Chapter 31: Universal Elevation

"Second round? Show?"

Guan Enzheng's voice trembled slightly as he feigned anger and shouted:

"Haven't you killed enough yet!"

"Do you have to wipe them out completely to be satisfied?"

Hm?

Zhang Cheng's mouth curled into a mocking smile as he glanced sideways at Guan Enzheng, his eyes tinged with contempt.

"It's already this far, and you still want to play the righteous Envoy here? That's utterly ridiculous."

He shifted his tone and said:

"From now on, I won't kill anyone; I just want everyone to witness a video with their own eyes, and let the facts speak."

As the words fell,

Zhang Cheng slowly drew a faintly glowing Memory Projection Sphere from his sleeve.

With precise control, a virtual construct twenty meters wide and ten meters high hovered above the arena as if descending from the sky,

clear and shocking, drawing everyone's gaze.

"All along, you've always blamed our Dragon Nation,

saying it's out of jealousy that you imprisoned Jin Yongshun and Pu Xiangzhong, right?"

Zhang Cheng's gaze swept over the audience seats, finally landing on the illusory screen, his words tinged with disdain.

Immediately, the video slowly unfolded on the Virtual Screen,

each detail magnified to the extreme, leaving nowhere to hide.

On the footage, Jin Yongshun and Pu Xiangzhong huddled in a cold corner,

terror and despair clearly etched on their faces.

Opposite them stood Ju Hun Jiang, his silhouette casting heavy shadows that inspired dread.

The remaining audience from the Xiao Han Republic felt an involuntary tightening in their hearts, a nameless foreboding enveloping everyone.

Guan Enzheng's brows knit tightly, an ominous premonition rising within him,

"It's over! Dragon Nation ultimately broke its promise and decided to make this video public!"

A sound suddenly rang from the video, the noise of Ju Hun Jiang's weapon slicing through the air,

sharp and grating, echoing across the open arena, sending chills down people's spines.

After witnessing the scene in the corner, Jin Yongshun and Pu Xiangzhong instantly turned pale, their panic evident.

Pu Xiangzhong spoke first, his voice full of terror and pleading:

"Please let us go! I promise never to set foot in Dragon Nation again.

Regarding the crimes committed against the people of Dachang City before, I have deeply recognized my mistake,

I only ask that you give me a chance to reform!

All of this was orders from above; we were merely carrying out a mission,

never intending to harm the people of Dragon Nation!"

Pu Xiangzhong's cowardice and fear of death were laid bare, his desperate pleas at the brink of death accompanied by the leak of information,

making the situation even more complex and subtle.

At that moment, Jin Yongshun, terrified to the point of wetting his pants, still shouted defiantly,

"If you have the guts, kill me! Even if I die, the Xiao Han Republic will never settle peacefully!

Had I known it would come to this, I would have killed a few more civilians, hahaha!"

However, before those words could settle, Ju Hun Jiang's hand waved lightly,

various gruesome execution devices, as if summoned from hell, appeared in succession.

The scene instantly turned brutally cruel, Jin Yongshun and Pu Xiangzhong's bodies enduring unspeakable agony,

fresh blood gushing, flesh tearing, the sound of bones cracking clearly audible.

Worse, their nails were pierced by slender Bamboo Skewers, and their eyeballs were no longer whole,

the horrific tortures were enough to make one hear the wails of souls.

Under such torment, even the defiant Jin Yongshun could not endure,

finally collapsing, he fell to his knees, sobbing and confessing the entire cause and effect.

The video's release also made some previously blinded viewers suddenly realize, seeing the full picture of the incident,

learning the truth hidden beneath the surface.

The entire Divine Ghost Killing Arena's atmosphere shifted abruptly, waves of anger and shock surging through the crowd.

The audience's faces turned either iron‑blue with anger or ghostly pale with terror.

Zhang Cheng stood in the arena's center, his silhouette projected onto the massive Virtual Screen,

his voice, though calm, carried an undeniable force:

"Now, you have all seen.

The two, Jin Yongshun and Pu Xiangzhong, and the Xiao Han Republic behind them have had their true faces fully exposed.

