Chapter 669 - 668: Xue Became My Mole? White Eagle Can Only Grit His Teeth and Swallow the Humiliation
Chapter 669: Chapter 668: Xue Became My Mole? White Eagle Can Only Grit His Teeth and Swallow the Humiliation
The Chosen of Great Xia watched as Chu Sheng flew over to the White Eagle Empire’s contestant area.
They exchanged bewildered glances, unsure of what Chu Sheng was about to do.
They all craned their necks, their eyes glued to him.
They watched as Chu Sheng bit Xue.
Then, Xue followed Chu Sheng back to their side.
The White Eagle Empire’s team leader was powerless to stop her.
It was only then that the Chosen of Great Xia snapped back to reality.
Lin Feng’s eyes widened, and he couldn’t help but exclaim.
"T-Teacher Wen, why did you bring Xue back?"
"Idiot! Do you even need to ask?"
One of the other Chosen immediately piped up, offering his own clever explanation on Chu Sheng’s behalf.
"Xue must be an undercover agent that Teacher Wen planted in the White Eagle Empire ages ago!"
"How could you not see that!"
Hearing this, the other students had a sudden realization.
Expressions of utmost adoration appeared on their faces.
"So that’s it! No wonder Teacher Wen wasn’t the least bit worried!"
"Teacher Wen, you told us to do as we pleased and just focus on our safety."
"You told us to surrender immediately if we encountered Xue and not to get drawn into a fight."
"It turns out you had the whole strategy planned out from the start!"
"Teacher Wen, you’re incredible!"
"Planting such a crucial undercover agent right under the White Eagle Empire’s nose!"
"Teacher Wen, we’re sorry. We misjudged you,"
Lin Feng scratched his head, his face filled with shame.
"When I was fighting Xue earlier, I refused to give up and used my full power."
"I’m sorry, Teacher Wen. I almost ruined your perfect plan."
"Please punish me. I won’t have any complaints."
Seeing the utterly sincere and worshipful expressions on the faces of the Chosen,
Chu Sheng was completely baffled.
’What are you all talking about?’
’What undercover agent?’
’What strategy?’
’What perfect plan?’
’I just couldn’t be bothered and was afraid I wouldn’t be able to explain it to Principal Li if you all got yourselves killed! That’s the only reason I told you to surrender!’
’How did this get twisted into some kind of strategy?’
’Whatever.’
’As long as the outcome is good, I guess.’
’Explaining would just be a hassle.’
"Ahem."
Chu Sheng cleared his throat, putting on a profound and mysterious air as he spoke sternly.
"I’ll let it slide this time, you little brats."
"But if you dare defy my orders again, don’t blame Lord Mosquito for being merciless."
"Thank you, Teacher Wen!"
The students immediately erupted in cheers.
They were all ecstatic.
No matter how convoluted the process had been,
In the end, the title of Divine Son had returned to Great Xia!
They...
had won!
Rhodes could only watch helplessly as Xue followed Chu Sheng back to the Great Xia contestant area.
He trembled with rage, but there was nothing he could do.
His symbolic attempt to block her just now had been the absolute limit of what he dared to do.
He remembered all too clearly.
Back when Chu Sheng was in the Emperor Realm, he had killed Xuanyuan Changfeng, a Pseudo-Divine Realm expert.
And now that he was in the Emperor Realm...
’Killing me...’
’...would be easier than crushing an ant!’
But Rhodes couldn’t accept it!
The White Eagle Empire had, after so much difficulty, finally produced a prodigy like Xue—the kind that appears once in ten thousand years.
And now, she had been handed over to Great Xia for nothing.
He couldn’t accept it!
How could he possibly accept it!
’Xue, since you’ve betrayed the White Eagle Empire, don’t blame me for being ruthless!’
Rhodes roared in his heart.
He shot up onto the tournament stage.
Facing the Great Xia contestant area, he said coldly,
"Xue, since you have chosen to betray the White Eagle Empire,"
"The title of Divine Son no longer has anything to do with you."
"We, the White Eagle Empire, will select a new Divine Son!"
Last year, the Ten Great Clans had forced Gu Yuexi to relinquish the title of Divine Son.
