The soldiers in Segona City assembled into ranks. The 140,000 newly transferred soldiers were well-trained veterans who had seen countless battlefields. At a time like this, the Empire would not send an army of miscellaneous troops.
Losing this war would not only cost Su Xiao his position. It would also deal a blow to the morale of all their forces on the central battlefield. After being beaten for so many years, they had finally managed to capture Milu's fortress city, only to be driven back the very next day. The impact on their morale was obvious.
Su Xiao's capture of Segona City had put Uno in an impossible position. Even though he was hostile toward Su Xiao, he could only obey the Empire's emperor and transfer troops to Su Xiao.
Su Xiao stood atop the city wall. His soldiers had gathered outside the city rather than defending it. The Sand Flame's war machines were inadequate, and defending the city would only put them at a disadvantage. Once the enemy poured a large number of black-oil barrels into the city, it would become a furnace.
Su Xiao simply chose not to defend the city. He had the soldiers assemble outside and fight the enemy on the plains.
When it came to chaotic battles, Su Xiao had never feared anyone. War Lord was a title highly suited to chaotic and prolonged warfare.
A large flock of vultures circled overhead. The vultures on the battlefield seemed to know that they would soon be eating.
The vultures circled as the sun hid behind the clouds. One soldier after another stood ramrod straight, and a grim atmosphere emerged.
Before the battle began, the first thing Su Xiao did was delegate authority. He had four army guard commanders under him, one of whom had already set