“Eight hundred thousand? I remember when Her Majesty the Empress formed the Ever Victorious Army, there were one million people. In the past six months, the number has increased, but now there are only eight hundred thousand. So many heroes have died.” Yun Xin’s tone was heavy, and her eyes were slightly red.
Yunju looked around at everyone present, knowing that they were all feeling bad.
She glanced at Yunxin again and patted the back of her hand.
Upon receiving the signal, Yunxin quickly sniffed, stopping the tears welling up in her eyes.
Murong Zirui sighed and said in a heavy tone, "If it weren't for Eunuch Wu leading the Dragon Guards and Phoenix Guards to arrive in time today, we would have suffered even more casualties. The disparity between us and the enemy is too great now, and we need to make a careful plan."
The atmosphere in the tent became heavy.
Just then.
"Urgent report, urgent report, General!" A young officer rushed into the tent despite being stopped.
Those present frowned slightly in dissatisfaction, finding the behavior unruly and improper.
However, situations on the battlefield can change rapidly, and it's understandable that there might be emergencies.
What on earth happened? Why are you in such a panic?
"What is it?" Xiao Jue asked hurriedly.
The young man looked around at everyone present, his gaze lingering between Yun Ju and Yun Xin for a few seconds.
With unfamiliar faces around, he hesitated for a moment, unsure whether he should speak.
Xiao Jue said frankly, "Even so, we're all on the same side."
"Reporting to the general, the enemy has sent two million reinforcements," the young general said hurriedly, taking a deep breath.
"What?" Upon hearing this, everyone stood up from their chairs in shock.
"Two million reinforcements? How could two million reinforcements suddenly arrive?" Yunxin stared wide-eyed in shock.
"Have you found out which continent the two million reinforcements come from?" Xiao Jue asked calmly.
The young general nodded and respectfully replied, "General, it is the Netherworld Army. They are flying the Netherworld Army's flag and are estimated to reach the enemy camp in three days."
This was discovered by the guards on patrol outside. After investigating, they quickly sent the news back.
"They can reach the enemy camp in less than three days. That's too fast. Our million reinforcements won't arrive for several more days. This situation is terrible." Yun Ju's expression was icy.
Xiao Jue subconsciously looked at Eunuch Wu, only to see that Eunuch Wu's brows were furrowed, clearly also shocked.
"Understood, you may leave now. Keep an eye on things and report back immediately if there is any news." Xiao Jue waved his hand, dismissing the young general.
"Yes, General." The young general replied, saluted, and left.
"General, what should we do? If the enemy's two million troops arrive, even if our reinforcements come, their strength will still be twice ours." A tall, thin general hurriedly asked Xiao Jue.
Xiao Jue pondered for a moment, "Don't spread this matter around for now, so as not to shake the morale of the army. There is no need for drills tomorrow and the day after. Tell the soldiers to rest well and recuperate. They have been fighting all day and need to rest well. As for the wounded soldiers, Yun Ju and Yun Xin told the people of Shenyi Valley not to be stingy with medicine. In addition, send a small team to find the supplies that have not yet been delivered."
"General, then..." The tall, thin general was about to ask another question when Xiao Jue interrupted him.
"I'll think about the enemy reinforcements carefully before making a decision." Xiao Jue turned around, his back to the crowd.
"Everyone, step back. Make two clean tents for Eunuch Wu, Yunju, and Yunxin to stay in. Set up the other two tents tomorrow," Xiao Jue said coldly.
"Yes, General." The men acknowledged the order and withdrew.
After Xiao Jue and the others had all left, he let out a deep sigh.
This tough battle doesn't seem to be going to be easy.
The Underworld Continent has deployed an additional two million troops. It is unclear whether this was the Underworld's own decision or the idea of the Ghost Continent and the Void Continent.
Upon thinking of this, a flash of inspiration struck Xiao Jue, and he immediately called out loudly for help.
"Xiao Yi".
Xiao Yi had just walked outside the tent when he heard Xiao Jue's call, so he quickly lifted the curtain and went inside.
"Master, is there anything you need me to do?" Xiao Yi carried in hot water, placed it on a shelf, and then walked up to Xiao Jue to answer.
He went out with the others just now to get some hot water for Xiao Jue to wash up.
Xiao Jue whispered, "Send a message to the nearby First Tower outpost and have them find two spies skilled in stealth to find out if the Ghost Continent and the Void Continent are aware of the two million new troops added to the Underworld."
Xiao Yi's heart skipped a beat. "Does the master suspect that the two million troops were acted upon by the Netherworld Continent on its own?"
Xiao Jue shook his head. "It's just a guess. The cooperation between the three continents will definitely be a check and balance, and there won't be an unequal situation. The Ghost Continent and the Void Continent should have a closer relationship. They each sent only one million troops, which, together with the two million troops of the Underworld Continent, will form a check and balance."
"But then the Netherworld Continent sent another two million troops, which broke the balance of power. The scales tipped completely in favor of the Netherworld Continent. Now, the Netherworld Continent has a chance of winning if it directly confronts the Ghost Continent and the Void Continent."
"After all, with four million and two million troops respectively, as long as the Netherworld Continent performs normally, suppressing the Ghost Continent and the Void Continent shouldn't be a problem." Xiao Yi picked up where Xiao Jue left off and continued.
Xiao Jue smiled and nodded, acknowledging Xiao Yi's words, "Your analysis is good, you've improved."
Xiao Yi chuckled, somewhat embarrassed, "It's all thanks to Master's excellent teaching."
Ever since the Emperor and Empress went to the Xuancang Continent, the master has often taught him to analyze simulated battlefield situations. Perhaps the master foresaw the current war back then. It has to be said that the master is truly amazing; it has actually come in handy now.
Xiao Yi pulled himself out of his thoughts and frowned slightly. "But the Netherworld Continent still wants to cooperate with these two continents, right?"
Xiao Jue raised an eyebrow. "Oh? What's the basis for that claim?"
Xiao Yi knew that his master was testing him, so he quickly revealed his thoughts: "The two million troops from the Netherworld Continent are about to arrive, but Ming Siqing has not made any move. I guess he still wants to cooperate with these two continents. Otherwise, he could have broken away from the Ghost Continent and the Void Continent and formed his own camp."
"Perhaps the Netherworld Continent is doing this simply to gain more influence," Xiao Yi added.
Xiao Yi was right. Ming Siqing simply didn't want to be restrained anymore. He only wanted to suppress the Ghost Continent and the Void Continent, not to break off relations and refuse to cooperate.
Xiao Jue sneered, "What the Ghost Continent and the Void Continent will think when they see these two million reinforcements is not something Ming Siqing can decide."
"Enough, there's no point in saying more. The most important thing now is to find out whether the Ghost Continent and the Void Continent knew about the arrival of these two million people." Xiao Jue shook his head, clearing his mind of all speculation.
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