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As Long Xuanji spoke, the previously eager commanders of the Dragon Clan fell silent.

”We must certainly kill this man, otherwise we would be letting down our twenty thousand fallen soldiers!”

”But right now, we must consider the bigger picture. What’s most important is to capture Yang City first.”

”Once we capture Yang City, that small faction will be surrounded to the east of the East State Mountain Range, without reinforcements. Sooner or later, they’ll be annihilated!”

Long Xuanji was a confident person, so her words were not a discussion but a firm command that brooked no doubt.

A general asked, ”What if they collaborate with the Yang City’s garrison to attack us from both inside and out?”

”There aren’t many of them, it’s not a concern,” another general replied.

”Behind us, there are several small towns. If we gather the soldiers there and combine them with the East State troops who have joined us, we have at least fifteen thousand men. Although these soldiers are less powerful than our main forces, I believe they can hold our rear against the twenty thousand strong East Capital City Guard Army without issue.”

The general analyzed, ”Moreover, we can mutually support each other from the rear. That small faction won’t dare to rashly move closer!”

After the general finished speaking, everyone turned to look at Long Xuanji.

Long Xuanji was silent for a few seconds, then said, ”Those ragtag groups should dare not attack our rear. Even if they come, it’s a suicide mission! Certainly, we must be prepared at all times to observe their movements. If they wish to enter Yang City, that’s better—outside the city, we can wipe them out!”

”Right now, our most urgent task is to capture Yang City. Dear generals, Marshal Tianwu has returned to Panlong Island. She intends to temporarily cease fighting to handle the opposition back home. If we can’t seize Yang City in one go now, we’ll have to temporarily retreat and defend. Victory or defeat hinges on this venture! I hope everyone will show the highest fighting spirit!”

Long Xuanji motivated all the commanders, and her face was full of her usual confidence and dominance.

Since she set foot on the East State battlefield, she hadn’t lost a battle under her direct command. This time, she believed it would be no exception.

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”Xiao Zhuang, now have someone closely monitor the movements in Yang City and on Long Xuanji’s side, watching day and night without stopping.”

”Lin Yu, currently our spies lack professional qualities, both in reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance. You are responsible for selecting individuals you favor from the entire army to join the reconnaissance team for concentrated training, following our special training methods from Dragon Soul. We must train keen eyes.”

”Old Zhao, currently Sanhe City is an empty city with fewer than five hundred garrison troops. You lead five thousand men as the vanguard to take it directly!”

During the march, when close to Sanhe City, Qin Tian made thorough arrangements.

A man without ambition isn’t a real man.

Now, as a commander with an exceptional army of twenty-five thousand men, Qin Tian knew this was his rare opportunity to rise, and he wouldn’t give it up easily.

Therefore, Qin Tian was prepared for a prolonged campaign, with no intention to retreat west of the East State Mountain Range just yet.

As Zhao Lanjin led the vanguard to attack Sanhe City, Qin Tian began drafting a military report.

This report was not intended for Zhang Qicheng but was to be sent by a confidant who would take a small path across the East State Mountain Range to reach East Capital City and present it to the City Guard Army chief, Governor Xiao Zhan.

This move, frankly speaking, was Qin Tian wanting to bypass Zhang Qicheng to gain favor with Xiao Zhan. If Zhang Qicheng knew, he would likely seize the credit.

When Zhao Lanjin led five thousand men to the gates of Sanhe City, the garrison had already fled.

Subsequently, Qin Tian entered Sanhe City with the main force.

At the same time, Qin Tian’s military report was being jointly escorted by Zhang Hefei and Xie Tingjie to East Capital City.

”Boss, what do we do next? We’re on Dragon Clan’s occupied territory now. If Yang City is captured by the Dragons, we basically have no retreat. Crossing the East State Mountain Range is possible for a few masters, but absolutely not for an entire army. I think we’ll have to consider retreat options.”

In Sanhe City, Xiao Zhuang spoke to Qin Tian anxiously.

”A retreat? I haven’t even thought about it.”

Qin Tian glanced at Xiao Zhuang, saying, ”Old Three, right now, we have troops, and there’s no clueless superior misdirecting us. Isn’t this precisely our golden opportunity for military achievement?”

”What, you want to go it alone?!” Xiao Zhuang was stunned by Qin Tian’s words.

Qin Tian smiled and nodded, ”Why not?”

”But we only have over twenty thousand men...”

”The Dragons don’t have many either. After we annihilated over twenty thousand of their main forces, Long Xuanji has only about fifty to sixty thousand left, and with the surrendered East State Army and various local forces, there are no more than one hundred thousand.”

Qin Tian said confidently, ”The news I have is that there is internal discord within the Dragon Clan, and now their attack has slowed. Plus, there hasn’t been news of Long Tianwu for over a month. I guess Long Tianwu should already be out of East State, back to Panlong Island to handle the internal conflict.”

”Old Three, do you think such a rare opportunity to win acclaim could be missed lightly?”

Xiao Zhuang was speechless.

”Boss, you might be a bit too ambitious,” Xiao Zhuang regained his composure and said, ”Even if Long Tianwu did take a massive army of over a hundred thousand back, even if Long Xuanji only has fifty thousand here, we’re still not their match!”

”Not necessarily.”

Qin Tian showed his confidence, ”Long Xuanji’s main forces will undoubtedly attack Yang City, and with Yang City’s large troops, Long Xuanji might not be able to take it.”

”This woman should be too occupied to deal with us, and at this time, it’s precisely when we expand our influence. This is East State’s territory; we can recruit soldiers.”

”Phew, Boss, this is the Spiritual Domain. Recruiting ordinary civilians is pointless; they don’t know cultivation immortality.”

”I didn’t say to recruit ordinary civilians. I’m talking about immortality cultivators.”

”But the City Guard Army doesn’t allow unauthorised recruitment. Every newbie needs the Governor’s Mansion’s signature and stamp. We might...”

”I didn’t say to recruit them into the City Guard Army. We can form a new unit, maybe called War Dragon or Dragon Soul.”

”Phew!”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhuang drew a sharp breath!

He stared wide-eyed at Qin Tian, suddenly understanding Qin Tian’s purpose!

”Boss, boss, are you planning to... start on our plan and ideals already!?”

Rebuilding Dragon Soul was their grand goal.

”Yes.”

Qin Tian earnestly nodded, ”Once the opportunity arises, we must seize it!”