Atlas of Heaven and Man.

Chapter 1399 The victory is determined in front of the pass

Yaolan Pass.

Several hours after the esoteric ritual team arrived, another official airship arrived.

This time, we've come to deliver some combat-related items and some important documents.

After disembarking from the airship, the accompanying military officer personally delivered the items to Chen Chuan.

Chen Chuan took the document and examined it; it was a formal declaration of war against the old imperial family.

With this document, all military actions of the old imperial family became legal and justified, and he was granted the title of Supreme Military Commander at the front.

With this title, he had the authority to mobilize all frontline troops and all combat supplies. Fighters who arrived there afterward were also required to obey his orders and commands.

Of course, he also needs to bear all the responsibility for this battle.

As for the items, they were three Level 1 Lost Relics sent by the State and the Pure Faction. The government sent two, and the Pure Faction sent one.

He examined them and found that all three lost items were quite useful. The two items the country had given him were for combat support, and one of them could be used in conjunction with one of the lost items he already had.

The one the Purebred faction gave him was purely for combat, and its function was very straightforward.

He originally thought that if the old imperial family were placed in the world, it would certainly be considered a first-class power.

The well-organized combat groups that this country has set up are by no means easy to deal with.

He will then face multiple fighters of different aspects and divine aspects who can cooperate with each other. Furthermore, his opponents will definitely also possess lost artifacts, so their combat strength cannot be measured by the strength of a single fighter. The battle will be multi-layered and multi-dimensional.

Then it won't be so easy to fight.

But with the help of these things, a lot of trouble can be reduced; that's the benefit of having the support of state power.

In other words, time is limited and more forces cannot be mobilized. Otherwise, he believed he would be able to fight a more substantial battle. However, the good news is that the old imperial family should also be in a hasty battle and will not be fully prepared.

After checking everything, he took out a pen, signed his name on the receipt document, and handed it to the military officer opposite him, who saluted him and quickly left.

Looking at the three level-one lost items beside him, Chen Chuan suddenly wondered if refining them could become resources for his advancement.

As he thought this, his spirit and energy were mobilized, and his body naturally gave the answer.
As if sensing something, the three lost objects suddenly flickered.

These three lost items are insufficient.

It could be that the number of items is insufficient, or that the items are not of a high enough quality, or that the items do not suit him. In short, there are many possible reasons.

However, he was not in a hurry. This attack on the old imperial family was just a side project to resolve this matter. He believed that after conquering Youdu, he could slowly search and find suitable relics.

Just as he was thinking this, he felt that the three lost items in his hand suddenly became much more obedient.

It was somewhat interesting, though. It seemed that these lost objects possessed their own will and could be manipulated, but they were rather rigid. However, after being intimidated by him just now, they seemed willing to cooperate obediently.

He put his things away and poured himself a glass of dew to drink slowly.

After the airship passed by, messages and telegrams kept coming in, mainly informing about the movement of troops and the location of the support personnel who were rushing here.

Several hours passed in a flash. Around four o'clock, two beams of light suddenly came toward them. The first batch of combat support sent by the country had finally arrived.

He looked up at the sky. He had already read the information before. One of the two men was Jiang Linghuai, a general from the upper echelons of the military, and the other was a martial arts expert.

Another one is Mu Xiaoren from the implantation faction, a fighter of the God-like appearance.

The Great Shun Dynasty's national strength and military power are much stronger than those of the old imperial family, but too many defensive forces are tied up in the World Ring, making it difficult to withdraw them all at once. It is already very fast that two Dongxuan Temple fighters were able to arrive here in less than half a day. Most of the manpower will not arrive until tomorrow at the earliest.

In the blink of an eye, the two beams of light had already fallen. As the light faded, two figures appeared. Jiang Linghuai was not wearing a military uniform, but only civilian clothes. He had a bit of stubble on his chin, and his expression was gentle and reserved.

Mu Xiaoren had a slightly scholarly air about him. He had long hair tied back and wore functional glasses. However, his indifferent gaze revealed that he was rather detached from emotions.

The two approached, briefly introduced themselves, and after getting to know Chen Chuan, Mu Xiaoren said:

"We received a message on our way here that there was already movement in Anye Palace, and they were organizing people to retake the pass. We don't know the specific personnel who will be deployed yet."

However, it is foreseeable that this will be a team battle.

Sergeant Chen, I read your report on the battle at Tianji Peak. Although it wasn't detailed, it was clear that the Federation team members hadn't developed a tacit understanding of teamwork.

In the World Ring, we usually rely on teamwork to kill beings stronger than ourselves.

