Chapter 313: Steel Body Glaze_2
Or perhaps, once roamed near Nido.
"Any more?"
"That's it, the Security Bureau only found this much."
Cao Tong said helplessly, he had been responsible for following up on this matter these past few days.
Nodding, Chen Feng knew that the Divine Martial Alliance Leader must have some preparations and wouldn't let someone easily discover their true identity.
Then, he looked towards Zhao Tingxiao.
He inquired about the other party's recent situation.
"Have the past few days at the military camp been smooth?"
He hadn't forgotten the kindness of the military, but after some consideration, he decided to send someone there.
After all, he has many matters to attend to and can't spare the energy for this.
By comparison, Zhao Tingxiao had previously gone with him to Suluo and had dealings with the military, so he wasn't too unfamiliar.
Moreover, with his True Intent Level strength, simply teaching some combat skills would be enough to take on this task.
"Everything went smoothly in respect to Senior Brother."
"Apart from teaching combat skills, sometimes I also spar with them... Overall, it's quite harmonious."
Zhao Tingxiao said with a smile, fully aware that taking on the role of a military instructor was a good thing, not only embedding the Flame Tiger Sect more deeply in Nanjiang but also garnering more support for Senior Brother's council position.
Hearing this, Chen Feng nodded, knowing that the special forces members he was teaching only respected the strong.
Although they were not Mechanical Martial or fully Transformed People, most had injected multiple doses of Enhancing Potion and were equipped with sophisticated firearms. Their strength was not weak, entirely comparable to some experts at the peak of Entering Strength.
"By the way, I heard that Captain Han Chao will be returning from abroad soon."
Zhao Tingxiao suddenly added, which surprised Chen Feng.
Originally, Han Chao had stayed in Suo Jia City, but it seems he was delayed by other tasks, hence his prolonged absence from Nanjiang.
Lost in thought, he didn't ask much more.
With some arrangements made, the two gradually departed, and Chen Feng finished his breakfast, now sitting alone.
A gentle breeze stirred, rippling the nearby pond.
As if lost in thought, but in reality, he had quietly accepted the shared visuals transmitted from the Snake Spirit Secret Realm's second small stone statue.
....
"The Snake-man Tribe is mobilizing again!"
"Last time, though Lord Adams severely damaged the Snake-man Army with the power of the Holy Sword, it came at no small cost...."
"This can't go on, many warriors are injured, and the ordinary people we previously rescued are still training and unable to fight on the battlefield."
"Our number of reserve warriors is no match for the Snake-men, we must find a way to change the situation..."
Behind the vast black city walls that span across the earth, disputes rose from the military camp of the Holy City army.
One by one, the Fifth Order Commanders and Fourth-order elites stood inside the sheepskin tent, sand hills and valleys formed in the sandbox, with some black dots marking the tracks of the Snake-man Army.
The disputes continued incessantly, Molly, wearing a rattan armor cloak, stood in the corner, unable to participate in the discussion, and could only watch uneasily as a gray small stone statue hovered and circled within the tent.
"Lord Earth Rock, why don't I lead a team to intercept them?"
Suddenly, Oron, the over two-meter-tall Guard Captain, stood up and spoke in a deep voice, wishing to use the same guerilla ambush tactics from before.
Everyone was taken aback, but the Earth Rock Army Commander quickly dismissed the idea.
"Without a Saint leading, it would be hard for you to come back alive."
With a humming, low, more hulking Earth Rock Army Commander, resembling a small mountain, a vast shield slung diagonally across his back, blocked much of the light.
Oron ground his teeth at the words, and others also looked sullen and dispirited.
In the Holy City, only the three great army commanders are Saints, they are hard to move, let alone take the initiative to strike.
For a moment, they couldn't help but think of Mr. Feng Chen.
"It doesn't matter if I can't return, as long as we can buy the Holy City a chance to breathe!"
Oron gritted out, his face already showing he was ready to die.
The crowd was shocked, followed by some who echoed the sentiment, eager to expand the chances of survival for the Holy City.
"Nonsense!"
However, the Earth Rock Army Commander held firm, once again denying Oron's proposal.
Seeing another argument about to erupt, Molly in the corner felt for the first time just how powerless she was, her expression exceedingly complex.
Suddenly!!
