The horn of battle was sounded. After hastily dropping off Xu Chunniang and Elder Gong, the Earth Immortal leading the way departed without looking back.
Fortunately, the two left behind were quickly noticed by Zhao Mengdi, commander of the Left Peak Army. After a brief moment of thought, she realized they were new recruits and directly sent them a voice transmission.
"You two, follow the others and remain at the very rear of the formation. Set out at once."
After giving that order, she paid them no further attention, issuing command after command as she deployed the battle with orderly precision.
Under Zhao Mengdi's command, the entire Left Peak Army was divided into three teams, which would advance respectively along the left, right, and central routes.
Before setting off, Zhao Mengdi swept her gaze around. After rapidly reviewing every deployment in her mind, she spoke with a grave expression.
"Remember who you are. The Left Peak Army's most important duty is to scout ahead and determine the Demon Army's troop strength and strategy. Battle is not our strength. There is no need to force yourselves; survive the battlefield as best you can. Understood?"
"Understood!"
The three teams answered in unison, their voices resounding through heaven and earth. It was enough to show just how prestigious Zhao Mengdi was within the Left Peak Army.
Xu Chunniang and Elder Gong were assigned to the central-route team, which Zhao Mengdi would personally lead.
Zhao Mengdi personally leading the team did not mean it would face less danger. On the contrary, as commander of the Left Peak Army, she had repeatedly seen through the Demon Army's strategic arrangements on the eve of major battles, earning countless merits.
The Demon Army had long wanted to get rid of her as quickly as possible and had