Chapter 1918: Chapter 177: Who Could Withstand Such a Trial? (Part 4)
“Your Highness, please calm down.” Wu Yinghao hurriedly tried to dissuade her, “You have promised His Majesty the Immortal Emperor not to go to the front lines on the foreign battlefield this time.”
“What does a promise matter?” Princess Su Yun said coldly, “Now all the defense lines are stretched thin in terms of troops. Our main camp has very few troops that can be deployed; we can only mobilize the main forces currently undergoing recovery training.”
“Your Highness, I can lead the army for your rescue.” Wu Yinghao declared his loyalty.
“You? You can’t even keep watch over a few young girls, and I can trust you to lead troops for rescue? You should reflect thoroughly first.” Princess Su Yun glared at him, “Those Sky Pride were captured while fighting for the Human race. I worry no matter whom I send.”
“Your Highness, might it be possible that this is a trap?” Yuan Xiuyuan also tried to dissuade her, “As you know, you have repeatedly achieved military exploits, causing severe losses to the Demonic Clan, and have long since been targeted by the Yincha Demonic God. They might be using your eagerness to rescue as bait to lure you into a trap. Once you go personally, elite troops and a large army lying in ambush will besiege you.”
“Xiuyuan is right. We must guard against this.” Wu Yinghao also spoke urgently, “Everyone, look at our defense zone map. The territory of the Gluttonous Demon King’s Fort is relatively backtracked, with the Black Wing Demon King’s Fort to the left front and the Giant Strength Demon King’s Fort to the right front. Once we go deep into enemy territory to rescue, there’s a high chance of being pincered by the Black Wing Demon King and Giant Strength Demon King, thus cutting off our retreat.”
“Besides, behind the Gluttonous Demon King’s Fort, several demon forts are linked together, ready to support the Gluttonous Demon King’s Fort at any moment. If our forces are even slightly reckless, we will be engulfed by multiple encirclements, even the Immortal Emperor or Immortal Supreme couldn’t resolve the predicament.”
This is a territory of demons outside the region, and although we have our Immortal Emperor, they have their Demonic Gods.
Furthermore, because the total number of Demonic Gods exceeds that of the Human race’s True Immortal Realm, to prevent their homeland from being struck while out, the Immortal Emperor and Immortal Supreme mainly have to defend. If we venture deep into the enemy lines, there’s a chance that we could be trapped by an outside-regional Demonic God.
Princess Su Yun had been furious just now, but upon listening to their analysis, she gradually calmed down.
The Human race is currently almost entirely on passive defense in the foreign battlefield, venturing deep into enemy territory risks thousands of warriors’ lives.
“General Wang, continue the reconnaissance.” Princess Su Yun, full of rage, had to issue an order while enduring it, “Keep an eye on the troops movements and supply transports of the various demonic armies, and also closely monitor the Gluttonous Demonic Army.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
Wang Dingfeng accepted the order and left.
After he left, Princess Su Yun immediately convened a staff meeting to start analyzing various intelligence, pinning down every possibility for analysis and evolving strategic and tactical plans.
“Your Highness, let’s first assume this is a trap targeting you.” Suggested Wu Yinghao, “Then the Demonic Clan would definitely mobilize troops from various places to accumulate around the Gluttonous Demon King’s Fort to decisively take you down in one stroke.”
“Considering the surrounding geographical environment and the difficulty of troop mobilization, the Demonic Clan is highly likely to mobilize troops from Red Stone Demon King’s Fortress, Broken Horn Demon King’s Fortress, Dark Abyss Demon King’s Fortress and other directions.”
Standing next to the grand strategic map, Wu Yinghao placed his hands on the table, his brain working rapidly, making a series of analyses in the blink of an eye.
“This makes much sense,” Princess Su Yun’s eyes brightened, nodding, “Those demon forts’ original attack direction is precisely my East Line Defense Zone, not far from the Gluttonous Demon King’s Fort.”
“By saying so, aren’t those demon king forts rather vacant of troops?” Yuan Xiuyuan furrowed his brows, “Yet Marshal Zhao’s East Line Defense Zone has always been somewhat tense in battle, it doesn’t seem like it’s short of troops.”
“Either our assumption is incorrect, or the demon army is pretending, using this way to confuse our vision.”
“True or false, we can let Marshal Zhao feint to test it.”
“I feel probing would alert them instead; might as well take a small gamble. Direct Marshal Zhao to actively engage the closest Red Stone Demon King’s Fortress. If the opponent’s troops are sufficient, they will naturally counterattack, just right to restrain the demon army, attracting their attention to cover for our rescue action. If those three demon forts are indeed void of troops, then we’ve won big time!”
“No, no. Marshal Zhao is already struggling to hold defense against three, any active assault could lead to troop loss if the opponent’s forces are full. We should not gamble with the soldiers’ lives.”
The elite staff officers under the Princess Mansion all stuck to their perspectives, causing immediate debate.
This situation is quite common in tactical discussions. Only through the clash of differing views can more inspiration emerge, gradually refining battle plans, and avoiding strategic errors caused by unclear situation assessments as much as possible.
Princess Su Yun’s role is to control the situation in time, when they are about to get heated and impulsive.
…
Amidst the undercurrent in Defense Zone Three.
Da Qian.
Lingyun Holy Ground.
Two majestic Level Nine Azure Dragons broke through the clouds, spiraled half a circle in mid-air, then swiftly descended in clouds and mist outside Lingyun Hall.
Behind them, they dragged a modest-looking flying carriage.
Once the Azure Dragons landed, they transformed into two vigorous middle-aged men.
“Elder Ao, Elder Ao.” Wang Shouzhe got off the flying carriage and politely handed each a Top Grade Spirit Stone, “Thank you for your efforts.”