Chapter 3837 - Chapter 911 - Starlight's Hegemon
Chapter 911 â Starlightâs Hegemon
âGuild Leader s.h.i.+?â
âSince when were we Gold Guests?â
s.h.i.+ Fengâs words confused Xia Qingying and Endless Scars. They wondered if he had indeed lost his mind. After all, even if he claimed to be a Gold Guest, his lie would quickly be exposed with a simple check unless he could back his words with evidence.
Besides Xia Qingying and Endless Scars, the female head attendant named Shuoyun was also stunned by this situation.
Since when did s.h.i.+ Fengâs group become Gold Guests?
âGold Guests?â Xiao Quan laughed at s.h.i.+ Fengâs words. âDid you get promoted without my knowing, Guild Leader Black Flame? Or are you claiming that Zero Wing can already rival pseudo-apex powers? How about you show me your invitation to let me broaden my horizons?â
Xia Qingying gnashed her teeth at Xiao Quanâs words.
Originally, they still had a slim chance of escaping this mess if Crocodile Fang chose not to pry into s.h.i.+ Fengâs claim. After all, of those present, only she and Xiao Quan knew about Zero Wingâs actual circ.u.mstances. But nowâŠ
âBroaden your horizons? Sure, Iâll grant you your wis.h.!.+â s.h.i.+ Feng said calmly as he pulled out the gold invitation Frey had sent him.
Upon seeing the invitation made of pure gold, Xia Qingying and Xiao Quan were dumbfounded.
âImpossible! It must be a fake!â Xiao Quan instinctively shouted when he saw s.h.i.+ Fengâs gold invitation.
To receive a gold invitation from Desolate Star City, one had to be at least the representative of a pseudo-apex power or an individual of equivalent status. How could Zero Wingâs Guild Leader possibly receive a gold invitation?
âThis is an authentic gold invitation,â Shuoyun said after inspecting s.h.i.+ Fengâs invitation. âBut this isnât an invitation handed out by Desolate Star City.â
âItâs real but not distributed by Desolate Star City?â Xia Qingying smiled wryly when she heard Shuoyunâs a.n.a.lysis, the glimmer of hope in her heart vanis.h.i.+ng.
However, despite her despair, Xia Qingying wasnât particularly surprised by this outcome. Although Zero Wing had recruited plenty of fourth-floor experts in the Eternal Realm recently and even absorbed some of the Green G.o.d Corporationâs geniuses, it still wasnât anywhere near strong enough to be considered a pseudo-apex power. Naturally, it wouldnât receive a direct invitation from Desolate Star City.
Endless Scars also looked at s.h.i.+ Feng, a little speechless. She hadnât expected s.h.i.+ Feng to pull such a stunt. Now, their entire group had become a complete joke.
âBig Sis Xia, could Guild Leader s.h.i.+ have stolen this golden invitation from somewhere?â Drifting Bean whispered to Xia Qingying worriedly.
Desolate Star Cityâs golden invitations held great significance. It might be fine if s.h.i.+ Feng had received the golden invitation from someone affiliated with Desolate Star City, but it would be a big problem if he had stolen someone elseâs.
âIâŠdonât knowâŠâ Xia Qingying shook her head. She was similarly doubtful about s.h.i.+ Fengâs gold invitation, but she didnât find it appropriate to ask him about it in this situation.
âPretty lady, you have a very interesting friend! Itâs not even a gold invitation from Desolate Star City, yet he dares to flaunt it before me!â Crocodile Fang laughed as he took in Xia Qingyingâs ugly complexion. âBut donât you worry. While I might not know who gave your friend a gold invitation, he did give me a good laugh. So long as you and that little beauty beside you accompany us for a few drinks, Iâll forget about todayâs offense.â
As soon as Crocodile Fang finished speaking, the six three-star grandmasters and one elderly great grandmaster behind him walked toward Xia Qingying and Drifting Bean.
