Heroes' Prison

Chapter 800 - 761: Deception is Also a Tactic

Huang Yi’s words were overwhelmingly arrogant, as if he were reprimanding a novice in the face of Kid.

The eyes of audiences worldwide were fixed on Kid, waiting to see how he would respond.

Kid’s face alternated between green and red as he bit his lip, his heart filled with rage. Huang Yi’s tone carried not a shred of respect for him. After all, he was a super-first master, yet here he was being scolded like this.

But he dared not act rashly. He knew he had but one chance to decide! A single wrong choice would cast him into eternal damnation!

The bloody lessons of the Pope, Miyamoto Musashi, the Ganges, and Fuchan Fenrao were laid out starkly before him. The blows each of them had suffered were unbearable, far exceeding any gains they had made on Hero’s Continent.

Take the Floating Harbor that was just destroyed. It was the economic hub of the Floating Life Guild. Once that port was obliterated, the entire guild would suffer an incalculable blow. It was like seeing the capital of a nation razed to the ground—how many years would it take for that nation to recover its strength?

Miyamoto Musashi’s Martial Arts Guild, for instance, had lost as many as seven sub-territories, essentially reducing the guild back to its original form, barely beyond its founding stage.

Time ticked away second by second, and the eyes of the world remained locked on Kid. His heart raced wildly, trembling as he faced what felt like the most difficult choice of his life.

He could either swallow his humiliation and avoid the massive unseen danger, or follow in the footsteps of the four before him, wagering the fate of the Freedom Empire to preserve his pride.

"God of Slaughter, you’ve got nerve!" Kid took a deep breath, striving to calm his tone. Then, without hesitation, he pulled out a Legion Return to City Scroll and chose to use it.

The next moment, the screens of countless players worldwide turned abruptly vacant as the Freedom Legion teleported away in an instant!

In the end, Kid didn’t dare to gamble. A wrong bet meant eternal ruin!

The entire world was thrown into an uproar!

Kid had indeed heeded Huang Yi’s words and left with his tail between his legs!

This was the first time Huang Yi had truly scared off a super-first master and an entire super-first-class legion with mere words!

Such a record was absolutely unprecedented and destined to become part of the epic annals!

"Alright! Your guild is safe now!" At this moment, Huang Yi addressed Long Dou Dou, the guild leader of Dragon Phoenix Gate, his tone still calm and composed.

"Thank you, God of Slaughter, for arriving in time. From now on, our guild will join the Hero Legion!" Long Dou Dou said gratefully, immediately withdrawing their guild from the ranks of the Desire Legion and joining the Hero Legion’s camp!

With this move, the influence of the Desire Legion diminished yet again, while the strength of the Hero Legion surged higher! This process of ebb and flow continued ceaselessly!

Not just them; many other guilds that had been on the fence also defected from the Desire Legion after tonight’s stunning events brought by Huang Yi, joining the Hero Legion!

"Welcome, Dragon Phoenix Gate! From now on, we’ll fight side by side. Take some time to rest. I’m leaving now!" Huang Yi patted Long Dou Dou on the shoulder and immediately departed, heading back to Dragon City under the Hero Guild’s banner.

By tonight, the offensive by five super-first masters had been entirely dismantled. The tides on Hero’s Continent had almost entirely turned overnight, significantly easing the pressure.

The Pope, Miyamoto Musashi, and Fuchan Fenrao—these three had suffered devastating losses at their bases. They dared not waste a single minute, hurrying back as fast as they could, for every delayed moment increased the risk that their guilds might be destroyed entirely.

As for the ongoing battles on Hero’s Continent, they no longer cared. Even conquering more cities meant nothing. Since Huang Yi could deal heavy damage to their home bases, he could just as easily recapture the cities they occupied. Stabilizing the rear was now their top priority.

At this moment, Huang Yi finally exhaled in relief.

He returned to the top floor of City Hall in Dragon City. Another night had descended, yet Qin Shiyu was still absent. Only Zu Zaiyu was there, burning the midnight oil to handle guild affairs by lamplight.

"Brother Yi, you’re back!" Zu Zaiyu’s eyes lit up as he saw Huang Yi entering. "Brother Yi, you’re a hero tonight! In just one evening, thirteen invading nations have announced their withdrawal from Hero’s Continent, no longer daring to engage in this national war. Because of this, the Hero Legion has once again risen to worldwide fame. Just now, thirty-five guilds left the Desire Legion and joined us in the Hero Legion. I bet Desire Arises from the Heart is going ballistic right now!"

"This is only temporary. After tonight’s events, the enemy will undoubtedly grow more cautious. Pulling off similar strikes against their guild headquarters won’t be as easy anymore," Huang Yi said with a steady mind, ever clear-eyed. Some tactics couldn’t be reused endlessly.

