Conquering Myriad Worlds from the Mythical Three Kingdoms

Sun Ce and his men seized the opportunity to pursue and kill, inflicting heavy casualties on Yi Ren.

Suddenly, a monster swept over their heads.

"Sound the retreat!"

Upon realizing this, Chen Dao immediately signaled for retreat.

Sun Ce, who was inclined to continue the pursuit, frowned but ultimately chose to give up.

When Sun Ce retreated, Chen Dao and Yue Jin were cleaning up the battlefield.

Why the sudden withdrawal of troops?

When Sun Ce arrived, Chen Dao sensed Sun Ce's dissatisfaction.

He was not impatient, but instead repeated Yue Fei's previous instructions.

"Marshal Yue's military order?"

Sun Ce glanced suspiciously at the order Yue Fei had given to Chen Dao. After confirming that it was indeed the marshal's order, he sighed helplessly. Military orders were hard to obey, and even if he had grievances, he could only suppress them.

Although he was somewhat unreliable in his actions, he was absolutely unambiguous when it came to carrying out military orders.

"Does Marshal Yue have any further instructions?" Sun Ce asked, somewhat annoyed.

Chen Dao shook his head without saying anything, and instead handed the battle report in his hand to Sun Ce.

“Our casualty ratio has reached one to fifty.” Sun Ce found the battle report somewhat absurd after reading it.

"Including the cannon fodder, but excluding them, it's roughly one to forty," Chen Dao explained. "We only lost about four hundred men!"

Their three legions can be seen as three military spirit legions. Facing the siege of more than 20,000 double talents, this result is quite reasonable.

In truth, if it weren't for the final pursuit, their casualty ratio would have been only one to five, far from achieving such a terrifying result.

"What should we do next? Press our advantage and pursue them? Or retreat and regroup?" Le Jin looked at the battle report, somewhat bewildered.

"Let's take this place first. Since the other side has set up camp here, they must have their reasons. We should also send the battle report back to see if Marshal Yue has any other plans."

Sun Ce was good at making decisions, and decided to wait and see.

He had a feeling that the other side would come back with a vengeance.

……

"what?"

Within the army of supernatural beings, the marshal who had dispatched the supernatural commander to set up camp roared in disbelief.

"I gave you a cursed army, and you just slunk back like this?"

The scattered and fleeing superhumans brought back news of their defeat.

As the marshal recommended by the Inhumans, Tasgra is a very capable Inhuman.

If he didn't have the bloodline of an extraordinary being, he could very well have joined the Undead Army as a marshal.

Unfortunately, his background determined that his future in the Great Zhou Dynasty could only end there.

His only hope for the future was that King Mu of Zhou would grant him a kingdom to govern himself.

Fortunately, there were quite a few extraordinary individuals in the Great Zhou Dynasty, and as the Marshal of Extraordinary Individuals, he held a very high position.

However, because he himself had already reached the end of the Great Zhou Dynasty, he was quite conservative in his command and dispatch.

He originally thought that sending 20,000 men plus a cursed legion meant to trick people would be enough to reliably complete the task of setting up camp and advancing.

Unexpectedly, this vanguard force lost, and lost miserably, with only a few thousand remnants managing to escape.

He absolutely could not accept this outcome.

"Move the troops! Move the troops! I'm going to wipe these guys out!"

The Marshal of the Extraordinary roared, "The lives of the Extraordinary are also lives, and they must be repaid in blood!"

"Marshal, please don't be angry. Why not learn more?" A strategist with a fox tail quickly advised.

They were well aware that the vanguard they had sent was not weak, and even if the three-talented legions were present, the cursed legions would have a high probability of winning.

But they lost miserably, which is something to think about.

Is it a coincidence, or is the other side planning to take action against them?

"Send people to gather intelligence! Gather information from the escaped aliens." The alien marshal quickly calmed down, his reason suppressing all his emotions.

"At the same time, we began to assemble troops, selecting elites to form a force of 50,000 men, ready to strike at any time."

"Should we report this to the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden?" the fox-like man suggested in a low voice.

"Send someone to report to us and see if we can get some support!" Marshal Yiren thought for a moment and agreed with what Fox Yiren said.

Although the Zhou dynasty was ruled by divine right of kings, King Mu of Zhou was only subordinate to the Queen Mother of the West, which made the relationship between the Zhou dynasty and the Western Kunlun Mountains quite complicated.

But ultimately, they are one.

