Chapter 1991 - 1990: The Three Marshals Confer

Chapter 1991: Chapter 1990: The Three Marshals Confer

Ye Xiu arrived at the central camp and saw the Golden Lion Clan stationed there. Li Feng had once disposed of a genius from the Golden Lion Clan at the Molten Lava Volcano; the body was still in Li Feng’s storage ring.

"Greetings, Lion Commander."

Ye Xiu appeared respectful before the figure. In the eight major golden tribes, the Wolf Clan ranked among the top three in overall strength, but in terms of elite combat power, the Wolf Clan, with six major families and millions of individuals, had only more than a dozen Demon King-level combatants, including the newly promoted Gu Feng, totaling just 14.

However, the Golden Lion Clan number just ten thousand people yet possesses one-third more Demon King-level fighters than the Wolf Clan, as well as a significant number of Demon General level combatants. Almost all adult members of the Golden Lion Clan possess Captain-level combat abilities.

If not for the small population of this clan, it would be a terrifying force indeed.

Lion Commander Wanyan Xiu looked at Ye Xiu entering: "So it’s the Wolf Commander, come in and sit; I just wanted to send someone to find you."

"You should know about the Fire Phoenix Clan situation, right?"

Wanyan Xiu got straight to the point without any pretense. Ye Xiu was accustomed to Wanyan Xiu’s directness.

"Hmm, that’s exactly what I wanted to discuss with you, Lion Commander. After all, dealing with the matter of the Fire Phoenix Clan requires a joint decision."

"Please sit, I’ve already sent someone to notify old Niu."

Currently, the frontline camp is overseen by the Lion Commander, Wolf Commander, and Bull Commander. The others remain at the rear, as the battle has just commenced.

The rear also requires oversight, especially with the chaos in Molten Lava Land, and the ant race revolt needs addressing. For now, the decisions at the frontline camp are made by these three.

It didn’t take long for Niu Gengtian, the Bull Commander, to arrive, lifting the flap of the tent: "Oh, the Wolf Commander is here too; seems like something major is happening?"

Niu Gengtian didn’t stand on ceremony and directly sat at the desk. His burly figure reached an impressive height even seated, nearly one and a half meters tall. If the tent weren’t large enough, he would have to crouch just to enter.

Wanyan Xiu tossed the letter Ye Xiu handed him towards Niu Gengtian: "Read it first."

"What’s with the mystery?"

Niu Gengtian took the letter, quickly scanned through it, and his face suddenly changed: "The Fire Phoenix Clan, weren’t they sealed at the Fire Phoenix Platform? Is the seal loosening?"

"That’s not possible, the Fire Phoenix Platform is fortified by a Demon General, otherwise, the Fire Phoenix Clan couldn’t emerge."

"Could the Dragon Emperor have released them?"

Niu Gengtian speculated several possibilities.

"Let’s hold on. Right now, the Dragon Emperor is in a critical stage of retreat, why would he release the Fire Phoenix Clan to revive them? Nevertheless, the Fire Phoenix Clan isn’t a weak demon clan; maybe they figured out a way to break the seal and have their clan members emerge."

Wanyan Xiu pondered for a moment and said.

"Hmm, I also think so. Currently, only one member of the Fire Phoenix Clan has surfaced. If this were the Dragon Emperor’s doing, the Fire Phoenix Clan would undoubtedly have more than one person emerging, especially considering how strong the Fire Phoenix Clan was once; we all know."

Even Ye Xiu chimed in.

Having heard the two speak, Niu Gengtian continued: "If there’s only one person, then let’s directly crush them. Oh, according to the letter, it seems our rear camp can’t handle them. Let me make a personal trip and eliminate that Fire Phoenix Clan kid and end this trouble."

As Niu Gengtian was about to rise, Wanyan Xiu raised his hand: "Hold on."

"Why, does this matter require deliberation?"

