Chapter 378 - 166: The Advantage is Mine

Chapter 378: Chapter 166: The Advantage is Mine

’Looks like... the situation is truly dire.’

Fang Xing was slightly alarmed as he read the report.

No wonder Wei Qing had come to visit in person.

Demons and Monsters occupying a city—this was an open provocation.

Regardless of any backroom dealings, they had to take action publicly.

’This guy is unwilling to get involved himself, so he wants to use me to eliminate these Demons and Monsters...’

Fang Xing’s mind raced.

With Wei Qing’s power, resolving this would surely be a simple matter.

He was using him to deal with the Demons and Monsters.

What a clever scheme!

Of course, there might be other reasons. After all, a Marshal assists the Commander-in-Chief in managing the big picture; it’s impossible for him to handle every single matter personally.

Besides, if a Marshal were to make a move, the Demons and Monsters wouldn’t just stand by and watch.

He would inevitably be tied down.

After all, the combat prowess of a True Essence Grandmaster is terrifying. The Demons and Monsters wouldn’t just send their forces to be slaughtered.

But regardless, for him at least, this was a "good thing"!

There were four Demon and Monster forces, and each was overseen by several Demon Kings.

The ones occupying Beiyuan Pass numbered no fewer than a dozen Demon Kings.

Among them were at least four Top Level Demon Kings!

With a lineup like that, unless someone at the Marshal Level intervened, no single Vice Marshal could handle them.

After all, someone like him was a rare exception.

If everyone possessed power that defied their limits, the Southern Border wouldn’t be in its current state.

’If I succeed here, then there’s hope for my Prison-Suppression Golden Body!’

The thought flashed through Fang Xing’s mind.

At this thought, Fang Xing calmed the excitement in his heart, set down the report, and looked at Wei Qing. "Since Lord Wei has personally requested it, then of course it’s not a problem."

Hearing this, Wei Qing’s smile grew wider. He stood and clasped his hands in a bow. "Then I must thank you, Lord Fang."

"Lord Wei, you’re too kind. Slaying Demons and Monsters is my duty."

"I will do everything in my power to assist you, my lord," Sun Jiang chimed in, also bowing with clasped hands.

Fang Xing looked at him. "What’s our current manpower situation?"

Sun Jiang’s face paled. He glanced at Wei Qing, then back to Fang Xing, and replied with a bow, "My lord, to be perfectly honest, our forces suffered heavy losses in Beiyuan Prefecture several days ago. Some Commanders and Vice Commanders were killed. We don’t have many people available to deploy right now."

"However, aside from myself, Lord Wei has already arranged for another Vice Marshal to assist. With the addition of some Commanders, we should be able to dispatch between a dozen and twenty people."

"Who is the other Vice Marshal?" Fang Xing asked.

Sun Jiang replied with a bow, "It is Vice Marshal Cao Yunlong, my lord."

"Cao Yunlong..."

An image of the man surfaced in Fang Xing’s mind. He had some recollection of him.

He also had a Cultivation of True Gang Perfection.

On par with Sun Jiang.

Seeing Fang Xing lost in thought, Sun Jiang shot a furtive glance at Wei Qing before turning back to Fang Xing. "My lord, these are all the people we can spare at the moment. We can’t pull anyone else."

"That’s too many," Fang Xing said plainly.

Huh?

The moment Fang Xing spoke, Sun Jiang froze. He stared at Fang Xing in astonishment, wondering if he had misheard.

’He thinks that’s too many?!’

Sun Jiang stared at Fang Xing in disbelief. Even Wei Qing was surprised.

Fang Xing paid them no mind and looked at Sun Jiang. "Go notify Cao Yunlong. Have him report to the Demon Suppression Mansion. Tell him there’s no need to inform anyone else. For this operation, the three of us will be enough."

Sun Jiang: "..."

Hearing Fang Xing’s plan, Sun Jiang stood rooted to the spot, completely petrified.

’Th... three people will be enough?!’

’You’ve got to be kidding, right?’

’This isn’t one or two Demons and Monsters we’re talking about—it’s hundreds, even thousands!’

"Lord Fang, are... are you serious?" Sun Jiang couldn’t help but ask.

Fang Xing met his gaze, his expression placid. "What? Do I look like I’m joking?"

Sun Jiang: "..."

’Three people, setting out to eliminate hundreds, thousands of Demons and Monsters.’

’And what’s more, there are plenty of Demon Kings in the mix. This... isn’t this just a suicide mission?!’

’That’s just way too confident.’

"Lord Fang, this is no laughing matter. The Demon and Monster forces at Beiyuan Pass alone should not be underestimated."

This time, it was Wei Qing who spoke up with a reminder.

Fang Xing’s expression was serene. "It’s fine. With the three of us together, the advantage is ours."

Wei Qing: "..."

Sun Jiang: "..."

’The advantage is ours...’

’What the hell do you mean, "the advantage is ours"?’

’Three people against thousands of Demons and Monsters, over a dozen Demon Kings, including four Top Level Demon Kings... Where the hell is the advantage in that?!’

"Lord Fang, are you certain?" Wei Qing asked, looking at Fang Xing.

Fang Xing nodded lightly. "Yes. Three will be enough."

Wei Qing’s brow furrowed. He looked at Fang Xing. "Lord Fang, if we proceed like this, I’m afraid Lord Hong won’t agree."

"An army’s strength lies in its quality, not its numbers. With too many people, accidents are more likely to happen. When they do, no one can predict the outcome."

Fang Xing stated calmly, taking a sip of tea.

’That may be true, but... isn’t this far too few?’

’Still, considering Fang Xing’s brilliant track record, combined with his current True Gang Sixth-Layer Cultivation...’

’He couldn’t believe Fang Xing was just marching off to his death.’

’But judging by any normal standard, it just didn’t make any sense...’

’Whatever. As long as he takes responsibility, it’s fine.’

’The manpower we’ve freed up can be deployed elsewhere to handle other urgent matters.’

With this in mind, Wei Qing looked at Fang Xing and said, "We will proceed as Lord Fang suggests."

"...Yes, sir!"

Sun Jiang no longer objected. He nodded, then excused himself and left.

Watching Sun Jiang depart, Wei Qing turned to Fang Xing. "Lord Fang, this matter is of great importance. Would you be willing to accompany me to see Lord Hong?"

"Yes, that’s fine."

Fang Xing nodded. He then left the Demon Suppression Mansion with Wei Qing, heading for the Commander-in-Chief’s Residence.

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「Commander-in-Chief’s Residence, Inner Hall.」