Evan Chu's words left Desmond Mansfield speechless. After all that talk, was Evan really planning to make Desmond the main bargaining chip?
"What, you don't want to?"
"It's not that—I just didn't expect this."
Desmond Mansfield gave a bitter smile. The opportunity was right in front of him; Evan Chu wasn’t refusing, he was just waiting to see if Desmond would take it. How could he say no? All the old Mansfield Family elders were here, with so many eyes watching him.
"So you're agreeing, then?"
"I guess I don't have any other choice."
"Hahahaha!"
Evan Chu burst out laughing, and all the old Mansfield Family elders let out a sigh of relief.
Desmond's status as the Mansfield Family's young master was certainly prestigious, but following Evan Chu wasn’t a step down—in fact, it was obvious that Evan's future position would be so high that even the Mansfield Family might barely qualify to look up to him.
Besides, with just Desmond alone, they could trade for a chance to borrow the Starry Void Sigil. That meant they could directly open up their Star Core and help the Mansfield Family create a Trial World of their own!
Afterward, I’ll make a trip to the Flowing-Light Dynasty—wait for my news.
Yes, Throne Lord!
Nathan Star and Nathan Yates took their orders and left, leaving only Lance Li at Evan Chu’s side.
Lance, come with me to the Mansfield Family. See for yourself the so-called Star-River—and that mysterious void world.
Alright!
Lance Li nodded heavily.
At that moment, Marcus Lin stepped forward, "Throne Chu, what about the rest of us?"
Evan Chu looked at the Savage Brotherhood members. "I understand your intentions. Absorbing the entire Savage Brotherhood would definitely boost my Dragon-Chen Legion’s strength."
But my Dragon-Chen Legion isn’t a ragtag army—we won’t take just anyone, so I’m sorry. As for merging the Savage Brotherhood into Dragon-Chen, I’ll handle it personally after I visit the Mansfield Family.
I’ll say this: When I recruit, I always stick to one rule—better none than trash. But I promise, once someone becomes a brother of my Dragon-Chen Legion, I’ll treat them as my own.
Mad-Blade Li asked back, "So Evan Chu still isn’t planning to leave?"
"I still have things to take care of. I need to visit the Mansfield Family, and there’s the Savage Brotherhood issue to handle. Besides, I’ve got some personal matters to attend to."
"Alright, then should we leave a few people to help you out?"
"Haha, no need. With my current cultivation—and with Lance Li and Nathan Yates by my side—there’s no one left who could pose a fatal threat to me."
"True enough. In that case, we brothers will head out first. We’ll be waiting for you at the Frostbane Dynasty’s victory celebration!"
"Alright, it’s a deal!"
With things wrapped up here, Lord Jun Yang and Mad-Blade Li led their legions away in grand procession.
Evan Chu used a secret technique to summon Nathan Yates, Lance Li, and Nathan Star together.
"Nathan Star, keep leading your ten thousand legionaries and expand our gains in the star-regions of the Five-Dynasty Alliance. Nathan, you take sixty thousand troops and station them near the Flowing-Light Dynasty’s territory. Any legions passing through—wipe them out.
Whether it’s routed Flowing-Light Dynasty legions or incoming reinforcements, don’t let any of them go. If a legion isn’t part of the Frostbane Dynasty’s coalition, hit them with everything you’ve got.
Afterward, I’ll make a trip to the Flowing-Light Dynasty—wait for my news.
Yes, Throne Lord!
Nathan Star and Nathan Yates took their orders and left, leaving only Lance Li at Evan Chu’s side.
Lance, come with me to the Mansfield Family. See for yourself the so-called Star-River—and that mysterious void world.
Alright!
I trust Throne Evan’s character!
Good. Now, you come with me to the Mansfield Family. As for the rest, let them return to the Savage Brotherhood and get ready. Also, tell Marcus Lin—I don’t want any unexpected trouble.
My Dragon-Chen Legion will keep growing stronger, but we won’t take in troublemakers.
Understood.
Marcus Lin understood exactly what Evan Chu meant.
The Savage Brotherhood, after all, were just roaming bandits. Despite their many experts, their quality varied, and many were vicious to the core. If you want to get things done, you can’t keep people like that.
Still, since the Savage Brotherhood had decided to join the Dragon-Chen Legion, Evan Chu couldn’t treat them poorly. But first, everyone had to meet his standards.
Getting ready means that those who shouldn’t be there had best disappear before I arrive at the Savage Brotherhood. It’s better if you handle it yourselves than if I have to do it. I don’t want to see a weakened force joining after a bloody internal conflict.
Marcus Lin understood the details and didn’t assign anyone else. He planned to return personally and left Lena Lin to accompany Evan Chu, so she could guide him to the Savage Brotherhood’s temporary base.
Marcus Lin returned to the Savage Brotherhood ahead of the others to discuss everything in detail with the other leaders.
Aboard a starship, Evan Chu, Lena Lin, and Desmond Mansfield sat together. Except for Evan, both Desmond and Lena looked uncomfortable.
Back when they first met in the Yellow-Blade Star-Region, all three had their own identities and pride. Seeing other young elites, their first reaction was disdain, followed by, “Oh? You’re not bad. Want to compete?”
But it hadn’t been long, and Evan Chu, the ruthless one, had transformed into a Saint Venerable-level expert, able to kill Holy Emperors head-on. With the Savage Brotherhood joining, he’d instantly become the number-one legion Throne in the Star-River Dominion—no contest.
And there was one more thing: Evan Chu was also a recognized friend of Star-Treasure Pavilion and held a heaven-defying treasure like the Starry Void Sigil!