Douluo Jueshi: Who let him join Shrek!

Chapter 817 Bullying the Younger? I think I'm the youngest one.
Upon hearing Jiang Ming's words, Jing Hongchen's expression changed drastically!
His face was grim as he said in a deep voice, "Jiang Ming, although His Majesty is determined, it doesn't mean the empire will be destroyed because of it! The Sun Moon Empire is, after all, the most powerful empire on the continent!"

Even though he was worried about Xu Tianran's current condition, as a citizen of the Sun Moon Empire, he couldn't possibly remain indifferent to such words.

The sense of belonging that a country gives a person is still very strong. This is one of the most profound impressions that people have formed over time and through social environment.

Of course, some people don't feel this way, but most people do.

As the head of Mingde Hall, Jing Hongchen has a stronger sense of honor and belonging to the Sun Moon Empire than the average citizen of the Sun Moon Empire.

Xu Tianran is indeed acting strangely, but to say that he is leading the Sun Moon Empire to destruction is certainly not that serious yet.

"Hehe, Master Hongchen, don't be nervous, I was just saying."

Jiang Ming placed a bottle of wheat juice in front of Jing Hongchen, and then pushed the freshly served hot barbecue in front of Jing Hongchen: "Master Hongchen, let's eat and chat."

Jing Hongchen was clearly not in the mood, but since Jiang Ming had said so, he had no choice but to accompany Jiang Ming to eat skewers and drink.

After eating for a short while, Jiang Ming continued, "Master Hongchen, you know yourself that Xu Tianran has a deep-seated obsession with war. He will start a war sooner or later."

Jiang Ming slightly raised his eyes and said in a deep voice, "The Sun Moon Empire has launched a war. What I said during the day was that Shrek Academy would follow, would fight to the end, and would fight to the end until complete victory. I was not joking!"

Jing Hongchen didn't say anything, and continued eating skewers and drinking by himself.

Jiang Ming put down the skewer in his hand, and his expression became somewhat serious and indifferent.

"Master of the Red Dust Hall, I can tell you very clearly that as long as Xu Tianran dares to start a war, I will take his head the day after the war begins. You should know my strength; I can definitely do it, and no one can stop me!"

Now that the Holy Spirit Cult has been completely crippled and can no longer cause any trouble, if I were to challenge all the level nine Soul Masters of the Sun Moon Empire at this time, defeating or even killing them one by one, what do you think would happen to the Sun Moon Empire?

Upon hearing this, Jing Hongchen immediately stopped what he was doing, and even his breathing stopped.

Looking into Jiang Ming's indifferent eyes, he understood that Jiang Ming wasn't joking; he really would do it! And he really could do it!

Jing Hongchen took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "With your current strength, don't you think it's beneath your dignity to do this?!"

With Jiang Ming's current strength, he is indeed capable of doing these things, but Jiang Ming is currently the strongest person on the mainland, so doing so will inevitably be criticized!

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ming blinked and laughed, "Unbecoming of my status? How is that unbecoming of my status? In terms of cultivation level, I am a Title Douluo, while Xu Tianran and the ninth-level Soul Master of the Sun Moon Empire are both Title Douluos."

In terms of age, Xu Tianran should be about ten years older than me? Not to mention those level nine soul masters, they're a generation apart.

What have I done to lose face? Bullying the weak? I am the weak, yet I am the one who bullies the weak. Well, there's no one stronger than me on this continent right now. If I don't bully the weak, I can't find anyone stronger, right, Master of the Red Dust Hall?"

Upon hearing Jiang Ming's words, Jing Hongchen's breath hitched again.

this.
That statement makes sense.

Can.
This is the peerless genius who has dominated his era!
Being young and invincible among his peers is too abnormal!

This is even more terrifying than those who became gods at Shrek Academy ten thousand years ago. After all, those who became gods ten thousand years ago at least had opponents, while the Spirit Hall still has several geniuses who inherited the divine power.

But in this world, there really is no one who can rival Jiang Ming.

Among Soul Masters, the Limit Douluo, Dragon Emperor Douluo Long Xiaoyao, and Death God Douluo Ye Xishui have all been defeated by Jiang Ming many times, and have even been nearly killed several times!

"Moreover, if it really comes to that, Xu Tianran will die, the ninth-level soul masters of the Sun Moon Empire will be suppressed, or even killed like Xu Tianran! And then, the Star Luo Empire and the Heavenly Soul Empire are not to be underestimated either. Is the Sun Moon Empire really far from destruction?"

