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His presence here at this moment, rather than through regular soul communication from Mingdu, signifies that the matter is of utmost importance and likely involves top-level secrets or operational orders.

Looking at the kneeling Contra messenger before him, Orange's expression quickly returned to its usual calm and dignified state, without the slightest ripple.

She sat upright in the main seat, her gaze sharp as lightning, looking directly at the other person, and asked directly.

"Why has His Majesty summoned you?"

She recognized the man; he was a member of Xu Tianran's bodyguard team, absolutely loyal to Xu Tianran, practically his loyal follower. Unless it was an extremely important and confidential message, such a trusted confidant would never be easily sent on a long journey to deliver a message.

Upon hearing this, the Contra messenger did not immediately stand up. Instead, he remained kneeling on one knee, his head slightly lowered, and reported in a low but exceptionally clear voice.

"Reporting to the General, His Majesty has given an order. The Empire's 'Radiant Sun' plan has been fully launched. The main forces of Generals Luo Xiang, Ye Ran, and Cao Zhen are secretly assembling at the border according to the predetermined plan. His Majesty has instructed me to inform the Generals."

Your directly subordinate 'Eastern Front Assault Army Group,' along with the three heavily armored Soul Regiments and two high-altitude suppression regiments subsequently attached, will secretly arrive at this designated assembly point in batches within three days!

He paused slightly, as if recalling the specific wording of the instructions, before continuing.

"His Majesty has issued a strict order: Once the army has assembled, it must, within seven days, seize all strategic locations within a hundred miles of this 'Three-Way Crossroads' area with overwhelming force, and eliminate or expel all garrisons and strongholds of the Heavenly Soul, Fighting Spirit, and Star Luo factions."

"Bring this buffer zone entirely into the empire's territory, opening the gateway for eastward expansion! This battle must be swift, covert, and decisive, sparing no expense, and striving for total victory!"

Upon hearing this, Ju Zi remained seated upright without changing her posture, but the pupils in her sharp, eagle-like eyes contracted slightly, and then she raised an eyebrow.

really!

She instantly understood.

This order almost perfectly coincided with the decision she had just made not long ago! No, rather than coincidentally, it would be more accurate to say that she and His Majesty, far away in Mingdu, had almost simultaneously and astutely seized this excellent opportunity exposed by the Holy Spirit Cult's continued creation of chaos and the resulting internal strife and vulnerability of the three parties!

Having served Xu Tianran for many years, from his initial special status to being gradually entrusted with important responsibilities, and now holding the command of the empire's eastern front, Ju Zi has a deep understanding of this powerful ruler's character, style, and strategic vision.

I already have a very deep understanding of him. Xu Tianran always plans carefully before acting, and he is extremely good at seizing fleeting opportunities. Once he makes a decision, he will carry it out with the most resolute and swift attitude, never dragging his feet or giving his opponents a chance to breathe.

This decisiveness and ruthlessness were the key to his gradual control over the empire.

"Your Majesty is wise and insightful."

Orange spoke slowly, her tone calm, revealing little emotional fluctuation.

"This opportunity is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime chance, and I was just about to write a letter to report on this matter."

She abruptly changed the subject, her gaze sharpening as she stared directly at the messenger.

"However, Your Majesty's statement that the army will arrive secretly within three days seems a bit slow."

Upon hearing this, the Contra messenger's body stiffened slightly, almost imperceptibly, but he did not look up, remaining in a listening posture.

He knew full well the weight and trust the young commander held in His Majesty's heart, and he understood that his mission was merely to deliver orders, and he had no right to question or refute the other's judgment.

Orange seemed oblivious to his subtle reaction, continuing her analysis with a cool and methodical voice.

"The situation at the 'Crossroads' is constantly changing. The Holy Spirit Cult has been very active recently, which has objectively lulled the other three parties into a false sense of security, but it has also increased the variables. Although the border garrisons of Tianhun and Douling are weakened due to internal strife and redeployment, they are not entirely without vigilance."

Especially after being 'forced to cooperate' during the last massive beast tide, their wariness of us might actually increase beneath the surface of chaos. A longer night could lead to unforeseen complications; delaying our assembly by three days, and then spending another seven days to conquer…

Ten days is enough time for many unexpected changes to occur, and it might even allow the enemy to detect clues, strengthen their defenses in advance, or reach some kind of temporary agreement with the Xingluo forces, increasing the difficulty of our army's assault.

She leaned forward slightly, her tone carrying an unquestionable decisiveness.

"Opportunities in war are fleeting; we must strike with speed and use unconventional tactics to achieve victory! Go and convey this to His Majesty."

