Sikong Yu frowned slightly; these rumors spread throughout the White Tiger Camp in almost no time. If no one was behind this, even a fool wouldn’t believe it.

Someone wants to deal with Li Feng.

And the attack is so ruthless, it’s almost made Li Feng the target of everyone, and since this news is spread in the White Tiger Camp, it surely can’t be absent from the Azure Dragon, Xuanwu, and Vermilion Bird camps.

Who would be so vicious, so decisive, leaving no room for retreat to suppress him? 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

In an instant, Sikong Yu’s mind conjured up a figure.

"Is it him?"

Sikong Yu thought of Murong Ye, who was one of her suitors. Before Li Feng’s arrival, Murong Ye was the most talented and extraordinary commander of Nine Layers Mountain, taken in by the Second Elder as a private disciple, with unlimited prospects.

And this isn’t all; Sikong Yu has interacted with Murong Ye and naturally knows that he is a scheming and extremely ruthless fellow.

So, when someone with more talent and better qualifications appears, Murong Ye would certainly not allow them to surpass him. The best way is to make Li Feng public enemy number one before he can settle.

After all, three people make a tiger, and accumulated slander can grind bones.

When something is spoken of repeatedly, even if it hasn’t happened, it will seem like it has happened, and once the first impression is formed, it’s almost impossible to overturn.

This move is both ruthless and vicious, targeting the lifeline directly.

"Miss, who are you talking about?"

Qing Yi blinked as she looked at the thoughtful young lady. Sikong Yu raised her eyes to Qing Yi and said, "Go pass a message for me."

"Ah, deliver a message? What message, to whom?" Qing Yi looked at Sikong Yu, asking with a confused expression.

Sikong Yu’s eyes flickered as she said, "Go find Li Feng and tell him to be wary of Murong Ye."

Qing Yi blinked: "Miss, are you saying these rumors outside are spread by Murong Ye?"

"Li Feng came to Nine Layers Mountain; who does he pose the biggest threat and impact to? Naturally, that’s who acted. Li Feng just arrived; he couldn’t have offended anyone, yet these rumors spread immediately after his arrival."

"I fear not many people know about this yet, and those who can know in advance are certainly no ordinary people."

"Oh."

Qing Yi looked suddenly enlightened.

Sikong Yu, however, reached out and tapped Qing Yi’s head: "Hurry up and go."

Qing Yi covered her head and looked at Sikong Yu: "But Miss, where am I supposed to find Li Feng? I heard Li Feng was immediately called to Nine Layers Hall, and I can’t get in there."

Sikong Yu looked at the maid who never used her brain.

"Go to the North Camp Gate of Vermilion Bird Camp and wait for him; you’ll definitely see him."

"Oh, why?"

Qing Yi asked, still puzzled.

Sikong Yu sighed and said, "Isn’t it obvious? Li Feng went to Nine Layers Hall because the Mountain Chief wants to see him; after all, he has a once-in-a-century commander talent, and the Mountain Chief will definitely want to meet him."

"And after meeting, according to the rules, Li Feng will definitely choose one of the four camps. Among the four camps, Azure Dragon Camp has Murong Ye, White Tiger Camp has me, as for Xuanwu Camp and Vermilion Bird Camp..."

"There’s a fifty-fifty chance for those two camps, but Li Feng has Vermilion Bird Bloodline, so there’s an extra twenty percent chance. Last year’s competition ranked Vermilion Bird Camp at the bottom; now, various factions are vying within, hearts are not united, it seems chaotic but actually presents an opportunity."

"Li Feng is very ambitious, as evidenced by his journey; even at Golden Core Early Stage, he dared to challenge a family. In the Duel Arena Underground City, he knowingly walks into traps, clearly showing his innate pride."

"Such people naturally don’t do things that add flowers to a brocade but choose challenging tasks instead. If it’s too easy, there’s no interest."

"Oh, just like you chose White Tiger Camp back then when Vermilion Bird Camp was strong while White Tiger Camp was at the bottom," Qing Yi said.

Sikong Yu nodded, "Pretty much, with that reason and an added twenty percent, so Li Feng’s likelihood of going to Vermilion Bird Camp is ninety percent."

"Just do as I say. When you meet Li Feng, tell him to be cautious," Sikong Yu said.

Qing Yi nodded upon hearing this, "Alright, I understand. But Miss, why are you so concerned about Li Feng? Could it be you really have feelings for him?"

"Get going, how many questions can you ask?"

Sikong Yu raised her pink fist. Qing Yi hurriedly fled, running out of the camp, glancing back, muttering under her breath, "Spring feelings, indeed."

Vermilion Bird Camp.

At this moment, not only is the White Tiger Camp rife with rumors, but Vermilion Bird Camp is the same, except the rumors here are a different set.

But the routine is still familiar; only the targets of belittlement are a few talented disciple commanders in Vermilion Bird Camp.

"Ha, clumsy tricks."

"Brother Shan, you say these are clumsy tricks, what do you mean?" asked the sturdy man who brought news to Yue Shan, cautiously looking at Li Feng.

"Hmph, foolish, can’t you see it? No wonder you’re being used as a pawn. Li Feng is just a newcomer to Nine Layers Mountain; how could so many rumors about him spread so quickly; it’s obviously someone’s deliberate act."

"But perhaps Li Feng really said something, which is why the rumors spread."

"Hmph, even if Li Feng is arrogant, or has boasted, does he truly understand Nine Layers Mountain enough to name me Yue Shan and claim to beat me into incapability?"

"I’ve seen arrogant people, but I’ve never seen one so arrogant, clearly someone deliberately spreading this to use us as pawns against Li Feng."

"Ah?"

Yue Shan sneered coldly. He isn’t one to believe rumors blindly. Many people are suspicious, but many don’t actually know Li Feng; gossip spreads, and mere rumors become believed.

"So Brother Shan, should we just leave it alone?"

"Hmph, though these rumors have ulterior motives, Li Feng might come to our Vermilion Bird Camp, so even if unwilling to be pawns, we’ll still have to assess Li Feng’s abilities. Wanting to plant a flag in Vermilion Bird Camp will depend on his qualifications."

"Uh, how does Brother Shan know Li Feng will surely come to our camp?"

"Isn’t it obvious? Our camp is at the bottom in terms of strength, and lacks a leading figure. While much of the rumors are false, there is still some information — Li Feng must have some ability."

"A commander without peer, ha, I quite want to see for myself."

Having spoken, the nearly eight-foot-tall Yue Shan strode out of the tent like a small mountain: "Gather at the North Gate."

With Yue Shan’s command, the surrounding group quickly stood up, flocking around Yue Shan toward the North Gate.