Chapter 179: Tough Stance, Three-Eyed Clan Arrives, Standoff in Yunmeng Swamp!

A major battle is likely to follow, so Cai Chen arranged for the human professionals on site to evacuate.

Human professionals were shocked by the current strength of the combat division and found it incredible.

However, they could also see that a conflict might occur soon, so naturally they wouldn't stay there any longer.

Amidst calls for help, a large number of human professionals began to evacuate the Yunmeng Swamp.

But they didn't go far away; they just watched from a distance...

They wanted to see if the Combat Division was truly taking a hard line this time.

Even though it had already happened, they still found it hard to believe that the Combat Division, which had always been weak towards alien races, would actually stand up for itself.

In fact, it wasn't just human professionals who were leaving; the centaurs and the three-eyed tribe's unemployed professionals were also departing... They retreated to areas closer to their own cities and were observing from a distance.

People from the combat command kept arriving one after another. They were all a little confused and nervous.

Will a fight really break out?

"I don't know... but the director seems to be serious."

"...I thought it was just talk."

"Both deputy directors have arrived, and almost all the brigades have come. What else can we say? Now we just need to see how the Three-Eyed Clan reacts."

"If a real war breaks out... wouldn't that break the ceasefire agreement?... Are you sure it's okay?"

"Why should we think so much? Just follow orders. Even if we cause trouble, the bureau chief and the others will cover for us, so it won't come back to you."

"……All right."

As more and more people from the combat division arrived, the atmosphere on site began to become tense.

"Director, the Three-Eyed Clan has set off and is currently at Sanluo Gorge. They should be able to reach Yunmeng Swamp in about half an hour... There are quite a few of them. I roughly counted them and they are about two thousand to two thousand five hundred people."

The voices of the reconnaissance team came through the earpiece, their tone heavy with concern.

Cai Chen's eyes flickered.

More than two thousand people?

As expected, these alien races have become accustomed to human weakness. They cannot accept the slightest display of strength and want to suppress it.

But this time, he was determined to fight the Three-Eyed Clan.

The boss once said something quite insightful: "A single punch can prevent a hundred more."

Although humans are definitely weaker in terms of strength right now.

However, its weakness is limited.

The Three-Eyed Clan's belief that they have the human race cornered is wishful thinking.

"Yes, continue to observe."

After saying one sentence, Cai Chen spoke in a low voice.

"Yan, where are you?"

A moment later, Lin Fan's voice came to my ears.

"I've arrived..."

On a distant high ground, Lin Fan had already arrived. Wearing a mask, he was gazing down at the town below.

Are you alone?

Cai Chen inquired.

"...I brought the person over, so naturally I'm the only one. You didn't have any plan, you just started doing it without any planning...where are we going to find someone to come over in such a short time?"

Lin Fan said with a hint of helplessness.

A few months ago, all five core members were in Jin Dong.

Even the boss was there.

However, as the expansion began, all five players had their own tasks and went to other cities to mentor new players.

If he hadn't escorted the peripheral members here... he would be in Iron Fang City right now.

It will take at least a day to get here.

He felt that Cai Chen had acted impulsively this time.

Although defeating the alien races to the point that they no longer dare to bully humans, and even driving them out, is Paradise's biggest goal.

But you should still have a plan for what you do, right?

Otherwise, if you don't prepare at all beforehand, you can easily suffer a great loss.

Cai Chen paused for a moment upon hearing this, then calmly said, "It's a pity that the alien races don't choose their time to humiliate us..."

The arrogant attitude of those three-eyed tribesmen was simply intolerable.

Surrounded, yet he acted completely fearless. Even as he was leaving, he still managed to harass and threaten the woman right in front of him…

If this is tolerated, then Cai Chen will never need to unify any thoughts again.

...There are quite a few people watching the Combat Division.

During this period, in order to unify the thoughts of everyone in the combat division, he gave them lectures every day, shouting slogans loudly.

If he shrinks back when something really happens... then he won't be able to stay as the bureau chief.

There's no point in saying anything more.

...They talk a good game, but when faced with a different race, don't they immediately back down?

If a subordinate were to say something like that to him, he wouldn't even be able to refute it.

What do you mean? Say I'm not ready yet? That humanity is too weak? So I have to hold back for now?

What's the difference between that and people like Zhu Dong?

Zhu Dong also said that we are too weak and would pay a heavy price if we fought against the alien race, so we should be patient and endure things.

Therefore, Cai Chen chose to fight back, and even immediately transferred manpower to prepare for any potential trouble.

...Let's fight it once first and then talk about it.

Humanity has been weak for far too long.

Only after a real fight will those alien races realize he's not joking with them.

Only then can the Jin Dong human race stand up.

Hearing Cai Chen say this, Lin Fan was silent for a moment, then sighed: "Alright, I'll watch from here, and I'll intervene when a fight breaks out."

"good."

"By the way, did you talk to the boss?"

"...He didn't say."

"You... never mind, you go ahead with your work, I'll report to him."

"……good."

After ending the conversation, Lin Fan contacted Qin Fang.

...

"Has Cai Chen decided to fight against the alien race?"

Qin Fang, who was grinding through a Tier 2 Hell difficulty dungeon, was surprised to hear Lin Fan's report.

"Yes, he's from the Three-Eyed Clan. I didn't ask for the specific reason, but it must be because the alien race was bullying him so much that Cai Chen couldn't stand it anymore."

Lin Fan said simply.

Qin Fang frowned, then asked, "Are you there now?"

"Yes, I'm here."

