Whale Falls and Becomes a God

Chapter 165 Inertial Thinking
Chitai Mountain.

Chitai Mountain, which covers only a dozen miles and has an altitude of over 100 meters, can only be considered a small hill in this world.

If King Jingwu had not stationed his troops on this mountain, Du Fuwei, Fu Gongyou and others from the Jianghuai Army would probably not have known about this mountain.

But the Jianghuai Army dared not and would not ignore this mountain, otherwise how would the Jianghuai Army maintain its logistics? Moreover, Chitai Mountain was only a day's journey away from Hailing City. When the Jianghuai Army attacked Hailing City, they were attacked from behind, becoming a pincer attack!
Fortunately, Chitai Mountain is not large. If it were the Shenju Mountains, which are farther away from Hailing, the Jianghuai Army would have a headache and be in a dilemma, and would most likely have to take a detour.

When the Sui army arrived at Chitai Mountain, they were only hundreds of miles away from the vanguard of the Jianghuai Army. Considering the size of the two armies, they were very close.

The Sui army, however, went straight up the mountain, set up camp, cut wood for fences, and built stone walls, as if they were going to defend the mountain!
Not long after, the vanguard of the Jianghuai Army arrived at the foot of Chitai Mountain. The Sui Army was still busy with its own affairs and seemed to ignore the Jianghuai Army.

The commander of the Jianghuai vanguard army was Kan Leng, who was ranked alongside Wang Xiongdan as the left and right generals of the Jianghuai army, and were also known as the big and small generals.

Kan Leng was a burly man with a beard as thin as needles, resembling Zhang Fei in the late Han Dynasty. Although he seemed like a rough man, he was actually brave and good at fighting, and was quite knowledgeable in military tactics. He did not attack alone, but also camped at the foot of the mountain.

Subsequent Jianghuai troops continued to arrive, their momentum was like an endless tide, and they seemed to be overwhelming.

The sun sets in the west and the moon hangs in the sky.

The main force of the Jianghuai Army had basically arrived and stopped to set up camp on the north side of Chitai Mountain, but did not surround Chitai Mountain from all sides.

With the current strength of the Jianghuai Army, it is fully capable of surrounding Chitai Mountain from all sides, but the Jianghuai Army did not do so.

"Is Prince Jingwu really defending the mountain? What's his intention? It doesn't fit the rumored Prince Jingwu's personality and tactical prowess!"

Surrounded by other generals, Du Fuwei looked from afar at the Sui army still busy building military defense facilities, frowned and muttered to himself.

The generals were silent. Even Du Fuwei couldn't figure it out, and most people were even more confused.

Fu Gongyou frowned and suggested, "How about...our army try to take the initiative to attack? This geographical advantage is not a big advantage! The Sui army's camp is only just being built, and the defense is insufficient!"

"That's not a rush, it's not worth it!"

This time, Du Fuwei did not agree with Fu Gongyou, but directly shook his head and rejected it.

Fu Gongyou frowned and reminded: "As time goes by, the Sui army camp will become more solid and strong. If we attack the mountain then, won't it be even more unworthy?"

Most of the people present nodded slightly, agreeing deeply.

The Sui army is still building camps at full speed. This is an extremely obvious thing right in front of us!
"We've all just arrived, so we don't know the dangers ahead. Our army has come a long way and isn't in good shape, so we can still save ourselves a night..."

Du Fuwei thought for a moment and explained, then gave a rather forceful and direct order: "Send the message, increase vigilance, beware of night attacks! Tomorrow morning, form a battle array!"

After he finished speaking, he continued, "Send a message to the scout camp to investigate the surrounding situation and create a detailed sand table overnight! If we can trap Chitai Mountain and cut off their supply, we can suspend the attack on Hailing City!"

"Yes!" Wang Xiongdan, Kan Leng and others responded without hesitation.

The Sui army in front of us is obviously the main force of the Sui army in Hailing. If we can destroy this army, it will be much easier to capture Hailing City. It can be said to be a piece of cake, and it is worth spending more time and manpower.

