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Chapter 560: Mobilization in the Southwest
🕑 Added 2024-04-12 06:42:20 +0000 UTCImmortal Path Space : Table of Content/Chapter List
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Two more months had passed, during which the Ministry of Works tirelessly worked day and night to refine their efforts. Finally, all five hundred thousand new troops were armed.
"Your Majesty, I've recently refined a Puppet, and I would like you to have a look," Chen Xiaofeng, as the Minister of the Ministry of Works, had no need to personally engage in low-tier weapon refinement. With some spare time on his hands, he often tinkered with peculiar and exotic creations.
The items he refined varied in usefulness, some proving highly practical, while others lacked any practical value. This time, however, his excitement indicated a successful refinement.
Upon Wang Hong's signal, Chen Xiaofeng retrieved a Puppet resembling a real person and placed it in the Great Hall.
The Puppet was exquisitely crafted, bearing a striking resemblance to Chen Xiaofeng himself. It seemed he had modeled it after his own appearance, but the Puppet appeared even more handsome than Chen Xiaofeng, suggesting perhaps his home mirror was not quite reliable.
"Your Majesty, this is my newly refined Golden Core Puppet, possessing the strength of the Golden Core Middle Stage. With just a trace of Divine Sense attached to the Puppet, it can be controlled effortlessly," he explained.
As he spoke, the Puppet beside him came to life, moving through the Great Hall just like a real person. It then stepped outside the hall and struck a large stone, demonstrating its genuine Golden Core Middle Stage power.
Chen Xiaofeng and the Puppet then walked side by side to Wang Hong, both smiling as they inquired, "Your Majesty, can you tell which one is real?"
"The less attractive one is the real person," Wang Hong replied without hesitation.
Both Chen Xiaofengs extended their hands and pointed at each other, clearly unwilling to admit defeat.
"How many of these Golden Core Puppets can you refine?" Wang Hong asked directly, pulling the real Chen Xiaofeng forward.
"Based on our material stockpile, I should be able to refine a dozen or so," Chen Xiaofeng estimated.
A dozen or so Golden Core Puppets would undoubtedly be a formidable force in other factions, given their capabilities. However, for the current Great Chu Immortal Nation, they were facing the entire Demon Clan of East Zhou. With dozens of Tier Four Demonic Beasts and thousands of Tier Three Demonic Beasts, deploying a dozen Golden Core Puppets would only make a small ripple.
Even the Poisonous Bees Wang Hong carried with him outnumbered a dozen Tier Three Puppets.
"If we simplify them as much as possible, focusing solely on combat functionality, how many can you refine?" Wang Hong inquired again. His purpose for refining the Golden Core Puppets was for battle, so there was no need for them to be overly ornate – functionality was key.
Chen Xiaofeng contemplated for a moment and responded, "If we go for a simplified version, retaining only their combat capabilities, I should be able to refine around forty to fifty Golden Core Puppets."
"Very well! Proceed with the simplified version, and refine as many as you can," Wang Hong ordered.
Forty to fifty Golden Core Puppets should prove quite effective on the battlefield, especially for high-risk missions that could be delegated to these creations.
Another month passed, and over ten million Demon Clan troops had crossed the borders of Great Chu Immortal Nation, forming a formidable force from all directions.
At this moment, within the Royal Palace's Great Hall, the leaders and officials of Great Chu Immortal Nation convened to discuss their strategy.
"Currently, the Demon Clan has gathered eighteen divisions of troops, totaling over ten million, with more than a dozen Tier Four Demonic Beasts having crossed our borders.
Our Great Chu Immortal Nation currently has a total force of only six hundred thousand, with four Nascent Soul cultivators. The difference in strength between the two sides is staggering.
I wonder if any of you have a strategy to propose?" Wang Hong began by highlighting the vast difference in strength between the two sides. Faced with the overwhelming numbers of the Demon Clan, even Nascent Soul cultivators would find themselves helpless, especially since they were not at an advantage in terms of Nascent Soul cultivation either.
Next, Wang Hong had Liu Changsheng provide everyone with a thorough briefing on all the information about the Demon Clan. This war was crucial for the survival of the entire Great Chu Immortal Nation's Human Clan, and it required a cautious approach. Wang Hong had invited Liu Changsheng, who was responsible for intelligence, to the Great Hall for the first time to participate in the discussions.
Immortal Way Trading Company had compiled detailed intelligence, including the composition of the Demon Clan's army, the positions of various Tier Four Demonic Beast leaders, and various other detailed reports on squads and divisions.
For this information, cultivators from Immortal Way Trading Company had sacrificed greatly, with some even giving their lives.
After listening to Liu Changsheng's presentation, everyone had a clear understanding of the Demon Clan's army.
"While the Demon Clan's total army numbers over ten million, they are approaching from eight different directions, with each direction having just over a million Demon Clan members," Zhang Chunfeng explained as he pointed at the map.
"Among these directions, these, these, and especially this southwestern route are the weakest. According to the intelligence, the entire horde there has slightly over a million members, with only one Tier Four Demonic Beast."
As Zhang Chunfeng reached this point, most people in the hall understood what he was trying to convey.
"Are you suggesting we strike first and divide their forces?" Luo Zhongjie asked tentatively.
"Yes, once the Demon Clan fully encircles King's City, we will face their entire army. However, at this moment, the Demon Clan is not yet fully consolidated; their forces are scattered in various directions. This is our opportunity. We can send out our troops to eliminate several of their groups. By doing so, when the siege of King's City arrives, we will have to face far fewer enemies," Zhang Chunfeng continued to explain. After his explanation, everyone nodded in agreement, recognizing the merit in his plan.
"However, we only have a total of six hundred thousand troops in King's City, and at present, only a hundred thousand are truly combat-ready. If we deploy all of them, who will ensure the safety of King's City?" Someone raised a question because even if the Demon Clan is scattered, each direction still has over a million Demonic Beasts, which their forces couldn't handle.
"This is precisely what I wanted to suggest. There are five hundred thousand new recruits in the city, all of whom have no combat experience. I propose that we mobilize fifty thousand from the current combat-ready troops within the city and another one to two hundred thousand from the new recruits to join the expeditionary forces. This way, we can also train the new recruits in real combat," Zhang Chunfeng suggested.
This idea was met with approval as it would not only bolster their forces but also provide valuable combat experience to the new recruits.
"Very well! I'll command you to lead the East Zhou army and the Imperial Dragon Army to the southwestern front to meet the enemy. You can also draw fifteen thousand troops from the new recruits," Wang Hong directly assigned this task to Zhang Chunfeng. Additionally, he planned to accompany them, as there were also Tier Four Demonic Beasts on the Demon Clan's side, and having a Nascent Soul cultivator was essential.
He was the most suitable candidate because, in case their forces were insufficient, he had a significant number of Poisonous Bees at his disposal, which could rival an entire army.
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