Chapter 2281: Chapter 2281 Live Performance
A large number of Ye Liuyun’s Puppet were diminutive and unassuming, taking the shape of small insects for maximum stealth.
Because of this, Ye Liuyun had long been aware of the positioning of every army on the battlefield. He had planned the timing and rhythm of his assault in advance, executing it with precise coordination.
After the battle, Ye Liuyun merely showed the scouts the sheer number of foreign race corpses before continuing with the cleanup of the battlefield.
When the news spread, the entire allied forces erupted in cheers.
Their perception of Ye Liuyun’s forces shifted dramatically.
Ye Liuyun’s army appeared to have suffered virtually no losses, despite wiping out half of the foreign race forces.
His ability further shocked Man Feng and the others.
Stunned by such overwhelming strength, the allied commanders immediately ordered their troops to halt. They wanted to observe Ye Liuyun’s next battle strategy.
Some even sent men to discreetly watch his troops in action.
Meanwhile, the foreign race’s remaining forces still had two flanking divisions, each consisting of twenty thousand soldiers. These units were now converging on Ye Liuyun’s position, hoping to halt his pursuit of their retreating main army.
However, upon spotting Ye Liuyun’s force of just over ten thousand soldiers, the foreign race warriors decided to retaliate against the martial practitioners before withdrawing.
Yet the moment they drew near, they were ambushed. They were struck by the deadly Formation that Qiong Qi had prepared in advance.
Ye Liuyun reminded the soldiers of the Dark Legion, instructing them not to rely on puppet or advanced weaponry.
"They’re watching us," he said with a faint smirk. "So let’s put on a good show for them. Prepare for battle. We’ll take on these foreign race warriors in a direct clash."
His words ignited a fierce determination among the Dark Legion.
Soldiers raised their shields and leveled their spears, forming a tight battle formation.
The Dark Legion did not launch their attack until Qiong Qi’s formation had greatly reduced the strength of the foreign race.
It had been a long time since the Dark Legion had unleashed its full power. Now, as the battle erupted, their overwhelming killing intent surged like a storm. Even the strongest among the foreign race, those who had reached the peak of the ninth realm expert, found themselves crushed under the relentless assault of the legion’s formations.
Ye Liuyun led the charge, wielding the Demon Slayer blade and clad in the legendary Devil Lord battle armor. His figure became a harbinger of death, cutting through enemies like a storm of steel.
As a trio, Zhao Hu, Yuan Hao, and Mo Tianheng shook the battlefield with their arrival.
Meanwhile, Mo Shaowen and Liu Yang remained with Jing Yong, holding their position within the formation. They were ready to reinforce their comrades when needed.
"Kill!"
The battlefield roared with the deafening cries of war.
The forty thousand foreign race warriors had already suffered heavy casualties under Qiong Qi’s formation, and panic had begun to set in.
Now, facing the overwhelming killing intent of the Dark Legion, their will to fight crumbled completely. A brief resistance was all they could muster before they collapsed into full retreat.
Taking advantage of the situation, Ye Liuyun led his army in a merciless pursuit, destroying them one by one.
This time, the Dark Legion had a decisive advantage. Equipped with Storage Stones, their soldiers no longer needed to conserve their strength as they had in past battles.
The battle was swift and brutal. Even the allied forces, who had been observing from afar, couldn’t help but marvel at their strength.
In the end, out of forty thousand foreign races, only a few thousand managed to flee. The rest became spoils of war, claimed by Ye Liuyun and his army.
Once Ye Liuyun and his troops had gathered their loot, they wasted no time lingering.
Their mission was complete and there was no need to continue fighting.
So, Ye Liuyun exchanged a brief word with Man Feng before leading his troops into retreat, stating that his soldiers needed time to train and recover.
Upon returning, he deliberately set up camp far from the allied forces’ main base, maintaining a strategic distance. This precaution ensured they wouldn’t be vulnerable to a surprise attack should tensions arise in the future.
This battle had been swift and decisive. The Dark Legion had demonstrated its overwhelming combat strength, leaving not only the allied forces but even the Royal Management backing them utterly astonished.
Simultaneously, the foreign racial forces swiftly issued a retreat order upon realizing Ye Liuyun’s strength. Their original plans for advancement were abruptly halted.
