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The atmosphere inside the military camp's Council Hall was rather delicate.

Though Li Chen held only the rank of commandant, he had naturally taken the seat of honor.

Military Supervisor Wang and Commandant Zhou Meng sat on either side, their expressions respectful, even a little restrained.

As for Batu, Feng Shuo, and the others, they could only stand below with their hands at their sides.

Military Supervisor Wang spoke first, sounding both puzzled and relaxed. "Lord Cheng, according to reports from all quarters, that detached force from Daluo is still tangled up with Demon Beasts outside the pass and making slow progress. Given Cold Iron Pass's formidable terrain and the natural barriers surrounding it, we really have nothing to fear from a surprise attack. Besides, using cavalry to assault a pass is simply... er, contrary to common sense."

He had nearly blurted out "brain-dead," but stopped himself just in time.

The other officers voiced their agreement, all convinced that the enemy was courting death.

Li Chen merely smiled, tapping his fingers lightly against the table. "Everything you have said accords with common sense. But precisely because of that, we may be able to use this opportunity to lure the enemy deep into our territory and turn the tables on them."

Military Supervisor Wang's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly asked, "What ingenious plan do you have, Lord Cheng?"

Li Chen said calmly, "Doesn't the Daluo army find the Demon Beasts troublesome and the routes difficult to travel? Then we'll give them a little 'help.' The Demon Beasts they cannot clear out, we'll secretly send men to clear out for them;

the routes they find impassable, we'll open up for them. At the same time, we'll reduce patrols in key areas just enough to give them the illusion of an opening,