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Chapter 618: Martial Arts Alliance

Chapter 618: Chapter 618: Martial Arts Alliance

Ah Bai paused for a moment, then continued, "Once you become famous and have money and influence, things like contracts can easily be negotiated. Even if there’s a breach of contract, what’s the big deal? At worst, you pay some compensation, but Xiao Ran’s status will undergo a radical change."

However, Xiao Zheng shook his head and said, "Acting this way will lead to a lot of trouble in the future. Forget it, Xiao Ran, what do you think about this?"

Xiao Zheng and Ah Bai both looked towards Chu Xiaoran.

In the end, whether to sign this contract or not was for Chu Xiaoran to decide.

At that moment, Chu Xiaoran was also in a dilemma; even her eyebrows were knitted in concern. The points made by Xiao Zheng and Ah Bai were all valid, yet each had its flaws.

"Is this the price of striving?" Chu Xiaoran sighed softly in her heart. If she wanted to achieve her goals and fulfill her dreams, signing with Splendor was the best choice, but doing so would mean losing her freedom. Even if she became extremely popular in the future with the power to speak for herself, she didn’t know how much energy it would take to resolve this matter.

One cannot have the best of both worlds.

After much thought, Chu Xiaoran’s gaze finally became firm, and she said, "Ah Zheng, I’m sorry, but I choose to sign this contract."

A faint smile appeared at the corner of Ah Bai’s mouth, and, unexpectedly, Xiao Zheng smiled as well and said, "Having the courage to make your own choices, Xiao Ran, you’ve grown up."

Xiao Ran did not agree with his suggestion, and indeed Xiao Zheng was a bit displeased. However, Xiao Zheng knew that when faced with the difficulties and decisions on the path ahead, one could only achieve the greatest success by making their own choices. Advice from others can be heeded, but one should not rely completely on it.

Only by being self-reliant can one truly become strong.

"Thank you."

Chu Xiaoran whispered.

Seeing that the discussion had come to an end, Ah Bai smiled and said, "Well, then, I’ll go and call Li Yunan in now."

"Sure."

Both Xiao Zheng and Chu Xiaoran nodded.

Ah Bai immediately left the room, found Li Yunan, and brought him in, saying, "Mr. Li, we’ve discussed it and decided to sign the contract. I hope we can have a pleasant collaboration in the future."

Li Yunan laughed heartily and said, "You have a lot of courage. Anyone can see that this contract is quite domineering. Previously, many who saw this contract were scared off, lacking the courage to sign,

little knowing that the moment they walked away, they gave up an opportunity that could have changed their destiny! I can assure you that making this decision today, you will definitely not regret it."

Chu Xiaoran gracefully responded, "I hope so."

Li Yunan smiled and picked up a pen from the table, handing it to Chu Xiaoran.

Chu Xiaoran took the pen and solemnly signed her name on the contract.

The moment she wrote down her name, she let out a breath, settling this matter once and for all.

From now on, she would be turning a new page in her life, and what that would look like would only be revealed in time.

"Hahaha, very good, you can go back first. Take some rest. In a couple of days, the company will send a notice to commence the first round of training for you," Li Yunan said with a jovial laugh, then his expression turned serious, "However, I must remind you here that our company’s training is notoriously strict in the industry, so you better be mentally prepared."

Chu Xiaoran nodded firmly and said, "Don’t worry, Mr. Li, I will work hard."

"Hehe, good."

Li Yunan smiled.

Xiao Zheng and the others also nodded, then bid their farewells and left.

...

At the juncture of Zhonghai, Nan City, and Jiangcheng, there is a complicated geographical region where mountains abound and large swamps and lakes are present.

According to some experts, this is a very special geological period formation, rare worldwide and of significant research value.

But, because the terrain here is too complicated, and the vegetation is thick with wild beasts roaming around, no one lives here, and it has always been a place rarely touched by humans throughout history.

However, in recent days, this area became bustling as individuals from all directions arrived, entering it.

Unafraid of the complex terrain and ferocious wildlife, they moved swiftly and powerfully, clearly experts of the highest caliber!

Why were so many formidable individuals entering this uninhabited place?

In the middle of this complex terrain, there is a vast flat area, surrounded by mountains that seal it off entirely.

This place is particularly strange; the ground is barren, revealing a blood-red hue, as though it has been stained by fresh blood.

In fact, the reason behind this is that the soil conditions are unsuitable for plant growth and unsuitable for the survival of most organisms, hence the barrenness.

Under the clear sky, a simple stage had been built on this blood-red plain, and around this makeshift platform, there were shadows of people—several hundred in number!

Though they varied in appearance, the glint in their eyes was sharp; all were martial artists.

"Master, what kind of gathering is this? You hurriedly brought me here without telling me anything," a fourteen or fifteen-year-old boy curiously asked a middle-aged man beside him.

The two were from a small sect known as the Golden Saber Sect, which had been very powerful historically, but had now declined to just these two members.

"This gathering is called the Martial Arts Alliance, which is a grand meeting held by hundreds of martial arts forces from Zhonghai, Nan City, Jiangcheng, and others!" The middle-aged man was very kind to his only disciple from Golden Saber Sect, explaining in detail.

"So why are they holding such a meeting? Is it because some terrible demon has appeared, and all the righteous martial artists need to unite their strength to eradicate this threat?" the boy naively asked, recalling some plot lines from martial arts novels he had read.

"Hehe, where in this world is there a clear-cut righteous path and evil path?" The middle-aged man couldn’t help but shake his head and chuckle, then added, "However, what you said is quite similar to the purpose of this meeting, which is indeed to deal with one person."

"Just one person? Who is this person who requires so many to come together to deal with him? He must be incredibly powerful," the boy eagerly inquired.

"Heh!"

As the boy expressed his thoughts, someone nearby let out a cold laugh, full of derision.

The middle-aged man was about to answer the boy’s question, but upon hearing the scornful laughter, his eyebrows furrowed, and he looked towards the source of the noise.