King of Creation Chapter 2213 - 2198: Militia Unrest

Amidst the torrential rain, ranks of the Fire Swallow Army burst forth from the Spirit Boat. The unique Spirit Wings behind their fiery red armor flapped vigorously, creating vibrant Spirit Light in the downpour, dazzlingly beautiful.

However, the murderous aura emanating from the marching formation clearly told Ye Zhen that this army was an elite unit of the Military Forces of Great Zhou, with a designation and specialized military armory and armor.

"Liuu Feng, how do you assess the bearing of the Fire Swallow Army? If they were to face our troops, what would happen?" Watching the parading Fire Swallow Army, Ye Zhen communicated this to Liuu Feng.

The Fire Swallow Army held the military order from the Human Demon Battlefield Commander’s Mansion, on the pretext of preventing harm to Ye Zhen, the hero who slew the Prophet Demon Master, from being targeted by the Demon Clan, and came to aid. Ye Zhen had to let them pass.

As long as they clearly revealed their identity, Ye Zhen had to let them pass and accept them.

By this time, they had reached the Blood River Fortress!

"Grand Marshal, this depends on several situations. If Zheng Dangshi leads an equivalent force, combined with the War Wolf Camp, in the initial battle, our Heavenly Wave Army of the North Sea would have the upper hand. In the Middle Late Stage, our army would surely collapse.

If reinforced with those over ten thousand elite Demon Slave troops, the situation would change. Victory would be possible but at a great cost!

However, if you, Grand Marshal, are present, that changes everything!

The slight assistance of your Geomagnetic Field would exhaust the speed of the Fire Swallow Army, significantly increasing our advantage, leading to a great victory!"

Saying this, Liuu Feng sighed internally. Now he understood what a key figure truly was.

Ye Zhen was the key figure of the Heavenly Wave Army of the North Sea.

Without Ye Zhen, the Heavenly Wave Army of the North Sea could only be considered an elite among local forces, but with Ye Zhen, they dared to wield their sword even against the most elite Imperial Guard, perhaps even claiming victory!

Ye Zhen chuckled slightly at this statement. The foundation of his Heavenly Wave Army of the North Sea was still too shallow.

"Then what do you think Grand Governor Ji Yuan’s intention is in sending the Fire Swallow Army here? You don’t really think Grand Governor Ji Yuan would kindly dispatch an elite unit to support my Blood River Fortress, do you?" Ye Zhen asked again.

Liuu Feng frowned deeply, "Grand Marshal, that is exactly what confuses me too.

As you said, you are a thorn in the Grand Governor’s side, how could he possibly send reinforcements? But, considering Grand Governor Ji Yuan’s position, sending this reinforcement army, could he have them betray us? Allowing such negligence is impossible due to the Military Judge, and the Human Demon defense is not to be taken lightly.

Sending this army to undermine us is impossible!

It’s even more impossible to contest power and gains with you, Grand Marshal! In our current situation, nobody can contest command with you, Grand Marshal.

Moreover, what use would it be to seize command here?" Liuu Feng stated.

Hearing this, Ye Zhen nodded. To be honest, this too was Ye Zhen’s point of confusion.

Ye Zhen still didn’t understand why Grand Governor Ji Yuan sent the Fire Swallow Army. Could it really be to support Ye Zhen?

In Ye Zhen’s mind, that possibility seemed almost null.

But if that were the case, then what is the purpose?

"Marshal Ye, the Fire Swallow Army, following the Grand Governor’s Mansion’s order, is here to support the Blood River Fortress. Within the scope of the military order, we can accept Marshal Ye’s command but retain the right to propose suggestions and objections, and Marshal Ye is not to interfere in the specific affairs of our Fire Swallow Army.

Please sign the military order so that I, Huaa Yong, may complete the military order!" After lining up, Fire Swallow Army Marshal Huaa Yong very formally presented the military order.

"I thank the Grand Governor for his concern, and also thank Marshal Huaa for leading the troops to our aid, much appreciated!" Ye Zhen promptly placed his Grand Seal and Divine Soul Imprint on the military order.

"Please come inside to speak!"

After entering the Commander Hall and briefly understanding the current situation, Fire Swallow Army Marshal Huaa Yong spoke, "Since the Demon Clan’s army is approaching, how should our forces be deployed? Please, Marshal Ye, make an early arrangement!"

"We have a fortress below the Blood River Fortress called Cairo Fortress. Would it be possible for the Fire Swallow Army to guard it?" Ye Zhen proposed.