"Brother Yi, I don’t understand something." At this, Zu Zaiyu’s brows furrowed as he voiced a question that had long puzzled him. "I don’t recall you mentioning having any backup plans against Kid. What exactly had you prepared to counter him?"

Huang Yi suddenly chuckled and shook his head. "I didn’t prepare anything special to deal with him."

"Then why did you say those bold words to Kid? You sounded so confident, you even convinced me." Zu Zaiyu admitted with a tinge of lingering fear.

"Because deception is also a form of strategy," Huang Yi said, sighing wistfully. "The stronger your momentum, the weaker the enemy’s. If you’ve done sufficient groundwork, even bluffing can become a powerful weapon. Sometimes our strategies need to be understated, but at other times they must be bold. Tonight, I opted for a high-profile approach. First, I confronted the Pope head-on, boldly threatening him and showcasing our strength. With the media’s help, this was broadcast to the entire world, creating momentum for the Hero Legion. The enemy might not have believed our strength at first, but after the successive crushing defeats of Miyamoto Musashi, the Ganges, and Fuchan Fenrao, they fell into a psychological pattern, subconsciously believing we were truly invincible. They naturally assumed we must have prepared a plan to deal with Kid as well. I exploited this mistaken belief to drive Kid away."

Looking at Zu Zaiyu, Huang Yi continued to teach, "Never let the enemy know your true intentions. If and when you allow them to, it must be because you’ve made this action itself part of your plan. The earlier warnings we gave our other targets, announcing our attacks, were part of the broader strategy to handle Kid. Truth and falsehood must always intermingle; that’s a principle you can’t go wrong with."

"Did you really believe Kid would retreat?" Zu Zaiyu still shivered at the memory. "What if he hadn’t been scared off?"

Huang Yi nonchalantly shrugged. "Then we’d simply march into battle openly. Even if Gentleman isn’t online and we lack enough super-first masters to counter Kid, the likes of Yun Sihai, Lin Yiqin, Dong Huan, and Dragon Dominates the World from the Xuanyuan Guild joining forces would still force him to retreat. It would merely be our backup plan. Winning without fighting, though—that’s the pinnacle of strategy."

Zu Zaiyu finally relaxed, his previous doubts resolved. He continued to ask, "So what’s our next move?"

"What do you think?" Huang Yi asked in return, ruffling Zu Zaiyu’s hair.

Biting his lip, Zu Zaiyu pondered for a moment before analyzing, "The enemy will be even warier after tonight’s setbacks. Their current strength still exceeds ours, and their future strategies will no doubt be more cautious. It seems we’re heading into a prolonged war. With Thunder God facing execution soon, there’ll be no threat left from the Heaven Guild once he’s gone. After the Pope stabilizes their situation, they’re likely to make a strong comeback. When that happens, we’ll be in a dire spot. We need to quickly bring in another super-first master to fill the gap left by Thunder God!"

"That makes sense!" Huang Yi nodded in agreement. "Who do you think would be the best candidate to recruit?"

"Dao Feng, of course!" Zu Zaiyu replied without hesitation. "Dao Feng has been in retirement for too long; it’s time for his return. You’re the Guardian of Hero’s Continent and possess the Eye of Supervision skill, which can locate Dao Feng’s whereabouts. If you personally invite him, he has no reason to refuse."

"Alright! I’ll go find Dao Feng. He truly is a better leader than me. My image is ultimately a bit too dark and not righteous enough, whereas Dao Feng is a golden brand. His return will undoubtedly shake the battlefield." Huang Yi said, gazing out at the night sky through the window.

At that moment, a cloud drifted aside, revealing an extraordinarily bright star, its light once again bathing the land.

...

In the City Hall of the City of Desire, the Desire Legion’s leader, Desire Arises from the Heart, sat with a dark expression. The floor was littered with shattered objects, evidence of a recent outburst.

"God of Slaughter, you bastard!" Desire Arises from the Heart spat through gritted teeth.

Tonight’s actions by Huang Yi had stolen away a substantial number of guilds, greatly reducing the power of his legion!

Since the formation of the Hero Legion, the Desire Legion had reached a historical turning point. Its strength had been dwindling daily. Now, everyone was saying the Desire Legion was in decline, while the Hero Legion was the rising new sun!

"Should we take some action?" A man standing nearby suddenly spoke with a sinister tone. He sported a narrow, angular face with thin, crescent-shaped mustaches. His eyes were deeply sunken, exuding a vicious air. He was Zheng Wen, the vice president of the Desire Dominion Guild.

"Yes, it’s time to act. If we let that bastard God of Slaughter continue his arrogance, our legion will have no future!" Desire Arises from the Heart nodded, a grim smile spreading across his face. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Starting Point (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)