Chapter 1977 - 1976: Flag Planting Order

Chapter 1977: Chapter 1976: Flag Planting Order

"I wouldn’t dare."

Vermilion Bird sneered, "You say you wouldn’t dare, but this is what you’re thinking."

Li Feng coughed and said in his mind, "This is just a speculation, perhaps it’s not the truth. Of course, it might be like those in the Demon Clan said, that you gave up everything for love."

"Li Feng, don’t think that just because I’m residing in your dantian now, I can’t do anything to you. Believe it or not, I could swallow your Golden Core like a piece of candy."

Vermilion Bird snorted coldly.

"I believe you, but you wouldn’t really let me say it out loud, would you?"

What Li Feng said to Shadow was actually his speculation, combining some rumors from the Demon Clan, and explaining it from his own perspective. Though it’s quite a conspiracy theory, Li Feng understands that power struggles are only more brutal, and nothing is impossible.

After all, Yan Country has a history of five thousand years, with two thousand years documented in history as being full of scheming; for the pursuit of power, traditional morals and ethics can be completely shattered, including patricide and fratricide among various siblings.

When Li Feng was with his grandfather, he read many ancient books, not just ancient medicine but also history books.

According to his grandfather, the body can be healed, but the heart cannot; the human heart is complex and the most unpredictable.

Vermilion Bird let out a hum.

"I don’t know either; I also heard what you said and combined it with some of my experiences from back then, and I feel there is some possibility."

"Previously, I never thought about it, but indeed, as you said, I had made a choice back then, willing to sacrifice for my kin to become the Phoenix Queen."

"But on the day of the wedding, he appeared and wanted to take me away. The Dragon Emperor indeed flew into a rage and wanted to kill him on the spot, but I intervened and saved him."

"Afterward, things went as you said; I saved him, and the Dragon Emperor sent people to pursue us, but I escaped. In the end, he still died, dying in my arms, and when I returned, everything had changed."

The Fire Phoenix Clan was imprisoned on the Fire Phoenix Platform, their forces crumbled, and some tribes loyal to my Fire Phoenix Clan were exterminated. When I returned to the Fire Phoenix Platform, my kin blocked me from entering.

Later, I was pursued by the Dragon Emperor’s forces until I fled to Molten Lava Volcano and repelled them. For hundreds of years after, I’ve been at odds with the Dragon Emperor.

Previously, I thought it was all my fault, as I only hated the other party for killing the one I loved, leaving me unable to return to my clan.

But after hearing your words, I awakened to the realization that something was amiss. At that time, I had already severed ties with him and let him leave, and my wedding was held in the Demon Capital, surrounded by the Demon Forest. How could a human cultivator enter the Demon Capital?"

"Moreover, I never informed him of my wedding."

"Too many mysteries."

The Vermilion Bird Goddess, the more she thought about it, the more she ground her teeth, realizing after a thousand years that she never imagined she was being manipulated. Li Feng’s words opened her eyes, considering her youth when she inherited the Phoenix Queen’s power with too little experience.

For the following millennium, nobody guided her in these matters, making it natural not to consider the deep-seated schemes involved.

Li Feng sighed; Vermilion Bird was clearly manipulated thoroughly, though it wasn’t like Vermilion Bird didn’t willingly jump into it.

"Damn Dragon Emperor, not only did he manipulate me, but he also caused my death twice. If I don’t avenge this hatred, how do I have the face to live in this world?"

"You, young lad, are quite cunning. If I had met you earlier, I wouldn’t have fallen into the calculation of the Candle Dragon Demon Emperor."

Vermilion Bird said.

"It’s not too late now."

"Mmm, do as you see fit, I’m your strong backing, my power is at your disposal, I only want one result."

Listening to Vermilion Bird’s teeth-gnashing voice, Li Feng directly nodded, "Leave it to me, I will ensure your revenge is fulfilled."

Now being one with Vermilion Bird, although the fate of Ancestor Dragon City is unrelated to him, he cannot let Ancestor Dragon City be utterly destroyed; otherwise, if the Demon Clan occupies Ancestor Dragon City, he will have no way to return.

Besides, his mother is still in Ancestor Dragon City.

However, Ancestor Dragon City is strictly hierarchical; although he’s been here for half a year, he still hasn’t had the chance to interact with the Eight Royal Families of Ancestor Dragon City, even though he’s quite familiar with Sikong Yu from the Sikong family, a First Rank family.

This upcoming battle is an opportunity.

Vermilion Bird returns to silence, and Li Feng looks at the slightly dazed Shadow in front of him, "Alright, don’t think too much. Go and bring Lan and Lei Ba over."

"Yes, Camp Master."

Shadow doesn’t understand all the intricacies, but she knows as long as her Camp Master understands, it’s fine; they’re only responsible for execution, leaving the brain work to the Camp Master.

Soon, Lan, Lei Ba, and others arrived in front of Li Feng.

"We’ll be here for five days; go outside and plant a flag. Say that my Fire Phoenix Clan is recruiting subordinates; any demons willing to join my banner may apply."

"As for the rules, follow what you’ve done before; screen them once. This time, there’s no limit on numbers, whether it’s three to five thousand or ten to twenty thousand, the more, the better."

"Go ahead."

Li Feng directly revealed his plan.

"Yes, Camp Master."

Recruiting demons, Lan and others are already adept at, having practiced in those previous camps. Otherwise, how would Li Feng have amassed those thousands of demons under his command?

Lan and others scattered to the area outside the camp and planted a flag on a broad spot, then read aloud Li Feng’s decree, recruiting trusted aides from those who would respond and pass the combat assessment.

In less than a quarter of an hour, Li Feng’s Flag Planting Order was spread throughout the camp.

"Captain Gu, have you heard the news? That one has planted flags all around, openly recruiting trusted aides; are we really going to do nothing?"

"I’ve already sent the news to my clan’s Demon General, for now, let’s pretend we haven’t noticed. Besides, such a recruitment, how many can they gather?"

Gu Feng heard this and didn’t pay much attention.

The core combat strength of the Demon Country is the eight golden tribes and their affiliated demon clans, while most of the outer demon clans are small tribes that high-level demon clans don’t concern themselves with.

Once the battle begins, these small tribes become cannon fodder; even if the other party recruits them, they won’t be able to overturn anything.

Moreover, waiting for a reply from the Demon General at the front wouldn’t take two or three days; he can afford to wait.

"Old Turtle, you’re knowledgeable, what do you think the Fire Phoenix Clan is up to by planting flags here, is it really just to recruit some trusted aides?"

As the Flag Planting Order spread, many demon clans near the camp also heard the news, but they were unsure, so they collectively approached that old demon clan turtle.

The old turtle didn’t expect to become a guest of honor one day; looking at the surrounding demon clans, he let out a hum.

"Asking for advice without even preparing some wine and refreshments?"

"Quick, bring some wine over."

"We’ve got wine, but you have to give us some insights first." As they spoke, the crowd split open, and an ape clan member stepped forward, throwing over a bamboo tube.

The old turtle took the bamboo tube, opened the cork, sniffed it, "Oh, top-quality Monkey Wine."

"Well, let’s talk then, but it’s just my opinion, so take it or leave it."

"Hurry up and speak, you old turtle."