49: Chapter 49 Loud Conspiracy

Watching the magnificent transformation of Su Xiaoxiao before him, the look of appreciation in Chen Xi's eyes gradually faded.

In its place was a touch of ecstasy that only he could perceive.

The very moment that S-rank class core card, the "Ice Thunder Battle Method", completely merged into Su Xiaoxiao's bloodline, a massive torrent of energy appeared out of thin air within Chen Xi's limbs and bones!

That was the feedback from his innate skill, "Myriad Rivers Return to the Sea"!

Chen Xi felt his blood boiling at that moment.

A sensation of extreme icy cold and a violent, tingling numbness surged through his body simultaneously.

Su Xiaoxiao's Ice Thunder attributes were being continuously fed back to him through the link established by the class core card!

Chen Xi took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the churning energy in his body, and focused his mind.

"Panel!"

【Name: Chen Xi】

【Class: Miracle Card Maker (Unique Hidden)】

【Level: 17】

【Strength: 365 (class core card bonus)】

【Agility: 328 (class core card bonus)】

【Constitution: 384 (class core card bonus)】

【Spirit: 377 (class core card bonus)】

"Hiss..."

Looking at these terrifying four-dimensional attributes, Chen Xi couldn't help but gasp.

Ordinary Professionals, even at level 20, would only have a maximum of one hundred and fifty or sixty points in a single main attribute.

Under the buff of "Myriad Rivers Return to the Sea", he, a level 17 support Professional, saw his attribute points multiply again and again.

As long as his teammates were stronger, he, as a Card Maker, became stronger!

Right now, even without using any cards, just relying on these monstrous attributes, a single punch would probably be enough to beat someone like Lin Feng into a state where they couldn't even take care of themselves!

However, while the massive surge in attributes was satisfying, the thing he cared about most was yet to come.

At the very bottom of the panel was the skill he had been longing for—

【Sovereign Judgment: You are the eternal master of the cards you create. You may consume Spirit to dispose of your created cards at will, including but not limited to remote destruction and stripping of buffs. Current limit for simultaneous card destruction: (0/4)】

When his gaze locked onto the number "4" in the parentheses, the deep blue glow in Chen Xi's eyes instantly became bone-chillingly cold!

(0/4)!

Finally... finally, it arrived!

The Sword of Damocles he held in his hand was finally honed to be incomparably sharp, enough to cut down all sins in an instant!

Although with his current strength, combined with the perfect formation of Su Xiaoxiao and Li Murou, crushing the Shenfeng Battle Team at the Freshman Challenge Tournament was not difficult, that wasn't satisfying enough!

You kicked me out of the team so decisively back then, didn't you?

You said my strength wasn't worthy of your Shenfeng, right!

Then, when your strength suddenly plummets during the Freshman Challenge Tournament, a competition under the spotlight of everyone...

Chen Xi let out a low, grim laugh in his heart.

You thought I was trash and that my strength wasn't enough.

Then I will personally use the things you are most proud of.

With my own strength.

I will personally destroy you all!

"Freshman Challenge Tournament..."

Chen Xi slowly clenched his fists, feeling the surging, sea-like power within his body:

"I will let the entire school, teachers and students alike, see that without me, Chen Xi, your Shenfeng Battle Team..."

"...is just a pile of mud that can't be plastered onto a wall!"

...

On the other side, in the Royal Squad's stronghold room.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

The dull, rhythmic knocking broke the silence of the corridor.

"Coming."

Qi Huan, who had been guarding the door, responded, stepped forward quickly, and pulled open the heavy rosewood door.

Outside the door stood three figures.

The captains of Shengguang, Tidal Surge, and Purple Lightning.

"The three of you, please come in; Young Master Zhou has been waiting for a long time."

Qi Huan stepped aside and made a "please" gesture.

The three exchanged glances and stepped into this legendary "Royal" stronghold.

"Damn..."

Upon entering the stronghold room, the three were shocked by the luxurious decor before them.

"Is this... the prestige of the Vice Principal's son?"

Lei Zhen couldn't help but complain.

Lin Ya and Zhao Zixuan, who were beside him, tried their best to remain calm, but they were still so stunned by the luxury of the room that they didn't know where to step.

"Come in and sit."

