"This pass is the most important strategic point for our infiltration into the Silves Kingdom."
"According to our current intelligence, the two great empires have a combined force of more than four hundred thousand troops, yet they have deployed three hundred thousand soldiers to defend West Forest Pass."
"So they intend to defend West Forest Pass with everything they have?" Aiven led into his next question.
Deng Ai nodded. "Yes, Lord. Heaven Dou Empire's million-strong army is already on the way. By the time our forces reach West Forest Pass, their army should arrive as well."
"Our advance scouting units reported that the enemy has set up various obstacles along our route to West Forest Pass, attempting to slow the advance of our army."
"It is clear that they want to stall us until Heaven Dou Empire's reinforcements arrive."
"If we happen to attack West Forest Pass just as Heaven Dou Empire's million-man army attacks from another direction, our rhythm and formation could be thrown into complete disarray, affecting our morale and strategic deployment."
"It will ultimately be difficult to control the situation under the collective suppression of a million troops."
"What if we mobilize that group of nearly ten thousand Soul Masters?" Aiven smiled faintly.
Deng Ai's face lit up with delight. "Lord, they have already—"
"That's right. They have all gathered in the North Forest Mountain Range and are awaiting orders at any time," Aiven said.
"Wonderful! The enemy knows nothing about this force of Soul Masters. They would never imagine that we still possess such a massive Soul Master force!"
"When Heaven Dou Empire's million troops charge in and throw our army into disorder, this force of Soul Masters can strike then, catch them off guard, and disrupt their million-man army first!"
Deng Ai quickly came up