Surrounded? Then Eat Some Immortal Grass!

Qian Renxue's proposal, while risky, was technically sound; they could not simply leave the situation to chance.

Therefore, the final plan was quickly settled and received the consensus of all parties present.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family would provide two Title Douluo to anchor the operation, supplemented by hundreds of ordinary spirit masters.

In addition, the empire would provide two elite legions to completely seal off the perimeter of the Sunset Forest, first and foremost preventing the target from relocating.

Then, they would gradually infiltrate to gather intelligence.

By tightening the encirclement, they aimed to probe the opponent's intentions.

It seemed stifling and helpless, but there was truly no other way; the empire had no margin for error.

To let the last remaining Chen Xin and Yu Yuanzhen risk an assault on the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well? If they failed, everything would collapse!

This was a risk the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could not bear, nor could the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family, and Emperor Xue Ye dared not act recklessly.

"Qinghe, you shall be in charge of this matter."

As always, Qian Renxue issued the order in her capacity as Crown Prince.

The operation commenced immediately, and the area outside the Sunset Forest became a hive of activity.

How could such a massive undertaking be hidden from the members of the Temple of Divine Seals? The Special Operations Team discovered it at the very first moment.

Chen Zidian hovered in mid-air to keep watch, and with his late-ninth-step cultivation, he learned exactly what was happening outside.

As expected, His Majesty guessed it again!

The Heaven Dou Empire is weak, and Emperor Xue Ye is timid.

He certainly wouldn't dare to continue taking risks, so he would only resort to underhanded tactics to probe for information about us.

Chen Zidian recalled that when he reported their progress not long ago, His Majesty had mentioned that this situation might arise.

He suddenly understood and secretly admired Lin Feng's foresight, then descended back to the ground, never having intended to cause any sabotage.

A siege? They could do as they pleased; as an Outpost, this place had long since made preparations for every contingency and was not afraid of the enemy acting out.

"Senior, what is happening outside?"

Long Haochen approached and asked curiously.

Chen Zidian waved his hand, smiled indifferently, and patted his shoulder.

"Nothing, just a bunch of locals setting up a defensive line, doing nothing but busywork."

"As long as they don't attack, we don't need to pay them any mind; just keep doing what you were doing."

"By the way, have there been any leads on the immortal herbs His Majesty mentioned? Take some time to consume them soon."

Chen Zidian didn't take the Heaven Dou Empire's actions to heart at all; instead, he was more curious about something else.

The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was rich in immortal herbs, a fact Lin Feng had known for a long time, so he naturally wouldn't let such treasures go to waste.

Having reached the demigod realm, they were no longer effective for him, but they could still be given to his grandson, Long Haochen, and the members of Dawn of Light to consume.

Therefore, during their last communication, he had suddenly remembered and instructed Chen Zidian and the others to keep an eye out, and they had quickly locked onto several targets.

Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, Infernal Delicate Apricot, Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, Lovesick Heartbreak Red... Lin Feng still had some impression of the ones he could name.

Furthermore, with Lin Xin, who was proficient in pharmacology, in the Dawn of Light squad—one matching them by appearance and the other carefully studying their components—they confirmed them after spending some time.

"Yes, the immortal herbs His Majesty mentioned have all been found!"

"I have already arranged for my companions to consume them one by one during their breaks from carving."

Constructing a large-scale teleportation array was by no means a task that could be completed in a single day, and it required frequent rest.

Taking advantage of the gaps between meditation to replenish their spiritual power, Long Haochen made proper arrangements for his teammates to try them one by one.

At this moment, it was Wang Yuanyuan's turn to consume and absorb hers; she was taking the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, which could strengthen the physique and amplify the body, making it perfect for a shield warrior.

"That's good, take some time to contact His Majesty."

"We will likely need to initiate Plan B for this Outpost."

Although Lin Feng had already guessed the Heaven Dou Empire's reaction, it still had to be reported.

Long Haochen nodded heavily, found an opportunity to activate the communication array, and explained the current situation in detail.

Lin Feng was indeed not surprised; after capturing two of their Title Douluo, there would naturally be a reaction!

Since this Outpost had become a thorn in the side of the Heaven Dou Empire, he would simply play along and attract all of their attention.

"From now on, you must remain highly vigilant."

"As long as the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is not lost, nothing else matters."

"It would be best to stir up some commotion or cause some trouble from time to time so they don't dare to slack off."

After some thought, Lin Feng issued his latest instructions, preparing to keep the eyes of the Douluo locals firmly pinned to the Sunset Forest.

Only then would it be convenient for Long Xingyu to infiltrate secretly, and when the time came, they would descend from the City of Slaughter in full force, catching them completely off guard!

And so, both sides inside and outside the forest had their own calculations; the situation appeared to be a stalemate, but in reality, it was developing steadily behind the scenes.

Almost at the same time.

Long Xingyu had already walked a long distance.

Dugu Bo followed by his side as the two approached the City of Slaughter.

Along the way, relying on the senses of a Tier 9 powerhouse, they detected a large number of unusual troop movements.

Long Xingyu remained composed, but Dugu Bo instantly recognized that the destination was located near Heaven Dou City!

"I have to say, it seems like things have blown up."

Dugu Bo's eyes were filled with worry; he was concerned for his granddaughter's safety.

"With His Majesty there, there certainly won't be any problems... Are we not at the City of Slaughter yet?"

Long Xingyu glanced at the former, his tone significantly softer than when they had first set out.

Throughout the journey, the two had never stopped communicating, probing each other for information and growing increasingly familiar with one another.

"Almost there, almost there; it should be just up ahead."

Dugu Bo helplessly spread his hands, not wanting to dwell on the previous topic.

After spending time together, he had finally figured it out: this guy both respected and feared Lin Feng.

Whenever that His Majesty was involved, there was basically no room for discussion; saying anything more was purely a waste of breath.

Moreover... during a conversation a short while ago, the stone-faced Long Xingyu had accidentally let something slip.

Beyond being the strongest on the Holy Demon Continent and his direct superior, Lin Feng also "doubled" as his father-in-law!

He never would have imagined that he was the son-in-law of the big boss behind the scenes!

Upon learning this, Dugu Bo immediately felt the urge to butter him up.

Leading Long Xingyu forward, they finally arrived at a mysterious small town shortly thereafter.

"This is the place. According to His Majesty's instructions, I should head back once I've delivered you to the entrance."

Dugu Bo stopped in his tracks and pointed ahead; the gloomy little town was dilapidated and faintly permeated with a chilling, bloody aura.

Long Xingyu was no stranger to this; he immediately raised his guard, knowing from the mere sensation that they had come to the right place.

The two walked side by side, heading straight into a tavern and sitting down at a random table, where a waiter naturally approached to ask for their order.

"Guests, what would you like?"

The waiter's tone was icy, and his attitude was poor.

Long Xingyu, however, was not annoyed; instead, he observed with interest.

The fact that a shop with this kind of service could stay in business meant there had to be a hidden secret, and he recalled the intelligence he had received from Heaven Dou Imperial City before departing.

"Give me two glasses of Bloody Mary."

This was the code, representing the intent to enter the City of Slaughter.

The waiter froze for a moment, his expression turning surprised and playful.

He nodded, turned back to the bar, and retrieved two glasses of scarlet "wine."

Dugu Bo gave a strange laugh but did not reach out to touch the glasses, instead staring at Long Xingyu.

"This is human blood, so I won't be drinking it."

"If you want to go in, you must first pass this test."

"Heh heh, good luck; for the sake of His Majesty's mission, just endure it..."