Tang City is a crucial logistics support point for the millions-strong army of the Azure Dragon Heavenly Kingdom. If this city is lost, it would have dire consequences for the army of the Azure Dragon Heavenly Kingdom.

Unfortunately, the Panlong Heavenly Emperor was still one step too late.

When he arrived with three hundred thousand Dragon Guards, he could only see smoke and fire everywhere in Tang City, with many warehouses reduced to ashes.

The garrison inside the city lay dead all over.

"Who did this?" The Panlong Heavenly Emperor gritted his teeth, forcing out four icy words.

A towering fury manifested directly above his head, blazing fiercely.

This was a display only achievable by reaching a very high level of Sword Dao Cultivation.

"Your Majesty, it was a young man named Chu Feng who led an army to directly breach the city, plundering all the resources within!" A middle-aged man with a dirty face and tattered clothes crawled out from the corner.

He threw himself in front of the Panlong Heavenly Emperor, kneeling and reporting.

"It’s him again!"

"An entire city’s worth of resources, completely plundered—how ruthless!"

The expression on the Panlong Heavenly Emperor’s face became even more hideous, his fists clenched so tightly they creaked, as if he could wring water from them.

"The materials in Tang City were like mountains and seas; if they were destroyed on the spot, perhaps this Emperor could do nothing about it. Now, that fool, the Eternal Life Pill Master, couldn’t bear to part with those things and wanted to flee with them. This Emperor might just catch up and annihilate him."

"Which direction did the enemy flee? Carrying a large amount of military supplies, they can’t have escaped far. Chase them."

The three hundred thousand Dragon Guards brought by the Panlong Heavenly Emperor all had mounts, and the lowest were at the level of Spiritual Beast General.

Most of them were giant tigers and azure wolves.

The speed of their charge was even faster than steeds renowned for their thousand-mile gallop.

To catch up with Chu Feng’s army was definitely no difficult task.

"Your Majesty, I’m afraid we can’t catch up. Before leaving, Chu Feng asked us to tell you that he would lead forces to attack two other battlefields. Smoke signals were seen rising from both the east and west six hours ago; it’s very likely that Chu Feng has already succeeded." The officer with the dirty face, mustering courage, tried to dissuade.

As if to confirm the man’s words,

several sword lights flew in from a distance.

As they landed, the figures appeared, wearing the armor of the Azure Dragon Heavenly Kingdom.

However, the styles of the armor and badges were different.

This indicated that they came from different armies.

"Report to the Heavenly Emperor, Chentang Pass has been lost, occupied by a commander from the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country named Wen Shu!"

"Song City has fallen, occupied by Chu Feng!"

"Great Western Pass has fallen, broken by Divine General Ling Feng!"

...

A total of nine people came, none bringing victory news, and all reporting defeats, cities fallen, or passes breached.

Chu Feng was very clever; after plundering a large amount of resources, he had no intention of fleeing far.

Instead, he split his forces into two, one led by Wen Shu and the other personally by him, seizing the opportunity to capture two other battlefields while the Azure Dragon Heavenly Kingdom was unguarded. He effortlessly took them over.

"Chu Feng, what an impressive technique, what brilliant tactics. Imitating this Emperor, leading an army on a rapid assault to capture Tang City quickly, plundering a large amount of military supplies to replenish your army’s needs. Then, taking advantage of the vacancy in the other two battlefields, you swooped in... pfft..."

The Panlong Heavenly Emperor had not finished speaking when he suddenly spat a mouthful of congested blood.

In legend, Zhuge Liang angered Zhou Yu three times, directly causing his death.

The Panlong Heavenly Emperor might not be so fragile, but he was also so angered by Chu Feng that he spit blood on the spot.

Kun Heavenly Master had been following silently behind the Panlong Heavenly Emperor, because his ’brilliant strategy’ had once again turned awry, becoming a foolish move.

This plunder of Tang City owed quite a bit to his involvement.

