Chinese martial arts! Grandmaster

the next period of time.

The final offensive of the war has begun.

With lightning speed, Ximentang launched a powerful attack and captured the main city in less than half a day.

In a short time, all regions were completely under the control of Ximentang.

The enemy general Sakurai Chojiro and all his officers committed seppuku.

That's right! It wasn't intentional.

He committed 'seppuku' (ritual suicide by disembowelment).

Chen Jie didn't want to leave these enemy warriors alive, but he also didn't want to bear the infamy.

So in the end, it was decided to pass this difficult problem on to Jack Bonaparte.

This heir to the Bonaparte family did not disappoint Chen Jie.

Under his leadership and guidance, all the enemy's elite troops were not taken prisoner, but became heroes of the enemy army.

They committed seppuku, sacrificing their lives for their faith.

no way,
If he didn't commit seppuku, under Jack Bonaparte's coercion, he would sever all his tendons and throw them into the sea to feed the fish.

This heir to the Bonaparte family is even more ruthless and cold-blooded than Chen Jie.

He had a very accurate self-assessment. Since he had already become a pirate and a mercenary, he simply acted recklessly and did many ruthless things without any scruples.

Chen Jie cannot do these things himself.

After all, he was the son-in-law of the Great Qian Dynasty, as well as the governor-general and a high-ranking official in charge of a region.

Why would he need to personally handle things that would bring him infamy?

After capturing the main city.

Chen Jie led the Ximentang army to occupy the main city.

This place will be the most important base of Ximen Hall in the future, so Chen Jie will naturally not treat it carelessly.

He stationed his personal guard captain, Tang Feng, here, making him a great general who guarded the area.

Then,

He left behind four cruisers, eight gunboats, twelve stormships, six transport ships, and four supply ships!

A total of thirty-four warships were formed, forming the Ximentang Second Fleet.

The Ximentang First Fleet only had one more battleship, the 'Tianwang', but the other warships were equipped the same as those of the Second Fleet.

Therefore, it can be seen from the configuration that...
The combat power of the Second Fleet of the Ximen Hall is not to be underestimated.

Throughout the occupied area, Ximentang stationed 20,000 elite troops.

The troops were mainly drawn from the 'War Division', 'Bear Division', and 'Eagle Division', while a number of elite naval units were left behind.

This time, Chen Jie personally led the Ximen Hall's First Fleet to attack the occupied territory.

After all, he was the governor-general, the commander-in-chief of the Ximen Hall, and the son-in-law of the emperor, commanding an army of 300,000.

Therefore, he could not stay in the occupied territory indefinitely.

During this period, the enemy troops stationed in the north were eyeing the situation covetously, ready to launch a general offensive at any time!

The Great Qian Dynasty was in grave danger, beset by internal and external troubles.

The enemy army fought two battles with the large army under Guan Qilin stationed there, suffering heavy casualties.

Guan Qilin's army is undoubtedly powerful!

In particular, many of the firearms that Ximentang discarded and the cannons that he captured were resold to the Ministry of War of the Great Qian Dynasty through Xu Shichang.

Guan Qilin's army has been equipped with a lot of weapons, greatly increasing its combat effectiveness!
They held their own against the enemy.

in addition,

Guan Qilin's personal martial prowess and bravery were unmatched in the entire Daqian Dynasty.

He is known as the number one fierce general of the Great Qian Dynasty!

Furthermore, Guan Qilin's forces have been expanding during this period.

Fearing that the capital would be captured by enemy forces, the major families of the Great Qian Dynasty had no choice but to unite and provide a large amount of supplies to Guan Qilin's army.

The key point is—.

Ximentang sold a large quantity of its various industrial products to the Daqian Dynasty.

In particular, some cutting-edge products, such as military boots, helmets, and replica bulletproof vests, have significantly enhanced the combat effectiveness of Guan Qilin's army.

Therefore,
In several consecutive battles, the enemy suffered heavy casualties.

