Chapter 724 - 229: Leader’s Charisma! The Six Great Star Systems Alliance! The Competition Enters a White-Hot Stage

Chapter 724: Chapter 229: Leader’s Charisma! The Six Great Star Systems Alliance! The Competition Enters a White-Hot Stage

Despite the lingering unwillingness in his heart, Caesar knew very well that he had lost.

Outsiders might not have been able to tell, but he knew it with perfect clarity.

In the year after Qin Feng was the first to break through to the Control realm, his attacks, while ferocious, had always held something back.

If Qin Feng had truly been trying to kill him, he would have unleashed those terrifying, endless slashes imbued with the Intention of Devouring, designed only to wear him down and obliterate him. In that case, Caesar would have never survived long enough to achieve his own breakthrough.

But Qin Feng hadn’t.

It was more like Qin Feng was sparring with him in the most extreme way possible, helping him train.

Qin Feng had pushed him to the brink of death time and time again, using that terrifying pressure to forcibly draw out all of his potential.

That was the only reason he had also been able to break through in such a short time, elevating his killing arts to the Control realm.

Such magnanimity and grace went beyond mere victory or defeat.

In response to Caesar’s candor, Qin Feng slowly shook his head and replied in kind with his Mental Power:

"Caesar, everyone has their own expertise. There’s no need for us to establish a single, absolute chain of command."

"After all, our core objective has always been the same: to seize as many resources as possible in this resource-rich warzone. We need to maximize our own cultivation before the competition ends, without wasting a single precious moment."

Qin Feng’s tone was equally sincere. "Frankly, I have no knowledge of politics or military affairs.

I am a pure Martial Artist.

You, on the other hand, managed to unify the scattered 99th Star System. That alone is a testament to your expertise in these matters.

So, I believe we should make decisions jointly, through mutual consultation.

After all, our core interests are perfectly aligned."

"..."

Hearing Qin Feng’s unexpected response, Caesar was visibly stunned.

A complex, inscrutable light flickered in his golden eyes.

He had assumed that given Qin Feng’s dominant nature, he would have unhesitatingly seized leadership of the alliance.

He never expected the man to so frankly admit his own shortcomings.

"Qin Feng, that may be so," Caesar pressed. "But what if we have an irreconcilable disagreement on a future decision? What then?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Feng gave a carefree smile, his Mental Power radiating trust and open-mindedness. "It’s simple.

I have complete faith in your ’knowledge’.

If we disagree on matters in fields where I am not skilled—like politics, military strategy, or command—I will defer to your judgment completely."

"HAHAHAHA—"

Caesar was stunned for a moment, then burst into uncontrollable laughter.

"Qin Feng, Qin Feng! You have more of a leader’s charisma than I ever imagined.

I hate to admit it, but what you just said... it almost sounds like you’re treating me as one of your subordinate commanders."

"I’m just admitting my own shortcomings," Qin Feng denied calmly.

"Heh. A great leader doesn’t need to be omnipotent, but he must possess the personal charisma to win the wholehearted admiration of his followers."

Caesar’s smile faded. A strange light glinted in his golden eyes as he stared at Qin Feng and said in a serious tone,

"You have truly won me over.

For the remainder of the warzone tournament, I am willing to serve as your strategist and commander."

This peerless, arrogant prodigy, who just moments ago had been plotting to seize control of the alliance from Qin Feng, was now acting with a strange, coy pride. He stubbornly refused to mention forming an alliance of equals or making joint decisions. Instead, he proactively volunteered to be Qin Feng’s "subordinate."

This sudden turnaround took even Qin Feng by surprise.

On Caesar’s incomparably handsome face, his long golden hair drifted in the void. His gaze grew unexpectedly intense, locking onto Qin Feng with an almost physical pull.

That sudden look, so full of "brotherly affection," startled Qin Feng into subconsciously taking several steps back.

"..."

Seeing this, Caesar gave an awkward cough, his expression instantly becoming solemn and serious.

He took a step forward, moving past Qin Feng to stand alone before the assembled Martial Artists of the six star systems.

He scanned the millions of gazes below—some filled with awe, others with confusion. His voice, amplified by his Mental Power, boomed like a great bell, resonating clearly in the mind of every Martial Artist present.

"Everyone!"

"During the previous Betting Order, Qin Feng made a stunning comeback and, one step ahead of me, successfully advanced to the Constant Star-level."

"And in the ten-year death match that just concluded, he was again one step ahead of me, breaking through with his killing arts from the Sealing King’s inheritance to reach the Control realm."

"For this, I, Caesar, accept my defeat without reservation!"

"Contests for opportunities are won by one’s own skill. There’s nothing more to be said on that.

In the hundred-year war that came before, neither of our sides resorted to truly insidious or despicable tactics.

On a battlefield where such geniuses gather, I believe we should act as heroes who respect one another, recognizing the greatness in our rivals!"

"You have all just witnessed the intensity of a battle between Constant Star-level Powerhouses, and the time it consumes.

If we do not wish to waste the remaining six hundred precious years on such meaningless infighting and squabbling over resources, then we must form an alliance!

After a century of bloody battle, I trust that we have all come to fully recognize each other’s strength!"

As he spoke, all the Martial Artists present—whether from the five great star systems or the 99th—fell into a thoughtful silence.