In the center of the hall, Zhou Tianren was crossing his legs, leaning lazily back on the tiger-skin chair in the main seat.

Hearing Zhou Tianren's words, the three finally snapped out of it.

Under Qi Huan's guidance, they sat somewhat cautiously on the sofa opposite him.

"No need for self-introductions."

Zhou Tianren took a sip of red wine, his gaze slowly sweeping over the three people in front of him:

"You three, are you the unlucky ones who were ambushed by Chen Xi in the Thunder Ruins?"

Hearing the name "Chen Xi", Lei Zhen's face instantly turned livid, and the veins on his forehead bulged.

"Bang!"

He slammed his palm onto the expensive coffee table in front of him, making the wine glasses hum.

"Damn it!"

Lei Zhen gritted his teeth, his eyes spitting fire:

"I have never suffered such a loss in my entire life!"

After her face turned bright red, Lin Ya couldn't help but add:

"Those three bastards!"

Watching the two of them look so indignant, the corner of Zhou Tianren's mouth curled into a smile.

Very good.

Hatred level maximized.

This was the best foundation for cooperation.

He turned his gaze to Zhao Zixuan, who had remained silent:

"Captain Zhao, why aren't you speaking? Don't you hate them too?"

Zhao Zixuan smiled slightly, a cold chill permeating that smile:

"Hate, of course I hate them."

"However, hate cannot solve problems."

Zhao Zixuan raised his head, his gaze locked directly on Zhou Tianren:

"After we left the dungeon, we immediately investigated the background of that Nirvana."

"We learned that Su Xiaoxiao, who is in Chen Xi's team, seems... to have had some unpleasantness with you, Young Master Zhou?"

Speaking of this, Zhao Zixuan paused, his tone becoming meaningful:

"I also heard that you, Young Master Zhou, have suffered setbacks at the hands of that Chen Xi before?"

"Even... he made you lose face in public?"

"Clap!"

The wine glass in Zhou Tianren's hand slammed heavily onto the table, splashing wine everywhere.

His face instantly darkened, and his eyes became frighteningly sinister:

"Your information network is quite well-informed."

"That's right! That Su Xiaoxiao was originally someone I had my eyes on! But that bitch didn't know what was good for her; she would rather hang out with that trash Chen Xi than come to my Royal Squad!"

"I've been keeping a tally of this debt for him!"

Hearing this, Zhao Zixuan felt relieved.

The reason he brought Lei Zhen and Lin Ya here was precisely because he saw this point.

The enemy of an enemy is a friend.

Even though their three teams were numerous, when it came to high-end combat power, they were still a bit unsure about facing that monstrous trio who could one-shot a Nightmare BOSS.

But if they added the Royal Squad, and this Young Master with a deep background... the situation would be completely different.

"Since everyone's goal is the same, things are simple."

Zhao Zixuan pushed up his glasses, leaned forward, and lowered his voice:

"Young Master Zhou, we came to you to form an alliance."

"Those three people's strength is too bizarre; one-on-one, I'm afraid none of us are a match."

"But if we join forces on the grand stage of the Freshman Challenge Tournament..."

Lei Zhen, on the side, couldn't hold back any longer.

He was a straightforward person who didn't like beating around the bush, so he asked loudly:

"Young Master Zhou, just give us a straight answer, what's the plan?"

"The Freshman Challenge Tournament starts in two days, how exactly are we going to deal with him?!"

"Just say the word, and my entire Tidal Surge Battle Team will be at your disposal! Even if it means we don't get points in the competition, I'm going to cripple that Chen Xi first!"

Looking at the expectant gazes of the few, Zhou Tianren did not answer immediately.

He picked up his wine glass again, took a gentle sip, and revealed a smile that didn't reach his eyes.

"Don't be impatient."

Zhou Tianren put down the glass, his fingertips tapping lightly on the table, making a "tap, tap, tap" sound.

"It's still missing something."

"Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated."

"Although we hate him, to be honest... we don't have a thorough enough understanding of the true situation of that team."

Zhou Tianren sneered, his gaze looking toward the door, his eyes flashing with confident light:

"There is one more person who will be here soon."

"He hates Chen Xi just as much as we do."

"He is the most crucial part of this plan."