A number of giant flying eagles swooped down from above, stirring up a wild wind.
Instinctively looking outside the tent camp, several figures approached.
The leader wore green rattan armor and a white cloak.
Brown curly hair casually draped behind, their face about thirty-something, with several strange tree and flower patterns.
"Commander Carrie!"
"Lord Carrie!"
Respectful salutations rang continuously, and Oron hesitated briefly, then followed up.
"Lord Carrie."
"Hmm."
The other party walked calmly into the tent camp.
The Earth Rock Army Commander frowned and inquired suspiciously.
"Shouldn't you be in the city, helping Adams clear out the traitors?"
"I'm no longer needed."
Her tone was calm as Carrie, the Thorny Army Commander, stood in front of the sand table.
Several members of the Thorny Army stood behind her. She glanced around at everyone, then looked at the small white-gray stone image spinning in mid-air, and opened her palm.
A seed rapidly grew, turning into a vine that attracted the small stone statue.
"His Highness has made a decision, asking me to go support Mr. Feng Chen's arrival."
"I'm here just to pick a few people."
With those words, everyone was shocked. Molly was in a daze for a moment, then showed a look of surprise.
"Ah, I see."
The Earth Rock Army Commander, as burly as a mountain, finally stood up, causing the entire tent to dim a bit.
"Tell me, who do you plan to take with you?"
"Oron, Glie, Tell..."
One after another, names were announced, including both Fifth and Fourth Ranks.
During this, Carrie didn't look at those people; instead, she kept her gaze on her palm, the white-gray stone statue circling the vine several times.
When all the names were finally called.
Whoosh!
The stone statue suddenly flew away and landed on Molly's shoulder in the corner.
Glances turned toward her in anticipation, and Carrie's silence followed for a moment before she added one more name.
"And... Molly."
The last voice rang out, and everyone showed varied expressions.
As if witnessing it all, in the palace at the top of the distant Holy City, the youth on the throne had a complex expression as he looked at the golden-armored figure standing guard by his side.
"Adams, do you really want to let Carrie take the risk?"
His tone carried a hint of worry.
Clearly youthful in appearance, but upon close inspection, his hair was grayish, exuding an aura of decadence.
"This is currently the best option."
A calm response came; the lean man clad in golden armor, with a golden sword at his waist, had golden hair.
"Only that outsider can bring us new Saint Level strength, creating more opportunities for survival."
"Moreover..."
He didn't finish, but the youth on the throne understood his meaning.
"You still don't trust Carrie, do you?"
He looked at the other's sharp features beneath the golden helmet, with edges like a sword, exuding coldness.
It was precisely because of mistrust that such continuous probing occurred.
The atmosphere fell silent, and eventually, the golden-armored Adams turned his head to look outside the palace.
"I hope my intuition is wrong."
With those words, the youth on the throne had a complex expression and said no more.
He knew the Falcon Saint's sharpness in Perception, but he also did not believe that Carrie, loyal to the throne and the Holy City, would pose any other problems.
The two tacitly stopped discussing the matter and quietly watched the city outside together.
Outside the palace, below the mountain peak.
The majestic city built of stone was a sea of white-gray, with many ordinary people in linen clothes walking and living on the stone streets.
Women were weaving and sewing, and children were playing and laughing.
However, more people sat silently at the high rocks together, looking outwards at the black city walls a few kilometers away from the Holy City, the last camp protecting all this peace.
...
....
"Seems there's no problem now."
The shared image disconnected, Chen Feng nodded.
Although he didn't know what the Holy City had discussed during this time.
But it seems the Holy City agreed to his cooperation and is preparing to break open the sealed Divine Temple barrier with him.
But still....
What about Carrie?
For some reason, he always felt something was strange about this Thorny Army Commander, but he couldn't pinpoint where the issue was.
No aura of Transformed Snake-man, yet it seemed to possess other mysteries.
After pondering for a moment, he suppressed his speculation.
That barrier location was quite far from the Holy City; he still needs to wait a bit longer.
By then, using the upgraded Perception to confirm, he should be able to get an answer.
Moreover.
If he can truly break open the barrier and enter the Snake Spirit Secret Realm.
Then the deal agreed with the Holy City and the complete Holy Flame Awakening Method as the reward.
Should... all be resolved together.