"Qianlixiang sent a message just now and found that you hadn't responded, so she guessed that a fight had broken out, and it turned out to be true."
Lin Xiuyuan looked closely and realized that the enemy's reinforcements did not seem to have arrived.
Why did Zhong Kangshun lead his men directly into battle?
At this time.
Taking advantage of the enemy's fear of Lin Xiuyuan's arrival and the gray-haired old man's apprehension, the enemy ordered their formation to shrink, allowing Zhong Kangshun to escape with the remaining Yunxiao disciples and quickly reunite with them.
"Huh? I was just following the established tactics to contain the enemy."
Zhong Kangshun was taken aback, not understanding why Lin Xiuyuan said this, but he quickly realized that something must have changed in the situation.
"What's wrong? Could it be that the enemy didn't respond in one of the ways we anticipated?"
Zhong Kangshun immediately frowned, feeling somewhat uneasy.
Their current tactical arrangements have anticipated many possible scenarios. If the opponent breaks with convention, then their entire operation will come to an end.
But that's unlikely; there are only so many ways to handle such situations...
Or rather, is it the worst-case scenario?
Lin Xiuyuan shook his head and said, "The enemy sent three armies. I thought one of them was coming to your place, but I didn't expect... It seems you saw that the enemy was retreating? So you went out to meet them."
Zhong Kangshun immediately breathed a sigh of relief and nodded, saying, "Yes, I saw them withdraw some of their forces, presumably to support other areas, so we went out to meet them!"
Lin Xiuyuan frowned, then relaxed. It seemed that the enemy was not being held back by Zhong Kangshun's squad, but instead, contrary to their usual behavior, attacked the other three locations.
Presumably, they have already guessed that Zhong Kangshun's squad was merely being displayed in the open to draw fire.
So you don't intend to pay attention to them and instead focus on defeating the other main forces?
Lin Xiuyuan guessed that this was probably the case, and it was highly likely.
After the surprise attack on the camp, it's only natural that the independent cultivators have become more cautious.
However, although the guess was wrong, it's not a big problem.
"I've already made arrangements and launched the third step ahead of schedule. All sides are currently converging, so it seems we'll have to wait a bit until the three armies have converged and surrounded us!"
Lin Xiuyuan's expression was somewhat solemn.
Judging from this move, it will only delay and prolong the conflict.
Undoubtedly, the risks have increased further!
"So fast? Then what are you...?"
Zhong Kangshun was taken aback. According to the plan, the third step would only have a chance of success after the second step had yielded significant results.
Moreover, the fact that only three armies have been dispatched is within expectations and sufficient to handle the situation.
Why was it launched ahead of schedule...?
But when he thought of Lin Xiuyuan personally leading the team, he immediately understood what the other party meant.
After all, both sides were the ones who formulated this tactical strategy, and it was he who added a lot of details to make it perfect, naturally taking into account all aspects.
Zhong Kangshun couldn't help but show some worry on his face, and said, "Is this appropriate? You are the top seed of Yunxiao. If you were to get into trouble or something happened to you, it would be more serious than the interests of this place!"
"It's alright. In this level of battle, with our cultivation and combat strength, what could possibly happen?"
Lin Xiuyuan waved his hand, then sighed and said, "However, this will cause heavy losses to all the Yunxiao subordinates under my command."
Zhong Kangshun nodded and remained silent for a moment.
Indeed, with their level of skill, even if surrounded by a large army, it would be difficult to capture them unless they were simultaneously suppressed by several Purple Mansion cultivators and subjected to the power of an array.
As for his subordinates, that's another story; most likely, nine out of ten will survive.
However, those who reach this level are not kind-hearted people; for the sake of the struggle on the path, they cannot tolerate compassion!
Moreover, which of his subordinates didn't get involved in this situation because of a struggle for interests and power?
As long as the overall situation remains uncertain, it is enough to pave a path to higher realms for those who survive the victory.
This is why they are united in this risky plan. Aside from their sense of belonging and strong sense of community, this is the biggest reason.
"Then let's fight! Let's see if we can completely push forward the third step of the plan. If we succeed, we can settle the score!"
After swallowing several pills, Zhong Kangshun's magical power surged forth once more, preparing to charge in again.
Lin Xiuyuan nodded, looked at the army of rogue cultivators who had already shrunk their formation and were ready for battle, slowly took out the Falling Mountain Hammer, and said to a disciple beside him:
"Send a message to each team, instructing them to hold off the enemy at the resource sites and temporarily halt their convergence. Once the three armies are pressing closer to this location, they can then converge and execute the third step of the plan!"
The enemy has not yet sent reinforcements. If they gather in advance and the reinforcements discover that the resource area is deserted, the scattered cultivator camp will be very vigilant and may even send personnel back to defend it.
That concludes the third step of the plan; we can only continue to build on our advantages and then devise a new strategy.
Currently, the only option is to engage in battle and draw the enemy's three armies into a pincer movement.
Undoubtedly, the risks have increased significantly, which is why Lin Xiuyuan sighed.
But now that a viable opportunity had presented itself, Lin Xiuyuan was unwilling to give it up.
Now that we've arrived, there's no way we can turn back; we must see this through to the end.
After giving the instructions...
Lin Xiuyuan coldly ordered, "Kill."
Instantly, the group of Cloud Sky subordinates behind him revealed a chilling killing intent in their eyes.
Even the disciples who had just emerged from the battle had resolute expressions. After swallowing pills and recovering slightly, they each channeled their magical power to rise up.
With reinforcements like Lin Xiuyuan arriving, what is there to fear?
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