While Xiao Qiangwei was exasperated, Izuna walked to Ino, who started to talk to Sora and Shiro.
Ino: ...Please don't take it to heart, my granddaughter only came to Elchea a year ago, and isn't fluent with the human language… Moreover…
Ino's expression suddenly changed to an enraged one.
Ino: Oi! You bastard bald monkeys, don't think you bastards can take advantage of her just because I'm being courteous. You bastards dare to touch my lovely granddaughter with your filthy hands, be careful for I'll accidentally kill you al- *cough*
Then he smiled and corrected his etiquette.
Ino: I hope everyone can practice self-restraint and refrain from doing these actions again.
Sora: ...Old man, that isn't any human language, it's completely your influence.
Ino: Un? I don't get what you said.
Shiro hid behind Sora and said.
Shiro: ...I hate this grandpa… Minus 1000 points.
Then she proceeded to stroke an eager Izuna.
Shiro: ...But Izuna… is moeee… Plus 100 points.
Ino: ...Izuna, you can object if you hate it, it's alright!
Izuna: It's okay, this is comfortable, continue, des.
Sora: Ah, then I also come in.
Sora walked to Izuna and stroked her head while Shiro stroke her tail, Xiao Qiangwei sighed and said.
Xiao Qiangwei: Oi, you damn failures, get up, we have a meeting to end.
Ino calmed down after hearing the only normal one in the room talking to Sora and Shiro, but it seems that the two of them didn't want to stop, then he watched Xiao Qiangwei walking towards them and pulled their ears.
Sora/Shiro: Ouch! / Owwww…
Xiao Qiangwei was dragging the two of them away from Izuna, and walked to Ino.
Xiao Qiangwei: Let's go to the meeting room.
Ino sighed and nodded, before guiding them to the meeting room.
[Later]
They sat in a table, Xiao Qiangwei, Sora, Shiro, Steph and Jibril were to one side, while Ino and Izuna were in the other side.
Ino: Then can the stupid monkeys explain why you are here today?
Sora: Since you can read minds, it ain't necessary, right?
Ino: This is a diplomatic meeting, a place where verbal and written agreements are exchanged, are you monkeys too stupid to understand that?
Sora: ...Old man, you're being immature if you are angry just because your granddaughter prefers out treatment.
Xiao Qiangwei raised an hand, attracting everyone's attention.
Xiao Qiangwei: Let's stop with this bullshit, Sora…
Sora sighed, and turned toward him.
Sora: C'mon, we need to have a bit of fun…
Xiao Qiangwei: We are in a foreign territory, surrounded from strangers who are many times stronger than you, your sister, and Steph, if it wasn't for the Pledges, then we would have died long ago. And we need to be respected as kings, not as retarded children.
Sora's smile was gone.
Sora: Jeez… Always ruining the fun…
Shiro: ...Wei… Is pure evil…
Xiao Qiangwei sighed and turned towards Ino and Izuna.
Xiao Qiangwei: As the 16th sequenced race, the fully representative of the Imanity, Xiao Qiangwei, Sora and Shiro…
When he mentioned their names, they nodded with a serious face.
Xiao Qiangwei: We are here
He suddenly paused, increasing the tension in the room, everyone except he, and the siblings gulped, then Xiao Qiangwei expanded his Immortal Senses everywhere in the room to put more pressure on his next words, which were said in a deep voice.
...
"To declare War"
...
Ino and Izuna were shocked from Xiao Qiangwei's words, but he continued to talk.
Xiao Qiangwei: We will bet the continents, if we win, then everything in this continent, will be under our property, if you win… We bet Imanity's position as one of the Exceed…
Then Xiao Qiangwei extended an arm forward and opened the hand, revealing a glass-made chees piece, the King.
Xiao Qiangwei: Otherwise called the Imanity's Chess Piece.
Everyone except himself, Sora and Shiro were shocked from his words and looked at the piece.
Before Ino could say something, Sora interrupted with a smirk.
Sora: Like he said, we will bet practically everything, if you think you can just refuse, we have certain informations that I don't think you want to be revealed…
Ino: ...What are you talking about?
Sora: I'll explain to everyone here then… Ha-
Xiao Qiangwei: You guys don't really read minds but listen to heartbeats, and the mysterious game you guys play is a "Video Game"...
Sora looked at Xiao Qiangwei with anger from being interrupted and spoiling everything, but Xiao Qiangwei turned towards him with a poker face.
