Douluo Continent, Imperial City.
Inside the Imperial Study, Xiao Tianyang handed the urgent report in his hand to Zhang Liang.
"Kankuli and the others really are warlike."
"I originally thought they would conserve their strength and wait for a decisive battle with us."
"But I never expected them to force themselves into such a risky move. They are as ruthless as ever."
Zhang Liang set down the urgent report and asked, "How does Your Majesty intend to respond to Kankuli and the others' offensive?"
Xiao Tianyang pondered for a moment before saying, "Since they have taken the initiative to attack, then we shall meet them in battle."
He looked to the side and said, "Wang Wan, immediately order Bai Qi and Wu Qi, the two generals, to seize the valley and highland regions."
"Then coordinate with the defensive troops to firmly control the coastline and completely cut off Blackbeard's retreat."
"Also send intelligence to General Li Jing and the others, informing them of Kankuli and the others' exact movements."
"If they are confident, encircle and annihilate them at sea."
"Yes."
Wang Wan accepted the order and departed.
Yet Zhang Liang did not forget to remind him, "Although Kankuli and the others rarely use schemes, that does not mean they are incapable of them."
"What if they use Blackbeard as bait, claiming to launch a long-range raid while their true target is the God Realm?"
Xiao Tianyang chuckled. "I considered the possibility that they might use a feint in the east and attack in the west, but the odds are low."
"Besides, when Bai Qi and Wu Qi, the two generals, wage war, their ruthlessness is tempered by caution and restraint."
"If they sense that something is wrong, they will retreat immediately."
"After all, our military strength already vastly surpasses the