Chapter 1239: Surprise Attack, Ye Qiubai's Stratagem!
Chapter 1239: Chapter 1239: Surprise Attack, Ye Qiubai’s Stratagem!
The Ten Thousand Transformation Thunderstorm Talisman, to be deployed to such a degree, imposed a tremendous burden on Mu Fusheng’s soul.
In other words, before the soul recovered, the Ten Thousand Transformation Thunderstorm Talisman could only be inscribed once.
However, the result was within Mu Fusheng’s expectations.
The Ten Thousand Transformation Thunderstorm Talisman caused immense losses to the Nefarious Demon Region’s army, and the adversary couldn’t possibly press on amid such a plummet in morale.
They would choose to first retreat and regroup before continuing the offensive.
One might think the action of the Nefarious Demon Region to be foolish, continuing the attack, right?
But, the goal of the Nefarious Demon Region wasn’t solely The Mortal Realm; there were other realms thereafter.
Furthermore, although the losses of the Nefarious Demon Region were significant… The Mortal Realm and Immortal Realm suffered even greater losses.
Their combat strength had been directly reduced by over forty percent.
Already at a severe disparity in combat power and numbers, this was now a compounded disaster.
Therefore, the Nefarious Demon Region didn’t need to rush for success; this repeated attrition would allow them to conquer The Mortal Realm completely while preserving more of their own strength!
The Immortal Emperor patted Mu Fusheng’s shoulder and laughed heartily, “Truly worthy of being his disciple, the primary credit for this victory goes to you!”
“I’ll arrange a simple celebration for you when the time comes.”
Mu Fusheng didn’t refuse.
After all, the main purpose of a victory celebration during a great war was to lift the spirits of others.
Returning to the city walls, Ning Chenxin, in the midst of cheering intermixed with cries, sorrows, and mournful screams of cultivators carrying incomplete corpses into the walls, felt somewhat downcast.
The master came over, patted Ning Chenxin on the shoulder and said, “This is the cruelty of war, even for the victorious side, sadness hides behind the sounds of joy and laughter.”
Ning Chenxin, with his brows lowered, asked, “Is war truly unavoidable?”
The master shook his head, “I don’t know, that answer is for you to find.”
“That answer may or may not exist, after all, the law of natural selection has been there since the emergence of humankind on this planet, and each iteration of human evolution has also been through various scales of wars… Thus, I don’t agree with your ideas, yet I want to support your actions,” he continued.
Ning Chenxin nodded, “What we can do now is only to drive the Nefarious Demon Region back, otherwise they will surely cause more casualties.”
After all, with Ning Chenxin’s current strength, he still wasn’t able to sway the course of the war.
In the following two days.
While resting and recovering, the Dark Domain quickly spread the news of their second battle victory.
Meanwhile, Mu Fusheng’s great achievements were also proclaimed during a modest celebration banquet.
Suddenly, all levels of The Mortal Realm were caught up in fervent excitement.
From the initial despair to this moment, everyone harbored a glimmer of hope for survival.
Thus, this even motivated many forces and rogue cultivators of The Mortal Realm to head to the frontlines, either offering support with supplies or reinforcing combat power.
This day, the injuries and depletion of immortal aura of Ye Qiubai and others had also been replenished. They discussed the matter in a tent.
Ye Qiubai laughingly said, “Don’t you think we’ve been too passive?”
Mu Fusheng looked at Ye Qiubai in alarm.
It’s over, the eldest senior brother is starting again …
Shi Sheng scratched his head and said, “Because our strength is weaker than the enemy’s, isn’t it normal to be passive?”
Ye Qiubai countered with a question, “Who says that being weaker must result in a passive position? Shouldn’t we consider that the enemy will also think we won’t take the initiative to attack? In this state of lowered guard, wouldn’t an attack from us potentially turn the tides and uncover more opportunities?”
“If we stay passive and keep getting hit, we’ll inevitably be worn down to death.”
Hong Ying chuckled and said, “In this respect, elder brother’s words are quite right; remaining passive is just a slow path to death.”
The gap in overall strength as well as in numbers was enormous.
Even if the enemy exchanged one-for-one, they could grind down The Mortal Realm and the Immortal Realm to death.
Mu Fusheng covered his forehead, somewhat headache-stricken, and asked, “Then what do you propose we do, elder brother?”
“It’s simple,” Ye Qiubai said, extending a finger with a smile, “If we take the initiative to strike, considering our strength, unless they deploy those from the Divine Emperor Realm or higher, they likely won’t be able to hold us.”
“Two days have already passed, and the enemy must have finished their preparations, ready to launch the third offensive at any moment.”
“When the enemy attacks, we’ll cross the high mountains and destroy their stronghold! Without the supply of resources, their strength will certainly experience a significant reduction, and at the same time, we can limit the personnel at the frontlines of the Nefarious Demon Region.”
This plan was, to say the least, extremely bold.
To attack the enemy’s stronghold, one would surely have to traverse the vast plains and cross the high mountains.
If discovered, we would be surrounded in an instant…
However, if what Ye Qiubai said was achieved, the outcome would be extremely favorable. It could potentially become the turning point for the third offensive.
“But, with so many Divine Emperor Realm experts, demon gods, and Evil Lords on their side,” Mu Wan’er asked softly, “although they cannot act, releasing their divine sense for reconnaissance is still possible. How will we get past their divine sense barrier?”
Ye Qiubai smiled and said, “That’s easy. Didn’t master previously give us magic treasures to conceal our auras? We’ll just need to arrive at the high mountains in advance, then use the magic treasure to hide well. When the enemy crosses over the mountains, that will be our time to act.”
Seeing Ning Chenxin, Blackie and other nodding in agreement, Mu Fusheng looked up at the sky, sighing helplessly.
Master, I truly cannot hold back elder brother!
Immediately,
Ye Qiubai shared the plan with the Immortal Emperor and their teacher.
Both of them were greatly surprised.
Initially, they were reluctant, but after hearing Ye Qiubai’s analysis, they agreed with reluctance.
Simultaneously, Mu Fusheng also carved many talismans and left them here to resist the third offensive from the Nefarious Demon Region.
After all, during the time they would be infiltrating and sabotaging the enemy’s strongholds in the Nefarious Demon Region, there would be a period when they were not present, and the pressure on The Mortal Realm and Immortal Realm in opposing the Nefarious Demon Region would increase.
Before departing, their teacher said gravely, “Remember, safety first. If it appears unfeasible, withdraw immediately!”
“You are The Mortal Realm’s hope, do you understand?”
Ye Qiubai and the others nodded. At the moment night fell, they donned specially made black cloaks, concealed their auras with the magic treasures, and sprinted across the vast plain towards the high mountains beyond the city wall!
On the way, they could sense the enemy’s divine sense sweeping over the plains time and again!
Clearly, the enemy was also guarding against such an eventuality.
Reaching the high mountains without incident, Ye Qiubai and his companions found a place to hide themselves.
Yet before the sun had even risen, they discovered countless armies from the Nefarious Demon Region, concealed under black cloaks, slowly advancing on their bellies!
It seemed the enemy also harbored ideas of launching a surprise attack!
It appears that the defeats in the previous two battles had led the Nefarious Demon Region to take this battle campaign seriously…