The situation was rapidly deteriorating.
The Joint Command Group and the senior leadership of the entire Western Frontier Military Region were under immense pressure.
Judging by the current situation, the Bizarre Tree was clearly no longer content with its previous, quiet pace of expansion. It had become more aggressive and proactive.
This was certainly no good news for humanity.
The Bizarre Tree itself had always been cautious and secretive. Without absolute confidence, why would it choose to launch such an active attack?
This meant that the Bizarre Tree had grown powerful enough to feel increasingly confident in its own strength, and was sure it could attack proactively.
And taking an entire county directly proved that its confidence wasn't blind. It really did have the ability to do so.
The attack on Yun City could be considered an act of revenge, but it could also be seen as a test.
If Yun City had been even a little less prepared, last night's attack might have turned into a devastating occupation at any moment.
Old Song had clearly heard the bad news as well. He sought out Jiang Yue to discuss his thoughts.
"Little Jiang, it's just the two of us here. Whatever you want to say, whatever you're thinking, speak freely. This old man has your back."
Old Song's words were clearly meant to encourage him.
"Old Song, I've made some deductions about what might happen if the Bizarre Tree steps up its expansion. I've pieced together a few things."
"Deductions?" Old Song looked at Jiang Yue in surprise.
Jiang Yue smiled faintly and explained, "It's a personal skill of mine. Overall, it's pretty reliable."
That was modesty on his part. In truth, the Great Deduction Technique was one of the upper three arts of the Nine Arts of Stealing Heaven.