Leng Family Grand Banquet · Five

The smile on Chen Xinjie's face stiffened. Behind him, the eighteen War Gods could no longer maintain their stoic, professional expressions; all nineteen faces were, without exception, wearing the exact same look of utter bewilderment.

Chen Xinjie and the eighteen War Gods: ???

Could Leng Wuduan possibly be unaware of what the Abyss Battlefield was?

That place was known as the soul master meat grinder, a land of great taboo and terror, the very last place the vast majority of soul masters would ever want to go. At the same time, it was a place that those with lofty aspirations and a desire to save the world flocked to!

Chen Xinjie stared at him, wide-eyed. No matter how he looked at it, Leng Wuduan didn't seem like the latter type at all!

Could it be that one shouldn't judge a book by its cover, and he had truly misjudged the man?

With that, Chen Xinjie began to harbor a sliver of doubt about his own judgment.

Just then, Su Jiu smiled. Since you were the one to use public office for private vendettas first, he didn't mind doing the same.

Na'er rolled her large, round eyes, a hint of cunning in her gaze.

She was most familiar with this smile, so she began to laugh along with him. It looked like Old Man Chen was about to have some bad luck~

"Hall Master Chen, I can go to the Abyss Battlefield, but only if I go alone. Forgive my bluntness, but Leng is merely a Super Douluo. Going there would at best make me a piece of cannon fodder that lasts a little longer; I wouldn't be able to change anything."

"Furthermore, as you said, Hall Master Chen, this is a matter for the entire Douluo Planet. Are we to let the Federation do all the work while the Star Luo and Dou Ling continents sit back and enjoy the peace bought by the blood and sacrifice of countless generations of Federation martyrs?"

"Don't you think that's going too far!"

"Why should only our Douluo Federation have to suffer and sacrifice? Is this fair? It is not fair! This is extremely unfair!"

Suddenly, Su Jiu turned his gaze toward Chen Xinjie, his eyes filled with the scrutiny one would reserve for a heinous villain!

He pointed at Chen Xinjie and shouted sternly, "And you, Chen Xinjie! As the head of the Federation's administration and military, you have actually turned a blind eye to this matter. Do you know what the result would be if Dou Ling and Star Luo both sent people to support us? How many families have been shattered and how many ancestors have perished because of your incompetence and inaction?"

"As one of the culprits, a sinner who cannot wash away his crimes, shouldn't you spend the rest of your life guarding the Abyss to atone for the monstrous sins you have caused?"

"And I, Leng Wuduan, will become your greatest and strictest supervisor, witnessing your resolve and practical actions with my own eyes for the world to see!"

"I'll put it this way: as long as Hall Master Chen is there, I am there!"

"At the same time, I suggest that every major family and organization send one Limit Douluo or Super Douluo to the Abyss Battlefield. Only with more people can we have the strength to end the Abyssal chaos sooner. I trust that none of the major families present would refuse such a glorious opportunity to bring honor to their ancestors and be praised by the world, right?"

"Oh! Right, I assume everyone here knows that one should not say things detrimental to unity, nor do things detrimental to unity, correct?"

Su Jiu snapped his fingers, and the large screen behind him began to flicker. The scene was being broadcast live, and every move everyone made was being projected there.

Everyone was stunned for a moment.

Su Jiu took out a blank sheet of paper with the elegant words "List of Martyrs Heading to the Abyss" written on it. He was the first to sign his name and press his red thumbprint, holding it high!

The screen was projecting it clearly for all to see.

"My Leng Family has no cowards. I will set the example for everyone first!"

"Is that the head of the Xu Family, Xu Zhimo? What are you doing!"

The large, rotund man was dragging a smaller, chubby boy and trying to slowly move toward the exit, but he was caught red-handed by Su Jiu. Cold sweat poured down his temples as he gave an awkward smile on the spot.

"Your Excellency Wuduan, my Lizhi has an upset stomach. I'm taking him to the restroom, yes, to the restroom!"

"Bang!"

Suddenly, Su Jiu slammed the table, shattering it instantly. Fury surged across his brow, and the aura around him became incomparably cold.

