Ancient Fiend Dragon Emperor

Chapter 942: Chapter 941 Shanhai Pass

As soon as Su Han spoke, almost all the officials opposed him.

Even the few who previously remained neutral voiced their objections at this moment.

Even many generals standing behind Su Han were dumbfounded.

They were indeed in charge of the attack, but what kind of place is Shanhai Pass?

It’s not territory of the Long Wind Empire, but a region between the Long Wind Empire and the Four Great Empires.

Before the Four Great Empires besieged the Long Wind Empire, both sides used Shanhai Pass as a boundary to divide the territories of their respective nations.

But now, the Four Great Empires have captured dozens of cities of the Long Wind Empire, and have long occupied Shanhai Pass. Once Su Han leads troops there, he will be caught in a pincer attack from both sides by the Four Great Empires. When that time comes, Su Han and others may face complete annihilation!

The key is, six million troops! Right now, the total military strength of the Long Wind Empire is only seven million, taking out six-sevenths of it. If these six million troops are annihilated, then the Long Wind Empire will have no chance to retaliate, effectively stretching their neck to be chopped.

Whenever they think of such consequences, everyone feels a chill down their spine.

They even suspect that perhaps King Qinghong has been bought by the Four Great Empires, hence making such a brainless demand!

”King Qinghong...”

A middle-aged man behind Su Han hesitated slightly before speaking, ”This... subordinates feel it’s inappropriate, this matter needs to be discussed further and perhaps we should consider alternative methods for now.”

”Indeed, I also find it too risky.”

”It’s impossible, if we’re caught in a pincer attack, just based on our six million troops from the Long Wind Empire, there’s simply no escape.”

A series of discussions erupted, with ninety-nine percent questioning Su Han’s decision.

Hai Cheng went on to say, ”Qinghong, you are pushing our Long Wind Empire to its death! At this point, I’ve said what needs to be said, even what shouldn’t be said. Over the years, you indeed have established significant military achievements for our Long Wind Empire, but this has also resulted in numerous injuries to you, and your strength is nowhere near what it was. It’s even worse than an ordinary general! It’s uncertain whether you can even lead troops, let alone undertake such a risky mission!”

After these words were spoken, the hall fell silent once again. ℯℯ𝑙.

What Hai Cheng said was true: King Qinghong indeed established military achievements, but his strength was greatly diminished as well. It’s likely that the strength of an ordinary general in the Long Wind Empire exceeds his.

There was one more thing Hai Cheng didn’t say: you hold your current position entirely because of those military achievements, and presently you have no qualifications to request to go to war, let alone such a dangerous mission!

He didn’t say it out loud, but everyone understood his meaning. Su Han understood, and Emperor Changming also understood.

Hai Cheng’s words were essentially aimed at Emperor Changming!

Sure enough, Emperor Changming’s face displayed a trace of helplessness. He looked at Su Han, sighed slightly in his heart.

Su Han took a deep breath and said, ”Your Majesty, Shanhai Pass is the border between our nation and the Four Great Empires. The Four Great Empires rotate their troops to rest at Shanhai Pass every fortnight, not all at once but one nation at a time. This means that the force we face is not twelve million, but only four million troops...”

”Nonsense!”

Hai Cheng interrupted Su Han’s words, ”First of all, can the six million troops we send from our nation really pass unnoticed? Secondly, even if we go to Shanhai Pass and destroy the opponent’s four million troops, do you think the Four Great Empires won’t find out? How much of our Long Wind Empire’s troops will be lost then? If the remaining nine million troops of the Four Great Empires mobilize, what would you do? Thirdly, if the Four Great Empires learn of this, and send troops again, you will face a pincer attack. Do you have the confidence to annihilate the enemy completely? Fourthly, if you can’t destroy them, then you will be the one destroyed, and when that happens, six million troops will be wiped out. Do you think our Long Wind Empire can still hold on to the end?

Su Han remained silent, sensing that such actions could benefit him, perhaps the only chance to benefit from the Desolate Antiquity.

Every era offers some opportunities, be it the ant legs of the Distant Antiquity, or the fruits, Blazing Wine, God Slaying Bell, Nine Extremes Soul-Opening Chain from the Primeval Era.

Su Han didn’t know what he would obtain here, but opportunities are earned by oneself.

If otherwise, how would Su Han spit saliva stars here, caring about the survival or destruction of the Long Wind Empire?

However, Hai Cheng’s words were not without reason; he just didn’t know Su Han had the ability to restore the body to Peak the state.

Seeing Su Han no longer speak, Hai Cheng fell silent, sighed, and said, ”King Qinghong, I know you are also for the good of the empire, but your battle power truly isn’t what it used to be. Among the troops of the Four Great Empires, there are many strong ones, most notably King Taiyu and his peers. You should understand their strength; if you were at your peak, they would not be your opponent, but now...”

Hai Cheng didn’t finish, but everyone understood.

Capturing the leader first applies greatly in wartime.

If Su Han does lead the troops, but before anything happens gets slain by the enemy descending, the morale on the Long Wind Empire’s side would plummet, how would they continue fighting then?

”Alright.”

Emperor Changming wearily waved his hand, saying, ”Let’s leave it at this for today.”

After his words fell, he got up and left.

Those in attendance, too, gradually left amid discussions.

Su Han returned to his Traveling Palace, and as soon as he sat down, someone screamed outside the door, ”King Qinghong, Your Majesty summons you.”

...

Half a month later.

The troops of the Four Great Empires were already at the city’s doorstep. During this half month, they captured two more cities, leaving the Long Wind Empire with less than seven million troops, only six million eight hundred thousand remaining.

For the past half month, many officials and generals requested to see Emperor Changming, but they were all refused.

The Long Wind Empire retreated repeatedly, and many cities were completely surrounded, with shouts of killing reverberating outside and panic reigning inside.

...

Meanwhile, at Shanhai Pass.

Shanhai Pass is located in the Southeast Region, bordered by the sea on the south and backed by mountains on the northwest. In between lies a vast canyon, known as Shanhai Pass.

The canyon is large, like a sharp sword piercing the clouds. This place is constantly fraught with war, countless Lost Souls rest here, and people often hear mournful cries.

And at this moment, there is a massive crowd weaving through, carrying a mix of fatigue and exhilaration, heading from the direction of the Long Wind Empire.

The crowd was carrying dozens of grand flags, upon which were embroidered three large characters—Moon God Army!