The tent suddenly seemed to plunge into an abyss, heavy with deathly silence.
The attack on Qiongzhou's three prefectures would be fraught with extreme danger.
Although King of Annan Wu Gui had committed the bulk of his strength and sent his many Nascent Soul True Lords out in full force to Heavenly Abyss Pass.
Some of his troops still remained to defend Qiongzhou.
This expedition deep behind enemy lines would mean facing the wolfish, tiger-like elite troops under Wu Gui;
There were also the unpredictable Miao Gu Clans, the vicious Southern Yue bandits, and all manner of sinister, cunning Heretical Cultivators and mountain brigands.
The slightest mistake could leave the entire army annihilated, without so much as their bones remaining.
Yet hidden within that danger was an excellent opportunity to win distinction and establish a career.
They would have to fight on the battlefield either way.
Taking the commander's seat was far better than serving as a subordinate at someone else's beck and call, having to watch their expressions before acting.
After a brief silence, someone in the tent could no longer hold back and spoke first.
The Front Army's Guard Army Commander, the Guanyin Tower Master-a woman with masculine features and killing intent in her eyes-gave a light cough.
She was the first to break the silence. "Commander-in-chief, this attack on Qiongzhou's three prefectures is no ordinary battle.
"The person commanding must possess exceptional courage, outstanding strategy, and the ability to win everyone's confidence.
"Jianyi True Person, a Gentleman of the Palace under my command, has already attained Pseudo-Nascent Soul cultivation. His swordsmanship is profound, and he has studied military formations extensively. Perhaps he could command one contingent..."
Before she could finish, the Rear Army's Guard Army Commander, True Lord Yunmiao, interrupted unhurriedly, his expression indifferent:
"Jianyi True Person