A hint of gloom flashed across the eyes of Fu Gongyou, Zuo Youxian, Zhang Shan'an and others, but they said nothing more and responded seriously and helplessly.

……

The top of Chitai Mountain looks like a vast mountain platform that has been cut in half.

Generals Xiao Ying, Hong Lingtian, Dugu Feng, Xie Yingdeng, Yang Qingxuan, Shen Lun and others did not rest there, but stood on the edge of the mountain top, watching the Jianghuai Army surging like an endless wave!

Until the Jianghuai Army basically arrived, a majestic military camp stretching for dozens of miles was formed at the foot of Chitai Mountain.

Seeing that the Jianghuai Army showed no signs of splitting up, Shen Lun was the first to frown and said, "The Jianghuai Army is quite cautious and steady!"

Previously, Shen Lun had volunteered to take on the responsibility of the "Suicide Squad" and naturally hoped to see the Jianghuai Army split up.

Now that the Jianghuai Army has gathered in the north, an attack would be much more dangerous and difficult.

"The plan continues, a three-night raid!"

Xiao Ying glanced at Shen Lun and gave the order directly. He then looked at the vast Jianghuai army at the foot of the mountain and shook his head, saying, "Looking at the situation, the Jianghuai army will not attack the mountain. Leave enough troops to defend it, and the rest can rest!"

The Sui army here is composed of elite soldiers, and with a certain degree of geographical advantage, Xiao Ying is not really afraid. Instead, he expects the Jianghuai army to force an attack on the mountain. Defending the mountain is always much more advantageous than a head-on confrontation.

Unfortunately, Du Fuwei was more steady and cautious than expected. He was not in a hurry and did not even divide his troops!
Theoretically, the Jianghuai Army could completely rely on its manpower to trap the Sui Army in Chitai Mountain from all sides, cut off its food, fodder, water and other logistical supplies, and even wear it out.

This was exactly what Xiao Ying wanted to see, and it was one of the main reasons for choosing to station at Chitai Mountain and await battle. Because Xiao Ying possessed the Blood Demon Map, he could hold out for a long time, requiring no logistical support at all. Instead, he could occasionally launch a "suicide squad" assault, using fewer troops against more, and in turn wear down the Jianghuai Army!
Now I miscalculated...

Of course, when the Jianghuai Army first arrived, they might split up their forces and choose to trap the Sui Army. It's unpredictable!

"Yes! I will live up to the reputation of Jingwu!"

Shen Lun responded solemnly without hesitation, still sticking to his previous promise! ...

The moon rises in the night, and the night is deep and quiet!
Even though the army below the mountain is as powerful as the sea and the heat is building in the mountain, the top of the mountain remains silent. This is the instinctive reaction of the soul late at night!

"My Lord! The Heavenly Demon Saint requests an audience!"

Xiao Ying sat cross-legged in the military tent to practice instead of sleeping, when a report from the Jingwu Guards came from outside the tent.

If possible, Xiao Ying would rather lie on his bed and sleep instead of practicing. Even though Xiao Ying can go without sleep for ten days or half a month now, he still feels tired from the bottom of his heart.

However, now that powerful enemies are lurking all around, time is precious, and the increase of more than a thousand pounds of strength every night is also quite critical. Xiao Ying can only endure the fatigue and practice thoroughly!

"pass!"

With the twelve divine monks guarding the place, it would be extremely difficult, basically impossible, for Yin Wan'er and the others to sneak into Xiao Ying's resting place silently. They could only ask for a meeting honestly.

A moment later, Yin Wan'er and two beautiful middle-aged women entered the tent under the leadership of Jingwuwei.

Xiao Ying did not summon all the generals to receive him. There were only four maids and four monks in the tent, while the remaining eight monks and the Jingwu Guards were guarding and patrolling outside the tent.

"Greetings to the two venerable ones! Greetings to King Jingwu!"

As soon as Yin Wan'er and the other two entered the tent, they first paid respectful and solemn greetings to Ling Xin and Ling Guang, and then to Xiao Ying, proving that they focused more on the collective and personal strength of the martial arts world, rather than on hegemony over the country and iron-blooded power.

