Three days later, the southern border of the Black Sun Empire.
The southern border is mountainous and has the highest forest coverage in the empire. Cities in the southern border are generally small, and most of them are located in steep mountains and difficult terrain. The southern border also has the largest number of minority races, and butterfly people are just one of them.
Ice City, the royal city of King Di Prison of the South, is located at the southernmost tip of the South, only a few hundred kilometers away from the Sea of Hell. The Sea of Darkness, known as the holy sea of the dark world of death, is also the most mysterious ocean. Legend has it that Dark Lord Myas was born in the Sea of Darkness and grew up in the Sea of Darkness.
All the people in the southern border did not know that a huge city had arrived at Linhai City at the southernmost tip of the empire.
In the Bronze Bird Palace, all the important figures in the Ghost Kingdom gathered next to a huge holographic projection. In that holographic projection, Linhai City, the southernmost city in the empire, appeared in the void without any cover. It's not big, but it looks very rich. After all, it is a city by the sea, and 80% of the seafood loved by the empire's upper class comes from here. In addition, the eastern border is mountainous, and wherever there are mountains, there are mines. There are several famous blood crystal mines in the empire, one of which is here and belongs to Linhai City.
Of course, whether it was fishery or mining, most of the income was taken away by Di Yu, the king of the Eastern Territory. But even if only a few percent is left, it will be enough to turn Linhai City into a prosperous city.
One of the reasons why this city was chosen was because it was rich, and the other reason was that it was located next to the Sea of Hades and had a lot of culture about the dark lord Hyas. Xia Lei wanted to get to know the person who died together with the six creators back then and made Huo Feng become the "Phoenix Riding Pregnant".
But there was another reason he didn't want to admit, and that was the Fire Phoenix. He wanted to take over Linhai City to learn about the culture of Dark Lord Myas. In the final analysis, wasn't it to learn about Fire Phoenix? He wanted to break the prophecy of the pregnant woman riding the phoenix and achieve nirvana with her!
"This city is not big. Let us ghost people go to fight. We can win this city." Sannohua, the leader of the Jin people, volunteered.
"Let us go to war. The resistance army has millions of troops. Taking this city is like taking a key from your pocket." Shenyue Ruyi said.
Now the resistance is undoubtedly the most powerful military force in the Ghost Kingdom. All the surrendered Night Watch troops have been incorporated into the resistance. Even the captured huge battleship Holy Blue Moon is parked in the City of the Sun at any time. Can attack.
"My most beautiful master, it's time for our invincible king's armored army to go to war, right? My spear is already thirsty!" Haofang's voice said. As the Ghost Kingdom develops and grows, it finally realizes its dream of being a general. However, its preferred identity is Xia Lei's housekeeper and part-time milk collector.
Devil May Cry from the Maya Legion also called for a fight, "Your Majesty Longwu, let us fight!"
Even Pang Tong, who commanded the inner guard army composed of people from the Three Kingdoms, came to ask for a fight, "Your Majesty the Dragon King, let us go to war!"
Xia Lei said: "Everyone, go down and prepare for the battle. Wait for my order. This time we will capture Linhai City as quickly as possible, empty it out, and take away those who are willing to follow us."
"Yes!" A voice took orders.
After all the generals left, Think Tank Amido said: "Master, I'm very worried. I suggest you think about it carefully."
Xia Lei said: "What are you worried about?"
"What I'm worried about is not how strong the resistance is in this city, but..." Think Tank Amido paused for a moment before speaking, "Emperor Black Sun, as well as the three kings and two princes of Black Sun Empire. Especially Emperor Black Sun, if he gets the news about our attack on Linhai City, with his speed, he will rush to the battlefield before we take the city."
Xia Lei smiled and said, "I have already considered this. If this problem is not solved, how could I attack Linhai City?"
"Huh?" Think Tank Amido said curiously: "Master, how did you solve it?"
Xia Lei said: "Isn't it enough not to let him know?"
Think Tank Amido was still confused, "Master, please make it clear, I can't analyze it."
Xia Lei smiled and said, "You will know when the time comes, and I have to make some preparations."
After Xia Lei left, think tank Amido was still stunned. It took a while before he said, "How to solve such a problem? Strange... I can't analyze it at all."
Xia Lei arrived at the expanded new area. There are far fewer engineering robots carrying out construction here, and they have obviously been transferred away by good parties.
He walked towards a small forest, which was a bloody small forest. Those bloody trees are all immortal trees cultivated by him, and each one is precious.
I have an immortal tree that attracts phoenixes to perch.
This undead forest is now the home of Fire Phoenix and Burning Flame.
Just last night, before Xia Lei cultivated this immortal forest, he was worried about whether it would fail without the blood-colored soil. But after cultivating the first immortal tree, he discovered that the originally normal soil was because of the immortal tree. Existing and filled with blood. And when he cultivated this small forest, a large area of land turned into blood, and even the water contained in the soil turned into blood-like liquid.
It's unexplainable and magical.
But they are just one of the countless secrets in this universe, and they are insignificant.
Entering the woods, the faint smell of blood hit his face. This time, Xia Lei did not frown. He had cultivated this undead forest with his own hands and he was used to this smell.
