the one you're looking for."

Seeing that stern face, Xiong Kun's expression changed suddenly: "You are Lin Chen?"

Lin Chen nodded: "Yes, indeed I am."

Seeing Lin Chen, Xiong Kun's face showed extreme excitement: "Heaven must be watching over me, bringing Xiong Kun fortune. Boy, the road to heaven you refuse, the doorless hell you storm into, seize him, capture this boy for me."

With a feral glint in his eyes, Xiong Kun ordered the eighteen Nether Agents.

However, the eighteen Nether Agents did not move.

Seeing his subordinates not obeying, Xiong Kun's expression changed slightly.

"Are you deaf? I told you to capture this boy," Xiong Kun shouted at everyone.

Lin Chen gave a cold smile: "Sorry, these subordinates of yours are now mine."

"What did you say? That's impossible," Xiong Kun icily glared at Lin Chen.

Lin Chen smiled faintly and instructed everyone: "Capture Xiong Kun for me!"

Instantly, the eighteen Nether Agents surrounded Xiong Kun.

A chill flashed in Xiong Kun's eyes: "Are you rebelling?"

"I've long wanted to rebel, couldn't stand you for ages," Blood Kill said coldly.

"Hmph, just with the likes of you," Xiong Kun snorted coldly, releasing an icy aura in an instant.

The eighteen Nether Agents, feeling Xiong Kun's powerful aura, visibly changed their expressions.

"When did this guy advance to Nether Emperor?" which is equivalent to reaching True God Realm.

Though the eighteen Nether Agents were not weak, facing a True God Realm expert was somewhat overwhelming.

"I'll have you all dead," Xiong Kun coldly commanded, erupting with the pressure of a Nether Emperor.

Just then, Lin Chen let out a cold snort, stepping forward: "Nothing but a Nether Emperor, that holds no bragging rights before me."

As he spoke, Lin Chen waved his palm, sending a white flame towards Xiong Kun.

This is!

Seeing the white flames shooting towards him, Xiong Kun's face showed a look of horror.

Though the white flame had no temperature, it gave Xiong Kun an extreme sense of danger.

Boom!

"Overbearing Bear Fist."

Xiong Kun snorted coldly, launching an iron fist heavily onto the light cluster.

"Boom!"

The light cluster instantly shattered into fragments.

"Ah!"

Xiong Kun felt a searing pain engulf his mind.

Seizing the moment, Lin Chen's twelve Nether Agents pounced together, tying Xiong Kun tightly.

When Xiong Kun awoke from the piercing pain, he found himself securely bound, even his energy channels sealed.

"You traitorous bastards, dare to betray me," Xiong Kun roared in anger.

Lin Chen smiled indifferently: "No rush, you will soon become one of them."

"You wish," Xiong Kun shouted angrily.

Lin Chen gave a cold snort: "I, Lin Chen, have yet to meet someone I can't control."

As he spoke, Lin Chen's eyes focused, a beam of golden light flashing through.

This golden light was unexpectedly blocked by a force.

"Mental Shield?" Lin Chen was taken aback.

Unexpectedly, Xiong Kun possessed such a capability.

"I advise you to comply, or it will be dreadful for you."

For the first time, Lin Chen failed to control someone, giving a cold snort as a Heart-Scorching True Fire surged into Xiong Kun's mind.

"Ah!"

Xiong Kun screamed again in excruciating agony.

The golden light shone once more; this time, Xiong Kun couldn't resist, obediently subdued by Lin Chen.

Xiong Kun's burly body collapsed with a suddenness.

A few minutes later, Xiong Kun slowly stood up from the ground.

In his eyes, the earlier ferocity had vanished, replaced by reverence for Lin Chen.

"Master!" Xiong Kun knelt on one knee in front of Lin Chen.

Looking at the fallen Xiong Kun, Lin Chen nodded: "Finally subdued my first lord-level powerhouse in the Peaceful Realms."

"Xiong Kun, what's the meaning of that jade slip?" Lin Chen asked solemnly.

Xiong Kun replied: "This jade slip was given to us by the Nether Emperor, allegedly a direct order from the Nether King, with substantial rewards."

Nether King!

Upon hearing Xiong Kun's words, Lin Chen's eyes sharpened.

He had no interactions with this Nether King, yet the latter heavily rewarded for his life.

Lin Chen deduced that the one who wanted him dead was definitely not the Nether King, but who was it?