The Four Symbols Formation
On the third day, Guan Shanhai returned to Shouyun City.
The first thing he did upon returning was to look for Lu Feng.
The two met at Guan Shanhai's residence. Guan Shanhai entered without even offering tea and immediately asked:
"You've mastered that physical cultivation technique?"
"Thank you for your concern, sir. I have successfully completed the cultivation and am awaiting your orders."
"Very good."
A smile appeared on Guan Shanhai's face.
"I just returned from Canglan City. Si Zheng and the others have already set up the Four Symbols Formation. Now they're just waiting for you to lure Hu Xiaotian into the formation."
It turns out that Guan Shanhai wasn't in Shouyun City these past few days; he went to Canglan City to help set up the formation.
"Where is Hu Xiaotian now?" Lu Feng asked.
"It's currently staying in Luoyan Town and shouldn't be leaving anytime soon. This is Hu Xiaofeng's corpse."
Guan Shanhai took out a storage bag from his sleeve and handed it over.
"If there's nothing else, you can leave immediately."
Lu Feng took the storage bag, inside which was Hu Xiaofeng's corpse, well preserved, with dark red bloodstains still remaining on its fur.
How far is Luoyan Town from here?
"It's not too far, a little over a thousand li. At your speed, you should arrive in three hours at most."
"After you depart, I will lead the warriors of Shouyun City to Canglan City to provide support."
Lu Feng frowned. "All the martial artists have to go?"
"Of course. This is the final battle against the demonic beasts, and we must go all out. Warriors from the other major cities will also be heading to Canglan City to provide support."
"What if we all leave Shouyun City and get attacked by monsters?"
"Don't worry about that. I've left a few people to guard Shouyun City."
"As soon as the demonic beasts attack, activate the city's protective array. Even Fifth-Tier Demon Lord can hold out for a long time, enough for us to return and reinforce."
Lu Feng knew, of course, that Guan Shanhai had a backup plan, but he didn't care.
He only wanted Ji Qingqing's group to stay in Shouyun City. Their cultivation level was too low; if they went to Canglan City, they would have virtually no chance of survival.
"I want Ji Qingqing's team to stay."
"Aren't there more than 10,000 people in the Shouyun City? They can help take care of them."
"In case any monsters launch a sneak attack, they can help defend against them."
Guan Shanhai nodded without hesitation.
"No problem. We'll do as you say."
To Guan Shanhai, Ji Qingqing and her group were utterly insignificant.
Whether we go or not will have no impact on the overall situation.
It would be a loss to cause Lu Feng dissatisfaction over such a trivial matter.
"In that case, I'll go and explain things, and then I'll set off for Luoyan Town."
Lu Feng left the mansion and went straight to Ji Qingqing and the others' tent.
Lifting the curtain, ten people were cultivating. Upon seeing Lu Feng, they all stood up.
"Soon, Deputy Si Zheng will lead men to Canglan City to provide support. I've told him you don't need to go."
Ji Qingqing and the others' expressions changed, and they immediately realized that something serious had happened.
"Sir, has something happened?"
"In a few days, I will lure the sixth-tier Demon Emperor to Canglan City. Si Zheng and the others have already set up a grand formation there, and we will wipe them all out in one fell swoop."
As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Amei was the first to jump up.
"I want to go to Canglan City too."
"I'll go too," another female disciple chimed in.
I'll go too.
Several people shouted it out one after another.
"Shut up."
Ji Qingqing turned around, her voice not loud, but enough to silence everyone.
"The lord has his reasons for doing this. We should listen to the lord."
Lu Feng's gaze swept across their faces one by one.
"Think about it, what if all of you go to Canglan City to provide support, and then the demonic beasts launch a surprise attack on Shouyun City?"
"There are still more than 10,000 people in the city. They can't run away, and they can't fight back."
Lin Amei opened her mouth, but couldn't say a word.
"Your mission is to defend Shouyun City and protect those ten thousand-plus people. This is far more important than killing a few demonic beasts in Canglan City."
"Yes," everyone responded in unison.
Lu Feng then gave Ji Qingqing a few more instructions, telling her to keep a close eye on the city's defenses and prevent anyone from leaving the city during this period, paying particular attention to the safety of the western corner residential area.
After giving his instructions, Lu Feng didn't linger. He took to the air and flew towards Luoyan Town.
During the journey, he did not use his full power to Walking on Air.
According to Guan Shanhai's estimate, it should take about three hours to fly there.
It's too fast. What if Wu Qingfeng isn't ready yet? It could backfire.
The land beneath our feet was mostly ruins.
There are only a few intact villages and towns. In some places, you can still see charred roof beams, and in others, all that remains is a solitary stone foundation.
"Whatever their schemes, this time, we must capture Hu Xiaotian."
Looking at the scene before him, Lu Feng felt a surge of nameless anger and secretly made a vow.
Within Luoyan Town.
Hu Xiaotian on a dilapidated platform, then suddenly opened his eyes.
It sensed the blood-stained mark rapidly approaching.
"That's interesting."
A hint of mockery flashed in Hu Xiaotian's eyes.
It didn't move immediately. It raised its head and called out to the audience, "Hu Yan."
"Your subordinate is here."
Scarlet Flame Tiger Lord suddenly appeared from the side.
Any news from Canglan City?
"Reporting to Tiger King, Wu Qingfeng and his group seem to be setting up an array in Canglan City. I haven't yet determined exactly what kind of array it is."
"They intend to ambush and kill me in Canglan City."
Hu Xiaotian spoke calmly, his face expressionless.
"What?! These damned humans actually dare to plot against Lord Tiger King!"
Scarlet Flame Tiger Lord immediately started cursing.
"However, as long as we don't head towards Canglan City, all their preparations will be in vain."
"No!" Hu Xiaotian shook his head.
"Not only am I going, but you will all go with me."
Scarlet Flame Tiger Lord was stunned. "Huh? Why is that?"
Knowing it's a trap and still jumping in, what is that if not foolishness?
Of course, it only dared to think these words in its heart.
"Wu Qingfeng has set up a formation in Canglan City, so Canglan City must have gathered a large number of people."
"The more people there are, the more empty the other places will be. We can then send a few squads of our people to raid the other major cities."
"There are plenty of humans in the city. With blood, we can easily gather the right amount, right?"
"However, all the major cities are protected by fortified formations. Without Lord Tiger Emperor's personal presence, those formations are difficult to break."
You don't need to worry about that.
"Last time in Shangyang Town, Wu Qingfeng and his group, working together, were no match for me."
"Even if he sets up a grand formation in Canglan City this time, he will definitely have to send all his manpower there to deal with me."
"At that time, won't the defensive formations of those cities be easily breached?"
"The Tiger Emperor is wise!"
The Scarlet Flame Tiger Lord immediately bent down and began patting its rear end.
In its mind, Wu Qingfeng and his group were going to deal with Hu Xiaotian anyway, and since Hu Xiaotian himself wasn't afraid, what did it have to be afraid of?
"Hu Yan," Hu Xiaotian suddenly spoke.
"Your subordinate is here."
"The human who killed Feng'er will appear soon. I will personally go and kill him."
"After I leave, you shall send three Demon Lord, each with five thousand demon beasts, to attack the three major cities."
"You will personally lead the remaining demons to Canglan City."
"This time, I, the Emperor, will eliminate Wu Qingfeng and his ilk in Canglan City."
"Yes," Scarlet Flame Tiger Lord replied, turning and leaving.