CHAPTER 1736: CHAPTER 1788: ATTITUDES OF ALL PARTIES

Standing before Mig, before any words were exchanged, Mig already opened his arms, ready to embrace Li Yifei, Li Yifei also opened his arms. The two strongest in the military realm exchanged an embrace.

Li Yifei’s approach represented his attitude, and Mig naturally appreciated it.

"I’m betting on you!" Mig said after giving Li Yifei a light punch on the shoulder.

Li Yifei laughed heartily and said, "I’m betting on myself too!"

"Alright then, I’m putting my money on you to win. But you know, as a soldier, I don’t have much money, only a million US Dollars, which is my entire net worth. If you lose, my retirement funds are gone." Mig spoke as if he were an old friend, drawing curious glances from those around. Many wondered when the United States’ Mig and Huaxia’s Golden Eagle became so close.

Li Yifei smiled and nodded, saying, "You have such confidence in me? Are you perhaps looking forward to a fight with me?"

"Haha, exactly. Regardless of which one of you wins, I want a match with the winner. Many people refer to me, you, and Satan as the three strongest, but we know countless experts exist beyond us. However, since they mention us three, there must be a battle between us, and only the winner can be deemed the strongest."

"Alright, after my battle with Satan, I’ll face the winner." Li Yifei didn’t think much about it, then both looked toward Satan. Their voices were not loud, but Satan heard clearly, and moments later, he gave a small nod, signaling his agreement.

Li Yifei said nothing more, turned around and walked back, his gaze passing over Gan Ma, who closed his eyes again. The fleeting expression was clearly a form of distancing, even faintly threatening.

The two had clashed before, but at that time, Li Yifei was just a special forces member, at most a team leader with a squadron. Back then, he dared to confront Gan Ma, and for Gan Ma’s hostile demeanor, Li Yifei feared him not, neither then nor now.

His gaze swept to Red Bishop Orbach, who surprisingly, placed his hands over his chest and bowed slightly to Li Yifei.

This drew attention because when Satan arrived just now, Orbach scarcely reacted. Now it’s Li Yifei’s turn, and he showed initiative in friendliness. Of course, Li Yifei knew that such characters’ smiles and words cannot be taken seriously. Taking them seriously would be naive.

Li Yifei didn’t take it seriously but didn’t reject the goodwill, either. He returned the greeting, then heard Orbach say, "Next month, I will accompany his Holiness the Pope on a visit to Huaxia."

"Welcome, I’ll treat you to authentic Beijing roast duck," Li Yifei replied.

Orbach made a hand gesture and nodded, but he didn’t respond to Li Yifei further. Given his status, even speaking with Li Yifei was quite rare. Didn’t he ignore Satan just now?

As he turned, Li Yifei pondered a question in his mind: What is the purpose of these experts’ arrivals? Originally, Murong Yuanqing was worried they would disrupt today’s duel, but for now, Mig, and even Orbach, whom Li Yifei hadn’t met before, showed no hostility towards Li Yifei; indeed, they seemed to even show goodwill.

This was peculiar, but there was no time for ponderings as they all had arrived. Goodwill is certainly welcome, yet Li Yifei must face hostility as well, like that from Gan Ma, whom Li Yifei would not fear regardless, even if he were the strongest in India.

This time, the two’s battle has significantly elevated in scale compared to their first showdown on Fog Island, a world of difference then. Back then, though strong, they were still within the realm of ordinary people. Now, Li Yifei knows his own level and has gained some understanding of Satan’s power; their next confrontation will surely be more intense.

Some disliked Li Yifei’s confidence, such as the Koreans, or a monk who arrived on the island after Li Yifei. This monk wore the most ordinary monk attire, leaned on a golden cloud dragon staff, and each step emitted a jingling sound. His bald head sported very large eyes, not devoid of spirit but rather bright and penetrating.

The Koreans were the first to notice this man upon his arrival, joyously realizing who he was.

Master Jiu Shan, another unparalleled expert in Japan, one of the two super experts across Japan, the other already slain by Li Yifei, at least that’s the outside perception; only Li Yifei and Murong Yuanqing knew Yanagio Inujiro was rescued by an unknown group at the time, his current life or death unknown.

"It’s Master Jiu Shan, now there’s some good drama to watch." The Koreans rejoiced. Although their relations with the Japanese were quite poor, in certain international views, Huaxia and Japan agreed that the Koreans were shameless and faceless. However, seeing Li Yifei so mighty, they struggled to bear it, but having no experts from their own, upon seeing Japan’s unparalleled Master Jiu Shan arrive, they began kissing up.

Li Yifei also saw Master Jiu Shan, and likewise, Jiu Shan saw him too. Just one glance and Li Yifei sensed unguarded hostility, a blatant animosity.

This was the first expert showing hostility towards Li Yifei, while on Satan’s side, there was also the undisguised hostility of the Chilean Wolf Omba.

Satan turned and saw Master Jiu Shan as well, a hint of sarcasm gracing his lips. He merely glanced before turning to Li Yifei and said, "Looks like after we fight, we’ll have to deal with our own troubles."

Li Yifei lifted his brows, licked his lips, and said, "We must fight first, then talk about the rest. As for them, let them wait in line!"

"Haha, yes, let them wait in line!"

Their voices weren’t loud, yet everyone heard it. Omba clenched his fist, seemingly ready to strike at any moment, while Gan Ma remained unfazed, and Master Jiu Shan, who had arrived late, snorted.

While speaking, Master Jiu Shan had reached the outskirts of the circle, tapping his staff on the ground, not seeming to use much strength, yet the staff easily smashed into the rock, and from the staff as the center, the stone began to crack, similar to the effect Satan produced from smashing it earlier, although Jiu Shan seemed to place it ’gently.’

Among the spectators, only the Grand Bishop in Red Orbach gestured acknowledgment to him; the others seemed not to notice Master Jiu Shan.

More than a century ago, Master Jiu Shan’s infamy was blatant. If there was a scoundrel ranking, even Gan Ma of India would be outclassed by Master Jiu Shan by a great extent. This degenerate was an absolute villain, especially notorious during World War I and World War II, reaching sinister and perilous extremes.

Hence, those privy to his history naturally repel such a person; war crimes are just minor details, crucially it’s ****** crimes. Yet, despite being a war criminal, he transformed into another unparalleled expert of Japan, revered and worshiped, regarded by many Japanese as the highest master in Japan, holding considerable prestige, alongside the Japanese Martial God, becoming some Japanese people’s pride, respectfully titled Master Jiu Shan.