Chapter 2166: Chapter 2163: Battle
"Tian Guang Clan Leader, do you know Yu Rujiao?" Following the Tian Guang Clan Leader to the Celestial Clanâs stronghold, I couldnât help but ask. Isnât Yu Rujiao supposed to be on the Phantom Demon Continent? How could she be acquainted with the Celestial Clan Leader on the Endless Battlefield?
"Of course!" Tian Guang Clan Leader said, "Take a seat. Actually, when you first entered the Endless Battlefield, I was asked by Yu Rujiao to send someone to meet you, but you didnât seem to accept our kindness!"
So thatâs why! Ling Fengâs heart finally understood. No wonder that Celestial Clan warrior looked down on him yet wanted to recruit him; it turns out Yu Rujiao was behind it.
"Thank you for your kindness, Clan Leader. Iâm just more interested in the relics!" Ling Feng smiled and said, "Besides, the Dark Demon Clan has helped me a lot too!"
Tian Guang Clan Leader chuckled and replied, "Thatâs good."
"Tian Guang Clan Leader, how do you know Yu Rujiao? Is she still in the Endless Battlefield?" Ling Feng probed.
A flash of recollection appeared in Tian Guang Clan Leaderâs eyes: "Weâve known each other for a long time, tens of thousands of years by now! Itâs a long story, letâs not elaborate, but sheâs not in the Endless Battlefield now; sheâs gone there!"
Saying this, Tian Guang Clan Leader pointed his hand to the sky.
Ling Fengâs eyes narrowed: "The sky? No, sheâs moved to the next stage?"
"Thatâs right!" Tian Guang Clan Leader said, "Yu Rujiao is very confident in you; she believes youâll surely be able to emerge from the Endless Battlefield, so sheâs waiting for you at the next stage!"
Ling Feng gasped. Based on what he knows, to enter the next stage, the Sky-reaching Tower, one must pass through the Endless Battlefield, and the exit from the Endless Battlefield is guarded by the Puppet Matriarch. If thatâs the case, how did Yu Rujiao get out?
Moreover... to traverse the Void Path, help from the Void Empress is required. How did Yu Rujiao cross the Void Path?
Thinking about it, Yu Rujiaoâs identity might be extraordinary, possibly even having an unusual relationship with the War God!
"Ling Feng, this offensive against the Puppet Matriarchâs Mother Nest is our last chance for the three clans!" Tian Guang Clan Leader said in a deep voice, "Either we succeed this time or face defeat!"
Ling Feng could feel the weight and mission in Tian Guang Clan Leaderâs words. He couldnât help but ask, "Tian Guang Clan Leader, since youâve brought me here, surely you have something to say?"
"Thatâs correct!" Tian Guang Clan Leader nodded, "Ling Feng, Yu Rujiao mentioned that you will be the key to this operation. So I hope you can step forward and bring us victory! In return, everyone in the Celestial Clan will take orders from you!"
Ling Fengâs eyes narrowed: "Everyone will take orders from me? Tian Guang Clan Leader, you must be joking."
Tian Guang Clan Leader shook his head, "Do you think I would joke about such a matter? Iâm serious, everyone including myself!"
Ling Feng gasped. Is this Tian Guang Clan Leader crazy? Just because of Yu Rujiaoâs words, heâs willing to bet everything on me?
"Madman, truly a madman!" Ling Feng thought to himself, perplexed at why Tian Guang Clan Leader trusted Yu Rujiao so much.
But seeing Tian Guang Clan Leaderâs resolute gaze, Ling Feng thought for a moment and agreed: "Tian Guang Clan Leader, although I donât know why you trust me so much, since youâve entrusted this important task to me, I certainly wonât betray your trust!"
"Thatâs good!" Tian Guang Clan Leader let out a sigh of relief.
"Then, Clan Leader, tell me everything you know about the situation now. My understanding of the Puppet Matriarch is still inadequate!" Ling Feng said earnestly.
"Alright!"
...
Ling Feng was not keen on taking on the task of commanding the Celestial Clan, but he realized that his understanding of the Puppet Matriarch was not profound, and he needed someone to answer his doubts!
Moreover, given the close relationship between the Celestial Clan and Yu Rujiao, Ling Feng had received help from Yu Rujiao on the Phantom Demon Continent, so he was willing to do his best to assist Yu Rujiaoâs old associates.
As for how much Ling Feng could help them, it was a matter of doing oneâs part and leaving the rest to fate!
After several days of marching, they encountered quite a number of Puppet Insects along the way. However, under the suppression of the three-clan army, they were quickly killed off, so the journey was relatively smooth.
"The Endless Battlefieldâs Puppet Insects are really plentiful. In just a few days, weâve engaged in over hundreds of battles." Ling Feng remarked.
"Actually, this is quite normal!" Tian Guang Clan Leader said beside Ling Feng, "As we go deeper, weâll encounter more Puppet Insects, and the Puppet Matriarch will dispatch stronger Puppet Insects to block us."
Ling Feng nodded slightly, thatâs true. The entire Endless Battlefield is under the Puppet Matriarchâs control; she can monitor the situation of the three-way army at any time and can devise strategies to block them.
Itâs not really good news for the three-way army, perhaps itâs the reason for their previous failures!
"Clan Leader!" At this moment, a Celestial Clan warrior rushed over: "Scouts report thereâs a large gathering of Puppet Insects ahead, numbering over a million!"
The breaths of Ling Feng and Tian Guang Clan Leader hitched; how could there be so many Puppet Insects, numbering in the millions?
The combined army of the three clans amounts to barely a hundred thousand!
"Logically, we should still be far away from the Puppet Insectâs Mother Nest; there shouldnât be so many Puppet Insects here!" Tian Guang Clan Leaderâs face appeared somber, "It seems the Puppet Matriarch also senses danger, thatâs why she actively stationed a massive number of Puppet Insects ahead to block our path!"
Ling Feng nodded slightly, it must be so.
"Prepare for battle!" Tian Guang Clan Leader instructed the scout, "Inform the Golden Armor Clan and Dark Demon Clan, tell them to get ready!"
"Yes, Clan Leader!"
As the scout left, Tian Guang Clan Leader turned to Ling Feng and asked, "Ling Feng, do you have any thoughts?"
Ling Feng shrugged, "What thoughts can I have now? We must face the challenges ahead, and since the Puppet Queen Mechanism has laid out such a hearty feast for us, we have no choice but to partake!"
"Moreover..." In Ling Fengâs eyes flashed a cold intent, "I must find an opportunity to test the power of my Divine Sword Lament and see just how strong it is!"
Soon, the three-way army slowly advanced, encountering the siege of millions of Puppet Insects.
Seeing the densely packed Puppet Insects, everyoneâs hearts sank.
"Whoo! Whoo!" The war horn blew, and the warriors of the three-way army drew their weapons, ready for battle!