Chapter 2044 - 2043: Breaking Through the Pass in 3 Days

Chapter 2044: Chapter 2043: Breaking Through the Pass in 3 Days

The other Demon Kings of the Wolf Clan did not step forward to mediate; they all watched coldly.

The Wolf Clan consists of six major clans, and within them, there are numerous tribes. Yan Gu and Gu Feng belong to the same clan. Although Yan Gu is not the Clan Leader, he is undoubtedly the next Clan Leader, as the previous Clan Leader is old and frail. In the upcoming battle, the old Clan Leader will oversee the rear.

Yan Gu effectively holds the decision-making power within this clan; he has always been at odds with Gu Feng, hence he sent him to the rear to watch over the camp.

Unexpectedly, Gu Feng accidentally ascended to the status of Demon King, which undoubtedly shook Yan Gu’s position. The emphasis placed on Gu Feng by the Demon General, who appointed him to lead three thousand Flame Wind Wolf Riders, made Yan Gu feel threatened.

This is why Yan Gu gambled with Gu Feng, aiming to completely undermine him and make it clear that even as a Demon King, Gu Feng would have to adhere to Yan Gu’s will.

The internal affairs of Yan Gu’s clan are matters that the other clan’s Demon Kings naturally did not want to interfere with; they were even happy to watch. Thus, they certainly wouldn’t intervene, enjoying the spectacle instead.

Gu Feng looked at the aggressively pushing Yan Gu, his heart long filled with resentment. In the Feng Yu Clan, Yan Gu relied on his status as a Demon King and had relentlessly oppressed other tribes. However, the aging Clan Leader was unable to restrain Yan Gu.

"Fine, then let’s meet back at the site."

"This time, I will report to the Wolf Commander and set up a Demon King’s arena."

"In this battle, it will be either you or me who survives."

Gu Feng declared.

Upon hearing this, Yan Gu did not back off either: "Just as I expected."

He certainly would not retreat. Having ascended to Demon King status over twenty years ago and currently at his peak, he felt that Gu Feng, who had only recently ascended with external help, was unworthy of challenging him. He wondered who gave Gu Feng such courage.

Just as the two were locked in confrontation, the setup in the tent was changed completely as if nothing had happened.

The various Demon Kings took their seats, while Li Feng sat slightly ahead beside Niu Gengtian, a position inferior to the Three Marshals but superior to numerous Demon Kings.

Li Feng understood that sitting here was the peak of his current status. As for the position of the Three Marshals, unless he decided to confront them openly, he clearly lacked the courage to do so at the moment.

He was arrogant, but not foolish.

Lion Commander Wanyan Xiu surveyed the Demon Kings present, then said in a deep voice: "Today, I have gathered everyone here to announce something."

Many Demon Kings glanced towards Wanyan Xiu.

"I believe all of you have guessed that our Demon Country has gathered an army of a million, stationed before the First Line Pass for nearly a month now."

"After this month of preparations, I assume everyone is restless."

"So, I am announcing that starting tomorrow, within three days, we will break through the First Line Pass and advance into the territory of Ancestor Dragon City."

Before Wanyan Xiu could finish speaking, the Demon Kings below began to whisper among themselves.

"Three days to break through the pass?"

"Isn’t that a joke? Everyone knows how treacherous the First Line Pass is; although there aren’t many garrison troops inside, the terrain before the pass limits the army position, rendering our numerical advantage ineffective."

"Indeed, not to mention, in those three days, our Demon Clan may lose at least fifty to sixty thousand troops and still fail to shake the First Line Pass."

"Could it be that Lion Commander feels embarrassed after Feng Yang cleaved the First Line Pass, thus declaring a three-day breakthrough?"

Snap.

Wanyan Xiu slammed the table, an overwhelming domineering aura sweeping through the tent: "What, a mere ten thousand garrison troops at the First Line Pass makes you so fearful?"

"If that’s the case, then what talk is there of attacking Ancestor Dragon City? We might as well sign a treaty beneath the city and turn back."

"Lion Commander, we do not mean it that way. Despite the treacherous nature of the First Line Pass, although our Demon Clan’s army has numerical strength, it is difficult to leverage it, compounded by our focus on eliminating the Ant Race at the rear, causing a shortage of high-end forces."

"With only us present, it would be challenging to gain any advantage at the First Line Pass. Ancestor Dragon City, although stationed with only ten thousand troops at the First Line Pass, must have dispatched many Golden Core Late Stage Perfection experts, possibly even Absolute Peak Level experts to defend."

"Indeed, high-level combat power is far easier to mobilize. Ancestor Dragon City dare send ten thousand cultivators to face our army of a million; it’s evident they have a hidden trump card in terms of high-end combat power. The terrain at the First Line Pass can be described as a choke point."

The Demon Kings did not belittle their opponent simply because they commanded vast armies. Although numbers do matter, in such terrain, the numerical advantage couldn’t be utilized.

But the Demon Country’s Eight Tribes and Ten Demon Generals currently have only three stationed here, though the plan dictated that at least seven Demon Generals should gather here.

Regarding the Demon Kings, there ought to be at least a hundred present to effectively break the pass and subsequently surmount obstacles, reaching Ancestor Dragon City.

"Lion Commander, could it be that the efforts to clear the Ant Race have yielded results and the other Demon Generals and Kings will arrive soon?"

Someone quickly speculated, given that the Lion Commander was not one to boast without basis.

Three days to break the pass.

Clearly, there must be absolute confidence behind this claim.

Li Feng listened quietly from the side.

"The affairs with the Ant Race are complex and a resolution is unlikely shortly. Other Demon Generals will handle matters at the rear; our target is solely the First Line Pass."

Wanyan Xiu did not elaborate on the situation at the rear.

The Ant Race has never been a concern for the Demon Country, despite the Ant Queen’s prolific breeding, often birthing millions of ant soldiers. However, the strength of the ant army is limited.

Previously, the Ant Race could make a difference on the battlefield due to the presence of Vermilion Bird and other Lords as high-end combat strengths, coupled with alliances with Ancestor Dragon City’s humans. Thus, the Ant Race’s numbers had impact.

But now, Vermilion Bird is seriously injured, four out of five Lords have fallen, and the humans of Ancestor Dragon City have long lost contact with the Molten Lava Volcano. The Ant Queen even once allied with the Demon Country.

The Demon Country is aware of the Ant Queen’s prowess, but unexpectedly, they faced a formidable Ant Emperor this time, whose strength could rival and even surpass a Demon General. That’s not all; the eruption at Molten Lava Volcano released the overlord of Molten Lava Cave, the Earth Cave Demon Ape, who has now emerged from the volcano.

This situation demands four Demon Generals just to suppress it.

"Rely on ourselves without reinforcements?"

"Well, I understand your concerns. We cannot rely solely on ourselves to breach the First Line Pass, but let me keep you guessing."

Lion Commander Wanyan Xiu finished speaking and clapped his hands together.

"Bring on the wine and meat, the songs and dance."