Chapter 1073

Xu Jingming's words fell, and Ji Shulan instantly froze.

To say this in front of the Legion Commander and his Deputy—wasn't this... overly arrogant?

"Arrogant!"

Liang Hong barked, "Xu Jingming, this is the front line! How dare you defy the Legion Commander's orders?

It seems I must teach you how to obey your superiors before you even step onto the battlefield!"

Boom!!

Crimson blood qi erupted as Liang Hong activated his S-class enhancement ability.

His body swelled, and a massive hand, like a giant fan, lunged toward Xu Jingming.

"Bad!" Ji Shulan's face paled.

No matter Xu Jingming's temperament, he was still the number one prodigy of Blue Star.

Perhaps because he had only just broken through to the ninth tier, his words sounded overly naive.

But even so, that was no excuse for Liang Hong to strike.

Swish—

S-class wind ability flowed as she prepared to intervene and protect Xu Jingming.

Yet the next instant,

Black lightning flashed—Liang Hong had no time to react before a force of millions of kilograms exploded against his waist.

His body snapped into a bow shape, and he was flung violently to the right!

Bang! Bang! Bang!...

Under the immense impact, Liang Hong smashed through several walls before finally coming to a stop.

Across from him, Xu Jingming was wreathed in black lightning, showing not a single sign of injury.

At the same time, as he unleashed his SSS-class Chaotic Divine Thunder, a terrifying pressure erupted from him, chilling to the soul.

"Ninth tier mid-level?!" Jiang Liwei shot to his feet, his expression shifting rapidly.

Ji Shulan beside him was equally stunned, her eyes filled with shock.

Ninth tier mid-level?!

He was actually ninth tier mid-level!

No wonder, before Xu Jingming moved, she had already felt a crushing pressure that made her heart tremble.

"I've made myself perfectly clear: neither you nor Liang Hong have the authority to command me.

Can't you understand human speech? Still want to attack me?"

Xu Jingming was already angry.

He only wanted to hunt ferocious beasts, yet these people kept provoking him.

In the end, he was the one who got hurt—wasn't that just asking for it?

It seems fists still speak the loudest.

Just as Xu Jingming prepared to act against Jiang Liwei, the man's expression changed, and he burst into laughter:

"Misunderstanding! All a misunderstanding! The Envoy has come to aid Crimson Fortress—how could we possibly command you?"

"Misunderstanding?" Xu Jingming's expression turned strange.

He could tell Jiang Liwei wasn't being sarcastic—he genuinely had changed his tone.

Even Ji Shulan beside him was bewildered, wondering if she'd misheard.

This sudden shift—wasn't it too fast?

"Yes, it's a misunderstanding."

Jiang Liwei's smile widened further, his face beaming with false cordiality:

"I failed to consider properly—the Howling Desert is still unsuitable for the Envoy's presence.

The Envoy need only remain within Crimson Fortress and await the battle's start."

He did have a good relationship with Li Clan's patriarch, Li Chen.

But facing a prodigy like Xu Jingming, he dared only nudge him with minor obstacles, relying on his rank and authority as Legion Commander.

Yet now Xu Jingming had broken through to ninth tier mid-level!

With the power gap between SSS-class and S-class abilities, even if Xu Jingming was one minor tier lower,

his true combat strength was likely equal to his own—or even greater!

With his rank advantage gone, he naturally dared not continue pressuring him with his position.

"From haughty to obsequious—your attitude as Legion Commander is quite interesting."

Xu Jingming had realized why Jiang Liwei had changed his tone.

It seemed the world wasn't just about fighting—it was also about human relations.

Jiang Liwei, a top-tier warrior who had risen since the early days of the Energy Resurgence,

wasn't just powerful—he was also thick-skinned.

"If it's a misunderstanding, then what crime should Liang Hong be charged with for attacking me?"

Xu Jingming retracted his ability and sat back down, watching him with a faint, knowing smile.

"Crime?" Jiang Liwei cursed inwardly.

Liang Hong, ninth tier mid-level, was one of his top generals.

Otherwise, Liang Hong wouldn't have schemed against Xu Jingming—or even stepped in personally.

If he truly punished Liang Hong, who would dare follow him after this?

But if he didn't punish Liang Hong, he'd never satisfy Xu Jingming.

"I will send him to the military tribunal for trial by Lord Cao Jun himself; I'm sure he will deliver a fair verdict."

Jiang Liwei gritted his teeth and spoke through the pain.

It's not just that no one will bother him anymore.

Given Xu Jingming's current breakthrough speed, if you truly continue to oppose him, you're truly seeking death!

"No wonder you're the Legion Commander—truly insightful."

Xu Jingming smiled, then sighed and shook his head: "But Vice Legion Commander Liang just suddenly struck out—it really startled me."

I still feel my ability flow is sluggish; recovering will probably be troublesome."

"It startled you?"

"You're kidding ghosts!"

Jiang Liwei's eyelid twitched; though he knew Xu Jingming was extorting him, he had no choice but to submit.

"This is an SSR-grade healing pill: Jichun Pill."

After ingestion, no matter how much your immortal substance has been depleted, it restores instantly."

Jiang Liwei, feeling as if his heart was bleeding, pulled out a small porcelain vial from his space ring.

This SSR-grade Jichun Pill is equivalent to a Martial Saint's second life!

Even for him, it is an exceedingly rare treasure.

But to quell Xu Jingming's anger, he had no choice but to do so.

"Good."

Xu Jingming nodded in satisfaction and took the Jichun Pill without a trace of guilt.

This whole affair was Jiang Liwei's doing—he could never let him walk away unscathed.

Offering one Jichun Pill shows some sincerity.

"The Jichun Pill—the Legion Commander just gave it away like that?"

Ji Shulan silently gasped inside.

A single Jichun Pill would drive even a Rank Nine Mid-tier Ability User into a frenzy to fight over.

And now, it's given away merely as an apology.

She unconsciously glanced at Xu Jingming.

Sitting there, Xu Jingming looked relaxed—even facing a Rank Nine Upper-tier Legion Commander, he showed not the slightest reverence.

He truly does carry the arrogant, overbearing aura Liang Hong described.

But this affair was Liang Hong and the others' fault to begin with; it's not that Xu Jingming is being arrogant.

Besides, with his strength, he truly has the right to be arrogant.

"Tell me the true situation of the Wailing Desert."

Since Jiang Liwei had submitted, Xu Jingming had no intention of pressing the matter further and asked.