They rested that night and waited until early the next morning.
The 540,000-strong army assembled outside Baishan City. Lu Yang led his own forces—Zhuojiu, Bai Shi, Xia Yuwei, and the others—along with allied-race leaders such as Elf King Algayer, Troll Race Chief Brute, Rock Clan Chief Keith, Hasta Race Chief Donny, and Ogre Race Chief Tarel. Together, they marched the massive army toward the northeastern region.
The Ogre Race and Rock Clan were enormous and advanced on foot, while the Hasta Race, Troll Race, and Elf Race rode various second- and third-tier mounts.
At the rear of the army were several million cattle, sheep, and other animals, along with weapons and equipment such as third-tier crystal gemstones.
Harpies flew overhead alongside Fire Crows and Cloud Rocs, scouting the path ahead. The Elf Race and Bai Shi's Beast God Blood Warrior legion rode third-tier Silver Wolf Kings ahead of the army to check for hidden traps and enemies.
The various legions advanced at full speed. Three days later, Haoqing Wanzong, the vanguard captain, rode a Silver Wolf King back to Lu Yang and respectfully reported, "Fifty kilometers ahead, I spotted an enemy fortress. A large number of Soul Devourers are gathering there, and they have discovered our arrival as well."
Soul Devourers were creatures unique to the Undead Clan. They were monsters born after beasts known as Soul-Eating Beasts absorbed vast amounts of death energy. During his earlier scouting, Rustafa had specifically explained this creature's strengths and weaknesses to Lu Yang.
Although these creatures possessed only peak second-tier strength, their bodies were so tough that even Star Shatter Iron could barely pierce them. They were also highly immune to earth-, water-, and wood-element spells. Only fire and lightning could inflict greater damage upon them.
Among the forces brought this time, lightning