Douro Continent

Chapter 644 Seven Monsters, Guardians, Supply Line

Upon hearing Marshal Golong's words, the senior generals of the Heavenly Dou Empire nodded in agreement with his statement.

An elderly general, around seventy years old, stood up on the right and said, "Marshal Golong is absolutely right. Jialing Pass is surrounded by plains. If we can break through, we can fully unleash the might of our army. Even if we fail to attack the enemy, the vast plains behind us are suitable for our retreat. At the same time, our empire's three main cities will be there to watch over us on the plains. When we retreat, we will certainly not be routed."

Xue Beng nodded and said, "In that case, we will proceed according to the original plan. However, since we can think of attacking Jialing Pass, the Martial Soul Empire can certainly think of it as well. Jialing Pass is located in a dangerous area, built against the mountain, with walls that are hundreds of meters high and hundreds of meters thick. Facing the army of the Martial Soul Empire, it will be very difficult for us to successfully break through the city."

Marshal Golong said, "Your Majesty, our strategy is to wage a war of attrition against the Spirit Empire. While the Spirit Empire currently appears unified, it is a relatively new nation, and each kingdom and duchy has its own self-interest. While a war of attrition will inevitably result in losses for us, their losses will fall on the armies originally belonging to their respective kingdoms and duchies. Uneven damage is unavoidable. Once the losses reach a certain level, the morale of the Spirit Empire's army will crumble. What we need to do is control the ratio of our losses to the enemy's as much as possible. Our Heavenly Dou Empire is vast, with a million-strong army and a continuous supply of provisions. With the support of the Star Luo Empire, this war of attrition will only become more advantageous for us. However, this depends on our Soul Masters being able to withstand the Spirit Hall's Soul Master legion as much as possible. Grand Preceptor, could you give me a hint: to what extent can you withstand the Spirit Empire's Soul Masters?"

The "national advisor" that Marshal Goron mentioned was naturally a master.

The master said, "King Lan Hao has promised His Majesty that the Tang family army will assist our Soul Master Corps in resisting the Soul Master Legion of the Spirit Empire, minimizing the casualties of our army as much as possible."

"Oh? So, His Highness King Lan Hao is quite confident?" Marshal Ge Long's gaze shifted to Tang San.

After hearing the marshal's analysis, Tang San nodded in approval. He himself had little expertise in military matters, so he had only been listening. Now, seeing the marshal asking him a question, he smiled calmly and said, "The battlefield is ever-changing. I can't say for sure how far we can withstand the Spirit Empire's Soul Masters. But as my teacher said, we will try our best to minimize casualties on our main force. However, I have a question now. Perhaps the marshal already has a solution, but I still want to remind you."

"What's the problem?" Golong's eyes held a hint of disdain. In his eyes, Tang San was far too young. Although he knew Tang San had won the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, defeating the Spirit Hall's Golden Generation, he was, in his view, merely a young, talented Soul Master. His current position was largely due to his past act of saving Emperor Xue Ye, which had greatly contributed to the current emperor's ascension. But when it came to military command, what was he? Yet he sat at the head of the command tent.

Tang San said, "I don't understand military strategy, so I'll naturally follow the Commander's arrangements. But wars involving Soul Masters are very different from ordinary wars. Soul Masters possess formidable individual abilities. Perhaps they aren't enough to clash with your Ironclad Army, but they can easily play a unique role on the battlefield. For example, if I were Bibi Dong of the Spirit Empire, I would definitely send a Soul Master team to outflank our army. The Commander is right. We are not afraid of the Spirit Empire in a war of attrition; our army is united, and we have the support of the entire nation. However, the consumption of a million-strong army is also enormous. If we are stationed at Jialing Pass and engage in a war of attrition with the Spirit Empire, and Bibi Dong sends Soul Masters to outflank us, constantly attacking our supply lines to disrupt our food supplies, then over time…"

Tang San's way of thinking was entirely from the perspective of a Soul Master. As soon as he said this, not only did Marshal Ge Long's expression change, but Xue Beng's expression also immediately became very ugly.

"I've dispatched four light cavalry legions specifically to protect the logistics support units. Soul Masters are strong, but they wouldn't dare clash with my main army. After all, the Spirit Empire can't possibly send a large number of Soul Masters to infiltrate our rear," Marshal Ge Long said, frowning. He had considered Tang San's point and was somewhat prepared. But for some reason, after hearing Tang San's reminder, he felt a distinct sense of unease.

