They too had been frightened pale by the enormous stone beast before them, their minds blank. They had even forgotten their fear of death, only staring dully at Ning Xiaochuan atop the Two-Headed Stone Beast.
Ning Xiaochuan had only saved them in passing. He could save them once, but not a second time. Whether they could escape this city district engulfed in chaotic battle depended on their own fate.
The soldiers of the Dragon Elephant Divine Martial Battalion behind him caught up in a fan-shaped formation. Any rebel troops they encountered were nailed to death by Dragon Elephant Halberd Spears.
"Commander-in-Chief, there are more and more rebel troops in the city district ahead, and we are encountering increasingly more Martial Dao experts. Should we wait for the armies led by the other marquises to catch up before advancing?" a Dragon Elephant Divine Martial Battalion soldier asked cautiously.
Another Dragon Elephant Divine Martial Battalion soldier said, "The Dragon Elephant Divine Martial Battalion advances far faster than the other armies. We are already about to penetrate the second layer of defense set up by the rebels, which is also the final line of defense at the breach in the city wall. Those rebels will absolutely not allow us to break through the second layer of defense. If we continue advancing, we will certainly suffer the full-force siege of rebel armies from every direction."
Ning Xiaochuan pondered for a moment, then nodded. "A lone army driving deep into enemy territory is a grave taboo. Immediately order the Dragon Elephant Divine Martial soldiers to halt their advance for now. Use each squad as a point of origin and spread out in all directions. Strive to wipe out every enemy in this city district and maximize our gains."
Just as Ning Xiaochuan gave the order,