This is not mere jealousy or competition, but naked aggression and provocation."

As the video ended, the Virtual Screen slowly faded away.

In the audience, some clenched their fists, others bowed their heads in silence,

more people exchanged complex glances.

Zhang Cheng's eyes grew increasingly reddened, not from sorrow this time, but from a surge of anger.

"Dragon Nation never sought war, but we will not shrink before threats. Today, we let facts speak, leaving lies nowhere to hide."

Zhang Cheng continued, "Peace is our common pursuit, but defending peace requires strength and resolve. Dragon Nation is willing to be part of that strength, standing together with all nations that respect law and cherish peace."

As soon as his words fell, thunderous applause erupted in the venue,

Though the audience seats were filled with people from various countries, among them were those of good will, and when they saw the Summoner strike ordinary civilians, they could no longer tolerate it.

Some national representatives, seeing their own citizens begin to defend Dragon Nation, also started to reassess their positions,

they hurriedly used communication devices to contact their home governments, discussing how to respond to the Xiao Han Republic incident,

The Summoner attacking ordinary civilians is a taboo for all nations; it is a line that must not be crossed.

Guan Enzheng stood at a spot in the venue, his complexion as dark as lead‑filled clouds,

the raging anger churning inside him nearly threatened to burst through his chest.

"Ah, damn Qin Meng, that guy actually disregarded Dragon Nation's image and really broadcast the video!"

In that moment, his meticulously built, polished public image shattered abruptly under the focused gaze of the crowd.

On the other side, Zhang Cheng's image rose ever taller in the eyes of the public; he became the defender of the motherland's dignity,

a passionate Dragon Nation hero.

Guan Enzheng's gaze, like an icy blade, shot at Zhang Cheng as he growled low,

"We'll see about that; you wait for me, and I'll make you pay for this!"

The fourth match concluded with Dragon Nation's decisive victory.

Compensation reached a staggering 150 billion, plus the earlier 40 billion paid by Guan Enzheng,

totaling 190 billion, which not only provided substantial restitution for Dragon Nation,

but also injected a strong stimulant into the nation's development.

The government swiftly drafted a fund‑allocation plan:

First and foremost, 1 billion would be used to soothe and treat the victims of the attack; the remaining massive sum,

would be earmarked for national projects related to the Divine Ghost Killing Arena,

aiming to further strengthen national security and defensive capabilities.

More exhilaratingly, the match not only failed to damage Dragon Nation's international image,

but acted like a magnet, drawing the world's gaze and allowing more people to witness Dragon Nation's power and dignity.

The nation's reputation consequently rose dramatically, earning unprecedented recognition and respect.

At the arena's center, the Mysterious Judge slowly appeared, a faint, barely perceptible smile flickering on his vague, inscrutable face.

"What a spectacular, unparalleled performance."

His words echoed through the air,

"With today's challenge match concluded, Dragon Nation's score now stands at five to zero.

To spur the upcoming battles, I have decided to add a special reward."

The judge's words dropped like a bomb, instantly igniting the audience's emotions.

"Effective immediately, the Summoned Creature Level for Dragon Nation will be fully upgraded,

meaning they can summon more and stronger creatures!"

The news thundered like a shock, the audience's excitement nearly bursting into the heavens.

The increase in Terrifying Creature Level is not merely a simple boost to combat power,

but a qualitative leap in the nation's overall strength.

It should be noted that, up to now, aside from Zhang Cheng,

Dragon Nation's strongest force still resides at B Rank. This upgrade will undoubtedly elevate B Rank to A Rank,

and may even leap directly to S Rank or higher, to SS Rank!

The Mysterious Judge has not specified the exact upgraded levels, leaving boundless room for speculation.

Moreover, the increase in summon numbers means Dragon Nation will possess a larger Summoner Legion,

which is undoubtedly another major step in national power.

For the people of Dragon Nation, this is undeniably an uplifting news, with every face radiating anticipation and proud smiles.

It is the glory belonging to the victors, a weighty and profoundly meaningful reward.