Urban God of War: The Live-in Son-in-law-Chapter 424: This Northern King Wang Ye is too arrogant

"Xiao Chuanqi, heed my command. As the vanguard, go tell the Underworld Sect that this is their final opportunity. If they continue to defy the order from the head of the Martial Academy, I will personally lead the army and level their sect!" Ye Feng gave the order directly.

"As you wish, my lord!" Xiao Chuanqi bowed respectfully to accept the command and then left with a few hundred men to proceed westward.

With a grand wave of his hand, Ye Feng commanded the tens of thousands strong army to move steadily westward. As the Northern Border Army mobilized, the Imperial City immediately caught wind of it, and in an instant, the entire city was abuzz with shock.

In the Imperial City's Great General's Mansion, many generals gathered in an atmosphere that was oppressively somber and stern.

"This is outrageous! The Northern King Ye Feng is far too arrogant and presumptuous. He's actually leading the Northern Border Army to wage war against the Nine Great Sects of Ancient Martial Arts? Has he lost his mind?" a general said indignantly.

"Indeed, who do the Nine Great Sects of Ancient Martial Arts think they are? They are as renowned as the Utility Pavilion. Even the two elders of the Utility Pavilion wouldn't dare to offend the Great Sects too deeply. Yet this brash youngster, Ye Feng, without any consultation, has waged war at the drop of a hat. Has he considered the consequences?"

"He's completely overstepping his bounds. In my view, we should report to the two elders and strip him of his title as the King of the Northern Border. If we continue to indulge his antics, the entire Xuanyuan Nation is bound to become poisoned and chaotic, even potentially facing the peril of national destruction!"

"I propose we immediately remove him from his kingship. If the brat dares to resist, we'll send troops directly and join forces with the Nine Great Sects of Ancient Martial Arts to eradicate him in one fell swoop!"

The many generals and deputy generals were discussing animatedly, one after another, all voicing criticisms against the Northern King Ye Feng. In their view, the Xuanyuan Nation had been fine before, and everyone's life had been comfortable. But if Ye Feng continued to cause trouble, they wouldn't have good days ahead.

Throughout this process, Great General Duantian sat in the seat of honor, looking at the generals below, who were as disorderly as peasants hawking vegetables in a market. Finally, he could bear it no longer and slammed the table with a roar: "Enough! Is this commotion necessary? Do you really think this is a marketplace?"

The room instantly became quiet as every general was startled by the outburst, and they couldn't understand the source of the Great General's rage.

"All you do is shout. If you have the guts, go and argue with the Northern King face to face. Let's see if you dare to say to his face that his kingship should be revoked," the Great General snapped coldly.

The general who had spoken earlier immediately lowered his head. Although they were also generals who commanded their own troops, both the strength of their forces and their personal combat power paled in comparison to Ye Feng. So even if they were given a hundred times the courage, they wouldn't dare to be reckless in speaking before the Northern King.

A military advisor with a lean figure and a narrow beard resembling the character for eight spoke up, "Great General, please calm your anger. As for Ye Feng, that milk-nosed child who knows nothing but arrogance, he's not worth your anger. Besides, there's a saying: 'Arrogance leads to its own demise.' The best course of action now is to do nothing."

"What do you mean by that, military advisor?" Great General Duantian asked.

Stroking his beard and looking inscrutable, the advisor replied, "There are three reasons. First of all, it's your status, Great General. When that lad bearing the surname Ye moved against the Nine Great Sects, he did so with a justified cause, since there had been an agreement between the sects at the Martial Academy earlier.

Now it's the Nine Great Sects that have violated the agreement; that's the first point."

"And the second?" the Great General inquired with no change in his demeanor.

"The second reason would be that in a conflict between clam and crane, the fisherman reaps the benefits. Think about it, Great General—while Northern King Ye Feng is moving his forces so conspicuously, do you believe the Nine Great Sects will let themselves be easily bullied? They will surely fight back, and it's uncertain who will emerge as the victor.

Regardless of who wins or loses in the end, it's good news for us!"

"Hmm, well said. And the third?" the Great General continued.

"The third, naturally, concerns the Utility Pavilion. At the moment, the entire Utility Pavilion has yet to make a statement, especially the two elders, and most importantly, Lord Tang Bai. Since he hasn't given any instructions yet, we're even less justified in acting hastily. Therefore, in conclusion, all you need to do, Great General, is to maintain control over the Imperial City.

As long as you hold the Imperial City firmly, you will remain safe and, should your luck be sufficient, you may even gain unexpected benefits!"

"Good, military advisor: your analysis is precisely to my liking!" Great General Duantian laughed heartily, then stood up and gestured grandly with his hand, "Come, to the Yingge Moonlight Field. Let them fight their battles; we will enjoy ours. Moreover, we shall eat and drink well!"

The generals finally laughed aloud and followed the Great General out of the council hall.

Meanwhile, Ye Feng had already reached Ten-mile Slope with his generals, the very place where he had previously encountered the attack by Old Man Bu Zheng of the Four Great Ancient Clans. However, there was no one selling wine at Ten-mile Slope now, and certainly, Ye Feng was not in the mood for drinking.

All of a sudden, Xiao Chuanqi returned and reported, "My lord, not only did the Underworld Sect refuse to accept the King's Order, but they also attacked my trusted aides. If I hadn't realized what was happening in time, those few hundred men might not have returned."

