Seeing that the Peach Blossom Alliance's renowned name had failed to cow Elder in Python Robes and the others, Zhang of Peach Blossom's heart clenched. The hard look on his face softened at once, and he forced a smile. "Brother Zhou, there's no need to joke. To be honest, even my master has long known of your illustrious name and eagerly hoped to meet you. I'd be glad to introduce you."
Elder in Python Robes's eyes glinted coldly, though he smiled. "I'm afraid that won't do. I have so many brothers here. Surely Mr. Zhong can't meet with every one of them."
Hearing Elder in Python Robes relent, Zhang of Peach Blossom grasped at the lifeline. "He can, he can! I beg you, Brother Zhou, please spare the time to meet him. And please invite all these worthy gentlemen as well."
Elder in Python Robes pondered for a moment, then said, "Very well. For Mr. Zhou's sake, we'll let this matter pass for now. But what about this man killing one of my comrades?"
At those words, Zhang of Peach Blossom's face fell again, and he didn't know how to answer.
On a personal level, he would have loved to see Xu Yi dead, and naturally he'd be glad if Elder in Python Robes finished him off.
But he simply couldn't save face if that happened. As it stood, Elder in Python Robes and the others had already bullied him into losing face. If he stood by and watched Xu Yi get killed, he'd lose face and standing alike.
The reason Strength Battle encouraged people to fight in legions was that Venerate of Light valued teamwork.
To encourage comrades to fight side by side, Venerate of Light had even poured enormous effort into designing the rules of the Strength Order.