However, what worries Emperor Li Zheng of the Great Qian Dynasty the most right now is the army of Prince Ning, Li Mu, in the northwest.

After receiving funding from the enemy and acquiring a large amount of enemy weapons and equipment, he once again launched an attack on Shuozhou.

This time, the troops came with great force, with 500,000 soldiers pressing on the border.

All of a sudden.

The capital of the Great Qian Dynasty was besieged on all sides and faced its greatest crisis.

Moreover, as the enemy forces began their battle, Li Zicheng, the King of Shu in western Sichuan, also dispatched troops.

A great battle is about to begin!

Whether it was the enemy forces, the Northwest Army, or even Li Zicheng's army, they all launched probing attacks and did not mobilize their entire forces.

Everyone is waiting for an opportunity.

It seems everyone is waiting to see what Simon will do!
There was no way around it; Ximen Tang's 300,000-strong army was simply too intimidating.

As long as Ximentang's army doesn't move, all forces, including the Daqian Dynasty, are afraid of having their backyard destroyed and dare not make any rash moves.

More importantly, Ximentang not only controlled the incredibly wealthy Jiangnan region, but also established a foothold in Xianning Prefecture in the Hanzhong area.

This is the heartland of the Great Qian Dynasty, a strategic location that any force vying for power, whether moving south or north.

If the regional vassal kings wanted to dominate the Great Qian Dynasty, they could not bypass Xianning Prefecture in Hanzhong.

At this point, the brilliance of Chen Jie's initial garrisoning of troops in Xianning Prefecture becomes apparent.

Even the 80,000 enemy troops who had infiltrated the heart of Daqian were equally tormented.

Although these 80,000 enemy troops cooperated with Prince Ning, Li Mu, they dared not expand in the Hanzhong region.

Because if anyone offends Ximen Tang, who is stationed in the Hanzhong area, then Ximen Tang will be given a pretext to attack the Northwest Army.

honestly,
Ximentang is now a behemoth that no one wants to provoke, nor dares to provoke.

Chen Jie also made his stance clear: you can do whatever you want, just don't mess with Ximentang.

Anyone who dares to mess with Ximen Tang will be beaten!
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After the situation on Taiwan Island stabilized, Chen Jie returned to Qingzhou, Shandong.

He did not take advantage of the situation to win over Princess Umemiya Kaoru, but he did leave his mark on her heart.

Unfortunately, Chen Jie originally planned to win over Princess Xunzi when he left Taiwan.

but,

Unfortunately, she hadn't been feeling well for the past few days.

unlucky!

Chen Jie had no choice but to give up and wait for next time.

Once Ximentang breaks through the enemy's blockade at sea, he must capture Princess Xunzi the next time he sees her.

This woman wanted to pledge allegiance to Ximen Tang in order to gain the greatest benefit.

You reap what you sow.

This is not a transaction, but a balance of interests.

The second night after returning to Qingzhou.

Chen Jie convened another meeting with the elite members of the Ximen Hall.

The situation in the Daqian Dynasty is becoming increasingly dire, and it is imperative to clarify the next direction for Ximentang.

Chen Jie asked Zeng Xuanhuai to tell everyone about the recent situation.

In particular, the million-strong enemy force stationed there launched two attacks.

Then,

Prince Ning, Li Mu, of the Northwest Army, launched an attack on Shuozhou, further escalating the situation of the Great Qian Dynasty into turmoil.

but,

The situation within Ximen Hall has become increasingly stable over this period of time.

Currently,

Ximentang has already taken control of the economic lifeline of the Great Qian Dynasty and occupied the eastern coastal area, with a sphere of influence no less than that of any vassal king.

The development of the six major armies is in full swing.

Whether it's the navy, the army, or any other force, they have all reached their peak.

The Ximentang Arsenal operated in three shifts to ensure that there would be no shortage of weapons and ammunition.

Products such as tanks and tractors have already begun production.

but,

As Ximentang began preparations to break the enemy's naval blockade, Chen Jie once again announced his seclusion to return to the 'Urban World' to participate in the quarterfinals of the Battle of the Beasts.

