After a round of detailed discussion, Han Shuo obtained the information he wanted from Rose. He made the Fringe his main target in the future.
After leaving the hot spring area, the female divine guards started showing off in front of Han Shuo again, hoping that Han Shuo would do something to them. As Han Shuo was worried about the future of the Han family and his future relationship with the House of Sainte, he did not send out his demon generals to spy on the female divine guards again. Instead, he calmly left the Fringe.
The female divine guards were very disappointed. After Han Shuo left, they sighed and sighed in self-pity.
Barnard distributed the divine essences to the divine guards according to their performance in the battle. Under Bollands's indifferent gaze, no one objected to the distribution of the divine essences. Those who received divine essences were, of course, overjoyed. Those who did not received divine essences were slightly disappointed but not too dissatisfied.
Bollands and Sanguinar cultivated in demonic arts and did not need divine essences to increase their strength. Gilbert, however, was a little different. As he possessed darkness divine energy in his body, he needed divine essences. As one of the main contributors to the battle, he received the largest piece of darkness divine essences.
With the competition between the teams of divine guards over, the Fifth Corps divine guards had nothing to do for the time being. They could relax and have some fun. However, Bollands did not give the divine guards too much time to relax. The next day, he gathered the divine guards once more and discussed their experiences in the duels. He wanted to learn from their mistakes and learn from their mistakes.
In the eyes of the patriarchs and Divine Guard Chiefs, the cooperation between the Fifth Corps had reached the acme of perfection. However, as the leader of the battle, Bollands felt that the performance of the divine guards was far from what he expected. During the actual battle, their cooperation was far from perfect. Bollands wanted to use all the time he had to bring out the potential of the divine guards and change their way of thinking so that they would see themselves as part of the Han family.
Therefore, from the second day onwards, Bollands started to instill new ideas into the divine guards' minds. He told them that the reason they were able to defeat the Second Corps was all thanks to the Eight Desolation and Torment Formation. In other words, Han Shuo, who deployed the Formation, was the reason they won the battle.
Bollands deeply imprinted Han Shuo's image in the minds of the divine guards. He made them understand that everything they had was bestowed upon them by Han Shuo. Under such deliberate influence, the divine guards would gradually acknowledge Bollands's views and change their views.
Han Shuo saw all of this and nodded in his mind. With a great helper like Bollands, Han Shuo believed that there wouldn't be any problems.
In the future, Han Shuo would have to travel to the Fringe. Whether it was the Fringe or the City of Shadows, Han Shuo would only be able to gain a stable foothold in both the Fringe and the City of Shadows. If the Han family's Celestial Pearl Pharmacy wished to expand in the Darkness Dominion, they would need divine guards to protect them. It was for this reason that Han Shuo had to increase the strength of the Han family at all costs.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye. The patriarchs of the major family clans and the Seven Divine Guard Chiefs once again gathered at the center of Soaring Cloud Mountain Range.
When the patriarchs and experts of the major family clans saw Han Shuo, they were even more cordial than before. The crowd greeted Han Shuo as soon as he appeared. For a moment, Han Shuo was not used to it.
In the past, the patriarchs of the three major family clans, Kinson, Buller, and Kisa would only nod at Han Shuo when they saw him. They had never considered Han Shuo to be their equal. In their minds, the Han family, which had just risen to power, was relying on the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy. A family clan without military strength was far from being comparable to an established family clan like theirs.
Although Han Shuo had taken over the Fifth Corps from Wallace, in their eyes, the Fifth Corps that did not even have ten companies was nothing but an undeserved reputation and was nothing to be proud of.
It was only after the Fifth Corps displayed astonishing combat strength three days ago that the patriarchs of the three major family clans started to take the Han family seriously. They started to view Han Shuo as someone who could stand on equal footing with them.
No matter where one is, one can only be respected by others if one possesses sufficient strength! Thought Han Shuo to himself after noticing the change in attitude of the patriarchs of the three major family clans towards him.
Ralph of the Second Bureau had a dark expression on his face, a stark contrast to the cheers and laughter in the room. A pair of icy, resentful eyes landed on Han Shuo without the slightest concealment. Standing alone in a remote corner, Ralph was like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, flicking its tongue. His target was obviously Han Shuo.
Han Shuo greeted the patriarchs and Divine Guard Chiefs of the three major family clans without the slightest trace of unfamiliarity. It was as though he had been interacting with them for a long time. Han Shuo wore a warm and reserved smile on his face. He greeted everyone in a friendly manner, discussed the taste of fine wine, and discussed the management of divine guards …
The patriarchs and Divine Guard Chiefs who had been feigning civility with Han Shuo were inwardly impressed by Han Shuo's tact. His outstanding ability to socialize and socialize was something that could not be cultivated without decades or centuries of immersion. The fact that Han Shuo was able to handle everything with ease and composure made them look at Han Shuo in a whole new light.
