Immortal God of War

Chapter 607 - 592: Don’t Think You Can Save Yourself Alone_1

The ancient castle. Though it was filled with people at the moment, it was eerily quiet.

Everyone’s eyes were focused on Qin Feiyang and the Wolf King, filled with incredulity.

If it had been anyone else facing that situation, they would have been running for their lives. Dong Zhengyang and his companions were the best examples, utterly lacking the courage to continue fighting.

But this man and wolf showed not the slightest fear, insisting on killing those two. In the end, they not only succeeded but also escaped unharmed. Who in the world could match such astonishing abilities and nerve?

It was no wonder Qin Feiyang and the Wolf King had achieved so much.

The Wolf King glanced around, proclaiming smugly, "Don’t tell me you all think I’m handsome now? Want to be my little followers?"

"Uh!"

Some were taken aback. Others just shook their heads silently.

The Wolf King chuckled. "If you want to, just say it. Don’t keep it bottled up; it’s uncomfortable."

Then, its tone shifted as it said disdainfully, "But looking at your lot, I wouldn’t want you even if you begged."

At these words, everyone glared at it angrily.

"What’s wrong?" The Wolf King stood on its hind legs, surveying them haughtily. "Have you forgotten whose territory this is?"

Immediately, their expressions changed.

"Brother Wolf, don’t be angry!"

"Yes, you are so wise, brave, handsome, and magnificent! It would be beneath you to concern yourself with us humble folk."

"It’s not that we don’t want to be your followers; we know our place. We’re not worthy."

"Yes, yes, we’re not even worthy to carry your shoes!"

Some people scurried forward, fawning with obsequious smiles.

"That’s more like it." The Wolf King roared with laughter, its expressive eyebrows dancing, clearly reveling in the flattery.

Qin Feiyang, who was nearby, couldn’t help but roll his eyes at the scene.

Dong Zhengyang looked at the Wolf King, a hint of contempt in his gaze. Then he turned to Qin Feiyang. Seeing Qin Feiyang’s hands crushed and his body soaked in blood, he frowned and asked, "Are you alright?"

"I’ll be fine." Qin Feiyang gave a faint smile and deactivated the War Technique. Instantly, dizziness overwhelmed him, and his body swayed.

Previously, with the War Technique supporting him, he hadn’t felt it. But now that he had stopped channeling it, he felt incredibly weak.

Just as he was about to collapse, the Wolf King rushed forward to support him, roaring, "Fatty, quick, bring the pills!"

Fatty jolted and quickly produced a Rebirth Pill and a Healing Pill, then helped Qin Feiyang consume them. The pills dissolved instantly, transforming into a surge of potent energy that coursed through Qin Feiyang’s limbs and meridians.

Qin Feiyang immediately felt as if his body were a parched desert, frantically absorbing the energy. His condition gradually improved.

He shook his head forcefully to clear it, then looked at Fatty and the Wolf King. "I’m okay now. You guys should go cultivate; don’t waste time."

"Then be careful," the Wolf King admonished before shrinking to palm-size and landing on the altar. It began to cultivate while conveniently keeping an eye on everyone.

Qin Feiyang also sat cross-legged on the ground, silently recuperating.

Lu Xingchen approached and sat beside Qin Feiyang, smiling faintly. "Brother Qin, you two were truly incredible this time. Not only did you rescue us, but you also managed to kill so many of them in retaliation."

Qin Feiyang glanced at Lu Xingchen and said neutrally, "Then shouldn’t you show some form of gratitude? After all, I am your savior."

"Gratitude?" Lu Xingchen gave a wry laugh and shook his head. "Let me owe you for now. Who knows, perhaps one day you’ll need my help."

Qin Feiyang chuckled. "If that day truly comes, I just hope Brother Lu won’t take advantage of my plight."

"Do you take me for that kind of person?" Lu Xingchen laughed, shaking his head.

"A person’s heart is deeply hidden; who can truly know?" Qin Feiyang smiled faintly, his words carrying a deeper meaning.

Lu Xingchen nodded. "That’s true. No one can predict the future."

Then, they both fell silent, one cultivating, the other healing.

But Dong Zhengyang and the others looked at them suspiciously. This conversation, why did it sound so awkward? Was there some unspoken history between these two? But everyone was tactful enough not to ask.

「After a while.」

A surprised voice suddenly sounded from outside, "Why is it just you all back? Where are Dongfang Wuheng and Murong Xiong?" It was Fenghuo’s voice.

"They’ve disappeared," Fengg Wuxie’s voice followed, tinged with a bone-chilling cold.

"So it really was a conspiracy." Wan Chou’s voice, dripping with mockery, cut in. "A mere Spirit State played all of you from Void State like fiddles. What a joke."

Fengg Wuxie snorted coldly. "Indeed, we were too careless this time. But you from You State are no better; otherwise, you wouldn’t have only just seen through their scheme."

Wan Chou stated expressionlessly, "I don’t converse with the brainless."

"Who are you calling brainless?" Fengg Wuxie’s eyebrow twitched as he retorted coldly, "Are you looking for another fight?"

"Enough! Stop arguing!" Fenghuo interjected, his expression quite annoyed. His anger wasn’t directed at Fengg Wuxie, nor at Wan Chou; he was deeply unsettled by Dongfang Wuheng’s machinations.

Fenghuo said, "Although we were tricked this time, we still hold a bargaining chip."

"Bargaining chip?" Fengg Wuxie and the others were taken aback.

