Lin Chen smiled faintly, pulling Mochizuki Chizuru into his embrace, and gently said, "I like obedient women. For my sake, can you change your little haughtiness?"
Mochizuki Chizuru nodded slightly, her red lips parting as she softly assented.
Time flew by, and in a few seconds, the Blue Valley Ferocious Departure Beast in the distance grew weaker and weaker.
Wails and mournful cries constantly echoed, and gradually, the sounds emitted by the Blue Valley Ferocious Departure Beast became fainter and fainter.
"Rumble..."
The Blue Valley Ferocious Departure Beast, completely devoid of life, slowly collapsed to the ground, letting out a massive roar.
In an instant, its colossal body, along with Yin'er and Qiu'er, the two divine beasts, vanished from this World.
This scene left Mochizuki Chizuru stunned. She couldn't understand why such a massive demonic body would disappear.
She looked at Lin Chen in disbelief, hoping to get an answer from him. She couldn't believe Lin Chen possessed such a massive storage magic tool.
"I put it away!" Lin Chen, seeing Mochizuki Chizuru's confusion, stated affirmatively.
Mochizuki Chizuru gave an awkward smile and said, "How much does a storage magic tool like that cost?"
Lin Chen said calmly, "Small change!"
Mochizuki Chizuru rolled her eyes at Lin Chen and snorted, "Just show off!"
...
The members of the National Government Team in the distance, watching the battle nearly a thousand meters away, were all utterly shocked.
Nan Jue sighed to Mu Ningxue, "I originally thought Lin Chen's strength was already strong enough, but I didn't expect his contracted beast to be even more powerful. A contracted beast that can eliminate a Commander-level in one move must at least be a Monarch-level, right?"
Upon hearing Nan Jue's question, everyone's gazes converged on Mu Ningxue.
In their opinion, Lin Chen's strength was very strong, but they had no concept of how strong exactly. After all, everyone's cultivation was not as high as Lin Chen's, making it difficult to discern his specific cultivation level.
However, if the level of the summoned beast was confirmed, it would undoubtedly also confirm Lin Chen's cultivation.
Under everyone's inquisitive gazes, Mu Ningxue spoke, "It should be, I don't know much about Lin Chen's contracted beast!"
Hearing Mu Ningxue's ambiguous answer, Nan Jue pressed on, "Then Lin Chen's magic cultivation has already reached Super-Tier, right?"
Upon hearing this, Mu Ningxue gave Nan Jue a deep look and said faintly, "He was already a Super Mage long ago!"
Receiving Mu Ningxue's affirmative answer, everyone was utterly astonished. How old was Lin Chen, 20 or 21?
At such an age, he had already cultivated to Super-Tier. How exactly did he cultivate?
Even Ai Jiangtu, with his profound background, felt a sense of defeat. Among his peers, his talent was already quite remarkable, and even with abundant resources, he was merely an Advanced-Tier Mage.
Yet Lin Chen, who was the same age as his younger sister Ai Tutu, had already become a Super Mage. Such a fact was truly difficult to accept.
But as someone with a military background, he knew far more than the others.
Take Lin Chen's summoned beast, for instance; he had heard of it long ago, as the previous Ancient Capital incident could not be concealed from them.
Everyone had different thoughts: some were envious, some jealous, and some felt powerless.
"Don't tell me you're also a Super Mage?" Nan Jue seemed to recall something and asked again.
Mu Ningxue frowned slightly but quickly relaxed and said, "I have been for a long time!"
As for Nan Jue, Mu Ningxue didn't dislike her. Besides, their true cultivation levels were no longer a secret, so there was no need to keep it hidden.
Upon hearing this, Nan Jue showed an 'as expected' expression, and the others' faces were filled with shock.
Only Mu Tingying said with resentment, "How is that possible? Why? Why?! Ah!!!!"
From childhood, Mu Ningxue had always surpassed her in everything. Just when Mu Ningxue's clan finally made a mistake and was expelled from the family, she didn't expect Mu Ningxue to have already reached the realm she had always dreamed of, while she was still struggling at the Advanced-Tier. How could she endure such a harsh reality?!
As soon as Mu Tingying spoke, everyone looked as if they had seen a ghost, some shocked, some astonished. They found it hard to imagine Mu Tingying saying such words.
"What's it to you?! What are you? This isn't your place to criticize!" Jiang Shaoxu glared fiercely at Mu Tingying, speaking with disdain.
No matter what, everyone present was a member of the National Government Team and came from China. The stronger Mu Ningxue's strength, the more beneficial it was for everyone and the more confidence they would have in this National Government Competition. Even if you felt jealous, you shouldn't show it openly.
Mu Tingying's hysterical words had clearly torn off all pretense, and Jiang Shaoxu naturally wouldn't indulge her.
Mu Tingying's eyes narrowed, and she instantly realized her失态. She snorted coldly and left her spot.
Nan Rongni's expression was somewhat guilty. Her calculations had amounted to nothing. Mu Ningxue already possessed Super-Tier strength, and all her previous plans had fallen through. What was already a slim hope had now become utterly hopeless.
"Ai Jiangtu, what right does someone like Mu Tingying, who can't stand to see her own teammates do well, have to participate in this National Government Competition?" Lin Chen's voice suddenly rang out. Unbeknownst to them, Lin Chen and Mochizuki Chizuru had already arrived by their side.
He had witnessed the entire scene just now and saw the internal conflict emerging within this National Government Team.
Ai Jiangtu smiled awkwardly at Lin Chen, wanting to smooth things over, but he found Lin Chen looking at him expressionlessly, a hint of killing intent flickering in Lin Chen's eyes.
This faint, fleeting killing intent was seen by Ai Jiangtu. Ai Jiangtu sighed softly, walked over to Mu Tingying, and said to her, "Mu Tingying, I hope you apologize to Mu Ningxue for your earlier slip of the tongue!"
"Why? I just said a few words, didn't I?" Mu Tingying said in surprise, her face still showing a hint of confusion and disdain.
"Why? Because I am the captain of the National Government Team, and because what you just said affected our unity!" Ai Jiangtu narrowed his eyes to a slit, staring intently at Mu Tingying as he spoke.
In Ai Jiangtu's opinion, Mu Tingying had no sense at all. Why? Just Lin Chen and Mu Ningxue's Super-Tier cultivation was enough. How could a weakling who hadn't even reached Advanced-Tier dare to challenge Super-Tier powerhouses?
Did she not understand the principle that strength reigns supreme in this World?
Moreover, this was abroad, not within the country. This was Seawatch City, not the An Boundary!
Previously, Lin Chen and Mu Ningxue hadn't revealed their Super Mage strength because they were being low-key.
Today, after Nan Jue pressed them for answers, even those who disliked Lin Chen, like Zu Jimin, wouldn't openly provoke him, hiding all their malice deep in their hearts.
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