"I am an Otherworlder, a man of anomalies! Want to manipulate me? It won't be that easy. If I don't smash a mouthful of your bloody teeth, I'm afraid you won't even be able to bite..."
More importantly, even the Immortal Venerables could not be certain whether Immortal Venerable Pangu had truly fallen. Who could predict the outcome?
Do their utmost!
That was enough!
Everyone fell silent, basically understanding Xiao Ying's meaning, though they felt willing but powerless. Tianzhi Baize curled his lips, somewhat dismissive.
Because Bai Ze was not one of Pangu's people and was also the Demon Emperor, he could naturally view the matter more rationally. Or rather, Bai Ze simply cared less about whether the people of Great Huan lived or died!
"Generally speaking, war first compares military strength, then wealth—economy—followed by resources, and finally tactics. These are the four most fundamental elements of war."
Marquis of Strategic Wisdom Zhang Liang pondered for a moment, wisdom gleaming in his eyes, before being the first to speak slowly.
Xiao Ying, the consorts of Great Huan, and the senior ministers all nodded. Given their battle-hardened experience, they naturally understood these four elements of warfare—ancient warfare.
Seeing no objections, Zhang Liang continued his analysis. "Military strength: ours is sufficient, and after the Heavenly Grace Ceremony, we need not worry for the time being. Wealth: with the support of the three great merchant guilds, Old Qin, and our dynasty's accumulated foundation over the years, we can barely sustain it. Resources: this is our weakness, and where we must exercise caution. Once war erupts, I fear that even with wealth, we may be unable to purchase supplies! With our current stockpile, we likely cannot support the terrifying, unquantifiable number of soldiers and citizens about to be resurrected..."
Xiao Ying's thick brows knitted