"General Lu, I would like to ask why the Otherworldly Demon don't consider sending experts to open up another passage into the rear of Yi Province?"
In my opinion, although this mountain range is sturdy, as long as several Creation Realm work together, it's entirely possible to carve out a completely new passage with some time."
After observing from the city wall for a while, Chen Mu asked a female general next to him a question.
Wars in fantasy worlds are different from those on Earth. Cultivators who have achieved mastery can move mountains and fill seas; this is not just talk.
If cultivators at the Creation Realm or above wish, they can split a mountain hundreds of meters high in two with a wave of their hand. Filling up a lake or destroying a mountain range is not difficult if given time.
"This... Chen Kingdom, you really don't know?"
Lu Xiaoyun had just come down from the front lines and could have rested for an hour, but because of Wei Shuang's request, she had no choice but to bring Chen Mu to the city wall to watch the battle.
She had originally thought that Chen Mu, as the Grand Preceptor of the Chen Kingdom, should have some abilities, and she placed high hopes on him. However, she was greatly disappointed to find that Chen Mu did not even know such common sense.
"I've never participated in such a large-scale battle, so I really don't know!"
Chen Mu shook his head and answered truthfully.
The largest war he has ever participated in was the Temple's beast tide attack, but that was in the Wilderness. The enemy's attack was very primitive, with no tactics or strategy whatsoever; they just charged headlong into the fray.
This kind of warfare is completely devoid of technical sophistication, so he really has little experience in large-scale campaigns.
"Okay! Let me explain."
After a moment's thought, Lu Xiaoyun quickly understood. Chen Kingdom was located in Wilderness and undeveloped area, so it was normal that Chen Mu didn't know about it.
"In the Pan Emperor Continent, the larger mountain ranges are all protected by Dragon Vein, especially in places with stronger Spiritual Qi, where the Dragon Vein are more powerful!"
Damaging only part of the mountain is fine, but if the intention is to cut through the entire mountain range, there is a high chance of disturbing the Dragon Vein.
Dragon Vein vary in strength. The Suspended Sword Pass Dragon Vein of the Xuanjian Pass mountain range where we are currently located stretches across tens of thousands of kilometers of Yi Province. If it is really disturbed, even the six great Otherworldly Demon Emperor combined would probably not be a match for it.
"If the Otherworldly Demon Emperor really dares to do that, then we'll be relieved of some trouble."
As Lu Xiaoyun finished speaking, a smile appeared on her face.
Chen Mu suddenly realized that there was such a thing as the protective dragon Dragon Vein. He had always felt that the Heavenly Dao of the Pan Emperor Continent was conscious, and the existence of the Dragon Vein further confirmed his idea.
Okay, I understand!
Another question I'd like to ask is, what is that mirror-like magical artifact that often appears on the city walls? It seems to be able to reflect enemy attacks, which is quite powerful.
Chen Mu continued to humbly seek advice from Lu Xiaoyun.
"That's the Misty Moon Water Mirror, a gift from the Sword-Questioning Sect Inquiry Sect. Its effect is indeed as you said—it can reflect damage, combining offense and defense; it's a top-tier defensive magic item."
"What's hidden in the clouds and mist..."
Chen Mu asked Lu Xiaoyun a few more questions, and Lu Xiaoyun patiently explained them to him.
"That's enough, General Lu. I can see you're exhausted. Why don't you go back and rest?"
I've already come up with a few ways to deal with the Otherworldly Demon, but their effectiveness still needs to be verified. I can do this myself, so it's okay if you don't come along."
Chen Mu, not wanting to disturb Lu Xiaoyun's rest any longer, said apologetically.
No! You must take me with you.
What are you planning to do? I can help you.
Upon hearing that Chen Mu actually had an idea, Lu Xiaoyun immediately perked up and showed an eager expression.
Are you sure you don't want to go and rest for a bit?
"Need not!"
"Alright then! Find me a quiet barracks first, I need to make some preparations."
Seeing that Lu Xiaoyun was also a martial artist with profound skills, Chen Mu figured she wouldn't be exhausted, so he stopped being polite to her.
"Okay! This way."
Lu Xiaoyun immediately led Chen Mu through the soldiers' barracks, who were hurrying by, and into a relatively tall barracks.
" Chen Kingdom, this barracks is vacant. You may use it as you wish; no one will disturb you."
"Very good!"
As the saying goes, speed is of the essence in war. Chen Mu did not delay. He first took out a few battle flags and planted them around the barracks, completely isolating the inside from the outside world.
Immediately afterwards, he took out a disc-shaped device from his spatial wrist, tapped it a few times, and a virtual screen was projected onto the device.
Loading data... Data loading complete!
Connecting to the Spirit Network Center... Network connection successful!...
As the images on the screen changed, Chen Mu and Chen Xuejun quickly made contact.
" Xuejun, I'm preparing for a large-scale release of the T1 Virus. Can you assist me remotely?"
On the screen, Chen Xuejun was wearing a pair of experimental optical glasses. He looked somewhat shy, like a harmless boy next door.
"No problem! Give me ten minutes to prepare."
Chen Xuejun answered very decisively, and you could see him turn around and arrange manpower and debug equipment on the screen.
He had been learning scientific knowledge from Chen Mu since childhood and was used to recording time in seconds and minutes, rather than measuring time in vague concepts like a cup of tea or a stick of incense, like other people on the Pan Emperor Continent.
While Chen Xuejun was preparing, Chen Mu was not idle either. He took out several tools from his spatial wrist, including a composite scanner, a multi-functional X-ray, and an optical drill bit.
"General Lu, I need three Otherworldly Demon prisoners on death row, preferably one Demon General, Demon Warrior, and one Demon Soldier."
Chen Mu spoke to Lu Xiaoyun while adjusting the equipment.
"Okay! I'll go and bring him to you right now."
Seeing Chen Mu's serious expression, Lu Xiaoyun dared not delay and immediately rushed out of the barracks towards the prisoner-of-war camp.
About the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Lu Xiaoyun rushed back to Chen Mu's barracks, carrying three tightly bound Otherworldly Demon in her hands.
When she returned to the barracks, it had changed drastically.
Three stone beds rose from the ground, with a small shelf next to each bed holding some fine knives. Vines grew all around the barracks, and some instruments were tied to the top of the stone beds and hung there, making it look like an operating room on Earth.
However, Lu Xiaoyun had never seen an operating room before. In her eyes, the layout here was more like a slaughterhouse, only it was cleaner than a slaughterhouse.
"General Lu, please place the three condemned prisoners on the stone bed!"
Chen Mu noticed that Lu Xiaoyun had returned and spoke up to instruct her.
"Yes!"
Despite her discomfort, Lu Xiaoyun followed Chen Mu's instructions and placed the three Otherworldly Demon prisoners on the stone bed.