282: If apologies were enough, what would be the point of having police?

The mechanical system notification sounded in the ears of every Huaxia People.

After a brief moment of confusion, a tsunami-like roar of voices erupted in the Huaxia Clan chat!

"A divine artifact! A second clan-protecting divine artifact!"

"The eight-branched mirror! Is that the mirror from the Sakura Clan? It wipes out huge areas; it's absolutely legendary!"

"City Lord Huang Chen is mighty!"

"Hahaha! Heaven bless Huaxia! We just took the City of Dawn, and now we've gained another divine artifact!"

"I don't know, so I'll ask: who is Liu Ruyan? Is she who I think she is?"

"Who cares who she is? The divine artifact is now ours, Huaxia's! So satisfying!"

"You don't even know Liu Ruyan? Have you never heard of the terrifying Empress Ruyan? I heard she occupied half of the Tomato territory hundreds of years ago!"

Excitement, agitation, and disbelief stirred in the heart of every Huaxia Trial Taker.

Although they didn't know what having an extra clan-protecting divine artifact meant, they knew it was definitely something awesome.

Huang Chen's name was being frantically shouted by countless people.

Huang Chen stood by the altar, while Liu Ruyan held his hand tightly, mist swirling in her eyes.

She really hadn't expected Huang Chen to break the slave contract with her, and even hand over an item like the eight-branched mirror, which surpassed a main divine artifact... Although Huang Chen was still holding onto the eight-branched mirror for now... it was already bound to her. She believed that as long as she performed well, Huang Chen would definitely trust and accept her completely.

Thinking of this, Liu Ruyan unconsciously licked her lips. She leaned softly toward Huang Chen's ear and said shyly, "Master... Ruyan has figured it out!!"

"Uh~"

The soft breath blowing against Huang Chen's ear made him shiver, and a certain part of him began to grow heavier...

"Wait a moment, I'll take care of you in a bit!!"

If one were to ask which of Huang Chen's women left him unable to stop, Liu Ruyan definitely held a place.

Top-tier looks, fair skin, a well-proportioned figure... and that pitiful, delicate air that made anyone who saw her want to cherish her.

The most important point was that, having been raised under the cultural influence of the little japanese, she had a natural sense of obedience toward her man, and she was even more uninhibited than other women when it came to intimacy... This made Huang Chen always obsessed and unable to stop!

Not long after, Tie Shengnan, Xie Chunyan, and Tie Weiguo arrived at the altar together.

"Hubby!"

In front of the legion, Tie Shengnan usually called him Chairman, but Huang Chen insisted that she must call him Hubby when there were no outsiders around...

Tie Shengnan glanced quickly at Liu Ruyan, who was standing quietly behind Huang Chen, and then reported, "The City of Dawn is basically caught in street fighting now. Although the little japanese are weak in strength, their numbers are high, which has caused us some trouble... It's estimated that it will take several more days to completely clear them out, as there are too many buildings left behind after the NPCs evacuated."

After listening to Tie Shengnan's report, Huang Chen pondered for a moment and then ordered, "Increase the intensity of the clearing operation. Finish it as soon as possible!"

"Yes!" Tie Shengnan accepted the order solemnly.

"Also, the Asura Battlefield mandates that all personnel level 50 and above participate, and battle pets cannot participate!" Huang Chen added. "Therefore, in 12 hours, all personnel level 50 and above must evacuate the City of Dawn, return to the base to rest, and prepare for the Asura Battlefield. Clan members below level 50, as well as all battle pets, will remain to continue the clearing operation!"

"Also, have the Soul Devouring Bee Swarms of you few started laying eggs? Take them to the City of Dawn altar to settle down first; it currently has the richest nutrients in the Star Abyss..."

"Understood! I will make the arrangements." Tie Shengnan nodded, then walked to the side and began issuing orders.

The orders were quickly transmitted through the command channel. The war machine of the Three-Clan Allied Forces accelerated once again around the City of Dawn.

As soon as Tie Shengnan finished speaking, Tie Weiguo immediately took up the conversation and said, "The patriarchs of the Twenty Clans, led by the Titan Clan, want to invite you to a gathering at the Hongmen Inn in Jinling City through me. What do you think..."

"The Twenty Clans?"

Huang Chen snorted coldly. There had been too many things going on lately, and he had been so busy he almost forgot about the Twenty-Clan Allied Forces.

