Chapter 674: Chapter 660: Declaration of War A tranquil day.
Chen Feng sat in the room, reviewing the intelligence delivered to him.
The Insect Realm had been unusually calm during this time, not launching attacks as frequently as before, mainly because those attacks were utterly meaningless.
Tens of thousands of skeletons, almost miraculously, constricted the throats of the Insect Armor, leaving them in an awkward predicament; although they were determined to conquer the Human World, the shadow of death loomed over them!
This led to a stalemate in the offensive!
Chen Feng had already reached the legendary stage, gaining two more summoning slots, and after sacrificing the shadow, he freed up another position, which meant he now had three slots for Summoned Beasts.
But ironically, Chen Feng did not have enough sacrifices for the ritual!
At his level, ordinary Summoned Beasts could no longer satisfy him; only Legendary Creatures could serve as worthy allies, yet sacrifices posed the greatest problem.
The Insect Realm needed no consideration. After scheming to kill two legendary Insect Queens, the elites in the Insect Realm had become much more cautious. If Chen Feng repeated the previous plan, not only would it fail, but it would also lead to falling into a trap set by the opposition!
It seemed that upgrading too quickly was not necessarily good, for Chen Feng faced the issue that there were no monsters left around him that could effectively upgrade him!
"Besides the Insect Realm, maybe there’s another place."
Chen Feng tapped his index finger lightly on the table, muttering, "That aging Beastman who spies on me—only a legendary powerhouse could possess such terrifying power. Although it’s unclear how they smuggled through the plane, it is undoubtedly a threat!"
"Legendary Beastman!"
"These ugly creatures have already extended their claws into the Human World, seemingly destroying the civilization there, where humans have become the most despised slaves."
"Heh heh."
"Such a group of barbaric creatures!"
Chen Feng let out a cold laugh, a chill flashing in his eyes. According to the report, the Beastmen were less than a thousand miles away, and even with a sea between them, Chen Feng felt surrounded by formidable enemies.
The Beastmen were an ambitious race, like a horde of frenzied invaders, seizing every piece of land they sighted.
"Perhaps, it’s time to put an end to this."
From the moment the Beastmen broke through the night to spy on him, both sides had signed an agreement for a decisive battle, though the timing for this battle was unclear.
Perhaps from the Beastmen’s point of view, it was a show of force, but in Chen Feng’s view, it already became the spark of conflict.
Chen Feng recalled certain things as he glanced over the data, furrowing his brows: "Even the priests among the Beastmen can craft war drums, draped over the Kodo Beasts. When these war drums thundered, nearby Beastmen and their dark allies would receive a boost of courage, fighting fearlessly!"
Courage Aura!
This was akin to a sober version of the Frenzy Skill, with power not as terrifying as Frenzy, but it maintained mental clarity, avoiding anger’s influence during critical battles.
The Frenzy of the Beastmen and the chaos of the Demons were notorious. Once both sides entered that mystical state, any plans would instantly be forgotten. In several major battles, the Beastmen often seized initial advantages but were countered, mainly due to their indiscriminate frenzied bloodline!
The strength granted by the Courage Aura wasn’t immense, but it enabled a Beastman to perform at 120% combat efficiency. From a theoretical standpoint, this strength better suited the bursts of the Beastmen!
Chen Feng refused to wait. Rather than waiting for death, he’d take the initiative.
Order always maintained an orderly fashion; everyone busily attended to their tasks!
This behemoth had developed over time, amassing fifty warships, capable of launching naval warfare anytime and anywhere.
War declaration!
Chen Feng was prepared, ready to personally fire the first shot of this battle!
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Chen Feng stood on the open ground, gazing at the carefully selected individuals chosen to become captains!
These people weren’t just professionals; some ordinary individuals were among them, yet they still commanded respect even without successfully awakening because anyone sitting in the captain’s position undeniably held significant military accomplishments.
The sky was overcast. The sun was obscured by chilly clouds, imparting a sense of coldness.
"I will wait for you here, witnessing each of your victories and deaths." When all captains gathered together, Chen Feng’s robust and powerful voice resounded once more.
"What follows pertains to your future path, and the rule is simple: those who slay the most Beastmen will receive a handsome reward!" Chen Feng’s emotionless voice echoed in the ears of everyone present, his icy tone a piercing blade filled with death and destruction, offering not the slightest comfort, but instead, a chilling aura of killing intent.
This was a motivational event before training,
After scanning all the faces, Chen Feng continued, "To become a true captain, one must pass this test to earn true recognition!"
"Slay more monsters and exchange them for your rewards. I will provide you with unprecedented powerful weapons and energy fruits that multiply your strength. Order is just the beginning; follow my steps, and you will witness a true world."
Chen Feng was like a Demon from the Abyss; though every word was gruesome, one could not deny the allure they held.
Order Port.
Warships were primed for departure. Suddenly, a magnificent White Dragon appeared overhead. Despite the time spent together, whenever its vast shadow loomed in the skies, people remained somewhat intimidated.
"Set sail!"
Standing at the dragon’s head, Chen Feng held a blazing great Longsword in his hand. A dark force emerged from him, bringing forth many terrifying Undead faces from the surroundings, revealing the world’s discontent!
War declaration!
Warships hoisted their sails, Chen Feng’s actions undoubtedly drawing numerous gazes, many filled with concern, glancing towards the warships as their kin were aboard.
Among the crowd was a woman holding a boy, her expression somewhat frantic as if searching for certain figures.
Found!
It was a gaunt face, appearing more formal compared to the usual playful demeanor. He stood at the ship’s bow, seemingly instructing the crew on some matters, looking very focused.
The woman had endured the agony of losing a husband, believing her remaining years would be spent in sorrow. However, the establishment of Order, her brother’s recognition, and the appearance of this man provided a ray of sunshine amidst her darkness.
Sea Wolf.
This frivolous man was also one of the captains for this expedition.
The woman’s eyes rested on Sea Wolf, her lips whispering:
"You must return safely, I... the child and I are waiting for you..."
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