"It is precisely because Douluo Continent has cowards like your Xu Family that the Abyss has persisted for so long. If you want to leave, leave now. I, Leng Wuduan, will not stop you!"

At the same time, the live broadcast was projected directly onto the entrance of the banquet hall. This was undoubtedly a naked attempt to force the major families and powers to sign!

Whoever left would have their family branded as selfish, cowardly, shameless, and disgraceful, becoming a laughingstock to the world...

Everyone looked at Su Jiu with bloodshot eyes, gasping for air, their eyes splitting with rage as if they wanted to devour him alive on the spot.

This man had already invited his own death!

Su Jiu, however, couldn't care less.

He only needed to wait for Leng Yaozhu to successfully advance to Limit Douluo. Coupled with the fact that he was already the number one person on the continent, he could then expose the various despicable and evil deeds of Qiangu Dongfeng and the Ghost Emperor.

It wasn't impossible for him to be elected to the next term, or even directly dismiss Qiangu Dongfeng and topple the Qiangu Family. The position of Spirit Pagoda Master was basically a done deal, and the Spirit Pagoda would become something in the palm of his Leng Family. As for these families hating him? Let them hate!

Could it be that they didn't need spirit souls? Could it be that they didn't want to increase their spirit power? Could it be that they wanted their descendants to be stuck at level 10 for their entire lives?

Are you kidding me?

In the end, wouldn't they all come crawling back with fawning smiles, begging him to sell them a top-tier spirit soul?

Chen Xinjie was already furious beyond measure. He was a member of the Sea God Family, the most legitimate descendant of the Sea God lineage, someone who should have been admired by the world. How did he become a sinner of the ages in this man's mouth?

To be saddled with so many labels for no reason?

"Leng Wuduan, you..."

"Chen Xinjie, you are old. Don't occupy the position of War God Temple Hall Master. Let someone more capable and younger, like Guan Yue, do it! The Abyss Battlefield needs you more! Continue to shine and provide heat for the glory of the Sea God Family, for the glory of the Sea God Tang San, and for the lights of ten thousand homes in the Federation!"

Chen Xinjie fell silent. This was impossible to refute, and at the same time, he hesitated.

"Why are you hesitating now! Chen Xinjie, are you afraid? Tell me, why! Why!"

Su Jiu strode up to Chen Xinjie, slammed the paper onto the table in front of him, and forced him to sign and press his print!

The eighteen War Gods behind them were like quails, all lowering their heads in unison.

They could not block this matter; whoever tried would see their reputation ruined, and they cherished their own feathers far too much!

Chen Xinjie took a few deep breaths, the stunningly beautiful face of Long Yeyue appearing in his mind.

I am sorry, Yeyue. I intended to hunt the wild goose, but never imagined I would be pecked by it instead.

We had agreed that I would spend the rest of my life with you, but now, I have broken my word!

Chen Xinjie's eyes widened in fury. After signing his name, he strode away from the banquet.

"Hall Master Chen, remember to announce the specific time promptly. I will pay for another global broadcast then, so all the people of Douluo can send us off and see us embark on our great cause!"

These words only made Chen Xinjie quicken his pace. Leng Wuduan, you have already paved your own road to death!

Next, Su Jiu went from house to house, forcing them to sign. Not many, not few, he managed to secure nearly 50 Titled Douluo for the Abyss Battlefield; it could be considered a good deed.

The Leng Family banquet also ended much earlier than planned. Everyone regretted attending, having been stained by trouble for no reason.

Bad luck!

"A-Jiu, about the Abyss Battlefield, you..."

"Haha, Sister Yao Zhu, I will definitely go, but that is a matter for later."

If he were to go early, it would certainly be A-Qi controlling his Phantom Night Wanderer to go in his stead to study the Abyssal Creatures and farm merit.

"After all, I cannot bear to leave this Leng Family and the two of you."

"Mua~"

"I am very satisfied with that answer. This is your reward."

Na'er, who was eating, saw this scene and, for some reason, felt she could no longer finish her meal.