The Art of Chaotic Divinity

At Tianmang Fortress.

"What? You're saying Jingwang has taken command of the Black-Armored Cavalry and completely wiped out a fifty-thousand demon army at Yellow Dragon Ridge?"

On the city tower, Yuan Tiangang's eyes gleamed sharply the moment he heard the report.

Military adviser Sun Boce frowned as well and said, "This is completely unlike His Highness Jingwang's previous behavior. With his personality, it would have been impossible for him to show such decisive strength!"

His gaze hardened as he fixed his eyes on the messenger and said coldly, "Tell me. Who else was at His Highness Jingwang's side?"
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Noticing the unfriendly expressions on the faces of both the commander-in-chief and the chief adviser, the messenger trembled and replied in a quivering voice, "There was... another young man about the same age as His Highness Jingwang. It seemed like..."

Before he could finish, Yuan Tiangang narrowed his eyes and said slowly, "That boy must be Ling Feng!"

"It... it did seem to be General Ling."

The messenger paused, then continued, "And the City Lord of Iron Wolf City also brought over three thousand city guards. He arrived at the fortress together with them."

"Long Xiao!"

Yuan Tiangang sneered. "So back when His Majesty transferred Long Xiao from the north to the southern border, it was all to pave the way for this Ninth Prince."

Yuan Tiangang was far too shrewd not to see through the intentions of the King of Tianbai.

"Commander-in-chief, now that His Highness Jingwang has control over an elite force like the Black-Armored Cavalry, and with the City Lord of Iron Wolf City supporting him, even if Long Xiao is not much of a threat on his own, he is still a direct and trusted imperial subordinate. If the two of them join forces, I fear..."

"What is there to fear?" Yuan Tiangang narrowed his eyes and smiled slightly. "It has been a long time since I last found a worthy opponent. If this young prince wants to play, I will gladly play along."

"What about Ling Feng then?"

Sun Boce drew a hand across his neck to suggest a quiet removal. It was precisely because of Ling Feng that Jingwang had stepped out of his shell. Otherwise, the young prince would have stayed holed up in his mansion.

"Ling Feng is a talent. More than that, he has the makings of a true general." Sun Boce replied.

Yuan Tiangang stared directly at Sun Boce and said sternly, "Right now, our primary enemy is the demon race. This contest with His Highness Jingwang must be a contest of wits and strategy. If I find anyone trying to act behind the scenes or stir up trouble in secret, they will lose their head for it."

At once, a wave of murderous intent swept across the tower. The terrifying pressure from a Human Emperor expert caused the air to freeze as if plunged into ice.

Sun Boce swallowed hard and bowed his head. "I understand."

He knew full well that Ling Feng's excellence had already stirred a sense of admiration in Yuan Tiangang.

This commander-in-chief was supremely confident, to the point of arrogance. The more impressive Ling Feng was, the more Yuan Tiangang would want to challenge someone like him.

To Yuan Tiangang, this was nothing more than a game between rulers. He believed everything remained within his grasp. He took pleasure in that control.

After all, no one in Nanjiang had dared to challenge him head-on like Ling Feng had, not for a very long time.

Before long, under the leadership of Jingwang, thirty thousand Black-Armored Cavalry rode into Tianmang Fortress and took up their stations. Yuan Tiangang, the commander-in-chief of the Three Armies, personally came out to greet them.

"Hahaha...Your Highness Jingwang, it has been quite some time!"

Yuan Tiangang wore a warm smile as he stepped forward and patted Mo Feng's shoulder in a display of exaggerated affection. To the uninformed, he would have appeared to be a kind elder full of goodwill.

"It truly has been a while, Commander-in-chief.Oh,how I've missed you!"

Mo Feng laughed along politely. He gave Ling Feng a quick glance and a subtle signal.

As expected, everything unfolded just as Ling Feng had predicted. The commander-in-chief had indeed chosen to turn a blind eye and greet them with a smile.

"Your Highness Jingwang has matured." Yuan Tiangang laughed heartily. "I was worried that you were still too green for this responsibility, which is why I had you transferred to Iron Wolf City. Clearly, my concerns were unfounded. You have proven far more capable than I expected."

Old fox!

Ling Feng cursed inwardly. This sly old man had brushed off the entire past with just a few flattering words. He made it sound better than any actor could perform!

Raising an eyebrow, Ling Feng stepped forward, bowed, and said with a smile, "Commander-in-chief, it was nothing at all to relieve some of your burdens. To defeat fifty thousand demon soldiers with fewer than five thousand casualties is a small matter. With His Highness Jingwang's abilities, such a minor achievement is hardly worth mentioning."

The corner of Yuan Tiangang's mouth twitched.Not worth mentioning? Then why go into such detail, you little brat?

Still, he was Yuan Tiangang after all. His expression remained pleasant even as his smile grew strained. "Haha, the talents of His Highness Jingwang are clear for all to see. No matter how great or small the achievement, merit will always be rewarded properly!"

"Commander-in-chief is truly fair and just." Ling Feng smiled and raised an eyebrow.

"Hehe..."

Yuan Tiangang gave a dry chuckle, then led Mo Feng and his group to the command tent. There, he held a banquet both to celebrate Jingwang's victory and to welcome Huo Yuanyi and the others of the Black-Armored Cavalry.

The banquet's atmosphere was strange. Ling Feng and his allies drank freely and with satisfaction. Yuan Tiangang's faction, on the other hand, drank in silence and with deep frustration.

Li Qing and Wang Meng, in particular, remained quiet throughout. They drowned themselves in wine without saying a word.

After the banquet, Ling Feng was formally appointed. He retained the title of General Weiyuan. Yuan Tiangang even transferred three Frontline Camps, ten infantry battalions, and two elite Earth Dragon Cavalry units under his command. In total, he now controlled forty to fifty thousand troops.

Given Ling Feng's battle merits, his personal appointment by the King of Tianbai, and the current rise of Mo Feng, Yuan Tiangang had no choice but to grant General Weiyuan some measure of military authority.

Though this force was small for someone of Ling Feng's rank, it was still a solid beginning.

At the very least, Yuan Tiangang had taken the first step back!

More importantly, Ling Feng still had the elite Black-Armored Cavalry under his command. These thirty thousand soldiers were equivalent to three hundred thousand ordinary troops!

"Commander-in-chief, your humble general has a bold request." Ling Feng bowed and said clearly, "May I request that Li Bufan, Jiang Xiaofan, Mu Qianxue, and Lin Xian'er be transferred under my command?"

"Hehe,they are your fellow students and close friends. It is perfectly natural for you to ask this." Yuan Tiangang nodded and narrowed his eyes with a faint smile. "Very well. I will grant your request!"

"Many thanks, Commander-in-chief!"

Ling Feng bowed again in thanks. Although Yuan Tiangang had agreed readily, the look in his eyes suggested this old fox had something more in mind.

Even so, Ling Feng had now fulfilled the promise he had made to Li Bufan and the others.

They would now serve as vice-generals under his banner. From that moment on, they would once again fight side by side.