Chapter 1752: Chapter 1752: Another Commander
"You’re going too?"
Zheng Changge widened his eyes, looking at Bai Yi: "Have you thought it through?"
Bai Yi smiled slightly and said, "What, are you afraid I can’t handle that Li Feng?"
"Not really, it’s just that you personally dealing with Li Feng is like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut. Is he even worth it?"
Zheng Changge knew Bai Yi’s strength very well. Although Bai Yi usually kept a low profile, the Bai Family’s old Family Head considered him the most similar to their legendary ancestor among the younger generation.
The Bai Family’s ancestor was a military deity of his time, an unparalleled genius who influenced an entire era.
"Heh, even a lion uses full strength to catch a rabbit, let alone in this case. Besides, this doesn’t interfere with my plans; it’s just moving the timeline forward a bit."
"Moreover, I can’t always stay behind the scenes. It’s time I start building my own team."
Bai Yi said.
"Should I go too?"
"No, Nine Layers Mountain isn’t suitable for you. You should go to the Wanfa Sect; it’s more fitting for you there. I can handle Nine Layers Mountain alone, and you can better assist me at the Wanfa Sect."
Zheng Changge nodded at his words: "Alright, I’ll listen to you."
The two left Fengyun Tower without further words, and the night passed without incident.
The next day.
The news that Zhang Qiang had assumed the role of captain of the Personal Guard Camp and recruited seven or eight people to join Li Feng’s Personal Guard Camp quickly spread.
Yue Shan and a few others gathered again.
"Tch, I didn’t expect the first to jump out would be this guy." Peng Hai sneered, as Yue Shan glanced over.
"What, you know him?"
With thousands of disciples in the Vermilion Bird Camp, Yue Shan wouldn’t know everyone, especially those without noteworthy backgrounds who didn’t warrant his attention.
"Hmm, just a defeated opponent," Peng Hai laughed dismissively.
"I haven’t heard much about this Zhang Qiang either. What’s his background?"
"Hah, what background does he have? If he had any, he wouldn’t be following Li Feng. Zhang Qiang comes from a humble family in the Lower Three Rings, which has some assets."
"He’s ambitious, tried to rally some others from humble backgrounds to build their own power, but I crushed him once before, causing quite a few to leave his side. He’s stubborn, though; some loyal ones still follow him, but they’re not much of a threat."
"Didn’t expect him to come out now, with Li Feng here. I guess I didn’t step on him hard enough last time to make him see reality."
"Heh, I said only someone foolish would do this. But it’s fine; with those humble folks joining, others will be more hesitant to follow."
"Speaking of which, I don’t know where Li Feng got his confidence, even having Zhang Qiang spread the word that the Personal Guard Camp is only recruiting for three days, and joining isn’t even guaranteed without passing his assessment. Tsk."
"Does he even see if anyone’s joining his Personal Guard Camp? A test? Test who?"
"Just watch; three days will pass quickly, and he’ll learn the disparity. He thinks he’s something special, coming here to flaunt and act at will."
While they were ridiculing.
Suddenly, the sound of a bell echoed.
A large bell on Nine Layers Mountain was struck, once, twice, three times... Initially, Yue Shan and the others didn’t pay attention, but as the bell tolled the fourth, fifth, and sixth times, the entire Nine Layers Mountain fell silent.
"Six times."
One strike meant passing the Martial Strategy Hall’s test, three meant commanding talent, and six meant commander talent. The same honor Li Feng had once received appeared again.
"Gulp."
"What’s going on? In just two days, two people have achieved commander talent. Is something wrong with the Martial Strategy Hall?"
Yue Shan and his group were shocked. Wasn’t it said that a commander talent emerges only once in a century? And this was just a day apart.
"Now Nine Layers Mountain will be lively. I wonder who got the commander talent evaluation this time?"
"Indeed, though it doesn’t matter to us; what I’m curious about is Li Feng’s reaction."
They soon calmed down. Despite their surprise, it didn’t concern them much. The one who should be worried was Li Feng, who was just in the spotlight, now faced with another commander talent.
When rare things aren’t unique, a mountain cannot have two tigers.
Azure Dragon Camp.
Murong Ye, on hearing the bell from the Martial Strategy Hall again, felt disgusted as if swallowing a fly — one wasn’t enough, and now another.
"Someone, go, find out who it is immediately."
Once the leading figure of Nine Layers Mountain, Murong Ye was in a foul mood. He hadn’t cared about losing to Sikong Yu before; even if a woman was strong, she couldn’t sit atop him, especially since she was mainly strong in power but lacking in strategy.
Murong Ye never saw Sikong Yu as a rival; he even considered making her his wife.
With Li Feng’s arrival, his position had become precarious. Before resolving this, another commander talent emerged.
"Yes."
At the Flag Master Mansion of Vermilion Bird Camp, Zhang Qiang heard the commotion, his expression changing as he rushed into the rear courtyard.
"Camp Master."
Zhang Qiang looked at Li Feng, who was lounging in a rocking chair under the sun: "Camp Master, did you hear it?"
Li Feng opened his eyes and looked at Zhang Qiang.
"Having regrets about last night’s choice?"
Zhang Qiang shook his head, "Camp Master, stop joking. I’ve pledged loyalty to you; how could I be indecisive? I’m just a bit worried."
Li Feng smiled lightly, "Worried about what?"
"Even if there is another commander talent, what does it have to do with me?"
Zhang Qiang took a deep breath and said, "Camp Master, you may not care, but the other party might. Two commanders on one mountain will definitely lead to competition."
"This isn’t about wanting to compete; it’s about having to compete."
"Camp Master, should I find out who this new commander talent is?"
"No need, news will come soon. Just let me know when it does." Li Feng replied calmly.
"Yes."
Zhang Qiang felt more at ease seeing Li Feng’s composure, then turned to leave.
Watching Zhang Qiang leave, Li Feng’s lips curled. This could be interesting, though not necessarily bad.
"Awesome, I knew you were amazing, Yi! Nine Layers Mountain’s test isn’t challenging for you." Zheng Changge raised a thumb at Bai Yi as he exited.
"I wonder if Li Feng will lose his composure when he hears this news."
Bai Yi smiled faintly, "He won’t. If this were enough to unsettle him, he wouldn’t deserve the Martial Strategy Hall’s favor. Honestly, before coming here, I had only heard of the Martial Strategy Hall, but experiencing it myself, I realize my own shallowness."
"That Li Feng was rated commander talent; it’s impressive. But my Bai Family has a thousand-year lineage. I wonder, what does Li Feng rely on? I’m getting more intrigued."
"Alright, I still need to head to Nine Layers Mountain. No need to follow me."
