Within the Star Luo Empire, at the main camp of Spirit Hall's army.
Outside the Central Military Tent, patrolling Taxi Soldiers weaved back and forth, their expressions solemn.
Inside the Central Military Tent, the atmosphere was even heavier than outside.
Not long ago, Bibi Dong had ordered the legions attacking Gengxin City to withdraw from the east, south, and north.
At this moment, she had gathered the army's top combat forces to discuss countermeasures for the coming battle.
Inside the tent, dozens of chairs were arranged neatly, occupied by Spirit Hall's senior personnel.
Aside from absolute core members at the Titled Douluo level, such as Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo, Snake Lance Douluo, and Porcupinefish Douluo, there were also more than a dozen bishops from various dioceses whose Soul Power Level had reached Soul Douluo.
Everyone in the tent wore grave expressions. Clearly, all those present understood how unfavorable the current situation was.
Dozens of people were gathered in the tent, yet no one took the initiative to speak. The entire tent was silent, with only the occasional footsteps of soldiers outside drifting in, making the atmosphere all the more oppressive.
After a while, Bibi Dong, seated in the main seat, was the first to break the silence. Her gaze swept over the crowd, and she said in a calm voice carrying unquestionable authority, "Over this period, the Clear Sky Sect Allied Forces in Gengxin City have all been equipped with a new type of weapon."
"This weapon has greatly enhanced the combat strength of their ordinary soldiers and low-level Soul Masters, instantly closing the gap between them and our elite troops. This has also caused our soldiers' casualties to rise sharply."
"Now, even I have had no choice but to temporarily withdraw the army from beneath the City Wall to