Chapter 272 Fantasy Basement

Chapter 272 Fantasy Basement

Chapter 272 Fantasy Basement

"We will create chaos to attract firepower, and make a feint to the east while breaking out of the chaos, and destroy Mingde Hall's underground soul guide warehouse." Xuan Zi said concisely, "The location of the warehouse was already known when we exchanged students with the Sun Moon Royal Soul Guide Academy, and we found out that the advanced soul guides that Mingde Hall has manufactured for the military over the years are basically stored in it."

This information was of course provided by Alsace.

"As long as they destroy it, I think they can at least delay the war for a few years. After all, without sufficient logistical reserves, even if they can defeat your Xingluo Empire in a short period of time, they will face counterattacks from the Tianhun Empire and the Tianling Empire. Fighting on multiple fronts deep in the hinterland will cost a lot. The longer it takes, the more disadvantageous it will be for the Sun Moon Empire."

"The battle line is getting longer and supplies are getting harder to come by. This is bound to become a problem that the Sun-Moon Empire must consider."

Xu Jiujiu nodded slightly, "So, the best way is to quickly capture the city, replenish troops on the spot, fight to support the war, and expand the results of the war as quickly as possible."

Xue Feng nodded and said, "So, the reserve of high-level soul guides for large-scale offensive becomes particularly important."

Minghui glanced at him and said, "As expected, after taking down the Xingluo Empire, the next target of the Sun Moon Empire must be the Tianling Empire, which has weaker military power and high-end soul master combat power, and finally the Tianhun Empire, which has the presence of the Body Sect and Shrek Academy."

"This will not only minimize losses, but will also force the Body Sect and Shrek Academy to rush to support from multiple fronts, thus dispersing their combat power. With Mingde Hall and the Holy Spirit Church, and the assistance of the ninth-level soul guide, it is not impossible to contain the two."

"As long as we can contain them long enough, once the three original empires are all conquered by the army, it will be difficult for us to turn the tables. After all, even a Level 99 Ultimate Douluo cannot fight against a million-strong army."

This is the setting of Douluo Continent. Even gods would be defeated when facing an army of millions. To be honest, he wanted to complain about this in his previous life.

I can only say that it is worthy of being called a fantasy basement!
"Speaking of this, I think there is another possibility that needs to be considered." Minghui reminded.

"As the number one academy on the continent, Shrek Academy has always been the cradle for training elite spirit masters of the original three empires. A large number of young elite spirit masters gather there all year round. In addition, Shrek City is not only the foundation of Shrek Academy, but also a strong city with a million residents. It is not easy to relocate the people there."

"So, if I were the emperor of the Sun Moon Empire, it might not be a bad idea to use this to contain the top leaders of Shrek Academy."

Xuan Zi's face suddenly turned dark when he heard this.

Minghui ignored him and continued, "For example, setting up multiple level nine fixed-type soul guides at a long distance to launch a comprehensive bombardment or something like that."

Xuan Zi's face suddenly turned darker.

"The range of a level nine fixed-type soul guide is as high as several kilometers. Even a level 99 Ultimate Douluo would not be able to detect it in time." Minghui continued, "So, as long as we successfully capture any of the three original empires, this threat will be established. As long as we publicize it a little, no matter whether it is true or not, the top leaders of Shrek Academy will have to return to defend. This is almost inevitable."

"Not only for the foundation and the students, but also for the people in the city."

"And if we don't return to defend, abandoning the students and millions of residents, the reputation of the academy will be ruined."

Xuan Zi's breathing became heavy. This was a ruthless move to dig out the roots of the academy!

"What a terrible conspiracy!" Princess Vina took a deep breath and said in a deep voice.

Minghui shook his head, "This is not the worst."

"Knowing that the top leaders of Shrek Academy would definitely come back to help, why couldn't they use this opportunity to wipe out their living forces in one fell swoop?"

Xue Feng's eyes widened, "This is impossible? That's a million residents!"

“If they do this, it will inevitably cause resistance from the military and civilians of the three empires, which will not be worth the loss and will not be conducive to future rule!

"Heh." Minghui chuckled, his eyes swept over the two princesses and one prince, and said lightly, "You three imperial royal families don't really think that the people below have always sincerely supported you, right?"

"Or do you think that you have been very kind to ordinary civilians over the past few years?"

"Those who can enter Shrek City are either rich or noble, or at least have some connection with spirit masters. Do you think these people can really be considered ordinary people?"

"Or do you think that there are more civilian families without soul power, or more soul master families with soul power?"

