Within the residence of the Border General.
Chu Yuan was sitting in the commander's chair that initially belonged to Feng Lin; on both sides of him were the commanders of various armies and camps.
Millions of troops were stationed at the border; naturally, there were not enough residences in the area.
However, Feng Lin, being an experienced and stable person, had set up the camp long in advance. Chu Yuan had not immediately launched an attack either, but had allowed the soldiers to rest for three days.
More than 2 million troops were stationed at the border, and Chu Yuan had also distributed a large number of elixirs to them.
Three days' time, although it was insufficient to produce top-notch masters, it sufficed to ensure that all soldiers in the border area could enhance their cultivation up to the merit-channel stage.
"General Feng, you have been guarding the border for many years and you are most familiar with the situation here. Please share it with everyone." Chu Yuan said.
"Alright, if that's the case, I'll briefly describe the circumstances at the border." Feng Lin picked up a stack of reports: "Not long ago, in order to cooperate with King Wei's movement, Da Qian launched an attack on our border in Nan County. Their forces reached up to 4 million, twice the number of our army.
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However, after the Dawu rebellion was quelled, they once again stationed their troops at the border; they neither withdrew nor retreated. There is another piece of news, upon learning that Dawu has mobilized its entire army, the four countries including Da Qian, Da Lu, Da Zhi, and Great Sheng, have stationed their troops at the border, making it a real coalition of the four countries."
"What is the total number of the coalition army from the four countries?" Lu Qianfu asked.
"Around 10 million. Although the army led by our Dawu, together with the Beast Corps, greatly outnumbers them, as it is commonly known, it takes twice the number of troops to lay siege to a city, especially when the border on their side is much stronger than ours.
I also received news that the Warlord of Da Qian and the rest of the three countries have sent experts at the Half-Step-Peeking God level, roughly tens of people."
Although Feng Lin knew that Chu Yuan had quite a few experts at the Half-Step-Peeking God level, it was evident that the other side was also well-prepared.
His vast and grand march with an army of 10 million was impossible to keep secret.
Apparently, the simultaneous movement of the four countries indicated that they realized Chu Yuan first aimed at conquering Da Qian. If they just watched from the sidelines, they might end up suffering due to the loss of their ally.
"So, we infer that the four countries have sent their elite troops. Once we break through the border and wipe out their elite troops in this battle, we can move directly towards the Imperial City of Da Qian."
Hearing that the four countries have sent Half-Step-Peeking God level experts, Chu Yuan smiled: "Send an order for the army to rest for three days. Three days later, at noon, we shall launch an attack and open the gate to Da Qian. We will decide the fate of this world in this battle!"
The order was issued swiftly like lightning, and all kinds of war machines were promptly moved to the border.
"This prince is not sure about this." The Warlord Lin Yu said: "However, one thing is certain. There are countless powerful people in Dawu's army, but the most unpredictable is the emperor of Dawu. He is a more formidable figure than Chu Yi. I originally thought that after Chu Yi's death, Dawu would be exhausted. But unexpectedly, an even more terrifying person has emerged.
According to the reports from my spies, his realm is not beyond Half-Step-Peeking God, but his strength definitely surpasses that of a Half-Step-Peeking God."
The others from the three countries nodded upon hearing this. Could an ordinary person have the courage to organize an army of millions personally and expedition to Dawu?
Consequently, someone said, "Warlord Lin Yu is valiant in battle. Facing the personal expedition of the Emperor of Dawu, what brilliant strategy do you have? You just say it, and we'll do as you say."
"Since that's the case, this prince will share his views. To clash head-on with Dawu's army of millions is foolish. Thus, we should make full use of our own strength."
The Warlord Lin Yu confidently said, "The border of Da Qian has been fortified since its establishment. Now, more than 500 years have passed; how strong it is! The average city attack equipment can hardly breach it. Even if it confronts a real Peeking God master, it would not be easily defeated."
"He leads millions of troops and also has 8 million beasts. Although it seems grand, there is actually a major weakness. If he could win in one fell swoop, it would be fine. However, if the attack gets slowed down and they get stuck here, the pressure on the rear will be massive. Even Dawu's national strength will find it hard to keep up.
At that time, they will fail without fighting, and their troops will collapse."
Warlord Lin Yu's plan consisted of only a single word, that is, to guard — to guard until Dawu fails to keep up with the rear. Their army will then crumble.
"Warlord Lin Yu's words make sense. We should exhaust Dawu. He is using the national strength of a single country to face the military forces of our four countries. When his army of millions crumbles, it will be the day we march out. We will then be able to march forward without any competition."
"That's right. Dawu must be wiped out, or else we will always live in fear."
"Today, the biggest weakness of Dawu lies in their emperor. He's actually contemplating a national annihilation war without stability and development. There is indeed going to be a national annihilation, but it won't be us, but his Dawu!"
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The powerful forces present discussed fervently and were all looking forward to the upcoming war. Hearing the analysis of Warlord Lin Yu, they all saw it as an opportunity.
"This prince has brought a large number of high-quality law crystals from the country this time, which should be enough to operate the city defense array to the extreme and exhaust them." The Warlord laughed: "The little emperor of Dawu can quickly quell the turmoil in Dawu and mobilize the national forces in a short period of time, which must be due to his secret."
As soon as they heard the word 'secret', everyone became interested.
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Three days passed in a flash. Inside the border of Dawu.
"First, break through the border, then attack the Imperial City. It should be time to fulfill my choice of nation annihilation."
Chu Yuan's eyes at this moment also turned into devouring eyes, as if he had swallowed Da Qian whole.