Chapter 817: Various Hidden Motives

"Alright, I haven't called you here today for feasting and drinking; we'll save that for the victory banquet. Once we've annihilated the Sacred Flame Alliance, then we can celebrate properly. For now, show me the forces you've brought with you this time."

As soon as the Unrivaled City Lord finished speaking, his gaze swept across the leaders of the major top alliances seated before him.

It was evident that these individuals' expressions were somewhat unnatural; clearly, each harbored their own ulterior motives.

"Changfeng, as the leader of the Sky Alliance, the second largest alliance in the Northern Domain, please begin by showcasing the forces you've dispatched this time. I need to formulate a comprehensive plan based on each of your strengths, so we can maximize our overall effectiveness and minimize our losses."

The Unrivaled City Lord once again provided a perfect answer. Little did they know, the attendant behind the Unrivaled City Lord was no ordinary person. This individual was actually the City Lord's disciple, possessing a formidable strategic mind. His purpose this time was to seize the opportunity to thoroughly assess the true capabilities of the top four of the five major alliances in the Northern Domain.

Changfeng had no opportunity to decline or make excuses, so he simply clapped his hands to give an order.

Soon, in the incredibly spacious garden training ground of Unrivaled City, large numbers of Pegasus warriors quickly assembled. These were the Sky Alliance's most formidable force — the Divine Wind Assault Corps!

"This is the Sky Alliance's most formidable asset: the Divine Wind Vanguards! Each of their warhorses has been enhanced with the bloodline of ancient Thunder Leopard beasts, granting them immensely powerful wind-attribute abilities! Their battlefield speed is reputedly the fastest in the Northern Domain, and I imagine their reputation is not unfamiliar to you. For this joint strike operation, I've also revealed more of my hidden strengths: these Divine Wind Vanguard warriors who are perfectly matched with their mounts."

"As you can see, these individuals are also top-tier warriors, highly skilled in wind-attribute martial arts. They were originally the Northern Domain's most elite assassin teams, now modified and ready for battle."

"This unit is not only capable of direct frontal assaults; it can also perform battlefield reconnaissance, rapid small-scale redeployments, and surprise attacks, among other tasks. On the battlefield, they are an unparalleled force of high-speed cavalry!"

"Furthermore, this 5,000-strong Divine Wind Legion, when united, can generate an immensely powerful passive effect. I will now demonstrate it for all of you."

As soon as Changfeng finished speaking, the Unrivaled City Lord, who had already made preparations, immediately gave an order. On the spot, a human wall, resembling an iron barrel, was assembled from five hundred elite armored guards. They were positioned in the designated target area to cooperate with the Divine Wind Legion's demonstration.

"Divine Wind Limitless Formation, advance!"

On the training ground, as soon as the Divine Wind Legion's leader gave the command, the foremost five hundred elites of the five thousand legionaries charged forward simultaneously, directly assaulting the iron barrel formation composed of five hundred armored guards.

"My heavens, your soldiers are truly bold! Those are the Unrivaled Legion's armored guards! Do you really think a frontal charge like this will be effective, Boss Changfeng?” The short old man beside him, leader of the third alliance, the Sorcerer's Alliance, couldn't help but make a jibe. However, he instinctively shut his mouth moments later.

Because as these five hundred individuals picked up speed, immensely powerful wind-attribute energy clusters formed around the bodies of this small contingent of the Divine Wind Legion and beneath the hooves of their Pegasus mounts! Wherever they passed, they brought with them the effect of a sweeping gale. Such an ability was truly overwhelming, and absolutely befitting the reputation of the Northern Domain's fastest cavalry force!

In just a single clash, the incredibly powerful Divine Wind Iron Cavalry surged forward, and the swirling steel-like wind vortex they generated almost instantly sent all five hundred elite armored warriors, as sturdy as iron barrels, flying backward.

"Hahaha, how's that for an effect, brothers? No matter what defensive formation the enemy uses, it will have no effect against my unit. As long as we can break open their formations first, it's equivalent to tearing the biggest breach in their defensive line. At that point, no matter how strong the Sacred Flame Alliance is, they won't be able to withstand the trampling of thousands of troops.”

Upon witnessing this, the various grandees present nodded in approval.

"Excellent, Boss Changfeng, your Divine Wind Iron Cavalry truly lives up to its reputation. Seeing them today, they indeed add to the prestige of our allied forces.”

The Unrivaled City Lord also nodded repeatedly: "Very good, Brother Changfeng. The task of breaking through enemy lines on the battlefield will be yours. Rest assured, if the Divine Wind Legion suffers any losses, this Alliance Leader will bear full responsibility. As long as we secure victory in this battle, we can discuss the distribution of benefits among us brothers later, ensuring none of you will suffer any disadvantage.”

"Many thanks for your consideration, Lord Alliance Leader!"

Changfeng knew he had passed the test. He raised his wine cup, toasted the Unrivaled City Lord and the leaders of the other top alliances present, and drained it. It was evident that his Divine Wind Legion had brought him great prestige. In reality, as leaders of the top alliances, it was impossible for these grandees to have only one hidden card. The Divine Wind Legion was merely one of his many forces, albeit the most iconic one.

"Shirel, as the leader of the third largest alliance, the Sorcerer's Alliance, it's now your turn to demonstrate your power. I'm eager to see how your trump card compares to the formidable Divine Wind Legion—which is stronger, which is weaker!”

The Unrivaled City Lord spoke with a slightly teasing and playful tone. The little old man, however, didn't hesitate. He suddenly soared into the air, and a deep blue scepter quickly materialized in his hand. Around his body, incredibly powerful elemental fluctuations quickly coalesced. A very strange formation appeared out of nowhere beneath his feet, and immediately afterward, vast numbers of ghostly figures emerged without warning from deep within the training ground's earth.

What was most terrifying about these spectral figures was that while they were clearly in ghostly form, they each possessed tangible physical bodies. Furthermore, for some unknown reason, their physical bodies could completely withstand all forms of physical attack. These beings moved quite slowly, but due to their unique life-form nature, they could act as versatile warriors on the battlefield, capable of both offense and defense. They would undoubtedly be the absolute main force for this large-scale charge.

"This is one of my trump cards: the Ghost Master Souls. I have also brought five hundred of them.”

The Unrivaled City Lord waved his hand, and a second contingent of Unrivaled City enforcer warriors quickly assembled, rushing forward to assist in the demonstration. They attempted to block the five hundred Ghost Master Souls. For the Unrivaled City Lord, who commanded vast wealth and a large army, losing some enforcer warriors was insignificant as long as he could ascertain the ultimate trump cards of these major alliances. He simply didn't care about the lives of those enforcer warriors.

As expected, these five hundred Ghost Master Souls advanced horizontally. Although their movement speed was quite slow, with every step, they emanated an aura of undead decay, which possessed a potent destructive effect on life force.