Chapter 2058 - 2056: Heavenly Mechanism Chessboard (Part 2)

Chapter 2058: Chapter 2056: Heavenly Mechanism Chessboard (Part 2)

The Ghost Commander must be referring to this person.

"Heh, it seems you don’t know, but it’s no wonder. Back then, that individual was truly a prodigy, shining like stars. It’s a shame he wasn’t born into a prestigious family, so he faced extreme exclusion and oppression."

"Thus, his fate was sealed early on."

Li Feng looked at the Holy Daughter of the Fox Clan: "What exactly are you trying to tell me with all this? Just be direct."

The Holy Daughter of the Fox Clan curled her lips up, a gentle breeze lifting petals that danced around her flowing dress and long hair.

"You are not Feng Yang of the Fire Phoenix Clan."

Li Feng’s expression remained calm as he looked at the Holy Daughter of the Fox Clan: "Oh?"

The Holy Daughter of the Fox Clan smiled faintly and said: "I must say, you are truly audacious. Not to mention those Demon Clan members who don’t know the truth, even the Three Marshals stationed at the front were almost convinced."

"The pure bloodline of the Fire Phoenix Clan, with power that is difficult to predict, it’s hard to believe there is such a pure Fire Phoenix bloodline in this world other than the Vermilion Bird."

"We even suspected you might be the reincarnation of the Vermilion Bird, but after verification, you are not. You are a cultivator from Ancestor Dragon City, and your name is Li Feng."

"Isn’t that right?"

Li Feng looked at her: "What else do you know?"

"I know everything about you. You come from the Ninth Ring of Ancestor Dragon City; over half a year ago, you were an unknown nobody. Then you broke through all one hundred levels of the Heaven Tower, gaining the chance to establish a family. But, without solid foundations, you wishfully thought of joining a prestigious family."

"So very quickly, oppression came, yet you still resisted fiercely. You challenged the Zeng Family, killed their three best warriors in one battle, and made a name for yourself, becoming embroiled in a never-ending struggle with the Zeng Family."

"Later, you rose to fame once again in the Underground Palace City, causing the Zeng Family to lose a key member and catching the eye of many. Feeling the pressure, you entered the Nine Layers Mountain, seeking to find a protector."

"But days after you entered the Nine Layers Mountain, you left Ancestor Dragon City, heading south toward the Molten Lava Land."

"If I’m not mistaken, the Vermilion Bird’s rebirth was disrupted, but that benefitted you. Your power comes from the Vermilion Bird, allowing you to wield such formidable Phoenix Flame."

Li Feng stared at the Holy Daughter of the Fox Clan, who seemed to have uncovered everything.

"You’ve said it, all of this is just your speculation."

Upon hearing this, the Holy Daughter of the Fox Clan chuckled lightly: "Do you need to see a coffin to shed tears? Still, if you were to admit it, you wouldn’t be able to leave here anymore."

"But you’d best abandon any fantasies. The Fire Phoenix Clan was suppressed a thousand years ago, sealed on the Fire Phoenix Platform, isolated from the world. Maybe there’s barely anyone alive from the Fire Phoenix Clan now."

"For these thousand years, the Candle Dragon Demon Emperor hasn’t relaxed his oppression of the Fire Phoenix Clan. After all, the Vermilion Bird has always been opposing him. As for those rumors, they’re merely a ploy of the Candle Dragon Demon Emperor."

"Back then, those Demon Clans aligned with the Fire Phoenix Clan either pledged loyalty to the Candle Dragon Demon Emperor or were brutally purged. After a millennium, do you think there is any Demon Clan left that remembers or is loyal to the Fire Phoenix Clan?"

"You’re trying to gather some Demon Clan members, strike a critical blow at a key moment, and betray them, just like what my Demon Clan did two hundred years ago."

"I must say, your ambitions are high. It’s no wonder you are regarded as a figure with commander potential by the Martial Strategy Hall of Nine Layers Mountain. Your whimsical tactics truly resemble that person."

The Holy Daughter of the Fox Clan looked down at Li Feng from above, her face exuding confidence and control.

Li Feng chuckled softly.

"Your guess was quite accurate."

"It seems there’s no point in further denial. However, since you’ve figured out my identity and still dare to stand before me, I must say, you are quite bold."

