Chapter 1993 - 1992: The Situation Is Dire

Chapter 1993: Chapter 1992: The Situation Is Dire

First Line Pass.

At this moment, there are already a hundred thousand cultivators gathered here. However, facing the hundreds of thousands of Demon Clan troops outside of First Line Pass, along with continuous reinforcements, the number of garrison troops at First Line Pass is not considered many.

Fortunately, there’s a natural barrier at First Line Pass; even a larger army cannot exert its full force. Otherwise, half of this battle would be lost without needing to fight.

Inside the garrison of First Line Pass.

"Another supply team was attacked from the rear today. By the time our people arrived, it was too late. Most of the supplies were destroyed, and the escort was entirely wiped out."

"Didn’t we already have a cultivator escort team formed?"

A middle-aged man next to him furrowed his brows slightly and spoke.

"We did send an escort team, led by a Golden Core Middle Stage cultivator, with a hundred cultivators accompanying. However, it seems the infiltrated members from Ten Demon Hall anticipated our arrangements. The ones sent should be from the Poison King family, Bai Family. They directly used Poison Array and instantly took down the Golden Core leading the team."

"Again with this Bai Family."

Upon hearing Bai Family, everyone nearby gritted their teeth. This Bai Family is also a pinnacle family within Ten Demon Hall, specializing in the poisonous path, and is best at using various poisons, making their toxic skills unfathomable and hard to defend against.

"The supplies being destroyed aren’t isolated incidents. The infiltration by Ten Demon Hall has been extremely aggressive; some of our farms outside have also been attacked, and many grain-producing areas have been burned down. Originally, these places could provide nearby support for us, but now our logistical supplies have to rely on transportation from Ancestor Dragon City."

"The journey from Ancestor Dragon City to the Four-direction Pass spans several thousand miles. Our Ancestor Dragon City can only cover half of the route, while the remaining half is sparsely populated and vast, allowing anyone to hide with a simple dug-in hole. This instance causes our transportation to be riddled with vulnerabilities, making it extremely challenging to hunt down the mice from Ten Demon Hall."

"So, with the current logistical supply, deploying a hundred thousand troops at this location is the maximum limit. Any more would put significant pressure on the rear transportation."

"Damn it."

A young War General in silver armor slammed his hands on the table: "These traitors, I’ll kill them all sooner or later."

"Alright, someone will take care of the matters behind us. How about discussing the arrival situation at each camp?"

Ouyang Tianshu’s expression remained unchanged, seemingly unaffected by the bad news from behind.

"Yes."

"Currently, besides the inherent garrison of five thousand at First Line Pass, there have been twenty-four Guards arriving progressively. Calculated at three thousand per Guard, seventy-two thousand reinforcements have arrived, and additionally, eight more Guards are en route, due to arrive within three days."

"The assigned thirty-two Guards to First Line Pass; within them, the families account for sixty percent, while the Sects provided five Guards, and the remaining nine Guards are recruited Loose Cultivators from Ancestor Dragon City."

"The personnel from the family are elite without saying more, and those from the Sect are capable fighters. However, even though the nine Guards have some Loose Cultivator experts, those individuals are only capable in one-on-one fights; they struggle to march or form strategies."

"I also visited various camps today. The strength of these Guards’ camps is uneven, and without certain training, they simply can’t be deployed effectively."

Ouyang Tianshu listened, seeming to have anticipated this: "First Line Pass is not so easily broken. Since they are a disorderly crowd, start training them immediately; they’ll be useful sooner or later. Everyone, the Demon Clan comes fiercely, aiming to annihilate our Human Clan. No one can escape."

He said, turning to the side, "How are the military preparations?"

"The military supplies are abundant. First Line Pass inherently borders a frontier, with an arsenal built; the stockpile alone suffices to arm a hundred thousand troops, coupled with subsequent supplements, enough to sustain the consumption of a great battle."

"Hmm, certainly keep a tight control over the military supplies, and also rigorously manage the military provisions."

After speaking, Ouyang Tianshu looked toward another person.

"In recent days, I asked you to scout the Demon Clan army; is there any progress?"

"Reporting, General, the Demon Clan has continuously expanded their camp during these days. Currently, their camp is divided into left, center, and right major encampments, interconnected between them. Rough estimates indicate that the stationed Demon Clan exceeds a million."

"Additionally, through interrogation of captured demons, there are now three Demon Generals stationed across, hailing from Candle Dragon Demon Country; they are Wanyan Xiu from the Lion Clan, Yeshen from the Wolf Clan, and Niu Gengtian from the Bull Clan."

"However, the Demon Clan army always tightly guards their encampments, making it exceedingly difficult for scouts to penetrate, thus the specific distribution of forces within the Demon Clan’s camp remains unknown."

"Especially the arrival status of three mainstay troops under the Demon Generals is also unknown."

"The Demon Clan has been gathering outside the pass for almost half a month now, yet they have not launched an attack. Their intentions remain unclear, or could it be they’re waiting for Ten Demon Hall to respond internally and externally?"

One War General suggested.

The four isolated frontier passes have hardly any rear support, but these four frontier passes cannot be easily abandoned. After passing these four frontier passes, the way to Ancestor Dragon City will be a flat stretch with almost no defenses.

Even with some terrain advantages, it is insufficient to stop the progress of the Demon Clan army.

Moreover, Ancestor Dragon City is currently not fully prepared for war. To activate Ancestor Dragon City completely would require at least three months.

"The mice from Ten Demon Hall are still far from binding us from behind, as for what the Demon Clan is plotting, we can only react passively, relying on the strategic position of First Line Pass. It’s still possible to block the Demon Clan army for three months."

Ouyang Tianshu spoke to several subordinates.

"Alright, it’s getting late, take your leave and rest."

Exchanging a glance, several people left the conference hall. Once they left, Ouyang Tianshu tilted his head to look towards the beam above.

"Who is it, sneaking into my garrison like this, thinking it’s a garden?"

After speaking, Ouyang Tianshu’s aura dispersed, instantly forming a Turtle Shell Formation around the conference hall.

Bi Fang sensed the cage forming around him, pursing his lips: "You must be Ouyang Tianshu?"

"Hmm, I am Ouyang Tianshu. Are you an assassin from the Demon Clan?"

Bi Fang looked at the entire body emanating Golden Core Power from Ouyang Tianshu, directly threw Ouyang Qiuhai’s token onto the sand table in front of Ouyang Tianshu.

Ouyang Tianshu glanced over it, instantly recognizing the origin of the token: "This is my daughter’s item; why is it in your hands?"

Ouyang Tianshu’s face turned extremely grim as he looked towards Bi Fang.

The next moment, the surrounding air stagnated, precisely Ouyang Tianshu’s Dao Domain, instantly leaving Bi Fang unable to escape; Ouyang Tianshu leaped, grabbing Bi Fang.

"Speak, how is my daughter?"

Bi Fang, squeezed until he couldn’t breathe, rolled his eyes back, damn it, if I weren’t severely injured, how would I tolerate you being arrogant?

Cough, cough.

"You damned fool, I came with a message, and you dare treat me like this."

"Who sent you with a message, speak?"

Loosening his grip a bit, Ouyang Tianshu let Bi Fang catch his breath. But if Bi Fang dared resist, Ouyang Tianshu’s hand could possibly kill Bi Fang.

"It’s a little girl named Sikong Yu."