Chapter 2036 - 2035: Sikong Yu Emerges from Seclusion

Chapter 2036: Chapter 2035: Sikong Yu Emerges from Seclusion

"Vermilion Bird’s rebirth failed?"

Each piece of heavy news made all the generals present gasp. It should be known that in the history they knew, the forces belonging to the four Holy Beasts had always been the strongest support for Ancestor Dragon City in resisting the Demon Country.

Not only did they hold back most of the demon clan’s forces, but they also destabilized the rear of the demon clan. During the peak period of Ancestor Dragon City, wars couldn’t even reach the First Line Pass.

"What about the forces under Vermilion Bird?"

One of the garrison commanders hurriedly asked.

"Among the five lords under Vermilion Bird, aside from the Qilin Beast who died in the previous battle, two of the remaining four are now dead, one severely injured, with only the Ant Queen left, who has already defected."

"However, according to reliable information, the Ant Race hasn’t merged with the demon clan. Instead, discord has arisen among them. Otherwise, what we would be facing all these days wouldn’t be the demon clan’s probing, but the full-scale assault of the Candle Dragon Demon Country."

"But, although the Ant Race has a massive army, their average strength is low. If there are strong figures holding the fort, the numerical advantage of the Ant Race can be apparent. But now that Vermilion Bird’s forces have been annihilated, I’m afraid the Ant Race cannot hold on alone."

"The Ant Race will eventually be unable to resist the massive demon army and will be wiped out. And by that time, it will also be the moment for the demon clan to launch a major offensive against our First Line Pass."

"Garrison, why not take this opportunity to dispatch strong figures to eliminate the demon army in front of us? Although the Candle Dragon Demon Country has a vast demon army, the destruction of an army of a million would cause significant damage, which would be a good start for our Ancestor Dragon City in the next phase of offense and defense."

"Hmm."

The War General Camp Masters around all nodded.

Ouyang Tianshu glanced at the person who made the suggestion, "How can you guarantee that there are no hidden strong figures of the demon clan within this demon army?"

"Even if the Candle Dragon Demon Country is entangled with several demon generals and many strong figures, do not forget, we are not only facing the Candle Dragon Demon Country alone among the demon clan."

The collapse of the Vermilion Bird forces made our First Line Pass the weak point in Ancestor Dragon City’s defense circle among the four major directions and ten forces of the six great secret places of the demon clan."

"What if this is a trap?"

"Outside is indeed a million-strong demon army, and how many strong figures and elite units are hidden among them is unknown. If we rashly move out to battle, we may fall into the demon clan’s trap. There are wise ones among the demon clan, no less than our human wise ones."

"I can’t take this risk."

Ouyang Tianshu knew his decision was conservative, but the risk to attack the demon clan was too great for him to imagine the consequences should they fail.

This is also why he refused to welcome Li Feng.

The rear Ancestor Dragon City was still in full mobilization, and he needed to win more time.

So at this moment, making no move was better than making a rash move.

Although this seemed passive, it was the safest choice at present. Of course, there was another reason for this decision, which was a letter from Wei Wu to him.

He was chosen as the garrison of the First Line Pass, commanding a hundred thousand garrisons to resist the demon clan, because he excelled at defense.

The generals listened to Ouyang Tianshu’s reasoning and couldn’t refute it, as this possibility did indeed exist.

Taking a unique approach certainly offers a chance for greater success, but similarly, failure could lead to irrevocable disaster.

Everyone inside Ancestor Dragon City understood that if the First Line Pass fell too quickly, the other three passes would have to be abandoned to avoid being encircled from the rear.

If all the Four-direction Passes were lost, all that would be left is Ancestor Dragon City itself, and at the same time, the connection with the Holy Beast forces would be cut off.

That would mean Ancestor Dragon City would face enemies at its gates once again since the last major war.

"As for General Wang’s mention of the Xuanwu Bloodline, it cannot represent the Xuanwu forces. You should know there are many descendants of Xuanwu, and with human cultivators possessing such a bloodline, one or two nonconformists are perfectly normal."

"Didn’t he register his name as Chong Xuan? I will send an eagle message to the rear to inquire about this Chong Xuan’s information."

"Gentlemen, we are about to face an extremely arduous battle. We may all die, but before we die in battle, we must break the demon clan’s claws and teeth, making them pay a heavy price."

"Tomorrow, the camps will continue rotating battle positions. We have no retreat, but to fight to the death."

"Fight to the death."

"Fight to the death."

All the generals shouted together, and then they left the garrison with heavy hearts, while Ouyang Tianshu returned to the courtyard inside the garrison to rest.

"Father."

"You’re here." Ouyang Tianshu glanced at his daughter and Sikong Yu, "Do you have something to discuss?"

"Sister Yu wants to go to Li Feng." Ouyang Qiuhai spoke.

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Tianshu looked at Sikong Yu, "Have you thought it through?"

"That Li Feng is now difficult to understand. Although today’s conversation showed me he has concerns, it is not a reason for him to linger in the demon clan."

"Uncle, I believe he won’t betray our human clan to work for the demon clan." Sikong Yu said, biting her lip.

"Hmm, I too believe he won’t easily embrace the demon clan. Young people have ambition, which is a good thing, but this kid wants to be a player, not a pawn."

"He overestimates himself. Although he is recognized by Nine Layers Mountain’s Martial Strategy Hall and has the talent of a commander, having talent doesn’t mean he has the strength."

"Too much cleverness can backfire. He is too clever, thinking he can always plan in advance. But reality will show him that the future won’t proceed according to his plans."

"I’m afraid he will be pushed onto an irreversible path, and if that happens, his doom will be inevitable, and no one will be able to save him."

Listening to Ouyang Tianshu, Sikong Yu bit her lip and said, "That’s why I need to go. I will remind him of what should and shouldn’t be done."

"I hope Uncle will fulfill this." Sikong Yu clasped her fists and said.

Ouyang Tianshu looked at Sikong Yu, sighed after a long silence, "Why do you have to do this?"

"Thank you, Uncle. I won’t let him stand against our Ancestor Dragon City." Sikong Yu finished speaking and suddenly turned away.

Seeing this, Ouyang Qiuhai said, "Sister Yu, I, I...!"

However, before Ouyang Qiuhai could catch up, Ouyang Tianshu grabbed her by the collar, "You, girl, I will have someone send you back to Ancestor Dragon City tomorrow."

"Father...!"

"It’s not up for discussion; you must go back."

Ouyang Tianshu said with a stern face, leaving no room for discussion with Ouyang Qiuhai.

Sikong Yu did not move forward to the demon clan camp where Li Feng was but instead returned to the rear of the First Line Pass and flew over the towering kilometer-tall mountains to the other side.

These mountains can block the march of large armies but cannot stop small-scale infiltration, especially those with wings.

Of course, there are some visible and hidden sentries set up in the mountains, and if the demon clan intended to cross the mountains, they would soon be discovered.

At that time, there would be strong figures to eliminate the crossing demon clansmen.

Sikong Yu, holding Ouyang Tianshu’s token, naturally passed unimpeded. Crossing the mountains ahead, she could see the campfires dotted across the southern side of the mountains.