Talented Martial Hero
Chapter 1462 Discussion

"You are the guardian of the Lothlann Continent in the Last Age,” said Darren excitedly.

Back then, the Lothlann Continent had experienced five crises. And it was Todd, the God of Sword,who had successfully solved the crisis in the Last Age.

When Darren arrived in the Primitive Wilderness, he had actually inquired about Todd. However, allof the people that he asked said that they had never heard of the name "Todd".

Since he didn't get any information about Todd, Darren had thought that Todd might have alreadydied out in a fierce battle in the Primitive Wilderness. He had never imagined that Todd was stillalive here in the Chaotic Region.

"So, you have heard of my name," Todd said, raising his eyebrows.

"Of course. I'm the fifth guardian, so it's impossible for me not to hear your name,” replied Darren."You're right. You must have entered the Virtual Battle Space and fought against those creaturesfrom outer space back then, right?" asked Todd.

"Yes. And I saw the battle images that you have left there.”

"Ha-ha! That's great then. I think we don't need to talk about anything else. Let's just have a drink toour hearts’ content,” Todd said, laughing.

"Okay, sir. It's an honor for me to meet you. Let's get hammered,” Darren also said with a smile. "Bythe way, sir, I'm just curious. How did you know that I'm the patriarch of the Chu Clan, and I'm in theChaotic Region?"

It was something that Darren had been wondering. The Primitive Wilderness was so vast, but Toddhad found him so easily.

"We can talk about that while we have a drink. I will also introduce a distinguished guest to youlater.” Todd then led the way and entered a log cabin.

The interior of the log cabin was furnished very simply. There were a wooden table and a few stools.On the table, there was a pot of wine and several cups.

"Sir, I'd like to propose a toast to you."

Darren poured wine to two cups, gave one to Todd, and raised his own cup.

"Come on, let's drink."

They talked about what had happened to the Lothlann Continent in the past while drinking. Theywere so absorbed in their conversation that they lost track of time.

At this moment, a man suddenly came into the log cabin. He was a short and stout man in his earlyforties. From the way he dressed, he looked like someone from the countryside.

"Welcome, my distinguished guest. Please come in."

Todd stood up and greeted the man.

As soon as the man joined them at the table, Todd introduced Darren to him. "This is Darren Chu, ayoung friend from my hometown. I know it's rare, but he is already famous in the PrimitiveWilderness at such a young age.”

Todd then turned to Darren and said, "Darren, this is Juan Qi, an invincible king who is in charge of avast territory in the Chaotic Region. Perhaps you have already heard of his name too."

Darren's face darkened as he gave the dumpy middle-aged man in front of him a careful look.

'Is he one of the Five Kings in the Chaotic Region?" he thought to himself.

He was a little surprised. But now he knew that Todd didn't come to him this time just to have acasual chat and drink.

"I'm glad to have finally met you, Patriarch Darren.” Juan Qi took the initiative to greet Darren. Hethen added, "I'm straightforward, and I hate beating around the bush, so I'll go straight to the point.I don't like fighting and killing."

He paused and looked at Darren, then continued, "I asked Todd to invite you here because I want todiscuss with you about the enfeoffment of the forces in the Chaotic Region.”

A confused expression crossed Darren's face, and he frowned. He couldn't understand what Juan Qimeant.

"I don't think I have the authority to discuss this matter with you,” he said. Juan Qi behaved kindlyand politely, so he also spoke in a normal tone, without showing any trace of dissatisfaction in hisvoice.

"You're wrong, Patriarch Darren. You've just returned to the Chaotic Region, so you don't fullyunderstand what the identity of a Territory Enfeoffing Emperor really means. Let me explain it to younow."

Juan Qi stood up and continued, "In history, the Chaotic Region originally belonged to the Chu Clan,but it has fallen apart. This is a clear manifestation that there is no eternal kingdom or emperor. Astime passes by, there will always be a new king who is blessed to replace the old one. I believe youcan understand what I mean.

But this is the main problem of the Chaotic Region at the moment. To put it simply, it is notperfectly justifiable for a new king to occupy the Chaotic Region. In a kingdom of mortals, this kindof problem may only cause the new king to get a bad name. However, it is different in the vastPrimitive Wilderness. Here, the unjustifiable new king will have to be punished according to therules of the human race. This is the problem that troubles we, the Five Kings, the most for the timebeing. We don't have the throne of an emperor. Every ten years, we will have to be cruelly torturedby the laws.

The reason why I invited you here today is that I want to ask for your help to solve this problem.What do you think?"

Juan Qi said a lot, but Darren was still befuddled. As a matter of fact, he got more confused.

So he just said, "I don't think I am strong enough to solve any problem."

"It seems that Patriarch Darren still doesn't get it." Juan Qi chuckled. "I'll make it simpler. The reasonwhy the Five Kings are being punished is because the throne of the emperor of the Chu Clan stillexists.

There are three ways to get rid of this punishment. First, we have to completely occupy the FiveDangerous Areas. If we can do it, the throne of the emperor of the Chu Clan will disappear, and theFive Kings will no longer be tortured ever. Second, we kill the member of the Chu Clan, who has thethrone of the emperor. If this happens, the Five Kings will not be punished until the next heir to thethrone of the emperor comes. Third, we should be enfeoffed by the Territory Enfeoffing Emperorand become justifiable kings. With this, the suppression of the laws on us will be removed.”

Juan Qi paused for a while before he continued, “I have told you at the beginning that I don't likefighting and killing, so I want to choose the third way. Do you understand now, Patriarch Darren?"Darren was silent as he organized all the information he had heard from Juan in his mind.

Since the throne of the emperor of the Chu Clan still existed, the Five Kings were being punished bysome kind of rules of the human race. To stop this punishment, Juan came to him for help.Obviously, Juan had already known everything about him. Perhaps he was just waiting for him toenter this territory.

“Does he want me to enfeoff him so he can be a justifiable king?’ Darren thought inwardly.

He was still a little confused. If he did what Juan Qi wanted, it would mean that Juan had to respecthim as an emperor and would be inferior to him. How could a powerful king like Juan Qi be willingto surrender to him? Darren's brows furrowed as he still found it strange.

But then, he said, "I understand what you mean. I also appreciate your peaceful approach. But I haveto make it clear to you first that this territory is the homeland of our Chu Clan. One day, our clan willrise again and take back this territory. I will agree with your enfeoffment plan. But in exchange, youhave to change your family name into Chu after you are enfeoffed as a king."

"Darren Chu!" Todd abruptly stood up when he heard what Darren said. "You're going too far. Howcan you ask a king to change his family name? That's too impolite.”

Darren also stood up and said coldly, "Sir, I have always respected you from the bottom of my heart.In fact, I am so happy to see you again here. But if there is any hidden interest in our relationship, Ithink that our friendship won't have any value.”

Darren didn't feel happy to know that Todd was trying to help Juan Qi persuade him.

"Patriarch Darren, I don't like fighting and killing. But if I'll be left with no choice, I'm afraid that I willhave to do it. I hope you think about it carefully,” Juan Qi said calmly.

His words had a very clear meaning. He wanted Darren to realize that the best option was to enfeoffhim as a king. Otherwise, he would be forced to kill Darren.

In the eyes of the Five Kings, Darren was a nobody. They believed that they could do whatever theywanted to do to him.