The Nine Dragon Imperial Guards counted as half, since they had also absorbed some fresh blood returning from the God Realm afterward.
Even so, Yue Shen's problem remained unavoidable.
"Therefore, we must finish our battle within ten days."
Yue Fei explained, "From Life and Death Fortress to the Great Volcano, the entire journey is only half the distance across the Frozen Continent."
"Although we'll need to fight our way around obstacles along the route, if we exclude battle time and maintain a steady advance, ten days won't be difficult."
"If we move quickly, we can assemble at the Great Volcano within eight days."
After a brief pause, he continued, "Also, don't forget that the royal family and nobles within the Elemental Kingdom have gathered together."
"At the start, we'll feign an attack on the Black Grass Plains to divide their attention..."
Sure enough, Yue Fei's plan was not as simple as it appeared on the surface.
First, they would use a feigned attack to confuse the enemy, then employ a diversionary strategy to defeat the territories along half their route one by one.
Even ten days was more than enough, while eight days was already a rather conservative estimate.
Judging by Xiao Tianyang's temperament, they could gather at Great Tiger Mountain in six days at most.
As for what came afterward... Xiao Tianyang guessed that Yue Fei intended to use the Great Volcano as a stronghold and wage a defensive battle.
Previously, they had held the advantage of favorable terrain. Now that they had entered the Elemental Continent, the advantage belonged to the Elemental Kingdom.
Yue Fei had to test the enemy's true strength before deciding on the subsequent plan.
Of course, Xiao Tianyang's guess did not count.
After all, Xiao Tianyang was only responsible for considering matters from the