Chen Baifeng had mixed feelings when he said this.
He had just witnessed the brutal massacre of many of his compatriots in the South Sea. Of course, the enemy didn't kill them all; most were crippled and prepared to be used as hostages. But the brutal method and the prospect of them becoming puppets made Chen Baifeng feel sorry for his former colleagues.
Because if any of these factions ultimately wins, the fate of these sorcerers won't be too bad. Even if the demons of the Northern Lands win, the sorcerer families will still be the last gatekeepers.
But these so-called Ancient Demon, who keep saying they want to Symbiosis with humans, are the ones who would rather have someone else living inside them than have that feeling of being replaced at any moment.
But ironically, they are now in control of the situation.
"Won't Lord Chen men target us first?" The lieutenant was immediately filled with fear.
Chen Baifeng glanced at the other person. This guy was probably the most honest one around Tian Heng. It was a pity that he was too honest. He couldn't even analyze the basic situation. No wonder Tian Heng kept him by his side at all times. With a brain like that, letting him go out and lead an army would be like sending someone to eat.
"It's highly unlikely," Chen Baifeng finally said patiently. "After what just happened, their high priests all died on the spot, so they've definitely lost their initial overwhelming momentum. Even if they still have it, they won't show it. Otherwise, if they show too much aggression, the other forces will definitely unite to fight them first. If those insects have any brains, they won't do that."
Therefore, they will most likely only target one faction first!
"Then they must be picking on us, right?" the lieutenant said, swallowing hard.
Now that their lord Chen Qing's fate is unknown, and their commander Tian Heng has been captured by that mysterious man, they are leaderless and perfectly vulnerable.
"We are indeed at a disadvantage now, but there's no benefit in attacking us," Chen Baifeng said with a smile. "We don't have any of the Four Saints Bodies, so what's the point of attacking us? Given how much they valued the Four Saints before, if they were to attack, they would definitely attack the other three."
As he spoke, he glanced at the silent, mysterious figure and whispered, "That one hasn't made a move. Unless he's an inside man of the Ancient Demon Clan, outsiders won't easily provoke him. What if he suddenly makes a move? Wouldn't that be creating a powerful enemy for nothing?"
The lieutenant, realizing what was happening, replied, "That's true."
"So just stay put." Chen Baifeng sighed softly, "Although it's a bit chaotic, I have to say, it's actually a good situation for us right now."
Upon hearing this, the deputy general immediately felt reassured. He had always been an indecisive person, always agreeing with whatever his Laoda said. Now that Chen Baifeng had taken the initiative to act as his strategist, he immediately felt a sense of dependence. Moreover, upon hearing that he wasn't being asked to take action but rather to wait in place, he was naturally willing to accept such a decision. Right now, he really didn't want to risk his life.
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On the other side, just as Chen Baifeng said, the priests around Zhang Xiaoyun were indeed discussing this issue.
"Priest, this is an opportunity we cannot afford to miss. Shouldn't we make our move?"
"Taking action is one thing, but who to attack first is crucial." The priest glanced at Ziyue was slowly approaching, and then asked with a smile, "What does Your Highness think?"
Upon hearing this, Ziyue looked seriously in both directions and said, "Theoretically speaking, the imperial court should be the priority. Our goal is to control the human race, but the human emperor is resolutely resisting. As long as he lives, our plan will remain stalled. Moreover, those two people over there have unprecedented potential. If we don't act now and allow them to grow stronger, the consequences will be endless."
"Putting aside that purpose, just considering the advantages, Fei Jun's perfect body with his dual bloodlines is far superior to White Plain's in the White Tiger District. However," Ziyue said, glancing at the Sparrow Quefeng blocking their way, "That person is not simple. He gives off a dangerous vibe, and he might not be much worse than the Emperor."
"You're quite perceptive." The priest nodded. He naturally recognized the young man; after all, they had been working together not long ago!
Quefeng, a troublemaker among the Reincarnator, once gave the Four Great Guilds a huge headache, forcing them to adopt a split-seal method to restrain him. At the time of their cooperation, they didn't even dare to set foot in the Southern Frontier easily, fearing that the capricious kid would make a move on his own.
