Chapter 368: Face-to-face confrontation, who is more ambitious?

At night, the Security Council headquarters, a modern building hundreds of meters high.

At this time, Lu Jin, who was in the president's office on the 31st floor, took a list handed over by Su Nianlin.

"Mr. Lu, take a look. These people are visitors from various countries."

"I have sent people to collect as much intelligence as possible from them, but I have only found some of it. Some of it is too secretive and there is no relevant record for the time being."

"The rest of the accompanying personnel have been under our first-level supervision since entering the country. Currently, everyone is confined to the hotel and strictly controlled. They are under the supervision of the Heavenly Master and several other vice presidents. They are not allowed to move around without permission until the school founding ceremony begins tomorrow."

"it is good"

Lu Jin spread out the list and his eyes moved slowly. The following contents appeared in front of his eyes.

“俄：诺夫托里4，维克多米尔4，拉伊莎4，奥克坦3、艾尔乔姆3、沃尔特斯3”

"Japan: Matsubara Shinaga 4, Yano Rin 4, Takeda Kenhisa 3, Takayama Sohei 3"

“英：科林4、道格拉斯4、哈德森4、瑞恩4、迈尔斯3、莱特伊斯3、巴奈特3”

"Korea: Choi Hyun Bin 4, Ming Zhengyu 4, Kim Seunghui 3, Shin Ji-cheol 3"

The list covers twelve countries, and the basic configuration is 2 or more level 4 awakeners, with several level 3 ones. In view of the importance of this negotiation, which concerns the survival of their national order, the visiting level 4 awakeners are almost all the most capable ones in each country, and there are many who have killed ruthless people of the same level.

Colin from Britain and Novotori from Russia are typical examples.

They are the best among the Level 4 Awakeners, around 60 years old, and possess the special powers of 'Fountain of Ten Thousand Bloods' and 'King of Eternal Night'. They have an almost overwhelming advantage over ordinary Level 4 Awakeners, and the number of Level 4 rebels killed by them exceeds ten fingers.

Since the era of human evolution opened by Behemoth in mid-March, countless elites and geniuses have been born almost every day around the world, and standing at the top of them are the notorious Level 3 awakeners from various countries.

As the middle ground for the most intensive and frequent exchange and sharing of global information, the Dark Web has been tracking the strongest players in various countries, and based on their achievements (accounting for 70%) and the votes of Dark Web users (30%), it has compiled a comprehensive ranking of the strongest players at the forefront of the evolutionary field.

Among them, Chen Qingxuanzun of China, his position at the top of the list is unshakable.

Behind him is Elvis, the only awakener from the United States and even the world who is suspected to have broken through level 5.

Only these two are certain and undisputed. As for the other rankings, they are influenced by the cultures of different regions. It is difficult for the mutants and awakeners around the world to maintain an objective and unified view. So there is some water in the rankings, but they are generally strong people of the same level.

譬如斩杀了12位4级觉醒者的陆瑾排在No.13，在国内与他齐名的两位会长，张之维No.21、魏渊铭No.27。

The leaders of the visiting delegations from various countries were all ranked high, all within No. 50. The highest was Colin from Britain, No. 16, and the lowest was Choi Hyun Bin from South Korea, No. 48.

After reading the list, Lu Jin had a rough idea in his mind.

There were more than 28 visitors, including 4 level 3 awakeners, and their followers were all level formations. The appearance was luxurious and it was indeed a huge investment.

"Buzz!"

Just as Lu Jin was thinking about the content of tomorrow's negotiations, the microcomputer at his fingertips vibrated slightly and made a pleasant ringtone.

Not only him, Su Nianlin also received the notice.

A top leader from the Ninth Ministry invited the 10 presidents and vice presidents of the Security Council to hold final discussions to finalize all negotiation contents and related work arrangements.

The next day.

The moment when billions of eyes will be on the spot is just around the corner. The opening ceremony of Chixia University is scheduled for nine o'clock in the morning.

The broad and magnificent square was packed with people, including 120,000 teachers and students, who were arranged in an orderly manner. There were statues as tall as mountains standing there, gazing into the sky, sacred and majestic.

A clear, surging pool was dug in the center of the square, with six stone statues of animals lying in it - the Azure Dragon, the Vermillion Bird, the Gouchen, the Teng Snake, the White Tiger and the Black Tortoise. They are full of spirituality and lifelike, and were sculpted by the country's most expert grandmaster. Just by looking at them, you can personally experience the majestic momentum that covers mountains and rivers and dominates the world.

In addition, there are 38 coiled dragon stone pillars, as white as frost, with the names of 3 presidents, 7 vice-presidents and 28 members of the Security Council left behind.

