Chapter 2160: Uninvited Guests
Just as Xiao Zheng was leading Sky Net into action, the Blood Clan also commenced their operations.
The two major factions joined forces against the Holy Spirit Church and the Ancient Clan, their actions could be said to be thunderous and spectacular.
At this moment, countless eyes around the world were watching Xiao Zheng and Hades’ every move; many people wanted to know the final outcome of this battle. Some favored the Holy Spirit Church, while others supported the alliance between Sky Net and the Blood Clan.
Some bold individuals even secretly started betting...
Soon, the latest battle reports were relayed back from the front lines.
Sky Net and the Blood Clan had victories, directly dismantling a total of 6 strongholds of the Holy Spirit Church. With minimal costs, they inflicted the most grievous losses on the Holy Spirit Church. After the battle, someone tallied the casualties, revealing that today alone, the Holy Spirit Church lost nearly 80,000 people!
When this battle report spread worldwide, everyone was shocked by the determination of Sky Net and the Blood Clan. Particularly, when the Holy Spirit Church and the Ancient Clan refrained from retaliating after the incident, it left the world bewildered.
Rumors began to circulate that the Ancient Clan and the Holy Spirit Church were already terrified by the alliance, not daring to confront them, and that the demise of the Holy Spirit Church and the Ancient Clan was only a matter of time.
These rumors spread like a plague once released.
After all, not everyone can grasp the truth of the situation, and the notion that the Holy Spirit Church and the Ancient Clan had surrendered had taken root in people’s minds like a seed.
This directly led many who previously did not support the alliance to choose to back them at this moment.
Moreover, this rumor later stirred a massive uproar.
By the next day, an astonishing news broke out.
From the Holy Spirit Church’s side, nearly a hundred thousand people opted to surrender!
Xiao Zheng’s group hadn’t even made a move and these people already abandoned resistance!
This incident indirectly confirmed the strength of the alliance, prompting more people to start supporting them. In fact, Xiao Zheng had already anticipated this outcome.
After all, the Holy Spirit Church is composed of many factions, and unity of mind within them is practically nonexistent.
Encountering such critical events, some opting for surrender is quite normal.
However, the events of that night were beyond even Xiao Zheng’s expectations.
After two days of fighting, everyone was preparing to rest.
Xiao Zheng found Long Qie to reconcile and organize the information gathered over the past two days.
But just as they were about to meet, someone suddenly stood outside the door and said: "Mr. Xiao, Mr. Long, a lot of people have suddenly arrived outside our camp, they all say they want to meet Mr. Xiao."
"A lot of people? Where are they from?" Xiao Zheng stepped out of the room and asked.
Upon hearing this, the person hurriedly said: "I don’t know, it feels quite mixed, people from all walks of life."
After hearing his words, Xiao Zheng pondered for a moment and then said: "Meeting me isn’t impossible, but with so many people, it could disrupt the camp’s order. You can have them select a few representatives and then bring them to meet me."
"Yes!" The person cupped his fists in salute, then swiftly turned and left.
Watching his back, Long Qie couldn’t help but say: "Mr. Xiao, isn’t your decision too reckless? What if they’re people from the Holy Spirit Church or the Ancient Clan? Letting them into the camp might be dangerous."
"No, the Holy Spirit Church and the Ancient Clan don’t have the courage to appear before me," Xiao Zheng smirked, speaking, "Even if there are indeed spies among them, that would be perfect."
"Just as I was worried about not finding the whereabouts of the Ancient Clan, if their spies show up, I can identify them!"
Long Qie glanced at him then remained silent.
Soon, the brother who had just notified returned with nine people appearing in Xiao Zheng’s view.
The ages of these nine individuals varied.
The oldest was already white-haired, and the youngest looked barely over twenty. They all shared one common trait: upon seeing Xiao Zheng, each displayed a hint of nervousness and respect.
"Greetings, Mr. Xiao..."
Upon seeing Xiao Zheng, the nine immediately greeted him.
Xiao Zheng waved his hand, then signaled them to sit.
His cordiality left the nine feeling honored.
Once they all sat down, Xiao Zheng asked: "Are you the representatives chosen among these nine people? What are your names and which factions do you represent?"
At his words, the eldest among them spoke: "Reporting back to Mr. Xiao, my name is Li Ya, from Qidong Star Tower."
"I’m Sun Mian, from Haining Dragon Capturing Pavilion."
"I’m Wang Man, from Jiutang Wang Family..."
As the nine introduced themselves, their origins gradually surfaced.
The factions they mentioned were all familiar to Xiao Zheng, ancient martial families and martial sects.
These families and sects mostly led a semi-secluded lifestyle.
Though everyone practiced martial arts, they didn’t engage in the disputes of the martial world. In the battle between the alliance and the Holy Spirit Church, they were neutral.
Xiao Zheng’s gaze slowly swept over the group, seemingly contemplating something.
No one knew how long it took before he asked: "Despite representing different factions, you come to me, what exactly do you want?"
Upon hearing his question, Li Ya from Star Tower spoke: "In fact, we’ve gathered here today with a request for Mr. Xiao’s assistance."
"Need my help for something? You should know, we’re currently fighting the Holy Spirit Church, I’m quite busy and can’t spare the time to help you." Xiao Zheng chuckled, speaking.
Li Ya nodded, becoming more respectful: "I understand, we came specifically due to the Holy Spirit Church. Our purpose is simple: we just want to join Sky Net and assist Mr. Xiao in opposing the Holy Spirit Church!"
"Indeed, we share the same intention..." The other eight also voiced their agreement.
Since they were selected as representatives, they naturally expressed the opinions of many others outside.
Upon hearing their words, an intriguing expression appeared on Xiao Zheng’s face: "You want to join Sky Net and fight the Holy Spirit Church with us? But weren’t you all fence-sitters before? Why suddenly come to me now?"
Not only Xiao Zheng, but even Long Qie was curious.