Tang San said, "The speed and individual strength of Soul Masters are incomparable to those of ordinary soldiers. It's true that the Soul Masters of the Spirit Empire cannot directly confront the main army. But they can break into smaller groups. I believe that any single fire-attribute Soul Master with sufficient strength can cause significant damage to our army's logistics. I urge the Commander to pay close attention to this matter. Powerful Soul Masters are elusive and unpredictable. If Bibi Dong only uses them to harass us while she and the main army remain stationary at Jialing Pass, waiting for us to run out of supplies before launching a surprise attack, then it will be difficult for us to retreat."

Golong himself was a Soul Master, and his cultivation was quite high. Although he was somewhat disdainful of Tang San, he still seriously considered Tang San's words, and the more he thought about it, the uglier his expression became. Indeed, if Bibi Dong really sent a large number of Soul Masters primarily for harassment, then the seemingly powerful million-strong army of the Heaven Dou Empire could very well face serious problems. If their supplies were cut off, the army would likely collapse without a fight within a few days.

"Your Highness, what do you think if I were to dispatch additional troops to garrison key towns along the route of my grain transport convoy, and then escort them in a relay?" Marshal Ge Long asked Tang San. Hearing Tang San's plausible suggestion, he somewhat abandoned his initial disdain.

Tang San praised, "That's a good idea. But I still maintain that if the army encounters a powerful Soul Master, the situation will still be difficult. Why don't I help the Marshal deal with this problem? Only with a stable rear and sufficient supplies can we have the confidence to fight the Spirit Empire."

"Teacher, what do you want?" Xue Beng looked at Tang San with a puzzled expression.

Tang San said, "The Min Tang disciples of my Tang Sect are the best scouts. I need to take a hundred men to scout from the air every day, and then I will lead a powerful and fast-reacting team of Soul Masters to snipe any Soul Masters of the Spirit Empire that are discovered. This will ensure the safety of our logistical supplies. In this way, together with Marshal Ge Long's grain escort army, we should be able to guarantee the safety of our army's food supplies as much as possible."

Hearing Tang San's words, Grandmaster nodded repeatedly, "That's a good idea. Logistics are extremely important for our million-strong army, and we can't afford to make any mistakes. With King Lan Hao assisting Marshal Ge Long, once our army stabilizes the situation on the front lines and we establish a supply line, we won't have to worry about this protracted war."

Marshal Golong said, "Then I'll have to trouble King Lanhao. I will dispatch logistics and supply troops as soon as possible to build stone fortresses and station troops along the route. Once this grain transport line is completed, the Martial Soul Empire will have no chance to launch a sneak attack."

Next, a series of tactical discussions took place in the central command tent. Xue Beng attached great importance to the logistical supply issues raised by Tang San, and divided six more legions, adding to the previous four light cavalry legions, to station a total of 100,000 troops along the grain transport route to ensure smooth logistical supply.

Back in their tent, Tang San and the others discussed the matter and finalized the selection of those to escort the grain. It was simple: only the seven members of the Shrek Seven Devils, along with one hundred disciples of the Min Hall.

Only the Shrek Seven Devils possess the fastest response speed, and their strength is sufficient to handle any attacking Soul Master from a Spirit Empire. They can even split into two or more groups. The one hundred Min Tang disciples are like their one hundred eyes, enough to report any situation they detect in advance.

Tang San volunteered to take on the task of protecting the logistical supplies, partly out of confidence, and partly because he didn't want to be part of the main army. Of the Shrek Seven Devils, only Dai Mubai had some military knowledge. Following the army would not only slow their progress but also leave them with virtually nothing to do. It was better to contribute to the army, using his skills to eliminate enemy forces and protect the supply convoy; they could live a more carefree life. After all, they were used to their freedom.

The next morning, the Shrek Seven Devils left the military camp. They didn't ask for horses and stayed behind the main army.

Watching the million-strong army gradually disappear into the distance, Ma Hongjun let out a long sigh, looked at Tang San, and said, "Third Brother, you really understand us! Being with these troops is really unbearable. Utterly boring. Every day is spent traveling, unable to cultivate, with nothing to do. It's so annoying! Xiangxiang is much more carefree; she can soar through the sky every day, scouting the surroundings. On Seagod Island, we lived in constant tension of cultivation or dangerous trials. Returning to Tian Dou, with everything so leisurely, it's really hard to adjust!"