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"Is there no sense in this world? Is not all land under heaven subject to the king, and are not all who live on its borders his subjects? Does this insignificant Underworld Sect really consider itself the emperor of its own domain?" Ye Feng let out a cold snort and then, with a wave of his hand, commanded, "Army, advance at full speed!"

By some twist of fate, the location of the Underworld Sect happened to be on the northeast side of the Western Territory, just an hour and a half from Ten-mile Slope. After a little over an hour of marching, the sect's presence loomed close at hand. Unlike other sects, the Underworld Sect wasn't situated atop a desert, but entirely within a valley.

What was most incredible was that the terrain of this ancient place was very open. Only the middle was somewhat lower, with a river flowing directly through the valley from an unknown source, dividing the sect's structures into two. From the outside, the valley's buildings didn't seem grand or majestic. They even appeared somewhat dilapidated, and there weren't many palace structures.

Of course, this was just the facade. Only those truly aware of the Underworld Sect's details knew that its core was not on the surface but underneath the valley. It was said to be an adaptation of an ancient king city that had sunk underground long ago.

When Ye Feng's army arrived, they could clearly feel that the entire Underworld Sect was already on high alert. It seemed that the enemy was prepared and ready to put up a tough fight.

However, one thing did not surprise Ye Feng: the other eight sects did not come to the rescue, not even a single person. This was very much in line with the behavior of the Nine Great Sects of Ancient Martial Arts—selfish and self-centered, always considering only their own sect, never caring about the life and death of others, even preferring other sects to be wiped out.

Ye Feng did not rashly launch an attack, as he could see that there was only one narrow and gloomy path leading to the core of the underground stronghold. Such places were easy for the enemy to ambush. Of course, this kind of terrain was also what military tactics refer to as a 'choke point where one man can hold off ten thousand.'

"Who would have thought that the Underworld Sect has now chosen to hide away? Weren't they still arrogantly claiming they would annihilate my entire family not long ago? Now, they are all hiding underground like turtles in their shells?" Ye Feng scoffed coldly.

Xiao Chuanqi asked, "Big Brother, what should we do now? The Underworld Sect is holed up underground. Those above are just low-cultivation outer sect disciples. Attacking them is pointless and won't serve as a deterrent."

"Damn it, immediately send people, send lots of them, to curse fiercely. I want to see how long they can hide like this!" Ye Feng ordered coldly.

Xiao Chuanqi instantly went to carry out the order, forming a team of over ten thousand people who stood around the valley and hurled insults nonstop. However, no matter how much they cursed, even after three days and exhausting insults for the Underworld Sect's ancestors eighteen generations back, the people of the sect remained tight in their shells.

It seemed that the Underworld Sect had indeed decided to play turtle. It looked as though they also knew that Ye Feng's momentum was fierce and that the battle at the Forbidden City had scared the sect's higher-ups.

"Damn these bastards. It seems they really plan to keep hiding inside indefinitely!" Xiao Chuanqi cursed, stomping his foot in anger. He grit his teeth and said, "My Lord, it is said that the underground king city is very vast, and the Underworld Sect, after years of operation, must have amassed a large quantity of food, enough for two to three years.

If we continue this siege without progress, it might be sustainable in the short term, but if it drags on, we simply can't afford it."

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The maintenance of an army tens of thousands strong was a huge problem, particularly the provision of food, and now winter had set in. The fierce winds howled, especially at night when it was bitterly cold.

If it weren't for Ye Feng's foresight in instructing all soldiers of the Northern Border to train in martial arts three years earlier, thereby laying a foundation in kung fu and boosting their physical condition, they would not have been able to withstand the harsh winter.

"For fuck's sake, My Lord, let me lead a small elite squad straight into their midst. I promise we'll tear open an entry!" the hot-tempered Sima Zhantian finally couldn't stand it any longer.

Ye Feng shook his head, "No, such an attack would cost too much. It's not worth it."

Sima Zhantian insisted, "War always requires sacrifice. As long as you give the order, My Lord, I believe that not a single soldier will hesitate."

Ye Feng remained silent, merely furrowing his brow in deep thought, but his eyes inadvertently caught a glimpse of the river flowing through the center of the valley, sparking an idea.

"I've got it, water attack. In ancient times, there was the strategy of flooding seven armies. Today, I will use water to attack and see how long these bastards can keep hiding!" Ye Feng said, laughing.

Xiao Chuanqi immediately responded, "My Lord, a water attack is a good idea, but the river's flow isn't great, and the entrance to the Underworld Sect City is situated higher, making it difficult to divert the water there!"

"No matter, if I'm not mistaken, this river must be formed by the melting of ice and snow from the mountains upstream. Just melt the ice and snow, and the water level will rise substantially in an instant. Meanwhile, send a troop to dig a channel connected to the entrance of the Underground King City. The water will naturally surge in," Ye Feng said confidently.

Xiao Chuanqi said, "But, My Lord, to melt the ice and snow, it might be difficult..."

He stopped speaking abruptly, closing his mouth, because he suddenly remembered the time when the Lord had used a hidden team of supernatural ability users to burn down an entire mountaintop almost instantly in the battle against the Northeast Tiger King.

"My Lord is wise. We will go and do this at once!" Xiao Chuanqi and the others bowed and went to implement the plan.

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