Free Web NovelChapter 1229: Chapter 1229 Lead The Troops
Ye Liuyun used the Black Tower to teleport first to the Fyeng family, where he checked on the relatives, and then he took Xia Tianqiong and Lingshuang with him to the imperial palace.
Emperor Xia didn’t immediately bring up the matters but instead warmly hosted him with the grandeur of a family banquet.
After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Emperor Xia began to talk to Ye Liuyun.
As for Xia Tianqiong and Xia Lingshuang, Emperor Xia did not ask them to leave. They were now both under Ye Liuyun’s command, and he no longer had the authority to dictate their actions.
"The foreign race is closing in on our southern border. In the past month, more than ten crucial cities have fallen to their forces!"
The first words from Emperor Xia startled Ye Liuyun.
Ye Liuyun, Xia Tianqiong, and the others immediately realized that their earlier speculations were correct. Emperor Xia was about to request their assistance in the war.
"Isn’t there a large army of the Devil Clan and the Dynasty in the South?" Ye Liuyun asked in astonishment.
"The Devil Clan has internal traitors, causing significant losses, and they are on the verge of collapse. As for the other armies, they are mainly there to delay as much as possible. There are not enough elite troops!"
Emperor Xia and Ye Liuyun both sighed.
"Do we have a map?" Ye Liuyun asked the Xia Emperor.
He knew Emperor Xia’s maps would undoubtedly be the most accurate and comprehensive.
Emperor Xia transmitted a detailed map to Ye Liuyun using Divine Sense. The map clearly marked various locations, topography, and the deployment of forces on both sides. freёwebnoѵel.com
The cities occupied by the foreign race were already marked in black on the map.
The recently lost cities, more than ten in total, were also highlighted on the map.
After looking at the map, Ye Liuyun furrowed his brow.
He hadn’t anticipated that the situation in the South was so dire.
"From the looks of it, the foreign race will soon reach the central region!"
After examining the map, Ye Liuyun let out a long sigh.
Emperor Xia nodded in solemn agreement, refraining from further words.
"When does the royal family plan to launch a counteroffensive?" Ye Liuyun asked promptly
"At least half a year of preparation is needed! Right now, having three months seems quite optimistic!"
The Xia Emperor paused for a moment, then continued, "In case the foreign race breaks through to the central region, their progress will accelerate further! Even if the troops are not fully prepared, we’ll have to confront them at that point. If the central region falls, we won’t be able to stop the foreign race any longer!"
Ye Liuyun nodded in agreement.
The Corpse Demons of the foreign race are spreading too rapidly, and the central region requires defenses on all sides. Once the foreign race breaches the central region, even with all their forces, they wouldn’t be able to hold the line.
Ye Liuyun glanced at the map once again. On the southern border, only a few isolated cities remained.
Their passage to the southern Devil Clan had been cut off by the foreign race, and now both sides could no longer get in touch.
"First, reestablish the connection with the Devil Clan, and then join forces with them to recapture the recently lost cities, expanding our defensive perimeter. How does this strategy sound?" Ye Liuyun inquired of Emperor Xia.
Emperor Xia nodded in agreement at first, approving of Ye Liuyun’s plan. However, he then shook his head with a hint of resignation.
"Of course, that’s the best approach. However, the foreign race is not lacking in spiritual intelligence either, and they’ll also anticipate our eagerness to ally with the Devil Clan. So, the resistance will undoubtedly be significant. The dynasty’s current strength can only hold the southern borders. We can’t spare the resources to make a breakthrough."
"I’ll lead the troops!"
Ye Liuyun offered.
Emperor Xia chuckled at the response.
"Do you think I’m trying to deceive you, deliberately weakening your strength?"
Standing up, Ye Liuyun spoke earnestly, "The Central Continent is the home of us all. Protecting our homeland is a responsibility I must fulfill. The greater the strength, the greater the responsibility. I’ll take on the task of opening the passage to the Devil Clan!"
"Excellent! The greater the strength, the greater the responsibility!"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xia rose from his seat, his excitement matching that of Ye Liuyun’s.
He could see that Ye Liuyun’s decision was made entirely without considering personal gain.
"If everyone could be like you, we wouldn’t have to worry about the foreign race not being eradicated!" Emperor Xia greatly appreciated Ye Liuyun.
"Right. When I lead the troops, you can write an article about this!" Ye Liuyun suggested.
The Emperor Xia nodded in agreement. He was determined to utilize this opportunity to rally the Central Continent against the foreign race, raising awareness and garnering support from the people. It was a necessary step to take.
Indeed, Ye Liuyun’s decision to lead an expedition could be seen as the trumpet call for a counterattack. His forces would serve as the vanguard in this endeavor.
The moment for a major counterattack wasn’t too far away now!
"The Alchemist Alliance should cooperate with us in our publicity!" Emperor Xia suggested.
"Definitely!" Ye Liuyun happily agreed.
"How many troops do you plan to bring this time?" Emperor Xia asked Ye Liuyun.
"About two hundred thousand, I think. Too many would make us less flexible. We can send the additional three hundred thousand when needed," Ye Liuyun replied.
"Very well. But remember, speed is of the essence in war. Once word spreads, we must arrive at the battlefield swiftly. Otherwise, spies among the foreign race may leak the information, and we won’t catch them off guard!"
Emperor Xia earnestly advised Ye Liuyun.
"Alright!" Ye Liuyun agreed before taking his leave with Xia Tianqiong and the others to return to Yicity, where he would begin making preparations.
Before leaving, he needed to ensure the safety of Yicity and his family to prevent anyone from kidnapping his loved ones and using them to coerce Ye Liuyun’s actions on the battlefield.
Zhuge Feiyu, in cooperation with Ye Liuyun, recruited a number of experts from the Alchemist Alliance to assist them.
Some high-level feral beasts were marked with Slaving Seals by Ye Liuyun and assigned to Liang Xue and others. freeweɓnovēl.coɱ
"Who are you planning to take with you? Having someone by your side can provide support. You can’t go alone, can you?" Liang Xue asked, inquiring about which woman Ye Liuyun intended to bring along.
"I won’t bring anyone! I’m going to war, not for leisure!"
Ye Liuyun believed that Xia Tianqiong and Lingshuang needed to gather information, while Wu Qingcheng, Su Miaoyin, and others were assisting Liang Xue with the business. He thought it was better not to bring them along.
Moreover, battling the foreign race was fraught with danger, and it wouldn’t be safe to bring them along.
While Liang Xue wished someone would be there to take care of Ye Liuyun, she also feared it might affect his performance, so she didn’t push the matter further.
During the farewell between Ye Liuyun and his parents, Fyeng Wanru insisted on accompanying him, stating that it would be an opportunity to hone her Asura sword technique.
With that, Ye Liuyun agreed to Fyeng Wanru’s request and brought her into the Spatial World, keeping it a secret from the others.
On Qin Peng’s side, they were busy with preparations. The resources needed for twenty thousand troops were substantial.
Zhuge Feiyu kept allocating spiritual stones, elixirs, and other resources continuously.
Spiritual stones were not only required for the power sources of warships and such but also for the soldiers to replenish their genuine energy during battles.
Zhu Youfu was working tirelessly on his formations and dried meat, providing full support to Qin Peng’s army.
Feral beasts, equipment, warships, and more were given special attention by Liang Xue and Captain One-eyed as they assisted Qin Peng in making necessary upgrades and changes.
