They have made it clear that they are going to fight a war of attrition and a defensive war with us. Let's rush forward now and storm these solid fortifications that have been prepared for a long time. Even if we can chew them down, how many Soul Engineer will we need to fill in? How many precious Fixed Soul Cannon Shell?"
He paused and glanced sharply at everyone in the headquarters. "Don't forget, what is our primary strategic goal? To create the Level 9 Fixed Soul Guidance Shell that can completely erase 'Nine Heart Begonia' as soon as possible!
The front line maintains high pressure, but it does not mean that we have to fight unnecessarily to meet the enemy's shrinking iron fist. Since they choose to retreat, that's just right! It gives us precious breathing and production time!"
Qin Yue's fingers hit the back of the Shrek Allied Forces defense line on the map. "Instruct all Soul Tool workshops, especially No. 3 and No. 7, that the pressure on the front lines has been reduced, which is the perfect time to attack the problem with all our strength! All resources should be given priority to ensure the development and production of the special Fixed Soul Cannon Shell!
The legions on the frontline have shifted to a defensive and alert posture, focusing on small groups of elite reconnaissance and harassment to avoid large-scale decisive battles. At the same time, high-altitude stealth reconnaissance Soul Tool has been deployed. I want to know every detail of the Shrek Allied Forces defense line, especially... the precise location of Ye Shuhua mother and daughter, has there been any change due to this contraction of the defense line!"
"But, Commander Qin, what if the other party pretends to be weak and lures us deeper?" Another cautious staff officer raised doubts.
"That's why the main focus is on 'defensive alert'." Qin Yue sneered, "If we don't move, they don't dare to move. It's true that they suffered heavy losses and chaos in the rear, otherwise they wouldn't have given up on important places like Blood Blade Ridge. We just use this window of time to complete our 'fatal blow'. When our 'big fireworks' are built, no matter how strong the defense line is, as long as Ye Shuhua is still there... Boom!"
He made an explosive gesture, with murderous intent in his eyes.
As a result, under the disbelieving eyes of the frontline soldiers and low-ranking officers, the fierce battle that lasted for several months, with hundreds of casualties every day, suddenly cooled down.
Shrek Allied Forces is frantically digging trenches and building fortifications, Sun-Moon Empire Soul Engineer Corps is reinforcing their positions and releasing more reconnaissance Soul Tool. Patrol teams from both sides occasionally meet in the buffer zone When encountering, they will confront each other vigilantly, and even small-scale firefights will occur, but they will soon break away from the contact and no longer entangle themselves. Large-scale army mobilization, soul guide volleys, and Titled Douluo-level duels seem to have disappeared from this land overnight.
A fragile, strange, and suffocating "peace" descended on the battlefield littered with corpses.
The soldiers were temporarily relieved from the fear of facing death every day, but they fell into another kind of anxious waiting. They looked at the smoke rising from the enemy camp on the opposite side, and looked at the reconnaissance Soul Tool that occasionally flew across the sky. Their hearts were filled with questions: No more fighting? Peace talks? Or are they preparing for a more terrifying attack?
"Hey, tell me, can't you hit those cans on the other side?" In a trench at Shrek Allied Forces, a veteran with a muddy face leaned against the wall, holding grass roots in his mouth, and muttered to his companions.
"Who knows? I heard that many big shots died on our side, and probably the same on the other side." My companion lowered his voice, "Didn't you see that even Gale Douluo on the other side of Heaven Dou ran away? I guess he really can't handle it anymore."
"Then let's just wait here? What's the point?"
"Just wait, it's better than rushing in and facing death. That's why I feel so... hairy."
The same conversation also took place in the Sun-Moon Empire's soul guide position.
"Captain, why did Shrek suddenly become cowardly? Are you afraid of being beaten by our Soul Tool?"
"Afraid? Those barbarians are hard-nosed. I think they are holding back something bad. They all cheered up, doubled their patrols, and turned the detection power of Soul Tool to the maximum! I always feel that it is unusually quiet."
The top leaders of both sides were conducting more intense intelligence analysis and strategic deductions under this strange calm.
In Shrek Allied Forces's big account, Dean Feng Yun looked at the latest reconnaissance report and frowned, "Sun-Moon Empire did not take the opportunity to attack, but instead strengthened defense and reconnaissance... What are they waiting for? Waiting for reinforcements? Or are they preparing some kind of trump card that we don't know about?"
"Dean, could it be that there is something wrong with them internally?" A staff officer from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect speculated, "After all, they have come a long way and have a long supply line. The continuous high-intensity use of Soul Tool will consume astronomical amounts of money."
"It's possible, but we must take precautions." Dean Feng Yun muttered, "Order all ministries to strictly guard the defense line and not slack off. Strengthen counter-reconnaissance, especially to guard against the opponent's stealth reconnaissance Soul Tool. In addition, urge Elder Ye Over there, the development progress of the 'Soul Tool Energy Corrosion Potion' and 'Quick Soul Power Recovery Pill' must be accelerated! We need any means that can improve our survivability and combat effectiveness!"
Sun-Moon Empire Command, Qin Yue looked at the secret report sent by the workshop about the breakthrough progress of the special Fixed Soul Cannon Shell core component "Annihilation Energy-Gathering Rune Array", and finally a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"Very good! Let me tell you Grandmasters that the empire will not forget their merits! All assembly and testing must be completed within a month! Time is running out for our 'peace'."
Under this false tranquility, the undercurrent has never stopped surging. Within Shrek Allied Forces, the emotional turmoil caused by the battle damage and the turmoil on the rear has not subsided, but is fermenting in idle waiting. Some small and medium-sized sects and casual cultivators Titled Douluo have begun to communicate in private, discussing whether they should find excuses to leave this seemingly hopeless war and return to their families to make early plans.
And Ning Deyang of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had a secret conversation with the two Yalongs Spirit Empire and Super Douluo in his own camp.
"Are you sure about the clues about those two ruins?" Ning Deyang's eyes flashed.
"It's basically certain, Sect Master. It's deep in 'Thunderstorm Canyon'. Although it's dangerous, according to ancient records and our bloodline induction, there is likely to be true blood or slough left by the ancient true dragon's death there!
If we can find it, it will not only greatly improve the strength of the two of us, but also maybe... allow my sect Glazed Pagoda's auxiliary ability to touch a hint of real 'Dragon Power'!" A Super Douluo whispered in an excited tone.
"Okay! While the front line is calm now, Dean Feng Yun is focusing on the defense and Ye Shuhua. You guys go to investigate in secret! Remember, you must stay hidden and return immediately if you find anything!" Ning Deyang warned, his eyes full of ambition. The family's shortcomings may be able to find an opportunity to make up for it in the chaos of this war!
No one noticed that under this "peaceful" appearance, a pair of ice-blue eyes were always watching everything calmly in the distant shadows.