Not everyone on the battlefield was elite; some were cannon fodder.
Yet compared to what they had imagined, the number of elites was far more staggering.
"General Wanyan."
Xiao Tianyang suddenly called on him. "You have fought the Earth Fire Legion under the Fire Lord. How strong are they?"
"Very strong!"
"And their discipline far surpasses that of our army!"
After speaking, Wanyan Chengheshang added, "However, they seem to have completely lost their emotions. They look like..."
"Robots!"
Xiao Tianyang nodded and looked to the side. "Give me the important parts of the report the Shenwu Research Institute sent over last time."
Yue Shen said softly, "According to the information, the Elemental Cores of those elites are completely identical."
"There are no differences in their materials, patterns, or inner cores."
"Perhaps you can regard them as assembly-line products."
"They were created for war, with no other purpose for survival."
Everyone's expressions shifted upon hearing that.
In a war of sufficient scale, once casualties exceeded forty percent, an army would begin to rout.
Gao Chong's previous battle was the most typical example.
But if their opponents were emotionless war machines, then the methods they had prepared would be greatly weakened.
The enemy would not suffer a blow to morale because of an ambush or defeat.
Moreover, if they forced the enemy commander into a corner, the most likely outcome would be a fight to the death.
Unless they held an absolute advantage from the outset, already possessing favorable timing, favorable terrain, and popular support.
Otherwise, their battle would be extraordinarily difficult.
The main reason was that defeating the enemy army had become annihilating the enemy army.
Of course, Xiao Tianyang saw no fear in the eyes of his Legion Commanders.
Even if their emotions fluctuated, it was only caution and contemplation.