It was clear that Ma Hongjun wasn't the only one who felt this way; listening to his complaints, the others nodded in agreement.

Xiao Wu chuckled and said, "It seems we really are destined to be busy."

Seeing Xiao Wu's smiling face, Tang San couldn't help but feel great. He chuckled and looked at Fatty with ill intent, saying, "I don't mind giving you another nine tests of the Tang Sect. If you pass them all, I'll give you the position of sect leader and this Lan Hao King title, how about it, Fatty?"

Ma Hongjun said irritably, "Third Brother, don't try to tempt me. Power is nothing to me. I will never fall for it. You're clearly trying to shirk responsibility by offering it to me."

Oscar said, "By the way, Xiao San, how's your eighth Sea God test going? Right now, we brothers are only missing you and Xiao Wu to finish the test. We're going back to Sea God Island together later, when are you planning to leave?"

Tang San said, "I've completed more than half of the Sea God's Eighth Trial. Now I only need a few spirit rings and the last spirit bone. If I want to finish it, a trip to the Star Dou Great Forest should be enough. However, the great battle is about to begin, and we can't leave easily before the situation is stable. They still need us here. Let's talk about it later."

Dai Mubai said, "Little San, you were able to revive Xiao Wu, so your soul power should have reached the level of a Title Douluo. There were many people yesterday, and what you said was vague. What exactly happened?"

Tang San sighed and embraced Xiao Wu, whose face had instantly turned pale. "It's Da Ming and Er Ming. Do you remember those two divine beasts? They were Xiao Wu's companions. When Xiao Wu and I arrived at the Star Dou Great Forest, we encountered Bibi Dong and her people chasing after them. They were severely injured and beyond healing. In their final moments, they chose to sacrifice themselves, allowing my soul power to reach level ninety or higher. Their last hope before they died was that Xiao Wu could be resurrected."

There was no need for him to hide anything from his companions any longer, and he recounted in detail his experiences with Xiao Wu in the Star Dou Great Forest. In particular, he elaborated on the two martial souls that Bibi Dong had displayed at that time, as well as her formidable strength.

"If I'm not mistaken, Bibi Dong seemed to have some reservations at the time. The problem must have been with her, which is why she didn't launch a full-scale attack on me. Otherwise, even if I had managed to escape, it probably wouldn't have been so easy."

Ning Rongrong said, "Third Brother, does that mean the strongest person in the Spirit Hall right now isn't that peerless master Qian Daoliu, but rather the peerless Douluo Bibi Dong who possesses twin martial souls? What will we do if she comes to the battlefield? Her highly poisonous domain will undoubtedly inflict fatal damage on the Heaven Dou army."

Tang San said, "Although I can't beat Bibi Dong right now, I'm confident I can limit her abilities if she appears on the battlefield. I won't let her join the fight. As for you, once the war starts, you'll likely be facing opponents at the Title Douluo level. The battlefield is nothing like when we passed the trials on Seagod Island. That will be a real battle. At that time, everyone should act as a unit. Teacher is right, your safety is the most important thing. Oh, by the way, I obtained three soul bones from killing Ghost Douluo and hunting soul beasts. One of them is suitable for Xiao Wu, and she has already absorbed it. The other two are perfect for you to absorb now to enhance your strength."

As he spoke, Tang San took out two soul bones from his Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moon.

As soon as the soul bone appeared, the soul power fluctuations in the air became intense, with powerful soul power ripples generated within a radius of several hundred meters. With the strength of the Shrek Seven Devils, they naturally had nothing to fear from anyone coveting it, so Tang San did not try to hide it too much.

The two soul bones that appeared in his hand were a black right leg bone and a white right arm bone.

Tang San handed the black right leg bone to Zhu Zhuqing, saying, "This is what I obtained after killing Ghost Douluo. This soul bone is undoubtedly suitable for agility-type soul masters. You'll experience its specific effects for yourself. Ghost Douluo's ghostly abilities are similar to your Netherworld abilities, therefore, it's most suitable for you."

At the same time, Tang San handed the white soul bone to Dai Mubai, "Boss, this is what I got from hunting a White-Eyed Demon Tiger King that was about 60,000 to 70,000 years old. This guy was quite a tyrant in Sunset Forest. It's the same type as your martial soul, so it's definitely the most suitable for you. You two should absorb it now."

There was no need for formalities among the Shrek Seven Devils. Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai didn't say much either, and immediately began absorbing the soul bones on the spot.

