Chapter 1183: Unspoken Rules

As the war horns sounded, all Golden-Bodied cultivators in the continuous camps gathered, preparing for battle.

At that moment, Mi Tian, clad in golden chainmail, holding a cyan spear, and wearing cloud-treading boots, looked truly formidable.

Behind him followed several Golden-Bodied adherents, one of whom carried a large banner embroidered with a lifelike golden ape, seemingly capable of devouring the heavens and earth. Most notably, the ape had six ears.

Chu Feng was somewhat speechless. Was it really necessary to be so ostentatious?

Mi Tian scoffed, "What do you know? To avoid friendly fire, this is the minimum required gear. Bring out my war chariot as well."

Soon after, a golden war chariot was driven over, and the monkey directly leaped onto it. Standing there, he exuded high spirits, adopting a posture as if commanding the world and surveying the heroes of the mortal realm.

"It's absolutely necessary!" Peng Wanli also stated. He, too, had donned a suit of armor, and behind him, someone carried a large banner.

Embroidered on it was a Golden-Winged Great Peng, radiating dazzling ethereal light, as if about to soar into the sky and ascend ninety thousand miles, imbued with a terrifying ferocity!

Merely a flag, yet it emanated the aura of a primeval beast.

Xiao Yao of the Dao Race explained, "On the battlefield, swords and blades are blind. Raising a clan banner tells the opposition who we are. Unless two clans are sworn enemies, even if we are in different factions, we will show some courtesy. Everyone knows the score and will make appropriate evasions, avoiding life-and-death battles."

In other words, once on the battlefield, with the banners of the Six-Eared Macaque and Golden-Winged Great Peng races unfurled, the opponents would immediately recognize who had arrived and would be wary.

Although different races chose different factions, some powerful clans might have significant private connections.

Furthermore, even without existing connections, no one would dare easily kill the descendants of top Dao lineages like the Six-Eared Macaques or the Dao Race. Especially concerning the monkey lineage, very few remain. If you dared to act mercilessly on the battlefield and slay one, those old monkeys might find ways to support others in wiping out all your clan's descendants on the battlefield!

Chu Feng was dumbfounded for a long moment before finally saying, "This is... an unspoken rule!"

"Life is full of unspoken rules," the monkey, entirely golden, said, patting Chu Feng's shoulder with his furry hand, imparting a profound lesson.

"What about me?" Chu Feng wanted to ask, wondering what kind of banner he should display.

"You can just follow us later," Peng Wanli suggested, deeming it safer.

However, someone reported that these few prominent figures had important tasks this time. As leading figures, like a sharp blade, they were to lead the Golden-Bodied cultivators to break through.

They were dispersed, all assigned to the vanguard!

As for Chu Feng, he was assigned to the far right flank, separated from the others.

"Why is he, a new recruit, also leading troops?" The monkey was displeased. They had finally found a top-tier expert in the Golden-Bodied realm. What if, being new to the battlefield and ignorant, he was ganged up on and killed?

"Reportedly, the higher-ups were greatly astonished to hear of his immense courage and ability to contend with His Highness of the Six-Eared Clan, so they gave him the chance to charge into battle!"

"How troublesome!" The monkey frowned. Cao De had fought him, and it had even attracted the attention of the higher-ups?

He warned Chu Feng, "Be careful yourself. Don't be too naive or just foolishly fight to the death. I'm telling you, there are some tough characters on the battlefield that even we brothers are wary of."

Peng Wanli and Xiao Yao also nodded. They were quite unhappy about going into battle now, preferring to conserve their energy and gather their strength to challenge Sub-Saints.

"It's fine. When the time comes, we'll try to fight our way to the right flank and support Cao!" Mi Tian said.

Then, he had someone bring a large banner. Its crimson surface was wide, as if steeped in blood, and emblazoned on it was a large, jet-black character: Cao!

"Why do your battle banners have vivid illustrations while mine only has a single character?" Chu Feng asked, dissatisfied, feeling that the trio's smiles were full of malice.