Jiang Ming's tone was calm, but it carried an incredibly terrifying sense of oppression, causing even Jing Hongchen, a level nine soul master, to tremble slightly.

Yes, if it really comes to that, can the Sun Moon Empire really stop it?

Jing Hongchen's eyes were filled with confusion.

He knew that a large part of what Jiang Ming said was actually empty talk.

But these empty words could very well happen! And once they do, the avalanche will be absolutely devastating, perhaps even more severe than Jiang Ming described!

He took a deep breath and then slowly said, "I will try to persuade His Majesty."

He knew that Xu Tianran was in a state where he was unlikely to listen to advice, but for the sake of the Sun Moon Empire, he had to give it a try!
Jiang Ming smiled and said, "Actually, it's not that bad. Xu Tianran hasn't made a move yet, and he's even brought over the ceasefire agreement. If I'm not mistaken, Xu Tianran will definitely be biding his time for the next few years. A Title Douluo has a lifespan of two or three hundred years, so he has plenty of time."

Hearing this, Jing Hongchen gave a bitter smile: "Title Douluo do indeed have a lifespan of two or three hundred years, but your lifespan is longer than His Majesty's. With you here, will His Majesty still have a chance? No, this is for the best. With you here to keep him in check, perhaps His Majesty will really give up the idea of ​​war."

Title Douluo do indeed have long lifespans, but Jiang Ming's lifespan is even longer!
Jiang Ming raised an eyebrow slightly.

Theoretically, that's true, but he won't stay on Douluo Continent forever. Once he becomes a god, he might not be able to take care of things on the continent anymore.

Therefore, he needs to resolve some hidden dangers before becoming a god!
"Yes, that's true. With me keeping him in check, Xu Tianran shouldn't cause any trouble if he doesn't want to die. The Red Dust Hall Master can go back and tell Xu Tianran this and persuade him."

After saying that, Jiang Ming stopped talking about this with Jing Hongchen and started eating and drinking.

Soon, the barbecue was finished, and Jiang Ming got up to pay the bill.

Even the honorary head of the Sea God Pavilion still has to pay for his meals.

Then, Jiang Ming led Jing Hongchen toward a certain place.

Shrek City has a most bustling street, where land is incredibly valuable, and only the most powerful forces can afford to buy a piece of land here.

For example, the offices of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, the Body School, the Star Luo Empire, the Heavenly Soul Empire, and the Fighting Spirit Empire in Shrek City.

After Shrek Academy and Shrek City developed, especially after their cooperation with these forces became closer, it was inevitable that an office would be established in Shrek City.

In addition to the offices of these major powers in Shrek City, there are also some local forces.

Shrek Academy's main businesses, the Treasure Pavilion and the Shrek Grand Hotel, are all located on this street.

Besides these, there are also places like the Tang Clan and the headquarters of the Ming Le Chamber of Commerce located on this street.

The relocation of the Tang Sect's headquarters to Shrek City was approved by the Sea God Pavilion meeting, and the academy also made some investments in the Tang Sect.

The Ming Le Chamber of Commerce is a super-large chamber of commerce that Zhang Lexuan has built over the past ten years by integrating the caravans in Shrek City and other major caravans across the continent! This chamber of commerce is backed by Shrek Academy and its business covers everything from the sale and research of various soul tools and the purchase and smuggling of rare metals to various entertainment facilities, public welfare investments, and even infrastructure construction.

Because of Zhang Lexuan's special status, and because the name Mingle Chamber of Commerce was too straightforward, clearly indicating that Shrek Academy and Jiang Ming were backing Zhang Lexuan, the three great empires provided her with absolutely full assistance, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they gave her the green light all the way.

Even though their development in the Sun Moon Empire was suppressed, suppression will not lead to good results in business.

In fact, the more they are suppressed, the more insane they become!
There are street vendors along a short stretch of road from the Shrek Hotel, but they all disappear after walking a couple hundred meters.

Because just beyond that are the offices of the Star Luo Empire, the Heavenly Soul Empire, and the Douling Empire in Shrek City.

Even though these three places didn't prohibit vendors from setting up stalls nearby, the soldiers standing at the entrance, dressed in armor with sharp eyes, were truly intimidating enough to keep people away.

"Master of the Red Dust Hall, look, over there is the Star Luo Empire, over here is the Heavenly Soul Empire, and over there is the Fighting Spirit Empire. All three empires have set up offices in Shrek City. When will your Sun Moon Empire be able to set one up here as well?"

Jiang Ming introduced it with great interest.