Xiao Qiangwei: The faster we do this, the faster I can start to meditate, and the faster I get stronger, I'm not going to wait 3 hours here because your explanations are long and boring.
Shiro narrowed her eyes to Xiao Qiangwei and said.
Shiro: ...Wei… That was a low hit…
Xiao Qiangwei ignored her and turned towards the others.
Xiao Qiangwei: We have many proofs about these two claims, so I don't think you should run away… But if you accept the challenge, I promise that I and the other people present here will not tell anyone about it.
I'll state certain conditions, since we are betting out chess piece, the entire Imanity will have the right to spectate, so you should prepare about the number of seats or whatever. Then, we will play in 5, all 5 of us will be the participants.
Obviously you can't accept right now, so send a letter to us if you received an answer from the person responsible of this decision.
Then Xiao Qiangwei stood from his chair, and talked with his group.
Xiao Qiangwei: Guys, I will take my leave right now, there is a certain thing I need to check far away from here, and if I don't come then I'm in seclusion… If you need to tell me something then ask Jibril. Bye.
Then Xiao Qiangwei's figure distorted, and disappeared, surprising Ino and Izuna.
[Far away from there]
Xiao Qiangwei appeared in a swamp, he used 20 minutes of his lifetime to reach there, and started to use his Immortal Senses everywhere.
Xiao Qiangwei: It should be nearby… Here it is!
Then Xiao Qiangwei turned at east and vanished from his spot, reappearing many kilometers away, to a certain place.
It was a really peaceful one, water was flowing, plants were overgrowing… And there was something special about this place…
Xiao Qiangwei walked forward, towards a certain spot of this place, in that spot there was a circle which seemed it was naturally made, Xiao Qiangwei put an hand over it and used his Immortal Senses.
The circle glowed white, soon other lines appeared outside the circle, forming a complicated array that extended for 20 meters of radius.
Xiao Qiangwei smiled and murmured.
Xiao Qiangwei: An Emperor Ranked Core Array… (Ranks: Golden/ Immortal/ True Immortal/ Emperor/ Celestial/ Godly/ Divine)
An Emperor Core Array is perfect for Xiao Qiangwei right now, the world couldn't produce an higher ranked Core Array, and it would make things really fast, he may reach the Immortal Qi realm in 3 months if he uses this place 24/7, but it seems it would last for 1 month...
It was everything thanks to his Lucky Aura, otherwise it could even be an Immortal Core Array, or worse there may not even be one…
He removed his shirt and started to meditate, absorbing as much Qi he could, if he could reach Immortal Body, his strength would be immeasurable, if he reached Immortal Blood, then his regeneration was almost unparalleled, however he couldn't reach Immortal Qi here though…
[Meanwhile]
Sora, Shiro, Steph and Jibril turned at the castle without Xiao Qiangwei, Sora and Shiro were in the throne, and Steph shouted enraged.
Steph: Lo-Lo-Look what you guys have just done! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
Sora and Shiro were closing their ears from pain, and Steph continued to talk with anger filling her.
Steph: Wh-Wh-Why didn't you inform us that that would happen!?!
Sora: You would've opposed if I told you?
Steph: Of… Of course! You, do you know what you've let Qiangwei done!?
Sora: Placed at stakes all the humanity's lives to seal the enemy's retreat.
Steph: And he is not even here! Probably he wants to avoid being responsible…
Jibril appeared near her with narrowed eyes and said.
Jibril: Was that an insult against His Highness?
Steph turned around and answered.
Steph: Yes! He put up all that show and he isn't even present! What should I call him if not a coward?!
Sora frowned too and started to talk.
Sora: Steph, stop insulting Qiangwei… I can tell you that he is everything, but he certainly is not a coward…
Steph: W-What do you mean?
Sora: Me and Shiro knew him for 4 or 5 years, we know him the best, we seen what he is capable, there is a reason that he is gone. Jibril, do you know where he currently is?
Jibril: Yes, since I am almost always near him, I am able to gain some informations, and he is currently at a swamp, probably for a Core Array.
Shiro: ...Core… Array?
Jibril: Yes, he told me that it was a special zone where a cultivator could absorb more Qi with better quality.
Sora: Ohhh, so he is farming(Getting more exp/drops/etc… from killing monsters or doing a certain action many times).
Steph: ...Farming?
Sora: He is getting stronger and is too busy from being present here, since it's a game where magic doesn't work, probably his Qi and Immortal Senses will not work too, so the only thing that could help is his physical prowess.
But even without him, we could probably win, we just need an important piece… And that piece will come soon enough.
