<h4>Chapter 521: Sage Yellowbrow</h4>
Arge group of purple-furred monsters were garrisoned on arge ind on the Eastern Sea, and another thousand guards were on patrol.
dOn the ind were plenty of buildings that had been constructed in a hurry. In one courtyard, Xiao Nanfeng was basking in the sun and sipping tea as he nced through a stack of reports.
Just then, the Martial Aspect of Silverfrost walked over with a grimace.
"Martial Aspect Xiao, you''re themander of the subjugation forces. Why haven''t you started attacking Thousand-Spirit Ind? Why are we waiting on this small, remote ind?"
"The Thousand-Spirit Ind is no easy foe, and we need to make our attacks count. I am themander, and I need to understand my opponents before attacking them in earnest."
The Martial Aspect of Silverfrost frowned. "It''s just a small ind! Head over there now, and I can take on their strongest spirits. The remaining spirit kings will easily surrender."
"It''s not as simple as you think," Xiao Nanfeng replied, shaking his head.
"Is there any need for such a dy? If I weremander, I would already have seized the ind by now!"
"And yet you are not themander. Do you intend on disobeying my orders?" Xiao Nanfeng demanded.
The Martial Aspect of Silverfrost stiffened. That was what he was most annoyed about. He was supposed to have been themander for this subjugation mission, but Xiao Nanfeng had somehow taken over. What was the Heavenly Emperor thinking? Not only had Xiao Nanfeng be themander-in-charge, the Eastern Aspect had had to assign a Martial Aspect as vicemander.
That thankless task had ended up going to the Martial Aspect of Silverfrost, whom Xiao Nanfeng reined in at every opportunity.
"I would never dare," the Martial Aspect of Silverfrost replied, fuming.
"In that case, keep guard on the ind and wait for word from the frontline scouts," Xiao Nanfeng replied.
The Martial Aspect of Silverfrost continued, "Martial Aspect Xiao, if we remain on this remote ind, the cultivators'' morale will plummet. That won''t be good in the long run either!"
"You only have a thousand subordinates. What need do you have for morale? My five thousand troops are doing just fine. What''s wrong with your troops?" Xiao Nanfeng frowned.
The Martial Aspect of Silverfrost: ...
He hadn''t wanted to help out Xiao Nanfeng, which was why he had only brought a thousand cultivators with him. Xiao Nanfeng was now using that decision against him.
"Martial Aspect Xiao, your spies won''t be able to find out anything. Why not have my subordinates take on that responsibility?"
"And what if they leak our whereabouts?"
"That''s impossible. My subordinates are stronger than your spies. What''s more, this is a Martial Aspect''s task. Whoever divulges any information would be punished by death."
"It''s not that I don''t trust your subordinates—I simply trust mine more."
The Martial Aspect of Silverfrost''s face stiffened. Wasn''t that the same thing?!
"Martial Aspect Xiao, what if I had a look myself?"
"I am themander of this mission. You''re not intending to desert, are you? If you do, I''ll report this to the Heavenly Emperor immediately and request a new vicemander."
The Martial Aspect of Silverfrost frowned. Wasn''t Xiao Nanfeng being far too shameless? He was bringing up the authority of the Heavenly Emperor every other sentence!
"I would never desert," the Martial Aspect of Silverfrost gritted out.
"In that case, you should listen to my orders. However, considering you''re too fidgety to remain on the ind, let me give you a task away from it.
"Oh?"
Weren''t you nning on staying on the ind like a coward? What''s with this task?
"I''ll give you three days to reach the city of Yongding in the Dazheng Empire. My avatar will await you there."
"Aren''t we going to attack Thousand-Spirit Ind? Why do I have to head to Yongding?"
"That''s top secret, and I can''t divulge that information. You''ll see once you get there. This is your permit. Now, go!"
The Martial Aspect of Silverfrost was still frowning when he took the permit in hand. "Understood."
