EBE #535 - Already laid out
#535 - Already laid out
Such a large-scale army gathering, like dark clouds pressing down, enveloped the Fire Demon Clan, rapidly advancing north.
In a simple farmhouse on the outskirts of Extreme West Fire Demon City, Leng Xiaoyao stood quietly, gazing up at the dark clouds formed by the Fire Demon Legion's warships, a faint smile on his lips. He had fully recovered.
Li Chengfeng, in light of the valuable information he provided and his loyal allegiance, not only restored his health but also used the remains of the Sea Beast Clan's former chieftain, Great Ape King, for sacrificial refinement, allowing him to seize and be reborn, and bestowed upon him a unique forbidden armor.
This allowed his Fire Clan power to merge with the Great Ape King's might, his strength soaring to the realm of a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, his power terrifying. However, at this moment, he appeared ordinary, his aura restrained.
Beside him, the little fox demon Yaoqi stood tall and graceful, exquisitely beautiful, her temperament extraordinary, her cultivation having reached the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, her understanding of the Dao of Space even more profound.
It was she who, with the aid of space power, helped Leng Xiaoyao traverse numerous obstacles and arrive at this place, her contribution immeasurable.
She was silent and gentle, five delicate plum blossoms adorning her hair, actually transformed from Lao Mo.
Leng Xiaoyao stared at the dark clouds, a look of determination in his eyes.
He held a swaddled infant in his arms, the infant gazing at the sky, giggling innocently.
Beside him, a beautiful but plainly dressed woman, Leng Jieao's wife, Haitang, with tears in her eyes, pleaded, "Young Master, please return my child to me, spare our family.
Leng Jieao is loyal and devoted, having conquered the Extreme West for you. Even if there is no merit, there is still hard work.
Why do you threaten us so now? What is the reason behind making Jieao oppose the Fire Demon Clan?
You once promised to help him avenge, but now you have gone back on your word?"
If Leng Xiaoyao were his former self, he would have already taken action, but at this moment, he smiled, patiently explaining, "You don't understand, this situation is special.
I have a new mission, and the Fire Demon Clan no longer recognizes me as the Young Master, letting that Leng Zizai replace me.
With that old thief's style, once I appear, I will surely be met with a ruthless attack. I am also protecting myself."
The woman Haitang, with tears in her eyes, choked back sobs and said to the Young Master, "Young Master, if that is truly the case, you should not have returned.
The Fire Demon Clan is already Leng Zizai's domain. He has issued strict orders, vowing to eradicate you completely. Your return is undoubtedly a direct threat to the position of Young Master."
Leng Xiaoyao watched coldly, his tone carrying an unquestionable determination, "What do you understand? I have returned this time, vowing to reclaim everything that belongs to me. The Fire Demon Clan? In my eyes, they are nothing but ants."
He turned to glare at the woman Haitang, rebuking, "You, how dare you betray me! I had you infiltrate Leng Jieao's side, but you fell in love with him, truly foolish to the extreme!
I have already shown great mercy by not killing you."
Leng Xiaoyao's tone softened slightly as he continued, "But this time, the task I want Leng Jieao to complete is not dangerous for him. On the contrary, it can help him avenge and even recall his father's soul, unraveling years of mystery.
This is a temptation that Leng Jieao cannot refuse. He knows that he is just a pawn, destined to be discarded sooner or later. The opportunity provided by my master is his only hope for a turnaround."
"As for you, you bore him a son, enjoying family happiness, but what about me? I fell into Li Chengfeng's hands, suffering torture.
Over the years, I have pondered and finally decided to hand over all my trump cards, treating Li Chengfeng with sincerity.
His plan was laid out quietly years ago.
Did you think Leng Jieao would easily cooperate with me? Not so. I captured you, just for an extra layer of insurance, after all, people's hearts are unpredictable."
"For the sake of my master's grand plan, I am willing to bear the burden of infamy, playing the 'villain' once." Leng Xiaoyao's words revealed a deep sense of helplessness and determination, as if everything was within his calculations, all for the final victory.
Upon hearing this, the woman Haitang's body went limp, as if all her strength had been drained away, muttering to herself, "So it was Li Chengfeng's plan, I still can't defeat him after all.
