BXBX NOVEL Chapter 350: 351: The Power of the Big Shot
Cai Kunxu asked with a smile that was not quite a smile, his words tinged with sarcasm.
“Of course, there are. Young Master Li can accompany you at any time!”
“However, correspondingly, the cities of the two Lords will be temporarily managed by this City Lord. Once the two of you have successfully retrieved the artifact from the flames, this City Lord will return the control of the cities.”
Yang Guang said indifferently, perfectly clear about Cai Kunxu’s little schemes.
He wanted to lure Li Xiaobai out of the city and then eliminate him to monopolize the secret within his body and the artifact within the flames, but unfortunately, the world doesn’t offer such good fortune so easily.
There are only two things that can restrain these City Lords: one is absolute power, which Sky Blade Song Que could have easily exerted when he was still intact, and the second is the dispersion of authority. Military power is what the City Lords value most.
Now, Sky Blade Song Que must guard himself every moment, preventing himself from being assassinated by the City Lord of the First Battlefield, leaving no time to care for others.
But if he could gain control over the military power in the hands of Cai Kunxu and Xiong Da, it would be equivalent to seizing their vulnerabilities. With Sky Blade Song Que around, they would not dare to harm him.
With two cities as chips in his own hands, he could boldly allow Li Xiaobai to follow along.
After several days of cooperation, Li Xiaobai had indeed become one of his own, and his cultivation level was not bad. The man was sufficiently astute. Although he couldn’t compare to someone in the Mahayana Realm, Yang Guang believed self-preservation should not be a problem.
“Retrieving artifacts is something that can be left to the subordinates, there’s no need for us to take action personally. City Lord Yang, you speak too seriously.”
Cai Kunxu spoke with a chuckle. It was necessary to go in person; such intense flames couldn’t be handled by subordinates, and they also had to watch out for Lord Xiong from the Third Battlefield, taking the first move. Hence, it was essential to go personally.
Conversely, the same applied to Lord Xiong, but handing over military power was out of the question.
The city was their foundation and their stronghold. How could they possibly let Yang Guang take control directly?
“That’s where you are wrong. Didn’t the two Lords initially explore that black flame a few days ago? It’s quite strange, and it may be inappropriate to merely dispatch subordinates.”
“Moreover, if cultivators from both cities are sent to search for the artifact within the flames, the defense forces on the battlefield will inevitably be reduced. Whether or not the two Lords personally go, it is both my responsibility and duty to help the two Lords jointly defend the battlefield!”
Yang Guang spoke with a stern expression.
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the two City Lords changed. They understood the other’s intention; this was giving an opportunity to take advantage, planning to meddle in the affairs of the two cities under the guise of a weakened border defense.
Defending the battlefield, grand reasons—they’re all rubbish. Yang Guang just wants to keep an eye on them.
If they personally went, then with the two cities under Yang Guang’s control as a threat, they wouldn’t be able to touch Li Xiaobai.
But if they did not go in person, relying solely on the Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivators beneath them, they really wouldn’t be completely confident in overcoming the opponent.
The most critical thing was that Yang Guang had Sky Blade Song Que with him. Even if the man had lost an arm, he wasn’t someone they could easily defeat, only the powerful ones from the First and Second Battlefields could suppress him.
Yet, given the first-come-first-served nature of this matter with the flames, they dared not seek help from the other two battlefields. If the other two City Lords also arrived, they wouldn’t even get to sip the broth.
For a moment, both Cai Kunxu and Xiong Da found themselves in a passive position.
They hadn’t expected to be controlled by others over an artifact.
“Heh, City Lord Yang, you are a central commanding force on our frontier. Anyone can afford mishaps, but you are the exception. Sitting in command on the frontier and leading us in battle is of utmost importance; City Lord Yang, do not act rashly on impulse!”
“The cities we protect all stand on the battlefield; charging into the fray is something we should handle ourselves; City Lord Yang need not risk his own life!”
Cai Kunxu pondered for a moment and slowly said.
Xiong Da also hurriedly chimed in, “Exactly, exactly, City Lord Yang, your well-being is of utmost importance, do not risk your own safety!”
“It’s just a mere flame; it won’t take much time to investigate and find out the result!”
Upon hearing these words, Yang Guang laughed, waved his hand, and his face showed a resolute determination, “In the face of righteousness, our lives are lighter than a feather!”
“I know both lords are concerned about my safety, but there is no other way. Our border defense is already weak, and now that the Flesh Mountain has revived in large numbers, we absolutely cannot afford any oversight on the battlefield. The two lords seek the treasures within the flame to aid our frontier, and I am of the same mind!”
“Lord Cai, Lord Xiong, rest assured, as long as I have a breath left in me, there will be no problems on the battlefield!”
Yang Guang’s words were forceful and filled with righteous vigor.
The cultivators around were silenced by his words. The resoluteness in Yang Guang’s eyes touched them, and for a moment, they even felt ashamed of their own selfish thoughts.
Li Xiaobai, too, felt his blood boil and silently gave a thumbs-up.
Impressive, truly impressive!
Isn’t there a saying that the older the ginger, the spicier it gets?
Damn it, among these bigwigs, each word is a trap, and none are willing to jump in. But if you have to pick a winner, it would still be Yang Guang. His maneuvers were seamless, entirely selfless, leaving both lords without reason to refuse.
Cai Kunxu’s face had turned purple with anger; Yang Guang was too formidable, his few words hitting the nail on the head.
Someone must investigate the treasures within the flame, and with a shortage of manpower in the Holy City, it can only come from one of their two battlefronts, which is exactly what he wanted.
But the crux of the matter is who will be sent to find the treasures in the flames. If any cultivators are called away, the border defense will weaken by that much more. Yang Guang was holding onto this point and not letting go, leaving him with no room to rebut.
Whatever you say, he insists on helping. What can you do about it?
Even though Yang Guang was almost sidelined and his strength quite ordinary, he is, after all, the City Lord of the Holy City, and beside him stood Sky Blade Song Que. They were not the city lords of either the first or the second battlefront and did not have the boldness to confront Sky Blade directly.
As a result, they could only suffer in silence.
Xiong Da didn’t have any ideas and was looking to Cai Kunxu to make the decisions.
After exchanging a glance, they slowly nodded, putting on a sorrowful and compassionate facade, “City Lord Yang manages countless affairs daily, always considering the safety and well-being of the Immortal Spirit Continent, we are in awe!”
Seeing this, the other cultivators also followed suit, with all kinds of flowery nonsense spouting effortlessly.
“To work tirelessly until death, City Lord Yang’s noble spirit and lofty ideals make me feel ashamed!”
“Indeed, indeed, having a luminary like City Lord Yang amongst our human race is truly a blessing for us all!”
“With cultivators like City Lord Yang among us, why should our human race worry about not prospering, why should we fear unrest at our borders?”
“…”
Li Xiaobai watched from the sidelines, dumbfounded. Damn it, this bunch of bastards change sides faster than the weather changes faces!