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North America, Las Vegas.

The underground boxing ring lobby of Caesars Palace Casino Hotel was bustling with activity at 7 PM.

Wow——!
The battle for the quarterfinals, a "battle of the trapped beasts," has not yet begun.

but,

The atmosphere inside the underground boxing arena became exceptionally frenzied.

After entering the quarterfinals, the boxing match venue was no longer the MGM Grand Casino Hotel, but returned to the underground boxing arena at Caesars Palace.

Chen Jie sat calmly on a bench in the locker room.

Wenrou helped him relax his muscles and joints, preparing him for the upcoming 'quarter-final battle'.

Yu Chang'an, along with several key members, was busy with betting on the sidelines in a private box in the boxing arena.

According to predictions, betting on tonight's quarterfinal match will exceed 10 billion US dollars.

In fact, the amount of money involved in betting and off-exchange gambling depends on the final lottery results.

If the results of the draw fill everyone with anticipation...

Tonight's 'battle of the cornered beast' will see the betting amount break previous records.

Several major North American conglomerates have entered the fray, going all out for tonight's 'battle of the cornered beast'.

Who will make it to the semifinals?
Chen Jie's strong performance has made him the biggest favorite to win the championship.

Almost everyone expected him to make it to the finals.

Since he absorbed the internal energy cultivation of the nine top masters of the "Heavenly Class" and broke through to the "Great Perfection of Marrow Transformation and Strength Transformation" realm.

Chen Jie's attitude towards the "battle of the trapped beast" has changed significantly.

He was no longer as cautious as before, but rather very relaxed.

Gentleness was by his side, helping him relax his muscles and bones so that he could reach his peak condition.

Chen Jie remained calm as he faced tonight's match, confident in his ability to meet any challenge.

Regardless of the outcome of the draw, the result will remain unchanged.

Because of his strength, a dramatic change has occurred once again.

The live stream of global underground boxing betting on the dark web has officially begun.

After the 'Battle of the Trapped Beasts' entered the final eight, the atmosphere on the [Dark Web] was completely different.

Asian Death God VS Philip Hausen!

Unlike others who use nicknames, Philip Hausen used his real name directly.

Anyone who can make it into the top eight of the 'Battle of the Trapped Beasts' is a true invincible powerhouse.

Although a battle fought by a cornered beast requires a great deal of luck.

but,

Every person who made it to the quarterfinals was carefully selected.

It would have been impossible to advance to the quarterfinals if it were just a matter of luck.

The Global Betting Federation has effectively controlled the word 'luck' in the first two rounds of the finals.

At the MGM Grand Casino Hotel, Chen Jie used three "Prajna Zen Palms" to instantly kill the berserk armored rhinoceros, advancing powerfully to the quarterfinals.

Philipp Hausen also used overwhelming force, killing a lion in its prime with his bare hands, to advance to the quarterfinals.

This showdown is undoubtedly the most anticipated and fiercely contested battle among the top eight.

Third-tier 'mutated' powerhouse!
That's right!

Philip-Hausen is a third-tier 'mutant' powerhouse, whose combat strength is comparable to that of a lion.

All boxing fans are hoping to see the most brutal fight in history tonight.

The beast lottery ceremony has not yet begun.

but,

At this moment, the atmosphere in the underground boxing ring hall of Caesars Palace Casino Hotel, as well as on the Dark Web, had reached a fever pitch.

Wow——!
As the music began to play in the boxing ring hall.

Chen Jie emerged from the lounge with a calm expression, having undergone several checks to prevent him from carrying weapons.

Next,
He walked calmly toward the 'cage arena'.

His 'Grim Reaper' makeup remained unchanged; he continued to disguise himself.

To put it simply, Chen Jie didn't want to reveal his identity in public.

As for those top-tier forces, they will naturally be able to investigate his identity.

but,

If you can disguise your identity, you can avoid a lot of trouble.

boom--!
Inside the underground boxing ring at Caesars Palace Casino Hotel, the fighting was in full swing, accompanied by pulsating music.

