CHAPTER 986: CHAPTER 680: COUNTERMEASURES_2

Wang Yang sat in his seat, fingers tapping on his chair.

After a long moment, he spoke, "This is an inevitable result. The three of them would never submit to another’s power, especially considering that Youzhou City’s previous development lagged so much compared to theirs. How could it possibly ride on top of them?"

Wang Yang slowly rose and instructed Du Feng, "Remember, during this period, let them conduct probing. Be sure to release some information, let them understand that most of our people are within Dongwen Mountain."

"This... Sir, do you intend to confront them directly? But even though our numbers have surpassed, the power compared to the Three Cities is still too little. Over there at Youzhou City, there’s no way troops can be dispatched."

Du Feng somewhat did not understand Wang Yang’s plan. Doing so would practically expose them, rendering the period of recuperation and rest meaningless.

"If I’m not mistaken, there’s at least one expert with celestial Demon Realm backing them; otherwise, they’d never dare launch a full attack on us."

Wang Yang laid out the stakes, "If they don’t have a Heavenly Demon, it doesn’t matter even if we expose our identities, because they’d never dare launch a full attack on us."

Du Feng questioned, "But if they have a Heavenly Demon, how do we deal with it?"

Wang Yang smiled and asked, "Isn’t there still you? Right now you are also a Heavenly Demon expert, are you afraid?"

Du Feng let out a sheepish smile, "Sir, please don’t praise me to death. Everyone knows exactly how strong I am. Leaving aside that I became a Heavenly Demon after taking your elixir, I haven’t even fully comprehended this Realm after stepping into the celestial Demon Boundary for such a short time."

Wang Yang laughed heartily, "Without you, there is still me."

Du Feng was momentarily stunned, nearly forgetting about Wang Yang, whom he had always revered like a deity; he never thought Wang Yang would personally appear on the battlefield.

"However, I certainly won’t easily make a move."

Wang Yang suddenly took out a bead and handed it to Du Feng.

"This bead contains a portion of my power. If the enemy truly has a Heavenly Demon expert, fight while retreating, make sure to lead him to a secluded place, then crush this bead to remain unscathed."

Upon receiving the bead, Du Feng found it rather ordinary.

Yet compared to the bead, Du Feng was more curious about Wang Yang’s plan, "But why does Sir intend to lead him to a secluded place?"

"Truth and lies intertwine. If you lead him to a secluded place and kill him, others won’t know if we have more experts or if your power is above the Heavenly Demon."

Wang Yang slowly explained.

"Sir is so strategic!"

Du Feng put away the bead; if things proceed as Wang Yang said, this battle would be the final battle.

"Report, Sir!"

On this day, Tianyang City Lord’s subordinate came to report again.

"Reporting, Sir! We found numerous raiders gathering in Dongwen Mountain, in great numbers; it seems to be their lair!"

Tianyang City Lord rose and said, "Dongwen Mountain? It is indeed the place of a rather formidable Demon Chief, but relying on his power alone, it’s impossible to gather so many Demon Chiefs."

He then paced back and forth, seemingly contemplating whether to attack.

Tianyang City Lord reconfirmed, "Is your intel reliable?"

"Subordinates confirm. There are numerous Demon Chiefs from various mounts, seemingly conducting drills inside!"

Upon hearing his subordinate, Tianyang City Lord’s face grew even more somber.

If these Demon Chiefs gather for drills and someday succeed, it would be a covert army.

Moreover, they appear and disappear unnoticed, aiding Youzhou City Lord like a formal army.

"No, it must be exterminated without alerting Youzhou City Lord. I will personally pay my respects to that Heavenly Demon today!"

Tianyang City Lord made his decision, then instructed his subordinate, "Inform the Lords of Duvor City and Weishui City promptly, gather their armies, and jointly besiege Dongwen Mountain!"

After speaking, Tianyang City Lord left the place.

Riding swiftly, he arrived at a concealed place within a mountain range.

Here, mist enveloped, appearing uninhabited, with few creatures around.

However, he stood before the valley and bowed, "Tianyang City Lord greets Senior."

Soon after, an aged voice emerged from the valley, "It’s you."

It is me. I came seeking Senior’s assistance.

The Old Sky Demon within the valley was slightly surprised, "Oh? You, esteemed as a City Lord, seek my aid, are you facing trouble?"

Tianyang City Lord then shared the situation completely with the Old Sky Demon, who appeared even more astounded.

"This person indeed has some Tongtian methods, capable of gathering so many raiders in a short time silently, simply judging from intellect, even if you three combine your forces, you aren’t his match."

Hearing this, Tianyang City Lord felt somewhat uncomfortable inside, but the opponent’s words were indeed candid.

For the three of them indeed couldn’t compete with Wang Yang, even if they tripled in number.

"There must be an expert behind them; otherwise, Youzhou City Lord would never act so recklessly."

The Old Sky Demon walked slowly out from the valley, seemingly no different than a human, only with slightly reddish skin.

Tianyang City Lord respectfully said, "Please, Senior, aid us, or we dare not attack lightly!"

The Old Sky Demon shook his head, "Fine, there is undoubtedly only one Heavenly Demon on the opponent’s side; otherwise, their attack would be more fierce. Are you prepared?"

Upon hearing the Old Sky Demon agree, Tianyang City Lord was delighted, "Rest assured, Senior, I have already invited the other two City Lords and assembled our armies, prepared to strike them by surprise such that the Demon Chiefs of Dongwen Mountain cannot survive!"

Meanwhile, Duvor City Lord and Weishui City Lord have already gathered their forces.

To ensure a successful strike, they have gathered a great number of elite troops.

Lord of Duvor City has over twenty thousand troops, Weishui City Lord likewise, along with Tianyang City Lord, totaling nearly seventy thousand troops.

Such numbers are seven times that of Dongwen Mountain!

On this day, Wang Yang suddenly stood up from the mountain, for he sensed distant waves from a thousand miles away.

"They are coming."

Wang Yang’s words left Du Feng stunned, "Sir has already sensed them?"

Wang Yang nodded, while Du Feng grew immensely nervous, knowing this battle could decide history.

Should they fail, gathering forces again would be difficult thereafter.

Yet if successful, as Wang Yang previously mentioned, within the Four Cities, where couldn’t they go?

"The inevitable is coming, though slightly faster than I imagined, yet more or less as expected. Du Feng, come over here and listen closely."

...

With Wang Yang’s orders, Du Feng swiftly relayed the message throughout Dongwen Mountain.

The Demon Clan of Free Heaven Country, upon hearing the news, felt a mix of excitement and tension, while some seemed slightly panicked.

Xiu Huang then addressed the group, "Everyone, remain calm. Since His Majesty is present, there surely is a plan."

Subsequently, Xiu Huang approached Du Feng and asked, "Great Commander, does His Majesty have any orders?"

Du Feng then smiled and said, "There are naturally orders, where is Xiu Huang?"

"Xiu Huang is here!"

Xiu Huang clasped his fists towards Du Feng.

"According to His Majesty’s command, dispatch two thousand troops to the forefront, since you know the terrain of Dongwen Mountain well, ensure they are led deep into Dongwen Mountain."

"Xiu Huang accepts the command!"

Then Du Feng turned to look at another mountain leader, "Where is Kui Jiang?"

As he was called, Kui Jiang, a Yeming Demon, clasped his fists toward Du Feng and said, "Subordinate is here!"

"By His Majesty’s order, lead three thousand troops to ambush deep within Dongwen Mountain, scattering their forces."

"The remaining forces will follow me in a pincer encirclement; even though we face them with fewer, victory is within reach!"