183: Invitation from HR Alliance

Kyoto, Buckingham Grand Hotel.

In a luxuriously decorated private room,

Isadora, the First Chairman of the HR Alliance, was hosting a special guest.

"Aunt, I'm not very clear about what you said. Could you elaborate?"

A flicker of panic crossed Isadora's beautiful eyes, then was replaced by a slight surprise, but her fair face remained calm and composed.

Her loose outer garment concealed her lithe figure, yet the aura she exuded was enough to make any man's heart pound.

She sat gracefully on the sofa, her golden hair cascading over her shoulders.

From every angle, her curves were perfect and flawless.

At this moment, Isadora wore a faint smile, but a deep solemnity was evident in her brows.

In the entire HR Alliance, no more than two individuals could make her so serious.

One was the Planetary-level martial artist, Kassel-Polenas.

The other was the woman before her—

Queen Elizabeth!

As the only Queen on the European continent, Elizabeth had groomed her niece, Isadora, to the position of First Chairman of the HR Alliance.

"Xiao Na, what I mean is exactly what I just said. You and Venina should find a way to get close to Chairman Chen Fan,

and cultivate your relationship well. He is the key to the rise of our European continent."

The middle-aged blonde woman spoke, her words full of determination:

"If he has any other requests, fulfill them all, even giving him the entire HR Alliance is not a problem!"

Her voice was gentle, and each word exuded an invisible authority of a superior.

As the woman with the highest status on the European continent, if Chen Fan's combat power wasn't so terrifying and his influence so immense, she truly wouldn't resort to such a measure.

An aunt suggesting her own niece use a honey trap to win over a powerful individual!?

Elizabeth looked deeply at Isadora, then stood up. She gazed at the current head of the Polenas Family, her beautiful eyes reflecting a profound busyness.

Her figure was slender, exuding nobility and elegance:

"Kassel, you will agree with my approach, won't you?"

Even Kassel, a Planetary-level martial artist, couldn't help but tremble when Elizabeth's gaze swept over him.

"This... I still need to ask Venina's opinion."

At this moment, Kassel's face was complex.

He dared not look into Isadora's eyes, instead, his gaze anxiously sought his daughter, Venina, looking for help.

"Venina, what's your impression of Chairman Chen Fan?"

Upon hearing her father's question, Venina's heart immediately quickened.

Chen Fan's appearance had changed her perception of men.

He was a powerful yet gentle young man!

This was Venina's first impression of Chen Fan.

The scene of Chen Fan cleaving the Black-Crowned Golden Eagle couldn't help but resurface in her mind.

The most crucial part was Chen Fan's words and his powerful, confident smile before he faced the Black-Crowned Golden Eagle.

Chen Fan would never have imagined that his gentle words would, like a key, quietly open the young girl's heart.

Is this man a god descended from heaven!?

This was what Venina pondered every night before falling asleep.

How wonderful it would be if she could marry him!

After a short while of thought, Venina looked at her father and replied with a rare solemn tone:

"If it's about getting close to Chairman Chen Fan with Sister Isadora, then it's not impossible!"

Venina's words were soft and gentle, while Kassel's eyes widened more and more.

Because Venina's words... clearly indicated her agreement to the matter.

After speaking those words, Venina felt an unprecedented joy.

Elizabeth glanced at Venina, nodded slightly, and a satisfied smile appeared on her face.

Kassel: "It's over, my daughter, whom I raised for seventeen years, is leaving me."

Sighing inwardly, Kassel recalled the scene of Chen Fan instantly killing a King-level Monster, and his body trembled involuntarily.

"Having such a powerful man as Venina's husband is undoubtedly a great thing."

No one cared about Kassel's thoughts.

At this moment, Elizabeth's mind was entirely focused on how to persuade Isadora to use a honey trap to conquer the Fourth Chairman.

Isadora looked at the relaxed Venina, who seemed to be deeply in love, and already had her answer.

"I accept!"

Elizabeth smiled faintly: "That's right, you must trust my judgment."

"Chen Fan will be a good man, and a good home for both you and Venina!"

"Mhm!" Isadora nodded slightly.

"Since that's the case, I'll go make the arrangements. The sooner, the better!"

"You and Venina, prepare yourselves well."