At the same time, inside the ancient castle, a hint of confusion crept into Qin Feiyang’s eyes. Dong Zhengyang and the others also furrowed their brows. What bargaining chips could these people still possess?

Fenghuo continued, "Our trump card is Ren Wushuang.

"Wan Chou, you may not know this, but Ren Wushuang is the granddaughter of Spirit State’s governor.

"As long as we have a firm grip on her, Qin Feiyang will sooner or later have to come begging to us."

"The governor’s granddaughter?" Wan Chou was momentarily stunned, then nodded. "This is indeed an unexpected boon. Let’s go. They should be somewhere nearby."

With that, the group turned and headed towards the small canyon.

「Inside the ancient castle!」

Qin Feiyang and the others exchanged glances. So that was the bargaining chip Fenghuo had mentioned.

Shen Long smiled slyly. "When they find that canyon and see the situation there, their expressions will surely be priceless."

Jian Wei suggested, "Should we go out and take a look?"

Everyone looked at Qin Feiyang. Having entered the ancient castle, they couldn’t leave just because they wanted to; only Qin Feiyang could send them out.

Qin Feiyang said solemnly, "Let’s not join the commotion. Although we achieved a great victory this time, Void State still has two two-star War Ancestors and three one-star War Ancestors. You State also has one two-star War Ancestor and three one-star War Ancestors. And then there’s Yun State. Mo Wushen and Yan Tianfeng are veteran War Ancestors, capable of breaking through to two-star War Ancestor at any moment. As for Liu Yunfeng and Pei Sanshi, although they only recently broke through to one-star War Ancestor, their strength is not to be underestimated. Most critically, the people from these three states now harbor deep-seated grudges against us. Our current situation is dire; we’re practically besieged on all sides. Therefore, time is of the utmost importance to us."

Hearing this, everyone’s face clouded with worry.

Qin Feiyang continued, "Of course, it’s not as if we have no chance of winning."

"Huh?" Everyone looked at Qin Feiyang in surprise. In the current circumstances, they genuinely couldn’t see any hope of victory. Why did Qin Feiyang sound so confident?

Qin Feiyang declared, "I won’t say much more, but I can assure you with absolute certainty: the final victory will belong to us from Spirit State."

Hearing this, everyone exchanged glances. Gradually, a flame of hope began to burn within their hearts. They might doubt the words of others, but when Qin Feiyang spoke, his words seemed to possess a magical quality that made them believe involuntarily.

Suddenly, a furious roar echoed from outside, "Qin Feiyang, I, Wan Chou, swear I will not rest until you are dead!"

Apparently, Wan Chou and his group had found the canyon.

Ren Wushuang frowned and sighed. "It seems the enmity between us and You State can no longer be resolved."

Qin Feiyang replied nonchalantly, "It doesn’t matter. Sooner or later, it’s either they die or we do."

Ren Wushuang asked, "Then what do you propose we do next?"

Qin Feiyang said, "What we need to do now is bide our time and build our strength. Though this means we’ll fall behind the other eight states, there’s an advantage. People from Yun State, Void State, and You State have appeared one after another. This implies that people from the other states may have also entered the Death Marsh. When they eventually meet, a fierce battle is inevitable."

Dong Zhengyang asked, "Are you suggesting we let them fight it out first, and then we step in to reap the rewards?"

"Exactly." Qin Feiyang nodded, a cold smile playing on his lips. "Anyone who wants to reach the Imperial Capital will not be able to stay out of the fight."

In fact, his true intention was to wait for the Wolf King. As long as the Wolf King broke through to the War Ancestor realm, even Wan Chou, who possessed a perfect auxiliary War Technique, would be no cause for concern.

Ren Wushuang pondered for a moment, then said, "Alright, we’ll listen to you. We’ll keep a low profile for now."

Everyone was preparing to enter seclusion when a familiar voice sounded from outside again.

"Qin Feiyang, are you there?"

It was Dongfang Wuheng! Dongfang Wuheng knew something about the ancient castle, so after Wan Chou and the others left, he had brought Murong Xiong to the location where Qin Feiyang had disappeared.

"What’s he doing here?" Dong Zhengyang frowned instantly.

Shen Long and Jian Wei also wore expressions of disgust. Even Wu Yan and Xui Yang looked furious.

Someone snorted coldly. "I reckon they must be at their wits’ end to come running back to us."

"Senior Brother Qin," another person chimed in, "they ruthlessly abandoned us back then and caused the deaths of so many of our people! We shouldn’t care about their survival now. Let them fend for themselves out there!"

Jian Wei and Shen Long nodded in agreement. They were both aware of Dongfang Wuheng’s wolfish ambition and were determined not to let those two get close to the group again.

Qin Feiyang shook his head. "No, I think we can let them in."

"What?" Shen Long and Jian Wei stared at him in disbelief. "Have you lost your mind?"

"Relax, I have my reasons." Qin Feiyang gave a faint smile and said to the two, "I’ll go out and meet them. You two explain, in detail, their conversation on that mountaintop to everyone else, so they’re prepared."

"What conversation?" Ren Wushuang and the others asked, puzzled.

Shen Long gave a cold smile. "The people from Void State were brought here by them. They had it all planned out, intending to reap the benefits while we fought, and then kill us all..."

Shen Long and Jian Wei began to recount the events, taking turns speaking.

At the same time, Qin Feiyang flickered and left the ancient castle.