I am confident that, without waiting for the main force to fully assemble, we can completely take over the area of ​​'Sanchakou' within three days, relying solely on the existing 300,000 elite troops of the eastern border defense forces, along with some special soul-guided units that have arrived or are about to arrive!

Your Majesty, please issue an immediate order to prioritize the logistical supply of the planned 'Eastern Front Assault Army Group,' especially key materials such as high-energy sealed milk bottles, special assault munitions, and modular soul-guided components for rapid fortification construction.

Delivered to the front lines as quickly as possible via the 'underground current' tunnel! As long as logistics keep up, I guarantee that in three days, only the flag of my Sun Moon Empire will fly here!

Orange's words were resounding and full of absolute confidence in her own judgment and the fighting power of her troops. They also demonstrated her courage as an excellent commander to make decisions on the spot and take the initiative to strive for more favorable conditions.

After hearing this, the Contra messenger took a deep breath, still without looking up, but instead lowered his body even further and said in a deep voice.

"I will obey the General's orders without fail and immediately relay them to His Majesty! His Majesty has clearly decreed that all decisions regarding the eastern front shall be made by the General as appropriate. I take my leave!"

He dared not question or object to Ju Zi's decision in the slightest. This was because, before leaving Mingdu, Xu Tianran had indeed relinquished supreme command of the entire imperial army.

During the war, Ju Zi was given the task, and it was explicitly required that the three generals Luo Xiang, Ye Ran, and Cao Zhen, along with their subordinates, must unconditionally obey the orders of Ju Zi.

This level of trust and authority is extremely rare in the history of the Sun and Moon Empire.

As a suicide squad member, he understood that all he needed to do was faithfully relay information between the two sides.

The messenger quickly retreated, his figure disappearing outside the command post. Orange watched the direction he left in, her eyes deep and unfathomable.

She knew her decision was somewhat risky; compressing the original seven-day occupation plan into three days meant a significant increase in the intensity, pace, and risk of the attack. But she had even more faith in her judgment and in the fighting capabilities of the eastern border defense force under her command, which she had personally trained and was intimately familiar with every inch of the border.

Fighter jets are often hidden in the cracks of risk.

Without any hesitation, Orange immediately took action.

She first used a top-secret soul-guided communication network to urge the rear to send specific logistical supplies needed for the attack, emphasizing the secrecy and timeliness of the transportation.

At the same time, she ordered all her division-level and above generals to immediately assemble in the largest underground secret conference room of the command post, without any delay for any reason.

After the order was issued, from day to night, and then to the dawn of the next day, generals dressed in the uniforms of the Sun and Moon Empire, with expressions ranging from calm and composed to fierce and shrewd, appeared.

They entered the heavily guarded conference room, which was shielded from all soul power and soul guidance fluctuations. The conference room door opened and closed for an extremely short time each time, ensuring that no one could spy on what was happening inside.

Inside the conference room, a huge sand table already displayed the latest and most detailed information on the enemy and friendly situation, terrain, and areas of abnormal activity by spirit beasts in the "Three-Way Crossroads" area.

Orange's voice was calm and clear, like the most sophisticated soul-guided instrument, breaking down and distributing every aspect of a massive and complex lightning raid.

Based on intelligence from various sources, she accurately pointed out several defensive weaknesses in the Northern Wind Legion of the Heavenly Soul Empire, which had been exposed due to rotations or internal strife; she also analyzed the patrol patterns of the Southeast Garrison of the Douling Empire and possible reinforcement routes.

She anticipated the possible reaction and level of intervention of the Star Luo Empire's Western Iron Wall Legion when attacked. She even considered the possibility of the Holy Spirit Cult taking advantage of the situation, and reserved a dedicated rapid response force to deal with sudden soul beast uprisings or other strange events.

Attack timing, main attack direction, feint attack, preparation of guided firepower, assault route, seizing key points, blocking reinforcements, mopping up remaining enemy forces, establishing a solid defensive line...

Each task was broken down to specific troops and even specific commanders. The timing of each action was precise down to the minute, and the coordination and cooperation between troops were required to be seamless.

This was a delicate, surgical strike that required her to personally command and coordinate 300,000 troops amidst complex terrain and multiple opposing forces. Any mishap at any stage could lead to local setbacks, which in turn could affect the overall situation.

The meeting lasted a full day and night! There were only short breaks and simple food and water replenishment during the period.

The general who emerged from the meeting room in the shortest time had spent at least four hours inside. When the last Soul Master Corps commander responsible for flank cover left with his orders, Ju Zi's eyes were bloodshot, but his spirit remained high and focused.

The plan is set, and the arrow is ready to be released.

