Seeing that Azure Dragon City can be recaptured soon, and Chu Feng will be slain.

If the Vermilion Bird Emperor were to lead his army from the rear to attack the Panlong Heavenly Emperor’s army at this moment, that would be disastrous.

The Azure Dragon Heavenly Kingdom would be under attack from both sides, its situation precarious.

"Hmph, didn’t you also lead men into my Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country last time? Do you think I, as the Emperor, am so timid?" The voice of the Vermilion Bird Emperor was filled with disdain.

Flying so high, it was impossible to see his face.

In fact, not even a glimpse of him could be seen.

For the Vermilion Bird Emperor was riding on a Phoenix, and from below, only the Phoenix could be seen.

"Zhu Tianyao, you wouldn’t have thought so, right? Chu Feng betrayed the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country long ago, betrayed you, and set up his own army as Emperor Chu. Heh heh, for a rebellious minister and thief with such wolf-like ambition, do you still want to help him?"

"It would be better for me to execute this rebellious minister and thief on your behalf!"

The Panlong Heavenly Emperor said with a cold sneer.

"Alright, alright, there’s no need for you to sow discord here. Chu Feng was never my minister; he is a disciple of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect."

The Vermilion Bird Emperor, as cunning as a demon, was not fooled by the Panlong Heavenly Emperor.

"Chu Feng, if you agree to submit to my Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country, I can let bygones be bygones. I can even grant you the position of a vassal king," the Vermilion Bird Emperor said loudly to Chu Feng.

Both the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country and the Azure Dragon Heavenly Kingdom have vast territories.

A single Emperor cannot possibly govern them all.

Therefore, they mimic the governance style of the Shangzhou period. Rewarding meritorious Generals and Ministers by granting them lands to rule as vassal kings.

In essence, a vassal king is like a local emperor, with enough freedom not to attend court daily to follow orders or discuss state affairs.

This is something countless Ministers and Generals have dreamed of.

The Vermilion Bird Emperor calculated that Chu Feng would surely agree to his terms.

"What if I don’t agree?" Chu Feng replied coolly.

He was somewhat admiring the Vermilion Bird Emperor’s audacity. Logically, the Vermilion Bird Emperor had already torn apart all civility with Chu Feng, and they were mortal enemies upon meeting. Yet the Vermilion Bird Emperor could still act as if nothing had happened and bargain with Chu Feng.

"Haha, I believe you are a wise man! The current situation is extremely disadvantageous to you! Just two or three hours more and the outer city of Azure Dragon City will be breached by the Panlong Heavenly Emperor. By then, even if I intervene, it’ll be too late!"

"Just agree!"

The Vermilion Bird Emperor said confidently with a smile.

The Panlong Heavenly Emperor, a listener on the side, was extremely tense. If Chu Feng agreed, the situation would immediately change.

Even if Azure Dragon Heavenly Kingdom hadn’t lost much power, Azure Dragon City is the Imperial City.

If the capital itself is seized, the nation is no longer a nation, and it’s a huge loss of face and honor.

Everyone was watching Chu Feng, waiting for his decision.

"Eight words!"

Chu Feng raised his head to gaze at the firmament, his expression serious.

"Speak!"

The Vermilion Bird Emperor sensed something amiss.

"Better broken jade than intact tile!" Chu Feng intoned deeply, like a clap of Heavenly Thunder, shaking the Vermilion Bird Emperor nearly off his Phoenix.

"You, you truly don’t recognize an opportunity? By rejecting my offer, not only will you die, but all those who follow you will also perish!" The Vermilion Bird Emperor was so furious, his face turned beet red, his voice trembling.

"In my Great Chu Empire, there are no men who fear death, all of them are hot-blooded and heroes!"

"Defend the city with full might, the inner city is already taken, just capturing the Imperial Palace will allow us to activate the City Protection Array! Then, our fortunes will reverse!" Chu Feng shouted loudly, personally stepping to the frontline to battle the enemy.

The morale slowly recovered under his encouragement.

The soldiers of Great Chu stared with bloodshot eyes, fiercely battling the enemy with wild expressions.

The scene was incredibly brutal.

"Ten Thousand Swords Erasing All Traces, no leaving within a thousand miles! If you ask where are the people, we are all Sword Gods!"

As the Vermilion Bird Emperor and Chu Feng’s negotiations collapsed, suddenly an army charged at the rear of the Panlong Heavenly Emperor’s forces.

The leader, brandishing a sword, sang as he advanced.

Others followed along, their voices roaring like thunder.

"It’s the Sect Master... why is he here?"

Seeing the leader, Chu Feng trembled all over uncontrollably.

It’s easy to add flowers to a brocade, hard to send charcoal in snow.

In this critical moment, unexpectedly the Master of Ten Thousand Sword Sect, Fang Xuanling, came with nearly a hundred thousand sect experts to aid.

Bear in mind, the entire Ten Thousand Sword Sect consists of a million disciples.

This includes a large number of non-combat personnel.

Elder Mu Cang said with a full smile.

So that’s how it was.

Chu Feng was still curious about how Sect Leader Fang could suddenly bring so many experts to appear outside Azure Dragon City.

"Sect Master Fang, if you dare support Chu Feng, it means betraying my Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country, you must think clearly about the consequences!" The Vermilion Bird Emperor’s voice was no longer as confident nor calm as before.

Stern, cold to the extreme.

"Haha, when did our Ten Thousand Sword Sect become a vassal of Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country? Or should I say, when did Mr. Fang become your subordinate, Verrmilion Bird Emperor?"

"Since neither is true, then where does the talk of betrayal come from? It’s simply ludicrous!"

Fang Xuanling, seasoned and shrewd, with great talents and strategies, surpassed even Pu Li of the Dan State Branch.

He wouldn’t fall into the Vermilion Bird Emperor’s trap.

In a few words, he left the Vermilion Bird Emperor speechless.

"When a ruler loses virtue, the world will revolt! If you do not stop in time, the Panlong Heavenly Emperor will be your precedent, Vermilion Bird Emperor!" Fang Xuanling said righteously.

"Scoundrel, how is my Azure Dragon Heavenly Kingdom a precedent for others? Make yourself clear!" The Panlong Heavenly Emperor, used by Fang Xuanling as a negative example, was furious.

Jumping in rage, cursing loudly.

"Heh heh, why so agitated, Panlong Heavenly Emperor? Azure Dragon Heavenly Kingdom was originally the strongest Heavenly Kingdom on the Divine Martial Continent, but you destroyed it. In my opinion, you should be pleased, as you have this little use, as a negative example, a mirror for other incompetent rulers."

Fang Xuanling sneered, leading the sect experts, charging forward rapidly.

In the blink of an eye, the ten thousand sect experts he led engaged the enemy’s Dragon Guard.

Ten Thousand Sword Sect disciples aren’t skilled in head-on assaults, nor did they intend to obliterate this elite three hundred thousand enemy force.

They cleared a small area near the city gate.

"Quickly open the gates, welcome the reinforcements!" Chu Feng was ecstatic, truly saved from a desperate situation.