Fen Yan and Huo Feng were building birdhouses on two immortal trees respectively. When they saw Xia Lei coming in, Fen Yan jumped down from the tree and said politely: "Good morning, Dragon King."
Xia Lei said with a smile: "It's getting late. Another time system is running here. It's already afternoon now."
Fen Yan also smiled, "It's such a short day. I feel like the day has just begun."
Huofeng didn't even look at Xia Lei, she just built her bird's nest with branches. She was kneeling in the unfinished bird's nest, her hips and waist forming a beautiful and alluring curve.
Xia Lei couldn't help but take another look.
Fen Yan reminded: "Huo'er, the Dragon King is here."
Huo Feng then turned around and looked at Xia Lei, "He's here as soon as he's here. It's not like he's never been seen before."
Xia Lei almost choked and vomited blood.
Fire Phoenix also jumped down from the tree, "You are here to cultivate the immortal tree for us, right? We brought back a whole tree of seeds from the immortal forest, hundreds of them. When will you start cultivating them?"
I'm not your slave! This is what Xia Lei wanted to say in his heart, but what came out of his mouth was, "We have arrived at Linhai City. We will attack the city at night. Do you want to go and take a look?"
Huofeng's expression suddenly changed, and he said in surprise: "You actually want to attack the city of the Black Sun Empire? Linhai City is known as the pearl of the empire. It is beautiful, rich, and has a long history and culture. How can you attack it?"
Xia Lei said: "I have my strategic plan, I must capture Linhai City."
"No! I won't allow you to attack Linhai City!" Huo Feng looked very angry.
Xia Lei frowned, "Why?"
Huofeng said: "The city lord of Linhai City is a good friend of mine. The Marquis of Sword Flower of the Empire is too beautiful."
Xia Lei knew who the lord of Linhai City was. He couldn't attack Linhai City without collecting information about Linhai City in advance. The information he got about Linhai City mainly came from the Butterfly Clan's intelligence system, and the other was Nightingale. She had heard something about Linhai City. However, neither Cai Jianren nor Nightingale mentioned that the lord of Linhai City, Qin Taimei, was Huo Feng's friend.
She is too beautiful, as her name suggests. It is said that she is one of the most beautiful women in the empire, so her title of Marquis is far less famous than her informal title of "Flower of Swords" which comes from the people. When her name is mentioned, the first thing people think of is "Flower of Swords", not the Marquis.
It is said that she inherited the title of marquis from her father. She became the lord of Linhai City only after her father passed away, which was only a year ago. But this year, she developed Linhai City better than all the times her father ruled Linhai City.
I have to say that she is a very capable woman, and only the best women like her are qualified to be friends with the princess of the empire.
"I'm talking to you, didn't you hear me?" Huo Feng's tone was not polite at all, lacking even the most basic respect.
Xia Lei looked at her calmly, but there was anger hidden in his eyes. In the past month, he had been accommodating and trying his best to please her and win her heart. In fact, if it weren't for the secret Armnius told him, how could he be so humble? He is the Dragon King, a man who dominates three worlds. He is also the leader of mankind. He is also an extremely proud man. Who dares to order him like this
Fen Yan seemed to have noticed something, and hurriedly reached out and pulled Huo Feng's sleeve.
Huofeng didn't hold back at all, "Other cities can do it, but this city can't. This is my last concession."
"That's enough!" Xia Lei shouted: "I'm not here to ask for your permission, I'm just here to invite you to watch the battle. If you don't want to go, then you can stay here."
"You..." Huofeng was so angry that he was speechless.
Xia Lei's voice was fierce, "Also, I won't change my strategy just because of your likes and dislikes."
"What strategy are you talking about? That's not the mission you're doing!" Huofeng contradicted: "You dare to say that it's not? Everything you do is to complete that mission. You get close to me just to stop me. Become a pregnant woman riding a phoenix, right?”
Although what she said was ugly, it was very close to the truth.
Xia Lei snorted coldly, "You self-righteous woman, do you think you have seen the truth? Everything I did was not to complete that mission, I was fighting against fate! I want to end everything, I must get that piece Fragments, find out the truth. Only when I put the box together can the truth emerge. And you, you are a woman who doesn’t even dare to fight and change fate!"
Huofeng was stunned. She obviously didn't expect Xia Lei to be so cruel, and what he said had hurt her heart. She has always been the princess of the empire, aloof, and she already has everything that ordinary people can't even dream of without having to do anything. Did she fight against her fate? No, not once, including this time, it was actually a choice made out of necessity to save one's life. If Xia Lei and Fen Yan hadn't risked their lives to sneak into Guihun Island, she would never have had the courage to go against the wishes of the Black Sun Emperor, let alone escape!
"If you think you are still the princess of the empire, then you can continue to dream of your princess. If you want to change your destiny, then come with me to Linhai City. I remind you for the last time, if you become the Lord of Darkness, Hades Yas's sacrifice, the Lord of Darkness, Myas, is resurrected. This world will fall into eternal darkness, and all living creatures will die!" Xia Lei turned around and left after leaving these words.
"You... promise me not to hurt Yu Taimei, and I will go with you." Huo Feng said.
This was the first time she obeyed Xia Lei's wishes.
Xia Lei nodded, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
He felt that he had found the route to conquer the imperial princess.