Mountain-Suppressing

Li Xuansheng and Dongyue Qi discussed command and tactics in greater depth. After the battle with the Lizard King, Dongyue Qi had come to deeply admire Li Xuansheng's battlefield command abilities and humbly sought his guidance. Li Xuansheng held nothing back, sharing much of his understanding regarding team coordination, timing, and resource allocation.

"A commander must not only see the battlefield clearly, but also understand every member's traits, condition, and even personality," Li Xuansheng said. "You need to know who can exceed expectations under pressure, who needs encouragement, and who needs clear orders. Sometimes, a subtle shift in morale matters more than a flawless tactical arrangement."

Dongyue Qi appeared thoughtful. "That requires very careful interaction and observation... No wonder your Li Family works together so seamlessly."

"That's why we need to communicate more," Li Xuansheng said with a smile. "Once we reach Blue Moon City and face the other strong teams, cooperation between our two families may become an unexpected trump card."

And so, another five days passed.

The terrain gradually leveled out, and signs of human habitation grew denser. On the distant horizon, stretches of farmland, villages, and official roads had already come into view. The Soul Power lingering in the air also became increasingly active and complex—meaning they were approaching a prosperous region where Soul Masters gathered.

At noon that day, the group landed beside a broad official road to rest. Carriages and horses traveled constantly along the road, and Soul Master auras were not uncommon. Many passersby curiously examined this imposing group, especially the young men and women among them. Every one of them carried an extraordinary bearing, clearly indicating remarkable origins.

Dongyue Qingxuan unfolded a map and pointed ahead. "Three hundred li farther west lies the Blue Dynasty's eastern border fortress, Eastern Garrison Pass. Once we