He dared not report to the Great Zhou because of his status; news of defeat was not good news for him, and he was likely to be punished if he reported it.

If they can fight back, then it's a normal exchange of blows, and Grand Minister Junya won't have any objections.

As for the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden and others, it was a matter of course for them to seek help from the gods, and he had no psychological burden whatsoever.

Before long, Marshal Yiren obtained complete intelligence about the battlefield, which was composed of memories extracted from the minds of various deserters.

Although they were just fragmented pieces, they still discovered quite a few problems from them.

"Three military spirit legions?" The marshal's expression became much more serious. They had fought against the Tang Dynasty and the Xinghan Dynasty, and knew what the military spirit legions represented.

"No, that's not right. There should only be one Military Soul Legion. The other two legions are Willpower Legions, but they haven't reached the level of a Military Soul Legion yet!"

A strategist with eight spider legs on his back offered his assessment.

"Overall, only the troops engaged in direct combat are the Soul Legion; the other two legions are more of a support role!"

The fox-like strategist nodded. Chen Dao and Yue Jin didn't make many moves. Whether it was shooting arrows or chasing, they only showed the level of the Imperial Guard. It was only because of the special nature of the Willpower Legion that their performance seemed to be comparable to the Army Soul.

"They're still standing there. Should we eat them?"

Marshal Yiren narrowed his eyes. This was a good opportunity. He had chosen the location for setting up camp, and he knew very well that although the place was in the war zone, it was more in their favor.

That's why he sent people to garrison there, to prevent any legions from penetrating deep into their territory.

Now that Sun Ce and his men are there, they have a chance to launch an encirclement and annihilation campaign.

"If we could wipe out an entire Legion of Soul Warriors, that would be a great achievement." "No, just drive them away. This might be bait!" The Extraordinary Marshal chose the most cautious approach.

"Marshal, the opportunity is excellent. Our troops are nearby and can easily outflank the enemy and trap them in our encirclement!"

The Spider-Man strategist strongly advised against it, as they saw only immense merit.

"Marshal, I am willing to be the vanguard!" A group of extraordinary officers jumped out and volunteered.

Looking at the longing in the eyes of the group of people, Marshal Yiren hesitated once again.

Sending troops is a certainty, but driving them away and encircling and annihilating them are two different tactics.

He preferred to play it safe; they were facing an empire, and he didn't think the other side would do anything pointless.

However, the analysis of the strategists was also very reasonable. With the opportunity right in front of him, he would be unwilling to let it slip away.

"Marshal, five hundred celestial beings and five hundred demonic beasts have been sent from West Kunlun!" The message brought by the messenger shattered the marshal's last hesitation.

The arrow is already on the bowstring; it has no choice but to be released.

"Pass on my order: assemble an army of 100,000, with 50,000 elite troops and 50,000 auxiliary soldiers. Have the nearby garrison send scouts to the rear to conduct reconnaissance. At the same time, have the enemy intercept their retreat and annihilate them here in one fell swoop!"

The Extraordinary Marshal was propelled forward by an unstoppable tide, and after making his decision, he felt even more relaxed.

"Claire and Cthulhu are hereby appointed as the vanguard, to lead the way when the army sets out. Rusgili appoints you as the commander-in-chief of the central army, to oversee the overall situation, and everyone must obey your orders!"

"Anyone who disobeys will be executed!"

Now free from his burdens, the extraordinary marshal issued military orders in a clear and organized manner.

He wanted to completely annihilate Sun Ce and his men, leaving them no way out.

……

"The fish has taken the bait!" Yue Fei smiled as he looked at the information relayed by the insect.

The mental link network is only the surface. Since it involves the interplay of many hymns, how could they not use insects?

To avoid being discovered in the Western Kunlun Mountains, the insects only operate within the Great Zhou region.

Yue Fei had already discovered the delicate balance between the Western Kunlun, the Strange People, and the Great Zhou, so he chose to focus his breakthrough efforts on the Strange People.

Using the souls of extraordinary individuals to feed the Banner of Ten Thousand Souls, thereby turning against the Undying Army, was the breakthrough Yue Fei sought.

Sun Ce's appearance was unexpected, but for Yue Fei, he was a useful tool.

He had previously considered whether to send Yue Yun or Gao Chong, but Sun Ce's arrival gave Yue Fei a new option.

Compared to the Miracle Legion, Sun Ce and the Jie Fan Army would be the best bait.

