Chapter 2373: Heavenly Slaughter Alliance
"Which prince of the Dragon Clan are you?" Ouyue saw the demonic moon in the void shatter, staring at Ao Canghai with a cold tone.
"We'll talk after the fight!" Ao Canghai snorted coldly, then his body charged forward. Although his speed wasn't as fast as the Golden-Winged Great Roc of the Roc Clan, the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon's speed was equally terrifying. In an instant, a fearsome fist hurtled toward Ouyue, collapsing everything in its path. Dragon Clan experts excelled in strength, their power absolutely terrifying, especially the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon, the royal clan of dragons, whose strength was even more astonishing.
This attack seemed capable of shattering space itself. If one slowed down his fist, they could see a twisted spatial vortex.
"Boom!" Ouyue's figure shattered and broke apart, yet Ao Canghai's expression remained unchanged. In the void before him, a demonic moon appeared high in the sky, and Ouyue's figure materialized there. What had just been destroyed was merely one of his shadows; his true body had escaped.
"Moon Shadow!" Ao Canghai's expression tightened slightly. Then, above the void, streaks of moonlight radiance reappeared, dazzling and piercing.
Staring at the void, a cold smile flickered in Ao Canghai's eyes. He opened his mouth, and suddenly, a dragon roar erupted, shaking heaven and earth.
"Let's go!" Tian Ruojian pulled Lin Feng back as his body retreated. Behind Ao Canghai, a terrifying Five-Clawed Golden Dragon manifested. At the same time, in the sky above, massive Five-Clawed Golden Dragons roared furiously, tearing through everything. The moonlight continuously shattered, leaving Ouyue no place to hide.
"Kill!" Above Ao Canghai, Ouyue seemed to borrow the power of heaven. A demonic moon descended from the sky, slicing through the void itself. Lin Feng watched the battlefield, his heart trembling. Wherever the moonlight passed, it seemed to cleave the very space apart.
Ao Canghai roared, his body soaring upward. His fist struck out, and the void seemed to freeze. The moonlight and fist collided, exploding with a thunderous boom. Light shattered everywhere, but on Ao Canghai's fist, a trace of blood appeared, testament to the terrifying power of that moonlight.
"Where do you think you're going?" Ao Canghai's body shot upward again, punching forward once more. The void trembled violently, as if undergoing millions of vibrations. With a "pfft," Ouyue's figure emerged, spitting out a mouthful of blood, his face pale. Yet his eyes remained coldly fixed on Ao Canghai.
"I am Ao Canghai, Fourth Prince of the Dragon Clan. Ouyue, there's no need to resist anymore. Destroying your Crimson Blood Alliance would be effortless for me, and behind me stands Tian Ruojian—you should have heard his name." Ao Canghai spoke to Ouyue, causing Ouyue's eyes to narrow. A Dragon Clan royal prince, and the Sword-Bearer Tian Ruojian.
"What do you want?" Ouyue asked Ao Canghai.
"Let's talk inside." Ao Canghai said, stepping forward. Tian Ruojian and Lin Feng followed, entering the Crimson Blood Alliance.
Inside the great hall, Ao Canghai unceremoniously took the seat of honor and said to Ouyue, "Have you heard of a man named Qiong Yu?"
"No." Ouyue shook his head, causing Ao Canghai's expression to tighten. "The core figures of the Flame Temple keep a low profile. If you don't know, use the Crimson Blood Alliance's network to investigate. Since he's here, there must be Flame Temple experts accompanying him. It shouldn't be too hard to find. Just track the movements of the Flame Temple's strong ones."
Although the Flame Temple's people kept a low profile, they didn't deliberately conceal their tracks—there was no need. So with careful attention, clues could still be found.
"Fine. Once this is done, will you leave?" Ouyue asked Ao Canghai, his gaze still carrying a hint of coldness. Though his strength was inferior to Ao Canghai's, as a powerful Saint King, he wouldn't grovel before him.
"Just do as I say. Don't worry, I have no interest in your Crimson Blood Alliance."
"Very well. Wait for my news." Ouyue turned and left, leaving only Ao Canghai, Tian Ruojian, and Lin Feng in the hall.
"If Qiong Yu is still in the city, Ouyue will definitely find him. But if there are powerful Flame Temple figures with him, it'll be troublesome." Ao Canghai said. He couldn't act personally, as that would spark conflict between the Dragon Clan and the Flame Temple. His identity fully represented the Dragon Clan's stance.
The Flame Temple experts accompanying Qiong Yu might be extremely formidable. For Tian Ruojian and Lin Feng to capture Qiong Yu would be incredibly difficult.
"Now we just wait for news." Lin Feng said softly.
The Crimson Blood Alliance didn't disappoint. In just two days, Ouyue found them.
"Any news?" Ao Canghai asked Ouyue.
"Yes. The Qiong Yu you're looking for from the Flame Temple—Minor Accomplishment Saint King realm, correct?"
