【1113】Jiao Gu.

“This is a list she personally wrote, please take a look.”
A gust of chilly wind blew in, swirling around the main hall, bringing with it a wave of coldness.
However, for the numerous old ghosts who were accustomed to the afterlife, this kind of weather was quite enjoyable. Moreover, the Yin energy in the air always seemed to invigorate their minds, leaving them refreshed and relaxed.
The Yama King sitting in the courtroom instantly felt rejuvenated as the cold wind blew against him. The exhaustion that had accumulated in his body from prolonged lack of sleep disappeared in an instant.
He stood up and took the list handed to him by the feathered man. After unfolding it, he carefully read through it, occasionally using his hands, which were covered in calluses, to point at the quantities of certain items on the list.
Then the Feathered Man who sat back said, "Commander, you can immediately send someone to check and verify. Moreover, these material supports have already been reported to the Jade Qu City, and Princess Xiao Fuling and the Empress Mother have both agreed, so you can use them with confidence."
After hearing these words, Yan Luo Wang chuckled, his smile even more unpleasant than crying.
He then nodded and immediately summoned his deputy, handing over the list to him and instructing him to oversee the handover of these supplies. [Translation]
"Please express my sincerest gratitude to General Yue She, Goddess of the Bow. I am deeply grateful for her timely assistance," said Yan Luo Wang, as he cast a grateful gaze towards the celestial being.
"How is the defense zone on your side?" followed Yan Luo Wang, as he asked this question.
As a commander-in-chief, Yan Luo Wang not only worries about the defense line in Du Shuo Mountain but also concerns about the situation in Xuan Ni Mountain.
A large amount of evidence can mutually prove it, all leading to not-so-good outcomes.
That means Dong Ying Continent is too far away from Xuan Yan Continent, too far away from Jiu You Country, and too far away from Ming Hai. However, it is very close to Qing Qiu Fox Country, allowing Qing Qiu Fox Country to quickly gather a large army, transport supplies, and send them to the front lines.
And now, the Green Hills Fox Kingdom is also mobilizing a large army to head towards the northern region of Mount Suni, gradually completing its assembly.
Clearly, this is exactly as Xiaoshi Zhu predicted. The Green Hills Fox King and the army of the Fox Kingdom intend to create a diversion in the middle. Once they break through the defense line of the Jiuyou Kingdom at Mount Suni, they will be able to resolve all the dilemmas and deadlocks.
By that time, the collapse of the Jiuyou Army will extend for thousands of miles, which will inevitably be the reality that the Jiuyou Kingdom must accept. Packing up and leaving the Dongjing Continent will also undoubtedly become the final outcome.
In that case, all the manpower, financial resources, and material resources invested in this continent for these years will be wasted.
Therefore, although King Yanluo did not show it on his face, his worries in his heart were not small.
"The enemy forces have already assembled, and reconnaissance has discovered that they are still intensifying their deployments. A major battle is inevitable. It's just unknown when they will suddenly attack, which keeps us on edge every day."
This Yuren has stated a fact, which is one of the few correct decisions made in Qingqiu Fox Nation.
Qingqiu Fox Nation is much smaller than Fengdu, making it difficult to quickly mobilize a large number of troops. They can only complete the deployment gradually.
It is precisely this kind of slow and deliberate deployment, accumulating a large amount of pressure gradually, creating a tense and mentally exhausting situation. As a result, even the Nine Shadow Army, who cannot afford to initiate the first attack in this matter, will eventually show signs of fatigue.
"Moreover, the spies reported that the enemy has already started building defensive fortifications in some strategic locations on the north bank. Trenches, ramparts, barracks, and cannons have all been erected." The feathered being paused for a moment before solemnly addressing the slightly grave Yama, "It is evident that they have prepared themselves for a protracted war against us. If we were to engage in battle in the future and attempt to seize this territory, it would be a difficult challenge for us."
Yan Luo Wang nodded slightly, expressing agreement with his speculation and analysis.
It is evident to the discerning that Qingqiu Fox Nation is also prepared for long-term battles.
Or perhaps, this is their unrepentant struggle and desperate last-ditch effort.
Once this battle starts, it's not about the Qingqiu Fox Kingdom giving the Jiuyou Kingdom a breakthrough in the central route, causing the Jiuyou Kingdom's defense line in Dongying Continent to completely collapse. Instead, if the Jiuyou Kingdom can hold the defense line, it will subsequently result in a deadly blow to the Qingqiu Fox Kingdom.
The opportunity is almost equally balanced for both sides. The next thing to determine is which side, Qingqiu Fox Nation or Jiuyou Nation, can make fewer mistakes on the battlefield.
As for the two ghost nations contending for control on this continent, it all depends on the outcome of this life-and-death battle at Suni Mountain.
So, I will help you fight tomorrow and then hurry back, just in case something unexpected happens over at Mount Suni." Pausing for a moment, the feathered being spoke to Yan Luo Wang in this manner.
Yan Luo Wang remained silent, only nodding his head.
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And to the east of Du Shuo Mountain, several dozen miles away, within the vast forest, patches of billowing smoke silently rise in the midst of the dark night.
Beneath the thick smoke, flames that have yet to be extinguished engulf everything around them, igniting the vegetation and scorching the land, making the nearby rocks become scorching hot, constantly emanating waves of heat.
After being ravaged by the flames, the scorched land is filled with numerous upturned and shattered trees. Amidst the flames rising from the ground, there are also several charred demon corpses scattered haphazardly across this scorching terrain.
Many bodies have turned to ashes in the flames, leaving behind empty armors that glow with a fiery red.
These armors, in their appearance, are all without exception the armors of soldiers from the Green Fox Kingdom.