He turned and flew away from Xiao Nanfeng''s courtyard, fuming.
He returned to his own hall and erected a formation to block all noise. Ao Shuai and a group of cultivators were waiting for him there. Ao Shuai asked, "Well? What''s Xiao Nanfeng doing on this remote ind?"
"He might have guessed our n," the Martial Aspect of Silverfrost replied seriously.
"What?" Everyone was taken aback.
"We won''t have an opportunity to pilfer the Thousand-Spirit Ind''s wealth for the time being. Xiao Nanfeng refuses to make a move not because he''s worried about the Thousand-Spirit Ind''s strength, but rather about us."
"Xiao Nanfeng really is an ass. Why don''t we have the forces elsewhere strike first? Let them take down Thousand-Spirit Ind and pilfer the treasure. Don''t worry about Xiao Nanfeng," Ao Shuai suggested, frowning.
"Our troops are hidden around Thousand-Spirit Ind, but if they make a move, Xiao Nanfeng will learn of it quickly enough. By the time they take down Thousand-Spirit Ind, Xiao Nanfeng can easily head over and im all the treasure for himself with the Heavenly Emperor''s decree. Why would we help Xiao Nanfeng out like that?"
"You''re right. Xiao Nanfeng must be waiting for our troops to make a move. Damn it. What do we do?"
"Bear with it for now," the Martial Aspect of Silverfrost replied.
"Xiao Nanfeng really is a troublesome foe," Ao Shuai cursed.
"Don''t worry. He can hardly keep staying guard here. When the fighting begins in earnest, we just have to find an opportunity to take him down at the hands of the spirits on the ind."
"Understood!" Everyone nodded.
"However, Xiao Nanfeng just sent me off on an errand." The Martial Aspect of Silverfrost retrieved the permit that Xiao Nanfeng had given him.
"He must be worried that he won''t be able to control you. That''s why he wants you to leave," Ao Shuai analyzed.
"Better that way. Once I''m gone, he''ll drop his guard and might even attack Thousand-Spirit Ind directly. At that point, you''ll be in charge of luring the spirit kings on the ind to take him down. Once he''s dead, I''ll return to deal with the mess."
"Understood!" everyone shouted.
The Martial Aspect of Silverfrost made sure everyone understood their responsibilities before he stepped out of the hall and began to fly toward Yongding.
Dayster, in a hall on Thousand-Spirit Ind, Yin Tianci and Mo Lengxuan looked at a middle-aged man. The man''s yellow brows were so long they extended all the way to his cheeks. He strode forward sternly and bowed. "Your Highness, we''ve been waging war and conquering thend thesest few months, so it took us longer than expected to return. I apologize for the wait."
"Sage Yellowbrow, of course I can''t me you for helping deal with enemy forces around the divine empire of Dayin," Yin Tianci replied with a smile.
"Truly, Ind Lord. You''ve done excellent work," Mo Lengxuan added.
Sage Yellowbrow frowned. "But what''s this I''ve heard about some third party making a mess of Thousand-Spirit Ind during my absence?"
"How could that be?" Mo Lengxuan replied.
"Sage Yellowbrow, please calm down. I was the cause of the problem," Yin Tianci said immediately.
Sage Yellowbrow shook his head. "Your Highness, I don''t mean to me you. Your seeking revenge on Xiao Nanfeng isn''t a big deal, but you''re acting in far too crude a manner. Was Mo Lengxuan responsible for all of this?"
"Ah?" Yin Tianci was perplexed.
Mo Lengxuan frowned. "Ind Lord, what do you mean?"
"What do I mean? If you wanted to kill Xiao Nanfeng, do so without causing a ruckus. Are you trying to make sure that everyone knows the Thousand-Spirit Ind was attempting to kill a Martial Aspect of the Imperial Court?! You''re attempting to sow enmity between Thousand-Spirit Ind and the Imperial Court!"