"Next time we meet, I hope it will be at your and Chen Fan's wedding." Elizabeth bid farewell succinctly, with Kassel and Angers following in a line behind her.

Each of them had complex expressions, as if they had done something unsettling.

Isadora did not see them off; her gaze remained on Elizabeth's retreating figure, and in the deepest part of her eyes, a ripple of satisfied wish fulfillment shimmered.

"Venina, next, we will face the strongest man in this world. Are you scared?"

Isadora looked at Venina beside her and asked with a smile.

"I'm not scared at all!"

Venina replied obediently.

"Good, then I'll go make the arrangements."

With that, Isadora took out her communicator and made a call.

In less than three minutes, a young woman in uniform pushed open the door from outside the private room:

"Chairman, what is it?"

"Go and book the best room at Buckingham. Tomorrow night, my sister Venina and I will meet with the Fourth Chairman Chen Fan."

Isadora deliberately emphasized the word 'best'.

Beside her, Venina's cheeks flushed crimson upon hearing this.

Born on the European continent, and constantly influenced by the atmosphere of free love, Venina naturally understood the meaning behind Isadora's words.

"Alright, I will make sure everything is arranged."

The tall, model-like young woman acknowledged the order and withdrew.

At this moment, on the Eastern Island continent.

Chen Fan was drinking and chatting with Hong and Thunder God, discussing matters of martial arts and domains.

The three conversed with great enjoyment, feeling a sense of mutual appreciation and regret for not having met sooner, like heroes.

Especially when Chen Fan introduced the Nine Source Cultivation Method, it was like a sudden enlightenment for Thunder God and Hong.

Only then did they realize that the Five Hearts to the Sky Cultivation Method only stimulated part of human potential.

The Nine Source Cultivation Method, however, could help the body's many acupoints absorb cosmic energy faster and more efficiently.

"Third Brother, thank you for providing us with the Nine Source Cultivation Method! This has increased our cultivation speed by more than three times, it's truly amazing!"

Thunder God was excited, repeatedly practicing the Nine Source Cultivation Method.

"No need to thank me. We are already the strongest forces on Earth, and we should naturally help each other to make our home planet even stronger!"

Chen Fan replied with a smile, then, as if remembering something, he added:

"Once we feel there are no problems with our cultivation, this Nine Source Cultivation Method can be promoted worldwide!"

Promoting the Nine Source Cultivation Method to martial artists globally would enhance everyone's cultivation speed, thereby fostering the emergence of more powerful individuals.

Chen Fan believed that with a cultivation method superior to the Five Hearts to the Sky Cultivation Method, humanity would produce strong individuals even faster.

Chen Fan had always been looking forward to such a result.

"For Earth!"

"For Earth!"

"For Earth!"

The three strongest individuals of Earth pressed their fists together, forming a circle.

The loneliness among experts, the solitude of finding no opponents or teammates after becoming invincible, Hong and Thunder God had long experienced this.

But Chen Fan had never felt this sense of loneliness.

After all, the deeper his understanding of this universe, the smaller Chen Fan felt.

At the same time, the secrets in his heart grew, and the truths he wanted to uncover also increased.

Today, Chen Fan was genuinely happy about his sworn brotherhood with Hong and Thunder God.

He had always insisted that all powerful individuals should unite against external threats,

and only through solidarity and mutual assistance could Earth, in its predicament, find a ray of hope.

Otherwise, with both internal and external troubles, Earth's situation would be extremely difficult.

"Little Third, thank you for the mu ya crystals. Now all the God of War martial artists of my Thunder Martial Hall can advance further!"

Thunder God grinned, showing a mouthful of white teeth, his smile sincere.

"It won't be long before dozens more Planetary-level martial artists appear on Earth!"

Even Hong couldn't help but exclaim.

This encounter with Chen Fan was the first time he had been so happy since Ye Fan and Slav died in battle.

"It is my, Chen Fan's, good fortune to have met Eldest Brother and Second Brother. Come, let's have another drink!"

With that, Chen Fan poured three more full glasses of wine.

"Another one, for Earth!"

"Cheers!"

They drained their glasses, and the three parted ways.

Thunder God and Hong hurried back, as they each had thirty mu ya crystals in hand.

