"Chu Feng, you've figured it out too — there's a mole in Qingmu Mountain, isn't there?"
"I can't say for certain, but I also think that's the most likely explanation."
"Still, it's understandable. After all, the four great Imperial Clans are even offering Imperial Armaments as rewards. It's only natural that some people can't resist the temptation," Yao Jiao Guang said. It seemed his thinking aligned with Chu Feng's.
"Even so, I will drag that person out no matter what." Killing intent filled Chu Feng's eyes. The one thing he could never tolerate was betrayal.
"Of course. I've already assembled a great army. We can march with you right now to the Ximen Imperial Clan, rescue your friend, and root out that traitor." Yao Jiao Guang pointed to the army behind him.
"That won't do. This is a personal grudge between me, Chu Feng, and the four great Imperial Clans. How could I drag your Demonic Flood Dragon Royal Clan into it?" Chu Feng shook his head repeatedly.
This venture would be fraught with danger. Even if they won, a great number of the Demonic Flood Dragon Royal Clan's elites would surely fall. And if they lost, the entire army would be annihilated.
Moreover, at this moment, the Demonic Flood Dragon Royal Clan had even summoned two of their four Supreme Elders. It was clear they had mobilized virtually all the strongest forces the clan could muster.
If their entire army were truly wiped out, the remaining demon beasts of the Demonic Flood Dragon Royal Clan would stand no chance against the four great Imperial Clans. The clan might truly face utter destruction — all because of Chu Feng.
"Chu Feng, listen to me. Besides Baili Xuankong's capture, there's another piece of very bad news."
"Before, at the Gongba Plains, the Snow Hair Immortal who had greatly helped you — upon learning of this, she immediately sent word that she will no longer intervene in your conflict with the four great Imperial Clans. This time... she will stand by and do nothing." Yao Jiao Guang said.
"The Snow Hair Immortal and I never had much of a connection to begin with. Her helping me was kindness; not helping me is her right." Chu Feng didn't blame the Snow Hair Immortal. After all, she didn't owe him anything.
But Chu Feng felt that, given the Snow Hair Immortal's personality, she should have continued to step in. This sudden announcement was essentially a public admission of submission to the four great Imperial Clans — and that didn't match her character at all.
Chu Feng sensed there must be some hidden reason, but only the Snow Hair Immortal herself would know what it was.
"If the Snow Hair Immortal won't help you, you've lost a major ally. Your odds against the four great Imperial Clans are far too slim. If you go alone, you're walking to your death. So let us lend you a hand."
"Our Demonic Flood Dragon Royal Clan possesses the bloodline of dragons. Our lifespans far exceed those of humans, and our physical bodies are much stronger as well. That means even against the four great Imperial Clans, we are not without hope of victory," Yao Jiao Guang said.
"Young friend Chu Feng, let us set out now. After all, lives are at stake." At this moment, the elders of the War Faction also spoke up.
"Chu Feng, the Demonic Flood Dragon Royal Clan has already made its decision. We will lend you our aid this time."
"Originally, the plan was for the War Faction and the Peace Faction to each dispatch one Supreme Elder for the campaign. But the two elders of the War Faction are adamant about both of them going. Do you understand their earnest intentions?" Yao Jiao Guang pointed to the two War Faction elders.
Hearing this, Chu Feng's heart stirred once more. The War Faction elders had previously given him trouble on multiple occasions, but that had only been to protect the faction's interests — they were not demon beasts who couldn't distinguish right from wrong.
Ever since Chu Feng helped Yao Jiao Tingyu obtain the Black Dragon King's inheritance, the War Faction elders' attitude toward him had done a complete about-face. Now, fighting alongside Chu Feng against the four great Imperial Clans was a venture fraught with peril — they might very well lose their lives.
Yet they still insisted on marching out, entrusting the responsibility of guarding the Demonic Flood Dragon Royal Clan to the Peace Faction elders instead. That alone spoke volumes about their determination to repay Chu Feng.
"Elders, I appreciate your good intentions, but this truly..." Chu Feng really didn't want to drag the Demonic Flood Dragon Royal Clan into this.
"Young friend Chu Feng, there's no need to persuade us any further. The great kindness you have shown our Demonic Flood Dragon Royal Clan, we will repay."
"This time, you allow our Demonic Flood Dragon Royal Clan to fight alongside you — that is already showing us great respect."
"And if you insist on refusing, we won't force the issue. But should you not return from this venture, our Demonic Flood Dragon Royal Clan will devote its entire might to fight the four great Imperial Clans to the death." The War Faction elder said.
"Warriors of the Demonic Flood Dragon Royal Clan, is what the elder says correct?" At this moment, Yao Jiao Guang turned to the army of hundreds of thousands of demon beasts behind him.
"The kindness of Chu Feng — the demon beast clan will repay!"
"The kindness of Chu Feng — the demon beast clan will repay!"
"The kindness of Chu Feng — the demon beast clan will repay!"
…………
…………
……