Chapter 220: So You Really Did Want to Harm Me

Watching the screen where a group of martial artists were locked in a fierce battle, Jiang Changkong felt somewhat bored.

He really had no interest in watching such fights. If they were at the level of prodigies, he might have been a bit more intrigued.

Nantian Pang, however, was completely engrossed, sometimes angry, sometimes excited, as if he were the one fighting.

He began to understand why the competition for spots had started so early.

If these people fought for another day, it would probably take a month just to select the top ten.

Feeling idle, Jiang Changkong turned his attention to another question: “How many spots do your major factions have?”

“Twenty,” Yao Meng replied.

That was double their own number—truly a lot.

Before he could express his envy, Yao Meng continued, “The Federation also has twenty.”

“Your factions have twenty spots, each allowing ten people, so that’s two hundred twenty. The Federation also has two hundred twenty.

Adding the Martial Arts Association members, including the president, that makes ninety more.”

Jiang Changkong did the math: “Are there enough criminals in the Sin Domain to go around?”

Yao Meng whispered, “The sinners in the Sin Domain are more numerous and stronger than you imagine.”

Jiang Changkong couldn’t help but take out his phone and use the calculator: “Five hundred thirty people, each with a thousand sixth-tier low-grade Star Stones, that’s fifty-three thousand.”

Fifty-three million Essence!

With this calculation, as long as he robbed them, it would be enough for him to break through to the high-tier!

Thinking about the Essence, Jiang Changkong grew excited.

Yao Meng stared at him in disbelief. Why are you trembling? Looking at you, it seems like you’re excited?

And what do you mean by calculating like this?

Unable to hold back, she pinched him and whispered, “Do you want to die?”

Jiang Changkong froze. Indeed, if he really robbed all these people, he would definitely be dead.

These individuals practically represented the entire Federation.

If Jiang Changkong actually did this, he’d likely be the one locked up in the Sin Domain.

“Just calculating, just calculating,” Jiang Changkong chuckled dryly. “We’re partners. How could I possibly target you?”

However, he certainly wouldn’t hold back against anyone who dared provoke him.

Yao Meng whispered, “Be more careful. The Sin Domain holds more than one prodigy, some of whom are genuine great demons.”

I love prodigies and great demons like that!

They’re strong and have plenty of Star Stones—worth robbing.

Jiang Changkong had already made up his mind. With his invincible strength, once he entered the Sin Domain, he would directly shatter Sin City.

As the two chatted, they kept an eye on the competition.

“Huh, how did this team lose?”

Jiang Changkong looked at the device. The earlier battle had been evenly matched, yet it suddenly ended.

Yao Meng said calmly, “They threw the match. It’s normal. Some major factions bribe their opponents.”

“Isn’t this supposed to be random duels?”

“They can be bribed during the fight.”

Jiang Changkong: “…”

Well, you all really have money.

Should I save a spot and wait for you to bribe me?

But on second thought, forget it. A high-tier mecha and a spot in the Void Realm are already good enough.

It wasn’t until evening that the first round of duels in the Ordinary Province ended, eliminating half the participants.

Nan Yanyang spoke up again: “Rest for two hours, then begin the second round.”

Right after the matches ended, except for Jiang Changkong, those who had bribed their opponents were practically exhausted.

Jiang Changkong once again felt someone spying on him and whispered into Yao Meng’s ear.

Yao Meng remained expressionless. “Ignore it. Act as if you noticed nothing.”

Jiang Changkong stayed as he was, making no move, and continued watching the matches on his own.

Two hours later, the second match began, with Jiang Changkong assigned to battlefield number three.

Once again, without even making a move, he severely injured his opponent using only Star Power, ending the match.

Jiang Changkong returned to Yao Meng’s side and sighed softly, “If things go on like this, will we still be fighting tomorrow?”

“Star Spirit Martial Artists can go days and nights without rest without any issue.”

Yao Meng whispered, “Normally, the matches last for four days, followed by a day of rest.”

“Alright, I just think it’s too boring.” Jiang Changkong slumped into his seat and couldn’t help but give Nantian Pang a pat.

Nantian Pang looked bewildered: “Why hit me?”

“Because I’m bored.”

Nantian Pang: “…”

If you’re bored, can’t you just hit yourself?

However, Nantian Pang was a clever person and quickly thought of a solution: “If you’re bored, just eat. That’s how I pass the time.”

You’re just like Ying Yanxue, but Senior Yan Xue never gains weight no matter how much she eats.

Yao Meng patted him and said, “Take a look at the message I sent you.”

Jiang Changkong opened his phone and narrowed his eyes: “Sheng Jin’s people? Are you sure?”

“Yes, you killed quite a few of Sheng Jin’s people in Anding Province. They definitely won’t let it go.

They haven’t rushed to take action yet, probably because they want to use the Martial Arts Association to continue assessing your strength.”

Yao Meng explained.

Jiang Changkong frowned slightly: “According to the usual tactics of your major factions, what would they do next?”

Yao Meng shot him an annoyed glare: “What do you mean by ‘your major factions’? The usual tactics? The Yaoguang Chamber of Commerce would never do such things.”

“Alright, let me rephrase it. If it were you, how would you deal with me?” Jiang Changkong asked.

“We’re friends.” Yao Meng shook her head. “I’ve never thought about how to deal with you. Why don’t you ask Nantian Pang?”

Jiang Changkong couldn’t help but glance at Nantian Pang beside him, who was busy ordering food. He patted him and posed this profound question.

Nantian Pang immediately replied, “Of course, poison you first, then trick the other Martial Arts Association members into surrounding and killing you.”

“Won’t you ask your brother to step in?” Jiang Changkong raised an eyebrow.

“The top talents are all competing for spots. Who has the time? Besides, with your strength, why would I risk my brother?”

Nantian Pang scoffed, “Top talents aren’t easy to cultivate, and with so many Martial Arts Associations around, a bunch of idiots, why not make use of them?”

“Poisoning and using the Martial Arts Association won’t be enough to take me down.” Jiang Changkong said. “Besides, I know you guys.”

Nantian Pang furrowed his brow, thinking for a long time before saying, “The Taiyang Star Array, using intense yang energy to counter your yang energy, combined with some restraining devices, would be enough to take you down at some cost.”

Thud

Nantian Pang tumbled into the gap between the chairs, his plump body struggling as he angrily shouted, “Jiang Changkong, why did you hit me again?”

The surrounding Martial Artists looked over curiously. Were these two having a conflict?

Jiang Changkong pulled him up, his expression dark: “You really do want to harm me, planning it out so meticulously.”

Nantian Pang: “…”

You were the one who asked me to say it!

Next time you ask me such a question, if I answer even a single word, I’m an idiot!

Fatty Nan felt wronged, but Jiang Changkong ignored him and continued watching the other matches.

Yao Meng whispered, “Tian Wang is right. These are their usual methods. However, the Taiyang Star Array is typically only known by the Nan family. Other families only know some incomplete, weaker versions.”

“Things are different now. Even Nantian Pang’s fifth uncle has run into trouble.” Jiang Changkong shook his head.

Heng Xueyue’s third uncle and Nantian Pang’s fifth uncle both work for others and have targeted Heng Xueyue.

Under such circumstances, could the other party fail to obtain a Taiyang Star Array?

“Don’t worry too much. With us around, they wouldn’t dare to act,” Yao Meng said.

“That won’t do,” Jiang Changkong shook his head. “If we don’t let them take action, they’ll keep watching us. That’s a big problem.”

Yao Meng was taken aback. “Are you actually planning to give them an opportunity?”