Chen Mu glanced at Mingye and sighed softly.
"Actually, I think the situation is worse than we imagined."
In the afternoon, I went to the City Lord's Mansion and made a special trip to see the garrisons of the Absolute Sword Army and the City Guard.
Overall, the soldiers of these two armies are quite skilled, but their lax discipline and extravagant lifestyle make them unfit for important tasks!
As Chen Mu spoke, he poured himself a glass of water and took a sip.
"Although I haven't led troops many times, I have personally been on the battlefield."
This kind of army has no problem winning battles when things are going well, but it's basically impossible for them to achieve any real results on their own.
Although I don't know how many troops the Otherworldly Demon will send, if they dare to come to Absolute Sword City, their forces will certainly not be less than those of Absolute Sword City.
"If it comes to that, I would be absolutely uneasy placing my hopes on the Absolute Sword Army."
The reason Chen Mu devised the Broken Blade Mountain Plan was actually due to another very important reason: the bet between Elder Ming and He Xiao, the Master of the Talisman Rune Hall.
Although he didn't know how well He Xiao's disciple fared, Chen Mu absolutely refused to lose.
Absolute Sword City is in war, it is both a danger and an opportunity. If handled well, the achievements here will be endless. However, if one stays in the city to assist in the defense, the achievements one can obtain will be very few.
After all, the main force in war is the army, and it is difficult for Rogue Cultivator like themselves to get the chance to face the Otherworldly Demon.
"Okay! Since you've made up your mind, A Mu, I'll definitely support you."
A Huo was the first to express his opinion.
"Support!"
I support it too!
Mingye and Chen Duo then continued speaking.
"Alright! I'll go find Lord Bai now!"
Also, try not to be alone these next few days. We don't know if Miao Min will come back, so don't give him a chance to deal with you.
During breakfast, Chen Mu told A Huo and Chen Duo what had happened last night, and now everyone is on high alert.
When Chen Mu arrived at the city lord's mansion again, it was already Dusk.
"Guard, I have urgent business with the city lord. Could you please inform him?"
Chen Mu handed the nameplate of the Heaven-Questioning Pavilion to the guard of the City Lord's Mansion. After the guard looked at it, he sent someone in to announce the news.
After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, a guard came out and led Chen Mu into the city guard's residence.
When Chen Mu entered the main hall of the city guard's mansion, he found five powerful figures already seated inside.
Elder Qing Xue was also present, sitting to Bai Jinglong's right, indicating she held a high position.
" Chen Mu, you've come at the right time. We're discussing the spies from Chaotic Stone Peak."
"Since you're the one who discovered this, can you offer some advice?"
Bai Jinglong beckoned, signaling Chen Mu to sit in the back.
Chen Mu bowed respectfully and sat down in the last seat.
He carefully sensed the situation and found that he couldn't see through three of the five people here. They should all be cultivators above the Core Formation Realm, while the other two were at the Late True Spirit Realm. It seemed that these people were the top combat force of Absolute Sword City.
" The Wind Sea Pass was breached because a traitor appeared among humanity."
Now, it has been discovered that humans and Otherworldly Demon are colluding in Chaotic Stone Peak. If it is said that the Otherworldly Demon in Chaotic Stone Peak are not related to the Wind Sea Pass incident, I believe no one would believe it.
Therefore, time is of the essence for us; we must find the humans who are colluding with the Otherworldly Demon as soon as possible.
Only in this way can we take the initiative in this battle; otherwise, if the enemy is in the dark while we are in the light, we have already lost half the battle.
Bai Jinglong glanced at the people who had sat down.
"I went to Chaotic Stone Peak last night and indeed detected the aura of the Otherworldly Demon there."
But since the other party is King Level powerhouse, as long as he deliberately hides, I won't be able to find him.
The war is urgent now, and if someone is indeed colluding with the Otherworldly Demon, they will definitely meet during this period.
So I've gathered everyone here to ask for your help in figuring out how to find the person colluding with the Otherworldly Demon without alerting them."
After Bai Jinglong finished speaking, everyone looked at each other, racking their brains for a solution.
Humans cannot use communication Rune Artifacts like jade tokens, so Otherworldly Demon must meet in person to exchange information. This is indeed a good opportunity to find the colluders.
"Lord Bai, I have a magical artifact that can solve this problem perfectly!"
After a moment of contemplation, Chen Mu stood up and spoke.
"Magic weapon?"
Bai Jinglong's face lit up with joy, and he stood up and walked to Chen Mu.
"May I ask what kind of magical treasure it is?"
Chen Mu took out a long, cylindrical sight from his storage ring and handed it to Bai Jinglong.
"This thing is called 'Thousand-Mile Eyes'. If there are no obstructions, it can see objects dozens of miles away."
Its most distinctive feature is that it emits no Spiritual Power fluctuations, making it difficult for even the most skilled cultivator to detect. It is a divine artifact passed down to me by my master. Lord Bai, you must return it to me after you have used it."
"There's no Spiritual Power fluctuation?"
Bai Jinglong was startled upon hearing this. He picked up Chen Mu's sights and examined them carefully.
How do I use this?
Chen Mu smiled and helped Bai Jinglong adjust the angle, pointing one side of the crosshair at his eyes and the other side at the distance.
"Lord Bai, you only need to rotate this area to adjust the viewing distance."
Bai Jinglong studied it for a while, then couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"It truly is a divine object! In that case, finding the traitor will be much easier!"
He carefully put away the crosshair and patted Chen Mu on the chest.
" Chen Mu, don't worry, with so many people here, I would never dare to embezzle your treasure."
Moreover, with a major battle imminent, I dare not let my soldiers down.
Your actions have been extremely meritorious, but given the urgency of the war, I will report to the court and reward you after the Otherworldly Demon have retreated.
"Thank you, Lord Bai."
Chen Mu didn't really care about the crosshair. It had anti-hacking runes designed by himself, and anyone who tried to disassemble it and copy it would cause structural damage.
However, he still didn't want to spread this crosshair around, because one day it might be used against him, which would be too unfair.
"Alright! Now that we've found a solution to the spy issue, everyone can disperse!"
I will let you know if there is any new information!
After hearing this, everyone was about to stand up and leave, but then Chen Mu spoke up.
"Please wait a moment, everyone. I have a battle plan to share, and I hope you can offer some suggestions."
Everyone was stunned for a moment, and then turned their attention to Elder Qing Xue.
As a disciple of the Heaven-Questioning Pavilion, everyone subconsciously assumed that the plan Chen Mu was about to discuss was instructed by Elder Qing Xue.
Elder Qing Xue paused for a moment, looking somewhat bewildered, and then sat down again.
" Chen Mu, everyone's busy. What are your plans? Tell me quickly!"
Elder Qing Xue said that, everyone had no choice but to sit down.
Chen Mu reached into his storage ring and took out a map, unfolded it, and then saw a wooden board next to the hall, so he hung the map on it.
"I plan to organize an elite team to defend Broken Blade Mountain. Look at this terrain; it's easy to defend and difficult to attack."
If we can hold this position, we can attack or defend as needed, forming a strategic defensive alliance with Absolute Sword City...
As Chen Mu spoke, he drew lines on the map with a pen, explaining all the issues he had considered.