About a platoon of Lustful Demons attacked; although their numbers were small, they still filled the entire street.
This is the initial probe force; the commander on the other side is very calm.
Her remaining demon troops, numbering about three companies, were scattered in three directions. After confirming that Liu Nian had no intention of launching a proactive attack, she made the first move.
This formation can put maximum pressure on Liu Nian and also stretch his defensive lines.
Just like in chess, if the opponent has placed five pawns, you can't leave an opening on your side!
The probing succubi surged in from one direction, while the large groups of succubi from the other three directions remained stationary.
Liu Nian had no choice but to take countermeasures: Black Warriors on the left wing, Demons on the right wing, and various mixed forces from the Central Army.
The ranged troops were all on the rooftops, including Liu Nian himself, which allowed them to have the best overall view of the situation.
The opposing cavalry Heart Chasers were also watching from the right flank, and with them present, Liu Nian's terrifying knights were also restrained and could not charge at will.
Once these lustful demons have tested Liu Nian's true strength, they will launch a full-scale invasion.
So far in this battle, Liu Nian has been very passive, with his overall mobility inferior to his opponents, making it impossible for him to take the initiative.
Unlike ranged units that are like children playing house, ground-based attacking units are different.
These lustful demons directly shattered the skeleton warriors that Liu Nian was facing. Keep in mind that the number of skeleton warriors was twice that of the demons, yet they were still easily routed by the demons.
Not satisfied with just smashing through the skeleton army, these powerful cleaver troops charged straight into the ghoul legion's ranks and engaged them in fierce combat.
The ghouls led by the ghoul lord were noticeably stronger than the skeleton warriors, but only slightly.
They had a slight numerical advantage, but were still no match for the succubi. They held out for only a little longer than the skeletons before being defeated.
The mummies and zombies that followed fared no better, getting completely destroyed by them.
This charge was quite spectacular and also very unexpected by Liu Nian.
Seeing the easily defeated Zhongjun, Liu Nian's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot. He was truly a disgrace to the undead!
Who would have thought that the lustful demon's attack desires were so powerful that they actually overwhelmed Liu Nian's entire Zhongjun.
In just one round trip, and even though it was a probing attack, Liu Nian's skeleton warriors and ghoul legion were defeated. Now only the ghoul lord and a few ghouls around him are still fighting desperately, while the rest of the units have been killed.
The Dread Knight was unable to enter the battlefield at this moment, as the Heartseeker on the opposite side was watching intently and constantly adjusting its direction.
As a counterweight to them, the Dread Knight must also constantly make adjustments.
The only true opponent for cavalry is another cavalry; otherwise, if the Heart Chasers charged in, it would be a disaster.
With limited troops at his disposal, Liu Nian felt uncertain as he looked at the dense, purple mass of lustful demons opposite him.
Their overall combat effectiveness was several levels higher than Liu Nian's troops, and their commanders were even more outstanding than the enemies they had encountered before.
If all else fails, they will have to resort to passive defense. The signal flare has already been fired, and reinforcements will arrive within an hour at the latest. This is the only thing that comforts Liu Nian at this stage.
The unstoppable lust demon broke through two lines of defense and headed straight for Liu Nian's main camp.
There was no other way. The evil spirits that had been dormant for so long were finally brought out by Liu Nian. Now, only they and the Black Warrior could stop the attack of the lust demons.
A platoon of evil spirits and a platoon of black-clad warriors—that's Liu Nian's current reliance.
The opposing side only deployed a platoon of lust demons, so Liu Nian could only call upon the evil spirits defending the left flank to come and provide support, which made Liu Nian feel frustrated.
What's even more frustrating is yet to come. Watching the demons and lustful monsters fight to a standstill, the opposing commander seemed lost in thought.
She immediately ordered her three platoons of succubi to split into three directions and begin to break down Liu Nian's defenses.
A full-scale attack is impossible; the terrain of the streets doesn't allow it, and this is Liu Nian's only hope.
If this were a battle on a plain, this wave could have directly routed Liu Nian's troops.
Now that the Slaanesh demons, who were probing the attack, have been exposed to Liu Nian's ranged firepower, Liu Nian cast a group slow spell on them and decided to give them a ranged firepower baptism first.
Long-dormant cave demons also emerged from various walls; they resembled spiders and could stand on steep walls.
Arrows mixed with spider webs hurtled towards the slowed succubus. The skeleton warriors and ghouls that were given to you for nothing were all for this attack; hopefully, it will make a big difference.
Looking at the enemy troops exposed to long-range fire, Liu Nian silently prayed in his heart.
Perhaps these succubi had low ranged defense, or perhaps the sudden ranged firepower was too fierce.
The exhausted succubus was first bound in place by spider webs and unable to move, and then it was focused by ranged fire and killed on the spot.
This unexpected victory allowed Liu Nian to save face somewhat; at least the evil spirits no longer had to run back and forth in exhaustion, and they could continue to be vigilant against the left-wing lust demons that attempted to rush up.
Suddenly, a group of spiders appeared, each with the ability to bind target units. This discovery made the opposing commander somewhat wary.
And that damned necromancer even has a group slowing skill, which is giving Ophelia a bit of a headache.
However, in terms of overall strength, I am far superior to that mage.
Her succubus army is still active, subtly forming an encirclement.
Liu Nian knew they were testing her, trying to see if she still had the magic to turn the tide of the battle.
Unable to suppress them now, Liu Nian used the Spirit Gathering Technique to recall the troops he had just lost.
The troops on the left and right flanks also changed positions as they moved.
The spiders created a new surprise for Liu Nian, filling the gaps on both sides of the street with their silk.
Liu Nian tried stepping on it; the spider web was very sturdy, giving the feeling of stepping on solid ground.
Spiders have a speed boost when walking on their webs, allowing them to attack from angles that seem unbelievable to Liu Nian.
Ophelia's three companies had already surrounded Liu Nian's troops from beyond the range of long-range fire, but instead of attacking, they surrounded Liu Nian and his group in the center.
Liu Nian kept an eye on the direction of their main camp, trying to guess what their commander would do next.
Time is on Liu Nian's side. It's best if they don't attack first. The Spirit Gathering Technique also has a cooldown, so it's best to wait until it recovers.
To prevent running out of mana for the upcoming battle, Liu Nian drank a bottle of magic potion beforehand.
Ophelia knew that the longer the conflict dragged on, the worse it would be for her. The current situation was in her favor. If she launched a general offensive, the enemy's ranged units would be crippled in the ensuing melee.
The idea that the mage had a backup plan was just my own guess. When did I become so suspicious?
"Pass down the order: all bacteria must attack! We must decide the victor in a short time!" Ophelia instructed her adjutant, a succubus maid.
"yes."
The succubus walked to the flag bearer, and as the flag signals were given, all the troops began their attack despite the ranged fire.
Total war has officially begun!
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