Chapter 2099 - 2103: News from Yueya City

At the moment he saw the intelligence report sent by Xiao Zhuang, Qin Tian's heart was incredibly tense.

He took a deep breath and opened the envelope.

No miracle happened.

Yueya City has been breached!

Xu Kuan and others originally had 450,000 troops in Yueya City, but after a battle with the Golden Armor Army, 100,000 were killed. In the end, they had no choice but to order a joint retreat, taking 350,000 troops to defend at West Liang Mountain and West Capital!

"Boss, this Ice Emperor's Golden Armor Army is truly formidable, although it's a bit weaker than our Qin Family Army, it might still have over forty percent chance against us."

"Their combat power is too strong. Our soldiers sustained and struggled before three barriers, but in the end couldn't hold it, they had to retreat."

"Ye Kun was injured, Che Aijun was also injured. The eight top warriors Long Yin sent to reinforce us, lost one and two others were injured. Under General Xu Kuan's command, the offensive and defensive battle in Yueya City was fought well enough. It's just that the disparity in soldier combat strength is too great, even fighting two against one wasn't enough."

"Moreover, even among experts, there are gaps. Ye Kun and Che Aijun are Small Immortal Realm masters, but completely couldn't handle the challenge from their Great Immortal Realm opponents. Even the Great Immortal Realm experts sent by Dragon Hidden Sect could barely withstand the Golden Armor Army's attack, and couldn't hold their own against even Deputy Commander Guo Hongtian in a one-on-one confrontation. We lack experts on the front lines..."

Qin Tian looked at the long situation report written by Xiao Zhuang, feeling tense and conflicted, his thoughts were a tangled mess.

To put it simply, in the Yueya City battle, in terms of tactics, the West State Army was not inferior at all.

It's just that they lost on soldier combat strength, and on the shock and damage potential of the experts!

But at this moment, Qin Tian had no choice. Among them, the only true expert who could make a showing was himself.

Among his brothers, Zhao Lanjin and Duan Xiaodao had both just recently advanced to the early stage of Great Immortal Realm, their strength was comparable to the eight experts sent by Dragon Hidden Sect.

They could handle some mid-tier experts of the Golden Armor Army, and even jointly deal with experts like Guo Hongtian.

However, according to Xiao Zhuang's letter, the Ice Emperor's forces had at least twenty Great Immortal Realm experts!

If they really fought, they would not be opponents at all!

"Ugh..."

Qin Tian was going crazy, he wanted to return to West State to reinforce, but was worried that the Demon Clan couldn't withstand the upcoming resurgence of the Demon King.

After hesitating multiple times, Qin Tian made a risky decision, saying to Jin Lin: "Brother Jin, I heard the Demon King has sent another expert, reputedly comparable to Xuan Tianyue, leading fifteen thousand troops to once again unite local forces to attack us. Do you know this person? Where do they initially plan to establish their base?"

"It's Gao Zhanying, the Demon King's most capable lieutenant. Allegedly more powerful than Xuan Tianyue, he's the most trusted General of the Demon King."

Jin Lin didn't know what Qin Tian intended to do and said, "Fifteen thousand troops, I estimate they are on their way from Demon City to Demon Cloud City. Without a doubt, if they are planning an attack, it will definitely be aimed at Feng City and Demon Cloud City. At that point, we'll be forced into the southwest corner of the Demon Clan Domain, with no escape."

"So, we must guard Demon Cloud City, otherwise we'll just be waiting for reinforcements."

"As for where Gao Zhanying will station the main forces... that's somewhat predictable. Currently, the closest locations to us are Nanshui City and Demon Stone City. Nanshui City is a hillside city on the mountainside, for security, Gao Zhanying might station there, as it is a military fortress."

"Demon Stone City is quite similar to our Demon Cloud City, it is the first major city in the southern part of the Demon Clan. Previously its strength was on par with our Demon Spirit City and Demon Cloud City, but later the City Lord of Demon Stone City had no choice but to compromise with the Demon King. It originally had a garrison of ten thousand, but in the end, the Demon King took away the military authority there, leaving only two thousand soldiers. It's also possible for Gao Zhanying to choose to station in Demon Stone City, as it is more economically prosperous."

"Of course, Demon Stone City is located on a plain, easy to attack but hard to defend. If they fear us attacking, they would definitely not choose to station the main base there."

Listening to Jin Lin's analysis, Qin Tian asked, "How far is it between Demon Stone City and Nanshui City?"

"Over five hundred kilometers, for marching troops, nearly a day's travel." Jin Lin looked at Qin Tian, saying, "Brother Qin, what are you planning to do?"

"I want to take proactive action."

"What?"

Jin Lin was immediately incredulous upon hearing Qin Tian's words, saying, "Brother Qin, the Demon King sent an even stronger person, with more troops, yet you want to launch an offensive? This doesn't seem likely... I think the chances of success are low."

"But I have no choice, over on West State... the Ice Emperor has breached Yueya City, next, even though we're fighting desperately to resist, if I don't return quickly, they estimate it'll still be unsustainable."

At this moment, Qin Tian was very rational. In the Spiritual Domain, strength rules, the combat strength and lethal potential of the Ice Emperor's Golden Armor Army experts are real and present, he doesn't hold onto any lucky thoughts thinking Xu Kuan and the others could win.

He also cannot afford to lose.

"Brother Qin, this is way too rushed... how about this, if you're anxious, you should return first to West State. As for here, you send commanders leading these fifty thousand troops to cooperate with us, that'll suffice. With your fifty thousand troops attacking, plus since killing Xuan Tianyue and destroying thirty thousand of their men before, I believe Gao Zhanying won't dare act rashly."

Jin Lin thought Qin Tian was crazy and firmly disagreed with proactively attacking Gao Zhanying, saying, "Our current two main forces are concentrated in Feng City and Demon Spirit City, once our forces assemble, Gao Zhanying would already be aware, if we then take the offensive, it's equivalent to walking right into it. This is inappropriate, my father and Yunxi won't agree either."

Seeing Jin Lin's steadfast attitude, Qin Tian knew his idea of a proactive attack could not be realized.

Upon careful consideration, the idea was indeed too reckless and dangerous.

"Alright, I'm just saying."

Qin Tian softened his attitude, not wanting Jin Lin to think much of it, then said, "But over in West State, I'm required to return."

"So, Brother Jin, I'll entrust these fifty thousand troops to your leadership, and also my two thousand Qin Family Army, please inform Mu Yunxi to lead them, hoping they can protect you."

After Qin Tian finished speaking, Jin Lin asked, "Brother Qin, are you leaving now?"

"Yes, there's no time. I'll go instruct my commanders and leave by noon today."

Qin Tian finished speaking and went to communicate his decision to the West State Army and Qin Family Army commanders.

He left Feng City but took a painting of Gao Zhanying with him when departing.

(There will be no update tonight, temporarily adjusting the update time to noon tomorrow, only for one day. Why the adjustment? Because Hong Qi is preparing manuscripts, preparing for a burst tomorrow noon! How many chapters will burst? Stay tuned!)