Chapter 486: Entering the Imperial City
Snow Moon Kingdom, outer city of the Imperial City, within the Qingxin Wine Tavern, many people sat at wine tables, drinking and chatting, discussing matters from all over the world.
"Kaitai, have you heard about the matter at the Ice and Snow Mountain Villa?" one middle-aged man with a black mole on his face said to a scholarly-looking man, a hint of alcohol on his breath.
"Ice and Snow Mountain Villa? What about it?" the scholarly man asked curiously, looking at the black-mole middle-aged man. What major event could have happened at the Ice and Snow Mountain Villa?
"Heh heh, Kaitai, this time you're out of the loop. Don't tell me you don't even know the hottest news in Snow Moon these days?" the black-mole middle-aged man said with a grin, as if mocking the scholar's ignorance.
"Hmph, how could I not know? Crimson Blood Marquis Lin Feng, leading the Crimson Blood Iron Cavalry, recaptured the Cloud Sea Mountain Range, rebuilt the Cloud Sea Sect, and at the same time destroyed the Hao Yue Sect, shaking the entire region. Is there anyone who doesn't know this news now?" the scholar said indignantly. The Hao Yue Sect being destroyed, the Cloud Sea Sect being taken by Lin Feng and rebuilt—such a major event, how could it not shake Snow Moon? Now, almost everyone in Snow Moon knew about it; it was spreading like wildfire.
"Heh, that news spread early, so of course everyone knows it. But you don't know the news that the Ice and Snow Mountain Villa was destroyed, do you?"
The black-mole middle-aged man spat out a breath of alcohol and said calmly, causing the scholar's face to stiffen.
"What? The Ice and Snow Mountain Villa was so strong, and it was destroyed by Lin Feng as well?"
The Ice and Snow Mountain Villa was different from the Hao Yue Sect. At the Snow Moon genius gathering, the Hao Yue Sect's Sect Leader Chu Qing and Dapeng Gongzi had already been killed by Lin Feng, leaving the sect leaderless and falling apart. The Ice and Snow Mountain Villa was different; its master, Han Xuetian, was powerful and sat firmly in the villa. Upon hearing the news, Luoxue Gongzi had probably rushed back as well. Facing the threat of annihilation, the Ice and Snow Mountain Villa should have been more united than ever, yet it was still destroyed.
"Powerful? Have you forgotten the deaths of Chu Qing and Dapeng Gongzi? In the face of absolute power, no matter how united the Ice and Snow Mountain Villa is, it's useless. Tens of thousands of iron cavalry swept through, and the Ice and Snow Mountain Villa could only be trampled underfoot. Even the snow has been stained red with blood. Now, Lin Feng is peerless and unstoppable; no one can block his desire for revenge. I'm afraid that soon, he will lead his iron cavalry into the Imperial City."
The black-mole young man grew more excited as he spoke, as if he were the protagonist of this story. The reason he spent his days drinking was because he was frustrated with his lack of success. Now, with Lin Feng rising like the sun at noon, turning from a nobody into someone who, relying on his own strength, continuously destroyed those Snow Moon overlords, such achievements filled him with longing, as if he were projecting himself into Lin Feng's role.
"Entering the Imperial City?" The scholar shook his head. "That's impossible. Even if he destroyed the Ice and Snow Mountain Villa, that doesn't mean he dares to lead people into the Imperial City. The Imperial City is not a place where he can run wild as he pleases. Besides, if Lin Feng enters the Imperial City, does he really dare to seek revenge against the Snow Moon Holy Academy and the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect?"
The Snow Moon Holy Academy, named after Snow Moon itself, was founded by the Celestial Wolf King, and there might be others behind it. As for the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, it was one of the overlords in the Imperial City, far stronger than the Hao Yue Sect and the Ice and Snow Mountain Villa combined. Especially its peak power, which was incomparable to the Ice and Snow Mountain Villa. The third-ranked among the Eight Young Masters of Snow Moon, Beast Master Wu Qing, was also in the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect. Lin Feng's current strength was formidable, but to say he could destroy the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect—impossible.
"He will. Just wait and see," the black-mole middle-aged man said, as if extremely confident in his judgment. In his drunken gaze, there was even a hint of intense anticipation.
"Impossible. At most, Lin Feng will return to the Imperial City alone. Although his strength is great now, it's not enough to contend with overlords like the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect. He should endure for a while longer. When he becomes stronger, perhaps he will lead people into the Imperial City. For now, he might need to lie low."
Another person interjected, and many nodded slightly. Yes, for now, Lin Feng should enter the Imperial City alone. After all, Lin Feng had always been in the Imperial City before, and with Yue Menghe as his backing, there was no need for him to be so impatient.
Dealing with the Snow Moon Holy Academy and the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect should be put on hold for a while; that would be normal.
"Boom, boom, rumble!"
The tavern suddenly trembled, causing many people's gazes to freeze. Such a loud commotion—what was happening?