While Xiao Qiangwei was exasperated, Izuna walked to Ino, who started to talk to Sora and Shiro.
Ino: ...Please don't take it to heart, my granddaughter only came to Elchea a year ago, and isn't fluent with the human language… Moreover…
Ino's expression suddenly changed to an enraged one.
Ino: Oi! You bastard bald monkeys, don't think you bastards can take advantage of her just because I'm being courteous. You bastards dare to touch my lovely granddaughter with your filthy hands, be careful for I'll accidentally kill you al- *cough*
Then he smiled and corrected his etiquette.
Ino: I hope everyone can practice self-restraint and refrain from doing these actions again.
Sora: ...Old man, that isn't any human language, it's completely your influence.
Ino: Un? I don't get what you said.
Shiro hid behind Sora and said.
Shiro: ...I hate this grandpa… Minus 1000 points.
Then she proceeded to stroke an eager Izuna.
Shiro: ...But Izuna… is moeee… Plus 100 points.
Ino: ...Izuna, you can object if you hate it, it's alright!
Izuna: It's okay, this is comfortable, continue, des.
Sora: Ah, then I also come in.
Sora walked to Izuna and stroked her head while Shiro stroke her tail, Xiao Qiangwei sighed and said.
Xiao Qiangwei: Oi, you damn failures, get up, we have a meeting to end.
Ino calmed down after hearing the only normal one in the room talking to Sora and Shiro, but it seems that the two of them didn't want to stop, then he watched Xiao Qiangwei walking towards them and pulled their ears.
Sora/Shiro: Ouch! / Owwww…
Xiao Qiangwei was dragging the two of them away from Izuna, and walked to Ino.
Xiao Qiangwei: Let's go to the meeting room.
Ino sighed and nodded, before guiding them to the meeting room.
[Later]
They sat in a table, Xiao Qiangwei, Sora, Shiro, Steph and Jibril were to one side, while Ino and Izuna were in the other side.
Ino: Then can the stupid monkeys explain why you are here today?
Sora: Since you can read minds, it ain't necessary, right?
Ino: This is a diplomatic meeting, a place where verbal and written agreements are exchanged, are you monkeys too stupid to understand that?
Sora: ...Old man, you're being immature if you are angry just because your granddaughter prefers out treatment.
Xiao Qiangwei raised an hand, attracting everyone's attention.
Xiao Qiangwei: Let's stop with this bullshit, Sora…
Sora sighed, and turned toward him.
Sora: C'mon, we need to have a bit of fun…
Xiao Qiangwei: We are in a foreign territory, surrounded from strangers who are many times stronger than you, your sister, and Steph, if it wasn't for the Pledges, then we would have died long ago. And we need to be respected as kings, not as retarded children.
Sora's smile was gone.
Sora: Jeez… Always ruining the fun…
Shiro: ...Wei… Is pure evil…
Xiao Qiangwei sighed and turned towards Ino and Izuna.
Xiao Qiangwei: As the 16th sequenced race, the fully representative of the Imanity, Xiao Qiangwei, Sora and Shiro…
When he mentioned their names, they nodded with a serious face.
Xiao Qiangwei: We are here
He suddenly paused, increasing the tension in the room, everyone except he, and the siblings gulped, then Xiao Qiangwei expanded his Immortal Senses everywhere in the room to put more pressure on his next words, which were said in a deep voice.
...
"To declare War"
...
Ino and Izuna were shocked from Xiao Qiangwei's words, but he continued to talk.
Xiao Qiangwei: We will bet the continents, if we win, then everything in this continent, will be under our property, if you win… We bet Imanity's position as one of the Exceed…
Then Xiao Qiangwei extended an arm forward and opened the hand, revealing a glass-made chees piece, the King.
Xiao Qiangwei: Otherwise called the Imanity's Chess Piece.
Everyone except himself, Sora and Shiro were shocked from his words and looked at the piece.
Before Ino could say something, Sora interrupted with a smirk.
Sora: Like he said, we will bet practically everything, if you think you can just refuse, we have certain informations that I don't think you want to be revealed…
Ino: ...What are you talking about?
Sora: I'll explain to everyone here then… Ha-
Xiao Qiangwei: You guys don't really read minds but listen to heartbeats, and the mysterious game you guys play is a "Video Game"...
Sora looked at Xiao Qiangwei with anger from being interrupted and spoiling everything, but Xiao Qiangwei turned towards him with a poker face.
