Chapter 583: Chapter 279: Evacuation
"Looks like this person is destined for disaster." Watching the black cloud continuously falling in the distance, Tuoba Ye’s scar-ridden face revealed a smile.
Attaching intense evil qi to weapons is one of the basic tactics of battle marks; these evil qi will constantly disintegrate the energy the attacked uses to maintain "order," completely destroying any magic based on energy.
In Tuoba Ye’s view, the enemy is of the Summoner profession, yet they gather this massive black cloud attempting to flee, naively trying to escape the Civilization Envoys with such a slow speed, they’re likely at a dead end with no options left.
"Hm, guys from low-tier civilization, even if occasionally geniuses beyond common logic emerge, they often make reckless moves due to a lack of informational vision."
"This person’s strength is indeed formidable, but attempting to pass [Doomsday], they’re still far off," Tuoba Ye’s eyes showed disdain.
Actually, even if Chu Xiu managed to escape with the black cloud, Tuoba Ye wouldn’t care, because this was all within Meng Xuanshu’s calculations.
He had anticipated that after a prolonged war of attrition, the increasingly exhausted Chu Xiu would retreat with his elites.
"We figured out the scope of this trial on the first day; it’s merely a radius of 413km in a circular area. Trying to escape for thirty days with twenty thousand people is sheer delusion."
If it were twenty people, Chu Xiu could indeed avoid capture, but two thousand people, half of whom are ordinary, if they escape, the Civilization Envoys might as well commit suicide.
Furthermore, the Sea of Blood will gradually spread, and after thirty days, it will cover half the area; the billion-strong Blood Demon Army will be sufficient for a carpet-search.
"However, although victory in this trial is certain, the true challenge begins now."
With Meng Xuanshu around, none anticipated failure; the issue is, if it drags on to the last few days, the rewards would be scant.
"According to Meng Xuanshu, to end this battle today, it must rely on the power of the Blood Demon!"
If Chu Xiu escapes, the search would be quite troublesome, so the best strategy, like Tuoba Ye’s earlier throw of the Bronze Spear, is to directly drag Chu Xiu to death.
The three strongest individuals in this instance are meticulous, naturally unwilling to risk fighting Chu Xiu head-on. Although they are confident of victory, they have never underestimated Chu Xiu’s strength.
Even a trapped beast fights back, and no one wants to be the fool who faces the backlash of a powerful Awakened one’s last-ditch effort.
Thus, none of the three wanted to confront him, let alone other Civilization Envoys. Nobody wants to be the one to stick their neck out.
Therefore, the best plan is to rely on the Blood Demon!
In the first two days, Meng Xuanshu did not reveal his strength or identity, instead continuously gathering intelligence on the new world until the third day when a complete plan was established, he met with the Blood Demon.
He told the Blood Demon about the trial, but did not mention this area was simulated, using "Chu Xiu himself" as bait.
Under Meng Xuanshu’s narration, Chu Xiu was depicted as a powerful Heroic Spirit Trial Taker who, if refined into a Blood Demon follower, would cause a qualitative leap in the strength of the Blood Demon Army.
For this, Meng Xuanshu intentionally spent a day intensifying the Blood Demon Army’s attack, letting the Blood Demon see just how abnormal Chu Xiu’s ability was.
Whether it was the Blood Demon Incarnation or the Ghostly Legion, both opened the Blood Demon’s eyes, and the power of the Heaven-Reaching Blood Vine and the Celestial Dragon Golden Pill were all attributed to Chu Xiu’s own talent by Meng Xuanshu. Its terrifying effects made it impossible for the Blood Demon not to bite the hook.
Thus, everyone spent the last day preparing how to "capture alive" Chu Xiu, ultimately planning with the Blood Demon as the main force and other Awakened as support.
Of course, this was just an excuse to trick the Blood Demon into action, and the Blood Demon wasn’t foolish, naturally there were plenty of probes.
Yet due to the Civilization Envoys possessing the mysterious power of [Internal Communication], they achieved [Mind Sharing] right under the Blood Demon’s nose without revealing any flaws. Under Meng Xuanshu’s command, they collectively hid their strength, exposing less than a third of their power, ultimately allowing the Blood Demon to become the main attacking force seamlessly.
Thus, the Awakened could capture the battle without any risk.
"Brother Meng, what are we waiting for? Let’s move quickly," Tuoba Ye’s eyes revealed a fierce light.
"No rush," Meng Xuanshu shook his head, "There’s still one last step, which is to ensure the safety of the Blood Demon’s true form."
This is the sole plan within the current plan where Chu Xiu could turn defeat to victory, naturally they cannot ignore it.
Simply put, it means using the Blood Demon as a weapon, but ensuring this weapon doesn’t break.
Tuoba Ye chuckled, "Brother Meng, you’re too cautious, with us fifteen Civilization Envoys guarding, could he possibly kill the Blood Demon in front of us alone?"
"We can’t be careless," Meng Xuanshu responded faintly, "It’s possible the opponent is feigning weakness to lure the Blood Demon out."
"Feigning weakness?" Tuoba Ye thought of the tens of thousands of powerful Ghostly beings, and the Blood Demon Incarnation nearing Heroic Spirit, shaking his head with a smile, "Brother Meng, aren’t you too cautious? This person is just at General Tier, coming from a low-tier civilization, it’s already baffling that they possess such strength."
"Better to be cautious than not," Meng Xuanshu smiled, "We still need further probing, and for the sake of certain victory in this battle, it’s worth taking fewer rewards."