Jing Hongchen glanced at the brightly lit streets, which illuminated the three imperial offices, making them appear magnificent, and said softly, "There will be an opportunity. When that happens, the Sun Moon Empire's offices will be even more luxurious than these three!"

Given the conflict between the Sun Moon Empire and Shrek Academy, establishing an office at Shrek Academy would be extremely difficult.

However, it's not entirely impossible, but we'll definitely have to wait, and it will take a long time for peace to be possible.

Jiang Ming was aware of this, so he didn't elaborate further and continued walking forward.

"Over there are the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan; these were the three top sects ten thousand years ago. However, the Clear Sky Sect has now gone into seclusion and hasn't sent anyone over, but the Body Sect..."

As he spoke, Jiang Ming looked at a magnificent building next to him.

The building was entirely black, giving it a somewhat eerie appearance. Especially compared to the dazzling Nine Treasures Glazed Tile School office next door, this building was really nothing to look at.

But the sign above the entrance to this building is that of the Body Sect!

When Jing Hongchen saw the plaque of the Body Sect, his expression immediately turned somewhat ugly.

He still remembered the attack on his Mingde Hall by the Body Sect.

"Ahem, well, let's not look at that for now, let's keep going."

To prevent Jing Hongchen from rushing into the Body Sect's office and starting a fight, Jiang Ming led Jing Hongchen forward.

Then, they arrived at the headquarters of the Ming Le Chamber of Commerce and the Tang Clan.

In terms of scale, the headquarters of the Ming Le Chamber of Commerce is much larger than the places we just visited.

After all, countless caravans come and go here every day, so the space has to be large.

"Ming Le Chamber of Commerce. I've heard of this chamber of commerce in Mingdu. I must say, the person who founded this chamber of commerce is a genius. Their ability to amass wealth is probably even more terrifying than smuggling rare metals!"

"Jing Hongchen sighed."

Mingdu also has a branch of the Mingle Chamber of Commerce, but it has always been suppressed by local chambers of commerce in Mingdu, and its business has been greatly restricted.

However, it cannot be denied that the novelty that the Ming Le Chamber of Commerce brought to the people of Mingdu was immense!

They might not have much of an advantage in soul tools, but when it comes to entertainment, they really have something. Not only ordinary people, but even soul masters and soul mentors are obsessed with those novel entertainment gadgets.

According to Jing Hongchen's own estimation, the economic value of the Mingle Chamber of Commerce is at least over 10 billion gold soul coins! In fact, as time goes on, the more caravans that join the Mingle Chamber of Commerce and the wider its reach becomes, the greater this value will be!
"Well, I'm not really sure about that. I don't look at the ledgers."

Jiang Ming reached out and touched his chin, speaking softly.

Jing Hongchen's eyes narrowed: "This is your property?!"

Jiang Ming blinked and smiled, "Yes, this is indeed my family's business. My wife set up this chamber of commerce. Is there a problem?"

Upon hearing this, Jing Hongchen's pupils contracted slightly.

Jiang Ming possesses the strongest power on the mainland, and his wife also possesses top-tier wealth.
A profound sense of powerlessness overwhelmed Jing Hongchen. Looking at Jiang Ming, he almost couldn't help but say, "You're a real freak!"

Jiang Ming shrugged and said, "I'll take it as a compliment from the Red Dust Hall Master. But I don't really manage this chamber of commerce; it's all thanks to my wife. Alright, let's go take a look next door. There are many old friends of the Red Dust Hall Master there."

As he spoke, Jiang Ming led Jing Hongchen to the Tang Clan headquarters.

The gilded plaque bore the words "Tang Clan," and the surrounding magnificent buildings made it look far superior to the original Tang Clan site in Tiandou City.

There are guards at the entrance of the Tang Clan to prevent strangers from barging in.

As a major shareholder of the Tang Clan, Zhang Lexuan definitely has a pass token, but Jiang Ming doesn't have one.

However, he doesn't need that thing to join the Tang Clan.

With one step, he and Jing Hongchen vanished from the spot.

The next second, Jiang Ming and Jing Hongchen arrived inside the Tang Sect.

Inside the Tang Sect, a bustling scene unfolded, with workers, Soul Masters, and Soul Instructors at work everywhere, while Bei Bei and others provided guidance and management.

Jing Hongchen knew most of these people, after all, they had participated in the competition.

But the only people they were truly familiar with were Huo Yuhao and Cai Tou.

Just as he was about to say something, he caught a glimpse of another figure out of the corner of his eye.

He frowned sharply, looked at the figure, and said in a deep voice:

"Xuan Ziwen, what are you doing here?!"

(End of this chapter)