Chapter 804: On the crest of a wave (1/2)

GDK 804: On the crest of a wave

Days later, Han Shuo and his Fifth Corps divine guards returned to the City of Shadows. In one of the secret chambers in the Han Residence, Han Shuo, Stratholme, Ayermike, Bollands, Emily, and all the core members of the House of Han gathered to discuss the competition that was held in Soaring Cloud Mountain Range.

After everyone was seated, Han Shuo immediately began the meeting. He said, “Wallace feels threatened by our family clan. It is clear that he is on the guard against us!” They had been informed of the results and Wallace’s actions.

Strathole nodded and said, “It seems that Wallace just couldn’t tolerate any kind of potential competition. After the House of Lavers’ departure, the City of Shadows has reduced in overall strength. It's only recently that our House of Han has started to make up for the dent. But instead of throwing us all his support, he started suppressing us prematurely. Doing so won’t do the City of Shadows any good!”

“Perhaps the strength Bryan displayed was just too overwhelming and it scared Wallace,” Emily bunched her brows and said, “I’m afraid that our House of Han won’t continue to enjoy such a smooth growth in the City of Shadows!”

Han Shuo who took in everyone’s expressions and opinions put on a faint smile and said, “Well, we have reaped plenty of benefits in the City of Shadows already. Although Wallace intend to suppress us, he won’t do anything too excessive for now. You don’t have to be too worried about it, at least for now.”

After taking a short pause, Han Shuo continued, “From today onwards, we House of Han will no longer focus our expansion efforts on the City of Shadows. Instead, we will focus on expanding the Celestial Pearl’s influence on all other Dominions. As to Fort Lasberg, this territory of ours, as it is located at the edge of the City, we should tighten our grasp over it. We must put in as much thought and effort as we can on Fort Lasberg.”

“That’s right. If we House of Han managed to spread our influence to every Dominion, even if we fell out with the City of Shadows, we could just pack and leave for somewhere else. If this City doesn’t welcome us, another will. There is no place we cannot thrive!” said Phoebe angrily.

These members of the House of Han were very annoyed that the growth of their family clan was being hindered when the growth was at its highest. No one in the Han Family, including Han Shuo, coveted the City of Shadows or planned to take over it. Wallace’s actions had alienated them and forced them to make necessary changes to their plans for the future.

“From the competition between Divine Guard Chiefs, we indeed did not obtain all the rewards expected. Wallace has gifted us nothing but some fame and titles.” Han Shuo said calmly, “However, all those titles that seemed useless to him are the things we currently needed the most! Hehe, in just a short few days, more than several hundred gods have asked to join the House of Han and the Fifth Corps. These people will become the future pillars of strength for our House of Han!”

The House of Han had plenty of money and land. They lacked nothing but people!

Before Han Shuo had revealed his outstanding strength in the competition, only a few people would consider joining the Fifth Corps and his family clan as divine guards. But after Han Shuo defeated Ralph and Aobashi and obtained the title as the most powerful Divine Guard Chief; after the Fifth Corps crushed the Second Corps and became the strongest Divine Guard Corps, the number of enlistment surged by more than ten folds!

Moreover, the enlistees were of much greater quality in terms of aptitude and strength. They were the talents Han Shuo needed!

With that, the divine guards that the House of Han and Fifth Corps lacked were quickly filled. The House of Han was no longer a small family clan protected by just a few people. It was as though the House of Han became tougher overnight.

“Yes, we needed men. The number of divine guards we have now is far too little. If the Fifth Corps can assemble a thousand divine guards, we will put all of them through a round of training in the Eight Desolation and Torment Formation to make their strength and power rise to a whole new level. And if they became just half as loyal and united as the First Company, even if we were to fall out with the House of Sainte in the future, we would have some real bargaining chips!” said Bollands after he nodded.

“Yes, we need to do all we can to recruit new divine guards. But that doesn’t mean we will compromise on quality. Be sure to check the background of every applicant thoroughly. I do not want any of them to be double-agent inserted by other family clans who might turn around and bite us during the critical moment. You must keep this in mind. Interrogate every one of the applicants thoroughly!” Han Shuo repeatedly emphasized the point. Han Shuo did not want a single potential spy even if that means the recruitment process will be slow.

“Rest assured, Senior. I will make certain that every single recruit is clean!” assured Bollands solemnly.

As the days passed, all other divine guards and members of large family clans also returned to the City from Soaring Cloud Mountain Range. The outcome of the competition at Soaring Cloud Mountain Range was spread to the entire City by word of mouth. There were even certain forces intentionally spreading the news.

Genius pharmacist defeated Aobashi and Ralph. The divine guards he trained became the most coordinated team and the most powerful in team-combat strength, defeating even the Second Corps…

All kinds of positive information about Han Shuo was spread far and wide through various channels. Gods living in every fort and town under the City of Shadows would discuss the matter enthusiastically.

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“Carter, let’s not go to the House of Kisa. We should go to the House of Han instead!”

“The House of Han is currently on the crest of a wave. They even possessed medicine that could raise one’s strength. This is indeed the smartest choice!”

“We should go to the Fifth Corps. It is said that the Fifth Corps is currently open for recruiting divine guards. This is a once in a blue moon opportunity! Aren’t you going?”