Chapter 2113: Yielding

Chapter 2113 -2111: Yielding

Ahead, swords are drawn. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ

“Tsk, the Demon Clan is going to have an internal conflict.”

On the dilapidated city gate tower of First Line Pass, strong individuals from the Ancestor Dragon Golden Core Perfection Realm, such as Asura Blade, Wind God Sword, and Wine Taoist, are in charge of overseeing the rear. Although they are aware that the Fire Phoenix Camp has already reached an agreement with them, today they are performing a play.

Initially, Asura Blade and Wind God Sword were indifferent to this cooperation, thinking that the Fire Phoenix Camp was mostly a ragtag group with no real strength compared to the elites of the three camps, almost akin to cannon fodder.

The only ones with some strength were Li Feng and Chong Xuan; the others were not worth worrying about.

Even if this kind of strength achieved cooperation and counterattacked the Demon Clan camp, how much chaos could it really cause?

Many people were not optimistic about this cooperation.

Today, they participated in this play with a slightly amused attitude, taking the opportunity to kill recklessly since the other party requested it, enjoying the thrill of battle.

But unexpectedly, this seemingly ragtag Fire Phoenix Camp was not entirely composed of cannon fodder, and its core strength was commendable. Especially the old turtle Chong Xuan, who possessed a pure Xuanwu Bloodline and could not be easily defeated, even when surrounded by six of them.

Even though they didn’t unleash their full power, six against one should have been overwhelmingly in their favor.

“In the recent battle, the Demon Clan camp surprisingly did not send out a Demon King to assist, leaving tens of thousands from the Fire Phoenix Camp to face us alone. It seems the Three Marshals of the Demon Clan are indeed unaware of Li Feng’s return, and Li Feng flaunting the Fire Phoenix banner must have struck a nerve with them.”

“The other party is shamelessly using us as a tool to kill demons, clearly intending to bury tens of thousands from the Fire Phoenix Camp at First Line Pass.”

Wind God Sword slowly said.

“Furthermore, on the first day, the Demon Clan pressured us with their entire army, even the Three Demon Marshals took action, making us believe the three-day breakthrough of our pass was their true intentions. But in the last two days, they sent the Fire Phoenix Camp to die; if we weren’t aware of their other arrangements, we might have fallen for their trick.”

Asura Blade, who appeared rugged but was extremely meticulous in thought, pinpointed the key issue.

“Indeed, if Li Feng hadn’t informed us, this bizarre behavior from the Demon Clan would have triggered our suspicion but would only have led us to believe they were creating a false impression, perhaps as a strategy to mislead us.”

“Thus, three days passed, the Demon Clan’s arrangement would have succeeded fully; even if we wanted to remedy the situation, it would be too late.”

Wine Taoist squinted his eyes, observing the tense sword-drawn confrontation ahead. Now it seems the cooperation was the right choice, the Demon Marshals thought we were still unaware of everything, hence seemed overly anxious.

But on second thought, if Li Feng weren’t alive, the Fire Phoenix Camp would have been mere fish on a chopping board, incapable of stirring up any storm.

The current situation was all orchestrated by that kid behind the scenes; even they were “listening to” the arrangements of the other side.

“What do you think, will they battle?”

“If they really start fighting, I fear our previous plans will fall through.”

If the Fire Phoenix Camp starts fighting the Wolf Riders at the rear, and both sides engage in fierce combat, how could the Three Marshals remain indifferent?

“They won’t fight; the Fire Phoenix Camp just had a massive fight with our garrison at First Line Pass and wasn’t at a disadvantage, with casualties over half. Now, if the Three Marshals send their elites to massacre the Fire Phoenix Camp, how will they explain themselves to the public?”

“After all, the truth that Li Feng is an impostor hasn’t spread, Fire Phoenix Camp remains the military force of the Demon Country, such blatant purging of dissidents would be too foolish, to say the least. If they really did this, we lose nothing.”

“But the Three Marshals of the Demon Clan are outstanding figures among demons; they are not the brainless kind that would make such mistakes. Hence, they won’t let us see such a joke.”

Before Wine Taoist’s words fell, a figure appeared in the sky, it was indeed a messenger from the Feather Clan.

“Ha, the show ends here, let’s prepare for the next one.”

Wine Taoist watched as warriors retreated entirely back to First Line Pass. Although two to three thousand cultivators were lost in this battle, within the grand scheme, these losses were acceptable.

The Feather Clan’s messenger brought the commander’s order permitting the retreat, issued by the Lion Commander, confirming Wine Taoist’s predictions. The Demon General, as the strongest among the Demon Clan and their leader, couldn’t possibly be brainless.

In the battlefield, the cruel extermination of a fiercely fighting Demon Clan army would not even be understood by the troops of the three tribes, let alone the fact that within the three camps, the main force of the Three Marshals occupies less than a tenth, even with the tribe’s vassals barely accounting for thirty percent.

More are demons from various medium and small tribes; once the military heart is disturbed, leaving them alone, this million-strong Demon Clan will struggle to unite.

Though the Demon Clan practices survival of the fittest, tens of thousands of weak tribes gathered together still possess considerable strength.

The Lion Commander backed down, undoubtedly bolstering the Fire Phoenix Guards, who then directly marched toward the Wolf Riders’ battle formation.

“Make way.”

Gu Feng exhaled a breath, then ordered the Wolf Riders to make way, which suddenly boosted the morale of the remaining tens of thousands of demons from the Fire Phoenix Camp.

They repelled the Human Clan and even made those arrogant elite from the Eight Tribes yield to them; what an honor.

Tens of thousands of demon warriors from the Fire Phoenix Camp crossed the blockade of the Wolf Riders and returned to their camp.

“Lion Commander, these cannon fodder are too arrogant.”

The Lion Commander remained indifferent: “There will be opportunities to deal with them sooner or later, today is already the third day, our garrison at First Line Pass still thinks we’re using this as a breakthrough point.”

“Ha, yet little do they know that everything has fallen under the calculation of the Great Sage from Qingqiu, Ancestor Dragon’s four walls, breaking one renders the other three useless, and it’s estimated that they will act tonight.”

The Lion Commander comprehended the whole plan; in front of First Line Pass, it was all a smoke screen, including the feast inviting Li Feng. They already knew Li Feng’s identity but didn’t reveal it, allowing Li Feng to pass on the message to First Line Pass.

Afterward, they lured Li Feng away and eliminated him, utilizing First Line Pass to erase all traces left by Li Feng. Now, they just await the news that West Pass has fallen, leaving First Line Pass’s garrison dumbfounded.

With West Pass fallen, if First Line Pass’s garrison doesn’t want to be surrounded, they can only retreat, the next battle would be progressing toward Ancestor Dragon City.

“We only need to wait for good news.”

The Lion Commander curled his lips, then turned around and walked down the lookout tower.

“Mr. Zhuge, is your array set up?”

“Yes, time was tight so couldn’t lay it out completely, but I’ve placed a Sky-Covering Array in the southeast of the camp, enough to block the Wolf Clan camp’s surveillance of the Fire Phoenix Camp.”

“Moreover, this Sky-Covering Array only lasts three hours since covering such a large area consumes too much energy.”

“That’s sufficient.”

“Just waiting for nightfall, the real drama begins.”