Crocodile Fang was painfully aware that he had no hope of succeeding his father as Angelâs Retributionâs Guild Leader if he relied on his own strength. However, he knew a secret that others did not knowâXiao Quan was in contact with Demonâs Gateâs core executives. If he could gain the favor of one of Demonâs Gateâs core executives through Xiao Quan, he might have a chance at competing for the position of Angelâs Retributionâs Guild Leader.
Now that there was such an excellent opportunity to get on Xiao Quanâs good side, Crocodile Fang naturally couldnât miss it. Although Xia Qingyingâs group possessed an authentic gold invitation, he couldnât care less about offending the group since it wasnât a direct invitation from Desolate Star City. After everything he said before, if he failed to get revenge for Xiao Quan now, he could forget about getting the other party to introduce him to Demonâs Gateâs core executives.
âMr. Fang! You are in Desolate Star City! Please abide by the cityâs rules!â Shuoyun said, interposing herself between Xia Qingyingâs group and Crocodile Fangâs bodyguards. âThese people are similarly Desolate Star Cityâs distinguished guests. Although their gold invitation doesnât come directly from Desolate Star City, it is still a gold invitation to Desolate Star City. Anyone who can send a gold invitation on Desolate Star Cityâs behalf must be one of the cityâs management powers. If that great personage learns of your actions, you will have difficulty explaining yourself.â
âWhy would I have a hard time explaining myself? Since youâre going to such lengths to protect them, Iâll let you in on a secret. Angelâs Retribution was invited by the Great Miss Lunar River this time to discuss an alliance with Kingâs Paradise. So, even if that gold invitation comes from one of Desolate Star Cityâs management powers, I donât care. You can have them come to me. Iâd like to see what theyâd dare to say,â Crocodile Fang stated confidently.
Kingâs Paradise? Isnât that one of the Nine Great Pseudo-Apex Powers that was second only to apex powers over half a century ago? When Xia Qingying heard Crocodile Fangâs words, her complexion turned even gloomier. She had never expected Desolate Star City to be backed by Kingâs Paradise, the power that nearly unified the Angel Sanctuary long ago. Moreover, it would seem that Angelâs Retribution and Kingâs Paradise intended to enter an alliance. This news could not be any worse for her group.
Although s.h.i.+ Fengâs gold invitation was authentic, it only came from a power under Desolate Star Cityâs management. Like Star Lake City, Desolate Star City also had many powers a.s.sisting its City Lord with the cityâs management. However, while these powers might wield significant authority in the city, it was far from that of the City Lordâs. Having a management power challenge Angelâs Retribution was nothing but a joke.
âThisâŠâ Crocodile Fangâs words gave Shuoyun pause. A guest was only a guest. She would be doomed if she ruined the alliance between Kingâs Paradise and Angelâs Retribution. âI will have to report this to Miss River. Only she can decide on this matter.â
âSure. Feel free to call her if you donât mind the trouble,â Crocodile Fang said nonchalantly. He only feared one power and one person across the Starlight Continent.
The power in question was Kingâs Paradise. Although Kingâs Paradise had to go into seclusion after challenging an apex power and failing, many years had pa.s.sed since the event. By now, even if it hadnât recovered to its peak, it should at least be comparable to the current Nine Great Pseudo-Apex Powers.
As for the person he feared, it was Frey, the Fourth Princess of the Galaxy Conglomerate. In addition to being the Third Vice Guild Leader of the Red Dragon Nation, Frey was also a popular figure in the Eternal Realm, and many pseudo-apex powers sought to partner with her.
âGuild Leader Black Flame, who gave you this invitation?â While Shuoyun was making a call with her quantum watch, Xia Qingying asked about the origins of s.h.i.+ Fengâs invitation. It might still be fine if the invitation came from one of Desolate Star Cityâs management powers, but it would be terrible otherwise.
âFrey,â s.h.i.+ Feng answered honestly.