Moreover, the rumbling grew louder and louder, until the entire tavern shook, as if it might collapse.
"What's going on? Is that iron cavalry?"
Many people rushed to the windows, looking out into the distance. Immediately, their gazes froze. Iron cavalry—very powerful iron cavalry—stretching endlessly, galloping along the main road. Everyone stepped aside, watching this endless cavalry charge toward the Imperial City.
"They're here. Lin Feng's iron cavalry has reached the outer city and is about to enter the Imperial City."
The black-mole middle-aged man took a sip of wine, his eyes flashing with excited, dazzling light.
"Who's here?" the scholar across from him asked.
"Of course it's Lin Feng. He's leading the Crimson Blood Iron Cavalry, heading for the Imperial City."
"Crazy. Nonsense," the scholar muttered under his breath, then walked to the window to look outside.
The tavern kept shaking. The galloping iron cavalry drew closer and closer. In the air, banners fluttered, and on them were inscribed prominent lines of large characters.
"Revive Cloud Sea, Blood Debt Must Be Paid in Blood!"
Eight large characters, as if branded with blood, were extremely eye-catching, causing the scholar Kaitai's heart to tremble violently. Cloud Sea Sect—Lin Feng!
It really was Lin Feng. It was truly him. He had come, passing through the outer city of the Imperial City, leading the Crimson Blood Iron Cavalry, about to enter the Imperial City. Lin Feng wanted to avenge Cloud Sea, to make blood debts paid in blood.
The scholar turned back, looking at the drunkard still sitting in the tavern. The man's gaze was still bright, as if he had never doubted his own guesses and beliefs. This iron cavalry—it was Lin Feng's arrival. He didn't even need to look to know.
It wasn't just the people in the tavern. The entire outer city of the Imperial City trembled. Wherever the Crimson Blood Iron Cavalry passed, everyone stood on both sides of the road to watch. This iron cavalry was once the glory of Snow Moon, guarding Broken Blade City, protecting the kingdom's territory.
But during a war between Moyue and Snow Moon, hundreds of thousands of soldiers had their blood spilled on foreign soil. Liu Canglan was wronged, and this iron cavalry wanted to attack the Imperial City. Later, because of Lin Feng's arrival, they were allowed to enter. Even later, Liu Canglan gifted this iron cavalry to Lin Feng, and they followed him to Yangzhou City.
This was the Crimson Blood Iron Cavalry—the legendary iron cavalry. In the history of the Snow Moon Kingdom, the name of this iron cavalry would be passed down forever, until Snow Moon disappeared from the continent.
The rumbling continued, as if the earth itself might split. After a while, the Crimson Blood Iron Cavalry arrived outside the Imperial City, lined up in a single formation. Tens of thousands of soldiers created a mighty spectacle.
The soldiers guarding the Imperial City seemed at a loss. What was happening? Was the Crimson Blood Iron Cavalry going to besiege the Imperial City again?
Xinyi was now the commander of the Imperial City guards, in charge of the city gates.
Seeing this iron cavalry, the crimson warhorses, and the fluttering banners inscribed with the eight characters "Revive Cloud Sea, Blood Debt Must Be Paid in Blood," how could he not know who had arrived?
Lin Feng—the Crimson Blood Iron Cavalry!
At this moment, Xinyi's gaze flickered. Looking at the crowd outside the city, he shouted, "Is Crimson Blood Marquis Lin Feng, the commander, present?"
"I am here."
A voice emerged from the crowd, and then the figures of a man and a beast rose into the air at the same time, hovering above the city gates. Lin Feng and the fierce beast Qiongqi looked down from above, their gazes fixed on Xinyi, causing the gazes of those below to stiffen slightly.
Lin Feng's eyes—so cold. And Qiongqi's pupils—ferocious and demonic.
"Marquis Lin Feng, you should know that troops from outside the city cannot enter the Imperial City in large numbers. Please withdraw your forces, Marquis."
Xinyi looked at Lin Feng, trying to keep his heart calm as he spoke slowly.
Troops from outside the city, especially large numbers of private soldiers, once they entered the Imperial City and caused chaos, the consequences would be terrible. He couldn't bear that responsibility.
And Lin Feng, leading the Crimson Blood Legion to the Imperial City, was clearly not here for sightseeing. Just as the blood-red characters on the banners said, Lin Feng had come to collect debts.
"Do you still remember the father and son, Meng Chong and Meng Han?"
Lin Feng didn't say much, only speaking calmly, causing Xinyi's gaze to stiffen and his lips to tremble.
Meng Chong, Meng Han—of course, he still remembered.
In the past, Meng Han sat in his current position, and Meng Chong was Meng Han's son. The two of them, because they offended Lin Feng and prevented him from entering the city, had all died. But Lin Feng was still alive and well!
PS: Seeing this blood flow inside, I'm overwhelmed with emotion... Zhulang's annual meeting is coming soon. There are two activities on the homepage that everyone can check out. I haven't looked at the mobile version carefully either.