Chapter 1931: Advance Preparation

The South Fu King also had no hope that this freshly reorganized army could win.

He only hoped they could hold back the Death Legion's advance a bit, draining the opponent's resources and troops.

In this way, the 200,000 troops arriving later from the Eastern Region could calmly prepare and completely block the Death Legion.

However, to the South Fu King's disappointment, the 200,000 troops had just reached the front line when Ye Liuyun's army launched a sudden fierce attack, and they couldn't hold out even a day.

Half were captured as prisoners, the other half either died or fled, being scattered outright.

As soon as the news spread, the major powers began to prepare to flee.

The City Lords of the towns along the way, some of them offered no resistance and surrendered outright, which only accelerated Ye Liuyun's Death Legion.

When the 200,000 troops transferred from the Eastern Region finally reached the Royal City, the South Fu King, fearing they would repeat the same mistake, simply kept them from meeting the enemy, stationing the 200,000 troops together with 100,000 Imperial Guard around the Royal City to recuperate and await the Death Legion's attack.

Upon receiving the news, Ye Liuyun immediately ordered the Death Legion to halt its assault, to rest and preserve its strength.

He instead had Pei Yong organize Reinforcement Troops to continue assaulting the cities in place of the main army.

Pei Yong's Reinforcement Troops had been trailing the Death Legion, already picking up over 300,000 people.

They also split into three routes, continuing to push forward.

The Death Legion merely rode Warships behind them.

When sieging a city they would line up, then go back to rest.

The Death Legion had already earned a fearsome reputation; most City Lords surrendered outright.

Even when faced with stubborn resistance, Pei Yong would not hesitate to fill the gaps with men at any cost, and still capture the city.

So for the next month, Ye Liuyun's army did not slow its advance.

The Demon Race's army, after taking more than ten towns, suddenly accelerated, dealing a heavy blow to the Southern Region's forces as well.

Now the Southern Region's army, plus the reserve reinforcements, together total only 200,000.

And most of them have retreated back before Duan Mo Pass, preparing for the final showdown.

Mu Lian Shi also used this time to hastily train the newly arrived reserve troops.

After the Demon Race's sudden acceleration, they returned to their original pace, continuing to advance slowly and steadily.

Overall, their progress was roughly on par with Ye Liuyun's.

Moreover, the Demon Race's army was closer to their clan city, making replenishment of troops and resources more convenient.

Ye Liuyun estimated that when his army reached the Royal City, the Demon Race's army would also reach Duan Mo City.

The two sides' progress was indeed synchronized, both unstoppable, a situation highly favorable to them.

Ye Liuyun also preemptively used the Teleportation Black Tower, following coordinates located by Lei Ming and others, to return to the camp, pulling Ye Tiandao's Spear Corps into the Space World and bringing them back into the Royal City.

He also had Mu Lian Qing procure many Imperial Guard uniforms, to facilitate disguises later.

On one hand, this prepared internal agents in advance; on the other, it allowed Ye Tiandao, Wu Qingcheng and others to enter Xuan Kong Shi to accelerate their power growth.

He Lian Xiu also suddenly vanished from the battlefield, taking his 100,000 soldiers with him.

They rode Warships, quietly changed course, and rushed toward the Southern Region's Duan Mo Pass.

Following Ye Liuyun's orders, they traveled at night, trying to avoid towns as much as possible.

Ye Liuyun felt the number of attackers was sufficient, and began to prepare for the Demon Race ahead of schedule.

Because his doppelgänger in the Demon Race's capital discovered that the Demon Race was becoming increasingly arrogant, with some even claiming they could strike directly at the Southern Region's Royal City.

The Demon Race's Clan Chief, after winning a battle, became heady and a bit reckless, showing a tendency toward insatiable greed.

This even worried the Witch.

So the doppelgänger reckoned that if they didn't give the Demon Race a taste of resistance, these people would keep harassing the Southern Region's border passes.

Better to seize this chance to crush them completely, lest another effort be needed later.

Of course, whether to deploy this ambush depends on the Demon Race's attitude.

If the Demon Race doesn't act out of line, Ye Liuyun won't let He Lian Xiu act.

Meanwhile, the South Fu King also received a reply from his eldest son Mu Lian Sheng: "The central region refuses to lend us troops.

They do not wish to join the wars everywhere.

Father, you should make plans early! Coming to the central region is the same.

As long as resources remain, we can strike back in the future."

The South Fu King had long contacted his eldest son, seeking aid from the central region.

But no one responded to them.

This is also because Mu Lian Sheng's standing and influence there were insufficient.

So the South Fu King now had to consider a retreat.

He first ordered the army fighting the Demon Race to withdraw completely to Duan Mo City for defense, then recalled Mu Lian Shi, handing command of the army to the Deputy Leader.

At the same time he greeted Mu Lian Qing, assigning him to lead troops guarding the Teleportation Array to the Alien Battlefield.

Then their whole family would leave via the Teleportation Array at the Alien Battlefield.

Ye Liuyun, upon learning the news, also realized the South Fu King was preparing to flee, and began devising countermeasures.

"Master! I am willing to serve you by your side forever.

But I ask you to spare my Father King and older brother's lives!"

Mu Lian Qing also made a request to Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun thought it over and found Mu Lian Qing not stupid; if used well, he could block attacks up front for him.

After some consideration, he said to Mu Lian Qing: "Don't worry, I won't kill your father and older brother.

Moreover, I want you to become the Southern King in my place.

Let's figure out how to have your father transfer the throne to you!"

Hearing this, Mu Lian Qing finally relaxed.

These past days he has also been worrying about this matter, not knowing how to bring it up to Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun proposed three opportunities to act.

One is when Mu Lian Shi returns to the Royal City: first kidnap Mu Lian Shi, then coerce Prince Nanfu into compliance.

Another is before Prince Nanfu departs, he will certainly take the Treasure Vault and other resources with him.

Striking at that moment is also a good opportunity.

The last is when they leave via the Teleportation Array on the Alien Battlefield, intercept them then.

The earlier the move, the smaller the losses on both sides.

But Prince Nanfu's resistance is strong, so the chance of their failure is also high.

If they act at the last moment, Prince Nanfu will have no room to resist, but the significance will be little.

"Since acting early can reduce losses, let's try to move forward as much as possible!"

Mu Lianqing added.

"Then we need you to find out the route and time of your brother's return to the city.

Then I will also use returning to the Lin family as a pretext to leave the city early."

Ye Liuyun said.

"Alright, I'll go try first.

If it doesn't work, we'll consider another plan."

Mu Lianqing agreed.

After Mu Lianqing returned to the Royal Mansion, he first voluntarily reported to Prince Nanfu that the guards for the Teleportation Array on the Alien Battlefield had already been arranged.

Then he casually asked, "When is second brother coming back, should I send people to fetch him?

So that enemy spies outside the city don't cause trouble!"

"Hmm! That's fine!"

Prince Nanfu truly trusted him, and handed over his two personal guards, telling him to bring them along when the time comes.

Those two guards were at the mid‑stage of the Sixth Layer, their strength was impressive, and they had abundant combat experience.