Chapter 3161: Mou Emperor's Choice

At the most difficult moment, He Lingchuan had few chips in hand, but through his meticulous regulation, each could achieve maximum effect. The commanding ability of the Nine Abyss Great Emperor once again shone brilliantly. And as time passed, the primordial energy slowly rose; the most difficult low point had passed, and the War Alliance army from top to bottom finally caught its breath.

But just then, the War Alliance encountered new trouble: the several War Alliance armies attacking Lingxu City were suddenly subjected to a fierce assault by the demons.

Previously, Heloo Heaven had focused its attack on Mount Xushan, but after three hours of fierce battle, it found Mount Xushan as hard to crack as a turtle shell, so it shifted its focus to the War Alliance's southwestern army.

The reason was simple: the commander of this army was the Ancestor Wuhuan of Emperor Mou, who was also accompanied by two true immortals.

The War Alliance's southwestern army lacked the geographical advantage of Mount Xushan, and during this special period, responding to the demons was extremely difficult.

After two waves of demon charges, the southwestern army suffered heavy casualties, and even the true immortals were severely wounded. When Emperor Mou contacted He Lingchuan remotely, his left shoulder was a bloody mess, still emitting wisps of black smoke.

At the critical moment, He Lingchuan spoke bluntly to him: "Heloo Heaven cannot break Mount Xushan, so it has turned its target toward you, hoping the true immortals of Mount Xushan will come to assist, so they can be picked off one by one."

If Emperor Mou seeks aid from Mount Xushan and the Nine Abyss sends reinforcements, then Mount Xushan's own defensive strength will be severely dispersed.

If the Nine Abyss Great Emperor ignores the crisis of the southwestern army, Emperor Mou and the three true immortals are very likely to fall.

The War Alliance's true immortals are already few; this would deal a severe blow, cause internal unrest, and damage the Nine Abyss Great Emperor's prestige. So to help is not an option, and not to help is not an option.

Emperor Mou then asked: "What do you suggest?"

"It's simple: whatever the enemy wants us to do, we will do the opposite." He Lingchuan replied quickly, "You three, head straight for Mount Xushan." Emperor Mou was stunned: "Abandon our great army?" "Not abandon, but respond flexibly."

Emperor Mou immediately shook his head:

"How could I abandon the soldiers of Mou State and withdraw on my own?"

"Now is not a question of whether we can, but that we must do this." He Lingchuan's answer was unreserved, "To be frank, the demons' fierce assault on the southwestern army is mainly aimed at you three. If the main target leaves, their continued fierce attack on the southwestern army would yield disproportionate returns."

During the primordial energy recovery period, every decision by both sides consumes precious strategic opportunity. Heloo Heaven should not be willing to waste precious demon combat power on dealing with the southwestern army lacking true immortals.

"As long as you leave, there is an eighty percent chance of lifting the siege on the southwestern army. Moreover, by rushing to Mount Xushan, gathering all true immortals together, we can also slay a few more demons!"

He Lingchuan's words were factual, but also harsh to hear. Had they not known each other for years and understood each other, Emperor Mou would have already flicked his sleeve and left. But he is also a hero among immortals, did not dwell long, and gritted his teeth: "Very well!"

What matters most now is to endure the hardship and win! What are his personal gains and losses?

He Lingchuan secretly gave him a thumbs-up. No true immortal does not cherish his own reputation. For Emperor Mou to accept losing face and prestige in this way shows he surpasses most immortals.

"Heloo Heaven will certainly not stand by while you rush to Mount Xushan, so we might as well set a trap for the demons." He Lingchuan said this, his eyes brightening, suddenly clapping his hands, "Crisis and opportunity, danger bears opportunity! By leveraging this chance, we might even achieve a counter-kill!"

A rigid offensive-defensive struggle at this time is our weakness. Fighting the great demons desperately needs a breakthrough. He Lingchuan knows that every breath and moment in ground warfare is bought with the Red General's life.

He must seize every opportunity to win quickly! "Before we rendezvous, you must absolutely not die."

Emperor Mou smiled: "We will do our best."

After He Lingchuan and Emperor Mou discussed, they sought out Dong Rui:

"Work has come. Come with us."

Zhu Xiuer beside them raised half of her forepaw: "I'm going too."

At the southeast gate of Lingxu City, the commanding general Wang Qing'an once again advised Heloo Heaven, hoping to withdraw troops from Mount Xushan.

He also felt the primordial energy gradually recovering.

"If this continues, primordial energy will recover to the level when the War Alliance attacked Lingxu City, and by then withdrawing would be too late." Heloo Heaven asked him: "How long until primordial energy returns?"

For now, the demons and the Lingxu City army still hold the upper hand,

Wang Ping'an could only say with a stiff upper lip: "I don't know.

To what extent primordial energy has recovered, they can only go by feeling; who can say exactly when it will fully recover?"

"Then now is precisely the good time to press the attack. Withdrawing early would be to miss the opportunity. When primordial energy truly recovers later, you will regret it—why not now kill a few more War Alliance troops!" Heloo Heaven said, his words sharp and stern.

Wang Qing'an was full of disagreement but could not refute.

In judging and seizing opportunity, the Great Heavenly God is not as capable as these commanders.

At this moment, a demon flew in quickly to report:

Hundreds of red lights flew out from the rear of the southwestern army, heading northeast.

"Northeast?" Heloo Heaven immediately realized that was the direction of Mount Xushan.

It seems the Ancestor Wuhuan really intends to abandon his army and flee to Mount Xushan.

The so-called "Emperor Mou of Mou State" who loves his soldiers and civilians like children, leads the army to fight the demons to the death—bah, that's all, just blown up to the heavens. Another demon then said: "He fled the battlefield, will surely bring the two true immortals and many immortals from the army. If they escape to Mount Xushan, the Nine Abyss side's strength will greatly increase, making our attack on Mount Xushan even harder."

Heloo Heaven then decided:

"Intercept them, do not let them set foot on Mount Xushan!"

The true immortals move quickly; as the intercepting side, we must seize the moment. But the demons also have advantages; Emperor Mou must first circle around Lingxu City in the air, which is quite a detour. In terms of time, the demons being closer can also make it in time.

Thus Heloo Heaven generously allocated ten great heavenly gods to go intercept the Ancestor Wuhuan and the two true immortals. This is a luxurious four-to-one lineup, not to mention a thousand demons assisting from the side. Mount Xushan has long resisted attack, and Heloo Heaven is determined to capture Emperor Mou.

Weakening the opponent's true immortal strength will allow us to handle the forthcoming primordial energy abundance with ease.

Moreover, Emperor Mou's identity is special; he is still the ruler of a great state.

If we can eliminate him, the Mou army will fall into chaos, and the two great powers of the War Alliance will lose one.

Furthermore, on the necessary route from Mount Xushan to the southwestern army, Heloo Heaven has also stationed five great heavenly gods to intercept reinforcements from Mount Xushan.