Chapter 6167 Heaven Region’s Battlefield
“Mister Cui Hao, you’ve come a long way. Why don’t we speak inside?” asked Feng You.
Seeing that Cui Hao showed no signs of hostility, Feng You felt confident enough to extend an invitation. In any case, Long Chen was here.
“In that case, I’ll intrude,” Cui Hao replied politely, entering the city alongside Long Chen and Feng You.
The formation slowly opened to let them in, though the mixed beast race remained on high alert.
After all, Long Chen had just massacred countless experts. There was no way the Heavenly Demon Golden Monkey race would let it go. Having suffered such heavy losses despite rallying so many allies, they would definitely regroup and return even stronger.
After letting everyone chat for a bit, the head patriarch opened the main palace for Long Chen and the others. He clearly expressed that he would not interfere in their discussion, stating that the future belonged to the younger generation. Feng You, in particular, would decide the race’s direction.
In return, as a show of respect, Long Chen invited some of the mixed beast race’s young elites to join the conversation.
These were all divine sprouts. But due to the limited resources of their race, the strongest among them—besides Feng You—only possessed six Sovereign flames.
Together with Qingxi, there were twenty-one divine sprouts present. They were the true pillars of the mixed beast race. Yet, once seated inside the palace with Long Chen and Cui Hao, they didn’t even dare to breathe too loudly. The pressure from the two was simply overwhelming.
Once everyone was settled, Feng You started things off, “Mister Cui Hao, do you really intend to bring us into the Four Cardinal Alliance? You should know—we’re not part of the human race.”
With Long Chen present, Feng You didn’t need to have that many misgivings and directly got straight to the point.
She had long since heard that the Four Cardinal Alliance was a human alliance. They only accepted human members.
Cui Hao smiled gently. “Miss Feng You, that’s a misunderstanding. The Four Cardinal Alliance accepts anyone with human bloodline, regardless of their primary race. However, there are conditions. In the past, your mixed beast race didn’t qualify.”
“But we qualify now?” Feng You asked, guessing that it had something to do with the Sovereign Source.
“I’m ashamed to say it, but while our Four Cardinal Alliance is large, we lack the top-tier elites needed to compete with the truly dominant factions. The ten thousand races are on the rise, and the world is filled with hidden dangers. To make up for our shortcomings, the Four Cardinal Alliance is trying to make an Elite Heaven Legion, which is inspired by Brother Long’s Dragonblood Legion.”
After a brief pause, Cui Hao looked at Long Chen and continued, “We’ve long heard of Fairy Feng You’s exceptional talent. To rise to this level in such harsh conditions, you’re a genius among geniuses. That’s why the Four Cardinal Alliance sent me to speak with your people. We are hoping to bring the mixed beast race into our fold.
“But I hadn’t expected your race to suffer such a calamity. Truthfully, I don’t possess Brother Long’s strength or courage. I didn’t dare fight those experts head-on. That’s why I hid in the shadows. If the situation had truly turned hopeless, my plan was to at least rescue Fairy Feng You. As for the rest... I can only admit my power was insufficient.”
Feng You instantly realized that the Four Cardinal Alliance was after her. They wanted her talent.
The mixed beast race possessed the human race’s bloodline, so for the Four Cardinal Alliance, there was nothing unacceptable about them. Furthermore, Cui Hao was speaking frankly and humbly. He seemed completely sincere.
“What benefits would there be for the mixed beast race if we joined the Four Cardinal Alliance?” she asked.
Cui Hao raised a finger. “First, if you join us, the mixed beast race will be considered a member of the Four Cardinal Alliance and will be under our protection. Although our Four Cardinal Alliance looks like a random group of people, I can reveal this to you: our foundation is not inferior to any other major faction. To be frank, the Alliance already has 5 hundred-flame divine sprouts.”
Feng You’s expression changed. That was astonishing. Clearly, the Four Cardinal Alliance had been silently accumulating power all this time.
“Second,” Cui Hao continued, “all divine sprouts of your race would receive full support and cultivation resources from the Alliance. With Fairy Feng You’s talent, surpassing a hundred flames is just a matter of time.”
That promise deeply tempted the gathered divine sprouts. A hundred-flame divine sprout was a peak-level genius. With their own domain, they could resist the domains of Sovereign Lords.
“Long Chen...”
Feng You looked to him, seeking guidance. This seemed like a perfect opportunity for her people.
“Don’t look at me. You should decide for yourself,” said Long Chen immediately.
Cui Hao smiled and added, “We also owe Brother Long a great deal. Thanks to him transmitting the Starry River of the Sky Art to junior apprentice-sister Su Yu, her cultivation has soared. That technique is now being spread throughout the Alliance’s disciples. Many have benefitted, and the Alliance has grown stronger because of it. I really have to thank Brother Long’s support.”
“You’re good at using the right bait at the right time,” Long Chen muttered, speechless.
Now that Feng You knew Long Chen had such a strong connection to the Four Cardinal Alliance, her hesitation vanished. She knew Long Chen didn’t trust others easily. So, if he had offered such valuable help, they couldn’t be bad.
Seeing that his intentions had been seen through, Cui Hao chuckled sheepishly. “The Four Cardinal Alliance seeks only worthy members. Like our name, we represent those forgotten in the corners of the world. If we didn’t join forces, we would’ve been trampled long ago. This is about survival.”
His words moved Feng You and the others. After all, wasn’t the mixed beast race in the exact same situation?
Still, this decision was too important for Feng You to make alone. She excused herself to consult the patriarchs.
Once she and the others left, only Cui Hao and Long Chen remained.
Cui Hao said, “Brother Long, have you heard of the heaven region’s battlefield?”
Long Chen froze. The name stirred something in him, but he couldn’t quite place it.
Then, a figure surfaced in his memory. Long Chen’s heart shook.
“Sovereign Yun Shang!”
Long Chen suddenly thought of that voice that had rung out in his ear so many years ago.
Junior apprentice-brother, work hard on your cultivation. When you arrive on the heaven region’s battlefield, make sure to kill some more devils. Return the humiliation that they’ve given us a thousandfold.
Long Chen’s heart shook. Was this heaven region’s battlefield the same one that Sovereign Yun Shang and that nine star heir had mentioned all those years ago?[1]
1. from https://www..com/novel/nine-star-hegemon/nshba-chapter-2498 ☜