"Your Majesty, I believe that even if Chu Feng is formidable, after plundering Tang City’s supplies, it’s impossible for them to immediately reach the other two battlefields. There must be a trick here."

Kun Heavenly Master was highly intelligent, detecting the irrationality within.

Imagine, the Panlong Heavenly Emperor transported a million soldiers from two battlefields at top speed, still taking two days to reach the Heavenly God Mountain Battlefield.

Chu Feng’s army, after plundering so many supplies, surely couldn’t have transported them any faster.

How could they have delivered them to the other two battlefields in just over a day, and also captured so many cities and passes? Could Chu Feng really be a Divine Soul?

"Enough! In less than two days’ time, my Azure Dragon Heavenly Kingdom lost a quarter of its territory—what a disgrace!"

The Panlong Heavenly Emperor had always followed Kun Heavenly Master’s advice,

but today, his attitude towards Kun Heavenly Master was uncharacteristically harsh.

"All that talk of besieging Wei to rescue Zhao, and what was the result? My Azure Dragon Heavenly Kingdom suffered heavy losses, and this Emperor was played like a puppet by Chu Feng, becoming the laughingstock of the world." The Panlong Heavenly Emperor was desperately suppressing his fury and overwhelming killing intent.

Were it not for Kun Heavenly Master’s special status and usefulness, the Panlong Heavenly Emperor would have long since cut him down with his sword.

"Your Majesty..." Kun Heavenly Master, too, felt deeply shamed, yet he still wished to provide an explanation.

Because the batch of supplies in Tang City was truly abundant.

If it could be recovered, the situation would immediately reverse. At that point, Chu Feng’s army without food and supplies would surely plunge into chaos.

From the Azure Dragon Heavenly Kingdom’s perspective, reclaiming those supplies would eliminate future concerns.

They could once again march on the Heavenly God Pass, achieving ultimate victory.

"Kun Heavenly Master, you have disappointed me greatly lately. No more words are necessary. Please withdraw," the Panlong Heavenly Emperor refused Kun Heavenly Master any chance for explanation, leaving with the three hundred thousand Dragon Guards on the spot.

A long while after the Panlong Heavenly Emperor’s departure, Kun Heavenly Master still stood there, unmoving.

His aged body trembled incessantly.

"Does His Majesty think I’m too old and useless? It seems it’s time to retire with grace and return to my hometown." Kun Heavenly Master, having dedicated his heart and mind, assisted the Panlong Heavenly Emperor to ascend the throne, step by step controlling great power.

Now, he faced an unprecedentedly hostile attitude from the Panlong Heavenly Emperor.

This left Kun Heavenly Master heartbroken.

And also made him consider leaving.

Flowers do not bloom for a hundred days, nor is anyone always in their prime.

Perhaps leaving now is a good choice.

"Chu Feng, one day, I will still measure strength with you. You’ve foiled my plans twice in a row—was it mere coincidence, or do you truly possess this wisdom and foresight?"

Kun Heavenly Master, having been defeated twice by Chu Feng, felt deeply unsatisfied.

...

The Panlong Heavenly Emperor led three hundred thousand Dragon Guards straight towards Chentang Pass.

Having suffered great loss, played like a pawn by Chu Feng, the Panlong Heavenly Emperor felt extremely humiliated.

In a fit of rage, he resolved to bring elite soldiers and fight to the death with Chu Feng at all costs.

He dared not allow Chu Feng to continue growing unchecked.

Because every once in a while, Chu Feng would create some shocking news that left him anxious.

When the Panlong Heavenly Emperor arrived with elite troops at Chentang Pass, there was Chu Feng, with a supremely confident expression, seated atop the reef tower.

"Panlong Crown Prince, you’ve finally arrived! I’ve been expecting you for a long time!" Chu Feng gazed intently at the Panlong Heavenly Emperor outside the pass, with hatred as deep as the oceans, erupting like a volcano.