Their immediate priority was to distribute these mu ya crystals to the The Two Great Martial Arts Schools to cultivate more Planetary Level martial artists.

As for Chen Fan,

Chen Fan needed to remain here to prevent other King-level Monsters from seeking revenge.

After all, in this battle, Chen Fan alone had slain seven King-level Monsters and one Emperor-level Monster,

and these King-level Monsters might have some familial connections, potentially leading to a desperate counterattack from other King-level Monsters.

For this reason, Chen Fan still needed to guard this place.

"I never thought that after being occupied by monsters, this land of cherry blossoms would be completely destroyed."

Chen Fan flew high in the sky and soon arrived at Nara Yoshino Mountain.

Unfortunately, countless cherry trees here had been completely destroyed, turning the area into a desolate wasteland.

"These abominable monsters!"

A cold glint flashed in Chen Fan's eyes, revealing his murderous intent.

After surveying most of the Eastern Island continent, Chen Fan no longer had much interest.

To rebuild the glory that existed before the monster rampage, Hanxia Country didn't know how much it would have to pay.

It would be better to transform this place into a forward military base, to jointly defend against attacks from sea monsters with the Demon Capital Base in the coming time.

With this thought, Chen Fan directly issued this order.

As for what the people of the small country thought, Chen Fan didn't care.

He had one principle: any nation or power wishing to establish cities there must obey the command of the Hanxia military.

Otherwise, everything was off the table.

Just as Chen Fan was hovering over Mount Fuji, looking down at this massive volcano where the Black Dragon King once resided.

Under the clear weather, the reflection of Mount Fuji in the clear water, undulating with the ripples, was quite beautiful.

"Not bad at all!"

Chen Fan praised, and at that moment, his communication watch suddenly rang.

He raised his hand, looking at the call source displayed on the screen: "Why is the HR Alliance looking for me?"

For a moment, countless questions flashed through Chen Fan's mind, then he answered the call:

"Chairman Chen, I am Isadora from the HR Alliance. I am now representing the HR Alliance to invite you to Kyoto Base City to discuss some matters. I kindly ask for your presence!"

Isadora's Chinese was very standard, and her voice was like flowing water, which Chen Fan found very pleasant.

As expected of the First Chairman of the HR Alliance, her voice is excellent!

Chen Fan mused inwardly.

"Let's discuss all this after I return!"

"Alright, we await your presence at any time."

Chen Fan agreed first, not in a hurry to return.

After all, he still had his own task to complete—

That was, before returning to Kyoto, he still had to make a trip to Hongning Base City to pick up Yao Rao.

Last time, Chen Fan had promised to take Yao Rao to Hanxia for a visit, and this time, he naturally had to fulfill that promise.

A long contrail streaked across the sky from ten thousand meters up, beautiful and ethereal.

The silver lightning flew westward, leaving behind bursts of sonic booms.

Four hours later, on the route from Hongning Base City to Kyoto Base City.

Chen Fan and Yao Rao sat opposite each other, both gazing at the other.

A nameless emotion spread within the cabin.

"Long time no see!"

"Long time no see!"

After speaking, the two smiled at each other.

Then, the cheerful and lively Yao Rao was the first to stand up and give Chen Fan a hug.

At this moment, Yao Rao had already removed her golden mask.

Her long black hair cascaded like a waterfall, casually draped over her shoulders, and a face of exquisite beauty was full of smiles.

Chen Fan's heart pounded.

This version of Yao Rao, though not quite matching the mysterious enchantress, was very close.

Especially Yao Rao's sparkling eyes.

Gulp!

He unconsciously swallowed, quickly shifting his gaze.

"Here~ These mu ya crystals are specially for you."

With that, Chen Fan pulled out three mu ya crystals from somewhere and offered them to Yao Rao.

The mu ya crystals exuded a rich rice fragrance, and Yao Rao's eyes immediately lit up.

"Chen Fan, thank you!!"

Perhaps she was too excited.

Yao Rao took the mu ya crystals and put them away, then, without thinking, she directly hugged Chen Fan's neck and gave him a kiss.

"Hmm?"

Chen Fan felt the touch on his face, and his eyes suddenly widened.

At such close proximity, Chen Fan could clearly hear her breathing.

The storm is coming, the wind fills the tower!

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