Chapter 706 - 96: Clash of Titans (Part 3)

Wu Yishan’s face turned ashen.

He led the Jinhua Commerce Association against Li Ji’an alone, originally to intimidate and send a warning, to announce to the world that the Jinhua Commerce Association did not fear the Nine Tripods Commerce Association.

However, Li Ji’an was even more unyielding, confronting the entire association by himself.

If he were to exchange even one more word with him, it would merely be giving face to Li Ji’an, as they now represented the whole association.

It is a strict rule that the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain Commerce Association reigns supreme over all.

"Humph, is this the intention of the Nine Tripods Commerce Association?" Wu Yishan actively dragged the Nine Tripods Commerce Association into it.

"Ridiculous, our Nine Tripods Commerce Association has led the Business Alliance for years, sparing no effort for the development of the alliance. How could we waste our time on your Jinhua Commerce Association’s transgressions? President Wu, you overestimate yourself; I alone as a tributor am more than enough for this matter." Li Ji’an sneered coldly.

Buzz~

Upon hearing his words, a surge of hot blood rushed straight to Wu Yishan’s Celestial Spirit.

What a tremendous humiliation!

All the onlookers sucked in a cold breath.

They looked at Li Ji’an with a certain admiration.

Because his tone was indeed too audacious.

At the same time, they became more curious about the Nine Tripods Commerce Association, which had been dormant for two years.

A tributor could be so arrogant, surely because the strength of the Nine Tripods Commerce Association gave him confidence.

Otherwise, a mid-stage Core Formation True Man would not dare be so reckless in front of the Jinhua Commerce Association.

At this moment, Wu Yishan had five seasoned mid-stage Core Formation tributors guarding him.

"Could it be that the Nine Tripods Commerce Association has been hiding its light for the past two years?"

"Does the Nine Tripods Commerce Association still seek the position of Alliance Leader Zhi?"

"If even a single tributor can be so aggressive, could the new Patriarch be the same?"

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The original loyal supporters of the Nine Tripods Commerce Association had gradually lost confidence over the past two years, even beginning to waver between the Fierce Tiger Commerce Association and the Taian Commerce Association.

However, at this moment, observing Li Ji’an’s demeanor through their various spies in real-time, they couldn’t help but rekindle a glimmer of hope for the Nine Tripods Commerce Association.

Naturally, the place with the most intense reaction at this moment was the main hall of the Nine Tripods Commerce Association.

Tong Yaoyao sat high in the president’s seat, staring intently at the image of Li Ji’an projected by the water curtain, barely able to suppress her smile.

Two years ago, she accepted Li Ji’an’s advice, choosing not to compete, thereby easily avoiding the siege of the two major commerce associations.

However, there were pros and cons, and the downside was the gradual loss of authority.

The Elder Council within the family was also troubled by this matter, hoping to find an approach that wouldn’t alert the two major commerce associations while slightly restoring their former prestige.

Unfortunately, there was never a perfect strategy.

Now, the descendant of an old acquaintance had perfectly accomplished this.

"Chang’an Honored Guest, with both intelligence and courage, is truly the fortune of our Nine Tripods Commerce Association!" said an elder returning from the Yellow Heaven Domain immediately upon witnessing this.

"Indeed, this was a major achievement," other elders agreed in unison.

Master Chunyuan merely watched coldly, indifferent to the matter as, in his eyes, the Patriarch was a Nascent Soul True Monarch, and dealing with these commerce associations was akin to child’s play.

At the same time, he understood the Patriarch’s intent.

As long as the Business Alliance was held within their grasp, there would be a continuous supply of spiritual talent, making a return to the True Monarch Realm only a matter of time.

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While all forces were shocked by Li Ji’an’s courage, speculating on the current strength of the Nine Tripods Commerce Association.

Wu Yishan could no longer bear it.

"Humph, according to Business Alliance rules, since you represent the Nine Tripods Commerce Association to seek justice and I disagree, we will have to rely on your skills. A duel: if you win, I will agree to all your demands; if you lose, you must give the Jinhua Commerce Association an explanation. Dare you?"

"A duel! I haven’t seen one in years, I thought the Business Alliance long abandoned this method."

"The Jinhua Commerce Association is truly enraged; they intend to kill Chang’an True Man."

"Perhaps it’s a retreat to advance strategy. Even if Chang’an True Man could kill his peers in ten breaths before, he must have relied on external objects. Now at the Jinhua Commerce Association headquarters, with countless treasures within, what chance does Chang’an True Man have? Certainly, he wouldn’t dare to agree."

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As Wu Yishan’s words fell, the scene erupted into heated discussions once again.

But before the crowd could reach a conclusion, Li Ji’an already spoke: "What doesn’t the Nine Tripods Commerce Association dare to do? Bring it on!"