The Bodyguard King’s CEO Wife Chapter 1874: Alliance Assembly

A few days later, a great battle loomed, a moment that would decide the life and death of both camps. Ye Shikai dared not be complacent; he was the one who initiated the challenge. In the entire Underworld, issuing a formal duel challenge was extremely rare. The struggles within the Underworld, whether large or small, never escaped open and covert conflicts, with "intrigue" being the best strategy. Therefore, if one wanted to eliminate a person or an entire group, a surprise attack would be the best method. Launching an unforeseen strike, catching the enemy unprepared, was the best decision, yet Ye Shikai chose to issue a formal challenge and even allowed a few days’ preparation. This would undoubtedly cause a sensation in the Underworld.

He wasn’t sure if Doris would dare to accept the challenge. After all, just from the lineup, the Three Temples were stronger. The Netherworld Palace, War God Temple, and Moon God Temple all had numerous experts. If viewed from Huaxia’s cultivation stages, they were at least in the late stage of Divine Separation, while Nightmare and Wang Kai had already reached the Body Integration Realm. Although Doris was highly skilled and Aphrodite was devious, her followers might not be united.

"Boss, many organizations have already voiced their desire to join our camp, and they are on their way to the base," Worm exclaimed excitedly.

"Great, anyone who comes and is willing to lend me a hand will not be treated unfairly." Ye Shikai continued, "Take a batch of cultivation resources from the Netherworld Palace’s warehouse as a token of my sincerity."

"Okay, I’ll handle it right away," Soul Destroyer nodded in agreement.

"Everyone, to the meeting room, let’s have a proper discussion."

"Okay."

"Yes."

Ye Shikai sat in a chair, smoking a cigarette, carefully examining the map on the table, his expression thoughtful. By his estimation, Doris had only a fifty percent chance of accepting the challenge. If she agreed, the camps would clash head-on, life and death disregarded. Ye Shikai had an absolute advantage; besides the various Underworld experts assisting him, he also had the support of several Huaxia families, aiming to defeat Doris, with an eighty percent certain chance. But if Doris did not accept the challenge, although it would undoubtedly damage the Sea King Palace’s prestige later, she would surely use intrigue to cause significant harm to Ye Shikai.

On the other hand, if Doris did not accept the challenge, where might she appear, in a place where she could inflict fatal damage on the Three Temples...

Ye Shikai carefully considered this; before the great battle, he had to predict where Doris might appear.

"Boss, Emily has arrived," at that moment, the Demoness stepped forward to report.

"Sun God, Emily," Ye Shikai murmured. He still remembered this person from their first meeting at the Main God Conference when Doris and Aphrodite set a trap causing heavy losses. Emily wanted to protect herself initially, but in the end, she had no choice but to side with Ye Shikai, helping the Three Temples escape danger. Though she was a "speculator," she did help the Three Temples after all. Her reason for coming this time was unclear.

"Please invite her in." As one of the twelve Main Gods, Emily was well-known in the Underworld. Since Ye Shikai actively invited them to assist in the battle, he had to treat her with courtesy, especially since Emily was a Main God. He needed to give face. Not long after, Emily entered, with her golden hair and gold soft armor, just like the last time they met.

"Netherworld King, your majesty."

"Wait a moment, let me correct you; I am no longer the Netherworld King; Nightmare is." Ye Shikai waved.

"Alright, though you are no longer the Netherworld King, you are the commander of the Three Temples," Emily replied skillfully, complimenting Ye Shikai. His position seemed to have been "demoted on the surface but actually elevated." Although he wasn’t the Netherworld King now, even the current Netherworld King, Nightmare, was under him. Moreover, he commanded Wang Kai, Ji Qian, and a vast array of organized forces, essentially "commanding a region."

"Well said, please sit," Ye Shikai gestured for Emily to sit down. The people around her were neither warm nor cold, making the atmosphere somewhat awkward.

"Ahem, I heard after the last Main God Conference, you disappeared," Emily casually brought up a topic.

"Yes, it was a near-death experience, but fortunately, Heaven didn’t take my life; it gave me a chance to come back," Ye Shikai responded calmly.

"Emily, let’s be straightforward. Did you come this time to lend me a hand?" Ye Shikai asked in return.

"Indeed, you sent a challenge to the Sea King Palace and an ’invitation’ to everyone in the Underworld. I believe I am not too late," Emily replied plainly. Though she was a "speculator" and might not earn Ye Shikai’s trust, she was at least a Main God. With a Main God assisting in the battle, Ye Shikai would not reject her.

"Of course not; your timing is perfect. Moreover, you are the first Main God to arrive here. I am very grateful. After this succeeds, I will surely reward you generously," Ye Shikai said with a bow.

"This time, Doris will surely die."

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Today was the first day of issuing the challenge. In just one day, many people had already joined the alliance. Ye Shikai counted and found nearly a thousand people, far more than he expected. This was only the first day; he believed more would come tomorrow. In three days, the number of people joining the alliance should not fall below two thousand, which was already close to the total of the Three Temples. With their assistance, Ye Shikai’s chances of winning were greatly increased.

"Qian, do you think Doris will accept our showdown?" Ye Shikai asked. Ji Qian had once been his "Brain" and should have a great opinion.

"I think she won’t. They are not people of honor. Getting them to come out for a fair fight is nearly impossible," Ji Qian voiced her thoughts, which aligned with Ye Shikai’s conjecture.

"Then, if they don’t show up, what should we do?"

"Then we storm the Sea King Palace directly, that’s her lair," Ji Qian continued. "If we take over there, Doris will surely come."

"How can you be so sure?" Ye Shikai questioned. Doris would stop at nothing for victory and didn’t care about face. In a fair fight, they would suffer, so they would definitely refuse the battle. Occupying the Sea King Palace was essentially to lure Doris out; how could she foolishly show up? She would certainly keep refusing, even if Ye Shikai smashed the Sea King Palace to pieces, she would never come out.