Princess Vina, Princess Xu Jiujiu, and Prince Xuefeng were all silent.

"I think I don't need to say more." Minghui continued, "From the perspective of the Sun-Moon Empire, for an empire that is about to unify the continent, the future base of the empire will definitely not be a group of soul masters who huddle together for warmth, but civilians who have no resistance."

"It's actually very simple to win over the common people. All you need to do is spread the word that you beat the local tyrants and divided up their land. As long as the propaganda is good, the Sun-Moon Empire can completely package itself as the liberator of the common people, rather than an invader."

"And this is exactly what the nobles of the Sun-Moon Empire want to see. They are also waiting to share the money and land. For the common people, giving them some sweet treats is enough."

Vina, Xu Jiujiu and Xue Feng's expressions all turned somewhat ugly.

"If you want to blame someone, blame it on you for exploiting ordinary people too harshly in the past. Even having enough food and shelter and having a little personal freedom has become a problem." Minghui said, glancing around for a long time. If there is one empire that exploited civilians the most, it is undoubtedly the Xingluo Empire.

Even awakening the martial soul is a luxury.

What he said now was naturally to pave the way for the future introduction of Soul Hall's policies towards the people.

"Of course, on the other hand, if the Sun-Moon Empire really did this, you can also publicize their brutality." Minghui continued.

"However, all of this is for later. What we need to consider now is how to break out and take the opportunity to delay the war and buy ourselves more time."

Xu Jiujiu came back to his senses, his face calmed down, and he said softly, "Brother Minghui, what do you think?"

"The first thing we need to do is to investigate the current military deployment in Mingdu to determine the route of the breakout," Minghui said. "Then we can just wait for the right opportunity. Although it is a bit risky, it is best for us not to act before the Sun and Moon Empire to avoid any gossip."

"Don't let that turn our legitimate defense into the Sun-Moon Empire's self-defense against the enemy, and give them a reason to start a war for nothing."

"This is the only way for now." Xue Feng said helplessly.

"You don't have to worry too much." Xuan Zi continued, "After learning about the situation, I have arranged for someone to pass the information back to the academy. Support should arrive soon. What we have to do now is, as Xiaohui just said, to investigate the military deployment of Mingdu. As for the future, we just need to wait for the Sun-Moon Empire to attack, and our people will show up at the first time to contain the high-end combat power of the Sun-Moon Empire."

"As for creating chaos everywhere, that's up to you."

"In addition, we are also gathering intelligence. I hope everyone will not hold back this time."

"Of course!" Xu Jiujiu nodded.

Xuefeng and Vina followed suit.

"In that case, everyone should just focus on the competition. Don't reveal any flaws before something happens." Xuan Zi said.

"Senior, should we notify other forces?" Xue Feng followed.

"It's better to let these people suffer a little, so as to avoid traitors after the war begins." Xuan Zi said calmly, "Some people will not help unless they feel pain themselves. Don't worry, we have already thought of a plan to save them."

"Of course, if there is any need, I will let you know."

"Then I will have no problem." Xue Feng said immediately, "As long as it can be used, please feel free to ask for it." No matter which of the Tianhun Empire and Xingluo Empire is conquered first, the next one will most likely be the Tianling Empire, which has the weakest overall strength, as Minghui said. For the safety of the country, he must provide full assistance at this time.

Saving the people of these forces is also a disguised way of strengthening the power to resist the Sun and Moon Empire.

After a long time, Princess Vina followed Xu Nuo.

"In that case, let's adjourn the meeting." Xuan Zi nodded slightly.

Minghui glanced at his senior sister Princess Vina, then slowly stood up, turned around and left the room.

"What a turbulent time!" Xu Jiujiu sighed, then turned to look at Princess Vina.

"I will pass the news to the Body Sect as soon as possible." Princess Vina said, "I hope it will be in time."

In fact, the sect leader Du Bushi had already arrived, and she also knew the plan of the Sun and Moon Empire. That was why she didn't say much and just cooperated.

However, what she didn't know was that Du Bu Si didn't tell her about stealing the soul guide because if he told her, the royal family of the Heavenly Soul Empire would definitely ask for a share of the profits. This was out of position and had nothing to do with friendship.

There was no conversation that night. The next morning, Minghui got up early and went downstairs to meet with the Shrek Academy team to have breakfast together. Because the team was all female, in order to avoid any influence. In addition, Zhang Lexuan also had her own mission, so the two did not live together.

Just as they were going downstairs, on the other side, Koko pulled Orange and knocked on Arthas' door.

Act cute as soon as you meet me.