Their reasoning was simple.
The achievement belonged to Gu Yuexi.
But the reward belonged to Great Xia.
As representatives of Great Xia’s leadership, the Ten Great Clans argued they were entitled to the rewards of the Divine Son.
This year, the same drama was playing out once more.
Rhodes’s logic was also simple.
Although Xue had helped the White Eagle Empire win the Global Youth Martial Dao Tournament, the title of Divine Son belonged to the White Eagle Empire.
He could give it to whomever he pleased.
If Xue hadn’t gone over to Great Xia, then the title of Divine Son would have been hers without question.
But now that she was with Great Xia, he couldn’t just hand over a title that could make a nation the future global hegemon to Great Xia for nothing.
Seated at the judges’ panel, Lahut, the leader from Ying Country, was put in a difficult position by Rhodes’s sudden declaration.
After this Youth Martial Dao Tournament concluded, the Divine Son would immediately head to the Divine Level Secret Realm to undergo their trial.
That was why the team leaders from every nation this time were, without exception, Emperor Realm experts.
It was so they could conveniently join forces to open the gate to the Secret Realm right after the tournament.
Originally, everyone had acknowledged that this year’s Divine Son would be Xue of the White Eagle Empire.
After all, her strength was so far ahead it was like she was in a league of her own.
No one would have objected to her becoming the Divine Son.
But who could have predicted that the moment the competition ended, Xue would suddenly switch her allegiance to Great Xia?
Now, the White Eagle Empire was refusing to recognize Xue as the Divine Son.
They were even insisting on choosing a new one from among their remaining contestants.
’The other nations would never agree to that.’
’If Xue is the Divine Son, there’s nothing we can do.’
’She’s too strong; we can’t defeat her.’
’But how can you expect anyone to accept some random nobody you just pick out of a hat?’
Before Lahut could even figure out how to refuse,
Emperor Caesar of the Northern Federation was the first to step forward.
"Rhodes, since you’re saying Xue is no longer with the White Eagle Empire,"
"...then fine. We’ll have a rematch."
"Whoever wins becomes the new Divine Son!"
As soon as he said this, the leaders from most of the other nations immediately voiced their support.
"That’s right! A rematch!"
"What gives the White Eagle Empire the right to decide who gets the title?"
"If you want a fight, let’s fight! Who’s afraid of who?"
Rhodes frantically looked for allies.
He turned his gaze to the nations that were typically the White Eagle Empire’s staunchest allies.
However, their leaders all turned away.
They pretended not to see him.
’Are you kidding me?’
’This is the Divine Son we’re talking about!’
’Blue Star’s only current chance to ascend to the Divine Realm!’
’Whichever nation produces one will be the future global hegemon.’
’Forget how close our relationship used to be.’
’Even if we were conjoined twins, we’d have to cut ourselves apart now!’
After all, without Xue, the White Eagle Team... it was anyone’s guess which nation would come out on top.
Seeing this, Rhodes completely panicked.
All his hopes had been pinned on Xue.
The White Eagle Team without Xue was just a bunch of losers.
They had absolutely no chance of winning a rematch.
If that happened, not only would they lose the title of Divine Son, but the glory of being this year’s global champion would also have nothing to do with the White Eagle Empire.
After a long internal struggle, Rhodes gritted his teeth and forced a smile that looked worse than a grimace.
"Ahem, everyone, let’s not get excited."
"I was just making a little joke. Please don’t mind me."
After saying that, he quickly turned to Lahut and said urgently,
"Go on and announce the results."
"We still need to open the gate for the Divine Son."
Lahut sighed with regret.
’If Rhodes had insisted on disavowing Xue, I would have immediately announced a rematch.’
’I had even considered where to build a new, grander stage.’
’After all, a competition without Xue would be a true clash of titans.’
’This simple stage could never withstand the battles between those contestants!’
But now, Rhodes had suddenly changed his tune and backed down.
Lahut had no other choice.
He could only pick up the microphone and announce loudly,
"The champion of this year’s Global Youth Martial Arts Tournament is..."
"The White Eagle Empire!"
"And the Divine Son of this year’s Global Youth Martial Arts Tournament is..."
"Xue!!!"