However, the astonishment lasted only that one moment.
They were shocked, certainly, but from Wojin and the others' perspective, the aerial units of this era were basically auxiliary in nature. They lacked sufficient killing power and had little control over the battlefield, which meant that the focus of warfare still lay with the ground forces.
"Lord Wojin, these rocks blocking the road must be dealt with. Otherwise, I won't be able to have my soldiers provide support for you."
Wojin understood what Shi Lei meant.
If the battle situation turned against them and they faced a full-scale attack from the green-skinned forces, these rocks blocking the road would be tantamount to cutting off the Great Zhou army's retreat.
As their common enemy, and considering the threat posed by the green-skinned forces, Shi Lei genuinely wanted to aid Copper Furnace Fortress. But that did not mean he was willing to throw the Great Zhou army into the fire as well.
Was he not even going to leave them a retreat?
If that was the case, Shi Lei would rather withdraw his troops directly. At worst, they could defend Plain Fortress to the death. At least they still held the advantage of defending their home ground.
Great Zhou was no longer the Great Zhou of years past. They had fought the green-skinned forces plenty of times over the last few years and already possessed a certain measure of confidence!
Therefore, if he wanted the Great Zhou army to come and provide support, this road had to be cleared.
"Lord Shi Lei, I understand what you mean. I've already arranged for people to clear it as quickly as possible."
As Wojin spoke, he gestured toward the surroundings, proving that his words were not empty.
Shi Lei had already noticed the situation here from