Chapter 383: Cage and Enke’s Decision

Chapter 383: Chapter 383: Cage and Enke’s Decision

After mastering skills related to Spiritual Power, Chu Fan stayed with the Hanmo Clan for another five days. Of course, he spent that entire time continuing his research into Spiritual Power.

Li Haiqin came looking for Chu Fan a few times during this period, but it was impossible for the two of them to return to their former relationship.

She did notice, however, that Chu Fan was no longer as awkward as he had been a few days prior.

After saying goodbye to Zederk, Jisierk, and Li Haiqin, Chu Fan left Vast Sea City.

He didn’t take a Wind Chasing Beast.

With his current Body Technique, his speed was many times faster than a Wind Chasing Beast. Riding one might save energy, but it certainly wouldn’t save time.

Zhen Yang Ascendant had said that Niu Guli would be attending an ancestral worship ceremony in eight months, presenting the perfect opportunity to strike. Three months had already passed since his meeting with Zhen Yang Ascendant, leaving only five. He wouldn’t be able to rest easy until he had gathered all the Profound Iron Orders.

If some unforeseen problem arose, wouldn’t he miss this golden opportunity?

Besides, he still had to carefully plan how to get the three Profound Iron Orders from Ran Lin and the others.

Chu Fan’s first destination was the Cage Race.

The journey from Vast Sea to Blue Sea was over sixty thousand li. Chu Fan covered the distance in just three days, and that was only traveling at full speed during the day while resting at night. If he had traveled day and night, he would have been even faster.

However, Daru, Moqish’s second uncle, who had left Vast Sea City seven or eight days before Chu Fan, had only returned three days before Chu Fan’s own arrival at Blue Sea.

As soon as Daru returned, he pulled Enke into a secret chamber. He told him everything that had happened in Vast Sea City, including the outrageous actions of that bastard Moqish.

Enke was both shocked and furious upon hearing the tale.

"That stupid pig Moqish! I should have killed him with my own hands back then," Enke said, gritting his teeth.

"Father, the biggest problem now is what we should do. The White Wolf King’s Envoy has already made it clear to me that the White Wolf King is furious with our Cage Race and will inflict punishment."

"Tell me the details of that day again. Did the White Wolf King really appear? And he led hundreds of thousands of beasts? Did those beasts obey the commands of that envoy named Huo Er with perfect discipline?" Enke asked, still doubtful.

"Father, every word I say is true, and I saw it all with my own eyes. Two Mahayana Realm Martial Artists from the Southern Domain group charged at the Lord Envoy. Before they could even make a move, the Lord Envoy summoned a black Lion Shadow. Those two Mahayana experts didn’t even have time to flee before they were instantly slain."

Even now, as Daru recalled the scene, his eyes were filled with deep fear.

He then recounted the events of that night once more, not forgetting to add, "Kaleha and Yino also saw it with their own eyes. Father, you can summon them for questioning as well."

Enke fell silent, pondering as he paced back and forth in the room.

"I will not hand over the Profound Iron Order. At least, not until I have personally confirmed whether that White Wolf King is real," Enke finally said, steeling his resolve.

Hearing his father’s decision, Daru grew anxious. "Father, if we do this, the White Wolf King will surely be enraged! Our Cage Race will be stripped of its status in the Golden Clan!"

"Stripped of our status? The Qinke Race has held the title of Khan for over a thousand years. Even if the White Wolf King has truly returned, does he think he can just replace the Khan King on a whim? Let’s not even talk about the Wolf Armies of our Eight Great Clans—the Qinke Race alone commands a White Wolf Army a million strong. A fight against the White Wolf King... we might just stand a chance."

Seeing his second son was about to argue further, Enke simply dismissed him.

He then summoned a Mahayana Realm Close Guard and instructed him, "You will go to Han City personally. Inform the Khan King that the White Wolf King has appeared in Vast Sea City. Tell him that the White Wolf King intends to install a new Khan to rule the Grassland and that several of the Eight Great Clans have already chosen to submit. However, our Cage Race follows only the Khan King’s lead. Even if it costs us the last man of our clan, we will defend the Qinke Race’s legitimate rule."

"Patriarch, what did you just say? The White Wolf King appeared in Vast Sea City?" the Close Guard asked in disbelief.

"What? Do you intend to defy me?" Enke glared, his voice sharp.

The Close Guard quickly knelt. "This servant wouldn’t dare. I will set off for Han City at once."

Enke waved his hand, and the Close Guard departed, leaving Enke alone in the room.

He stood by the window with his hands behind his back, silent for a long time, but his gaze grew increasingly resolute.

’You want our Cage Race to just stand by and let you punish us as you please? You’re dreaming. Even if you are the real White Wolf King, it won’t happen. The Cage Race has developed for over a thousand years. Generations of our people have striven to achieve our current status. What has the White Wolf King ever given our Cage Race?’

At this thought, Enke shouted to the outside, "Zhebei!"

A figure flew to his side.

Enke ordered him, "Starting today, strictly screen everyone entering Cage City. All must enter through the city gates. Anything that flies in—even a bird—is to be shot down. If anyone arrives claiming to be the White Wolf King’s Envoy, or who calls himself Huo Er, there is no need to report to me. Kill them on the spot!"

Although Zhebei was somewhat confused, as a Guard of the Cage Race, he had to obey the Patriarch’s orders unconditionally. He answered, "Yes," and immediately withdrew.

Afterward, the screening process for entering Cage City became incredibly strict. Anyone arriving was required to register their name, place of origin, and purpose for visiting. They even needed someone to vouch for the truth of their statements.

When Chu Fan arrived at Cage City, he saw the strict inspections at the gate from a distance. He remained cautious and didn’t approach directly, instead listening to the questions the soldiers were asking.

After watching more than a dozen people enter the city, Chu Fan had a good idea of what was going on.

’It seems Enke has no intention of cooperating,’ Chu Fan thought to himself.

Since he had his suspicions, Chu Fan wasn’t about to march brazenly into the city and demand the Profound Iron Order directly from Enke.

With his Illusory Body Technique and Inner Binding Seal Divine Technique, entering the city without revealing his identity would be all too easy.

He waited outside the city for a while until he saw a merchant caravan. Then, using the same method he had on Huo Er outside Ukolok Inner City, he tossed one of the caravan’s guards into the Jun Tianjian World. He then assumed the guard’s appearance and entered Cage City.

Moreover, thanks to his new Spiritual Power skills, this time he was also able to search the man’s memories. This allowed him to interact with the other members of the caravan with much greater ease.

That very night, Chu Fan found the residence where Daru lived.

Daru, who was already worried and disagreed with his father’s actions, jumped in fright when Huo Er suddenly appeared before him.

"Lord Envoy, the screening to enter Cage City is so strict! How did you get in here?"

Daru’s residence was located in the rear courtyard of the Cage Race’s main estate. If entering the city was difficult, wouldn’t entering the main estate be even harder?

That was why Daru was so incredibly curious, especially since Huo Er had appeared before him without a sound.

"The White Wolf King is extremely disappointed in your father’s decision. Because of it, your Cage Race will be cast into a state of eternal damnation. But the White Wolf King is merciful to his people, which is why he sent me here to see you," Chu Fan said, feigning a reprimand.