Upon hearing this, a trace of inexplicable color flashed across Marshal Huaa Yong’s eyes, "I accept my orders!"

After a brief rest, the Fire Swallow Army swiftly moved towards Cairo Fortress to relieve Gu Tieqi, who was currently stationed there.

Liuu Feng showed a face full of suspicion, "Grand Marshal, the intention behind the Fire Swallow Army’s arrival is unclear, and their combat power is so formidable. Why not station them within the Blood River Fortress, under our watchful eyes, so we can instantly know of any actions?"

Ye Zhen gave Liuu Feng a glance before speaking slowly, "What you said indeed makes sense."

"But, what is our foremost priority right now?"

"To face the million-strong army of the Second Crown Prince of the Demon Emperor, Zhui Ri!"

"Exactly, the foremost priority is to face the million-strong army of the Second Crown Prince of the Demon Emperor, Zhui Ri, not to be wary of each other. If we station the Fire Swallow Army within the Blood River Fortress, we have to guard against them, and they have to guard against us, which would inevitably tie up forces.

During warfare, without clear tasks, both sides would subconsciously cherish their forces."

"But by separately guarding a fortress, responsibilities are clear, and it’s different. This way, the Fire Swallow Army can fully exert itself, and we won’t have to divide our attention, allowing us to concentrate our forces, reducing pressure—why not do it?"

"As for their true purpose in coming, we can monitor them slowly. On our turf, could they turn the sky upside down?" Ye Zhen was full of confidence.

Hearing Ye Zhen say this, Liuu Feng thought about Ye Zhen’s god-like methods and nodded.

In truth, Ye Zhen’s confidence came from the assistance of Divine Skills from Little Demon and Big Ears Nie Ting.

Every plant and tree is Little Demon’s eyes and ears; now, it’s spring transitioning into summer, and all kinds of plants are flourishing, making Little Demon capable of gathering innumerable information.

Finding out the true purpose of the Fire Swallow Army isn’t hard.

Not to mention, Ye Zhen also has Big Ears Nie Ting, whose Heavenly Sound Communication is not something the Fire Swallow Army can easily guard against.

Therefore, Ye Zhen was confident.

Once the change of guard was complete, Ye Zhen naturally had monitoring methods in place.

However, before Ye Zhen could employ these methods, another event unfolded within Ye Zhen’s Blood River Fortress.

By the second day of the Fire Swallow Army’s arrival at noon, Niu Er, in charge of intelligence, sought to see Ye Zhen. After meeting Ye Zhen, he surreptitiously handed him a Jade Scroll.

"Grand Marshal, in recent days, there’s been unusual activity among the militiamen from Dingbian Fortress and Black Earth Stronghold. I’ve noticed dozens of cases. How should we handle it? Please, Grand Marshal, guide us!" Niu Er said.

Staring at the Jade Scroll, Ye Zhen’s expression grew more and more severe.

After reading it, Ye Zhen handed the Jade Scroll to Liuu Feng. Upon Liuu Feng’s reading, he asked, "What do you think?"

Liuu Feng also looked puzzled, "Grand Marshal, these actions by the militiamen from the two fortresses are truly bizarre. What exactly are they trying to do?"

Ye Zhen furrowed his brow tightly, as recent events had grown more and more peculiar.

The militiamen from Dingbian Fortress and Black Earth Stronghold had been moving densely, seeking contact with Ye Zhen’s trusted aides and Scout Troop in various ways.

But the loyal Heavenly Patrol Divine Hunter within the Scout Troop would promptly report any such contacts.

These militiamen would invite people for meals and drinks upon contact, trying various ways to build relationships, whether through kinship, shared hometown—which immediately became warm and congenial.

If they had no ulterior motives, nobody would believe it.

Yet, whether it’s Dingbian Fortress or Black Earth Stronghold, all military information is regularly communicated by Ye Zhen, with nothing kept secret; what else could they be trying to uncover?

Ye Zhen couldn’t fathom what these two fortresses were intending, and Liuu Feng was equally puzzled.

"Grand Marshal, following your instruction earlier in the year to investigate the Heavenly Temple’s expansion of followers, it’s basically confirmed that these frequently moving militiamen are either true followers or leaders of followers of the Heavenly Temple." Niu Er stepped forward to say.

Ye Zhen was momentarily stunned by these words, as if a bolt of lightning exploded in his mind. The militia’s abnormal behavior and the Fire Swallow Army’s purpose became clear at this moment.