They had expected their reinforcement of one hundred thousand troops to secure their advance. Yet, in a single confrontation, Ye Liuyun had thrown their entire strategy into disarray.
With the allied forces pulling back in response to the foreign race’s retreat, the battlefield has once again become a stalemate.
Upon returning, Man Feng noticed the changes in Ye Liuyun’s camp. Though nothing was explicitly stated, he could vaguely guess Ye Liuyun’s intent.
However, most of the allied martial practitioners and soldiers paid no attention to such details. Their attitude toward Ye Liuyun and his army shifted drastically. Their suspicion turned into admiration and trust.
To them, Ye Liuyun was no longer an unknown variable but a savior, the key figure who had reversed their dire situation. Talks of forming an alliance with his forces quickly spread throughout the army.
The soldiers, disciplined as they were, merely discussed the matter during their rest periods. But the martial practitioners, known for their loose discipline, were already stirring with excitement.
Despite the enthusiasm, Man Feng, along with Song Tianyang and Gong Lei, knew that forming an alliance would be extremely difficult. The three Royal Management each had their own interests, and even unifying their opinions was a challenge in itself.
Thus, they simply reported the situation truthfully to their respective Royal Management, leaving the final decision to the higher powers.
After some thought, Man Feng chose not to mention Ye Liuyun’s relocation of his camp in his report. After all, it was just a suspicion, lacking solid evidence
Man Feng reasoned that even if relations with Ye Liuyun soured, he wouldn’t have to worry about a sudden attack.
He immediately gathered with Song Tianyang and Gong Lei to study Ye Liuyun’s formation tactics. They admired the seamless coordination within Ye Liuyun’s forces and hoped to draw inspiration from it.
However, no matter how much they analyzed it, they could only grasp the variations in formation shifts without understanding the core principles behind Ye Liuyun’s strategy.
Some martial practitioners also attempted to replicate the three-man combat formations. Regardless of their success, any level of coordination was better than fighting individually.
Though they failed to master the true essence of the technique, their teamwork had noticeably improved. As a result, admiration for Ye Liuyun and his army grew even stronger.
When the three Royal Management behind the allied forces received word of this, they also recognized the formidable strength of Ye Liuyun’s troops.
However, with Ye Liuyun’s forces numbering just over ten thousand, their influence alone was insufficient to immediately persuade the Royal Management to form an alliance.
The primary concern lay in the delegation of military command and resource management—matters of utmost importance.
As a preliminary measure, the royal factions instructed Man Feng to first fulfill their promise of granting Ye Liuyun access to the mineral vein resources. This was intended to secure his cooperation, ensuring that his forces could still be called upon in future battles.
At the same time, Man Feng was tasked with negotiating the terms of the alliance, demanding that overall military command remain in their hands. Additionally, he was to convince Ye Liuyun to train their armies to match the combat effectiveness of his own troops.
Though Man Feng knew such negotiations would be challenging, he had no choice but to carry out the orders. He began by personally delivering the promised rewards to Ye Liuyun, hoping to foster goodwill.
Only then did the real discussions begin.
Their deliberations extended beyond mere military cooperation. They debated deployment ratios between the two worlds, the allocation of supplies, methods of interdimensional transportation, and the logistics of mobilizing troops across realms.
If both sides were attacked simultaneously, who would be prioritized for protection? Who would assume the supreme command of the allied forces? These were just a few among the many intricate details that had to be addressed.
Through these negotiations, Ye Liuyun and his forces gained a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding the alliance.
Many of these issues required careful deliberation. Rather than giving immediate answers, Ye Liuyun and his commanders took their time to weigh the implications. Man Feng, understanding the gravity of these matters, raised his concerns and patiently awaited their response.
The following day, Man Feng brought up another crucial matter. She requested Ye Liuyun’s assistance in training their troops.
However, Ye Liuyun skillfully sidestepped the request. He cited the absence of his chief training officer and the unfamiliarity of his troops with explaining the core principles behind their formation tactics. Using this as justification, he temporarily shelved the matter.
After all, imparting their military techniques prematurely could be a costly mistake. If negotiations ultimately fell apart, they would have equipped a potential rival with their own strategic advantage.