According to Tang San's calculations, this level of soul bone should be of great benefit to the two of them. In addition to the newly acquired skills and the enhancement to their bodies, it should also be able to help them further improve their soul power, and it should be able to raise their level by about one.

Sure enough, two hours later, after Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing finished absorbing the soul bones, their soul power increased to level 84 and level 82 respectively.

The group stopped advancing and waited for the Min Tang disciples, who were conducting aerial reconnaissance, to relay information. Their current location was on the supply route the logistics troops would inevitably take, essentially at the junction of the front lines and the rear of the Heaven Dou Empire. If the Martial Soul Empire were to send troops to intercept supplies, they wouldn't venture too deep into the Heaven Dou Empire's territory. After all, that would require passing through several cities. Therefore, waiting here was the best course of action.

Soon, three days passed. The hundred Mintang disciples were like a large net spread out in the air. Unfortunately, although their ability to investigate was beyond doubt, after three days, everything was peaceful and nothing happened.

"Third Brother, could it be that your judgment is wrong? Is the Spirit Empire overconfident and has no intention of intercepting our supplies?" Ning Rongrong asked Tang San, who was leaning against a tree trunk and had just woken up from his cultivation.

Tang San smiled slightly, glanced at Xiao Wu who was still cultivating beside him, and said, "If you were Bibi Dong, would you let go of such an opportunity where there are no opponents and the enemy collapses without a fight, or even suffers a complete rout? Jialing Pass is not so easy to attack; even a million-strong army cannot break through it in a short time. Any commander with a little military acumen would consider sabotaging its supplies. Bibi Dong is not stupid. Moreover, the biggest advantage of the Spirit Empire is its elite spirit masters. Would she give up such a good opportunity? The Heaven Dou Empire's command can foresee that the Spirit Empire cannot withstand prolonged attrition and is prone to internal strife. Bibi Dong must also know this. Overestimating the enemy is always better than underestimating them. I estimate that Bibi Dong will not only consider sabotaging the supplies, but will also send real experts. The less she acts now, the larger the scale of her operation will be. She is waiting for our army to reach the front lines, and then making her move when it becomes difficult to withdraw from the battlefield."

"In two days, our army will arrive at the front lines. Once the army sets up camp, that's when Bibi Dong will likely send her men. She's hastily preparing her troops, unlike the two great empires which are well-prepared. She won't be engaging in a direct confrontation anytime soon. It's perfectly normal for her to resort to underhanded tactics. Have you forgotten how the Spirit Hall attacked your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan? Backstabbing is a tactic they always use."

Listening to Tang San's explanation, Dai Mubai, who was holding Zhu Zhuqing and looking up at the sky not far away, laughed and said, "Little San, it's such a waste that you don't study military strategy."

Tang San said, "Boss, this can't really be called military strategy. It's just my understanding of the Spirit Hall. The Spirit Hall has been a nation for many years, and in military operations, they will never engage in direct confrontation if they can use tricks or surprise attacks. The Spirit Empire's main army cannot withstand large-scale attrition."

Oscar said, "I estimate that the Spirit Hall won't send too many people this time. Because low-level spirit masters are not good at guerrilla tactics and cannot carry out continuous and strong attacks on our army's logistics. Therefore, if the Spirit Empire sends people to intercept supplies, they will definitely send experts. Their ordinary spirit masters will stay at Jialing Pass and confront the main army. If they don't come, fine, but if they dare to come, we will give them a head-on blow."

As they were talking, a white figure suddenly descended from the sky and landed silently on the ground. It was none other than Bai Chenxiang, the captain of the Mintang reconnaissance team.

Bai Chenxiang followed the Shrek Seven Devils on their adventures, and upon returning, her strength and experience increased dramatically. Bai He had already vaguely regarded his granddaughter as his future successor. This time, she had the best relationship with the Seven Devils, so she was naturally assigned to be in charge of the reconnaissance team.

"Third Brother. Something's happened." Bai Chenxiang said to Tang San immediately, her feet firmly planted on the ground.

"Oh? Go ahead." Tang San's eyes lit up.

Bai Chenxiang said, "Our Mintang disciples have discovered at least a dozen flying-type agility-based Soul Masters in the sky, scouting around. They're probably scouts sent by the Spirit Empire. Should we intercept them?"

Tang San pondered for a moment and asked, "Have they discovered you?"