Li Chengfeng's reputation is like thunder, Leng Jieao often uses him as an example, deducing day and night, but can never find a way to break it. You… you really submitted to him?"
Leng Xiaoyao sighed, his eyes complex, "It's not that I was coerced by him, but that I am willing.
Only Li Chengfeng can allow me to realize my dream of ascending to the Immortal Realm, destroy the Fire Demon Clan, and avenge my mother."
His tone revealed a deep hatred for Leng Fengxian, "My mother, she died at his hands, if I don't avenge this, I vow not to be human."
The woman Haitang sighed softly, "I understand.
Leng Jieao's understanding of Li Chengfeng is indeed ingrained in his bones. He often says that Li Chengfeng values love and righteousness, a man of his word, never breaking faith.
Those who try to scheme against him ultimately suffer the consequences themselves. Therefore, cooperating with Lord Li, we can indeed be at ease."
Leng Xiaoyao patted the woman Haitang's shoulder, his tone much gentler, "What day is today?"
The woman paused slightly, answering, "Today is May 13th."
Leng Xiaoyao looked towards the northern sky, a cold glint flashing in his eyes, "July 15th, the Sea Alliance Island army will break out of the ice, at that time, it will be a true battle of dragons and tigers, rivers of blood.
Haha, but don't worry, Leng Jieao will be fine."
His laughter carried a few points of joy and relief, "I'm in a good mood today, so I won't make things difficult for you.
Because I am finally free, Lord Li Chengfeng trusts me, letting me serve him, how can I not be happy?
Let me tell you, the Extreme North will surely be a river of blood, but Leng Jieao, he will be unharmed in this storm."
The Fire Demon Clan's warships traversed the wind and snow at an astonishing speed, arriving at the Extreme North in just half a month.
Leng Jieao, this Fire Demon Clan strategist, quickly discerned the advantages of the terrain, directing his clansmen to diligently set up defenses in the canyon.
Here, a towering ice mountain served as a natural barrier, blocking the piercing cold wind, and also making the ice layer relatively thin, becoming an ideal place for Li Chengfeng's underwater giant sword to break through the ice.
Leng Jiao was well-versed in military strategy, he predicted that Li Chengfeng would choose this place as a breakthrough point, so he mobilized the Fire Demon Clan's elite, collecting materials day and night, constructing a grand formation.
Three days later, the grand formation began to take shape, emitting a chilling aura, as if it was ready to devour all invading enemies.
At the same time, the allied forces of the Horned Demon Clan, Water Source Clan, Myriad Poison Demon Clan, and other clans also arrived one after another, bringing their respective elite troops.
As well as the Evil Dragon Clan's 30,000 troops, they merged with the local rebel army, forming a massive allied force, numbering over a hundred thousand.
They gathered together, vowing to annihilate Li Chengfeng in one fell swoop in this place.
The Evil Dragon Clan's commander-in-chief, an old man with white hair and a weathered face, Xie Nanxing, with evil energy soaring to the sky, murderous aura rampant, stood on high, surveyed the surroundings, and said in a deep voice, "Li Chengfeng, this ignorant child, actually dares to come to my Extreme North to seek death.
Thank you all for coming to help, but the Fire Demon Clan has set up a formation here, do they really believe that Li Chengfeng will break out of the ice from here?"
Leng Jieao bowed respectfully, his tone firm, "Lord Evil Dragon, I dare to guarantee with my life.
Based on my in-depth research of the Extreme North's terrain, as well as Li Chengfeng's style, if he chooses to break out of the ice, this place is undoubtedly the best choice.
Other places have ice layers that are too thick, the commotion is too great, easily revealing his whereabouts. And here, the ice layer is thin, and the ice mountain shields the view, making it easy to launch a surprise attack.
Therefore, I conclude that Li Chengfeng will definitely choose this route to attack. The grand formation I have set up is precisely to crush him in one fell swoop in this place."
The Evil Dragon Clan's commander-in-chief, Xie Nanxing, nodded upon hearing this, praising, "Good! Since this is the case, we will use our army to cooperate with your formation, first launching a fierce attack on them, and then we will handle the rest."
The Supreme Elders of the other clans also expressed their approval, their eyes flashing with greedy light, because everyone knew that capturing Li Chengfeng meant obtaining the spatial treasure in his hands, what a temptation that would be!