I forged immortality in my past life.

"Elder Li Wu Hui, that really isn't enough!"

"3000 level 2 warhorses are already the minimum configuration for Green Valley Dock to scout the surrounding enemy situation."

The two level 4 Taoist elders patiently explained.

Li Wu Hui remained indifferent, but he knew he couldn't get any more troops. He just needed to keep his two fellow Daoists in check to prevent the troops he had earned through his own abilities from becoming a favor to them.

Unlike last time.

The military merits from this expedition need not be shared with them.

In the battle for military merit, not a single point can be conceded!

Otherwise, if recruiters waste their lifespan and energy to recruit others just for the sake of saving face, what's the point if they can't even recoup their investment?

"Alright, let's leave it at that for now. Quickly urge the higher-ups to replenish the troops in Green Valley."

"Then I'll take these 5,000 level 2 warhorses with me."

Li Wu Hui nodded and got up to leave.

Gao Mingyue should have already chosen her soldiers by now; let's go take a look.

"Report!"

A loud, commanding voice.

Li Wuhui and the two Level 4 elders stopped in their tracks.

Boom boom boom!

A series of hurried footsteps.

A dusty messenger came running quickly.

He bowed to the three elders and then reported:

"My lord, two urgent reports have arrived from Cloud City at the front, one good and one bad."

A level 4 elder's eyes lit up: "Let's make it clear first."

Li Wuhui and the other two had no objections.

The messenger continued:

"The leader of the top-tier Flying Dragon Gang took a risky gamble, leading a hundred level-4 experts in a charge into the enemy lines. They successfully slew a general of the million-strong Imperial Vanguard Army, causing the enemy army to collapse and resulting in a great victory for the sect alliance!"

"Excellent! Finally, the might of our sect's martial arts has been displayed!"

The Level 4 elder who had spoken earlier burst into laughter.

Li Wu Hui, however, did not feel happy. Local victories have little effect on the overall war. The other sect alliance armies are still at a disadvantage and will probably only be able to defend their cities.

"The bad news is..."

Li Wu Hui asked.

The messenger broke out in a cold sweat, but still gritted his teeth and said:

"Due to poor command by the legion, the Flying Dragon Gang's alliance of sects failed to annihilate the enemy's main force. The more than 900,000 Imperial Vanguard troops were routed into dozens of groups, of which seven or eight groups, totaling nearly 200,000 troops, fled towards Green Valley!"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of Li Wu Hui and the other two changed immediately!

"What a joke! My Green Valley Dock only has 100,000 men in total, most of whom are auxiliary soldiers who have never seen blood. You're telling me that 200,000 Imperial Vanguard troops have been released from the front lines!"

"Are those bastards from the Flying Dragon Gang just sitting around doing nothing? Or did the city just fall?!"

The elder, who had been so pleased, now wished he could tear his own mouth apart.

It's wrong to praise the useless Flying Dragon Gang. Who among the good guys just won a great victory and is now retreating from the front lines?

People can't even empathize with their past selves.

Thinking of this, the two Level 4 elders suddenly looked at Li Wu Hui:

"Elder Li, the situation is critical. Shouldn't we postpone the expedition until we've dealt with the 200,000 scattered Imperial Army soldiers?"

"Yes, Green Valley Hideout needs you now, Elder Li."

Looking at the hopeful eyes of the two, Li Wu Hui smiled calmly:

"Rest assured, elders."

"I intend to take the initiative and annihilate the fleeing imperial army."

The two elders looked at each other in astonishment.

An elder asked with concern:

"Elder Li, are you really confident? Although you have more than 3,000 level 2 elite troops and your forces are at their peak, the enemy still numbers more than 200,000. Even if you let them kill you, it will take you several days and nights without sleep."

Li Wuhui waved his hand, stopping the two from continuing to try to dissuade him.

"That's why I must prevent them from merging into one place and truly posing a threat to our Green Valley!"

"Besides, if it were a fully equipped imperial vanguard, we would naturally be better off holding the city walls. But if it's just a defeated army, what do I have to fear!"

"At level 4, I could single-handedly kill two level 4 generals of the Imperial Army with only minor injuries. At level 5, I am confident that any expert below level 6 who has not yet mastered Qi is no match for me!"

"What's so scary about a bunch of chickens and dogs?"

