Chapter 1764: Chapter 946: Infiltration (Part 2)
Setting out from the mountain range, Lin Feng’s spiritual horse galloped for two days and nights without rest, and arrived at the military camp in the west of Central State a day ahead of schedule.
It was outside the forest, essentially at the foot of the mountain.
As Lin Feng reached the area, he noticed many military scouts placed strategically within the forest, causing his heart to suddenly tense. Surely this must be a key military area; would his venture here invite trouble?
However, when Lin Feng presented the Token given by the Princess to these soldiers upon passing a checkpoint, they courteously let him pass.
Lin Feng wondered why the Princess didn’t use her own identity to rescue people, and then realized that if she did, it would be akin to publicly announcing she was the Hierarch of the Court pursuing the Heaven Alliance. Wouldn’t that be a joke?
Lin Feng shook his head and continued riding forward.
The cultivation of these armored soldiers was above the Four Spirits Seal, and Lin Feng could easily overtake them by his own advantage.
In fact, Lin Feng might be able to beat one, but could he defeat the two hundred thousand troops here?
Clearly impossible, so Lin Feng thought to successfully rescue people, he’d need to find those who could assist; after all, these soldiers are of the Human Realm following orders to capture people—their guilt doesn’t fall upon them. Thus, Lin Feng’s principle is to avoid conflict during his actions if possible.
As agreed, Lin Feng kindled a beacon fire on a cliff, and a man descended from the sky before him.
The man spoke to Lin Feng: "Who are you?"
Lin Feng said nothing but directly showed the Sky Alliance Token to the newcomer...
Nightfall arrived swiftly, and Lin Feng and the newcomer entered the Western Army’s camp. At this moment, Lin Feng was drinking with the newcomer inside a tent.
A fragrant yak meat dish was placed on the table, cooked with secret spices that made it tasty and tender.
Lin Feng picked up a dagger, sliced off a piece, and chewed it, feeling particularly hungry after such a long ride.
After indulging, Lin Feng began to discuss matters with the newcomer.
The newcomer said to Lin Feng: "The members have been detained in the eastern prison; they’ll all be brought out for execution tomorrow."
Upon hearing about the planned execution, Lin Feng drew a sharp breath, grateful to have rushed here overnight; otherwise, he’d only be left collecting their ashes.
Lin Feng recalled Mu Yu telling him two days ago that the Princess had arrived here, so he asked the person in front of him: "Brother, what is your honorable surname?"
The man, wearing armor, respectfully replied to Lin Feng: "My surname is Jia, given name Liang."
Realizing this was Jia Liang, Lin Feng asked him: "I heard two days ago the Princess had arrived at the camp, is it true?"
Jia Liang responded quickly to Lin Feng’s inquiry: "The Princess is settled with the Central Army, very well protected and safe."
He thought Lin Feng might want to harm the Princess, so he quickly informed him about the current situation.
Lin Feng noticed the subtlety in his words, thinking Jia Liang, merely an outside member, feared knowing the identity of his Hierarch, thereby inadvertently protecting the Princess.
It was perfect for the Princess to use her dual identities strategically—one to infiltrate the Court, the other to regain control and restore her father’s realm.
Currently, the real Emperor of the Human Realm is secretly detained; the Princess needs to rescue her members and use her identity to gain control over the Western Army.
Preparing thoroughly to restore the dynasty, Lin Feng recalled how the Court had been corrupt over the last decade, causing suffering for the people—all the work of the Cult, making his heart fill with righteous anger.
Helping the Princess retrieve the realm and bring light back to the Human Realm is the most direct way to restore peace and prosperity.
Of course the Princess couldn’t rescue the members herself, as her identity mustn’t be exposed; hence she asks Lin Feng to act, whose reputation in Peace City has already shaken the world—an exemplar of the Righteous Path, giving Lin Feng legitimate reason to save her members without suspicion.
Being a hero of the Human Realm, a City Lord, the Court would naturally give Lin Feng some leeway, letting the matter settle peacefully.
The Court assigned Lin Feng as City Lord because they had no choice but to yield to him, prompting the Princess to choose Lin Feng for the mission.
Arriving at the Western Army to rescue Heaven Alliance, Lin Feng naturally had the strength to rescue the Six Great Sects, making him a natural choice to be elected as the Hierarch by the Six Great Sects.
Some members of the Six Great Sects are also part of Heaven Alliance, ensuring Lin Feng’s solid backing within them. If Lin Feng secures the position of Hierarch well, it adds tremendous support to restoring the Princess’s realm.
Once informed of the Princess’s safety by Jia Liang, Lin Feng spoke no more.
He politely excused himself, saying he was tired and wished to retire to bed. The newcomer agreed and advised Lin Feng to rise early and not delay the rescue.
Lin Feng replied, "Rest assured, there will be no mistake."
The newcomer left the tent, heading elsewhere to rally others for tomorrow’s operation.
Unbeknownst, midnight arrived, and Lin Feng donned black clothing and masked himself. This night apparel was given to him by Feng Ling at Star Fall Mountain, who had taught Lin Feng to practice Shadow Technique, first learning to wear night assault attire to understand the mindset of a cloaked figure.
Lin Feng then realized this technique was created by a man in black, yet today he finally became such a figure.
This time it’s for saving others, not killing; Lin Feng is no assassin but a warrior of the Righteous Path.
In the Western Army camp, the tent adjacent to the Central Army belonged to the Princess.
In the dark night, Lin Feng skillfully employed his movement technique to enter the tent, where the Princess was bathing.
A black-clad figure appeared behind her as she soaked in the bath, with only her shoulders visible, yet this was already alluring enough. However, the figure was unperturbed.
The Princess, facing away from the figure, said: "Young Hero Lin, you arrive at just the right time."
Lin Feng hadn’t planned to come at this moment; who knew when he infiltrated the Central Army’s forbidden land that he’d find its defense formidable, leading him to hide in the Princess’s chamber?
Unexpectedly arriving here, he found the Princess bathing.
Lin Feng chuckled inwardly, as Hua Shengmi teased him: "You really can’t change, can you? Always attracting flowers."
Hua Shengmi wasn’t wrong; Lin Feng’s journey seemed endlessly intertwined with women.
After speaking, the Princess didn’t wait for Lin Feng to cover his eyes, but got up from the bath deliberately to ensure seamless action.
The Central Army’s Imperial Guard entered outside the tent, calling: "Princess."
The Princess, with her graceful voice, replied to the guards outside: "What’s the matter?" Her words carried authority.
A General in armor, a striking red, entered politely and bowed: "We are searching for spies and wondered whether the Princess is safe now.
The General also tested the Princess then, considering the Princess was behind the curtain and, as a man, he couldn’t enter, thus he stood in the hall.
Seeing the Princess rise from the bath without shutting his eyes, Lin Feng didn’t close his eyes because he wasn’t accustomed to it. As a cultivator, Lin Feng had to stay alert, for if anyone attacked him or the Princess while his eyes were shut, danger would ensue.
Lin Feng, not closing his eyes, showed composure and calmness typical of a man, which didn’t surprise the Princess either. The sight was beautiful—the fair skin, tender body, delicate curves enticing one’s soul, making Lin Feng almost forget to breathe.
