Chapter 1231: Chapter 1231: Leader Showdown
Lian Fu and Meng Yu had deliberated for a long time; Meng Yu’s approach was essentially a last resort, but given the current situation, if matters continued to develop, their fate would only end in complete annihilation.
Meng Yu’s method might still afford them a glimmer of hope for survival.
The next day, Lian Fu dispatched a special envoy from the city to deliver a letter to Len Yue.
The letter conveyed that everyone belonged to the Phantom Spirit family and did not wish for Flower Fragrance City to turn into a land of death and rivers of blood. To prevent the war from causing greater casualties, it was suggested that the final showdown should be decided in a leader-to-leader duel.
Illusion Technique magic is the Attribute Magic of the Phantom Spirit family. Everyone would use Illusion Technique magic to duel, with each side sending three individuals to simultaneously cast Illusion Technique magic for the battle.
If Len Yue’s side lost, they were to allow Lian Fu to lead his nearly ten thousand followers to depart safely.
If Lian Fu’s side lost, then Lian Fu would lead his troops to surrender, leaving them at Ye You’s disposal.
Needless to say, Meng Yu’s cunning calculations were remarkably clever. On the surface, it appeared equitable and reasonable, yet hidden beneath were subtleties.
With each side sending three people, Lian Fu would definitely take the field, followed by Lian Li and Meng Yu.
Lian Fu held the rank of the Demon Emperor, with magic power surpassing Len Yue; Meng Yu was also a top graduate of the Heavenly Magic God’s Castle, possessing exceptional talent in illusions; although Lian Li’s talent was somewhat inferior, she had been rigorously trained by her family since childhood, and her strength was not to be underestimated.
On Ye You’s side, calculation could only yield Len Yue and Yu Sha as the two illusion experts. Despite Ye You and Qin Sisi’s formidable magic power, neither had specialized in Illusion Technique magic, which put them at a disadvantage in the duel. Even if they did take to the field, Meng Yu would feel no pressure.
Len Yue promptly presented the letter to Ye You. After reading it, Ye You let out a sneer and handed it to Qin Sisi.
"Each side sends three people?" Qin Sisi murmured softly, feeling something was amiss.
Ye You glanced at her and said, "The opposing side is undoubtedly sending Lian Fu, Lian Li, and Meng Yu to the field. On our side, besides Len Yue and Yu Sha, it seems challenging to find a suitable third person."
With Ye You’s brief prompting, Qin Sisi quickly understood the crux of the matter and furrowed her brow slightly, saying, "Facing two against three, the odds of winning are small."
Ye You nodded slightly and said, "But the crown has already been put on; if we refuse, the world will think I fear them, relying solely on numbers to win. Moreover, to satisfy personal desires, disregarding the lives of over ten thousand soldiers of the Phantom Spirit family."
Qin Sisi looked at Ye You worriedly, not wishing for him to fail or for his reputation to suffer.
Len Yue calmly said, "Your Highness, I actually have a person in mind."
Sitting beside her, Yu Sha stood up and said, "I also have someone in mind."
Ye You watched them with interest and said, "Oh? Let’s hear it."
Len Yue and Yu Sha exchanged smiles and replied in unison, "Huan."
"Huan?" Ye You’s expression showed some surprise. Len Yue’s daughter, who was just ten years old? A decisive leader duel of life and death, putting a ten-year-old girl in the field?
Qin Sisi thought for a moment and said to Ye You, "I also think Huan is the most suitable candidate."
Ye You laughed, "Since you all consider Huan suitable, I’ll place the outcome of this battle on Huan."
Len Yue quickly wrote back to Lian Fu, agreeing to his proposal and conditions, and also added one condition: the leader duel would take place in three days.
Lian Fu and Meng Yu deemed this condition trivial, believing Ye You could not find another illusion expert within three days.
Glancing across the entire Demon Sacred Realm, there may be many who know Illusion Technique magic, but experts well-versed in it are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns. Even if the illusion teachers from other academies of Heavenly Magic God’s Castle came, Meng Yu would not regard them seriously.
During these three days, Len Yue and Huan underwent intensified training from Yu Sha and made use of the Magic Crystal Stone and elixir gifted by Ye You.
In terms of theoretical study of Illusion Technique magic, no one in the Demon Sacred Realm was more adept than Yu Sha. A master imparts high skills, and furthermore, Len Yue and Huan were naturally talented in illusion, with potential for development.
Ye You’s Magic Crystal Stone and elixir could significantly boost magic power in a short time; Len Yue and Huan were adept at Illusion Technique magic but lacked in magic power. Addressing this weakness was crucial.
Three days later, Huan successfully advanced from a magic apprentice to a magician, with magic power greatly increased, allowing for more sophisticated Illusion Technique magic.
Len Yue’s great magic power reached the peak of Magic God, a vast gulf separating the Magic God and Demon Emperor, impossible to cross in a short time.
Yet, due to Len Yue’s years of dedicated practice in Illusion Technique magic, the level of illusion she displayed was no less than Lian Fu’s.
This leader duel was going to be extremely fierce.
The appointed time arrived, and both sides’ warriors knew of this battle, aware that it was the battle determining the final victory or defeat, their emotions running high, especially the ones following Lian Fu, for the outcome of this duel would decide their fate.
The grand city gate slowly opened, two squads of armored guards filed out, lining up on both sides; lastly, today’s main protagonists: Lian Fu, Lian Li, and Meng Yu.
All three were dressed anew, adorned richly, with resplendent gemstones embellishing their garments, exquisite embroidery lifelike, smiling with heads held high.
Ye You, with Qin Sisi, sat atop a tall Green Scaled Chariot, observing the trio’s confidence with a mocking smile at the corner of his lips. One arm encircled Qin Sisi, while the other gently signaled for Len Yue and others to take the field.
Len Yue and Yu Sha did not dress up much, wearing their usually semi-worn clothes, as if not stepping onto a life-and-death battlefield, but merely going out for a stroll.
However, Len Yue specially prepared new clothes for Huan, the delicate pink dress complementing the girl’s rosy cheeks, resembling a newly blossomed lotus on a leaf.
Seeing the diminutive Huan appear, Lian Fu, Lian Li, and Meng Yu were initially stunned, then exhibited strange smiles.
Ye You must be crazy, right?
The leader duel to decide victory or defeat, yet sending a girl not fully grown on the field was a joke.
Not only did Lian Fu’s side find it ridiculous, but even Ye You’s army contained many who were perplexed, whispers of surprise and disbelief arose from the crowd.
Lian Fu took a step forward, gallantly asking Ye You, "Your Royal Highness, are you certain of your choice?"
Ye You merely smiled silently, lowering his head to stroke Qin Sisi’s hair.
Qin Sisi glanced at Ye You and replied coolly, "I’m certain. Chief Lianfu can begin anytime."
Lian Fu had hit a soft spot, and before the numerous soldiers, felt slightly embarrassed, causing his expression to darken.
