Lin Xiao's Plan

Wen Mo Douluo stroked the maid's ample backside, a lecherous expression on his face. "Hehe, don't worry. Everything is within my expectations."

Several generals exchanged glances. Everything was within his expectations? Did he want the Light Cavalry Legion's loss of a hundred thousand men as well?

The Star Luo Empire's general looked somewhat grim. His name was Long You, and his strength had reached the peak Soul Douluo level. His status was equivalent to Marshal Ge Long's in the Heaven Dou Empire.

The Soul Saint who commanded the Light Cavalry Legion was his younger brother. Now that his brother had been killed, yet he, as the elder brother, could do nothing, how could he not be heartbroken?

Looking at the carefree and dissolute Wen Mo Douluo, Long You felt utterly helpless. After all, Wen Mo Douluo was the supreme commander.

No one knew what had happened to the royal family members. They all supported Wen Mo Douluo's decision to go to war, as if they had been fed some kind of bewitching potion.

Wen Mo Douluo set down his wine cup and looked at Long You with a smile. "General Long You, what is it? Do you have some objections to my plan?"

Long You hurriedly cupped his hands. "This subordinate would not dare."

"You wouldn't dare?" Wen Mo Douluo snorted. "I think you have plenty of objections. I heard the commander of the Light Cavalry Legion was your younger brother?"

Long You's expression shifted, but he still rose to his feet and nodded.

"Yes, Senior. Long Yun was my younger brother."

The other officers likewise set down their wine cups and looked at the two of them.

They all knew Long You's status, and the Light Cavalry Legion had been one of the most valued forces. Now that the entire legion had been wiped out, no one would have felt good about it.

Especially when it was one's own younger brother who had died there.

Wen Mo Douluo's eyes darted about. Stroking his lecherous beard, he chuckled. "In that case, I have a task for you."

"Please give your orders, my lord."

"I order you to take advantage of the darkness and launch a surprise attack on the Heaven Dou Empire's provisions."

Long You raised his head, looking somewhat troubled. "My lord, this matter..."

"Impudence! Long You, as an imperial marshal, has a mere little city robbed you of the courage to avenge your brother?"

After hearing Wen Mo Douluo's words, everyone present looked at one another. Even a fool could tell that he wanted to send Long You to his death.

Yet not a single person stepped forward to discuss the matter, because they all knew that if he went, he likely would not return.

Wen Mo Douluo snorted coldly, thinking to himself, If you dare disobey me, I'll kill you on the spot. The Star Luo Empire should not have a capable marshal.

After thinking for a moment, Long You cupped his hands. "Yes, my lord. I will gather the troops at once and raid the Heaven Dou Empire in three days."

Everyone let out a breath of relief. They had truly feared that Long You would refuse the raid. They could all sense the increasingly intense killing intent emanating from Wen Mo Douluo, as though the moment someone said no, they would be immediately erased.

The corners of Wen Mo Douluo's lips curled up slightly. He picked up the wine cup from the table and drank heartily.

After taking his leave, Long You turned and walked out of the tent.

At this moment, the Star Luo Empire's army was in a state of panic. They had all learned that the vanguard had been annihilated, and not a single man had returned.

In particular, the cries of a hundred thousand soldiers had been clearly heard by the army even a hundred li away. Every word was like a knife twisting in their hearts. Some soldiers had even wet themselves in terror upon hearing the screams.

Long You looked at the soldiers around him, who had lost all fighting spirit, and felt an indescribable bitterness in his heart.

Back then, he had strongly opposed letting the vanguard advance too far. First, they would be unable to provide fire support; second, the Heaven Dou Empire's border region was all open plains, making it difficult to hide.

Long You raised his head and gazed at the sky, where neither stars nor moon could be seen. His expression was plainly heavy.

"Marshal Long You."

At that moment, a voice sounded behind him.

Long You turned around, and when he saw the sight before him, he closed his eyes in pain.

Several soldiers stood behind him carrying a stretcher. Upon it lay a charred corpse, with a long golden arrow still embedded in its chest.

"Marshal, what should we do?"

Long You slowly opened his eyes. At this moment, only the light of hatred remained in his gaze, especially when he saw the arrow lodged in his brother's chest.

From Long Yun's clothing and appearance, he recognized at once that this was his younger brother.

Trembling, Long You walked to Long Yun's side and yanked the golden arrow from his chest.

The moment it was pulled out, the crimson-gold arrow suddenly transformed into a ball of golden light and vanished.

Long You stood there dazed. After gently arranging his brother's body, he said in a deep voice, "Cremate him. Bring the ashes back to me."

The soldiers hurriedly nodded and turned to carry Long Yun, whose body had nearly been burned into a desiccated corpse, away from the area.

"Heaven Dou Empire! One day, I will avenge my brother!"

Long You clenched his fists, his eyes bloodshot. He could be said to have wolves before him and tigers behind him. Wen Mo Douluo was watching him like a tiger, and his goal was simple: kill every general capable of rivaling him, then take command himself.

On the Heaven Dou Empire's border wall.

After surveying the arrangements around him, Lin Xiao nodded. The Heaven Dou Empire's soldiers were indeed battle-hardened veterans. In just a short hour, they had arranged the formation in perfect order. Interesting.

Marshal Ge Long and the others stood in a neat row beside him, awaiting the Imperial Tutor's orders at all times.

"How is the raiding force doing?"

Marshal Ge Long stepped forward. "Reporting to the Imperial Tutor, after receiving your instructions, this subordinate dispatched a large number of light cavalry. With thunderous speed, they seized the initiative. They have likely nearly reached the Star Luo Empire's army by now."

"Very good. I suspect the Star Luo Empire's army has already suffered a collapse in morale. Once they reach the designated location, have them push all the boulders down from the mountain and withdraw swiftly."

Huo Yan asked in confusion, "Imperial Tutor, why should they withdraw? Why not send out the entire army? Once the Light Cavalry Legion succeeds, we can strike in one blow and take down the Star Luo Empire's army, slaughtering them until they are completely routed!"

"Yes, Imperial Tutor. General Huo Yan makes sense. We can also fire the cannons. I believe the Star Luo Empire's army will not be able to react in time."

Lin Xiao shook his head. "Daybreak is coming soon. If our army marches several dozen li, we will be discovered. For now, we can only rely on the Light Cavalry Legion. Besides, we are not trying to wipe out the Star Luo Empire's army, but drive them back."

The Heaven Dou Empire's generals exchanged glances, their eyes filled with confusion.

What was the Imperial Tutor trying to do? They truly could not understand.

Marshal Ge Long seemed to realize something and asked softly, "Imperial Tutor, you mean... the other forces?"

"Exactly. If the Star Luo Empire's million-man army all dies here, the other powers will inevitably seek a share of the spoils. When that time comes, the world will surely fall into chaos. Is that what you want to see?"

The generals all shook their heads. No one liked war.