The commentator's voice echoed throughout the surrounding area.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Caesars Palace Casino Hotel!"

"Tonight will be a night of carnage, as two of the favorites to win this year's 'Battle of the Beasts' will meet ahead of schedule!"

"Asian Death God VS Philip Hausen! This will be the most anticipated do-or-die match of the four quarter-final battles."

"Let's cheer and shout for both boxers, and support them!"

With the passionate voice of the on-site commentator.

The atmosphere in the underground boxing ring at Caesars Palace Casino Hotel was absolutely electric.

Countless boxing fans spontaneously stood up, cheering and shouting for both sides.

Even all the boxing fans on the dark web felt their adrenaline surge at this moment.

"The most exciting part is about to begin! Next up is the most important part: the drawing of lots for the beasts!"

The lottery ceremony was still conducted behind closed doors, not much different from before.

After a thorough examination, both boxers entered the 'cage ring'.

Bang-dang——!
Immediately afterwards, the iron gate closed.

Next, we'll see what codes the two boxers draw.

to be frank,
The draw had no impact on Chen Jie.

He never even considered relying on wild beasts.

Half a minute later.

The draw results quickly appeared on the public screen above the arena.

Simultaneously.

The on-site commentators also began announcing the results of the wild animal draw.

Asian Death God: The No. 5 Beast - The Silverback Gorilla!

Philip Hausen: The No. 10 Beast – African Male Elephant!
Silverback gorilla: #5;
Main producing area: Africa;

Weight: 250KG
Body length: 200cm
Bite force: 1300 lbs;
Characteristics: It mainly feeds on plants and has almost no natural enemies in the forest. It has a bad temper but never attacks humans unless provoked. It has a sensitive pain receptor and is good at throwing heavy punches.

Note: The silverback gorilla was injected with a rage drug before being put into the cage.

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African bull elephant: No. 10;
Main habitat: Sub-Saharan Africa. The largest herbivore on land, living in groups with distinct social hierarchies and extremely high intelligence!

Also known as: the land behemoth, the invincible overlord of the African savanna!

Weight: 7.5 tons;
Height: 4 meters;
Body length: 7 meters;
Characteristics of the ferocious beast: The uncrowned king of the African savanna, it is so large that it has an invincible defense. Lions and other ferocious beasts simply cannot break through its defenses. It is skilled in ramming, stomping, and can use its trunk to strangle its prey.

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The draw results are out.

The on-site commentator began to provide a detailed introduction to the two ferocious beasts that had been drawn by both sides.

The lottery results are displayed simultaneously on the public screen.

and,

The results of the draw for both sides were also displayed on the betting interface of the dark web.

Chen Jie looked up at the public chat and was slightly taken aback.

Unexpectedly, I was quite lucky this time and drew a silverback gorilla.

A silverback gorilla injected with a berserk drug becomes numb to pain, extremely irritable, and incredibly strong, capable of tearing a lion apart!
After making it to the final round of the 'Battle of the Beasts', this was the first time he had been drawn against an extremely ferocious beast.

unfortunately,

His opponent, Philipp Hausen, drew the African elephant!
this moment,
Chen Jie felt a little puzzled. It was only the quarterfinals, and the 'African bull elephant' had already entered the draw sequence.

If I kill the African bull elephant, I will advance to the semifinals.

Then,

What kind of ferocious beasts will the Global Betting Alliance deploy?
In terms of fighting prowess among land predators, the African bull elephant is second to none.

Weighing 7.5 tons, it's enough to crush everything!
Even armored rhinoceroses and saltwater crocodiles would be trampled to death by an African bull elephant.

It's capable of overturning heavy trucks!

Chen Jie had always thought that the 'African bull elephant' would be the final competition, and that's when it would appear.

Because before this, no African bull elephant had ever been drawn in the sequence of any 'battle of the cornered beast'!
But tonight's quarterfinal match saw the African bull elephant make its appearance ahead of schedule! (End of Chapter)