Ye Yu was puzzled: "Forget it? Why? I clearly heard Elder Jian say he wanted to test my current strength."
Sword Douluo hurriedly shook his head: "I take back what I said earlier, and although I'm not entirely sure of your strength, you're definitely stronger than me. Fighting you would be asking for trouble, wouldn't it? You've already become a Titled Douluo with a full Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring configuration, probably even ten of me aren't your match."
Ye Yu no longer troubled Sword Douluo and entered the military camp with Tang San and others.
Knowing Ye Yu and Tang San had arrived, Xue Beng was very happy and saluted Ye Yu and Tang San.
Although Xue Beng was the Emperor, it was proper for him to salute Ye Yu and Tang San; without Ye Yu, there wouldn't be the current Tian Dou Empire, which had already been controlled by Martial Soul Hall.
Ye Yu said: "Xue Beng, your acting skills are quite impressive."
The previous unruliness was all an act; if one didn't know the plot, it'd be impossible to tell. Placed in the Earth of the previous life, this guy could surely win Best Actor.
Xue Beng smiled awkwardly: "Previously, I was offensive."
"No problem, it's understandable."
Xue Beng was delighted: "Having you both here is truly heaven's aid to Tian Dou."
Ye Yu said: "I don't understand military strategy, unless Bibi Dong appears, I won't make a move. Since most of the Titled Douluo of Martial Soul Hall are dead or injured, apart from Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu, the others are no match for me."
Martial Soul Hall had lost five more Titled Douluo, apart from Ye Yu, Tang San, and Xiao Wu, only the upper echelons of Martial Soul Hall knew.
"Another Titled Douluo of Martial Soul Hall was killed by you?"
"Yes."
After Ye Yu recounted the event, Xue Beng was extremely excited—this was indeed great news.
Even the death of one Titled Douluo would bring him immense joy—for each one lost, the threat lessens greatly. In wartime, Titled Douluo are extraordinarily formidable.
Tang San said: "Though Brother Yu won't make a move, I will give my all—it's also a chance to hone my skills."
Later, Xue Beng ordered that seeing Tang San was akin to seeing the Tian Dou Emperor. And Ye Yu's position surpassed his.
The Tian Dou Army knew that Ye Yu had saved Tian Dou, and they were incredibly appreciative.
Tang San said: "This time, although not all Soul Masters of Martial Soul Hall were deployed, the establishment of Martial Soul Empire means more Soul Masters. About forty thousand have joined the battle; even if Tian Dou and Xingluo join forces, Martial Soul Hall still has a decisive advantage."
Xue Beng nodded, furrowing his brows; this was indeed the case.
Tang San continued: "Currently, we only have six thousand Soul Masters. Our teacher leads four thousand Soul Masters from the Tian Dou Royal Family, plus my Tang Sect's two thousand three hundred Soul Masters, equipped with hidden weapons. I am confident that the Tang Family Army can withstand Martial Soul Hall's twenty thousand Soul Masters."
Master said: "I have also calculated the power comparison between both sides. Previously, it seemed we were at a disadvantage, but since Bibi Dong and other Titled Douluo are injured and five additional are dead, it's become more manageable. But still, we can't be careless."
Xue Beng nodded: "I won't relax just because of Tang San and Ye Yu's presence—I'll remain meticulously planning."
"Little monster, little demon, you've arrived."
At this time, Dugu Bo entered, in high spirits.
Dugu Bo sighed: "With you all around, I can also be more at ease this time."
Tang San said: "Unless Bibi Dong or Qian Daoliu comes, Brother Yu won't make a move."
"Is that the case? But with you, the little monster, it should be enough."
"Old monster, you look very pleased, huh?"
"Hmm, my medicinal garden is gradually recovering its vitality, and there's already grass growing."
At this moment, Ye Yu said: "I'm basically free; should I help you tidy up your medicinal garden?"
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo waved his hands repeatedly: "No, no... please don't go again."
"Just saying for fun; look at you, all scared."
Dugu Bo wryly smiled: "Previously, I could stop you from going, but now your strength is far beyond mine."
Subsequently, Titan and other hall masters of the Tang Sect also arrived, along with Ning Fengzhi, accompanied by Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo.
Ye Yu discussed Ning Rongrong's situation with Ning Fengzhi, making him very happy, relieved, and at ease.
At this point, a general entered.
"To report to Your Majesty, our army's march is regular, but Martial Soul Empire has already responded; their army is gathering before Jialing Pass."
Xue Beng introduced: "This is the Empire's pillar, Marshal Gelong, the supreme commander of the three armies this time. Marshal Gelong, explain Martial Soul Empire's military configuration, please."
Gelong said: "Based on our analysis, Martial Soul Empire has rallied ten kingdoms, duchies, but the actual troops deployed do not surpass six hundred thousand. Our army and Xingluo Empire's army are launching a north-south pincer attack, with at most three hundred thousand traitors confronting us. I think they will not fight our army but instead retreat to defend Jialing Pass, leveraging natural barriers and then mobilize the Soul Master army to join the battle. Even with our million soldiers, breaking through enemy defenses is incredibly difficult."
Xue Beng nodded and said: "Tang San, Ye Yu, what do you think?"
Ye Yu said: "I don't understand military strategies; you all handle the arrangements."
Tang San said: "Jialing Pass is a crucial battleground, where one soldier can hold the pass against ten thousand. For victory, the pass must be breached."
Xue Beng said: "What if we bypass the mountain range where Jialing Pass is situated and attack from another direction?"
Gelong frowned: "I have considered it, but the feasibility is low. Once bypassed, we'd enter Martial Soul Empire's territory, where the terrain is predominantly hills, valleys, and basins, which are disadvantageous for our million-strong army—it would be even more perilous. Therefore, we must break Jialing Pass; behind it is a plain. Once breached, it's advantageous to us—able to advance and retreat with ease."
Then, a seventy-year-old veteran entered, saying: "Marshal Gelong spoke correctly; before and after Jialing Pass are plains. Once we invade, we can fully exert our military strength. However, the terrain of Jialing Pass is treacherous, built against the mountain, with walls a hundred meters high and thick—it's very challenging to breach."
Gelong said: "So, we should fight a war of attrition with Martial Soul Empire. We have a million soldiers and continuous supplies, so we can…"
The Marshal, the general, and others continued discussing plans, and Ye Yu grew somewhat impatient listening nearby.
Ye Yu cleared his ears and said: "Conducting war is truly troublesome."
Gelong nodded: "Yes, various strategies need to be finalized first, so the discussion takes a long time."
Ye Yu said: "I roughly understand; it's about breaking the city walls, right?"
"Yes, but although it seems simple, due to the terrain, it's very difficult."
"Really? So you've been discussing this for so long."
"Yes, exactly."
"Alright then."
At this moment, Ye Yu stood up: "I'll leave for a while."
Ye Yu left, and less than two minutes later, a loud rumbling resounded, shaking the ground, and the Tian Dou military camp swayed.
Everyone rushed out, astonished: "Was there an earthquake?"
But they looked towards the source of the rumbling, the direction of Jialing Pass, where dust filled the sky.
A streak of black light sped across, Ye Yu appeared and said: "You all don't need to discuss anymore; no need for fancy plans—just attack directly. The defensive city walls of Martial Soul Empire have been destroyed by me."
Xue Beng: "!!!"
Marshal: "!!!"