"So, what did the Shenglu people say?"

On the Steelbone, Xia Liyang looked at the escort warship major who had gone to make contact.

The major, beaming with delight, replied, "Sir, everything is proceeding as planned."

"The encirclement and suppression of Yan Kingdom has achieved a complete victory. Yan Kingdom's coastal defense line has been completely destroyed, and seven or eight hundred Yan Kingdom warships have been sunk. Our First Fleet has also captured more than three hundred Yan Kingdom warships."

At this point, he pursed his lips and said, "The Sheng Lu people seem a little unhappy because our First Fleet made the greatest contribution and achieved the greatest results in this battle."

Upon hearing this, Xia Liyang's face lit up with joy, and he turned to look at Humphrey beside him.

The major continued, "The Shenglu people said that after the Yan Kingdom's coastal defenses were completely defeated, the allied forces immediately launched a landing operation. After paying a certain price, they captured the Yan Kingdom's South Port. After the loss of the South Port, the Yan Kingdom began to withdraw its lines inland."

"It was at this time that the Shenglu people returned."

"That's all the Sheng Lu people said. It was all exactly what we had anticipated, and as expected, nothing unexpected happened."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xia Liyang laughed loudly, "Of course, there's no way anything could go wrong."

"With four nations forming a fleet for a joint attack, how could a mere Yan Kingdom possibly stop them!"

"If this force is heading towards the Kingdom of Sauri, then I think the Kingdom of Sauri will have a headache."

This joke made the officers present chuckle. After hearing the news, they felt relaxed and their expressions were particularly eased.

Xia Liyang continued, "In the South China Sea battle, the Yan people won by taking advantage of their geographical location and using tricks."

"But can such a victory be replicated?"

"Look, once we got serious, they were completely routed. Their coastal defenses were destroyed, and they even lost their ports. They were utterly powerless to stop us."

Humphrey laughed and said, "Now that they've retreated inland, they'll be even harder to stop once we arrive."

Xia Liyang nodded and said, "Of course."

“I can make a bold prediction.” He narrowed his eyes slightly, then said in a resounding voice:

"By March next year, we will have reached their capital and captured their emperor!"

"Hahahaha." Laughter rang out in waves, filling the air with a joyful atmosphere.