Too many female prisoners, a special forces soldier transmigrates and marries wildly.

Two guards carried in a Di Rong man who was covered in wounds and on the verge of death.

The man was about forty years old, dressed in tattered shaman apprentice robes, with a gruesome knife wound on his left chest, deep enough to expose the bone. It was a miracle that he had survived until now.

"Who are you? What information do you have?" Lin Feng asked in a deep voice, while Han Tao, who was fluent in the Di Rong language, translated for him.

The Di Rong man struggled to open his eyes, looked at Lin Feng, and spoke haltingly in broken Chinese: "I... a servant of High Priest Wu En, General Feng and the High Priest... conspired... at... on 'Holy Mountain'... Wolf Howling Peak... to use 'Earth Dragon'... to awaken... the wrath of the 'Black Wolf God'... to punish... the traitors and the Yan people..."

"Earth Dragon? The Wrath of the Black Wolf God?" Zhou Ming frowned.

"It's...it's an earthquake..." Uen gasped, his eyes filled with fear.

"They buried... a lot of... explosive things at the foot of Wolf Howl Peak, to... to cause landslides and earthquakes... saying... it was divine punishment... to make the various tribes... fear and obey..."

They created artificial earthquakes and landslides, falsely claiming divine punishment, to intimidate and control the various Di and Rong tribes, and to attack the Yan people.

Lin Feng was shocked. This Feng Kun had gone mad to this extent!

Wolf Howling Peak is the sacred mountain of the Black Wolf Tribe. If a "divine punishment" were to occur, the impact on the hearts and minds of the various Di and Rong tribes would be enormous. Furthermore, if it were to trigger a large-scale earthquake, border cities and passes could also be affected.

"When...when will they make their move?" Lin Feng asked urgently.

"I...I don't know..." Uen's voice grew weaker and weaker.

"I...I overheard something, and tried to escape...but...I was discovered..." He coughed up several mouthfuls of black blood, his eyes glazed over. "Please...please, sir...save me..."

"Take him away and do your best to treat him!" Lin Feng waved his hand.

The guards carried Wu En away. The atmosphere in the study was heavy.

"Feng Kun is a heartless and insane man!" Zhou Ming roared. "He actually dares to use such vicious methods to wreak havoc on the grasslands and endanger our border!"

"We must stop him." Lin Feng's gaze was icy. "Wolf Howl Peak is located deep within the Black Wolf Tribe's territory, making it difficult for our army to penetrate. But if we allow him to succeed, the consequences will be unimaginable."

"What insightful opinion does Commander Lin have?" Zhou Ming asked.

Lin Feng pondered. A direct assault was not feasible, and assassinating Feng Kun was also difficult. But Wu En mentioned "burying something that could explode" and "connecting it to the ground fire," which clearly indicated the use of mineral veins or earth energy, combined with gunpowder, to create a man-made disaster.

This requires extremely precise knowledge of the earth's veins and blasting techniques. "Digging" is skilled in this, and with the High Priest's assistance, it is indeed possible for Feng Kun to accomplish this.

Perhaps... we can "fight fire with fire"? Or, strike at the root of the problem?

"Deputy General Zhou, this matter is of great importance and must be reported to Commander Zhao and the imperial court immediately," Lin Feng said.

"At the same time, we need to take a two-pronged approach. On the one hand, we must try to spread the word among the various Di Rong tribes, exposing Feng Kun's conspiracy with the High Priest and undermining his authority. On the other hand..."

He looked at the "Earth Listening" token on the table.

"...Perhaps it's time to call in a 'professional'."

"The Abyss?" Zhou Ming raised an eyebrow, clearly having heard some rumors about it.

"The best weapon to deal with 'Digging' might be 'Abyss'," Lin Feng said. "But how do we contact them..."

He thought of Xie Wanqing. Perhaps, he could use her to send this message to "Qianyuan"?

However, whether "The Abyss" is willing to intervene and whether it can stop it in time are all unknowns.

"No matter what, we must give it a try," Lin Feng made up his mind.

"Deputy General Zhou, I'm entrusting the border defense and the mopping up of the remaining enemy forces to you. I'll handle the matter of Wolf Howling Peak."

"Very well! Commander Lin, whatever you require, Zhou Ming and his five thousand men are ready to be deployed at any time!"

Inside the study, only a butter lamp was lit, casting a dim, yellowish light that projected the shadows of Lin Feng and Xie Wanqing onto the wall, swaying slightly.

"Wolf Howl Peak... Earthquake and Divine Punishment..."

Xie Wanqing's expression turned grave after listening to Lin Feng relay Wu En's confession.

"How dare Feng Kun do this! He intends to use the power of heaven and earth, which the Di Rong people revere, to destroy the world and manipulate people's hearts!"

"Does the young lady think that 'Qianyuan' knows about this matter? And can it stop it?" Lin Feng looked at her and asked directly.