Bai Chenxiang said, "There should be. Among those people, there are those with eagle-type martial souls, whose eyesight is very strong. Although they can't catch up with us, there are no obstacles in the air, so it shouldn't be difficult for them to spot us. However, even if they are spotted, it will only be a few of our disciples at most."

Tang San's eyes flickered slightly as he said, "Tell the Min Hall disciples to expand the reconnaissance area further. As long as no capable Soul Masters are found on the ground, let the aerial reconnaissance Soul Masters go scout. You should conceal yourselves as much as possible and avoid being discovered. Also, avoid any conflict with them. If Bibi Dong doesn't see clearly, how could she be willing to send her experts? Protecting the supply line with 100,000 troops isn't so easy to do."

"Yes." Bai Chenxiang readily agreed and turned to leave, but was grabbed by Ma Hongjun.

"Xiangxiang, let me go with you. Look at them, they're all in pairs. Can you bear to leave me all alone here?"

Bai Chenxiang said irritably, "Your flames are so obvious, they'd be completely exposed in the air. And you call yourself the head of the Martial Hall? This is wartime, no time for personal matters. If you bother me again, I'll tell Third Brother!"

Ma Hongjun had no choice but to release Bai Chenxiang. The two were now in the honeymoon phase, and looking at his dashing and slender girlfriend, he was really reluctant to part with her.

Bai Chenxiang chuckled, then suddenly leaned in and kissed him on the cheek. "Silly boy. You should focus on your cultivation. I'll come back and report if anything happens." With that, she took to the air again and disappeared into the azure sky in the blink of an eye.

Ma Hongjun touched the spot on his face where he had been kissed, feeling a warm glow in his heart. The longer they spent together, the deeper his affection for Bai Chenxiang grew.

"Hey, Fatty, could your smile be any sillier?"

Ma Hongjun was taken aback. "Did I...did I laugh?"

Seeing his expression, everyone couldn't help but laugh. Dai Mubai even feigned emotion and said, "That's what couples in love are like!"

Three more days passed quickly. At the pace of the Heaven Dou Empire's army, they should have already reached Jialing Pass and established their encampment. Tang San ordered the Min Tang disciples to intensify their reconnaissance efforts and also notified the army guarding the supplies to remain vigilant against enemy attacks.

Two days later, just when Tang San thought his judgment was wrong, the Mintang disciples' reconnaissance finally brought good news.

"Unidentified Soul Masters have been spotted on the west side, numbering fifty. They are moving very fast and are circling behind our supply lines. Please provide instructions, Sect Master."

The report from a Min Tang disciple greatly boosted the morale of the Shrek Seven Devils. Tang San thought for a moment and said, "Fatty, you come with me and Xiao Wu. Boss, you guys stay here and wait for news. Since the Spirit Empire has started its operation, it won't just send one force. If you find anything else, then you can act. After we've eliminated the Spirit Empire's people, we'll return here to regroup. Min Tang disciple, lead the way."

"Yes." The Mintang disciple took to the air, Tang San and Xiao Wu held hands, and Ma Hongjun released his phoenix wings. The three of them took to the air and, led by the Mintang disciple, flew swiftly westward.

Ascending into the air, Tang San immediately spotted his army's supply lines. These lines stretched far and wide, requiring a continuous flow of supplies to replenish the daily consumption of a million-strong army. He also noticed the stone fortresses under construction. Every ten miles, a fortress was being built, capable of garrisoning troops and equipped with powerful crossbows—weapons even Soul Masters feared. Once these mutually protective fortresses were completed, the supply line would be truly secure. Then, by sending out scouts, supply convoys could immediately retreat into the fortresses in the event of an enemy attack. Unless the enemy possessed the capability to breach the fortresses, their efforts would be in vain. And even if they breached one fortress, could they breach ten or a hundred? Any losses would be minimal.

What Tang San and the Shrek Seven Devils had to do was ensure the safety of the logistics support team before these stone fortresses were completed.

The scenery flashed by beneath their feet, and in a short while, the three had flown nearly fifty miles. The Min Tang disciple stopped, spread his wings, and flew to Tang San's side. "Reporting to the Sect Master, they are heading in this direction. Based on their previous speed, they are about twenty miles away. We cannot fly any further, or we will definitely be discovered. From my observation, although there are only fifty enemies, their strength is at least level sixty or higher. Since we cannot get too close, their exact levels are unclear. Please be careful, Sect Master."

The members of the Min clan truly lived up to their reputation as the most skilled scouts among Soul Masters. Their reports were simple and effective, and combined with their own judgment, they saved Tang San a lot of trouble.

