Ice Age Apocalypse: I Hoard Billions of Supplies-Chapter 1137: A Battle of Wits

Chapter 1137: A Battle of Wits

Upon hearing Li Changgong's identity, Zhang Yi couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

The number one expert, the supreme commander—when these two titles were concentrated in one person, it clearly indicated that the Northwest Region must have undergone a power transition.

This wasn't surprising.

If he or Xuanwu had such ambitions, they too would have the opportunity to become the commander of a major region.

It was just that neither of them were willing to do so.

Managing a major region was no easy task; who knew how many troubles one would have to face every day.

The fact that Li Changgong could rise to this position not only indicated his formidable strength but also showed he had ample confidence in his leadership abilities.

He could balance external conquests with internal administration.

The Northwest, the Li Family.

These keywords involuntarily conjured the image of an ancient monarch in Zhang Yi's mind.

But he quickly banished that thought.

When he saw Jiang Han and Li Changgong's unfriendly gaze, he understood the situation.

"It seems he wants to stand up for the people of the East Sea Region. To get back at me for the trap I set on Star Island?"

Zhang Yi quickly figured this out.

He remained silent and slowly descended the gangway.

"Jiangnan Region, Chaos."

"Shengjing, Ksitigarbha."

Shang Daowen said with a smile, "The name Chaos has been thundering in my ears; I've always wanted to meet you in person. Seeing you today, your reputation is indeed well-deserved!"

Three Epsilon-level individuals had already appeared today, reaching the ideal number Qin Qigong had in mind.

If today's meeting could result in a perfect agreement, it would be a tremendous boon for the entire Shengjing Region and the whole Huaxu Kingdom.

"You've had a long journey. We have prepared guest rooms; you can rest for a while."

"Tonight, our commander will personally host a banquet to welcome you all."

Zhang Yi nodded, but his gaze passed over Shang Daowen and landed on Li Changgong.

Because at that moment, Li Changgong had already risen to his full height and was striding over, his military boots thudding on the hard pavement.

"So you are the Jiangnan Region's [Chaos], the one who backstabbed allies and got many people killed?"

As soon as Li Changgong approached, his icy tone was thick with provocation.

Shang Daowen introduced him to Zhang Yi, "This is the Northwest Region's [Gouchen], Mr. Chaos. Although I don't know what conflict exists between you, if you feel troubled today, I will step in to mediate."

Li Changgong strode over, his left hand resting on his military saber, his sharp eyes blazing with intense fighting spirit.

He suddenly declared loudly, "Harming allies, causing the deaths of multiple soldiers and officers—this is disloyalty!"

"Concealing intelligence, leading to the tragic deaths of many in the Jiangnan Region, sowing discord between the Jiangnan and East Sea Regions—this is dishonorable!"

"Yet, relying on brute force to roam free and unpunished is simply a disgrace to the Huaxu Kingdom!"

Li Changgong loudly listed Zhang Yi's alleged crimes, then sternly demanded:

"To uphold the integrity of our Huaxu Kingdom and avenge my fallen comrades, today I challenge you to a duel!"

"Chaos, do you dare accept?"

Li Changgong's words caused the expressions of everyone present to change.

There were quite a few people at the airport. To express the Shengjing Region's respect for the distinguished guests from other regions, Shang Daowen had brought many important Shengjing officials. Just the Dragon's Roar Guards present to maintain appearances numbered in the hundreds.

Not to mention the representatives from the Northwest Region, East Sea Region, and Jiangnan Region were also present.

Li Changgong's merciless words painted Zhang Yi as disloyal and dishonorable.

At a moment like this, if Zhang Yi took half a step back, he would soon become a laughingstock throughout the entire Huaxu Kingdom.

Shang Daowen couldn't help but glance at Li Changgong, thinking to himself: No wonder you were so certain Chaos would agree to duel you; you've left him no way out!

He sighed inwardly, keeping a close watch on Zhang Yi's reaction to prevent a violent conflict between the two. If a real fight broke out and casualties occurred, it would be a huge mess.

As for Zhang Yi, he slowly narrowed his eyes, a flash of coldness passing through them.

He certainly understood that the person before him was trying to force him into a fight.

Behind him, Zhou Ke'er and the others also wore expressions of anger, but they were sensible enough not to speak up at this moment.

Because now it was up to Zhang Yi to face Li Changgong. If they spoke, it would only make Zhang Yi, the Jiangnan Region's top fighter, seem incapable of managing his subordinates.

Li Changgong coldly stared at Zhang Yi and pressed on, "Chaos, do you dare?"

The corner of Zhang Yi's mouth lifted, a hint of mockery appearing in his eyes.

"You? Are you even worthy?"

He pointed at Li Changgong contemptuously and declared loudly, "You're not even forty, yet you became the commander of the Northwest Region. I heard the previous commander of the Northwest Region was named Luo Yunfeng, a highly respected senior general!"

"You lack the seniority and the capability, seizing the commander's position by force—this is disloyalty!"

"The Shengjing Region has summoned the six major regions to discuss important matters concerning the future development and national fortune of the Huaxu Kingdom. Coming here to cause trouble at such a time, disregarding the greater good—this is inhumanity!"

"In Star Island, I laid a trap that caused the Huaxu Kingdom's greatest enemy, the biggest obstacle to our maritime operations—the Colombian Ocean Fleet—to suffer over fifty percent casualties, with [Lord of the Ocean] Cadillus severely injured, unable to threaten our nation's southeastern waters for a significant time."

"You remain silent about such a major achievement, only calculating losses. This is clearly jealousy of my accomplishments, yet you still sling mud. Disregarding the facts—this is dishonorable!"

At this point, Zhang Yi paused and said meaningfully, "I also heard your mother has another love and intends to remarry, but you repeatedly obstruct her. This is unfilial!"

"A scoundrel like you, disloyal, unfilial, inhumane, and dishonorable, actually has the face to challenge me? Are you even worthy?"

Zhang Yi's words exploded like a heavy bomb on the scene, directly causing everyone's hearts to tremble violently.

Everyone listened calmly to the first few points, but the last one made them all look at Li Changgong with strange eyes.

No one knew the Li Family had such a complicated story.

Considering the age, Li Changgong's mother was nearly sixty. Who would have thought the old tree could blossom again, experiencing a second spring?

Of course, the last matter was just Zhang Yi talking nonsense. He didn't know Li Changgong at all, let alone his parents.

But rumors didn't need evidence anyway.

As one of the few Epsilon-level powerhouses in the Huaxu Kingdom, anything that came out of Zhang Yi's mouth would naturally be believed by some and widely spread.

He wouldn't fight Li Changgong without knowing anything about him.

But when it came to trading insults, sorry, how could a noble young master like Li Changgong compete with Zhang Yi, who came from the common streets?

Li Changgong himself never expected that Zhang Yi, a dignified Epsilon-level powerhouse, would curse like this, and even bring up his mother in the end!

Instantly, an incredibly intense killing intent erupted from his eyes.

"Clang!"

He drew the long saber in his hand, pointing it directly at Zhang Yi. "You're looking for death!"

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