The rest of the Jutrelians quickly joined in to offer explanations. It seemed that, thanks to the presence of Chen Guo and other top-tier experts, Jutrela had been ruling the leaderboards for some time now.
Furthermore, Chen Guo's feat of single-handedly annihilating two formidable villages had become legendary worldwide. All of this had thrust Jutrela into the spotlight.
Jutrela's prominence, however, had stirred discontent among trial challengers from other nations. Fearing that Jutrela would outpace them, they were desperate to suppress its rise.
"Jutrela is so far ahead. If we don't knock them down a peg, will we ever get our turn in the limelight?" "Jutrela's influence is overwhelming. It must be curtailed!" These were their shared convictions.
Initially, the Beginner Villages were isolated from one another. After the Shan Brothers from Plioya Country suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Chen Guo, no one else wanted to risk such humiliation.
At most, they would make sarcastic comments on the World Channel, lacking any real power to retaliate against Jutrela. This time, however, things were different.
The current professional mission had linked many formidable Beginner Villages, bringing together individuals from various nations. Jutrela, being the most populous country in the world, accounted for one-tenth of the global population.
Statistically, one in every ten people should be Jutrelian, and indeed, that was the case. Out of the thousand or so people present, more than a hundred were Jutrelians, perfectly reflecting the country's demographic share.
At first, the Jutrelians were in a position of strength. But the tide turned when several foreign experts emerged and banded together, forming an unofficial Anti-Jutrela Alliance. The ringleaders were a trio of formidable challengers.
The first was Pami from Zefraoce, a talent of Earth Level who had made significant strides since entering the Whole Heaven Battlefield. Currently, he was recognized as the most powerful contender, boasting a level 28 and a fighting capacity of 30,000. His prowess was undeniable.
Pami strutted into the Whole Heaven Battlefield with supreme confidence, frequently tossing provocations at the Jutrelians. His considerable strength went unchallenged, as the Jutrelians present lacked any formidable experts. They feigned ignorance, inadvertently fueling Pami's already inflated ego.
Strutting around like a peacock, Pami hadn't initially singled out the Jutrelians for his taunts. That changed when Teng Xiong, a Plioyain, decided to stir the pot. Despite being only level 25 with a fighting capacity of 17,000, Teng Xiong stood as the strongest Plioyain there.
The Plioyains harbored a deep-seated resentment toward the Jutrelians, unmatched by any other nation. The Shan Brothers, once the pride of Plioya, had suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of Chen Guo. This loss not only disgraced them but also brought shame upon the entire nation of Plioya. The Plioyains seethed in silence, their hatred for the Jutrelians simmering in the shadows.
Teng Xiong, a master of manipulation, seized his chance upon realizing that the Jutrelian contingent was barely a hundred strong and lacked legends like Chen Guo and Lei Kun. "Honorable Pami, Zefraoce is undoubtedly a global powerhouse, and we in Plioya hold you in high esteem. It's a shame that in the clash of titans, your elephant found itself outmatched," Teng Xiong began with flattery before slyly inciting discord.
His words hit their mark, and Pami's disdain for the Jutrelians grew. "The Jutrelians are nothing but a bunch of schemers. We may be behind now, but we are destined to overtake them! We possess the sacred waters of the Eternal River, the fortitude of cow dung, and our magic oil. They are not even worthy of comparison," Pami declared with contempt.
Teng Xiong added fuel to the fire, "However, if we remain passive, Jutrela's strength won't diminish on its own. Right now, we have an excellent opportunity to weaken the Jutrelians."
"Weaken the Jutrelians?" Pami asked, perplexed. "They have the largest group here. How can we possibly weaken them? I may be powerful, but it's nearly impossible for one person to take on so many at once!"