Su Ming nodded slightly.
Just as he had expected.
The attack from the northwest had been a feint.
Its purpose had been to draw away the Alliance's main force.
Unfortunately for them.
They had miscalculated how quickly Su Ming could come to the rescue.
They had also underestimated his strength.
In the end, all their efforts had come to nothing at the final hurdle.
"Have you found out where they retreated to?"
Su Ming asked.
"Reporting to the Alliance Leader, judging by their direction, they should have withdrawn deep into the Northeast."
"They seem to have joined up with Great Emperor Fury's main force."
The scout replied.
Su Ming lightly tapped his fingertips against the tabletop.
His gaze was deep and unfathomable.
They all withdrew deep into the Northeast.
Then that fits.
It means the altar is most likely somewhere in the Northeast.
The Abnormal Clan has pulled all its forces back there.
On the one hand, it's to protect the altar.
On the other, they're probably gathering their strength.
Preparing for their next offensive.
"Pass down my orders."
"The Investigation Battalion is to dispatch elite squads deep into the Northeast to investigate."
"Focus on finding the Abnormal Clan's altar sites."
"Report any suspicious targets immediately. Do not act rashly."
Su Ming issued his orders in a grave voice.
"Understood!"
The scout immediately accepted the orders and withdrew.
That afternoon.
Su Ming summoned the senior leaders of both the Alliance and the Demon Race.
In Gale Rift City's Council Hall.
They held a joint defense meeting.
The Council Hall was not large.
The commanders from both sides sat opposite one another.
On the Alliance's side, Su Ming occupied the seat of honor, with the Ruthless Great Emperor and Ye Wushuang seated to his left and right.
On the Demon Race's