Now, Hao Tianyang wanting to find him was simply because he saw that Huaxia's development was already unstoppable, so he wanted to negotiate peace.

However, was he, Huang Chen, the kind of person who was easy to talk to?

"What time did they set?" Huang Chen asked.

It just so happened that he also needed to return to Jinling City to take care of Liu Ruyan, so he might as well go see what they were up to.

"Hao Tianyang said he is waiting at any time!" Tie Weiguo replied.

"Then let's go meet them!" After saying this, Huang Chen moved his mind, took Liu Ruyan and Xie Chunyan, and appeared directly at the door of the meeting room at the Hongmen Inn.

Huang Chen didn't knock; he pushed the door open and entered directly.

Hao Tianyang and the others were caught off guard and were startled by Huang Chen's actions, but in less than half a second, they adjusted, stood up one after another, and nodded to Huang Chen.

Hao Tianyang cleared his throat, cupped his hands, and said, "Chairman Huang!"

His voice was deep and dignified; it was an aura born from long-term high status.

Huang Chen looked at him expressionlessly, and the three of them found a seat and sat down on their own.

Hao Tianyang hadn't expected Huang Chen to be so rude and was momentarily awkward, standing there.

Signaling the other patriarchs to sit down to hide his embarrassment, Hao Tianyang continued with a smile, "Chairman Huang is truly a hero among the youth..."

Before Hao Tianyang could finish, Huang Chen directly interrupted him, "Cut the crap, my time is very precious!"

A flash of anger crossed Hao Tianyang's face. He was a dignified patriarch of a High Martial Race Group; how dare a leader of a Low Martial Race Group who had achieved a little success give him attitude?

Not to mention that your Huaxia hasn't become a High Martial Race Group yet; even if it had, both sides would only be on the same level. And when it comes to leaving the Star Abyss, the Titan Clan still has an infinitely more powerful clan and This Universe.

"Hmph!"

Hao Tianyang snorted coldly, suppressing the anger in his heart, but he no longer maintained his original humility on his face.

He sat directly in his seat, looked coldly at Huang Chen, and said slowly, "Since that's the case, I'll keep it short."

"We deeply regret the misunderstanding between the Allied Forces and Huaxia previously. Inviting you here today is also to discuss how to resolve this misunderstanding."

"Before you arrived, we few patriarchs already discussed it, and we are willing to provide Huaxia with certain compensation... After that, shall we shake hands and make peace?"

After Hao Tianyang finished speaking, the other 19 patriarchs present all looked toward Huang Chen.

The meeting room was silent, all waiting for Huang Chen's response.

A cold arc curled at the corner of Huang Chen's mouth, his eyes sharp as knives as he stared directly at Hao Tianyang: "Apologies? Compensation?"

His voice was not loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears.

"To put it plainly, it's just that you lost the fight and want to apologize to settle things! Why make it sound so high-sounding!"

Huang Chen's words left no room for face, directly tearing off the fig leaf of the 20 Clans, causing all 20 patriarchs to turn livid.

However, it wasn't over yet.

After a brief cold silence, Huang Chen's tone suddenly became incomparably chilling, and he said word by word:

"In this matter, any single person from my Forbidden City who died in battle is someone you cannot afford to compensate!"

After saying this, he stood up abruptly, flipped the conference table in front of him, and said, "We have an old saying in Huaxia: If apologies were useful, what would we need the police for?!"

"Boom!"

Huang Chen's words and actions instantly ignited the anger of the Twenty Clans' commanders!

"Arrogant!"

"You reckless thing!"

"Huang Chen! Do you really think you're invincible just because you wiped out the Sakura Clan?"

"Refusing a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit? Do you think you alone can really stop us?"

"The Huaxia Clan will definitely pay the price for your arrogance!"

"Good! Good! Good!" Hao Tianyang laughed out of extreme anger, saying the word 'good' three times, "Huang Chen! Remember your words today! I hope..."

However, before Hao Tianyang could finish, the figures of Huang Chen and the two others had already disappeared from the meeting room.

Hao Tianyang suddenly felt as if someone had grabbed his throat; a breath was stuck in his chest, and he just couldn't release it!

A few seconds later, Hao Tianyang's roar came from the meeting room,

"Ahhhhhh~~ It infuriates me!!!"