CHAPTER 991: CHAPTER 683: TAKING INITIATIVE, EARNING SUBORDINATES’ TRUST

In the days that followed, even if the lords of the other three cities had grievances, they could only remain subordinate to the Youzhou City Lord.

Whether in trade or various commercial exchanges, Youzhou City had clearly become the core of the Four Cities.

The reason was none other than the Youzhou City Lord’s superior methods and control over the majority of the spirit mines.

On this day, Wang Yang suddenly summoned Du Feng and said to him: "Du Feng, do you feel that I’m being unfair? Clearly, you made the greatest contribution by killing that elderly Heavenly Demon, yet I rewarded the other three?"

Du Feng immediately replied: "I wouldn’t dare, my lord must have your own reasons for doing so."

Wang Yang smiled: "Of course you wouldn’t dare, but you must hold some dissatisfaction in your heart."

Du Feng was silent now, as if he said another word, it would be like trying to cover something up.

"I know you have some discontent in your heart, after all, you were the first to follow me, and the other three joined later. In the Free Heaven Country, you were appointed as the Great Commander, but now that you four have comparable cultivation levels, they naturally won’t submit to you, right?"

Facing Wang Yang’s question, Du Feng no longer spoke in polite terms: "You are correct, my lord. I’m afraid that if I’m not capable enough, I might be kicked out of the core members of the Free Heaven Country. Du Feng truly wouldn’t dare!"

"I have said, since I made you my confidant, I wouldn’t let your cultivation level remain weak."

After a pause, Wang Yang took out a cultivation technique book and a vial of liquid: "This is the Celestial Demon Technique, along with Marrow Cleansing Fluid."

Du Feng was momentarily stunned, cautiously and respectfully accepting the cultivation technique book and vial of liquid.

"My lord, this is...."

Du Feng did not understand Wang Yang’s intentions.

Wang Yang asked, "Since you want to be my trusted subordinate, your cultivation mustn’t fall behind. Do you think possessing the celestial Demon Realm is already strong?"

Du Feng thought for a moment: "In the Four Cities of Weishui, it is naturally sufficient. Even the City Lord only has a Half-Step Celestial Demon Realm. Possessing a celestial Demon Realm allows one to sweep through the Four Cities of Weishui!"

"Unfortunately, that is not enough, because we aim to wage war beyond. Do you know what awaits outside the Four Cities of Weishui?"

In this time, Lu Chen had learned about other cities. The nearest to the Four Cities of Weishui is known as Tianfeng City.

Yet, Tianfeng City and the Four Cities of Weishui are vastly different, as even among the Thirty-Two Cities of Linzhou, Tianfeng City ranks among the top five.

Such a powerful city fundamentally differs from the Four Cities of Weishui.

Moreover, the City Lord of Tianfeng City already possesses a celestial Demon Cultivation Level and is nearing the True Demon Realm.

At that time, although the celestial Demon Cultivation Level is strong, facing Tianfeng City would be a significant challenge.

Furthermore, beyond the Four Cities of Weishui, facing the demon soldiers beneath Tianfeng City would naturally be even more formidable.

Thus, without a supremely strong leader, victory would be impossible.

Wang Yang cannot lead these people to conquer Tianfeng City alone; more importantly, they must rely on themselves.

"I understand, my lord. I will practice diligently and not disappoint your expectations!"

Du Feng left with the things Wang Yang gave him, while Wang Yang stood atop Thousand Peaks Mountain, gazing beyond the Four Cities of Weishui.

This Weishui River, past the Four Cities of Weishui, also hindered their development.

A year passed in the blink of an eye, during which Youzhou City prospered even more, and the soldiers of the Free Heaven Country grew ever stronger!

Ping Xiao, Xiu Huang, and Kui Jiang all reached the celestial Demon Realm.

From this point on, Wang Yang had four celestial Demons under his command.

With these four celestial Demons leading, others will surely strive harder, knowing that receiving Wang Yang’s reward allows them to become celestial Demons!

Such an opportunity is rare, perhaps once in a lifetime chance.

On this day, the four emerged from retreat, all summoned to Thousand Peaks Mountain,

the entire room contained only Wang Yang, while the four stood below, respectfully.

"Your Majesty!"

The four knelt halfway on the ground.

Although Wang Yang never used his authority to suppress them in daily life, the pressure he exudes is indescribable.

"Very good, you have all met my requirements. From today on, we shall plan to break through the Four Cities of Weishui and conquer Tianfeng City!"

Upon hearing Wang Yang’s words, everyone exchanged looks, unsure of what to say.

After a moment, Xiu Huang spoke: "Your Majesty, forgive my bluntness. There is a vast difference between Tianfeng City and the Four Cities of Weishui. Its City Lord is near the True Demon Realm and has Eight Great Generals, all possessing celestial Demon Cultivation Level!"

Kui Jiang added: "Furthermore, as far as we know, the mountains surrounding Tianfeng City abound with sects, making it challenging to establish ourselves within Tianfeng City."

"Oh? Even Tianfeng City’s surroundings are teeming with factions, why is this?"

Li Xiudao was not very clear about this, so he asked.

Ping Xiao explained: "You may not know, Your Majesty, but although Tianfeng City Lord is one of the most powerful City Lords in Linzhou City, he is adept at embezzling. Therefore, to legitimize this, he has groomed a large number of unsavory subordinates, essentially turning them into mountain bandits."