And their owners are definitely not the ghost soldiers of the Qingqiu Fox Country.
They are the evil ghost soldiers led by Jiang Xiao, from the Northern Yin Dynasty of Fengdu.
Disguising themselves as ghost soldiers of the Qingqiu Fox Country is only to better intervene in the war and prevent the Nine Nether Country from finding evidence of their violation of the peace agreement between the two countries.
The high-level officials of the Jiuyou nation, although aware of the hidden secrets, did not expose them.
They cannot expose them.
In this matter, both the Jiuyou nation and Xiaoshi Zhu are completely constrained by Fengdu. Once exposed, Fengdu will resort to its old tricks and intervene in the war forcefully, putting the Jiuyou nation in a dilemma of fighting on multiple fronts.
So, there is no free lunch in the world, and there is no free supper either. The North Yin Dynasty honestly gave up territories and paid reparations, aiming for Xiaoshi Zhu to suffer a loss in this matter.
However, suffering a loss and keeping quiet does not mean Xiaoshi Zhu has to clench his teeth and bear it.
He can disguise these as evil ghost soldiers from the Qingqiu Fox Kingdom and mercilessly kill and annihilate them.
As a result, the support team of the Suni Mountain, the Thunderous Carriage Brigade, was deployed. With the help of the Fungi People reconnaissance unit providing the location, they ambushed and launched multiple attacks on the Suni Mountain. After a few more attacks, the army of the Jiang Xiu managed to retreat under the cover of night.
Just after the battle in Du Shuo Mountain, the exhausted Jiang Xiu army retreated to the vast forest in the rear. They hadn't even had a chance to rest when they witnessed streaks of lightning and artillery shells descending from the sky with immense force, landing swiftly on their heads and beside them. These strikes cleaved through towering ancient trees, shattered solid rocks and soil, leaving behind scorched marks and deep craters, erupting into billowing flames, accompanied by the agonizing screams of the Jiang Xiu army.
The ghost soldiers in the army of Jiang Xiu are mostly evil spirits who have been brought back from the mortal world. They have little knowledge about the development of the underworld, which may be considered as lacking information.
They are unaware of the rapid advancement of technology and craftsmanship in the Nine Ghosts Nation, which is far beyond the stagnant state of other ghost nations in the underworld. Xiao Shizhu firmly believes that besides national power, industry also plays a crucial role in supporting any war. Please note that the content has been translated to the best of my abilities, while keeping the @ matches intact.
It is precisely in this situation that numerous Fei Lei cars from the Jiuyou Nation have been produced. They are getting bigger and bigger, carrying larger payloads, and flying faster and faster.
Now, it's time for Jiangxiao to eat the bitter fruit. It's time for the Northern Yin Dynasty and Fengdu to swallow their pride, even if they have to do so reluctantly. Please note that
It is not realistic to engage in a two-front long-distance battle, but Xiao Shizhu believes that a short-distance raid is still possible. As a result, the Jiang Xuan Army was ambushed. Therefore, the Northern Yin Dynasty is now filled with fear once again.
Jiang Xiao looked at the scorched bones scattered on the ground, a lingering astonishment filled his eyes, slowly seeping into his body and permeating his heart.
At the same time, reminiscing about the flying thunder carts of the Jiuyou Kingdom, the thunder and artillery shells roaring and swooping down, a slight sense of fear arose within him.
Jiang Xiu didn't expect that Nine Ghost Country would possess such a terrifying weapon.
As the commander, he had been away from the Underworld for too long and had only recently returned, so his understanding of Nine Ghost Country was shallow. Despite taking extreme caution in their attack, he never foresaw that Nine Ghost Country would still have access to such elusive and deadly weaponry. Please do not hesitate to ask if you have any more questions!
Let Jiang Xiao suffer a big loss all at once, losing nearly ten thousand soldiers and countless supplies after being ambushed once.
Especially those bulky Ghost Cannons, due to their clumsiness, they couldn't dodge in time and were almost completely destroyed. Please note that the "@" symbol is not commonly used in English and does not have a specific meaning. It is mainly used in social media platforms for tagging or mentioning other users.
This means that tomorrow's Jiangxiao will no longer receive artillery support when attacking Mount Shuo.
The ashes are still swirling in the scorching wind, slowly falling down.
Jiangxiao squatted on the scorched earth, reached out and touched the still hot blackened soil at his feet, then picked up a bone covered in ash from the ground.
This bone, about a foot long, is still warm. The entire skeleton's surface has completely charred and turned black, resembling a piece of charcoal.
This is the skeleton of an evil spirit, not naturally having this color, but it acquired its current appearance after being burned by a fierce fire. Please note that the translation may not capture the exact meaning or nuances of the original text.
Jiang Xiao lightly squeezed the bones in his hand, and the bones instantly turned into powder.
With a frown, Jiang Xiao's expression became serious.
He knew that these charred bones were not struck by lightning but were a type of projectile thrown from the flying thunder carts of the Jiuyou Kingdom. (Translated content)
Jiang Xiu had seen this kind of cannonball several times before during his time at Du Shuo Mountain. The Yin Ghost Cannon, a highly classified weapon of the North Yin Dynasty, had similar characteristics. As soon as one cannonball dropped, it immediately exploded.
Flames flare up from within and immediately burst outwards in all directions. In an instant, the surroundings are engulfed in a sea of fire, spreading across the ground.
The ghost soldiers standing amidst the inferno are unable to escape in time and are immediately consumed by the flames.
At a speed visible to the naked eye, the skin quickly melts away, leaving behind only charred bones, scattered in the scorched earth, scattered in the flames.