CHAPTER 844: CHAPTER 854: TWO CHOICES FOR YOU

"Wen Shu, tell me, among the seven hundred thousand troops we’ve brought, how many are truly loyal to us?" Chu Feng’s gaze was exceptionally sharp, his expression very calm.

"Why is the lord asking this?" The Beixie National Master was slightly surprised, looking at Chu Feng with some confusion.

"Don’t you find it suspicious that the Panlong Heavenly Emperor arrived so suddenly? Even if the Vermilion Bird Emperor was unable to hold back the Panlong Heavenly Emperor, at the very least, someone could have been sent immediately to deliver a message, right?"

Chu Feng’s tone was very icy.

Everyone here is smart; the sudden attack of Panlong Heavenly Emperor at Dragon Slayer Pass was eerie enough in itself.

The Vermilion Bird Emperor completely had the capability to send a warning to Chu Feng before the Panlong Heavenly Emperor reached Dragon Slayer Pass.

Thus, Chu Feng would not have been cut off from retreat.

There would have been time to withdraw troops from Dragon Slayer Pass before the Panlong Heavenly Emperor arrived or to make other arrangements.

"The lord’s meaning is that you suspect the Vermilion Bird Emperor intentionally stirred things up, driving us into a desperate situation?" The Beixie National Master’s eyes narrowed slightly, and slowly, a trace of anger and killing intent appeared on his face.

With Chu Feng’s prompting, he immediately realized the conspiracy within.

The most ruthless household is the royal family, the saying proves endlessly true.

For the sake of benefit, an emperor can abandon everything and exploit anything.

Heartless and devoid of righteousness.

"Originally, I only intended to use the power of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country to avenge myself. As a return, I would help the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country destroy the Azure Dragon Heavenly Kingdom. I just didn’t expect the Vermilion Bird Emperor to be even more calculating. Well then, I need not harbor any more scruples."

A hint of cold cruelty appeared on Chu Feng’s young and handsome face.

He originally intended his heart towards a clear conscience, only to find the clear conscience illuminating the gutter.

Chu Feng is a person who is affectionate and righteous, clear in rewards and punishments.

The Vermilion Bird Emperor had saved him once and had always treated him with respect. Precisely for this reason, Chu Feng had never coveted the power of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country in the slightest.

Now, with the Vermilion Bird Emperor’s plotting, their original bond was erased.

Chu Feng had no more bindings and need not consider the Vermilion Bird Emperor anymore.

"I understand the lord’s meaning! Among the current seven hundred thousand troops, at most, only ten to twenty thousand soldiers would be truly loyal to us. But as we’re all in the same boat, with the Vermilion Bird Emperor abandoning them, I believe that as long as the benefits and harms are explained, the majority will surely make a wise choice."

"The only one we need to guard against is the Divine General Ling Feng!"

The Beixie National Master is one of Chu Feng’s most trusted confidants, needing no further explanation from Chu Feng.

A slight indication from Chu Feng immediately sufficed for him to understand.

"The situation is dire, and the war is dangerous. I will handle the Divine General Ling Feng! You just focus on maneuvering our troops and retreating from Dragon Slayer Pass as quickly as possible."

Chu Feng lifted his gaze toward the battlefront, where the Divine General Ling Feng was commanding troops in the rear.

"Such a coward!" Chu Feng couldn’t help but curse inwardly.

He immediately flew over.

"Chu Feng, what should we do? The enemy comes in force, and they’ve completely cut off our retreat." The Divine General Ling Feng was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, his face full of worry.

He claims to be a Supreme Sword God and yet has such little courage. Truly puzzling how he cultivated to his level.

"There are two options: first, the Divine General Ling Feng could abandon the troops and flee alone. With your strong Second Tribulation Supreme Sword God cultivation, no one could stop you."

"The second option is to obey my commands fully, pledge your loyalty to me, and I can assure your safety!"

As he spoke the last sentence, Chu Feng’s gaze met that of the Divine General Ling Feng.

The two locked eyes, each trying to discern the other’s true intentions.

"Heh... pledge loyalty to you? That seems inappropriate! I am a Divine General of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country; my loyalty should be to the Vermilion Bird Emperor, right?" The Divine General Ling Feng sneered, stepping back warily.

"Pardon me for being blunt, but the Vermilion Bird Emperor has already abandoned you!" Chu Feng’s gaze penetrated, confronting the other.

Everyone is smart, and Chu Feng believed that just a little nudge would do.

He gave the Divine General Ling Feng two paths: to flee alone, leaving the troops behind...

Or to submit to loyalty to Chu Feng.

Upon hearing Chu Feng’s words, the Divine General Ling Feng’s expression changed significantly.

For anyone, being abandoned by their master would invoke a sense of sadness and sorrow.

Before Chu Feng exposed the truth, the Divine General Ling Feng might have deceived himself. But now, confronted by Chu Feng, it’s like a sharp thorn piercing his heart.

"I can’t guarantee other things, but by serving under me, Chu Feng, you’ll never have to worry about being abandoned."

Seeing the vulnerability in the Divine General Ling Feng’s spirit, Chu Feng immediately seized the opportunity to win him over as best he could.

"My master never speaks falsehoods. Both of us are Chu Feng’s Sword Slaves. Through multiple life-and-death crises, Chu Feng prioritized giving us the chance of survival, while he himself faced death directly. Precisely because our master treats us with such sincerity, we are willing to follow him wholeheartedly."

Han Dong and Yan Qing’s figures appeared.

They joined in convincing the Divine General Ling Feng.

"This... even if your virtue is so high and your methods so impressive, you ultimately only have the cultivation of a two-star Sword God. But I am a Supreme Sword God. To have me pledge loyalty to you, you’ll have to show something impressive!"

The Divine General Ling Feng finally showed some interest.

"If I’m not mistaken, the Divine General Ling Feng has a problem with his Sword Essence, doesn’t he? And it should have been a long time." Chu Feng smiled faintly.

To think that it would take something to convince him of worthiness, truly underestimating the title of Eternal Life Pill Master.

Chu Feng had long discovered there was a problem with the Sword Essence in the body of the Divine General Ling Feng.

It was only that he hadn’t pointed it out before.

The internal world of the Divine General Ling Feng trembled, and his body shook slightly. The issue with his Sword Essence was always a secret, never told to anyone.

That Chu Feng could know this, how could it not astonish him?

"Pledge loyalty to me, and I can help you resolve your Sword Essence problem." Chu Feng directly threw out this tempting bait.

Then he smiled again and said, "Don’t feel embarrassed that you’re a Second Tribulation Supreme Sword God and submitting to a two-star Sword God. It’s only now that you have such a good opportunity. Otherwise, once I eventually advance to Supreme Sword God cultivation, wanting to be my Sword Slave, I might not even agree."

The Divine General Ling Feng’s expression turned indecisive.

Chu Feng could now obliterate a First Tribulation Supreme Sword God, and he would only become more terrifying in the future.

Considering Chu Feng’s promise to help him solve his Sword Essence dilemma, this made the Divine General Ling Feng even more eager.

"Fine! I, Ling, will gamble my future and fate on you. Become your Sword Slave, I hope it won’t disappoint me. But let’s agree upfront, if I find no future with you, I can leave at any time."

The Divine General Ling Feng gritted his teeth, deciding to take the gamble.

Even if Chu Feng could not fulfill his promise, his loss would not be enormous. At worst, he would choose to leave Chu Feng at that time.

Equivalent to working for Chu Feng for free for a period.