CHAPTER 99: CHAPTER 99, THAT CHERRY BLOSSOM UNION, IS GOING TO CUT YOU DOWN_1

There were five Alliances in total: the Dragon Zone Union, Sakura Alliance, Nordic European Union, Mei Zone’s Union, and Han Union. They were arranged on the Alliance Battlefield in the shape of a pentagram, and at the center of the pentagram, there was a city.

That was the place where individual battles took place.

The Divine Envoy led Black Phoenix and others towards the center, taking them to participate in the Alliance’s individual tournament.

Soon, Jiang Chen and the others arrived at the central city.

Viewed from high above, the entire city was a pentagram, and at its very center was a magnificent colosseum that could accommodate tens of thousands of people.

The Divine Envoy brought them to the location.

Black Phoenix introduced, "This is a critical strategic point. Once the Alliance tournament begins, people will undoubtedly rush to seize this city."

"In terms of speed, only the Dragon Knights of the Nordic European Union and the Angels of Mei Zone’s Union are the fastest."

"I hope they’ll clash fiercely."

"They won’t, based on past experience. They will temporarily join forces to face the upcoming battles. Only after the initial contests are decided will they fight each other."

At this time, people from other Alliances also arrived.

The first to come were from the Nordic European Union, a group of Giant Dragons soaring in the sky, led by their Dragon Knight, who flew towards them.

He smiled and said, "Divine Envoy Zheng, long time no see."

"Bernal, I hope you’ve been well."

The two exchanged brief greetings. It was clear they knew each other.

Black Phoenix said, "Jiang Chen, let me introduce your upcoming opponents. The Nordic European Union will send Barrett to fight. He’s a level 49 Dragon Knight, clad in a silver Heavy Armor Set. He has awakened his Amplification Talent, possesses a very wide range of Offensive Power, and is very strong."

"Mei Zone’s Union has a Blazing Angel. He has also awakened his Talent and is very fast."

"The participant from the Sakura Alliance is a man named Yuguang Valley. He’s also very strong, is of the Shikigami Class, commands rare monsters, and has likewise awakened his Talent."

"As for the Han Union, I don’t know yet, only that it’s a woman. She’s very mysterious and rumored to be the strongest in this year’s tournament."

"The five of you will enter the battlefield. It’s not a one-on-one duel but a fight for survival. Whoever remains will be the final victor."

Jiang Chen nodded. It was a fight without rules.

Even if it meant death, it wasn’t true death.

The five Divine Envoys nodded to each other.

The Dragon Knight announced, "The individual tournament begins!"

The first to take the stage was Dragon Knight Barrett. He rode a Giant Dragon, leading the way into the central arena. He was followed by Ernest, the Blazing Angel from Mei Zone’s Union, who entered flapping his wings.

Yuguang Valley from the Sakura Alliance summoned his Shikigami and also entered the battlefield.

Jiang Chen glanced over. The so-called Shikigami Class was similar to the Summoner Class, but differed in that its practitioners summoned specific monsters.

These monsters were not like ordinary ones; they belonged to the realm of Gods.

Jiang Chen saw Yuguang Valley riding a Yamata no Orochi, an enormous ancient beast, even larger than the Giant Dragons.

Not only that, Jiang Chen knew that each head of the Yamata no Orochi wielded a different kind of Magic, possessing formidable battle power.

As for the Han Union, a woman emerged. This woman was particularly striking, entering the battlefield in a battle robe, carrying something that resembled a Gatling.

This was clearly a rare SS-grade Class, a variant of Sharpshooter.

Jiang Chen smiled, excitement rising within him.

None of them are simple!

Jiang Chen walked towards the central plaza.

"Eh, who has the Dragon Zone Union sent? Are they a close-combat type or ranged?"

"Holding a sword... very likely a Magic Swordsman."

"A Magic Swordsman, huh? He’ll be no match at all, probably the first to die."

"Has the Dragon Zone Union run out of people? Why send someone like this onto the battlefield? This person is definitely not a worthy opponent."