Under the planning of Chen Gong and others, Sun Ce, together with Chen Dao and Yue Jin, began to advance. The strength of this detachment was neither high nor low.

It was just in time to catch the strange person making a move.

"Pass the order: all troops must stand by. Once the battle begins, everyone must immediately proceed to their designated positions. There is no room for error!"

Yue Fei has prepared to besiege the stronghold and attack the reinforcements. As long as Sun Ce and his men can hold out, the Yiren army here will be swept away in one fell swoop, cutting off one arm of the Great Zhou and the Western Kunlun. The subsequent war will be much easier.

"Marshal, who should we send to meet Sun Ce on his side?" Chen Gong asked thoughtfully.

The strategy of besieging a point to attack reinforcements was carried out on the basis of their encirclement of the Yiren army, while the encirclement was preceded by Sun Ce and his men being surrounded by the Yiren army.

If we don't free Sun Ce and his men, it might be a case of losing more than we gain.

"Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Cao Ang, the three of them should go together to meet up with Sun Bofu and the others!"

Yue Fei waved his hand, saying that he had already made all the arrangements. As long as Guan Yu cut a path, Zhang Fei's Youyun Cavalry and Cao Ang's Tiger and Leopard Cavalry could cooperate to break through the encirclement and free Sun Ce and the others.

"The First Yellow Heaven and the Shooting Sound Battalion will guard the Western Kunlun Mountains, while Yue Yun, Gao Chong, and the Emperor's Guards will form a defensive line to intercept the Undying Army. All the remaining main forces will be committed to the frontal battlefield, giving the enemy no chance to breathe!"

Yue Fei's gaze fell on the map, countless possibilities swirling in his eyes, finally settling on the location of Sun Ce and his men.

Of all the plans, Sun Ce and his team undoubtedly bear the greatest pressure.

"Send the Houtu Legion ahead, pretending to build semi-permanent fortifications on the spot, while deploying three thousand Illusion Warriors to provide support."

After thinking it over, Yue Fei decided to send some support to Sun Ce.

Even with reinforcements, it's still a huge problem for more than 20,000 people to fight against more than 100,000.

The enemy wasn't just grunts. According to the intelligence from the bugs, even the weakest soldiers were dual-talented soldiers, and there were also large-scale army commanders, despite all sorts of problems.

Sun Ce and his men will gain absolutely no advantage.

Even with a vast disparity in strength, an army of over 100,000 could withstand a sudden and devastating blow from a single location, causing the entire army to collapse.

Even if they are slaughtered, as long as the command is good, it will not have any impact on the army itself.

In such a large-scale battlefield, replicating a decapitation strike plan that directly targets the enemy's capital is not so easy.

The commanders of large armies can be constantly changed and revised, and in the end, they manage to maintain a legitimate defensive line by relying on the size of the army.

As long as the army doesn't collapse, its spirit will be gradually worn away.

Not to mention that a difference of several times in troop strength will result in a significant difference in the cloud aura between the two sides. The side with fewer troops will be suppressed more, while the side with more troops will receive more support.

With one increase and one decrease, the spirit of the military may not necessarily be able to maintain a firm advantage.

Large-scale counterattacks and charges often create gaps and cause casualties.

"Should we inform General Sun in advance?" Chen Gong asked with some concern.

"There's no need to inform them. I need his most honest reaction..." Yue Fei hesitated for a moment, but decided against informing Sun Ce.

Generals like Sun Ce are often unrestrained. Informing Sun Ce in advance might prevent him from unleashing his full potential.

Yue Fei knew he was following the conventional path, so he liked to deploy some surprise attacks. Sun Ce did this, Ma Chao did this, and Gan Ning did this as well.

Yue Fei did not restrain them, but instead gave them as much freedom as possible, allowing them to unleash their boundless imagination to create miracles.

Combining orthodox and unorthodox methods often yields greater results.

This is the current mainstream view of Xinghan, and it is also the school of thought led by Han Xin. Han Xin himself brought the unorthodox and the orthodox to their fullest potential.

In comparison, Yue Fei achieved a higher level of orthodoxy than Han Xin, but he was slightly lacking in the aspect of unconventionality.

Therefore, Yue Fei liked troublemakers like Sun Ce and Ma Chao, because they could often create unexpected surprises.

For Yue Fei, these variables, though beyond his control, often created opportunities.

Therefore, he did not tell Sun Ce the whole plan, but only gave Sun Ce the order to hold the line, leaving the rest to Sun Ce to handle as he saw fit. (End of this chapter)