When enemies come, we have hunting rifles; when friends come, we have fine wine.
The reception was arranged in a picturesque place with small bridges, pavilions, and flowing water. It was a bit far because it wasn't at the headquarters of the Demon Slayer Corps, but at Fang Zong's current speed, the distance of a mere city was nothing.
"How fast are you going right now?" Wang Zhian was being held by Fang Zong, and he was enjoying himself by shouting "Ah ah!" Fang Zong was speechless at his love of thrills. He let go of Wang Zhian, and Wang Zhian fell down toward the bustling city below.
"Holy crap! This is even more exhilarating than bungee jumping!" Wang Zhian struck various poses in the air.
Fang Zong grabbed Wang Zhian and continued flying: "Now I have the Earth Fire Small World empowering my teleportation spell. One step only takes a moment, and I can move a distance of 500 meters. The diameter of Shangjing City can't be that big, so it's just a matter of a few hundred steps."
"A sword flashes across the sky, flying over Dongting Lake; is this what it's all for?"
Wang Zhian said enviously, "You really are 'traveling to the South China Sea in the morning and to Cangwu in the evening.' When will you be able to travel 108,000 li in one somersault like Sun Wukong?"
"The fifth transformation of supernatural powers is enough." Fang Zong also envied Bai Baixue's speed in the past. "I heard that the fifth transformation of supernatural powers is the level of the celestial immortals in the ancient Heavenly Court. Sun Wukong, the Three Pure Ones and the Four Emperors are all celestial immortals in the Heavenly Court. It's just that their foundations are different, which causes a huge gap in combat power... Bai Baixue could travel 108,000 li in one somersault back then. I guess she can't, but the difference won't be too big."
Fang Zong was very confident in his own abilities. The only thing he couldn't understand was... why was there such a big difference between him, who had reached the fifth stage of supernatural powers, and himself, who was in the second stage of human nature transformation? He quickened his pace and arrived at the meeting place, where a figure of light greeted him.
“Zhi’an is not qualified to handle matters concerning heroic diplomats. Xiao Zong, put him aside.”
As Old Wang's voice rang out, a gentle force swept Wang Zhian away, and he landed on the edge of a pavilion, where he found two people sitting inside.
A woman in a smart little suit, with fair skin and brown eyes, bowed quickly upon seeing Fang Zong and hurried away. The remaining middle-aged man with a large beard also stood up and extended his hand to Fang Zong: "It is my honor to meet the suit-wearing thug on the eve of the storm."
"I'm just an ordinary person, with one nose and two eyes."
Fang Zong gestured for the other person to sit down, then sat down next to him, poured tea, and said, "I've heard Zhi'an mention your country's intentions. You're very kind, and I'm also willing to befriend your country, and most importantly, to make friends with you. Don't be shy, just call me A-Zong."
"I wouldn't dare." The other man stroked his large beard. "My name is Delai."
"Dre?"
Fang Zong couldn't help but pause in surprise. The other party was a heroic diplomat from the Kingdom of Delai, which wasn't particularly relevant, but the other party's name...
How long did this person live to be named after a country—no, it's more accurate to say that the country of Derlai was very likely named after him? And what kind of high status did he hold in the country of Derlai?
Delai laughed and said, "At the beginning of this year, some people wanted to completely destroy nuclear weapons, but no one dared to open the door. First, they were afraid of the old military order, and second, they were afraid of the United States, the only major power that has ever actually used nuclear weapons. If Brother Thug has the guts to declare war on nuclear weapons, my country Delai will definitely give it our full support."
Fang Zong: "...Would you believe me if I said I didn't do it on purpose?"
"Brother thug, you're joking. Your massive crushing of North Korea—was it really just to seek justice for eight ordinary people? There must be a deeper meaning, namely nuclear weapons." Delai said with absolute certainty, "North Korea's territory isn't large, but in terms of military strength, it ranks tenth in the world. Even a powerful general like us wouldn't dare do what you did. The commotion you created, leaving black shadows on those eight stone tablets that look like a nuclear explosion, is clearly a warning to the whole world!"
"I really didn't mean to."
Fang Zong disliked this kind of credit that came with a lot of trouble, and offered a serious explanation.
Delai carefully observed his expression, then froze, took a deep breath, stood up, and the other man bowed deeply: "If that's the case, you went to North Korea just to seek justice for eight ordinary people? Fine! You are a true hero! My country, Delai, is willing to stand with heroes!"
As he spoke, Delai sat back down, sipping his tea casually: "I'm not just saying this for show; I genuinely want to form an alliance with the Eastern Kingdom and with you. In this world, ghosts roam freely, and various elves—or, as your Eastern Kingdom calls them, monsters—are eyeing us covetously. Furthermore, my Delai Kingdom, like England and other nations, is also threatened by the awakening of those ancient Norse gods."
He downed his tea in one gulp and said in a deep voice, "This is just the calm before the storm. Once the benefits of the sealed-off areas have been completely seized, a global war will surely erupt with thunder and fire!"
"So what?" Fang Zong laughed. "Dongguo's attitude is simple: we will not offend others unless they offend us."
Derek's eyes flickered: "And your own attitude?"
"hehe."
“I understand, you like war.” Delai laughed happily. “To be honest, thug brother, I like war too. Bloodshed on the battlefield, dying on the battlefield, what man doesn’t like this kind of romance that belongs only to us men? But I’m worried about involving ordinary people. You should know that many countries don’t have many strong people, but their military strength is not weak at all, such as… North Korea! If ordinary troops get involved, I’m worried that we can’t go too far.”
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