CHAPTER 1020: CHAPTER 1020: THE FEAT OF A SNAKE SWALLOWING AN ELEPHANT

"Even with a variable like Dugu Baitian, as long as our grand strategy is correct, Sky Net is not invincible." Iron Wolf, undeterred by the situation involving Futu and Dugu Baitian, continued.

Sikureijeman agreed wholeheartedly, "Iron Wolf is right. The main reason we failed so many times before was a strategic error, solely focused on annihilating Sky Net’s forces."

Steel Man clenched his fists, eager to try, "In that case, let’s start drafting a plan. What should we do next?"

Thunder God, Arrow God, and others nodded.

The senior members of the Demon Shield Bureau immediately began their calculations.

...

On the other side, after breaking out of the Demon Shield Bureau’s encirclement, Sky Net’s army moved east under Xiao Zheng’s orders.

To the east lies the American Continent.

Titan was very excited and said to Xiao Zheng, "Mr. Xiao, you really worried me. You haven’t returned for so long; I thought something had happened to you."

Long Qie laughed heartily, "How could anything happen to Mr. Xiao? He is now a Martial Saint; nothing in this world can stop him."

Xiao Zheng smiled slightly and said, "We actually left the Demon Shield Bureau headquarters quite some time ago, but after that, we did other things."

Saying this, Xiao Zheng glanced at the surrounding fleet, sighed lightly, and said, "Thank you all for your hard work during this time!"

Titan was silently moved, his eyes slightly reddened, as he recalled the sacrifices made by the Sky Net warriors over the past few days.

In the battles on the island, although Sky Net repeatedly repelled the Demon Shield Bureau’s attacks, the cost was very high. Out of fifty thousand Sky Net warriors, only over thirty thousand remain now.

It may seem like just a numerical change, but on the battlefield, Titan understands that each number represents a living life, with parents, wives, and children!

Now, those people’s bodies lie on that island, yet due to the breakout, there wasn’t time to bury them.

Long Qie also fell silent, patting Titan heavily on the shoulder, sharing in the heavy burden and pain Titan endured in the last few days.

At this moment, Xiao Zheng turned to Dugu Baitian, his expression solemn, and bowed deeply, "Brother Dugu, if it weren’t for you and Futu’s legion, breaking through this battle would have been nearly fatal. Xiao Zheng is grateful!"

Dugu Baitian said, "We’re allies, this is my duty."

Xiao Zheng nodded with an understanding, saying no more. As heroes, he and Dugu Baitian naturally wouldn’t be melodramatic like ordinary people.

Titan asked at this time, "Mr. Xiao, what should we do next? Are we just going to leave like this?"

Sky Net indeed successfully escaped from that island, but the goal was to destroy the Demon Shield Bureau, and leaving in such a manner seems disheartening.

Xiao Zheng shook his head, "Of course, we’re not leaving just like that. Why leave when the Demon Shield Bureau isn’t destroyed?"

Titan’s eyes lit up, "Does Mr. Xiao have anything planned?"

Xiao Zheng’s face turned serious, "Titan, how do you feel about the strength of the Demon Shield Bureau?"

Titan was a bit confused, not knowing why Xiao Zheng was asking this but still answered honestly, "The Demon Shield Bureau is terrifying. During these past few days, without the advantage of terrain, they might have succeeded!"

He continued, "In addition to the intimidating number of biochemical warriors, they have many experts, like Thunder God, Arrow God, Steel Man, Iron Wolf, who are all top-notch. Of course, they are all inferior to Mr. Xiao and Mr. Dugu."

Xiao Zheng sighed, "Indeed, you’re right; the Demon Shield Bureau is fearful. So this battle is make-or-break. I have some plans, but they aren’t decisive. To truly defeat the Demon Shield Bureau, each of us must fight with our lives at stake."

"I understand!" Titan clenched his fists and swung them into the air with determination, "Mr. Xiao, rest assured, even at the cost of my life, I’ll rip a piece from the Demon Shield Bureau!"

Long Qie laughed beside him, "I wouldn’t miss such a thing."

Xiao Zheng smiled slightly. With such generals under his command, what more could he ask for?

He then collected his smile and spoke seriously, "This battle, from using strategies to exhaust their long-range archers at the start, to attacking the Demon Shield Bureau headquarters, to slaying the Red Giant, actually has one purpose."

Long Qie, Titan, and even Dugu Baitian showed a hint of curiosity on their faces as they intently listened to Xiao Zheng’s explanation.

Xiao Zheng’s comprehensive strategy had never been disclosed before this moment.

"That purpose is to enrage the Demon Shield Bureau!" Xiao Zheng continued, "I’ve done so many things that surely have enraged the Demon Shield Bureau. I’m certain none of their high-level members can remain calm now, each wishing to kill me."

Long Qie laughed, "If I were Sikureijeman or Steel Man from the Demon Shield Bureau, I’d probably go mad at this point, always being played around."

Xiao Zheng chuckled lightly and continued, "Thus, as we retreat, they’ll chase us, determined to kill us."

"Let me ask you."

Xiao Zheng looked at Long Qie and Titan, "With the Demon Shield Bureau’s absolute military advantage, how can we completely defeat them, accomplishing such a feat of a snake devouring an elephant?"

Long Qie, Titan thought hard but came up blank.

Dugu Baitian, however, slightly furrowed his brows, and then uttered two words.

"Guerilla!"

Xiao Zheng was surprised by Dugu Baitian’s insight, "I didn’t expect Brother Dugu to think of this; I am impressed."

Dugu Baitian merely nodded.

Xiao Zheng, understanding Dugu Baitian’s nature, smiled slightly, not minding his brevity.

Long Qie and Titan fell into contemplation, murmuring to themselves, "Guerilla?"

Finally, Long Qie suddenly jumped up as if a child received candy, exclaiming excitedly, "I understand!"

"Though we at Sky Net have fewer numbers, every individual’s combat skills are high.

When we head to the American Continent, on that vast land with icy expanses, rushing rivers, and primitive jungles, with terrain complex beyond measure, we use this land as a battleground. Relying on the prowess of our Sky Net Martial Arts Warriors to engage in guerilla warfare,

we can chip away at the Demon Shield Bureau, like feasting on a gigantic whale!"

[Six of six updates exploded! There’s been an explosion these past few days, eight updates the day before yesterday, seven yesterday, six today, resting for two days post-tomorrow, continuing the explosion!!!]