1410 Sneak Attack in the Nigh (1/2)
Chapter 1410 - Sneak Attack in the Night
”Zhao Feng, tell me, how did all of you manage to resolve the crisis last night and push back the enemy?” Ancient God Blue Distance focused his gaze on Zhao Feng and immediately asked.
Defeat was clearly inevitable last night, and when he, the commander-in-chief, ran away, the Celestial Net Sect's doom should have been even more certain. But the result was completely unexpected; not only did the Celestial Net Sect survive, it even defeated the Blazing Gold Race, and he heard that the Blazing Gold Race had suffered gruesome losses.
The Celestial Net Sect members who saw this sight couldn't help but quietly chuckle.
When Ancient God Blue Distance and his son fled, the one who saved the Celestial Net Sect was naturally Zhao Feng. The fact that they still had the face to come back was admirable enough, but now, they were even questioning Zhao Feng?
”Last night, Ancient God Blue Distance, when you went to 'get reinforcements,' the Blazing Gold Race let down their guard. While the peak Rank Eight Ancient God was being careless, I made a sneak attack and killed him,” Zhao Feng said.
Strange looks appeared on the faces of the Celestial Net Sect members. There was nothing wrong with Zhao Feng's explanation, but it almost sounded like he was praising Ancient God Blue Distance.
But this sort of praise only made Ancient God Blue Distance feel even more ashamed.
”You killed that peak Rank Eight Ancient God?” But Ancient God Blue Distance was more concerned about the last part, and he stared at Zhao Feng in shock.
Although he had seen Zhao Feng attack once last night and found Zhao Feng to have decent strength, killing a peak Rank Eight was completely unexpected.
Ancient God Ice Origin was even more shocked. Zhao Feng was capable of killing a peak Rank Eight?
”Right. Once Ancient God Blue Distance left, that giant man didn't hold me in any regard, leading to such a result. Moreover, the members of the Celestial Net Sect put up a vigorous resistance to contend with the Blazing Gold Race. In the end, by relying on the sect-protecting array and the terrain, we were able to unite and kill Ancient God Darkcrow!” Zhao Feng added.
Ancient God Blue Distance dubiously accepted the first half, but when he heard that Ancient God Darkcrow had been killed, he was left dumbfounded.
”How could that be? It was all because Zhao Feng was so courageous and worked to reverse the tides!” the Celestial Net Sect Master immediately smiled and said.
Zhao Feng had done his utmost to minimize his contribution in his explanation and praise them. The upper echelon members of the Celestial Net Sect found themselves rather embarrassed by all this praise.
All levels of the Celestial Net Sect developed an even better impression of Zhao Feng. He was strong, conscientious, responsible, and modest. Comparing him to Ancient God Blue Distance and his son was like comparing the heavens to the earth.
”Ancient God Darkcrow is dead?” Ancient God Blue Distance and his son were frozen to the spot, their minds blank.
There's something fishy going on here! Ancient God Blue Distance's expression dimmed.
How could a mighty Rank Nine Ancient God fall in a place like this? He guessed that Ancient God Darkcrow had not died and had actually fled while heavily injured or that reinforcements from the Spiritual Race had arrived and saved the Celestial Net Sect, but the Celestial Net Sect was unhappy over how he fled and made up these lies to intentionally infuriate him.
Ancient God Blue Distance had suffered a heavy blow, and he had lost the trust of the Celestial Net Sect. Even if he continued to ask questions, he wouldn't learn very much. Even worse was that the Celestial Net Sect seemed to have developed an excellent relationship with Zhao Feng.
This kid... isn't simple! Ancient God Blue Distance stared at Zhao Feng and pondered.
Someone who could kill a peak Rank Eight Ancient God would have around the strength of an ordinary Rank Nine Ancient God. Moreover, he sensed that Zhao Feng had played an important role in turning the situation at the Celestial Net Sect from a defeat into a victory.
But Ancient God Blue Distance was still the commander of this place and Zhao Feng still needed to follow his orders.
”It's fine as long as everyone is okay. I will continue to command everyone in protecting the Celestial Net Sect, slaying the Blazing Gold Race, and making our names known throughout the Ziling Zone!” Ancient God Blue Distance loudly proclaimed.
Ancient God Blue Distance then brought Ancient God Ice Origin back into the Celestial Net Sect.
Inside their room:
”Father, why did we need to come back?” Ancient God Ice Origin felt utterly humiliated.
He was a genius of the Spiritual Race, and he had never done anything so shameful as fleeing in the middle of a battle and then having the nerve to come back.
”If the Celestial Net Sect had been destroyed, we would have just been considered as lucky survivors, but since the Celestial Net Sect is fine, if the matter of us fleeing in the middle of battle spread back to the Spiritual Race, we wouldn't have the face to see anyone in the future. I've come back so that I can have this matter suppressed,” Ancient God Blue Distance immediately called out.
Ancient God Ice Origin nodded. His father was right. Right now, they were only ashamed in front of the Celestial Net Sect, but if they were humiliated in front of the entire Spiritual Race, his reputation would be in complete shambles.
”In addition, with this failed attack, the Blazing Gold Race definitely won't attack again for the time being. By coming back, we can rest easy while still obtaining many contribution points.” Ancient God Blue Distance put on a crafty smile.
”Father is right!” Ancient God Ice Origin also smiled.
As members of the Spiritual Race, they only needed to guard important factions or strongholds to obtain contribution points. If they had the time, they could go to the aid of nearby factions and kill a few foes to gain even more contribution points.
Outside:
”Brother Zhao, why didn't you tell the truth? I think that you're more suitable for the position of commander!” the Celestial Net Sect Master whispered.
The miraculous victory from last night had made the Celestial Net Sect Master momentarily forget his unhappiness, but he hadn't expected for Ancient God Blue Distance and his son to so shamelessly return.
Although Zhao Feng was young, he was powerful, responsible, and modest. He was confident that no one would object if Zhao Feng was made commander.
”I don't like being commander. It's too troublesome.” Zhao Feng chuckled before heading back into his palace.
He cared little for these achievements or benefits, so he couldn't be bothered to assume such duties. He just wanted to stay on the battlefield and hone himself while gradually revealing his true cultivation.
”This person is truly open-minded and concerned about the overarching situation. If the Spiritual Race was to have an internal squabble while in the middle of this war...” The Celestial Net Sect looked at Zhao Feng's back, feeling somewhat ashamed.
Upon entering his residence, Zhao Feng entered the Spacetime Robe.