novelapdf #896 - Preemptive strike
#896 - Preemptive strike
Xia Yue frowned slightly, a hint of reluctance in her doubtful voice: "Master, isn't your judgment a little too arbitrary?
To determine that they've discovered your whereabouts based on a mere inexplicable feeling seems a bit hasty.
In my opinion, it's more likely they're deliberately creating a smokescreen, trying to unsettle us.
I've observed carefully and haven't found any clues to suggest they're aware of your presence."
Li Chengfeng, however, shook his head with unwavering conviction.
A light of wisdom flickered in his deep eyes: "Yue Ke, don't forget, I am also proficient in the Great Prophecy Technique.
They can use deduction techniques to glimpse the secrets of heaven, and I can use the Great Prophecy Technique to perceive the future.
Their deduction that I've infiltrated their ranks isn't a direct inference of my abilities, but rather relies on some powerful secret protection.
And I, through the Great Prophecy Technique, caught a glimpse of the two Dragon Warlocks being aware of my movements; they've already begun to take targeted action."
These words caused the five experts present to pale in shock.
They stared wide-eyed in disbelief, as if witnessing an incredible miracle, unable to utter a word for a long while.
After a good while,
Hua Yuanshan asked in a trembling voice: "Master… You actually know the Great Prophecy Technique as well? This… this is simply too shocking!
No wonder you're so certain; it all makes sense now.
So, what should we do next?"
Li Chengfeng chuckled coldly, his smile full of confidence and dominance: "Naturally, we'll imitate their strategy. They want to suppress us.
Then we'll use their methods against them and suppress them in turn.
They're searching for our traces, while I'm focused on eliminating their enemies, especially those half-step God Transformation experts.
In the end, we'll see who comes out on top.
Also, we must be as discreet as possible in this operation, and absolutely avoid revealing our identities easily."
Wang Baichuan nodded in agreement, having understood his intentions: "Excellent, Master is wise!
Let's act together then; with our combined strength, we'll be invincible.
We'll subdue those who can be subdued, and eliminate those who cannot.
Now is a crucial moment, and we can no longer afford any misplaced compassion."
Li Chengfeng nodded approvingly, then with a wave of his hands, swirling vortexes appeared on the ground beneath their feet, and in an instant, everyone vanished from the spot.
When they reappeared, they were atop a majestic mountain peak, the location of the chief commander of the half-step God Transformation experts of the Feather Dust Realm.
Li Chengfeng chose to deal with this chief commander first for two reasons: one, his strength was formidable, making him a rare expert in the Feather Dust Realm.
And two, he possessed significant influence; as long as he lived, a single call to arms would unite the entire Feather Dust Realm against them.
Since the Evil Dragon Clan's commander, the Dragon Warlocks, and others possessed powerful treasures that made them difficult to deal with, he would start by taking down this old thing first.
This ice Mu, the Ice Sea Sect's master of half-step God Transformation, was eccentric, and his mountain peak was the largest in the mountain range.
Symbolizing supreme power and status, it also symbolized his unique identity and position.
And this old thing was also uncontrollably excited today, fantasizing about capturing Li Chengfeng and exchanging him for the legendary Frost Ice cultivation method.
That Frost Ice cultivation method had a deadly allure.
Because most of the Feather Dust Realm's cultivation methods could only be cultivated to the God Transformation stage, and the slightly better ones could be cultivated to the Void Refinement stage.
Those were already extremely rare.
But the bestowed Frost Ice cultivation method could actually be cultivated to the Tribulation Transcendence stage, how could he not be itching for it and drooling over it?
The old thing, ice Mu, was pacing back and forth in his cave like an ant on a hot pot, restless.
His wrinkled eyes gleamed with endless desire and greed for that magical cultivation method.
It was as if he could already see the scene of that cultivation method being mastered by him, its power being unparalleled.
This obsession drove him to conceive a bold idea—to take the initiative and find and capture Li Chengfeng!
As soon as he thought that the cultivation method was about to become his, ice Mu couldn't wait to summon his Frost Ice Sect's forces.
Fortunately, he actually had ten half-step God Transformation experts at his disposal this time, which undoubtedly added a bit of certainty to his plan.
He secretly pondered how to cleverly use these forces to set up an inescapable net in the outside world, waiting for Li Chengfeng to appear and capture him in one fell swoop.
At that time, that coveted cultivation method would naturally be his.
He even began to fantasize about displaying the brilliance of this cultivation method within the Frost Ice Sect, making the entire sect stronger and more powerful because of him, shaking all directions.
However, just as ice Mu was about to issue a summoning order, inviting the Supreme Elders of the sect to come and discuss, a sound transmission talisman suddenly sped in from outside the cave, interrupting his thoughts.
Taking a closer look, it was actually Hua Yuanshan! This was truly a case of searching high and low without finding it, only to have it delivered effortlessly.
He needed to borrow the power of the formation mastered by Hua Yuanshan to leave the cave and travel smoothly.
So, ice Mu quickly opened the cave door to welcome Hua Yuanshan.
Hua Yuanshan led Li Chengfeng and the other four half-step God Transformation experts, slowly stepping into the cave.
ice Mu laughed heartily upon seeing this, as if seeing the dawn of victory: "Haha, Fellow Daoist Hua, what a rare guest! What brings you to my humble abode today?"
Hua Yuanshan smiled slightly and pointed to Li Chengfeng and the others beside him: "We've discussed it; rather than sitting around and waiting for death, it's better to take the initiative.
Maybe we can find that Li Chengfeng in the far north, and then everyone can share the rewards, wouldn't that be wonderful?"
ice Mu's eyes flashed with a sly glint upon hearing this, and he immediately echoed: "Haha, truly great minds think alike!
I also had this intention, originally wanting to summon the experts of my Frost Ice Sect to act together.
Now it seems that the six of us are enough to deal with it."
As he spoke, his gaze swept over Wang Baichuan and Li Chengfeng (who was still posing as Dong Xuan).
It turned out that everyone's goal was the same, all for Li Chengfeng.
ice Mu secretly pondered whether this lineup could successfully capture Li Chengfeng.
But he didn't want to involve the entire Frost Ice Sect's Supreme Elders, so as not to cause unnecessary suspicion and unrest.
After all, if everyone left here to pursue that illusory reward, who would guard the formation's core?
At that time, wouldn't the entire base become an undefended shell, at the mercy of others?
Li Chengfeng's voice was filled with irrepressible excitement.
He said with impassioned emotion: "With the addition of Sect Master's strong support, the strength of our team is undoubtedly like a tiger with wings, even stronger!
This can truly be said to be heaven helping me!
Who could have imagined that we would decisively take action when those two Dragon Warlocks were still hesitant and unable to come up with a solution, taking preemptive action!
By the time they finally react and want to take action, we will have already successfully captured Li Chengfeng.
And return with generous rewards and glory.
At that time, even if they are regretful and remorseful, it will be too late, and they can only watch us enjoy the fruits of victory.
I don't believe Li Chengfeng's strength is as difficult to deal with as the rumors say.
There must be exaggeration in it, just to cover up the incompetence of the North Sea and Xuanwu forces."