Chapter 613: War Rekindled (Part 2)
He paused, his tone heavy: "At that time, the enemy situation was unclear, supply lines were stretched, and we were surrounded by enemy territory. If the Evil God Clan organized an effective counterattack or set up a trap, our army could be encircled, facing significant risks.
In my opinion, we might temporarily hold off our offensive, consolidate the territories we've gained, understand the enemy situation, and then plan further—"
Luo Tian's words reflected the views of some of the more cautious generals in the army.
The other core generals and accompanying Immortal Dynasty ministers in the hall, though not immediately agreeing, mostly showed similar or related concerns on their faces.
After all, such a smooth advancement made them feel a bit uneasy.
Gu Qingfeng slowly opened his eyes. Those eyes were as calm as ancient wells, revealing no ripples.
Instead of directly responding to Luo Tian, he glanced at everyone else in the hall and asked plainly, "Do all of you share the same view?"
The hall fell into a brief silence.
"Your Majesty, I believe the Evil God Clan is deeply rooted and by no means cowardly. Such an abnormal retreat surely has hidden schemes.
We should proceed cautiously and solidly—"
"Indeed, Your Majesty, to venture rashly is improper."
"We beseech Your Majesty to reconsider..."
Once someone spoke up, others began to express their concerns.
Gu Qingfeng remained indifferent, and after listening to everyone's opinions, he slowly stood up, an invisible pressure naturally emanating from him, not deliberately released, yet it made everyone in the hall feel a tightening of their hearts and spirits.
"You speak the truth about the risks of penetrating the Evil God's domain, being in the dark where the enemy is in the light."
However, he abruptly changed his tone, decisively and indisputably:
"But so what!"
"Survey the myriad heavens through eternity; the time truly left for the Human Clan to rise and reverse the situation is running out!
The current avoidance of battle by the Evil God presents a rare opportunity for rapid expansion and survival space for the Immortal Dynasty!
If we shrink back due to fear of risk and miss such an opportunity, waiting for changes in the situation, to find such easy expansion in the future would be as difficult as climbing to the sky!"
His gaze, sharp as a sword, swept across the faces of all ministers present.
"Your concerns, I naturally understand.
But extraordinary times call for extraordinary actions!
As long as the immortals of the Evil God Clan do not intervene, then on this battlefield beneath immortality, our Mystic Sky Immortal Dynasty need not fear any challenge or risk!"
Gu Qingfeng's voice gradually rose.
"In this battle, I do not seek to accomplish everything in one fight, sweeping across the entire Evil God Clan.
But, I intend to seize this opportunity to reclaim as much lost territory for the Human Clan as possible.
More importantly, to make the Evil God Clan understand that the Human Clan is not to be humiliated!"
The final sentence burst forth like thunder, accompanied by an indescribable, reincarnation-willed formidable aura erupting from his being!
Though it only flashed momentarily, it made all the strong in the hall straighten their faces, with blood and divine soul trembling.
Under the influence of this momentum, all hesitation and concerns were instantly dispelled, replaced by a hot-blooded solidarity and fighting spirit.
"We are foolish, but Your Majesty is wise!"
"We wish to follow Your Majesty, sweep away the Evil Gods, and restore our rivers and mountains!"
Gu Qingfeng watched the impassioned crowd and nodded slightly: "Good. Since you have such determination and courage, then hesitate no more!"
With a sweep of his sleeve like slicing through all retreats, his voice cold and resolute.
"Pass my order, let the army rest for three days, and then continue to press on with the Great Army.
I wish to see just how much longer the Evil God Clan can hide like turtles!"
Gu Qingfeng's strategic intent was very clear— the more the Evil God Clan tried to avoid battle and preserve strength, the more he intended to force them into fighting!
He aimed to continuously increase the intensity of this war initiated by the Mystic Sky Immortal Dynasty!
Even ten million years ago, before he transcended the Nine Tribulations, as long as immortals did not emerge, he never feared the Evil Gods.
Now, with his cultivation having quietly reached the Nine Tribulation Heavenly Venerate Realm, his strength has undergone a qualitative leap.
At such a time, Gu Qingfeng has no reason to fear the Evil God Clan at all.
As for whether any immortal plane existence might be unable to restrain themselves and act against the rules?
In Gu Qingfeng's view, the possibility is minuscule.
As long as Emperor Ziwei remains alive, the Tribulation of Transcendence threat hangs over like the sword of Damocles, then the immortals of the Evil God Clan absolutely dare not act lightly, triggering a comprehensive immortal war.
After all, the consequences of retaliation by a desperate and suicidal Immortal Twelve Realm power are something no force is willing to bear.
Conversely.
The most optimal strategy for the Evil God Clan's upper echelons is to remain patient, keeping troops in readiness while quietly waiting for Emperor Ziwei to ultimately fall in the Tribulation of Transcendence.
By then, with the Human Clan losing its greatest support, the Evil God Clan could attack without scruples and annex the entire Human Clan territory naturally.
Understanding this deeply, realizing the Evil God Clan's psychological state, Gu Qingfeng made such a straightforward and decisive move without hesitation.
He intends to exploit this strategic window period during which immortals dare not easily move, forcing the Evil God Clan to engage the Mystic Sky Immortal Dynasty in a decisive battle below the immortality level.
Then, by devouring a vast amount of Evil Gods, he will continuously nurture and strengthen the Yellow Springs foundation.
This will be a crucial card for him when facing the Immortal God Master in the future.
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