Unfortunately, the two monks were like clay statues, with no reaction or response at all.

Yin Wan'er and the other two didn't mind, this was the Supreme Heavenly Being!
"A late-night visit! Miss Yin... or the Demon Sect, are they collaborating again?"

Xiao Ying didn't care about the attitudes of the three people and asked directly.

Yin Wan'er's charming and delicate face crossed her legs and said with a rather resentful tone:
"Is the prince so heartless? Can't Wan'er come and reminisce with the prince?"

The night is quiet and the beauty is resentful!
This situation, this scene, at this moment, will definitely make most men fantasize and feel excited!
Unfortunately, Yin Wan'er was facing Xiao Ying, four maids, and four monks. It was like playing the lute to a cow, but it could barely be considered as flirting with a blind man...

Xiao Ying smiled without saying anything, looking like...

If Dugu Feng were here, she would definitely glare at Yin Wan'er with her angry eyes and her rage would be enough to make her suffer!

"Humph!"

Yin Wan'er rolled her eyes in frustration and resentment, this time she was really resentful!

Charm is the signature skill of Yin Wan'er and the Demonic Sect, but it has no effect on King Jingwu, and no one present reacted at all, so what is the point of their lifelong pursuit?
"Hehe... Your Majesty, please forgive me!"

Beside Yin Wan'er, Xi Muyu, the voluptuous and charming elder of the Demonic Sect, laughed sweetly, her body trembling with all her beauty, yet she bowed in dignified apology. The contradictory fusion of positive and negative temperaments had a unique charm.

"My Saint Sect has heard rumors... that Prince Jingwu possesses a 'divine magic' that can significantly and temporarily boost the strength of a group, and can also permanently increase the strength of individuals, even transforming them, offering unlimited potential or even breaking free from their shackles. I wonder if we could cooperate with the prince and be fortunate enough to receive his magic?"

Xi Muyu didn't keep anyone in suspense or try to be seductive, but spoke directly on behalf of Yin Wan'er.

"oh?!"

Xiao Ying's heart trembled. On the surface, he frowned and lowered his head to think and ponder, but in fact, his thoughts were surging!

The people from the Demon Sect really don’t come here for no reason!

Xiao Ying was very happy to see this. Everyone should handle matters impartially and mutually beneficially, just like doing business, and there wouldn't be too much trouble for either party.

Furthermore, the Demon Sect's intelligence capabilities were indeed very strong, so knowing the "Heaven-Bestowed Divine Technique" was not surprising and was not a deep secret. However, knowing that Xiao Ying could permanently enhance his personal strength and even potential was unusual and could be considered a top secret.

Every time Xiao Ying merged the star souls, he did it in private, and the target of the spell would basically not betray him. It is estimated that the Demon Sect made this indirect inference!

What shocked Xiao Ying the most was that the Demon Sect's move actually gave him a new understanding of the Blood Demon Diagram, like it had opened a new door...

According to Xiao Ying's understanding of the "Blood Demon Map", no matter whether it is star soul possession or star soul fusion, as long as the star soul is accepted, anyone will be subtly changed, slowly recognized and supported, and eventually loyal to the Lord of the Stars... that is, Xiao Ying, the host of the "Blood Demon Map"!
What if it's an enemy? Is that even possible?
Xiao Ying had never thought about this before, and ignored it out of inertia!
It's very simple, because the Star Soul is an external force and requires the target to accept it voluntarily.

It’s like giving you a weapon or a pill. It will only work if the target is willing to use it. Otherwise, it will not be good for either party!

In the world of cultivation, who can resist powerful strength and high realm, or even transcendence and immortality?

"How about...try it on the Demon Sect and the others?"

Thinking of this, Xiao Ying was quite curious, excited and expectant.

This is a sucker who has come to my doorstep. It would be a shame not to give it a try. Moreover, if it succeeds, the impact will be huge, which is a huge profit!
Of course, it can't be given away for free. The Demon Sect must pay a price, and it must be a very high price...

(End of this chapter)