Although Ralph possessed astonishing strength, had a group of murderous fiends from the Second Corps under his command, and had Wallace backing him up, the patriarchs of the three major family clans secretly admired Han Shuo. Although the patriarchs of the three major family clans loathed Han Shuo, they did not consider him to be a worthy opponent because he did not know how to conduct himself!
A boorish fellow, no matter how powerful he might be, was still a boorish fellow! A boorish fellow who did not understand the ways of the world and did not know how to endure patiently would not be able to do much in the grand stage that was the City of Shadows.
Han Shuo was different. From the patriarchs of the three major family clans, Han Shuo, who had developed the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy into the Han family in such a short period of time, gained control of the Fifth Corps, and trained the divine guards of the Fifth Corps, was a terrifying existence! Especially when Han Shuo blended in among them without the slightest hesitation and gained a favorable impression from them as though he was taking a stroll in his own backyard, they became more vigilant against Han Shuo.
The wolf is coming! That was the thought in the patriarchs of the three major family clans.
Although the City of Shadows had a complicated and complicated power structure, the most powerful forces were still the few major family clans. The City of Shadows was only so large and most of the resources were in the hands of these few major family clans. The rise of the Han family would inevitably cause conflict with them. If the Han family wished to obtain more territory, they would have to seize it from their hands!
Under such circumstances, the patriarchs of the major family clans who had been smiling and amiably at Han Shuo had taken Han Shuo as a potential rival!
The patriarchs of the major family clans finally took Han Shuo seriously as an equal opponent. There was no longer the slightest trace of contempt in their eyes!
"The rules of the duel are very simple. Draw lots! Of course, just like in previous tournaments, challenges can be issued before the lots are drawn. As long as the challenged is willing to accept the challenge, the two can skip the first round of drawing lots and fight directly! "Wallace looked around with his ferocious eyes and announced in a low voice.
The reason why there was a challenge rule was so that the loser could take revenge. Although the City of Shadows forbade private duels, it did not forbid such challenges! As long as both parties agreed to it, and with a witness, the challenge could proceed.
As soon as Wallace finished those words, Ralph, who had been as silent as an ice-cold rock, suddenly walked out from his corner. He first looked at Han Shuo coldly before he said to Wallace, "I challenge the Chief of Fifth Corps, Brian!" Upon finishing those words, Ralph looked at Han Shuo in a cold and provocative smile and said, "Lord Brian, do you dare to accept the challenge?"
Han Shuo had long anticipated that Ralph would make such a move. Ralph was a vengeful person. After suffering a loss in the team duel, he would surely not let go of this opportunity. Otherwise, Han Shuo's influence in the City of Shadows would surely decline.
"Why not?" Han Shuo put on a faint smile, bowed at Wallace, and said, "I accept his challenge!"
"Good. The two of you will wait. The other five will draw lots. Those who draw a blank will wait for the next round! " Wallace nodded and looked at Ralph with pity in his eyes. How could Ralph possibly defeat someone who could injure Hofs of Hushveil City?
Ralph, of course, had no idea what was going through Wallace's mind. As soon as Han Shuo accepted the challenge, Ralph put on a cold smile and said, "Very well, let's see if you, the Chief of Fifth Corps, have the strength to take that position!"
Han Shuo shrugged. He was much calmer than Ralph and ignored him. He turned to Erebus and Aobashi beside him and teased, "You two, don't draw the same lot!"
"If my opponent is her, I will surrender!" Erebus put on a mischievous smile. He did not feel that it was inappropriate to admit defeat to Aobashi at all.
"Erebus, this is how you make me uncomfortable! Who told you to give in to me? Do what I tell you to do? Don't you have any backbone? "Aobashi did not appreciate Erebus' kindness at all. She cursed at Erebus.
Erebus forced a smile and said, "I like it."
Han Shuo was speechless. He thought, It's no wonder Aobashi doesn't like Erebus. A strong woman like Aobashi needs a stronger man to conquer her. To Aobashi, a man like Erebus who follows her every order is tasteless. Therefore, even though Aobashi knows that Erebus is obedient to her, she did not show any disrespect.
"If you were like Brian, I might have become your follower!" said Aobashi angrily as she glared at Erebus.
Upon hearing those words, Erebus was astounded. He raised his head and looked at Han Shuo. Han Shuo was also at a loss. He raised his hand and hastily said, "Don't overthink things. Aobashi and I are clean!"
Aobashi giggled and reprimanded Erebus, "What are you thinking? I'm just saying that you should have some backbone. Don't just do whatever I tell you to do. I don't like men who are obedient to me! "
Erebus heaved a sigh of relief after hearing Aobashi's words. He forced a smile and muttered to himself, "What's wrong with being nice to you? Women are really …"
Han Shuo looked at Aobashi. He suddenly felt that the way Aobashi was looking at him was a little strange. His heart skipped a beat. He thought to himself, 'She can't be interested in me, can she?' Han Shuo was shocked when he thought of that. He looked at Aobashi with a strange gaze.
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