At this time, integrating the strength of the entire clan internally and seeking reinforcements from the outside are both very time-consuming and manpower-intensive tasks, but what they lack now is precisely great power and time.
It should be understood that even though the tribal alliance army launched its attack hastily, the fact that they gathered from various continents to the Jiu Clan could not have been done overnight. Therefore, their preparations were far more thorough than those of the Zhang Huang Clan.
"I have done my utmost, even unto death, with all my might." Tongxuan stood up and bowed deeply to Commander Lang.
"Elder, please don't say such things. If you're going to die, you should die in Tianchao City," Lang Shuai hurriedly said. "I'm giving you all the firearms so that you can weaken the lower-level forces of the clan alliance as much as possible. Giving them to your powerful figures is also for the purpose of protecting the firearms."
"Once our firearms are all destroyed, you must retreat. We will fight the enemy here in Sky Nest City. I believe that by then we will no longer be fighting alone."
“I understand,” Tongxuan nodded.
"Elder, the day you return to Tianchao City will be the day I marry Princess Jinxiu. I will hold a grand wedding in Tianchao City, and you, as my best man, will be indispensable." Lang Shuai added sincerely.
"Very well, this old man will certainly not be absent, and will try his best to bring back a few more powerful figures for you. The defense lines of Luanshi City and Jiuxi City are of utmost importance, so this old man will not waste any more time. I hope that Lord Yue Lao will help out the young master in all matters!" Tong Xuan laughed heartily, cupped his hands in a salute to Wang Yao, and then hurriedly left.
Next, Commander Lang led Wang Yao around Tianchao City and briefly explained the plans for the decisive battle.
The city of Tianchao is surrounded by mountains, collectively known as the Tianchao Mountain Range. To the south are three peaks arranged in a triangular shape: Tianlai Peak, Tianluo Peak, and Tianqing Peak. To the east and west are Tiandu Peak and Tianxiao Peak, respectively. To the north are two parallel peaks: Tiangang Peak and Tianhou Peak.
When Wang Yao first arrived in Zhanghuang Village, the "Fish-Watching Residence" he visited was located at the foot of Tianhou Peak.
These seven peaks are collectively known as the Seven Peaks of Tianchao, and they guard Tianchao City from all sides. Commander Lang's plan is to occupy the advantageous terrain on the three southern peaks, set up defenses layer by layer, and gradually hinder the enemy's advance, and then engage in a decisive battle with the enemy between Tianchao City and the two eastern and western peaks.
The two peaks to the north are used as temporary encampments and rest areas for reinforcements from various tribes. If the battle of Tianchao City is lost, they will also be their retreat route. Commander Lang does not intend to fight to the death with the tribal alliance army. If things really come to a dead end, he will consider retreating to the Yi tribe.
After all, the tribal alliance was too powerful, and the Zhanghuang tribe was caught off guard. He had no confidence in this battle at all.
"The most important thing now is how many reinforcements can come and when they can arrive. Ideally, the reinforcements would take over the defense of the three southern lines of defense and the northern retreat route, while our Zhanghuang clan and the underworld soldiers would defend the eastern and western lines and Tianchao City with all their might," said Commander Lang.
"How about... I go and take a look at the Yi tribe?" Wang Yao asked.
"You don't need to go to the Yi Clan. Lady Lian has already assured me that all the sleeping guards of the Yi Clan will accompany her to escort Princess Jinxiu to the wedding. As for the powerful figures of the Yi Clan, some are already on their way," Commander Lang said, shaking his head.
"What about the Shu and Mao ethnic groups?" Wang Yao asked again.
"It would be best if you could go there. If the Shu and Mao tribes can send enough reinforcements, my confidence in defeating the tribal alliance in Tianchao City will be much higher." Commander Lang nodded repeatedly and immediately arranged a private plane for Wang Yao to fly directly to Cheese City.
“Don’t rush. First, call Qiao Bushi for help and see what he thinks. We also have companions in the Shu tribe. I’ll ask them to urge him on. If there are any problems, we can go later,” Wang Yao said.
Next, Lang Shuai returned to the Tianchao City Palace and first called Qiao Bushi for help. Qiao Bushi did not refuse, but he emphasized that the Shu tribe had not yet broken with the tribal alliance. If they rashly sent troops to start a war with the tribal alliance, they would be in a passive diplomatic position.
However, the Shu tribe's reinforcements will still be sent out in the form of Zhanghuang tribe mercenaries.
"Of course, the term 'mercenary' is just a label. We are all from the Dongchuan lineage, and our fates are intertwined. Chief Lang, you don't need to worry about the hiring fees," Qiao said magnanimously at the end. "Moreover, if nothing unexpected happens, I will also come to Tianchao City to have a drink at your wedding."
After ending his call with Qiao Bushi, Lang Shuai called the Mao tribe chief. The Mao tribe's response was not as straightforward as the Shu tribe's, but they still reassured Lang Shuai, telling him that the tribal alliance's strength in the Jiu tribe's army was not actually that great, and there was no need to worry too much.
“Our tribe is, after all, a member of the tribal alliance. Although we are extremely dissatisfied with the war of aggression launched by the tribal alliance, we have no reason to send reinforcements to you. We can’t fight ourselves.”
"Actually, Chief Lang doesn't need to worry. The Jiu Clan's tribal alliance force is actually just a peacekeeping force. It was originally sent to the Jiu Clan to mediate the dispute between the Broken Bone Clan and the Jiu Clan. That force is not strong and is mainly composed of tribes from the Southern Wilderness Continent."
"You know about the Southern Wilderness. In the past, the various tribes fought each other fiercely. How could they possibly cooperate to fight a war?"
"Don't worry, you don't need to resist. They'll break up halfway through the fight. I don't understand why Qianmian agreed to let them send troops. They probably acted on their own. Those barbarians in the Southern Wilderness are the least organized and disciplined. Chief Lang, don't worry."
Lang Shuai hung up the phone with a dark face and briefly told Wang Yao about the results of his request for help from the two clan chiefs. Wang Yao nodded and first contacted Cai Xia to learn about the situation of the Mao clan.
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