Free Web NovelChapter 1111: Chapter 441 Strategy to Repel the Enemy_3
Even if they truly couldn’t recover the lost territory, those NPCs were confident in their abilities to rebuild a castle. Although such a choice would incur significant losses, those NPCs would still be able to make that decision if they were willing.
In contrast, if Zhou Tian managed to annihilate the approaching large army of NPCs intent on attacking him, it would signify that for nearly a decade, the NPCs would barely be able to recover, facing such a loss, even the NPC demigods would be unable to bear the responsibility.
Therefore, even if they lost this territory, those NPCs likely couldn’t endure the consequences of losing the large army of NPCs. This reason was why Zhou Tian devised the current plan.
As things seemed to be going smoothly without any accidents, whether the NPC demigods liked it or not, it seemed they had no other choice at that moment. When faced with the current options, they really had only one choice. Hence, upon realizing that their large army was close to defeat, the NPC demigods, despite despising Zhou Tian’s arrangement, still inevitably had to act according to Zhou Tian’s plan.
"Retreat," the NPC demigods grudgingly glanced at Zhou Tian, and ultimately, they had no choice but to issue the order to retreat at that moment.
Understanding their predicament, the NPCs at all levels felt extremely stifled, but still, in the face of the situation at hand, they were forced to earnestly choose to retreat.
"Oh!" Seeing the large army of NPCs being forced to retreat, the beastmen under Zhou Tian immediately burst into cheers.
Zhou Tian’s beastmen indeed had reason to cheer since, with their abilities, defeating a team with over a dozen NPC demigods was nothing short of a miracle. Although the outcome occurred because Zhou Tian exploited the mindset of the NPCs, regardless of the reason, that result was worth celebrating for the beastmen.
Zhou Tian was also pleased, so while his beastmen were cheering, he waited until their emotions had calmed down before he then issued new orders.
Seeing that the NPC demigods had to retreat due to their large army’s condition, Zhou Tian knew the outcome of the war was determined. However, while the result of the war was evident, Zhou Tian was equally aware that the NPC demigods wouldn’t give up so easily. Over the following period, the NPC demigods wouldn’t cease their attacks on him, and at this moment, what he needed to do was simply to repel the NPC demigods’ final struggles.
Thus, although confident he had achieved victory in this battle, Zhou Tian still needed to prepare because if he didn’t do so, it would mean that the NPC demigods still had the capability to turn the tables. frёeweɓηovel.coɱ
As it turned out, Zhou Tian’s thinking was entirely correct. Although the NPC demigods had to retreat due to their large army, they were very resentful about the outcome of the battle. So, shortly after leading the large army away from the battlefield, the NPC demigods soon returned to cause trouble for Zhou Tian again.
"Damn you, die!" The NPC demigods, returning to the battlefield, were in no good mood, already angered by Zhou Tian’s actions. As soon as they entered Zhou Tian’s line of sight, they immediately launched an attack on Zhou Tian and the castle he held, with expressions that genuinely seemed intent on annihilating Zhou Tian and all the beastmen in the castle in one fell swoop.
Having been outsmarted by Zhou Tian, it was no surprise that the group of NPC demigods harbored such thoughts at the time. However, just as the NPC demigods were about to carry out their plans, Zhou Tian’s preparations guaranteed that their objectives would not be easily achieved.
Seeing that the NPC demigods’ attacks were about to land, Zhou Tian immediately reduced the power of the incoming attacks using his Demon-Slaying Short Sword. Then, utilizing his Time Ability while the beastmen in the castle counter-attacked, as they clashed, the NPC demigods’ attacks naturally were in vain.
As expected, no surprises occurred, and though the NPC demigods despised Zhou Tian to the bone, with Zhou Tian’s strength apparent and the NPC demigods previously unable to defeat him, how could they possibly have the capacity to best him now, in their agitated state?
Clearly, as the NPC demigods couldn’t bother Zhou Tian before, it was likewise impossible for them to affect him now. So, while Zhou Tian had made thorough preparations, although the NPC demigods came with a desperate posture, it was unlikely that their extreme efforts would alter the outcome of this battle.
Of course, given the strength of the NPC demigods, if they did not consider retreating, it would be difficult for Zhou Tian to repel them. And truly, if both parties continued to fight this way, it wouldn’t benefit anyone. So, while battling with the NPC demigods, Zhou Tian also made another arrangement in advance, confident that it would definitely force the NPC demigods to retreat.
Old but reliable tactics are practical. The method Zhou Tian used previously to force the NPC demigods to retreat, at this particular moment, he planned to use the same tactics once again to force them back.
This was not some fantastical idea; judging by the situation at the time, Zhou Tian’s arrangements were correct.
Since the NPC demigods had previously had to give up the battle with Zhou Tian due to their large army, now when that large army faced danger again, even though they might still want to trouble Zhou Tian at present, they would likely have no choice but to go back and assist their large army.
When the NPC demigods came to trouble Zhou Tian, they had indeed made arrangements for that large army of NPCs. However, given the constraints of time, it is believed that the NPC demigods had merely drawn that squad a bit farther away before returning to trouble Zhou Tian, with no other arrangements likely made. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)
