World-Ending Demon Emperor
Chapter 864 - 408: Zhi Li ultimate path! Turing Tuo betrayal!_3

Chapter 864: 408: Zhi Li ultimate path! Turing Tuo betrayal!_3

Of course, it was also thanks to the narrowness of Tianlang Pass that Jian Ze’s massive army couldn’t flood into the pass in greater numbers. Otherwise, even the valiant Rock Thieves Corps, twenty-thousand strong, would struggle to hold back an enemy force four to five times their size.

Tianshui City was now like a shell: extremely hard and powerful on the outside.

But once that shell was breached, the interior of Tianshui City would be devoid of any defensive strength.

If Jian Ze’s army of over a hundred thousand were to surge into the hinterlands of Tianshui City, the consequences would be unimaginable.

The defenses of Heavenly Water Main City were non-existent; it would fall with ease.

Suo Lun had positioned cannons on all three battlefields, but in Heavenly Water Main City, he placed only seven or eight ceremonial cannons, which were substandard rejects.

And what was most terrifying was the possibility of Jian Ze leading his army of over a hundred thousand to attack the Fenglei Fort Defense Line from the rear, pinching Zhi Li’s Forces in a pincer movement.

At that point, not even a deity could save Lord Suo Lun!

Suo Lun closed his eyes and began a deep reflection.

Indeed, cannons were mighty, especially at sea, completely revolutionary, capable of obliterating any navy without allowing them the chance for retribution.

Even on land, whether it was long-distance shelling or close-range grapeshot, the destructive power was tremendous.

But cannons were not omnipotent, especially in certain geographical environments where their effectiveness could be disappointing.

Before the invention of high explosives, cannons were still a bit short of deserving the title of gods of warfare.

Zhen Yan Princess stepped forward, gently massaged Suo Lun’s temples, and kissed his lips, her voice soft, "My husband, there are only a little over twenty thousand troops left at Tianlang Pass now, and the Silver Wolf Legion has suffered heavy casualties and is low on morale."

The battle during the day saw the Silver Wolf Legion, a troop composed of mercenaries, take over forty percent casualties at Tianlang Pass. Their morale, no doubt, was deeply wounded.

"Should we dispatch ten thousand troops to support Tianlang Pass?" Princess Zhiyan asked.

With the addition of the Luanyang Revenge Army, the Fenglei Fort Defense Line’s garrison had gained an extra ten thousand. That’s why Princess Zhiyan suggested sending ten thousand troops to support Tianlang Pass.

It was a difficult decision to make. Suo Lun’s military resources were indeed stretched thin.

On the surface, today’s battle at Fenglei Fort Defense Line went beautifully, annihilating Zhi Li’s forces of over sixty thousand with minimal casualties. Furthermore, the defense forces of the fort seemed to have barely played a role; there hadn’t even been a direct melee!

Most of the enemy casualties had been caused by cannons, trebuchets, and flaming oil. Therefore, dispatching ten thousand troops to support Tianlang Pass seemed entirely feasible.

But what Suo Lun thought of was the battle of tomorrow, the day after!

Jian Ze’s near-conquest of Tianlang Pass would fiercely stimulate Zhi Li, who would then adopt the same tactics.

It was an all-in bet, recklessly throwing lives at the problem, launching an attack with hundreds of thousands of troops in a frenzied assault on the Fenglei Fort Defense Line.

At this moment, Zhi Li was like a trapped beast, with only one path laid out before him: to defy death and seek life amidst desperation!

An all-in bet, a desperate fight to the bitter end! This was Zhi Li’s only choice.

"No, there’s no need to support Tianlang Pass," Suo Lun shook his head, "The most dangerous moment at Tianlang Pass has passed. First comes the effort, then the weakness, and finally the exhaustion. Today’s battle situation will make Jian Ze’s troops realize that even if they break through Tianlang Pass, they will still have to face an army of Rock Pirates as fierce as wild beasts. And I am confident that Jian Ze will no longer be able to organize such a crazed attack tomorrow; today’s casualties have crippled the Southwestern Legion."

Princess Zhiyan nodded. She had noticed that in the battle reports from Yan Yan and Queen Yan Chuo, they had only reviewed the mistakes made in today’s battle, without mentioning anything about reinforcements.

Suo Lun said, "Instead, it may be our Fenglei Fort Defense Line that will face an extremely bloody and tough battle next."

Just then, the voice of Zhuang Zhixuan called from outside, "Master, an envoy from Turing Tuo requests an audience."

Suo Lun was taken aback. Turing Tuo was sending someone over?

...

Soon, the envoy from Turing Tuo appeared before Suo Lun, lifting his black cape and removing his mask to reveal his handsome face.

It was... Turing Chen!

"Greetings to Your Highness Princess, greetings to Lord Suo Lun," Turing Chen greeted them meticulously.

Suo Lun was startled, "Turing Chen, what brings you here?"

Turing Chen said, "To negotiate!"

Suo Lun asked, "Negotiate what?"

Turing Chen replied, "Many things can be discussed, such as the loyalty of the Turing Clan to Princess Zhiyan."

Upon hearing this, Suo Lun was completely astonished!

He was certainly aware of Turing Tuo’s duplicity, but the reality of the situation still felt bitterly cold.

Suo Lun said, "Meaning, betray Zhi Li?"

"Correct!" Turing Chen said, "Betray Zhi Li and support Princess Zhen Yan’s ascension to the throne!"

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