The sharp strokes of his writing, like the edge of a sword, fell in a vigorous and unrestrained manner, attracting the admiration of teachers and students, as well as the audience outside the live broadcast camera.

The most eye-catching thing that attracted the excitement of countless people was the 8 Class B mechas standing like gods on the square.

Every part of them embodies the essence of design aesthetics to the fullest, and each of them has its own unique look, as if they do not belong to this era at all.

The terrifying sense of technological power swept in like a tsunami, far more shocking than any building in the square.

The original plan was to have 4-6 Class B mechas at the exhibition, but later, considering that it was unprecedented and to boost national confidence, Yu Huai and several other leaders transferred 4 more mechas from the laboratory warehouse of the R&D department to support the school opening ceremony.

"Boom!!!"

The earth trembled, and three Class B mechas and 24 Class C mechas appeared at the school gate, escorting the envoys from twelve countries.

Those blond, blue-eyed, dark, fat and thin foreigners witnessed the magnificent scene. The deafening shouts coming from all directions almost knocked them down.

However, the cheers were not for welcoming them, but for the cheers from the surging teachers and students who saw the principals already in place, ready to begin their speeches.

Times have changed. The country that lagged behind the world in the past now possesses the strongest armed combat force in the world. Its mechas stand tall and are comparable to gods and demons. The huge black muzzles contain absolute power to wipe out carbon-based creatures. Hundreds of overseas visitors are filled with mixed feelings, and their pupils are filled with complex emotions such as envy, jealousy, and fear.

The billions of viewers outside the live broadcast camera felt an extremely strong sense of pride, their fingers frantically tapping the silver screen keyboard, and the barrage of comments was endless, like a waterfall.

Nine o'clock.

At the beginning of the meeting, the majestic voice of the principal Ye Cangnan resounded throughout the entire square. He gave a speech with the most impassioned words, which made every teacher and student present feel excited and full of strength.

ten o'clock.

As the conference drew to a close, the principal, with a voice as loud as a bell and an expression of enthusiasm and excitement on his face despite his age, announced in a rhythmic manner:
“I’d like to invite you—”

"The strongest seeker of truth across two centuries, the most amazing headmaster in the history of the Trinity Sect, who has pacified the seven great demon caves, guarded the mountains and rivers for thousands of miles, and stood at the top of all extraordinary people in the world, a well-deserved legend - Chen Qing Xuan Zun, is here!!!"

In an instant, the square erupted in thunderous applause, the screams of the students pierced the clouds and rocks, and the live broadcast rooms of major online platforms were also suddenly boiling.

The leaders of the visiting delegation of twelve countries who were left out on the edge had slightly changed expressions, as if they were thinking of something extremely bad.

A tall and slender figure slowly walked up to the podium where countless eyes were focused. The man was dressed in white clothes as white as snow and had a handsome face. His mere appearance in the square pushed the warm and exciting atmosphere to a higher peak again.

Jiang Mo calmly walked to the center of the podium, with the summer breeze blowing towards him. He seemed to be smiling, and his gentle eyes flashed across the 120,000 teachers and students like lightning. His cold and peaceful voice was as kind as a teacher's, penetrating into everyone's heart.

"Jiang."

"I wish you all to be enterprising and make progress, like an eagle soaring into the sky, a dragon swimming in the sky, free from the constraints of the world, and freely paint the wonderful picture of life."

"Don't forget your original sincerity, and make China more beautiful."

The whole audience suddenly fell silent, and then there was thunderous applause and shouts that broke through the sky. Those young and energetic students were all ecstatic with joy after receiving such encouragement.

The thunderous applause lasted for a long time, and the power of faith between his eyebrows burst out like a torrent. Jiang Mo could feel the admiration of countless people for him, and he could not help but just smiled, his expression remained calm.

In a moment, the ribbon-cutting ceremony was ready.

Four principals, nine deans, 38 senior officials of the Security Council, three heads of nine departments, and six executives all came to Jiang Mo's side and participated in this historic moment with him.

Yu Huai and Lu Jin were chatting and laughing freely, accompanying him.

"Then, I declare that Chixia University is established!" Ye Cangnan cheered.

Everyone cut the scissors, and the red ribbon broke into many pieces. The school founding ceremony ended successfully, and the rest was time for free visits.

The school's top brass was responsible for staying behind to maintain order at the scene, while personnel from the Security Council and the Nine Departments quietly left the scene and went to the highest-level conference room on campus that had been sealed off.

The visiting delegations from twelve countries, led by several vice presidents, arrived at the scene one after another, took their seats and prepared for the talks.

The three presidents and three heads of the nine departments were responsible for the negotiations on the Chinese side.