Qin Fang thought for a while, and finally sighed softly: "Then let's fight."

Lin Fan is here, and Qin Fang also renegotiated Cai Chen's contract some time ago, so he is now at level 2.

They also gave him some Paradise equipment... but not the Time Hell Ruins passive skill.

...After all, he's currently in the government, and if he makes a move that draws too much attention, it's very likely to attract the attention of the Guozhu family.

But when several passive abilities are combined, they become incredibly powerful.

If the opponent only has Tier 3 Excellent, Cai Chen's side will not be at a disadvantage.

"Alright... Contact me anytime if anything happens. Take care of yourself too, and know when to retreat." Qin Fang said, wanting to stay but then adding, "I'm ready to stay."

“Okay, I understand,” Lin Fan replied.

After ending the conversation, Qin Fang let out a soft breath.

The city he is currently in is far from Jindong City; it would take him three or four days to walk there, so he won't make it in time.

Everyone else also had tasks to complete and was not in Jin Dong.

Qin Fang had foreseen that this day would come sooner or later... but he didn't expect it to come so soon.

The original plan was to start operations after the members reached level 3.

However, with Lin Fan and Cai Chen present, there shouldn't be any major problems.

As for the possibility that war might cause some deaths...

But isn't this normal?

What struggle doesn't involve bloodshed?

Without the sacrifices of those combat specialists in Ironfang City, would the centaurs near Ironfang City be so well-behaved now?

Humans have never had a choice.

After letting out a soft breath, Qin Fang stopped thinking about it.

Now that the two members are already taking action, we can simply wait for the news and results.

...

Time slips away quietly.

Half an hour passed before we knew it.

The town inside the Yunmeng Swamp was eerily quiet; the usually bustling entrance to the dungeon was now deserted.

At some point...

"The Three-Eyed Clan has arrived!"

Someone whispered.

The next moment, everyone looked toward the city of 'Liluo', the city where the Three-Eyed Clan belonged.

Then a large group of three-eyed people came rushing in with great momentum.

The leader, a three-eyed tribesman, had a grim face and bloodthirsty killing intent in his eyes.

They entered the town and headed straight for Cai Chen and his comrades.

The entire staff of the Combat Division stood up and stood behind Cai Chen, forming a line to greet him.

Although many people looked uneasy and nervous, no one backed down.

Finally, when the Three-Eyed Clan members were less than a hundred meters away from Cai Chen and his group, they stopped.

Seeing the human warriors standing ready, many of the Three-Eyed Clan warriors showed surprise, and then a look of seriousness appeared in their eyes.

The anger and contempt I felt earlier have subsided considerably without me even realizing it.

Even the most cowardly and easily bullied person will be startled and fearful if he adopts a posture of mutual destruction when he is being bullied!

This applies to relationships between people, and also to relationships between races.

Unless the two sides are vastly different in strength.

But can the Three-Eyed Clan really overwhelm humans?

If that were truly possible... then humans would be obsolete by now.

It's just that Zhu Dong was too weak before, which led them to take advantage of him.

Sure enough, even the leader was stunned for a moment after seeing the humans' posture.

However, he was extremely shrewd and did not reveal it, maintaining a cold and aloof demeanor.

He glanced at the few people at the front of the group, and finally his gaze fell on Cai Chen, who was surrounded by the crowd.

"You're Cai Chen, the new director of the Combat Department?"

The other party spoke.

Cai Chen looked at him and said calmly, "I didn't expect your Three-Eyed Clan to be so well-informed. It seems that besides the Divine Descent Sect, you also keep some dogs."

The Jin Dong Shenlin Cult was completely wiped out, and Cai Chen, who had mastered the Shenlin Cult's communication methods, had been using his identity as a member of the Shenlin Cult to transmit information to the cult that everything in Jin Dong was normal...

He wanted to use this opportunity to see if he could find out who was behind the purple robes of the Divine Descent Sect.

His entire family died at the hands of the Divine Descent Cult, and although the murderer who personally killed them is now dead.

But the mastermind behind it all was ultimately the Divine Descent Cult…

This grudge must be avenged!

His greatest obsession now is to destroy the Divine Advent Cult.

Of course, other races also count.

Since Jin Dong no longer has any followers of the Divine Advent Cult, how did the Three-Eyed Clan learn of his appointment as Director of the War Bureau?

...The two groups are not in a friendly relationship.

That means the other side is employing traitors, distinct from those of the Divine Advent Cult, to deliver messages.

After all, this was the first time he had dealt with the other party in his capacity as bureau chief.

"Enough with the nonsense. Judging by your posture, are you really planning to fight my clan? You really don't care about the ceasefire agreement?"

The leader of the Three-Eyed Clan squinted as he asked.

"Don't mention the ceasefire agreement; I'm sick of hearing about it. What, this agreement only regulates the behavior of humans, and has nothing to do with you?"

Cai Chen said calmly, "If that's the case, then this agreement is worthless."

"Crippled? Hmph, do you have the right to say that?"

“I can’t control other places. But at least in Jindong… I’m in charge.”

Cai Chen's calm yet firm response caused the three-eyed tribesman's expression to change constantly.

This was clearly the first time he had faced a powerful human being.

Then he discovered... when weak humans suddenly became tough, he seemed to... not really have any good ways to deal with it?

As this realization dawned on them, the three-eyed tribesman's expression grew even more unpleasant.

He remained silent, and Cai Chen also remained silent.

Thousands of professionals from both groups faced each other across a hundred meters, and the atmosphere gradually became stiff and tense.

(End of this chapter)