CHAPTER 350: CHAPTER 20: THE POWER OF THE DIVINE SON_3

Chen Jiuge was somewhat vexed, then suddenly thought of an excuse. "Xiu Xiu, I’ll encounter many enemies on this trip, and none of them will be weak. It would be dangerous for you to go."

"This is the training I must undergo as a Divine Son."

Xiu Xiu might have been a bit slow and perhaps lacked some common sense, but she wasn’t foolish. She turned to Luo Wencheng and asked, "Elder, is that true?"

Luo Wencheng, observing Chen Jiuge desperately signaling with his eyes, maintained a calm expression and said, "That’s right, Xiu Xiu. If you wish to help, you must first focus on your cultivation and increase your strength."

Hearing the Elder’s words, Xiu Xiu unhappily jabbed her rice bowl, turning it upside down, and said reluctantly, "Fine then. Once I complete my cultivation, I’ll rush over to help immediately."

Chen Jiuge smiled. "Okay, okay, okay."

After a relatively harmonious dinner, Chen Jiuge agreed to Xiu Xiu’s request to go out for a stroll.

Chen Jiuge, who had originally planned to take in the scenery of the Asura Clan, was surrounded by a multitude of Asuras as soon as he stepped onto the streets.

"Divine Son, choose me, choose me! I’m strong!"

"Get lost! You call that strong? You’re pathetic!"

"I’m the best fighter!"

"No, I am!"

The cacophony gave Chen Jiuge a headache, forcing him to shout, "Enough!"

Surveying the now quiet scene, Chen Jiuge was about to make an excuse to leave when, to his surprise, Xiu Xiu thoughtfully shouted, "Only the strongest may accompany Big Brother Chen into battle!"

"The competition starts now!"

Grabbing Xiu Xiu’s small hand, the two leaped onto a nearby rooftop. Chen Jiuge stared at the rioting crowd below, somewhat speechless. "Xiu Xiu, what is all this? Weren’t we just going for a stroll? They’ve all started fighting; how can we stroll now?"

"Isn’t strolling just an excuse to fight?" Xiu Xiu’s eyes gleamed as she stared at the chaotic scene below. If Chen Jiuge hadn’t been holding her back, she likely would have jumped into the fray herself.

For the belligerent Asuras, fighting was as natural as eating. They would feel uncomfortable if they didn’t get into several brawls a day.

Consequently, the massive brawl sparked by Chen Jiuge quickly attracted the attention of nearby Asuras, and the number of participants swelled.

As the brawl escalated and even Heavenly Immortals began to join, Chen Jiuge wanted to intervene. However, Luo Wencheng, who had suddenly appeared, stopped him.

"This battle will decide which clan members will accompany you on your campaign. There’s no need to stop it. I’ve already set up a Barrier, so no one will die."

Hearing Luo Wencheng’s words, Chen Jiuge sat down, relieved. With an immortal Daluo Golden Immortal present, he was confident no accidents would occur.

While no accidents occurred, there was a surprise: Golden Immortals also began to join the melee.

Chen Jiuge, observing the dazzling, heaven-defying Tao Fruits, asked in confusion, "Do Golden Immortals count too?"

"The Divine Son’s status is equivalent to that of an Elder. Golden Immortals are merely Protector Elders. According to their standing, they are indeed qualified to serve under you and join your campaign," Luo Wencheng explained.

Chen Jiuge found himself somewhat at a loss for words. The Golden Immortals, figures he had once considered unattainable, were now fighting fiercely for a chance to accompany him on his campaign. It was truly exhilarating!

The chaotic battle lasted for seven full days. This was only because, on the third day, Luo Wencheng had prevented more clan members from joining the fray. Otherwise, the battle might have continued for years.

The tough-skinned Asuras could recover from injuries in just a few days. This enabled them to fight continuously, capable of battling until Heavenly Desolation.

Following Luo Wencheng’s instructions, the victors were organized into three phalanxes based on their cultivation. To be precise, there were only two phalanxes, as the Golden Immortal contingent consisted of merely a dozen or so Asuras—not a large number.

"Not bad at all—twelve Golden Immortals, three hundred Heavenly Immortals, and 1,800 True Immortals. That should be enough," Luo Wencheng nodded, pleased.

It appeared the previous battle with Luo Longxiang had been quite impactful, convincing the clan members of Chen Jiuge’s high potential and making them willing to join his campaigns.

Staring at the list in his hands, Chen Jiuge’s eyes glazed over. "Are all of these truly my subordinates now?"

"I’m just a True Immortal. Will these Heavenly Immortals and Golden Immortals listen to me?"

"Divine Son, they will absolutely obey your commands."

"Anyone who defies orders without cause will be killed," Luo Wencheng said coldly.

"Kill, kill, kill!"

Nearly 2,000 Asuras below shouted in unison.

As he looked upon the vast army below, a surge of boldness rose in Chen Jiuge’s heart, and he declared, "Good! Follow my steps, and we shall surely become supreme!"

Watching the ferociously roaring Asuras, Chen Jiuge’s lips stretched into a wild smile. It seems I can finally live a bit more unrestrainedly, he mused.

The departure was originally scheduled for one month from then. However, it was delayed because the Second Head, the only one who could read the map, had gotten into a brawl and couldn’t be contacted.

「Three months later」

Chen Jiuge looked at the green-glowing chicken soup in Xiu Xiu’s hands, somewhat helplessly. "Xiu, actually I’m not very hungry. Let Tian Que have more; it’s gotten so thin."

Tugging at Tian Que’s chubby cheeks, Chen Jiuge felt a flicker of uncertainty. Has this little fellow gotten even fatter?

Xiu Xiu was somewhat discontented. "This is specially made to nourish you."

"Well, um..." Chen Jiuge was sweating, desperately trying to come up with an excuse, when Luo Wencheng’s arrival saved him.

"Your territory has been determined. The Flying Boat and weapons for the campaign are also ready. Summon your troops now and prepare to set out."

"Remember, campaigning is no joke. You must achieve your own victories; otherwise, your title as Divine Son will be usurped."

Looking at Luo Wencheng’s earnest face, Chen Jiuge nodded seriously.

The Asura Clan was unaware of the location of the Heavenly Realm Sect of the Human Clan. Chen Jiuge needed to find someone who knew the way, so he could investigate and find a path back to the Heavenly Realm. Therefore, even without Luo Wencheng’s reminder, Chen Jiuge was determined to expand his reach.

Besides, there was another reason: ever since completely merging with and activating his Asura Bloodline, Chen Jiuge would occasionally feel an overwhelming urge to fight.

The first month wasn’t so bad, as Luo Longxiang was still around to lend a hand. However, in the following two months, lacking an opponent of equal strength, Chen Jiuge had taken turns thrashing the 1,800 Asuras who had allied with him. Outwardly, this was described as ’assessing their strength.’

Chen Jiuge had initially worried his actions might cause discontent among the Asuras. Instead, they only grew more fervent, particularly after he managed to fight a Heavenly Immortal Realm Asura to a standstill.

Although that Asura Heavenly Immortal hadn’t used the power of his Tao Fruit, it was a terrifying feat nonetheless.