"I—no, it wasn''t my fault! It was Tang''s idiea!" Mo Lengxuan said immediately.
"And where''s Tang?"
"He was sent to the prison in Dayin''s capital."
"Hmph! Another of your scapegoats, then?" Sage Yellowbrow demanded.
Mo Lengxuan was momentarily at a loss for words. He turned to Yin Tianci for assistance.
Yin Tianci furrowed his brows before he spoke. "Sage Yellowbrow, please calm down. There has always been friction between Thousand-Spirit Ind and the Imperial Court, and this incident isn''t a big deal in the grand scheme of things. Furthermore, Xiao Nanfeng won the sh, so I doubt the Imperial Court will mind too much. However, I''d like to hear your opinion on how I should deal with Xiao Nanfeng."
"My advice is to avoid trying to provoke him altogether. After all, if your interference is made known, Your Highness, it would only shame the Immortal Emperor."
Yin Tianci frowned. He had waited on Thousand-Spirit Ind for so long in order to get Sage Yellowbrow''s assistance with his revenge. If Sage Yellowbrow weren''t willing to do so, he would have wasted all his time!
Yin Tianci looked toward Mo Lengxuan, motioning for him to add to the conversation.
Mo Lengxuan hesitated. In the end, he gritted his teeth. "Your Highness, why don''t we listen to the ind lord..."
Yin Tianci gave him a chilling re, causing Mo Lengxuan to nch. Mo Lengxuan cursed inwardly. Why was Yin Tianci so stubborn? If he didn''t help Yin Tianci out, Yin Tianci would surely toss him to the wolves!
Mo Lengxuan had no choice but to turn back to Sage Yellowbrow. "Ind Lord, Xiao Nanfeng humiliated His Highness several times—and almost managed to kill him. If we don''t seek revenge, His Highness'' grudge will never be resolved, impeding his future cultivation. Ind Lord, please help His Highness take revenge."
Sage Yellowbrow frowned, deep in thought. "Is that so? Very well. How do you intend to proceed?"
"Kill Xiao Nanfeng," Yin Tianci spat out.
Beside him, Mo Lengxuan added immediately, "We won''t be able to take on Xiao Nanfeng in the Imperial Court, but he has another body in Yongding. We can destroy that to avenge His Highness."
Sage Yellowbrow continued, "Do you have any ns in mind?"
"Tang suggested that you, Sage Yellowbrow, lead all the spirit kings of Thousand-Spirit Ind to Yongding and deal Xiao Nanfeng a crippling blow," Yin Tianci said.
Sage Yellowbrow frowned. He thought to himself, "What nonsense is this? The strongest spirits of Thousand-Spirit Ind heading out in force to kill a mere Earth Immortal? Who would take Thousand-Spirit Ind seriously after that?"
Mo Lengxuan didn''t want Tang''s n to be implemented, either. He interjected, "Rather than cause a hugemotion, I think we should aim to assassinate Xiao Nanfeng. With your strength, Sage Yellowbrow, you can surely kill Xiao Nanfeng without raising a fuss."
Yin Tianci frowned, somewhat dissatisfied.
"Your Highness, we can''t be too grant about this. Otherwise, you might be held ountable if someone investigates the event," Mo Lengxuan advised.
Yin Tianci was silent for a moment before he relented. "Very well. as long as Xiao Nanfeng dies."
"Ind Lord, for His Highness'' sake, please make this trip," Mo Lengxuan requested.
Sage Yellowbrow considered the proposal before finally nodding. "I''ll head there and back as quickly as I can, then."
"Let me apany you. I''d like to see Xiao Nanfeng die!" Yin Tianci suddenly shouted with anticipation.
"Ind Lord, why don''t you assign two True Immortals as His Highness'' escort?" Mo Lengxuan suggested.
"Very well."
Sage Yellowbrow, two of his subordinates, Yin Tianci, and Mo Lengxuan flew into the air and departed for Yongding.