Chapter 1772: Chapter 1772: Heartstrings Stirred
"It’s quite likely."
Sikong Yu pondered for a moment and realized that this was the only path to take. Otherwise, winning that duel within three months would be nearly impossible.
Two tigers cannot share one mountain.
Bai Yi issued this challenge to grind Li Feng into the ground, thus proving that he is the strongest.
Li Feng had no foundation in Ancestor Dragon City, so his only way out was to find a strong backer. Coupled with his Vermilion Bird Bloodline, Li Feng’s path would directly lead to the Vermilion Bird Holy Temple.
In the world of the Kunlun Void,
There are actually three main powers: one is the Demon Alliance established by the ten Demon Ancestors; the second is Ancestor Dragon City, which centers around cultivators; and the third is the neutral Four Holy Beasts.
However, the Demon Alliance’s influence is vast, controlling all directions. Paradoxically, Ancestor Dragon City, despite occupying the central region, is at a disadvantage as it’s a land of great warfare.
To balance the two forces, the Four Holy Beasts reached a friendly agreement with Ancestor Dragon City. Those with the Four Holy Beasts’ bloodline are actually a form of support from the Four Holy Beasts to the Ancestor Dragon City side.
Ouyang Qiuhai listened to Sikong Yu’s deliberations and suddenly lifted his head: "The Vermilion Bird Holy Temple, tsk tsk, sounds quite intriguing."
"Sister Yu, should we catch Li Feng? Maybe there’s some opportunity in it for us."
Sikong Yu frowned slightly, evidently considering the feasibility of this. Ouyang Qiuhai, however, didn’t think much, grabbing Sikong Yu’s arm.
"Sister Yu, this opportunity shouldn’t be missed. It’s the Vermilion Bird Holy Temple, after all! Your bloodline isn’t weak either. If the Vermilion Bird notices you and helps purify your bloodline, you’ll gain immensely."
Sikong Yu was undoubtedly stirred, as the Sikong family sends someone to the Southern forbidden land every generation to seek out the Vermilion Bird Holy Temple and meet the Vermilion Bird Holy Beast, yet they always return empty-handed.
While each of the Four Holy Beasts has its own territory, you can’t just meet them whenever you want.
The Four Holy Beasts set up wards to avoid disturbances, and only those with great fortune might stumble upon them. If you try finding them the conventional way, you won’t succeed, even if you know of their existence, as you won’t know how to enter.
The Four Holy Beasts, the Dragon Valley of the Dragon Clan, the Mist Swamp of the Xuanwu Clan, the Hundred Thousand Mountains of the White Tiger Clan, and the Underground Melt Cave where the Vermilion Bird resides, are perilous areas where one wrong step could cost your life.
If Li Feng knows where the Vermilion Bird is, following him might allow you to meet the Vermilion Bird Holy Beast, and then you could control your destiny.
"Hmm, it’s worth trying."
Sikong Yu was moved. The destiny of women from noble families is often predetermined, marrying into families of equal standing. Certainly, the Sikong family, for the sake of their bloodline continuation, only allows those who have awakened their Bloodline Power to find a compatible partner within the family.
But this combination is destined to be a tragedy.
Sikong Yu didn’t want this, but she couldn’t resist, as it’s the traditional rule passed down through generations, and she couldn’t oppose it. This is why she approached Li Feng for him to marry into the family.
Seeing Sikong Yu’s interest, Ouyang Qiuhai seized the opportunity, saying: "What’s left is how to catch the runaway Li Feng. He must have been in the Nine Layers Mountain as of yesterday, meaning he left no more than a day ago, maybe even less."
This means he might have left the city or maybe not, but it doesn’t matter. We know his destination, so we can intercept him on his way there."
"The Earth Fire Molten Lava Land where the Vermilion Bird Holy Temple is located is to the south of Ancestor Dragon City, so he must pass through First Line Sky."
"Let’s block him there."
Ouyang Qiuhai’s eyes gleamed, and Sikong Yu’s mind flashed with the regional distribution around Ancestor Dragon City. The southern pass of Ancestor Dragon City is First Line Pass; this First Line Sky extends from the Great Rift to the east on one side, and on the other, a boundary mountain stretches from the Northwest to the Southeast."
Between the boundary mountain and the Great Rift, there’s only a narrow path, and First Line Sky’s crucial pass is built in this passage’s path. It’s a suspended city."
After the two women discussed, they left the Vermilion Bird Camp to pack their luggage and head to First Line Pass.
Meanwhile,
On the training ground of the Vermilion Bird Camp, Bai Yi sat high on a platform, overlooking the sparring below.
At this time, Peng Hai stepped onto the platform: "Camp Master, I have a piece of news to report, regarding Li Feng."
"Speak."
Bai Yi said without taking his eyes off the scene.
Peng Hai approached and whispered in Bai Yi’s ear: "According to those I stationed at the Flag Master Mansion, Li Feng may have already left the Nine Layers Mountain, and his whereabouts are currently unknown."
"The only one who might know Li Feng’s whereabouts is Zhang Qiang. Should we detain Zhang Qiang for questioning?"
"Foolish."
Bai Yi glanced lightly at Peng Hai: "Zhang Qiang is Li Feng’s trusted aide and now a Team Leader at the Flag Master Mansion. Even if Li Feng has left, taking overt action against Zhang Qiang would invite negative scrutiny."
"Yes, Camp Master, I didn’t consider it thoroughly enough."
Peng Hai said in a small voice.
"Then should we just do nothing?"
Bai Yi sneered slightly, "Why should I care what he’s doing? Whether he’s running away or searching for solutions, it doesn’t matter. Since I’ve issued the challenge, I have sufficient strength to defeat him."
"Should I fear him? All I need is to crush him with my rightful strength, and that’s enough. So whatever he does is irrelevant."
"Therefore, don’t embellish and do things you think are smart."
"I just need to build the Personal Guard Camp, and after three months of honing, I imagine that even if Li Feng is a salted fish, he won’t be able to turn it around this time."
Bai Yi was full of confidence. Previously dealing with Li Feng was his plan, but as it was executed by his subordinates. This time, he would personally handle it beautifully to show Li Feng what a true gap is.
"Yes, I am taught."
Peng Hai realized he was indeed narrow-minded, seeing Li Feng as a formidable opponent. Looking at the Camp Master’s demeanor and composure, it seemed he didn’t consider Li Feng a threat at all.
Come to think of it, Li Feng’s Personal Guard Camp couldn’t recruit anyone, whereas on their end, they had gathered an elite team, taking in the core individuals from Nine Layers Mountain. Once formed, it surely would be the mightiest.
Bai Yi dismissed Peng Hai with a carefree attitude towards Li Feng’s apparent escape, yet it was indeed unexpected.
But he didn’t believe Li Feng was fleeing because he felt inferior.
Bai Yi directly took out a jade inscribed with an array, left a message, and then instructed someone beside him to send this Sound Transmission Jade out of Nine Layers Mountain, into Zheng Changge’s hands.
