Southern and Northern Pincer Attack

"One hundred thousand Demonic Beasts!"

Gu Jinlai looked at Yu Jin with a solemn expression. "Although our special forces have six thousand men, less than half of them are capable of fighting. If we rush there day and night, we will only be like lambs to the slaughter. The best we can do now is to set up defenses on the Star Province border and rely on Star Province's reinforcements to fight against the Tianhe Demonic Beasts."

"Set up defenses on the Star Province border?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Jin froze on the spot.

"Yes, there are nearly 100,000 Demonic Beasts. How can we possibly resist them?! Deploying defenses on the border of Star Province and fighting a desperate battle is our only option. At that time, we will have the 60 million people of Star Province behind us. All soldiers will surely be able to work together with one heart and one mind to kill all the invading Demonic Beasts."

This Gu Jinlai.

Yu Jin's expression was somewhat stiff.

But he still said, "If you arrive at the battle site as quickly as possible, you will receive reinforcements from many experts of our Yellow Heaven Sect. In dealing with Demonic Beasts, we and Star Province are on the same side. Moreover, we have signed an agreement to form an alliance. Therefore, when your Star Province elites are fighting against Demonic Beasts, our Yellow Heaven Sect will never stand idly by..."

"I thank Sect Leader Zhang. Sect Leader Zhang only needs to hold back the Demonic Beasts for three to five days. At that time, we can set up defenses at the border. In addition, in three to five days, the first batch of reinforcements from the Purgatory Sect, the Yellow Spring Sect, and the Cold Moon Sect should also be able to arrive. At that time, we will snipe the Demonic Beasts at the Star Province border and must annihilate them all at the Star Province border."

He spoke with great passion, Gu Jinlai.

He was determined to fight the Demonic Beasts to the death on the border of Star Province.

At this moment, Yu Jin became anxious.

They were well aware that the Demonic Beasts, believing they had seen through the schemes of the Tiannan Alliance, or rather Yellow Heaven Sect, had no intention of wasting any more words with the Yellow Heaven Sect.

They will rely on their own strength to steadily and honorably destroy Yellow Heaven Sect first.

This will cause some damage to the Demonic Beasts, but...

With enough spiritual food to replenish them, the Demonic Beasts will quickly grow stronger.

The number of Demonic Beasts may decrease at that time, but the overall combat strength will not be affected much.

If the resistance in Huangzhou had not been so intense, their overall strength might have even increased.

After sweeping through the Yellow Heaven Sect and using tens of millions of the Yellow Heaven Sect people as resources for advancement, they will then sweep down and annihilate Star Province.

In other words, although the Demonic Beasts' ultimate goal was Star Province, by the time they reached Star Province, Huangzhou would also be finished.

Immediately, Yu Jin hurriedly said, "The Demonic Beasts are marching south with overwhelming force. Although Yellow Heaven Sect is willing to stop them, the area along the Jade Belt River will likely suffer immense devastation. After the Demonic Beasts conquer the towns along the river, they will devour the spirits of all things and become even stronger. At that time, Star Province will be even more difficult to resist. It would be better to take advantage of the fact that the Demonic Beasts have not yet formed a sweeping force and combine the strength of our two families to attack the Heavenly River Demonic Beasts from both the left and right."

After saying that, he added, "Isn't this exactly the plan that Lord Gu originally wanted to implement?"

"Plans can't keep up with changes. How could I have imagined that there would be so many Demonic Beasts? I originally thought that the number of Demonic Beasts in the Heavenly River would be at most 30,000 or 40,000, but now... there are nearly 100,000 Demonic Beasts, led by the Demonic Beasts King Crocodile Dragon King. If we attack rashly, we will be wiped out. Only by relying on Star Province and fighting steadily can we have a chance of survival."

Gu Jinlai looked at this Nascent Spirit Transformation cultivator from the Yellow Heaven Sect and said, "After all, these Demonic Beasts are coming for our Star Province. If you really can't stop them, you can sacrifice the pawns to save the king, but our Star Province... if there is even the slightest mishap, the fate awaiting us will be just as you just said, with nearly 60 million people becoming food for the Demonic Beasts."

He said with a righteous expression, "Those in a position should fulfill their duties. As the governor of Star Province, I naturally have to consider the life and safety of Star Province people."

"You..."

A hint of anger flashed across Yu Jin's face. "Lord Gu, we Yellow Heaven Sect, out of consideration for being part of the Tiannan Alliance, stepped forward without hesitation to resist the Demonic Beasts, but your Star Province ignores our efforts and Yellow Heaven Sect!? Do you want to sit idly by and watch us Yellow Heaven Sect and the Demonic Beasts fight to the death?"

"We didn't mean that at all, but you said yourself that there are nearly 100,000 Demonic Beasts. You want us to send 3,000 elite special forces to hold them off? That's suicide! Without enough troops, how can we withstand the Demonic Beasts' charge?"

Gu Jinlai seemed to have finally made a decision. "However, what Elder Yu said makes sense. The Demonic Beasts are heading south along the Jade Belt River, which will inevitably cause devastation to the people on both sides of the river. Although Star Province and Huangzhou belong to different forces, we have only one identity in fighting against the Demonic Beasts, which is that of the human race. Therefore, even at the risk of being defeated by the Demonic Beasts before we have fully assembled, we will lead our troops north to reinforce them."

Without him even needing to speak, Gu Chaoyang had already taken out the map.

Gu Jinlai glanced at the map and pointed to the Eighteen Pavilions, saying, "Based on the estimated time, the Demonic Beasts will sweep down from the Milky Way and arrive at this location in about ten days. Even if our army marches at full speed, it will take eight or nine days to reach the Eighteen Pavilions. We should reserve one or two days for defense and recovery, so that we can meet the Demonic Beasts sweeping south at dawn on the tenth day."