Xiao Qiangwei: The faster we do this, the faster I can start to meditate, and the faster I get stronger, I'm not going to wait 3 hours here because your explanations are long and boring.
Shiro narrowed her eyes to Xiao Qiangwei and said.
Shiro: ...Wei… That was a low hit…
Xiao Qiangwei ignored her and turned towards the others.
Xiao Qiangwei: We have many proofs about these two claims, so I don't think you should run away… But if you accept the challenge, I promise that I and the other people present here will not tell anyone about it.
I'll state certain conditions, since we are betting out chess piece, the entire Imanity will have the right to spectate, so you should prepare about the number of seats or whatever. Then, we will play in 5, all 5 of us will be the participants.
Obviously you can't accept right now, so send a letter to us if you received an answer from the person responsible of this decision.
Then Xiao Qiangwei stood from his chair, and talked with his group.
Xiao Qiangwei: Guys, I will take my leave right now, there is a certain thing I need to check far away from here, and if I don't come then I'm in seclusion… If you need to tell me something then ask Jibril. Bye.
Then Xiao Qiangwei's figure distorted, and disappeared, surprising Ino and Izuna.
[Far away from there]
Xiao Qiangwei appeared in a swamp, he used 20 minutes of his lifetime to reach there, and started to use his Immortal Senses everywhere.
Xiao Qiangwei: It should be nearby… Here it is!
Then Xiao Qiangwei turned at east and vanished from his spot, reappearing many kilometers away, to a certain place.
It was a really peaceful one, water was flowing, plants were overgrowing… And there was something special about this place…
Xiao Qiangwei walked forward, towards a certain spot of this place, in that spot there was a circle which seemed it was naturally made, Xiao Qiangwei put an hand over it and used his Immortal Senses.
The circle glowed white, soon other lines appeared outside the circle, forming a complicated array that extended for 20 meters of radius.
Xiao Qiangwei smiled and murmured.
Xiao Qiangwei: An Emperor Ranked Core Array… (Ranks: Golden/ Immortal/ True Immortal/ Emperor/ Celestial/ Godly/ Divine)
An Emperor Core Array is perfect for Xiao Qiangwei right now, the world couldn't produce an higher ranked Core Array, and it would make things really fast, he may reach the Immortal Qi realm in 3 months if he uses this place 24/7, but it seems it would last for 1 month...
It was everything thanks to his Lucky Aura, otherwise it could even be an Immortal Core Array, or worse there may not even be one…
He removed his shirt and started to meditate, absorbing as much Qi he could, if he could reach Immortal Body, his strength would be immeasurable, if he reached Immortal Blood, then his regeneration was almost unparalleled, however he couldn't reach Immortal Qi here though…
[Meanwhile]
Sora, Shiro, Steph and Jibril turned at the castle without Xiao Qiangwei, Sora and Shiro were in the throne, and Steph shouted enraged.
Steph: Lo-Lo-Look what you guys have just done! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
Sora and Shiro were closing their ears from pain, and Steph continued to talk with anger filling her.
Steph: Wh-Wh-Why didn't you inform us that that would happen!?!
Sora: You would've opposed if I told you?
Steph: Of… Of course! You, do you know what you've let Qiangwei done!?
Sora: Placed at stakes all the humanity's lives to seal the enemy's retreat.
Steph: And he is not even here! Probably he wants to avoid being responsible…
Jibril appeared near her with narrowed eyes and said.
Jibril: Was that an insult against His Highness?
Steph turned around and answered.
Steph: Yes! He put up all that show and he isn't even present! What should I call him if not a coward?!
Sora frowned too and started to talk.
Sora: Steph, stop insulting Qiangwei… I can tell you that he is everything, but he certainly is not a coward…
Steph: W-What do you mean?
Sora: Me and Shiro knew him for 4 or 5 years, we know him the best, we seen what he is capable, there is a reason that he is gone. Jibril, do you know where he currently is?
Jibril: Yes, since I am almost always near him, I am able to gain some informations, and he is currently at a swamp, probably for a Core Array.
Shiro: ...Core… Array?
Jibril: Yes, he told me that it was a special zone where a cultivator could absorb more Qi with better quality.
Sora: Ohhh, so he is farming(Getting more exp/drops/etc… from killing monsters or doing a certain action many times).
Steph: ...Farming?
Sora: He is getting stronger and is too busy from being present here, since it's a game where magic doesn't work, probably his Qi and Immortal Senses will not work too, so the only thing that could help is his physical prowess.
But even without him, we could probably win, we just need an important piece… And that piece will come soon enough.