"You're not famous anyway. If we drew a savage, who would recognize you? This way is better. After a few battles, your true achievements will surely astonish people. Then, when it's your turn to appear, the unfurling of your banner will undoubtedly create immense prestige. Everyone will exclaim, 'Cao's here again!' and they're guaranteed to flee at the sight of it!"

The monkey explained, while the other two grinned, clearly amused.

After hearing this, Chu Feng felt like hitting someone. Every time he entered the fray, a group of people would shout, "Cao's here again! Run!"

While such a scene would indeed be impressive, he felt it was laden with malice.

"Woo-woo..." The horns reverberated, shaking the heavens.

"Alright, stop dawdling. It's time to go to the battlefield," the monkey reminded him.

Chu Feng's face darkened, but finally, with a clenched jaw, he thought, "What if I take this banner? This is it!"

This was Chu Feng's first time on a mortal realm battlefield, and he felt completely lost. Behind him followed countless figures, all of whom he did not recognize!

He didn't quite understand why he, a new recruit, was made a vanguard on the right flank, tasked with acting as a sharp dagger to pierce the enemy's formation.

Even if his combat prowess was outstanding and recognized, he had no experience whatsoever. To directly place him in such a position seemed overly audacious and risky.

"That damned monkey, and that Golden-Winged Great Peng aren't good sorts either! Where are the life-saving secret treasures they promised? Not a single hair was left!" Chu Feng grumbled, dissatisfied.

"Silence! Form ranks! Advance!" someone bellowed.

The battlefield was truly vast, boundless and endless, an excellent place for a three-way struggle for supremacy.

Even Chu Feng felt a little dizzy. Ahead, dense crowds of Golden-Bodied cultivators filled the immense battlefield.

Amidst that sea of people, one grand banner after another glowed, embroidered with various designs such as Suan Ni, Azure Luan, Nine-Headed Birds, Taotie, Human King banners, and emblems of prehistoric families.

Most terrifying was the surging vital energy, billowing upwards as if to tear apart the sky.

On such a massive battlefield, with millions of Golden-Bodied cultivators alone, it was truly astonishing. The murderous intent and vital energy shook heaven and earth, making one deeply feel the insignificance of individual power.

"Which faction are we fighting today?" Chu Feng asked someone beside him.

Both in front of and behind him, a group of people looked aghast. This vanguard was simply too unreliable today. They had already arrived at the battlefield and still didn't know who they were fighting. Could following such a leader possibly lead to a good outcome?

They had long heard he was a greenhorn. Now it seemed truly unfortunate to have encountered such a leader; they were likely heading for disaster soon.

"Today, we are battling the forces of the Western Hez州's Overlord," someone quietly informed him.

Chu Feng nodded upon hearing this. Just as he was about to ask another question, there was a sudden boom from the right. The heavens and earth seemed to explode, vital energy surged, and a terrifying battle erupted as someone made a move.

At that moment, Chu Feng's face twitched. That battleground belonged exclusively to Sub-Saints, a distance away from them, but it was still adjacent to the Golden-Bodied cultivators' battle zone.

In that area, there were at least several hundred thousand to a million people!

"What if a Sub-Saint collapses and flees this way?" Chu Feng asked those behind him.

Immediately, the group neared despair. This person knew nothing; how could he be a vanguard? He would likely lead them to their deaths soon.

"Generally, that won't happen," someone informed him.

Chu Feng wanted to inquire further, but ahead in their own area, the Golden-Bodied realm battle also erupted, with opponents making the first move.

Directly in front of Chu Feng, many people drew their bows, nocked arrows, and fired at their position!

"Where are our archers? Our divine marksmen? Draw your bows and shoot them down!" Chu Feng shouted.

Behind him, the group was on the verge of collapse. This leader's lack of battle experience was truly glaring.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh..."

Countless arrows flew like rain, pouring down towards Chu Feng and his group. Of course, their side also had people drawing bows and firing back.

"Shields up! Block! Charge!" Chu Feng commanded.

At such a critical juncture, life-and-death trials can make a person grow rapidly and learn quickly. Chu Feng observed how others nearby were commanding and immediately followed suit.

After all, the battlefield was vast, with many vanguards.

Furthermore, he was directly learning from the enemies opposite him.