"Alright, you continue your investigation. Fatty, let's go down."

The three landed quietly. Ma Hongjun folded his phoenix wings and followed Tang San.

Tang San quickly surveyed the surrounding terrain and said, "We have a forest on our left and hills on our right. Since the enemy has already made their move, we don't know how many Soul Masters they've sent. We need to save as much time as possible. Go and snipe them. Fatty, don't leave my side by more than twenty meters."

As he spoke, Tang San touched the Sea God's mark on his forehead, and a circle of pale blue light quietly spread out, enveloping the three of them. Instantly, they vanished from the ground. What could be more suitable for an ambush than the Vast Ocean Protective Shield?

As Tang San released the Vast Ocean Protective Shield, he also spread his mental energy outwards, fanning out in the direction indicated by the Min Tang disciples. This unbridled mental energy probing was based on his immense mental power; the Spirit Empire's ambush team certainly wouldn't have any experts of Bibi Dong's or Qian Daoliu's caliber, so they naturally couldn't detect their presence.

Soon, Tang San found his target and, together with Ma Hongjun and Xiao Wu, quietly went to meet them.

Fifty Soul Masters, dressed entirely in black, moved silently through the complex terrain devoid of paths. Despite their numbers, they made not a sound, and none of them uttered a word during their advance.

The man at the very front was handsome and appeared quite young, though a hint of gloom lingered between his brows. He was none other than Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan, one of the elders of the Spirit Empire.

These past few days, Yue Guan had been in a very bad mood. Since Ghost Douluo's death, his status in the Spirit Empire had plummeted. The other elders, who used to be very polite to him, were now much colder. The Spirit Hall was a pragmatic place; if you had enough strength, everyone would respect you. In terms of individual strength, Yue Guan wasn't particularly strong among the elders of the Spirit Hall, even slightly inferior to Ghost Douluo. The reason he was respected and ranked high in the Elder Hall was because of his Spirit Fusion Technique with Ghost Douluo. Now that Ghost Douluo was gone, he was the only one left. Although his title of Title Douluo remained unchanged, his standing among the elders had fallen drastically. Especially after angering Bibi Dong in the Star Dou Great Forest, he was instead sent out to lead a team of Soul Masters on a mission that should have been led by Soul Douluo to sabotage the Heaven Dou Empire's logistics.

Of course, given Yue Guan's status as a Title Douluo, the Soul Masters he brought were all at the Soul Emperor level. The other teams, on the other hand, were led by Soul Douluos who were Soul Saints.

The Spirit Empire possessed a profound foundation in Soul Masters, and Bibi Dong attached great importance to this operation. She dispatched five hundred powerful Soul Masters, divided into ten small teams, who quietly bypassed the Heaven Dou Empire's army and reached the rear. Tang San's judgment was entirely correct; Bibi Dong not only intended to harass the Heaven Dou Empire's logistics but also to cut off their supplies as much as possible.

As he walked forward, Yue Guan couldn't help but recall that person's image. Even after a considerable amount of time had passed, he still couldn't forget the scene of Ghost Douluo being pierced through the chest by that golden trident.

His Majesty said that person was Tang San, but Yue Guan didn't quite believe it. How old was Tang San? Only in his early twenties, how could he possibly possess the strength to instantly kill Ghost Douluo? Where exactly was that person? If he was from the Heaven Dou Empire, he would definitely be on the expedition with the army this time. Old Ghost, I wonder if I will ever have the chance to avenge you.

"Attention all personnel, speed up. We are about sixty li from our target. At that point, do not engage the army; focus on burning our supplies. After another ten li, check the oil you are carrying. Remember, once the battle begins, follow my orders and do not linger in combat."

Yue Guan coldly gave the order.

"Yes." The forty-nine voices answered in unison, demonstrating the high quality of these elite warriors from the Martial Soul Empire.

At this moment, they had entered a forest. Yue Guan knew that, according to the map, after passing through this forest and going a short distance over a hill, they would see the supply line of the Heavenly Dou Empire.

Suddenly, a sense of foreboding rose in Yue Guan's heart. Before he could fully perceive it, everything around him instantly transformed into a blue ocean, and the dense shadows of the trees almost instantly isolated him in a separate world. Apart from the jagged blue shadows of the trees, he could no longer see a single subordinate.

"Enemy—attack—!" Yue Guan shouted almost frantically.

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