While the old imperial family is not threatened by the World Ring, the merging lands are home to many ancient gods and powerful mutated creatures, and they still retain tactics for resisting external beings.
No matter how strong an individual is, it's difficult to cope with all kinds of tactical countermeasures. Moreover, this battle concerns a strategic location of the nation, so I suggest that we discuss and arrange tactics in advance." Chen Chuan agreed with this point. When various means are combined, it is indeed impossible to defend against. If there is a better plan to deal with the opponent, then there is no need for him to make things complicated.

According to the records, Mu Xiaoren was the one in charge of planning while guarding the World Ring. He was very experienced, so it was best to have him propose solutions for the battle.

He said, "Chief of Staff Mu, I agree with your point of view."

Seeing that he agreed, Mu Xiaoren said, "My first plan is to try to delay their arrival."

We need time to gather more manpower. If we can delay the game for another day, our chances of winning will increase significantly.

Some time ago, you, Chen Siwu, provided a secret path to Youdu. I have received the news that this path has been verified to exist and that there are no ambushes.

Therefore, I can infiltrate from there to the rear of Youdu. As long as I appear near Youdu, it will surely cause panic in the Youdu court.

The old dynasty still maintains a strict hierarchical system, where the safety of the royal family is paramount. Once they sense a threat to their safety, they will do everything in their power to protect themselves.

Therefore, the teams deployed to attack the passes would most likely be forced to retreat upon imperial command. Even if the generals refused, it would certainly lead to internal strife within the teams, resulting in a dispersal of forces.

Chen Chuan pondered for a moment. From a tactical perspective, this method was indeed good, as it could avoid them from directly fighting the old imperial family. However, it contradicted the goal he wanted to achieve.

He said, "Advisor Mu, you should know that Youdu is heavily guarded and has a high density of secret rituals. If these people retreat to participate in the defense, it will be very troublesome in the future."

My opinion is that we should try to annihilate them in this battle to make subsequent battles easier. Besides, that route should play a greater role in later battles, so exposing it like this isn't worthwhile.

Mu Xiaoren nodded and said, "Then I have a second plan, which is for me to go forward alone and harass the enemy's tactical team."

Because the old imperial family needs to guard against the troops stationed in my central cities, some of their forces are simply unusable. Furthermore, even if the various lords receive orders, they will not act rashly. Currently, the only force that can be urgently mobilized is the garrison of Youdu.

As expected, tactics will be formulated based on each person's situation. Everyone has their role, and if one person is missing, it will affect their original plan.

When I approach to harass them, they usually don't split up; instead, they surround and attack until they kill me.

However, as a fighter of the God Form, I believe I still have some methods to prevent them from succeeding easily. This way, I can delay their journey, and if all goes well, I can even delay it until more people arrive.

During the battle, I can probe the combat characteristics and methods of each of them and try to send these back to Officer Chen.

"With your combat prowess, Officer Chen, I believe this intelligence will greatly increase your chances of victory."

Chen Chuan said, "Chief of Staff Mu, you should know that when it comes to this kind of national war, they may have the means to kill you completely."

"Yes."

Mu Xiaoren said in a very calm tone, "But I know that whether I am here or not, it won't make much difference to you, Chen Siwu."

But if you can learn about the enemy's situation through this, that would be far more valuable than my personal worth.

In my view, this is like exchanging pieces on a chessboard. If sacrificing myself can bring about an overall advantage, I think it's worth it.

Chen Chuan considered for a moment and asked, "Staff Officer Mu, how long do you think you can hold out?"

Mu Xiaoren said, "Ideally, we can delay it for one or two hours, but even half an hour would be good."

Standing to the side, Jiang Linghuai spoke up at this moment: "It would take the people of the old imperial family at least half a day to get here. According to the intelligence we have received, they may be able to arrive before tomorrow morning."

This roughly coincides with the arrival of our second batch of personnel, so Staff Officer Mu's plan may not be unfeasible.

After a moment's thought, Chen Chuan rejected the proposal, saying, "There's no need for it."

He looked at Mu Xiaoren and said, "Since you acknowledge my combat capabilities, there's no need to resort to unconventional tactics."

I need you to develop a plan for direct combat based on the combat capabilities and characteristics of the three of us.

Mu Xiaoren looked at Chen Chuan, adjusted his glasses, and nodded, saying, "Okay, but I need to know first what your general combat abilities and fighting style are, as well as the function of the relic sent by the country, before I can formulate a corresponding plan."

If needed, the two of us can work together.

Chen Chuan looked at the two of them, nodded, and said, "No problem."

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(End of this chapter)