"Submission?" The expressions on everyone's faces immediately became incredibly complex upon hearing those words. To make so many Ice Rock Battle Wolves submit—even witnessing it firsthand would be hard to accept.

The Ice Rock Battle Wolves respected strength; a person's immense power might earn their respect, but to make them submit... such a thing had no precedent in the entire history of the Finlay Empire!

Submission was a means for lower-ranking Beasts or Magic Beasts to gain the trust of higher-ranking ones. Since Magic Beasts generally couldn't form contracts (though nothing was absolute; a shape-shifting Magic Beast could contract with lower ones, but why would one bother?), submission became a unique arrangement between them based on power disparities.

Hearing a group of Battle Beasts submitting to a human made everyone's reaction bizarre. Austin lowered his head as if finally confirming something, clenching both fists, though surrounded by the crowd, no one noticed the action.

Chen Feng was naturally unaware of this. Xiao Hu, being a Magic Beast himself, took the submission of the lower-ranking to the higher-ranking as a matter of course, which led to the misunderstanding.

In truth, to test the results of his breakthrough, Chen Feng had intentionally suppressed the oppressive aura of his Blazing Dragon bloodline during the fight with the White Wolf King. If the full aura of the Blazing Dragon bloodline had been released, even Xiao Hu would have trembled; how could the White Wolf King have unleashed his strongest attacks?

However, after unleashing his power surge, every one of Chen Feng's battle qi cells entered an active state, and the aura of the Blazing Dragon naturally erupted uncontrollably. It was then the White Wolf King realized the monstrosity he had offended...

The foremost of the Four Divine Beasts—the Dragon! The Dragon race, such beings of supreme nobility, could only be challenged by another Divine Beast, the Phoenix.

Dao: "You lead the others with Griss, taking the supplies, and wait for us ahead. If anyone dares approach, kill them without mercy!" With that, an imposing, kingly aura, cultivated from long periods of holding a high position, radiated outward.

Though the others harbored worries, they ultimately obeyed his command. All the Cerulean Horses had already perished under the wolves' assault; only a few empty carriages remained.

The group took what they could carry and moved forward together. Once the others had ventured deep into the forest, vanishing from sight, Austin suddenly performed an action that Chen Feng had not anticipated!

With a soft thud, he fell to his knees! A royal highness kneeling before an ordinary person...

What was happening? Austin spoke, "I know Senior comes from 'that place' for tempering, merely wishing to conceal your identity!

I humbly ask that you, in your great magnanimity, forgive my previous offense!" "That place? Tempering?" Chen Feng was momentarily confused, then it dawned on him.

It seemed this astute prince had misunderstood something, mistaking him for a junior from some great power undergoing field training. But why call him Senior?

And why kneel? Was there truly a power in this world so formidable that an imperial prince would kneel before it?

Seeing Chen Feng's bewildered look, Austin continued, "I know your clan has regulations, but please rest assured, Senior, I will not speak of these matters!" When Chen Feng remained silent, Austin pressed on, "I read about it in an ancient volume within the Royal Library! It is recorded that every thousand years, an individual of unparalleled talent must emerge from 'that place' for tempering!

Based on the dates recorded in the volume, this thousand-year cycle is precisely now!" By this point, Chen Feng was mostly certain the other party was mistaken about something, but he chose not to expose the truth immediately. He had killed the son of the Finlay Empire's Second Legion Commander; the gravity of that crime was easy to imagine.

Yet, given Austin's current attitude, he seemed terrified of the identity Chen Feng was supposedly assuming. An identity so esteemed that it frightened an imperial prince—to not exploit such an advantage would be foolishness itself!

The greatest benefit of adopting this persona was that Austin would certainly keep the secret of Steven's death safe, and the indirect benefits would be immeasurable. Imagine an imperial prince being completely compliant; wouldn't every endeavor become exponentially easier?

These thoughts flashed through Chen Feng's mind, followed by a cold question: "So, the kneeling and thanks from Landis and the others earlier were also at your behest?" Hearing the unpleasant tone in Chen Feng's voice, cold sweat trickled down Austin’s neck. "I...

I..." he stammered, utterly unable to form a sentence. Chen Feng continued, "Do not play petty tricks in front of me!

Otherwise, I will ensure you have a very ugly end!" Observing Austin's current reaction, Chen Feng knew that "that place" was something he absolutely could not afford to offend. To amplify his perceived importance in Austin's mind, Chen Feng deliberately adopted an affected demeanor while speaking.

Yet, even as he said this, a knot of worry tightened in his stomach: threatening an imperial prince was an audacious act. If Austin became enraged, the outcome might still be mutual destruction!

However, in this situation, failing to use this ethereal identity to pressure the prince would lead to an even more difficult predicament. Austin shuddered violently and immediately prostrated himself, "Senior, even if you gave Austin ten times the courage, I would never dare!" Chen Feng inwardly breathed a sigh of relief, secretly congratulating himself on his luck.

These tactics of cajoling and deceiving were things he'd seen countless times on television in his previous life. Unexpectedly, they still worked effectively in this other world.

Still, he was equally curious: what exactly was this "that place"? "That is best!

Very well, I am leaving now. I do not wish for anyone to know my movements!" Chen Feng then turned and walked toward the wolves.

Posturing could be done, but unending posturing only made one a fool. If he remained with this group, Austin might respect him immensely, but Chen Feng still didn't know what "that place" was.

Staying together for too long would easily expose his facade! Therefore, the Empty Fort Strategy could be employed once, but not maintained!

Once was considered astute cleverness; twice would be idiotic and courting death! "Senior!" Austin's face changed drastically when he saw Chen Feng preparing to depart.

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