Niu Gengtian looked at the two, then focused on Wolf Commander Ye Xiu: "You’re not speaking on behalf of that Fire Phoenix Clan kid because of some favor he granted you, are you?"

"Or do you have some other thoughts?"

Ye Xiu looked up at Niu Gengtian across from him: "Bull Commander, I don’t quite understand you. It seems that your Bull Clan was once subservient to the Fire Phoenix Clan. Eager to act, are you sincere about rooting them out or deliberately wanting to let them slip away?"

"Nonsense."

Niu Gengtian glared at Ye Xiu with his big bull’s eyes.

Ye Xiu did not flinch, meeting Niu Gengtian’s gaze. Both their formidable auras clashed directly, causing the surrounding air to instantly freeze.

"Enough."

At this point, Wanyan Xiu interrupted the two.

"It’s just a single Fire Phoenix clan member, and it has already disordered your ranks—what kind of conduct is this?"

"Sit down first."

"Hmm, I’m giving face to Lion Commander," Niu Gengtian returned to his seat. Ye Xiu also snorted coldly, smirking in disdain.

Wanyan Xiu tapped the desk, thinking for a moment, and said: "This Fire Phoenix Clan kid cannot be killed for now."

Niu Gengtian turned to Wanyan Xiu: "Lion Commander, not killing him could be a grave problem, and if the Dragon Emperor finds out, how are we going to explain?"

"I will send a letter back to the Demon Capital, informing the High Priest of the situation."

"With the Fire Phoenix Clan emerging, we cannot completely comprehend their origins yet. If we recklessly capture or kill this kid, what if there are other Fire Phoenix Clan members hidden in the shadows?"

"Moreover, while the Fire Phoenix Clan has passed, there may be those in the Demon Country with ulterior motives. Perhaps we can use it to catch them all in one fell swoop."

Wanyan Xiu spoke slowly.

Ye Xiu heard Wanyan Xiu and agreed: "Hmm, Lion Commander makes a good point. Killing a Fire Phoenix clan member is easy, but the key issue is that this kid cannot be killed casually."

"After all, in many demon clans’ memories, the Fire Phoenix Clan still holds power similar to the Dragon Emperor. Currently, some rumors in the Demon Country discuss only the Vermilion Bird’s betrayal, not the crimes of the Fire Phoenix Clan. The Dragon Emperor hasn’t troubled the Fire Phoenix Clan."

"Moving rashly to kill might stir new rumors. So, even if we must, we cannot be the ones to do it ourselves."

"The Lion Commander plans to kill with borrowed swords—a clever idea," Niu Gengtian nodded, "then we’ll leave him be for now until he comes to the camp, and at that time, we can plan accordingly."

Ye Xiu also nodded.

Seeing both concur with his view, Wanyan Xiu spoke again: "Since none of you have objections, then let’s hold off, and when he arrives at the camp, he’ll come straight to your side."

Wanyan Xiu turned to Ye Xiu.

"Alright, I’ll make the arrangements."

"Hmm, you manage it as you see fit. Now that we’ve been here for days, we must start probing attacks at the First Line Pass. Simply standing off, humans across might also suspect we have motives."

"Bull Commander, the preliminary siege is up to you to oversee, testing the humans’ strength there."

Wanyan Xiu then turned to Niu Gengtian.

"Alright, leave it to me."

Niu Gengtian responded without ceremony, accepting the task, knowing the probe won’t require risking his clan in battle.

The three commanders discussed for a while, made their arrangements, and then Ye Xiu and Niu Gengtian left the tent one after the other.

"Ye Xiu, the Fire Phoenix Clan is quite a hot potato; you’d better act swiftly to cut through the confusion."

"No need to trouble Bull Commander with concern."

Ye Xiu spoke and turned away. Niu Gengtian watched Ye Xiu’s back, then turned with a solemn face: "The Fire Phoenix Clan appears at this time; is the Dragon Emperor testing something?"