The rest of the people sat in the back row, including Jiang Mo. Gao Mei and Lu Ci sat closer and took the initiative to greet them, but he smiled back and asked them to keep quiet.

The twelve leaders each had 1 or 2 persons present, sitting in the front row on the right side of the conference room, a total of 24 people, facing off against the 6 persons on the left side like two armies. After going through the basic etiquette and greetings, a business war without the smoke of gunpowder began.

Colin, who was born into a British noble family, had gray hair and a weather-beaten face, but he was particularly confident, calm, and spoke slowly and powerfully. He looked at several old friends in front of him with a smile on his face, and took the lead in getting to the point.

"Everyone, we have come from afar because we have an urgent need for your ability locks. I wonder what you think of the conditions we proposed before?"

He spread his hands, looking somewhat helpless, and through subtle body language, he seemed to be saying that he had made the greatest effort to make concessions.

Seeing this, an old man from the Ninth Division laughed and joked:

"Colin, if you mean to sell our hard work to you at an extremely low price, I think you might as well make another trip. It won't take much time to get to the United States from here. I suggest you use your shameless language to discuss with them how to rob them more appropriately."

"Ning, we are old acquaintances. It is not your way to treat guests by speaking so harshly and harshly."

Colin speaks fluent Chinese, with almost no awkward accent.

He stroked his rough palm, his eyes becoming more kind, not caring about the sarcastic words, and then tentatively said:
"A further 20% price reduction? The export tax will be reduced to 15%. I think this is a very suitable price for both parties. As you know, the volume of goods we need is very large. If you and I are willing to take a step back, we can take this opportunity to lay a solid foundation for cooperation, which will be beneficial to both parties in the future."

The 23 representatives beside him were all waiting for a response.

However, to everyone's surprise, what Yu Huai said next ruthlessly shattered their fantasy, making the visitors' faces suddenly look ugly.

"The so-called cooperation that is beneficial to both parties is just your wishful thinking."

"I must solemnly declare that the price I offered you previously is no longer the best price of 5 US dollars for a set of supernatural locks due to the impact of wars around the world and currency depreciation."

"I'm sorry, Mr. Colin, your hesitation made you miss the best opportunity. The current price is 10 US dollars per set, and the export tax is 35%."

Yu Huai stated the latest prices in a clear and organized manner. His voice was steady and powerful, and he didn't care about the feelings of any visitor.

"Mr. Yu Huai!? Why did you go back on your word? Didn't you clearly agree on 5 US dollars before?"

Some people's faces turned pale. Such conditions were simply going to cost them their lives.

"Before, it was different from now."

Yu Huai looked into the eyes of the breathtakingly beautiful Level 4 awakener from Russia, but ignored her innocent and stunned look.

Those who can come here to negotiate are old hands who are as cunning as can be, the kind who will eat people without leaving any bones, and they can even fight to the point of bloodshed for the interests of their own countries.

His eyes were like swords, the corners of his lips slightly raised, and he answered easily:
"But what remains unchanged is that, Laisha, you should believe that I have always maintained the most friendly attitude and cooperated with you. The one who changed my orders every day was not me, but the chaotic situation that is raging around the world. You can either blame it for going back on its word, or try to change it and make it stable, instead of pointing the finger at me."

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After Yu Huai revealed the truth, the level 4 awakener fell silent.

There was nothing that could be done about it. She herself knew that if the transaction was carried out at the original price, it would in turn damage China's interests. Based on this point, the other party would never give in.

Colin's eyes were restrained, and he sneered in his heart.

It was not difficult for him to see the intentions of these hosts, who were trying desperately to make a big profit like starving ghosts before the global monetary system collapsed.

But here's the fatal problem: in a month or two, that money may become like waste paper.

No matter how much the twelve countries pay or how much they empty, in the end the money will definitely be used by China to purchase metal minerals in their own country. They will take away all the things they should take. The price is just a cover. What they really want is a variety of abundant resources. Therefore, the additional condition of trading the ability locks must be that they will buy back a large amount of natural resources at the existing price in a short period of time.

Then why not just trade natural resources with ability locks?

First of all, it is troublesome because there is no way to directly measure the exchange value of different goods.

Secondly, the existing world monetary system dominated by the US dollar has not collapsed yet. It is more convenient to use. Large-scale transactions will aggravate inflation and will only make the old world monetary system collapse faster and faster.

And accelerating its death is nothing more than a means of new reconstruction.

Thinking of this, Colin was in a dilemma. China's ambition was even more terrifying than he had imagined. It was like a savage beast, ready to pounce on them and tear off a piece of bloody fat meat.

The more Colin looked at the white hair, the more he hated Lu Jin and Yu Huai. When faced with such a tough opponent, he dared not relax at all.

(End of this chapter)