Collapse Iron: The Five Heroes of the Clouds Won't Let Me Go

Rule 1: Do not reveal your origins, or you will bear the consequences.

Cheng Xiao remembered this rule.

He has violated the rules, but it seems nothing has happened.

So he only kept it in mind and didn't pay any more special attention to it.

"Hey, have you noticed? The general seems to have strengthened the defenses in Luofu recently, and the number of patrolling Cloud Cavalry has increased quite a bit!" Bai Heng said happily, holding up his wine glass.

"After all, the evil forces are powerful, and there's also the formidable enemy, Shuhu, who has coveted Luofu for many years. It's right for the general to be cautious," Jing Yuan commented.

"Then why are even some imported products restricted? For example, all golden plants and animals?" Yingxing questioned.

"How would I know? Anyway, it doesn't affect our meal." Jing Yuan shrugged indifferently.

"Jingyuan, General Tengxiao always acts with logic. Since you are so resourceful, you should think things through more carefully." Jingliu took a sip of wine and criticized Jingyuan's lazy attitude.

"Oh dear, Master, you really are something. I also want to give my brain a rest. Besides, General Teng Xiao will most likely have you succeed him in the future. You should worry about the deeper meaning behind these arrangements."

"Utterly lazy! Even if I succeed you as general, can't you, you slippery fellow, be my strategist?"

"Master, all I want is to be a free and unfettered knight-errant. My dream is to become a wandering knight-errant on the seas." Jing Yuan complained, dissatisfied. He had no desire to be a beast of burden for the Jingliu.

"Hehehe! Once Jingliu becomes a general, we can finally lord it over Luofu!" Bai Heng rubbed his hands together happily, causing everyone to burst into laughter.

"Aren't you being arrogant now? You're already under my protection, aren't you?" Danfeng sighed helplessly. Bai Heng had caused a lot of trouble, and every time he was the one who cleaned up the mess.

Danfeng really couldn't handle this lively and silly fox, but he wasn't annoyed at all; on the contrary, he was very happy and doting.

With these four close friends, Danfeng's life as the Dragon Lord was no longer filled with endless loneliness and scheming; each of them was an irreplaceable treasure to him.

"Hahaha, that's wonderful! I hope I can see Jingliu become a general in my lifetime." Yingxing drank the wine cup in one gulp, feeling the most delighted and satisfied.

A moment of silence fell over the room, and Danfeng, arms crossed, said with dissatisfaction:

"Stop talking such discouraging words. I... have done some research on the wondrous method of dragon transformation. No matter which one of you leaves, I will do my utmost to prolong your lives."

"Ah, the Dragon Transformation Technique shouldn't be studied casually, right?" Jing Yuan asked with some concern.

"What are you afraid of? If any of those dragon masters dare to utter a single word, I'll send them to reincarnation immediately!"

"Truly domineering, worthy of being called the Dragon Lord." Ying Xing sighed. He was actually indifferent to life and death, or rather, he had already let go of the past.

"Danfeng, why are you suddenly saying such mushy things?" Jingliu shivered; she couldn't stand the soft, sweet feeling.

"Oh dear~ Fox, fox, fox~ I didn't expect our Dragon Lord to be so afraid of being alone~" Bai Heng covered his mouth and teased, making Dan Feng blush.

"Shut up! That's just how I see it, all five of us need to be well!"

Laughter echoed through the pavilion, their playful banter and smiles reflected on the lotus pond's surface. The gentle sunlight cast a golden glow, but somehow blurred Bai Heng's shadow.

......

Two days passed quietly. Cheng Xiao kept an eye on Yun Wu's life while helping Teng Xiao with the defense of Luofu.

"Cheng Xiao, according to Shu Hu's plan, he will definitely launch an inside-outside attack. Although we have now blocked most of the plants that could infiltrate, we still need to be careful."

"I understand. Danfeng is in charge of the Scale Abyss Realm, so we just need to be careful in direct confrontation. The Sudden Strike's target is the Undying Jianmu; this time we can take advantage of their information gap!"

With everything arranged, I drifted off to sleep contentedly. Now all I had to do was wait patiently for the right opportunity to come, and all was well.

Late at night, Cheng Xiao was awakened by the sounds of gunfire.

Or rather, a surprise attack was launched suddenly in the early hours of the third day.

Because Teng Xiao had made advance preparations, with Yunqi troops on duty even in the dead of night, the enemy army was annihilated by Yunqi like turtles in a jar.

"Cheng Xiao! They've launched a surprise attack! Come quick!"

