"The Twelve Archipelago Powers are the forces that wanted to invade my hometown back then. Apart from the Medusa clan that left halfway, the other eleven forces are my mortal enemies!"

Noticing Jin Ming’s and Jin Ang’s confusion, Jiang Chen softly explained.

"All invaders must die!"

Jin Ang spoke coldly, and Jin Ming’s face also grew somber.

"Young Master, this time..."

Yan Hu turned to look at Jiang Chen, and spoke solemnly.

"No! You must stay here honestly to cultivate. The remaining nine forces will try to blend in without revealing their identities. I have already given their information to Canglan City."

Before Yan Hu could say more, Jiang Chen sternly refused: "Canglan City will investigate; you don’t need to worry. If some are missed, I’ll search them out on the day of the competition, and others will take care of them. You stay here honestly, understand?"

"Yes!"

Yan Hu nodded reluctantly, again regretting breaking through to the Void Refinement Realm.

"It’s possible... Some of them may not have been implanted with the Soul-Snatching Seed yet, but will be when they head to the Extraterritorial Battlefield. In that case, even if Canglan City suspects connections with the Nether Kui Snake, there’s no proof. They can’t just wipe out a whole force because one of their members has the Soul-Snatching Seed, right?"

Jian Cangqiong suggested a possibility.

"No problem, even if they don’t have the Soul-Snatching Seed, I can recognize them!"

Jiang Chen replied coldly.

"Young Jiang, don’t act recklessly. The Extraterritorial Battlefield forbids taking action against one’s own side. Even if the various continents have issued an Order of Absolute Assassination, on the battlefield, as long as they don’t break the rules and kill Extraterritorial Alien Races, they are protected. Killing those from the same camp there would lead to military punishment!"

Sang Zhenye was startled and quickly reminded.

Jiang Chen frowned, a heavy look flashing in his eyes.

Yet he understood, on the battlefield, grudges should be put aside to unite against foreign enemies.

However, despite the saying, the enmity between Jiang Chen and them was too great, wanting Jiang Chen to put aside past grievances and unite with them was impossible!

Seeing Jiang Chen’s silence, Jian Cangqiong and several others seemed to realize this and all frowned, worry appearing in their eyes.

Especially Jian Cangqiong’s pair, who had seen Jiang Chen’s hatred for the Sea Clan before and saw just now how the usually steady individual erupted in murderous intent upon hearing their news. If on the battlefield, he lost control...

"Perhaps... you shouldn’t go?"

Sang Zhenye softly suggested.

Jiang Chen gently shook his head: "I must go, but... I will control myself! After all, I have led troops before and commanded on the battlefield. Then, there were some people I disliked, but I endured it. This time... I should manage again!"

Jian Cangqiong and Sang Zhenye exchanged a glance and fell silent.

They knew Jiang Chen’s past and understood his resolute nature, but this was different. Ask those from the Void Nether Realm who can tolerate cooperating with Extraterritorial Alien Races against others? No one can endure it! Unless they’re traitorous trash of the Void Nether Realm!

"Can you detect the Nether Kui Snake?"

Jin Ming suddenly looked at Jiang Chen gravely.

"I can!"

Jiang Chen nodded lightly: "The Nether Kui Snake possesses Dragon Clan bloodline. If encountering the Nether Kui Snake or those implanted with the Soul-Snatching Seed carrying its aura, the Dragon Qi within me will react."

"If so, this is actionable! The Nether Kui Snake and its affiliates are already under the Great Emperor’s Decree of Execution. If discovered, they can be killed immediately. During the competition, if you encounter someone implanted with the Soul-Snatching Seed, you can discreetly inform the Canglan Army guards."

Jin Ming spoke softly: "Don’t you know the little princess? She’s going to the Extraterritorial Battlefield and participating in the competition too. Quietly inform her to capture them. If their identity is confirmed, their clan can be sent directly to the Vanguard Camp."

"Vanguard Camp?"

Jiang Chen was slightly taken aback, looking at Jin Ming in confusion.

"The Vanguard Camp is essentially the death camp, the most dangerous unit on the battlefield. Any suicidal missions required by the war zones are given to them. Some members come from the Abandoned Plains, while others have offended major powers and no longer wish to hide."

Jin Ming lightly explained: "Those on the Extraterritorial Battlefield stay at least ten years. If anyone survives and leaves, they can join the direct troops of continental rulers, supervised by the troops, with past grudges never to be mentioned again!"

"This..."

Jiang Chen slightly furrowed his brows: "Doesn’t this give them a chance to survive?"

"Vanguard Camp changes personnel every ten years. Over these years, the highest survival rate was 0.17 percent; out of ten thousand, seventeen survived. Usually, the Vanguard Camp is wiped out in less than ten years. Do you think those force members can survive much if they hit the battlefield?"

Jin Ming laughed lightly.

Jiang Chen was slightly startled and then understood.

Going to the battlefield for redemption is something practiced by many dynasties on Yuan Star, and now these Vanguard Camp members have offended not the Great Emperor but major powers. Hence, this redemption through battle.

Essentially, it’s giving those who offended major powers a chance. Should they survive, their battle strength would be impressive, making them excellent additions to the Canglan Army. Continental rulers surely run a smart strategy!

After chatting for a while, Jian Cangqiong and company bid farewell, and Jin Ming and company rested at Hu Yiqiu and Yun Tao’s cabin, while Jiang Chen and Yan Hu went to train at the Old Locust Tree.

With Jin Ang and Jin Ming accompanying him to the Canglan Domain, Jiang Chen didn’t need to rush. When the time came, Jin Ang would tear through space for travel, far faster.

Thus, with the opportunity at the Old Locust Tree, Jiang Chen aimed to elevate his power quickly, enhancing Thunder Path insights while condensing Spiritual Seals, practicing speed in sealing.

This was a promise made to Su Qingluan, committing to help her in the competition. Losing would be disgraceful!

As soon as the Head of the Five Elements Academy descended from Southern Maniac Mountain, the Necro Sphere was distributed according to levels, and Jian Cangqiong included the Necro Sphere among some rewards.

In that moment, the entire academy was shaken, from Elders and instructors down to every student, all filled with gratitude for Jiang Chen!