However, Ju Zi knew all too well that among his 300,000 troops, the forces were complex and intertwined, making it inevitable that the other three parties, and even the Holy Spirit Cult, would plant spies or bribe some wavering individuals. Large-scale pre-battle mobilization and frequent meetings of generals could hardly be completely concealed from those with ulterior motives.

Thus, the day after the detailed battle plan was finalized, an eerie "calm" appeared along the entire eastern border defense zone of the Sun Moon Empire.

No new orders were issued by Orange that clearly pointed to an attack. Troops at all levels continued their routine patrols, guard duties, and training as if the intensive meeting of generals the previous day had been nothing more than a routine defense discussion.

Even the receipt of logistical supplies was deliberately dispersed and delayed to create the illusion that supplies had not yet arrived and that a large-scale operation was impossible to launch in the short term.

This unusual calm left the other three garrison reconnaissance personnel, who had been on edge, somewhat bewildered, and might even have become a little complacent—perhaps the Sun Moon Empire was also exhausted by the Holy Spirit Church's continuous harassment and was temporarily unable to attend to other matters.
This apparent calm lasted until nightfall the following day.

As the last rays of dawn were swallowed by the deep darkness of night.

The "Three-way Crossroads" area fell into a silence except for the sound of the wind and the faint roars of soul beasts in the distance.

suddenly!

At the same time, the soul-guided communication devices in various camps, fortresses, and hidden assembly points on the front lines of the Sun Moon Empire received an urgent order that was encrypted multiple times and came directly from the Supreme Command!
The orders were not broadcast publicly, but were sent directly to the dedicated soul-guided communication devices of the division, regiment, and even battalion commanders in a point-to-point manner.

The command was extremely brief, containing only the target location, operation code name, and departure time, without any further explanation.

Almost simultaneously, the 300,000-strong army of the Sun Moon Empire on the eastern front, which had been stationed along the long border and was ready for battle, suddenly awoke like a sleeping behemoth! Under the cover of night, countless troops silently but efficiently and swiftly set out from their respective garrisons.

The entire mobilization process was astonishingly fast and orderly, demonstrating an extremely high level of training and thorough pre-battle preparation. The darkness provided them with the best cover; and the deliberately created "calm" the previous day successfully lulled the enemy into a false sense of security.

As the silent, rapidly advancing black torrent quietly approached their respective targets, several specially made signal flares, which produced almost no sound but could be displayed as dazzling red dots on specific soul-guided receivers, appeared in the sky.

Almost simultaneously, at predetermined coordinates in the north and south directions of the "three-way intersection" area, they silently exploded, transforming into several dazzling and brief trails of red flames!

This is the signal to attack!

"kill--!!!"

"Glory to the sun and moon! Crush the enemy!"

Almost the instant the red flames lit up, a deafening, earth-shattering battle cry, like a landslide or a tsunami, suddenly shattered the tranquility of the border night!

Countless beams of soul-guided artillery light, like the pupils of death, suddenly opened in the darkness, piercing the sky and crashing down on the pre-set targets with a shrill shriek!
Immediately afterwards, towering flames, the colorful bursts of soul skills, the clanging of metal against metal, the roars and screams of soldiers... instantly filled every pre-arranged battlefield in the north and south directions of the "crossroads"! The tranquil night was transformed in an instant into a boiling furnace of slaughter!
The main camp of the Northern Wind Legion of the Heavenly Soul Empire was undoubtedly the place that suffered the most severe and sudden attack. More than 100,000 elite troops of the Sun Moon Empire, like demons pouring out of hell, attacked from at least three directions.

They launched a fierce, overwhelming attack on the Heavenly Soul Army camp, which was either not fully awake or still in a state of chaos after being startled by the alarm!

The Sun Moon Empire's offensive formation was extremely peculiar, not a traditional dense charge or linear advance, but rather a strange "sawtooth" shape. Several main assault forces resembled sharp, intersecting chains of saw teeth.

They attacked the outer defenses of the Heavenly Soul Army camp from different angles, not rushing to penetrate deep into the center, but quickly expanding to both sides to cut off and surround the Heavenly Soul Army's camp area.

These "serrated chains" maintain a precise distance from each other, allowing for crossfire and cover while still providing passage for troops to rotate in and out. When one "serration" penetrates the enemy camp and encounters fierce resistance or excessive depletion of soul power...

They would then retreat slightly to regroup, with another "sawtooth" formation quickly taking their place from the flanks or rear, maintaining continuous high pressure and cutting through the Heavenly Soul Army's defensive line. The entire offensive rhythm was like waves, one after another, continuously impacting, tearing, and wearing down the Heavenly Soul Empire's main camp. (End of Chapter)