Xie Wanqing slowly shook her head: "Feng Kun's conspiracy with that high priest must be a highly secretive matter. As for stopping it..."

She looked up at Lin Feng, her gaze clear yet firm. "Although Wanqing cannot directly contact the person in charge of 'Qianyuan,' she might be able to... try to leave a warning message using the specific method passed down by my father."

Lin Feng made a decisive decision: "Where is it needed? How should it be arranged? I can arrange reliable people to assist and ensure safety and secrecy."

Xie Wanqing thought for a moment and said, "First, we need to find a geographical landmark that is not too conspicuous but has obvious markings. I remember there is an inconspicuous hot spring near the collapse site of the Ghost Cry Forest mine, which might be more likely to attract the attention of 'Dive into the Abyss'. However... it is outside the city, and the Di Rong have just retreated, so there may be remnants wandering around."

"It's alright. I will personally escort you there," Lin Feng said. "When can we depart?"

"It's best to do it late at night when everyone is quiet," Xie Wanqing said.

"Alright. We'll depart from the west gate at midnight tonight. Go and prepare what you need, and remember not to disturb anyone," Lin Feng instructed.

"Wanqing understands."

At midnight, the moon was hidden and the stars were few.

The small gate on the west side of Ironwall City, reserved for scouts to go out at night, quietly opened. Lin Feng, along with Yan Qing and ten elite guards, escorted Xie Wanqing and silently disappeared into the darkness outside the city.

Following Xie Wanqing's memory, the group found the hot spring in a sheltered mountain valley.

"This is the place."

Xie Wanqing took the package off her back and took out some stones.

She arranged several small stones in a specific order based on their location and color.

"If there are 'Diving Abyss' or 'Earth Listening' guardians active nearby, they can detect it."

"Thank you for your hard work, young lady." Lin Feng nodded and gestured for Yan Qing to lead her men to keep watch around the area. "Let's find a secluded spot to set up camp and wait."

The following afternoon.

Yan Qing, who was in charge of surveillance, suddenly darted back silently and made a "someone is approaching" gesture to Lin Feng, pointing to a rocky forest behind the hot spring.

The group immediately used the rocks and shadows to conceal themselves, nocked their bows and arrows, and drew their swords half an inch from their sheaths.

Amidst the chaotic rocky forest, came an extremely faint rustling sound, like leaves falling in the wind.

A moment later, a tall, thin, dark figure, as if weightless, emerged from behind a boulder and stood three zhang away from the hot spring.

The person was completely wrapped in a large gray-brown cloak, with the hood hanging low, obscuring their face. Only their eyes gleamed with a cold light in the shadows as they quietly watched the rock where Xie Wanqing had just left her mark.

"The earth's veins are sending a warning, a wolf howl. Please show yourself." A deep, hoarse voice, whose age and gender were indiscernible, came from under the cloak, speaking in standard Mandarin.

Xie Wanqing's heart tightened, but she forced herself to remain calm, stepped forward, and curtsied, saying, "Senior is...?"

"You can call me 'Old Stone'," said the cloaked figure—Old Stone—in a calm and even voice. "Tell me the details."

Xie Wanqing composed herself and briefly recounted Wu En's confession about Feng Kun's conspiracy with the High Priest to create an "earthquake divine punishment" at Wolf Howl Peak.

After listening quietly for a moment, Elder Shi slowly said, "Wolf Howl Peak... is indeed the edge of a major fault zone in the northern border. The earth's energy has been unstable since ancient times, and there was ancient volcanic activity there. If gunpowder is used to destroy the already fragile ley lines... there is indeed a possibility of triggering landslides and earthquakes."

"Senior, is it possible to stop it?" Xie Wanqing asked urgently.

"Difficult," Elder Shi said succinctly. "Wolf Howl Peak is the heartland of the Black Wolf Tribe, heavily guarded. Although 'Dive Abyss' has some personnel active on the grasslands, their strength is scattered, making it difficult to launch a strong attack and reconnoiter."

"Are we just going to let them do whatever they want?" Xie Wanqing was unwilling.

Old Shi's gaze fell on Lin Feng.

Lin Feng clasped his hands in greeting to Elder Shi and said, "This junior, Lin Feng, the garrison commander of Ironwall City, greets Senior Elder Shi. What guidance do you have for me?"

Old Shi sized him up a few times, his voice still calm: "'Dive into the Abyss' excels in ley lines but is weak in attacking fortified positions. Commander Lin commands a strong army and is familiar with border affairs, so he might be able to exert pressure openly, divert some of the guards, and create chaos. 'Dive into the Abyss' can then take advantage of the situation to infiltrate, ascertain their specific arrangements, and if possible, sabotage them."

"A diversionary tactic?" Lin Feng pondered. "Does Senior mean that our border troops should take the initiative to launch a feigned attack or apply pressure, drawing the attention of the Black Wolf Tribe's main force and creating an opportunity for 'Dive into the Abyss'?"