Chapter 1296: Subjugation
"Alright, since all of you are here, I'll speak plainly!" Ling Feng said calmly, "Your City Lord is now nothing more than a wandering ghost in the Crying Ghost Valley, so from now on, I am in charge here!"
"What?" Everyone was stunned, and Shenyan shouted in anger, "That's impossible, how could a nobody like you possibly kill the City Lord? That's utterly ridiculous!"
"If he can't, then what about me?" At this moment, Zi Yue stepped out from behind Ling Feng, unleashing the full force of her cultivation in the Sea of Gods Realm, making it almost impossible for those around her to breathe.
A master of the Divine Sea Realm! Shenyan and the others exchanged horrified glances. Zi Yue's appearance was completely unexpected, and even Shenyan, who had full confidence in the City Lord, felt a disturbing premonition.
"Arrogant!" At this moment, Demon Eye stepped forward and sneered, "Ridiculous, do you think we will believe your lies? Our City Lord is a well-known figure across the entire Divine Cloud Continent, and just you two..."
Demon Eye's words were cut off as if someone had choked him. He stared in shock at Jiete next to Ling Feng, because in Jiete's hands was a head, and that head belonged to the Blood Howl City Master.
Originally, Zi Yue intended to let the Blood Howl City Master rest in peace, but Ling Feng decided to use Liu Wuyun's head to more smoothly take over Blood-roar Castle, minimizing most obstacles.
Sure enough, when the Blood Howl City Master's head was revealed, everyone was utterly shocked. They hadn't expected the impenetrable City Lord to fall at the hands of the enemy. It was truly... overwhelming.
Could it be that the master of the Divine Sea Realm killed the City Master? If that's the case, doesn't that mean her strength surpasses that of the City Lord?
Thinking of this, everyone looked at Ling Feng and Zi Yue with a mix of caution and unease.
Ling Feng proudly scanned the room, then said flatly, "Even your City Lord fell to us. Do you think you have any chance of winning? The Divine Cloud Continent has always respected the strong. Since we can kill the Blood Howl City Master, we naturally have the right to claim his territory! If anyone disagrees, speak up now!"
Ling Feng suddenly laughed, revealing a sinister smile, "I promise to send you to meet your City Lord and ask him for the answer on my behalf!"
Ling Feng felt secretly delighted; this kind of intimidation using borrowed power was truly addictive!
Shenyan gritted his teeth, his eyes blazing with anger, while Demon Eye squinted, lost in thought. Situ's face remained calm, as if everything was as it should be.
"Now, tell me your decision!" Ling Feng snorted coldly, "Submit to me or die!"
At this moment, Zi Yue intensified the oppressive aura of a Divine Sea Realm expert, making everyone show signs of hesitation and struggle in their eyes.
In a place like this, loyalty was a luxury. Since the Blood Howl City Master was dead, no one else would sacrifice their life for him. Even the headstrong Shenyan suppressed his anger and stayed silent.
"Since none of you are speaking, I guess I'll ask one by one!" Ling Feng cheerfully approached Shenyan, "Isn't this General Shen Yan? I heard you were the most loyal servant of the Blood Howl City Master!"
"What do you want!" Shenyan clenched his fists, gritting his teeth.
Ling Feng replied seriously, "I want you to continue overseeing the Blood Howl Camp for me. What do you think?"
Shenyan's eyes widened in surprise, and Demon Eye was taken aback as well, while Situ appeared thoughtful.
"I..." Shenyan was bewildered. He had expected Ling Feng to make an example of him, but he didn't foresee this proposal, leaving him unsure of how to respond.
Ling Feng smiled slightly, "What's the matter? Are you dissatisfied with something?"
With a complex expression, Shenyan looked at Ling Feng, then bowed his head, "Thank you... for Lord Ling's trust, I... Shenyan will not fail you!"
Ling Feng laughed, patting Shenyan on the shoulder, "I naturally trust your abilities. Besides... Blood-roar Castle is vast, and there are many areas where I will rely on all of you!"
"Congratulations to Lord Ling for becoming the new master of Blood-roar Castle!" Situ chuckled, clasping his hands, "I believe under Lord Ling's leadership, Blood-roar Castle will grow even stronger!"
Demon Eye cursed inwardly, never expecting Situ to switch sides so quickly, making himself seem out of touch with reality.
With this thought, Demon Eye couldn't hold back any longer. He dashed forward, shouting loudly, "Lord Ling is truly our benefactor here at Blood-roar Castle! The previous Blood Howl City Master exploited us, treating us as less than human. We longed for his swift demise, and now that Lord Ling has slain him, you are truly our savior! We will follow Lord Ling's commands as if they were divine decrees, and die without hesitation!"
Ling Feng maintained a solemn demeanor, then said earnestly, "Is that so? Even if I order you to die, you will comply?"
Demon Eye replied adamantly, "Naturally!"
"Very well, then go and die!" Ling Feng said seriously.
"Ah!" Demon Eye was dumbfounded. This young man didn't play by the rules; he was just being polite! Who would really go and die!
Situ's expression turned peculiar, while Shenyan openly grinned, displaying his schadenfreude at Demon Eye's predicament.
"Didn't you say you'd follow my commands?" Ling Feng asked curiously, "So, when do you plan to die?"
Demon Eye was nearly in tears. If it weren't for the master of the Divine Sea Realm standing behind him, he would have beaten Ling Feng senseless by now!
Demon Eye stammered, "Lord, stop joking! I want to keep my useful body to serve you!"
Ling Feng chuckled, patting Demon Eye on the shoulder, "Just kidding, don't take it seriously. Even if you truly wanted to die, I wouldn't let go of a talent like you! You still have great value to me!"
Demon Eye sighed in relief, then glared harshly at Shenyan.
"Alright now, since you've all acknowledged me, let's not linger in the breeze!" Ling Feng said, "Let's head into the city; I've been wanting to explore Blood-roar Castle thoroughly!"
"Shenyan, take Jiete and bury the City Master's corpse. Although we were once enemies, there's still a sense of mutual respect!" Ling Feng said ceremoniously, "The dead deserve respect; let him rest in peace!"