Chapter 1253: Setting Off Smoke

With Li Yue's single command, the soldiers beside him began to move into action one by one.

Some soldiers began digging trenches, while others gathered suitable timber, cut it into countless small sections, hollowed out the middle, and fashioned them into cups.

They filled the cups with water, dropped a towel in, and fashioned a lid on the outside—thus forming a perfect storage vessel.

Then these items were distributed to every soldier.

Time passed bit by bit, and one night slipped away just like that.

During this night, the lord coalition and the demon army both remained at peace. Everyone was busy with their own preparations.

Just as the sky was beginning to brighten, an urgent voice rang out in Li Yue's ear. "Lord Chenxi, Lord Cheng Xi."

The one who came was none other than Princess Feifeng Todd Nelson.

Upon hearing the other's voice, Li Yue hurriedly rose from his seat and asked, "What's wrong? Did something happen?" "The demon army has already begun to move!"

Princess Feifeng hurriedly relayed the relevant information. "Is that so!? Then let's go take a look at the situation first."

Saying this, Li Yue immediately went once more to the high ground where he had surveyed the situation yesterday.

Wherever his gaze reached, many demons were holding torches and burning the timber piled up the day before.

Because the timber was still in a damp state at this time, it gave off a great deal of thick smoke.

However, the fire had only just started and was not yet particularly severe; it had not yet reached the mountain.

Seeing this scene, Li Yue turned his gaze toward those beside him and asked, "How are the preparations?" Princess Feifeng gently nodded her head and said seriously, "Mm, everything is pretty much ready now."

Upon hearing this, Li Yue nodded his head in satisfaction and then said, "In that case, let's proceed according to plan." "Mm!"

At that, Princess Feifeng Todd Nelson nodded her head, then left.

As the burning continued, more and more thick smoke began to rise in an instant, and the smoke began drifting toward Jade Dragon Mountain with the wind.

In less than a moment, the entire mountain was so thick with smoke that one couldn't tell Dongxinanbei.

The Demon God stood to one side, his gaze fixed on Jade Dragon Mountain, the corners of his mouth curving upward into a smile.

"Li Yue, this time, let's see where you can run!?"

As his voice fell, his gaze gathered on the demon soldiers beside him, and he asked, "Regarding what I ordered you to do, how is it going now?"

"Reporting to the Demon God, my lord, as you instructed, a large quantity of knockout drugs has been added to the burning timber. Anyone who inhales enough will collapse on the spot. Unless the drug wears off, no one can be woken up."

Hearing the soldier's report, the Demon God nodded in satisfaction.

"Good, go and have the soldiers prepare to charge. After waiting a little longer, we'll go up and kill all those damned fellows. Understood?" "Understood!" On Jade Dragon Mountain.

Li Yue held a towel over his mouth and nose, and even his breathing had slowed considerably.

Beside him, Princess Feifeng stepped out from the crowded trench and walked over. "Are you alright!?"

Princess Feifeng Todd Nelson asked with concern.

Li Yue nodded his head and said seriously, "I'm fine, don't worry. How are the others?"

"Most people are fine, but some soldiers failed to return to the trenches in time and cover their mouths and noses with wet towels, so they've fallen into a serious state of unconsciousness. Fortunately, aside from being knocked out, there's nothing else seriously wrong with them."

Hearing this, Li Yue furrowed his brow.

"Just as we guessed—the Demon God mixed knockout drugs into the smoke. Tell everyone to be careful and avoid inhaling that smoke as much as possible." Princess Feifeng Todd Nelson asked with some worry, "But if that's the case, what should we do if the demons come up?"

Li Yue waved his hand lightly: "The demons won't be coming up anytime soon. After all, if they came up now, the Zuye Society would also inhale the smoke. The Demon God wouldn't do something that foolish. In my view, they'll have to wait at least until the smoke thins or clears before the demons can begin to act."

Listening to Li Yue's words, Princess Feifeng thought seriously for a moment, then finally nodded heavily in agreement. "Alright, I understand. So what should we do next?"

Li Yue said: "Wait. Wait until the smoke clears, then prepare for battle. For now, just have everyone take care of themselves." "Mm. I understand. Then I'll notify the others to hold their position."

After saying this much, Todd Nelson didn't waste any more words, and strode off toward another place.

Because of the angle Li Yue had chosen, all the smoke drifted backward and upward at a set angle, so as long as one stayed tucked in the trenches and didn't do anything foolish, there would basically be no problem.

Time passed bit by bit—roughly two hours went by like that.

Seeing no movement at all on Jade Dragon Mountain, the Demon God said to the demon soldiers beside him, "Have someone put out the fire, and have the rest prepare to move out." "Yes!"