"I thought Black Phoenix would be fighting!"

"Black Phoenix can’t fight; he’s too slow. Besides, he’s a commander and wouldn’t participate personally."

"The person from the Dragon Zone Union is doomed."

The members of Mei Zone’s Union looked at Jiang Chen, suddenly falling silent.

"This Black-robed man... he feels a bit like the one we encountered in the Secret Realm."

"It can’t really be him, can it!"

"If it really is him, then the others don’t stand a chance."

As the five arrived on the battlefield, they observed each other, sizing up their opponents while simultaneously formulating plans. In this individual elimination match, the last one standing would be the true victor.

The Angel and the Dragon Knight exchanged a knowing glance. Clearly, they were preparing to attack together.

The woman from the Han Union spoke up, "Brother, how about we team up first? Let’s deal with the others, and then we can fight amongst ourselves at the end. I’m not aiming for first place; if it comes down to it, I’ll even let you have it."

Jiang Chen laughed.

Who do you think you’re fooling?

Jiang Chen replied with a smile, "I’m used to being alone. I don’t like teaming up."

"How dull. Yuguang Valley, how about we join forces? It’s clear the Angel and the Dragon Knight have teamed up—they might have even shared a bed last night!"

Yuguang Valley nodded. "Agreed."

...

「On the platform.」

Black Phoenix furrowed his brows. What is Jiang Chen thinking? It’s clear that the Angel and the Dragon Knight have allied. Is Jiang Chen preparing for a one-versus-four fight?

Ruo Li asked, "Black Phoenix, didn’t you tell him about allying with the Sakura Alliance and the Han Union?"

"I did."

"And how did he react?"

"No reaction at all. I have a feeling Jiang Chen is restless and planning to stir up trouble."

A battle involving one hundred thousand people isn’t child’s play—it’s not about rushing in and wildly slashing. That’s a sure way to die. Clearly, the Angel and the Dragon Knight had already teamed up.

Black Phoenix’s strategy was to ally the Dragon Zone Union with the Han Union and Sakura Alliance to counter the factions of the Angel and the Dragon Knight.

The Dragon Zone Union also had Angels and Dragon Knights, but they paled in comparison and were no match at all.

Black Phoenix was worried, especially concerned that Jiang Chen would disrupt this planned grand alliance.

「On the battlefield.」

Jiang Chen had no interest in the alliance Black Phoenix had mentioned.

Black Phoenix had secretly told him that during the individual matches, it would be best to ally with two of the others, creating a united front for the upcoming Alliance War.

None of the five seemed eager to initiate combat.

Yuguang Valley looked at Jiang Chen. "Friend, we could ally and together oppose—"

"Don’t call me ’friend.’ You’re not worthy."

Yuguang Valley was furious.

Damn it! What on earth does the Dragon Zone Union mean by this?

Without another word, Jiang Chen charged at Yuguang Valley, drawing his sword and slashing. Three beams of sword energy rushed towards Yuguang Valley, who was shocked. He had not anticipated that Jiang Chen would try to eliminate him first.

The Sakura Alliance members were instantly in an uproar.

"What’s going on? Why has the Dragon Zone Union struck first?"

"Aren’t they planning to form an alliance?"

"What are they trying to do, pick a fight? We in the Sakura Alliance have never been afraid of anyone!"

"That damn bastard! It seems Black Phoenix had no intention of allying."

"Hmph, we might as well ally with the Nordic European Union then, and wipe out the people from the Dragon Zone Union!"

"Right! Let’s wipe out the Dragon Zone Union!"

Meanwhile, the members of the Dragon Zone Union were also observing this scene, stunned.

What’s happening? Why did Jiang Chen attack Yuguang Valley first? Did he mistake his target?

Black Phoenix’s expression darkened.

This damned guy! What are we supposed to do now? Is he trying to push the Sakura Alliance towards the Nordic European Union? The outcome of the upcoming Alliance War is now easy to predict. The Dragon Zone Union will face the armies of three Alliances—a force of three hundred thousand! How will they defend? How can they possibly fight this battle?