Such an eccentric person, I never expected to be turned!
Moreover, they were turned against him by the very humans he despised the most. He couldn't quite understand how King Chujiang and his group had lost.
Regardless, it will be troublesome if that guy sides with the emperor now. Don't underestimate him just because he's alone. Even if many of us attack at once, we might not be able to defeat him easily.
Of all the King Level, his type is probably the least afraid of being outnumbered.
Ziyue glanced at the other person and immediately understood that she was right about how dangerous that cross-dresser was; he was definitely a very troublesome type.
"Priest, are you not confident?" Ziyue asked in a low voice.
"I'm not confident," the war priest honestly replied. "That kid is a top-tier Reincarnator with an incredibly terrifying bloodline. He can absorb the abilities of others, and he's also a top-tier assassin. If I'm killed in a fight with him, you'll all die!"
"So troublesome?" Ziyue narrowed her eyes slightly, but a thought flashed through her mind. Someone who could absorb other people's abilities—could it be the person Chen Qing had mentioned before, the one sealed in the Southern Frontier?
"Why doesn't Your Highness consider taking action against the people of Jiangnan first?" Zhang Xiaoyun sneered. "Isn't it obvious that they're easier to deal with there?"
Ziyue didn't even bother to look at the other person upon hearing this. "I don't want to discuss such a moronic topic with you."
"You"
"Alright!" The priest frowned. "The high priest has already sacrificed himself; we cannot afford to panic. Let's not waste any more time on internal strife."
The voice was very calm, but Zhang Xiaoyun sensed the warning in the other person's words and immediately fell silent. He knew that his previous provocation was unreasonable, and at this time, he certainly wouldn't be so foolish as to attack a Jiangnan that had nothing.
But the problem is, for some reason, he just feels uncomfortable no matter how he looks at Ziyue.
Actually, he had this feeling from the very beginning. From the first time they met, he had an urge to kill her. However, she was of noble blood, the first among the royal family, and not only that, she also possessed a lot of confidential memories, which were part of his grand plan for the future. That's why he pretended to be friendly.
In reality, he distrusted this person a thousand times over, even though she was one of his own kind.
"In that case, let's be on the safe side and go through the White Tiger Palace," the High Priest said, taking a breath. "It's a pity about Cui Yan's health, but there will always be opportunities in the future. Let's take what we can get first."
"I don't think so," Ziyue shook her head.
"Oh?" The priest looked at Ziyue: "Why? Kagura is obviously seriously injured. The giant python over at the White Tiger Palace looks scary, but it's just a rabble. In terms of military strength, it's not even as threatening as the soldiers from Jiangnan. It's obviously the easiest to take down."
"If Kagura were so easy to deal with, our clan wouldn't have suffered such a crushing defeat back then."
"You're talking nonsense!" Zhang Xiaoyun said fiercely, "That's just their despicable method."
"Are you still breastfeeding?" Ziyue frowned. "The life and death of our clan—you're discussing despicable methods with me?"
"I"
"Tell me," the priest said calmly, "What are you thinking?"
"We only saw one Kagura. As far as I know, four guilds are operating in the Northern Lands. It's impossible for the Divine Martial Guild to handle everything alone, right? Even if the Divine Martial Guild is in charge this time, don't the other forces send anyone? You guys don't really think the other side only has one Kagura, do you?"
The priest nodded in agreement. "That makes sense. You mean there's a backup plan in the Northern Lands?"
"They have a backup plan, and we don't know what they're preparing. On the other hand, although the imperial court has a strong military and that cross-dresser is troublesome, they are, after all, out in the open, so there's a good chance of targeting them. What do you think?"
Upon hearing this, the priest stroked his chin and fell into deep thought.
What the other party said makes sense. The imperial court may seem powerful on the surface, but its foundation is ultimately weaker, and all its strength is already on the table. On the other hand, Kagura, as a power that once dominated the world, how could it possibly have only what it has now?
There's a high probability they have a terrifying backup plan. The Ancient Demon Clan can't afford any more surprises. Rather than that, perhaps taking this place head-on is a better option.
"Alright," the priest nodded, "Then let's seize the Vermilion Bird Palace!"