Upon hearing this, the two elders, realizing that his battle record was genuine, gradually felt reassured and bowed to Li Wu Hui.

"Then we can only offer our early congratulations to Fellow Daoist Li Wu Hui, wishing him great success in his martial endeavors and a resounding victory!"

"Thank you for your kind words, elders."

Li Wu Hui left with a smile.

Find Gao Mingyue, who has just been recruited, and inform her of the military situation.

Gao Mingyue felt no fear, only excitement:

"Brother Wu Hui, when will we set off for the expedition?"

Looking at the well-disciplined 3600 elite troops, Li Wu Hui sighed inwardly at how much his junior sister Gao Mingyue's military leadership skills had improved in just a few dozen days.

He then smiled easily:

"Today."

"A toast is offered to the troops, and before sunset, the entire army sets out on their journey, marching fifty li before setting up camp!"

Gao Mingyue's expression turned solemn, and she cupped her hands in a salute:

"Yes, General!"

......

The sun had not yet set, and shadowy figures were everywhere.

The 3600 elite soldiers drank a farewell toast. Although there had been few battles recently, they had no worries because they were following General Li Wuhui, who had won a series of great victories.

With great pride and high spirits, they smashed the farewell wine bowl and set off for the expedition.

With 5,000 troops and a mere 3600 men, they marched with the imposing presence of over 10,000 soldiers, and their actual combat strength was no weaker than that of the enemy!

After marching fifty li, the city of Green Valley was long gone.

Outside the brightly lit military camp, more than ten squads of Level 2 reconnaissance soldiers on night duty were still patrolling faithfully.

From the moment they set out on the expedition, Li Wuhui and Gao Mingyue were extremely cautious.

Even when they are very close to friendly forces, they will not let their guard down in the slightest.

Inside an ordinary-looking camp tent.

Li Wuhui, Gao Mingyue, and more than twenty other third-level officers are holding a small military meeting.

"General, according to intelligence, the defeated Imperial Army is at least eight to ten days' march away from Green Valley. However, if our troops change horses and march intermittently, we can get within a hundred miles of them in just two days. At that time, we can send out reconnaissance squads to find the enemy's tracks one by one!"

"That's right. As long as we fight and retreat slowly back to Green Valley, even if we fail to wipe out the enemy, we can still defend Green Valley and prevent the rear cities from being suddenly breached and captured due to insufficient elite troops."

The suggestion from the senior officers was based on their experience and wisdom.

But Li Wu Hui frowned, as if he couldn't muster any energy.

Gao Mingyue finally spoke:

"General, I think this is inappropriate."

Li Wu Hui's brows remained furrowed, but his tone had softened considerably:

"Oh, what insightful opinion does Mingyue have?"

"General, according to what the officers have said, this matter is not wrong in itself. However, due to the Flying Dragon Gang's mistake, the enemy troops have fled to the rear. If we do this, and the battle is not yet fully won, how will the result be any different from that of the Flying Dragon Gang? I fear it will damage your reputation!"

Li Wu Hui's expression brightened!

Yes, that's it.

I'm here to clean up the mess left by the Flying Dragon Gang, not to collude with them!

Thinking of this, an idea suddenly came to him.

"I have something to say, please listen carefully."

Gao Mingyue and the other level 3 officers fell silent and looked at Li Wuhui.

"The plan to change horses and take two days of intermittent forced marches remains unchanged, but when killing the first enemy force, we must choose a suitable target, be quick and ruthless, and leave no survivors."

"Afterwards, we changed into the uniforms of the Imperial Army, and each time we got close, we wiped them out. Our soldiers are all Level 2 elites, and by attacking them with intent, we could probably annihilate them all!"

Gao Mingyue's eyes lit up:

"Before his promotion, Senior Brother Wu Hui could single-handedly slay two level 4 generals. After advancing to level 5, his strength will be unparalleled among level 5 soldiers, making him invincible!"

"The plan may be simple, but I have faith in my senior brother's abilities!"

The officers, who were initially hesitant, all agreed with Gao Mingyue's words after hearing them.

"General Mingyue is right, I support you!"

"General Wu Hui is incredibly brave! He will surely lead us to a great victory!"

"Damn the Imperial Army! They've been routed and retreated to the rear. They might as well leave their corpses here!"

"I support the general!"

Me too.