"Besides dealing with those eleven powerhouses at the headquarters, I can handle ten more strongholds," Cao Xing replied quickly.
Hearing that number, Kro was first startled, then uncertainty appeared in his eyes.
After all, even with the forces of their kingdom, they would need to dispatch at least one or two Tier 6 or higher leaders and two or three thousand elite soldiers to reliably deal with a single stronghold.
For ten strongholds, that meant at least ten Master Tier powerhouses.
If it was true, then the strength of this otherworldly lord was truly unimaginably terrifying!
"Are you sure, Lord Cao Xing?" Kro asked uncertainly.
Cao Xing nodded slightly.
After receiving his personal confirmation, stormy waves surged through Kro's heart.
But he also knew that Cao Xing would not show off or make empty boasts over something like this.
Kro nodded solemnly. "If you can deal with ten strongholds, that would be even better."
"That way, we won't need to ask our allied nations for help."
In truth, Kro's original plan had been for Cao Xing's side to help deal with just five strongholds.
That alone would have relieved most of the Crystal Ice Kingdom's pressure.
But now, Cao Xing had directly taken on ten. It could be said that the operation's chances of success had risen dramatically.
Cao Xing asked with a light chuckle, "General Kro, if we are to act, can I choose the strongholds I deal with myself?"
"Of course. His Majesty the King instructed me from the start to let you choose for yourself."
Kro quickly pulled out a hand-drawn map from his backpack.
"Here, Lord Cao Xing. These are the locations of all the Light Church branches and strongholds we know of. Take a look."
A smile appeared on Cao Xing's face again as he