"Holy Daughter of the Fox Clan, your status shouldn’t be low, right?"

Li Feng finished speaking, tapping his toes to leave a shadowy afterimage in place, appearing directly in front of the Holy Daughter of the Fox Clan, reaching out to seize her, intending to use her as a hostage.

But as soon as his hand touched, it passed right through her body, and in the next instant, her form transformed into thousands of petals, scattering into the air.

A cool voice rang in his ear: "If you were that foolish, why would I bring you here? I already calculated that you’d know your identity was exposed. Since you dared come, you must have preparations. I certainly have my own as well."

The petals scattered away, and following the voice, Li Feng saw the Holy Daughter of the Fox Clan was already perched high upon a stone pillar, looking down at him.

"This place is a strategic formation arranged by the Great Sage of my Fox Clan. Though it was broken by the Ghost Commander back then, this chessboard retains some power."

"Now that you’ve come, you can forget about leaving."

After speaking, the Holy Daughter of the Fox Clan clasped her hands and began to seal, before elegantly striking the chessboard. Instantly, the ancient dust-covered board illuminated with her demonic power.

A wild wind swept up instantly, scattering dust a sky full. As the dust cleared, the Heavenly Mechanism Chessboard on the mountaintop came into view.

The energy ripples flowed through the grid of lines on the ground, and above, a seemingly invisible mighty hand loomed.

At the same time, across from the Holy Daughter of the Fox Clan, several figures appeared abruptly atop broken stone pillars. These figures stood atop the pillars, exuding the aura of the Demon King realm.

With just one glance, there were no fewer than a dozen, not counting the two Third Grade realm Lion Kings of the Lion Clan.

The Holy Daughter of the Fox Clan looked down at Li Feng in the center of the chessboard.

"Li Feng, you have only two paths: either submit to me or die."

"Don’t even think about escaping. The power contained within this Heavenly Mechanism Chessboard is beyond your ability to break free from, unless you can reach Nascent Soul cultivation. Otherwise, you won’t escape this chessboard, nor can you expect any reinforcements. This chessboard isolates heaven and earth, preventing detection or tracking."

"When the Ghost Commander came here, there was only one possible outcome for him."

"Are you any more brilliant than the Ghost Commander, especially when there are over twenty Demon Kings here, including those at the peak of First Grade realm? You cannot possibly oppose them."

Li Feng’s face was cold and resolute, yet he did not respond. The Holy Daughter of the Fox Clan did not press further but looked at the five commanders behind Li Feng.

With a graceful movement, she appeared behind Li Feng like a breeze, her alluring and charming eyes assessing the five commanders before her.

"You should have heard what I said earlier. He still seems to be considering; what’s your choice?"

"Will you continue to stubbornly follow him, or...!"

Before the Holy Daughter of the Fox Clan could finish, one of the Demon Clan commanders immediately knelt: "Holy Daughter, I am the undercover agent sent by the Wolf Commander to stay by this Feng Yang’s side. I have no loyalty to him; I am one of us."

"Oh."

The Holy Daughter of the Fox Clan smiled and looked at the other four: "And what about you? Are you one of us or loyal to Li Feng?"

"I was sent by the Lion Commander to stay by his side."

Another Demon Clan commander stepped out, evidently no longer needing to hide his identity.

"I wasn’t sent by anyone, but he deceived me. I won’t be loyal to a human."

With a smile full of amusement, the Holy Daughter of the Fox Clan watched as Li Feng’s five commanders either flipped sides or betrayed him, and her smile deepened as she turned back to Li Feng.

"Heh, even your loyal commanders no longer stand by you. Clearly, your plan has collapsed; are you still going to stubbornly resist?"

Li Feng suddenly burst into laughter, growing louder with each second.

As she heard Li Feng’s laughter, the Holy Daughter of the Fox Clan’s face darkened: "What do you find amusing?"

Li Feng turned his head toward the Holy Daughter of the Fox Clan: "Heh, you used these few useless pawns to strike at me? Do you think I brought them out of trust and considered them my loyal subjects?"

"Laughable, I knew this was likely a trap, and I wouldn’t bring my true confidants into this pit."

"Even if these few betray me, it was expected and not a surprise. If any were truly devoted to my side, I’d actually be troubled, because I wouldn’t want loyal individuals dying here."

ps: Merged Chapters, four thousand words.