Teng Xiao quickly pulled Cheng Xiao up and explained his plan:

"I've ordered Danfeng to hold Lin Yuan Realm at all costs, while Jingliu and the others will fight the monstrous army head-on. I'll hold off Shuhu. Once the monstrous creatures retreat, Shuhu's plan will be doomed. As for any casualties, I'll leave that to you. Your talismans are so magical; they'll definitely reduce the losses!"

"Don't worry, leave it to me!"

Cheng Xiao naturally had to join the battle; only in this way could he protect the Five Valiant Warriors of the Clouds.

Biotechnology clashed with Immortal Ship Technology, and because defensive facilities had been installed beforehand, the evil creatures suffered a head-on blow.

It was a surprise attack, and they were lightly armed. Now they all became sitting ducks for the Cloud Cavalry. Under the arrows of demon slaying, the monsters fell to the ground like harvested wheat.

"Hahahaha! Make way! Let this fox smash into the monsters' battle formation!"

The five elite cloud-based forces have been mobilized.

Bai Heng was as reckless as ever, shouting excitedly as he rode his star raft into the army of monsters.

Yingxing helped Yunqi adjust various weapons and called upon the golden figures controlled by the Engineering Bureau to form a counterattack line.

The evil creatures are retreating steadily, and the situation is very favorable!

"We can win! Great, we can win!"

Cheng Xiao, mingling among the troops, observed the battle situation; victory was only a matter of time.

boom--!

A violent clash of forces echoed across the distant universe, as a golden giant tree clashed with a majestic divine lord, and envoy-level combatants entered the fray.

"Cheng Xiao, it seems that he has risked everything this time. This is a good opportunity to defeat him in one fell swoop! Your power is special, help me defeat him!" Teng Xiao used the jade tablet to contact Cheng Xiao.

"Understood! Leave it to me." Cheng Xiao was overjoyed. As long as he helped General Teng Xiao kill Shu Hu, everything would be settled.

The two worked together to attack the towering tree.

"Oh dear, it seems it's true~" a strange voice mocked.

Snap! The giant tree exploded like a bubble, scattering countless pieces of flesh and special spores. Any soldier on the battlefield who came into contact with even a little bit of it was instantly driven mad by demonic energy!

The monstrous creature was instantly enhanced, and the situation became chaotic and unpredictable once again.

Teng Xiao and Cheng Xiao were at a loss, while a portion of the shredded flesh coalesced into a small sapling that made a sudden sound:

"I thought Cheng Xiao was a fake, hehehe, but it turns out he really exists! Hehe, he's even more delicious than I expected. Looks like I made the right bet. It's truly a delicacy bestowed by heaven. I'll savor it properly~"

"Shuhu! What on earth did you do?!" Teng Xiao roared in anger.

"Oh, right, after all, we're going to be one, so at least you'll understand why you lost~" Suddenly, a mocking laugh erupted:

"For some reason, a few days ago a memory that doesn't belong to me suddenly appeared in my mind, or rather... a fleeting memory belonging to another person who has already died, hahaha!"

"I initially thought it was the [Memory] thing that was causing trouble, but I am the Envoy of Abundance. Apart from that Lord of No Leaks (Fu Li), who can arbitrarily access my memories? So I've temporarily verified something. Judging from the unusual behavior of your Luo Fu these past few days, this memory might be real!"

"Hehehe, hahaha, did you think you could take advantage of my information gap? Sorry, you're the ones who fell for my trap!"

Roar--!

A dragon's roar resounded from the Scale Abyss Realm, hoarse and piercing, utterly irrational.

Danfeng has fallen into dragon madness!

"Hahaha, here's my deceptive clone that's fooling you all. Guess where my real body is?"

In a moment of great haste, Cheng Xiao suddenly infiltrated Luofu and launched a surprise attack on Lin Yuan Realm with his true form!

"Don't be in such a hurry, Cheng Xiao. Once I've fused with the power of the Undying Jianmu, I'll savor this feast of yours. But before that, I need to break through your defenses first."

As soon as he finished speaking, Cheng Xiao immediately realized what he was about to do.

But it was too late; this diversionary tactic was indeed impossible to guard against.

Cheng Xiao stood above the universe and saw a black chaotic spiral light appear in the Lin Yuan Realm, which even light could not escape. Then everything fell silent.

The ephemeral clone was limp and unconscious, because the original ephemeral body had died.

But the price was... Cheng Xiao lost Bai Heng once again.

......

Xingcha Harbor.

Cheng Xiao opened his eyes again.

He was clutching a piece of paper with the rules in his hand.