"Right. Where is he?" Ao Canghai smiled upon hearing this. It seemed Qiong Yu was still in Blood Emperor City.
"What do you want with him?" Ouyue asked.
"That's none of your concern." Ao Canghai replied.
"I have to warn you—if you're planning to cause him trouble, give up. Right now, Qiong Yu and a group of Flame Temple Saint realm experts are at the Heavenly Slaughter Alliance in Blood Emperor City. You should know of the Heavenly Slaughter Alliance. Besides, even just the Flame Temple's people alone might be more than you can handle."
"The Heavenly Slaughter Alliance." Ao Canghai's eyes narrowed. He looked at Lin Feng and said, "The Heavenly Slaughter Alliance is a long-established force in Blood Emperor City, extremely powerful, ranking in the top three. It was formed by various experts gathering here, hoping to enter the divine tomb. They only accept the strongest elites, so their strength is formidable."
Lin Feng's brow furrowed upon hearing this. The Heavenly Slaughter Alliance—Qiong Yu was actually there, and his own accompanying force was also terrifying.
"I'll have to join the Heavenly Slaughter Alliance myself." Lin Feng thought, making an instant decision. Zhetian was in the Flame Temple's hands. Although there were other operations, getting the Flame Temple to hand him over from Flame Heaven City was nearly impossible unless Lin Feng exchanged himself. So, capturing Qiong Yu was the only option.
He couldn't enter the Heavenly Slaughter Alliance as Lin Feng, but he could use a different identity.
"My own world can trap Qiong Yu easily enough. The hard part is capturing him and then safely escaping the Heavenly Slaughter Alliance." Lin Feng pondered, then looked at Ao Canghai and Tian Ruojian, transmitting his thoughts: "Senior, I plan to change my identity and join the Heavenly Slaughter Alliance to find an opportunity to capture Qiong Yu."
"That's too dangerous. Very difficult. You might even lose your own life. Qiong Yu's combat strength is formidable. Alone, it's nearly impossible." Ao Canghai replied via telepathy. Lin Feng's idea was too bold.
"Yes, don't take such a risk." Tian Ruojian also rejected Lin Feng's plan.
Ouyue knew the three were communicating through divine thoughts, standing calmly without speaking.
Lin Feng looked at Ao Canghai and the other, continuing to transmit: "I have to try. There's no other choice."
Sensing Lin Feng's resolve, Ao Canghai and Tian Ruojian exchanged glances.
"Since you have such determination, I won't stop you. I'll remain here at the Crimson Blood Alliance. If anything happens, notify me immediately, and I'll do my best to demand Qiong Yu from the Flame Temple." Ao Canghai said. "But you must never reveal your identity as Lin Feng. Otherwise, the Flame Temple won't hand him over."
"I'll wait outside the Heavenly Slaughter Alliance, ready to support you." Tian Ruojian didn't try to dissuade Lin Feng further. They respected his decision. Though risky, his courage was commendable—a necessary quality on the path to becoming a strong one.
"Alright, it's decided." Lin Feng transmitted, then looked at Ouyue and said, "Please give me a divine sense map of Blood Emperor City and the Heavenly Slaughter Alliance."
"Fine." Ouyue nodded, and a stream of divine sense shot toward Lin Feng's brow.
"Thank you." Lin Feng stood up. Tian Ruojian rose with him, and the two walked out of the great hall. Only Ao Canghai remained, saying to Ouyue, "Don't mind me. I'll be staying here for a while."
Lin Feng and Tian Ruojian parted ways along the road. Now, Lin Feng had completely changed his appearance. He still looked like a young man, but his complexion was an unhealthy pale, with a hint of eerie aura. His long hair hung to one side, adding to his demonic temperament.
At this moment, he arrived outside the Heavenly Slaughter Alliance. The alliance had existed in Blood Emperor City for countless years, one of the oldest and most powerful forces, even more imposing than the Crimson Blood Alliance. When Lin Feng arrived, he saw a series of massive halls stretching before him. Several figures appeared in front of Lin Feng. Behind him stood an arched gate, engraved with the words "Heavenly Slaughter Alliance." Lin Feng had already stepped through its entrance.
"What brings you here?" The few blocking his path were all Emperor realm experts, their expressions cold as they stared at Lin Feng. He exuded no aura, making his cultivation level impossible to discern.
"I want to join the Heavenly Slaughter Alliance." Lin Feng stated.
"If you can pass through the Heavenly Slaughter Gate, you can enter." The man replied. Lin Feng looked ahead and began to walk forward. Waves of powerful aura surged toward him, but Lin Feng waved his hand, and instantly, those few were trapped in an illusion. Their expressions froze. Around them, there was nothing.
"What a powerful illusion—just a wave of his hand did it." The people inside wore ugly expressions. When their illusion faded, they turned back to see Lin Feng had already passed through five Heavenly Slaughter Gates!