"Arthas, shall we go watch the game? Orange's condition is stable now, and it's not a good idea to stay in the academy all day. It's time to go out and get some fresh air."

"The Soul Master Competition is a grand event on the mainland. It would be a shame not to go and see it."

"Haven't you always considered Minghui from Shrek Academy as your rival? It would be a good idea to go and see how strong he is now, right?"

"Know yourself and know your enemy!"

Arthas pretended to think about it, then nodded, "Okay."

So the three of them set off.

Outside the Mingyue Hotel, the road leading to the racetrack stretches as far as the eye can see. On both sides stand soldiers in silver armor with solemn expressions, isolating the surrounding people at a distance of thirty meters.

In the middle of the road, more than 160 teams with nearly 2,000 people were advancing in an orderly manner.

To make it easier for spectators to watch the game, at least that's what the organizers said, the competition venue was set up on the outskirts of the east side of Mingdu and could be seen from outside the city gate.

Minghui and others followed the Shrek team and walked in the front, and soon they were out of the city gate.

Looking up, the competition stage was silver-white, ten meters high, and 120 meters in diameter. Extending outward from the competition stage, there was a giant soul guide screen every hundred meters, more than 20 meters long, and the total number exceeded one hundred.

With these soul guide screens, Mingdu residents can watch the real-time game situation without having to be present at the venue, which also reduces the pressure of crowds.

“It can also prevent civilians from getting hurt when taking action.” This is what Huo Yuhao thought.

Then he parted ways with his senior brother Minghui who was in a different team.

The rest area for the players was arranged on the east side of the competition stage. The rest area assigned to the Soul Hall team was a certain distance away from the Shrek Academy team, obviously because they were worried that the two teams would have too much communication during the competition. However, they were all covered by awnings, unlike some unknown teams, which only had seats at the back. Obviously, the two titled elders who accompanied them played a role.

After a while, everyone arrived and a line of people slowly walked towards them from a distance, led by Xu Tianran and the national teacher Zhongli Wu.

And when Xu Tianran sat in the main seat.

"Silence!" A low shout suddenly resounded throughout the sky, followed by a powerful pressure, like a dark cloud pressing down on the sky.

The field fell silent instantly.

"Level 99 Peerless Douluo!?" The two elders of Qingluan Sect who were sitting on both sides of Minghui had a look of horror in their eyes.

Long Xiaoyao? The two of them speculated in their hearts.

The voice and pressure disappeared in an instant, and Xu Tianran's gentle voice sounded.

"People of the Sun-Moon Empire, and guests who have come from afar." After saying a lot of polite words, he announced the start of the competition.

"Long live the prince, long live the prince, a thousand thousand years!" The soldiers and civilians knelt down in the audience.

Xu Tianran really enjoyed this feeling. He smiled and pressed his hands, then glanced at Arthas and Orange who were standing in the audience. He had already received news that the two would come to watch the game. At this moment, neither of them knelt down, but stood up and bowed slightly as a courtesy, which made him a little dissatisfied, but considering that both of them now had titles, his dissatisfaction eased a little.

He is not the emperor yet, so the two of them do not need to perform the kneeling ceremony.

"Everyone, please get up and take your seats, my dears."

"Next, announce the rules of the competition," the host quickly took over the right to speak. After he finished speaking, an old man took over and walked to the loudspeaker soul guide and read out loudly, "The first game of the preliminaries, Sun Moon Royal Soul Guide Academy vs. Dragon Slayer Sect"

"You really have no shame at all." Wu Feng, who was sitting behind Minghui, curled his lips.

According to the rules of previous competitions, the first match was played by the previous champion, which was considered as the opening match. However, this time, the champion team was given a bye in the first match. This was undoubtedly a deliberate arrangement by the Sun-Moon Empire, hoping to make a splash.

After all, it was a home battle, and there were many local soldiers and civilians watching around.

"That one over there is Meng Hongchen."

At her side, Jiang Nannan introduced the players from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy to the players she had never met before. In her sight, Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen were walking in the front, followed by five young men. She didn't recognize any of these five people, and they were obviously new players.

On the other side, seven contestants from the Dragon Slayer Sect followed suit, each holding their heads high and showing no signs of stage fright.

The individual elimination round will start soon.

Meng Hongchen was the first to go on the court. He was a six-ring Soul Emperor, and his opponent had only five rings. He was crushed just by his cultivation level.

In actual combat, as expected, they were also crushed.

"Meng Hongchen is much stronger than in the previous competition!" Jiang Nannan frowned slightly as she saw this.

(End of this chapter)