The Asura God's Doubts

"Hehe, you'll find out when the time comes."

Just as Lin Xiao had predicted, once the Star Luo Empire's flying soul masters approached within ten li, they released their soul rings. Hundreds of soul masters unleashed their soul skills at once, bombarding the military camp directly.

By then, the Heaven Dou Empire's Light Cavalry Legion had already withdrawn, leaving only the Star Luo Empire's vanguard troops behind.

Upon seeing their own soul skills, the Star Luo Empire's vanguard troops fell into despair, ultimately being killed by their own side amid that despair.

"Imperial Tutor, your foresight is truly divine. The Star Luo Empire's army really did send out soul masters. This time, their vanguard troops will probably be slaughtered by their own people."

Lin Xiao smiled. "Order the army to withdraw into the city. Have the Light Cavalry Legion cover the artillery corps to prevent an enemy sneak attack."

"Yes!"

After giving his orders, Lin Xiao and Zhou Yi vanished from the battlefield at the same time.

Back at the general's residence, Zhou Yi could not help asking, "Why didn't you let me kill their enemy commander directly? I could kill that Wen Mo Douluo with one hand. It would save us the trouble of continuing this war."

"Killing Wen Mo is a trivial matter. The Star Luo Empire is the real issue. We can only bring fear to the Star Luo imperial family before we can settle this war."

Zhou Yi sat in his chair dismissively. "What's so difficult about that? Leave it to me. I'll turn the Star Luo Empire upside down."

Lin Xiao rolled his eyes at Zhou Yi. Other than violence, this guy truly knew nothing else.

Looking at the soldier markers on the map, Lin Xiao considered how he could make the Star Luo Empire never dare set foot in Heaven Dou Empire territory again.

Their enemy now was not merely the opposing side, but also Spirit Hall and the major sects watching them like tigers eyeing their prey.

Although the sects were affiliated with the empires, their ambitions were no less than those of the empires. Everyone wanted to unite the entire continent. Once benefits appeared, they would never let the opportunity pass.

Watching the deeply thoughtful Lin Xiao, Zhou Yi finally could not help demanding, "Brother, don't tell me you still want to stay on this continent? You're the Asura God's grandson. In the future, you'll be an enforcer of the God Realm. Don't become attached to humans."

"Playing around is one thing, but plenty of people in the God Realm are waiting for you."

Lin Xiao said in a low voice, "What's so bad about the human world? The God Realm is nothing but scheming against one another and coveting the enforcer's position. Do you think I don't know? Zhou Yi, your grandfather is the Destruction God King, yet isn't he the same? He's on guard against those people every day."

"It's different. Those old fellows' thinking is too outdated. They believe only a few people can become enforcers. If it were up to me, anyone who reached the required strength could become an enforcer."

"Then everything would fall into chaos." Lin Xiao took out a sheet of paper and began writing. Before long, he had written several hundred words.

"Zhou Yi, I'll have to trouble you to make a trip."

"Make a trip? Where to?" Zhou Yi took the letter from Lin Xiao and asked in confusion.

"Go to the central army camp and give this to Marshal Ge Long. Tell him to arrange for the troops to depart immediately. The Star Luo Empire's army is currently hiding in the valley. This is our best chance to attack. As long as we roll the boulders from the mountain down on them, the Star Luo Empire's army will surely fall into chaos."

"Then you and I can take the opportunity to kill the soul masters."

Zhou Yi looked helpless. He really did not understand why Lin Xiao was so attached to this world. After some thought, Zhou Yi still vanished from the general's residence to carry out Lin Xiao's task.

After Zhou Yi left, Lin Xiao looked at the location on the map. If the Star Luo Empire withdrew its army, it would definitely pass through this place. When that time came, they would surely be able to wipe them out in one sweep.

In the void, a middle-aged man dressed in blood-red robes sat upon a cloud, with a man in his thirties standing beside him.

The younger man's gaze rested on Lin Xiao. Naturally, so did that middle-aged man's.

"Father, Xiao'er truly has the talent of a military commander."

The speaker was Lin Xiao's father, Lin Yun, the son of the Asura God King and a God King.

The Asura King chuckled. "Of course. Who do you think my grandson is? But that old fellow's grandson is here too. What is he plotting?"

"Father, Zhou Yi snuck down here. Senior Destruction is still unaware of it. Having him by Xiao'er's side may help him overcome this trial."

The Asura God snorted. "What trial? He's just playing around. Don't you know Xiao'er's strength? Let him enjoy himself. Once he's had enough fun and his cultivation rises, he can inherit this old man's divine position. And you—you're already so old, so why are you still so attached?"

Lin Yun shook his head and stared at his son with a lost expression.

"No, Father. I... don't want to descend anymore."

The Asura God looked at Lin Yun as though he hated iron for not becoming steel. "You really know how to anger me. By the way, what is that old fellow Poseidon doing? How is my granddaughter-in-law's divine position coming along?"

"It is still developing. Sea God Island has restrictions placed by Poseidon, so your son does not dare act rashly."

"Hmph. If he dares deceive me, I'll pull out every last one of his whiskers. Also, when did you give Xiao'er that divine artifact? Why don't I know about it?"

Lin Yun asked with a confused expression, "Wasn't it given by you?"

"When have I ever given him a divine artifact? I don't even have that bow among my divine artifacts."

Lin Yun frowned. Too many abnormal things had happened to Lin Xiao.

First there was the Possession Rebirth martial soul, and then there was the divine artifact. Was he really their child?

The Asura God slowly rose to his feet. "Lin Yun, Xiao'er is in your care. This old man still has many matters to deal with."

With that, the Asura God vanished into the air. Lin Yun shook his head helplessly and continued watching his son.

Inside the Star Luo Empire's central army camp.

Wen Mo Douluo held a wine cup and drank from it in large gulps. Two young girls stood beside him, attending to his daily needs.

"Reporting to you, sir, the Light Cavalry vanguard has been completely wiped out. We lost thirty thousand loads of military supplies and rations, as well as three thousand warhorses."

Wen Mo Douluo swirled the wine in his cup and smiled calmly. "Hehe, five thousand light cavalrymen for a lesson is not a bad trade. Next, it will be time for our counterattack."

The central army general raised his wine cup. "Senior Wen Mo speaks wisely. It was already worthwhile to use five thousand soldiers to probe the Heaven Dou Empire's military strength. We can also use the cover of night to launch a surprise attack on the Heaven Dou Empire's logistical supplies."

"Do not act rashly." An elderly man hurriedly stood and stopped him. "As far as I know, the Heaven Dou Empire's logistical supplies are all within the imperial border, and the defenses there are strict. To enter, we must pass through the Heaven Dou Empire's border region. There is a moat there, and the city walls are treacherous. It will be difficult for us to succeed in a surprise attack. Even if we do, we will suffer devastating losses. That would absolutely not be worth it."

The other generals nodded in agreement. A successful surprise attack might win a battle for their army, but their own forces would also suffer devastating losses, no different from the losses of a direct siege.