After saying that, he put the map away.

"This is the only strategy I can think of that offers a sliver of hope. Otherwise, heading north without any preparation and engaging in open battle with the Demonic Beasts would be suicide. It doesn't matter if we die, but who will defend Star Province then?! Who will protect the 60 million people of Star Province?!"

Gu Jinlai been solemn and respectful.

Yu Jin opened his mouth, wanting to say that the Demonic Beasts would only move south after eliminating Yellow Heaven Sect's garrison at the edge of Crocodile Dragon Marsh. With the Yellow Heaven Sect's experts resisting there, they wouldn't be able to reach the Eighteen Pavilions in ten days.

Only...

He just said that these Demonic Beasts came straight to Star Province. If he denies this statement, wouldn't he be contradicting himself?

Moreover, judging from his cautious demeanor Gu Jinlai, this is probably the limit of his concessions.

After all, there was no basis of trust between Lingxiao City and Yellow Heaven Sect, and there were even conflicts between the two sides.

For a moment, Yu Jin gritted his teeth and agreed, "Then please ask Lord Gu to arrive at the Eighteen Pavilions as soon as possible to set up defenses, so that the towns along the Yellow Heaven Sect Road can suffer fewer innocent casualties."

"I know, I will march at full speed."

Gu Jinlai, seemingly remembering something, he continued, "Elder Yu, after you return, please ask Sect Master Zhang to order the towns along the way to cooperate with our resupply. In addition, Yun Tian City has high walls and thick fortifications. We will be fighting a defensive battle in Yun Tian City. To avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings, please also ask Sect Master Zhang to order the Yun Tian City garrison to fully cooperate with our actions."

Yu Jin frowned, about to retort, but Gu Jinlai lowered his voice slightly. "Back then, Longque Manor used the Yunqi Mountains to kill people with borrowed knives in order to deal with our Lingxiao City, intending to use those Demonic Beasts to wipe out our Lingxiao City's elite. Although I believe Yellow Heaven Sect would never do such a thing, but... the lesson of the past is right before our eyes. Please forgive the offense in this request, Elder Yu, and please convey my apologies to Sect Master Zhang."

Yu Jin looked at Gu Jinlai with a somewhat surprised expression.

He didn't know if Gu Jinlai had truly known anything.

After all, the timing of this news leaking out was too coincidental...

However, only a handful of Primordial Spirit True Lord knew about the communication between the Supreme Elder and the Crocodile Dragon King. Unless someone betrayed the Yellow Heaven Sect, otherwise...

"I will inform the sect leader to ask the cities along the way to cooperate with Lord Gu. I urge Lord Gu to hurry on his way."

Yu Jin cupped his hands in a respectful gesture. "Without further ado, I shall take my leave."

"Alright, we will also speed up our march and reach Yuntian City as quickly as possible to set up defenses."

Gu Jinlai nodded.

Yu Jin and his group left quickly.

After they left, Gu Jinlai pondered for a while, his expression gradually becoming solemn.

"Nearly 100,000 Demonic Beasts... These Demonic Beasts are really holding back a big move. Because Yellow Heaven Sect's pillar of fortune is blocking the way, and because I don't know how much influence the Demonic Beasts King has on fortune, I couldn't see it clearly for a while..."

Gu Jinlai, he seemed to have thought of something, and activated the Qian Tian purple qi Technique to look towards the direction of the Leng Cold Moon Sect.

The Demonic Beasts aura that was already looming like dark clouds was now rolling in, pressing directly towards the Cold Moon Sect.

Depending on the scale...

It was even more magnificent than the Heavenly River Demonic Beasts.

"The Demonic Beasts of Muzhou attacked Cold Moon Sect at the same time. There is indeed a connection between them. If it weren't for my sudden move to attack the Tianhe Demonic Beasts in the north, they would probably have mobilized more forces from other states. At that time, they would have been truly unstoppable."

After a brief Gu Jinlai immediately summoned Gu Chaoyang: "Have someone send a message to the Purgatory Sect and the Yellow Springs Sect, instructing them to go and reinforce the Cold Moon Sect."

"Reinforcements for the Cold Moon Sect? The Demonic Beasts of Muzhou have launched a simultaneous attack on the Cold Moon Sect?"

Gu Chaoyang looked astonished, then asked, "Are these two sects willing?"

"If the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold; I believe they understand this principle, but I'm afraid... human hearts are unpredictable."

A sigh has been uttered Gu Jinlai.

Sending the Purgatory Sect and the Yellow Springs Sect to support the Cold Moon Sect was already the limit of what he could do.

"Ancient Heavenly Lord".

At this moment, Jiang Chongshan, who was at the other end of the group, also came up. He held up a jade pendant and said, "Let's ask the royal family for help. Use my token. This concerns the Demonic Beasts King, and the royal family will never turn a blind eye."

"The Great Qian Imperial Family..."

Gu Jinlai, they hesitated for a moment.

He was somewhat confident about the Heavenly River Demonic Beasts.

The Eternal Furnace has been restored to its original condition.

In addition, there are 128 heavy cannons...

With the help of Yuntian City's tall city walls, it's not impossible to repel them.

But the Demonic Beasts of Muzhou are far more powerful than the Demonic Beasts of Tianhe...

He nodded and said, "Thank you."

"This is what I should do. Demonic Beasts are the common enemy of all mankind."

As Jiang Chongshan spoke, he smiled and said, "Moreover, during my time in Lingxiao City, I deeply felt a seed called 'hope,' and I really want to know what kind of shape it will eventually grow into after the 'seed' takes root and sprouts."

You will see.

This Gu Jinlai.

Then, he turned his gaze to the north, raised his right hand, and gave the order, "Accelerate!"