Inside the main command tent, candlelight flickered, illuminating the Limali Plain and the Spirit Hall Empire's defensive line on the map with exceptional clarity. Tang San, Xue Beng, Yu Xiaogang, Ning Fengzhi, and Sword Douluo stood around the map, while Shrek's Eight Monsters, Bai He, Tai Tan, and the others waited on standby within the tent. The air was heavy with the solemn atmosphere of a military council.
Tang San placed a finger on the location of the Heaven Dou Imperial Capital on the map and said steadily to Xue Beng, "Your Majesty, to prevent the Spirit Hall Empire from feinting in one direction while attacking another and launching a surprise assault on the royal capital, I have already sent word to the Clear Sky Sect. I asked Senior Tang Xiao to lead the sect disciples in remaining behind to defend the imperial capital and reinforce its defenses. With the Clear Sky Sect holding the city, we will have no worries at our rear and can focus wholeheartedly on the battle at the front."
Upon hearing this, a trace of relief flashed through Xue Beng's eyes, and he nodded repeatedly. "Master has thought of everything! With the Clear Sky Sect protecting the royal capital, I can direct the forces at the front without worrying about the rear." After a brief pause, he looked intently at Tang San, his tone earnest. "Master, in this war, I wish to ask you to serve as deputy commander and command the million-strong army alongside me. What do you think?"
Tang San gently shook his head and answered frankly, "Your Majesty, leading troops into battle and directing a massive army are not my strengths. I truly cannot accept the position of deputy commander. However, if you allow me to handle the Spirit Hall Empire's Spirit