Chapter 1483: Why Act as a Guard When You're So Weak?

Chanaisaikong's smile stiffened slightly; he had not expected the other party to answer this way, but he still said with a smile.

"Lord Lu, we mean no harm. We have simply heard that the military strength of the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance is extremely formidable, especially in terms of low-orbit control and ground assault, where you possess a very high standard."

Lu Zhenda leaned back against his chair, looked at Chanaisaikong, and asked in return.

"So, what are you trying to express?"

"The Xikushi United Nations has always had its own traditions in military matters, and our honor guards enjoy a good reputation within the star system. Being able to meet the delegation of the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance here today is truly a rare opportunity."

"Chanaisaikong, if you have something to say, just say it directly. Don't beat around the bush and ruin the mood for everyone else."

Chanaisaikong leaned forward slightly by half a step and stated his purpose.

"Lord Lu is straightforward, so I won't beat around the bush. Our Xikushi United Nations has always been curious about the combat capabilities of the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance. What I mean is, since both parties are here today, why not let our guards have a simple sparring match? We will stop at the first sign of defeat so as not to affect the formal occasion. It can also be considered... mutual learning."

Once these words were spoken, the hall fell silent.

Those few from the Ashes Star Alliance stopped their conversation, their gazes turning toward this side simultaneously.

Several Diplomats from the Yinsan Alliance set down their cups, their compound eyes looking over in unison.

The representatives of those factions near the inner side also stopped their whispering, their gazes falling in the direction of Lu Zhenda and Chanaisaikong.

Keleisen of the Ashes Star Alliance said in a low voice.

"What is the Xikushi United Nations trying to do?"

The person beside him responded in the same low voice.

"Seeking attention, perhaps? The Xikushi are separated from the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance by more than half the star system, and they don't do business; are they testing their strength?"

Keleisen shook his head slightly and said.

"Testing? Proposing a spar in this kind of setting, in front of so many factions. If they win, they gain face; if they lose, it's no loss, since they aren't in the same weight class anyway."

"Do they think they can win?"

"Look at Chanaisaikong's expression; he doesn't look like someone who lacks confidence. Those two guards behind him have significant physiques, and their equipment doesn't look bad either."

Over at the Yinsan Alliance, Watake's compound eyes blinked rapidly, and he lowered his voice to speak to the person beside him.

"The Xikushi United Nations wants to use this opportunity to raise their own profile. They have no direct conflict of interest with the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance; if they win, they gain fame, and if they lose, there is no loss."

"Then will the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance accept?"

Watake said with a smile.

"Heh, you still don't understand the true colors of the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance; they will not retreat a single step in front of an Alien.

Although their Emperor says on the surface that the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance loves peace, they have such powerful military strength—it was never said that they truly love peace."

In the hall, Lu Zhenda looked at Chanaisaikong and spoke slowly.

"Lord Chanaisaikong has great confidence in the strength of your guards."

Chanaisaikong said with a forced smile.

"Our honor guards have indeed undergone rigorous training. Of course, the guards of the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance must be even more elite. That is why I thought this would be a good opportunity for us to understand each other."

Lu Zhenda said.

"Understand each other?"

"Yes."

Chanaisaikong nodded slightly.

"A friendly spar, stopping at the first sign of defeat."

Lu Zhenda turned his head and looked at Gewanuosai.

Gewanuosai spoke calmly.

"Whatever you decide, my Lord."

Lu Zhenda looked at Chanaisaikong and nodded in agreement.

"Since Lord Chanaisaikong has this interest, then let us try it, stopping at the first sign of defeat."

Chanaisaikong's smile deepened; he stepped back twice, turned around, and beckoned to the two guards in deep blue armor behind him.

One of the taller guards stepped out and stood in the open space in the center of the hall.

There had originally been a set of low tables in the center of the hall; the few Luoke attendants nearby saw this and hurried forward, quickly moving the tables and chairs to the sides to clear a circular open space with a diameter of about twenty meters.

Diplomats from other factions all stood up and gathered toward the edge of the open space, their gazes falling toward the center.

A creature with light gray skin said in a low voice to its turban-wearing companion.

"Chanaisaikong actually dared to propose that."

The turban-wearing creature kept its gaze locked on the open space.

"Now we just have to wait for the result."

Lu Zhenda sat in his original seat and did not get up.

He leaned back against the chair, picked up the untouched drink on the table in front of him, and took a sip.

Chanaisaikong retreated to the edge of the open space, hands behind his back, watching his guard with a composed posture.

In the center of the open space, the Xikushi United Nations guard stood firm; he was just over three meters tall, with deep blue light armor covering his torso and the main parts of his limbs, and a short-handled weapon hanging at his waist.

He loosened his shoulders and wrists, his joints making a crackling sound, then assumed a low-center-of-gravity stance, feet apart, hands slightly raised with palms facing forward.

Gewanuosai walked out from behind Lu Zhenda and looked down at this Alien.

The Xikushi United Nations guard frowned.

This Xiuluo guard—he felt as if he were being looked down upon.

He adjusted his center of gravity, and seeing that Gewanuosai still had no preparatory movements, he finally stopped waiting, let out a low shout, stepped forward, and struck directly at Gewanuosai's chest with his right fist, accompanied by the sound of wind.

Just as this Xikasi guard thought this strike would land, the next second, he only felt something slam into his face, sending him flying directly.

Chanaisaikong's smile was still hanging on his face, but his guard was currently tracing an arc through the air.

This guard slammed into the wall.

Boom!

The guard's entire body sank into the wall, then slid down along it, collapsing onto the ground with limbs splayed.

The hall fell silent.

The scene just now happened so fast that it was as if it had never begun.

Keleisen of the Ash Star Alliance had his mouth agape, and his colleague beside him stared at the guard lying on the ground, stammering.

Did he... make a move?

I didn't see clearly.

Keleisen shook his head and said.

I only saw him lift his left hand, and then that person flew out.

Just one strike...

Just one strike.

Watake of the Yinsan Alliance stood at the edge of the open space, compound eyes blinking rapidly, his gaze locked firmly on the golden figure in the center of the clearing.

Too fast.

What was too fast?

The movement of that Xi-Ku-Shi guard's attack; I was watching him the whole time, but from where I stood, I couldn't see the process after he lifted his left hand at all.

The young Diplomat looked at the Xi-Ku-Shi guard on the ground who still hadn't moved, and muttered.

"Could he already be dead?"

The representatives of the factions near the inner side had all stood up by now.

A creature with light gray skin stood at the edge of the crowd, arms crossed over its chest.

Did you see him exert force?

The creature wearing a headscarf shook its head, its vertical pupils narrowing into slits.

No, when that hand of his was raised, I didn't see any movement of gathering strength.

The creature with light gray skin looked at the guard lying on the ground and spoke.

Swatting a three-meter-tall guard away like a bug, smashing through a wall, and knocking him unconscious?

That is why I said, he is too fast.

The creature wearing a headscarf stopped speaking after this, but its gaze never left Gewanuosai.

Lu Zhenda sat in his original seat, watching the guard on the ground remain motionless, and spoke slowly.

I didn't expect him to be this weak.

He looked toward Chanaisaikong, the corners of his mouth curling upward.

If you're this weak, why even be a guard?