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"Not killing them is to avoid drawing attention too quickly. We have arrived in the Southern Wilderness, but we won’t be able to hide for long."

The White Tiger gazed solemnly at the chaotic space where Kui Wood Wolf and others were trapped, her earlier frivolous demeanor gone. Despite her confident and imposing stance towards Kui Wood Wolf, she knew in her heart how dangerous the situation truly was.

After lurking in the Southeast for two years, her essence had suffered significant damage. Facing the enemy now, whether it was the Azure Dragon or the Vermilion Bird, she feared neither was her match, and meeting either would leave her no chance.

Encountering the Three-Eyed God General would mean absolutely no chance at all.

Although both Azure Dragon and Vermilion Bird were formidable, they were wary of her, aware that her strength was not inferior, and a single careless move might allow her to replace them.

This hesitation would provide her with many opportunities for escape.

But Three-Eyed was different. He was a battle fanatic with whom she had worked for years, very much aware of his nature.

He always grew stronger when facing strength.

If it weren’t for higher constraints, his greatest wish would be to clash with the Otherworldly Demon Statues.

Such a man would harbor no hesitation in confronting her, and given her current state, encountering him meant no chance of escape.

"I know..." Shen Yuan nodded, taking the marching map handed over by White Tiger, his eyebrows furrowed.

"Vermilion Bird City?"

"Yes... A very ancient place. I truly didn’t expect them above to allow Divine Generals to attack it.

.." White Tiger expressed some doubts, "Among the four major forces, Elder Long is actually the most conservative, proactively balancing other forces. Up until now, the four ancient forces have continuously confronted each other, Heaven’s efforts have been significant.

Unexpectedly, this decisive action dares to initiate an attack on Vermilion Bird City, no wonder they want to eliminate me first."

"What do you mean?" Shen Yuan was taken aback, then immediately understood, "Are they afraid you’ll rebel?"

At his words, White Tiger laughed beautifully, "I’ve served Heaven’s Court for so long without gaining their respect.

Now that they suspect I might rebel, they finally pay attention to me.

Ziwei personally descended with two Star Officials, hahaha, they must be aware that I’m not that easy to handle. .."

Shen Yuan stood quietly beside her, not interjecting. He did not fully understand her feelings towards Heaven’s Court but gathered some insight from her words. As a native, she served Heaven’s Court for many years, yet always regarded as an outsider, never valued.

She was only valued when there was an attempt to kill her.

How tragic...

Could Chen Qing be such a person?

Shen Yuan felt uncertain, but it seemed Chen Qing was willing to share power and did not discriminate against outsiders. As a former enemy, his worth was later discovered, and he was entrusted with important tasks.

"So the person you fear most is attacking Vermilion Bird City now; shouldn’t he leave us alone?" Shen Yuan looked at the marching map curiously.

"He cannot..." White Tiger stared at the map, her gaze somber.

"But only temporarily. If Vermilion Bird City is captured, it will lead to a critical situation where we are besieged from front and rear. Your decision to have us hide here was indeed unexpected, but it’s just a delaying tactic.

Once Vermilion Bird City falls, Heavenly reinforcements will continuously come down, using this place as a base, and reinforce towards the Southeast, aiming for Jiangnan. "

"At that point, we will have no chance to retreat. So... when you decided on this place initially, couldn’t it just be for buying more time?"

"Naturally not..." Shen Yuan held the marching map, a gleam of excitement in his eyes.

"Better than I imagined. I initially thought the Heaven’s Court army, after taking the Southeast, would split forces to capture the Southern Border.

To intercept them required enough military strength, pinpointing the main army would become difficult.

But now it seems unnecessary, Vermilion Bird City is the best location. "

"You intend to swallow the Combat General Department under the Three-Eyed God General?" White Tiger laughed instantly. "Do you know what kind of army that is?"

"I don’t know..." Shen Yuan shook his head, "But I know Now their strength isn’t much better than Jiangnan’s soldiers, because if they were strong enough, they could have captured Jiangnan first. Their reluctance to do so indicates they lack overwhelming strength."

"You’re quite astute..." White Tiger glanced at him disdainfully, "You’re right in one aspect; the Heavenly Soldiers haven’t restored their peak power.

But even so, under him, they’re Heaven’s Court’s strongest army.

Even if all Jiangnan’s forces were fully committed, defeating them wouldn’t be possible. "

"Perhaps you’re right, but this is the closest opportunity.

" Shen Yuan looked at the rich Fire Element essence in the distance and spoke softly, "If we don’t find a solution now, it’ll be even harder later on.

Jiangnan is inherently weak, unlike your deep reserves.

The longer the delay, the more disadvantageous it is for us.

If Vermilion Bird City is indeed a hard-to-conquer place, and the unrevived Heavenly Soldiers launch an assault, that would be the best chance. "

"Did Chen Qing instruct you?" asked White Tiger with a half-smile.

Shen Yuan shook his head, "Chen Qing now lacks the Power of Faith to communicate with me, but I know he won’t miss this opportunity, thus he will certainly come."

"What will he use?" White Tiger frowned, "I’ve been watching Jiangnan. Inside Jiangnan, I have my informants. Your troops in Jiangnan are limited. The Western Sea Army is severely damaged, the strongest Warrior Army is far in the Northern Sea; what will Chen Qing use to devour the Three-Eyed God General’s men? "

"A single elite troop is enough..." Shen Yuan said quietly. "You’re knowledgeable about military tactics, aren’t you aware that on the battlefield, besides the two forces, the life-and-death of commanding generals can significantly impact the outcome?"

"Once leaderless, in the perilous location of Vermilion Bird City, under fleeing soldiers, there’ll naturally be massive losses!"

"Your intention..." White Tiger hesitated upon hearing this, "Isn’t it the decapitation strategy?"

"It’s roughly that method." Shen Yuan remarked calmly.

"Ha?"

This time it wasn’t even White Tiger who mocked, suddenly Shiyi Star Lord laughed gleefully, "Do you know who the Three-Eyed God General is?"

"You earlier mentioned he leads Heaven’s Court’s strongest army, so I assume he ranks high in your forces?"

"Rank high?" Shiyi Star Lord laughed deeply, "Not just high. The Three-Eyed God General is recognized as the War God throughout several eras. Up till now, no one has defeated him head-on. Even Buddha Kingdom’s Victorious Fighting Buddha has been subdued by him."

"Even if Old Liu took action himself, he may not be his match. Does that Chen Qing plan to attempt a decapitation strategy against the Three-Eyed God General?"

"It is indeed challenging..."

A distant voice emerged, startling White Tiger to abruptly look back. Even in her poor state, only three people could appear silently behind her.

"Who are you..."

A man in white clothes slightly bowed, "I am Chen Qing, greetings to the White Tiger Star Officer."