The Hua Xia group returned to the meeting room of the High Martial Hotel.
"Lin Lao Hei, you're quite domineering, suppressing those three idiots so much they didn't dare to utter a peep," Ying Xuan said casually.
Lin Zhan sat silently beside Jiang Zheng.
Zhang Haoran turned to Ying Xuan and asked, "Ying Xuan, how many Golden Peak powerhouses do you think you can handle?"
"Two, what's the matter? Is there a problem?" Even the usually carefree Ying Xuan sensed something was amiss.
"Old Xiao, Bai Zhanlong, and my junior brother should be able to hold off two, right? Lin, can you handle three yourself?" Zhang Haoran asked Lin Zhan.
"It's not that serious, is it? Can they really muster nine Golden Peak powerhouses?"
Jiang Zheng chimed in, "Not 'can they,' but 'they definitely can.' The Angel race has soul descent, and Zhang Haoran's Heavenly Master Mansion has the divine summoning technique. Can you guarantee that those bald monks of Yin San don't have similar methods?"
"Come to think of it, Old Jiang, these bald heads have reincarnated child prodigies." Zhang Haoran instantly thought of Buddhism's methods.
"Reincarnated child prodigies are a unique inheritance method of Buddhism. They can inherit the cultivation experience, secret arts, and other techniques from their previous lives. Most importantly, they possess powerful combat strength, and fighting beyond their level is perfectly normal." Su Dan Novel Network.
"Damn it, that makes things really troublesome. But we're not unprepared either." As he spoke, Ying Xuan took out a fist-sized jade seal from his belt. It was square, exquisitely carved with dragon patterns, and extremely luxurious.
"Our ancestor imitated the Imperial Seal and personally carved this Dragon Seal. The dragon patterns on it were even branded by our Hua Xia Dragon Soul. With this treasure in hand, we can certainly deal with these idiots."
Lin Zhan looked at the smug Ying Xuan and said, "Your head is wasted. Bring your team over and follow me. Stop dragging your brothers down."
"Right now, the Angel race is the one with the least information and the deepest secrets. According to the Vatican's records, the Angel race has four Archangels, which in our terms would be four Kings. Do they possibly not have any treasures?"
"My biggest worry isn't that they have nine Golden Peak powerhouses, but whether these mystical fellows can conjure up a Platinum-level combatant."
"Old Lin, aren't you worrying too much? It shouldn't be possible. They are all Silver Peak level. How can someone cross such a huge gap?" Zhang Haoran was also startled by Lin Zhan's words.
"Yeah, Lin Lao Hei, it shouldn't be that bad. Platinum is completely different from Gold. It's a qualitative leap," Ying Xuan also became serious.
Jiang Zheng, seeing Lin Zhan's gaze, continued, "What Old Lin said isn't impossible. We don't know what the Angel race's soul descent entails yet."
"But if you think about it carefully, an Angel race member who can use such a secret art must be someone with a powerful soul or immense mental strength."
"And under normal circumstances, Golden-level martial artists do not focus on cultivating mental strength. Only when they reach Platinum level do they begin to cultivate it."
"Think about it, a soul above Platinum level, combined with a secret treasure. Even if their physical strength is insufficient, it's not impossible for them to unleash Platinum-level early-stage combat power."
"The worst-case scenario is that their physical body can't withstand it and collapses. They can simply switch to another vessel. And the benefits gained from the secret realm are immense. Even our Human King Ancestor personally ordered this. This deal is always profitable."
Zhang Haoran's expression also turned grim. "I have to say, Military Advisor Jiang, one of you is worth a thousand troops."
"The divine summoning technique of our Heavenly Master Mansion summons primordial spirit clones or projections of past Heavenly Masters. This is to avoid damaging the disciple's physical foundation."
"As for the Buddhist reincarnated child prodigies, although they have experience and secret arts, they are essentially starting anew. Protecting their physical bodies is also a greater priority."
"It's these winged bird-people. They don't worry about damaging their vessels, as they can simply return to the Angel race's rebirth pool to start again."
"In that case, it's definite that the Angel race can possess Platinum-level combat power. Old Zhang, Lin Lao Hei, do you two have any treasures?" Ying Xuan asked.
"Definitely. Otherwise, why would Old Lin insult them so much on the stage just now? If they didn't have absolute confidence in defeating us, would they have endured it like this?"
"So that's why Old Lin did that just now. He was probing," Ying Xuan said, suddenly enlightened.
The members of the three teams were also conversing in low voices.
"Look at Brother Lin's team, they're so organized. Why don't we discuss merging our operations and let Lin Zhan be the boss?" Wang Dazhuang, a die-hard fan of Lin Zhan, told everyone.
"I think that's a good idea. Look at the benefits and treatment they get," Zhang Haoran's junior brother, Zhang Haoqing, said, looking at He Dazhuang and Anya being intimate.
"Sister-in-law, Sister-in-law, if we join your brothel, will we have this kind of treatment? Will you introduce us to pretty girls?" several single men fawned over Zhang Lingxiu.
"Everyone, rest assured, once you join us, you'll be brothers. Sister-in-law will introduce you to beautiful women, but whether you succeed depends on your own abilities." Zhang Lingxiu was also overjoyed by the constant shouts of "Sister-in-law."
"Sister-in-law is mighty!"
"Sister-in-law, don't worry. Even if my senior brother disagrees, we'll tie him up and bring him here." Zhang Haoqing and several junior brothers immediately sold out Zhang Haoran, saying they'd tie him up and sell him by the pound.
"Brother, I see you're looking for a partner. Why don't you and I find a time to become sworn brothers? I was born on February 2nd, at 2 AM, at the age of 16." He Dazhuang hugged Wang Dazhuang. However, Tiger Lord's birthday was quite absurd.
"Oh, I was thinking the same thing! I was also born on February 2nd, at 3 AM, at the age of 16. From now on, you'll be the elder brother, and I'll be the second brother. When I get home, I'll have my dad change my name to Wang Er Zhuang." Wang Dazhuang, in terms of absurdity, was only slightly behind Tiger Lord.
"Don't worry, elder brother. When we get back, I'll bring Old Meng, Old Bai, and Sister Li Qiu with me. If this incompetent Ying Xuan's brothel doesn't work out, we can learn from Zhang Haoqing and tie him up. Anyway, that coward won't dare to be insolent in front of Brother Lin."
"Good brother, come and meet my wife. You should know that the An family is not only a family of divine doctors but also a family of beauties. See if your wife has any suitable sisters for you." Saying this, he hugged Wang Dazhuang and walked towards Anya.
"Military Advisor Jiang, do you think both of those individuals from the Roman Papacy are Platinum-level combatants? What rank do you think they are?" Zhang Haoran and Ying Xuan, unaware that their teammates had sold them out, were still discussing the Angel race.
"It's hard to say. One is certain, but two is unlikely. After all, there aren't that many secret treasures that can protect the physical body and allow for fighting beyond one's level. However, we must guard against the unexpected.
And it's 90% likely to be Platinum early-stage, as crossing one or two major tiers of combat power seems unrealistic."
"Although Old Lin is powerful, he relies on his spirit pets. Moreover, Old Lin said that the resources needed to nurture Xiao Jin and Xiao Hei could cultivate several Diamond-level martial artists."
"Lin Lao Hei is so wealthy!"