Upon hearing this, Sun Fei couldn't help but chuckle.
What a King of Buckingham! How interesting. He has absolutely no awareness of being a prisoner of war, and he's actually trying to persuade me.
Waving his hand to signal Heskey, the large, clumsy bodyguard beside him who was already clenching his fists in anger and ready to punch Lloris, to calm down, Sun Fei smiled slightly and said, "Alright, since you don't want to talk about the Lyon Empire, then I won't force you. How about we change the subject and talk about that Blood-Colored Skull? How exactly did you find it? I want to know, what kind of demonic pact did you sign with it?"
Lloris was stunned, seemingly not expecting that King of Chambord would ask him this question.
After a moment's thought, he remained silent.
Although he appeared exceptionally arrogant and composed on the surface, Lloris had to admit that he was actually very nervous in the face of this legendary man. This had nothing to do with his current status as a prisoner; it was purely an indescribable mental pressure. He repeatedly reminded himself that speaking even one more word to such an opponent could have immeasurable consequences, so he decided to remain silent.
Sun Fei smiled again, "I believe this question has nothing to do with the Lyon Empire, so I hope you can answer honestly. I respect your bravery and fearlessness as a true commander in battle, and I don't want to make things difficult for you. Otherwise, I have many ways to find out the answer I want, such as mental search..."
At this point, Sun Fei paused, glancing casually at a rock weighing over a thousand kilograms that suddenly floated into the air in the distance.
Lloris's expression immediately changed drastically.
Although his strength had not yet recovered, his insight and knowledge were still there, and he could naturally see that the gaze that King of Chambord had just cast did not contain any Dou Qi or magical power; it was pure Spiritual Power.
Legend has it that powerful individuals who are proficient in Spiritual Power can forcibly search their opponents' minds with their formidable Spiritual Power, obtaining what they want to know by examining their memories. This mental technique is extremely vicious; once used, it will absolutely cause the soul of the person being searched to be shattered or missing, turning them into a living dead like a ghost.
Seeing the massive boulder weighing over a thousand pounds lifted in an instant, Lloris immediately understood that King of Chambord's mastery of Spiritual Power had reached an extremely terrifying level. He estimated that those vicious Spiritual Power techniques for searching people's minds would be no challenge for him. A chill ran down his spine. After careful consideration, he realized that the matter of the Blood-Colored Skull had little to do with the Lyon Empire. Despite his reluctance, he could only recount in detail his encounter with the Blood-Colored Skull and the final agreement reached.
Sun Fei listened attentively, nodded, and said, "So, it turns out that a mysterious and powerful figure, whom you didn't even know before and haven't even seen in person, approached you the night before your expedition, signed a soul contract, and planted a seed of power within you. Then, as long as you chose to activate the contract at a crucial moment, causing that strange change, it happened?"
"Not bad." Lloris nodded.
"Since he's a complete stranger, why did you trust him? Why did you so easily sign a soul contract with him? Aren't you afraid it's a trap?"
"He is very strong, at least Great Sun-Rank Venerable Realm expert. I have no power to resist. Besides, he explained all the consequences very clearly and figured out my thoughts. When I learned that I was to lead an army to Zenit, I had already prepared for the worst..."
"Worst-case scenario?"
"Indeed, for the current commanders of the Lyon Empire, the worst possible outcome on the battlefield would undoubtedly be encountering you, a Great Sun-Rank Venerable, at my level. I know what this expedition means for the Empire, so as a commander, I had to make thorough considerations. The fact that the Imperial Military Department couldn't send a strongman comparable to you to accompany the army was a huge gamble. Although the conditions of this mysterious expert were harsh, they were a good choice for me at the time." At this point, Lloris showed a relieved smile, his eyes fixed on Sun Fei, and laughed, "Sacrificing myself to add an extra layer of insurance for the entire fleet was a very reasonable choice. And the facts proved that I made the right bet. If it weren't for that mysterious Blood-Colored Skull that mysterious expert planted in my body, I wouldn't have been able to stop you for so long. The Empire's naval fleet wouldn't have been able to escape with more than half of its main fleet, and I'm afraid that by now, the entire fleet would have been wiped out!"
Sun Fei remained silent.
King of Buckingham Lloris was indeed a respectable opponent, a true nobleman, and a competent commander.
At that moment, His Majesty the King also suddenly felt a sense of alertness.
The series of victories had made him and the people of Chambord City somewhat complacent. The people of Chambord were proud of their martial prowess, but they forgot that no country with millions of people would lack heroes. The Zenit people were able to display unparalleled passion and courage when they were invaded, producing heroes whose stories were told by thousands. The Lyon Empire, which was several times larger than the Zenit Empire, would naturally not lack such brave men.
This war was a despicable invasion for the Zenit people, but for the soldiers of the Lyon Empire and the Ten Empires Allied Army, it was a feat of territorial expansion, their ideal and dream. Among them, some may have been cowardly and afraid of death, some may have deserted in the face of battle, and some may have been afraid of powerful forces, but there were also those who were proud of their empire, were brave enough to die, and were willing to sacrifice their flesh and blood for the interests of the empire!
People like Lloris are definitely not the last in the Lyon Empire.
Next, Sun Fei inquired carefully about the information of the mysterious expert. Unfortunately, Lloris didn't know much. On that day, the mysterious expert was shrouded in a black cloak and wore a mask. He didn't say a word throughout the entire process. Instead, he used rare Spiritual Power fluctuations to transmit his thoughts without making a sound. He maintained sufficient mystery from beginning to end and never revealed his true face.
The only thing Lloris was certain of was that this mysterious powerful figure was definitely not from the Lyon Empire.
"That's all I know. I hope you'll keep your promise and not force me to reveal any military information about the Lyon Empire. Otherwise, I'd rather die than give you the chance to use your Spiritual Power techniques!" Lloris said, then fell silent, his face resolute, ready to smash his head against the stone table. Even if it meant death, he would never reveal any more information.
Sun Fei nodded, indicating that he would not ask any further questions.
With a flick of his finger, a golden flame entered Lloris's body, sealing off all seventy-two Dou Qi channels. This meant that even after some time, when Lloris's strength returned to its peak, he would be unable to unleash his full power or escape.
"In six days, I will be visiting the Lyon Empire myself. I wonder if His Excellency King of Buckingham would be willing to be my free guide?" Sun Fei asked suddenly, as if on a whim.
Lloris trembled, his eyes flashing with a rare look of surprise.
He clearly never expected that King of Chambord would have such a crazy plan, actually venturing deep into the Lyon Empire's territory. Was he going to his death? Although it was difficult for Great Sun-Rank Venerable to fall, it did not mean he was invincible. The Lyon Empire's royal family's foundation was not to be underestimated. They had at least several Great Sun-Rank Venerable, and were also supported by a large number of other experts and magical artifacts. If things went badly, they might be able to kill King of Chambord within their borders.
"If you really dare to go, I would be more than happy to." Finally recovering from his extreme shock, Lloris regained his composure and said calmly.
Sun Fei laughed heartily, "What's there to be afraid of?"
Third update.