I Am the Minecraft Master, Not the God of Light!

Chapter 193: 193. Dawn Crusaders! The Eastern Crusade! The Eastern Crusade!

The meeting room in the Papal Residence was already packed.

In the midst of the silence, Iann's footsteps were particularly jarring.

The door was pushed open, Iann waved his hand, signaling everyone not to bow, and sat down in the main seat.

What followed was a great battle that would decide Rodri's fate; all formalities were unnecessary at this time.

"Bishop Layal, report on the situation."

Iann instructed softly. Layal stood up, bowed slightly towards Iann, and picked up the contract communication book in his hand.

"At dawn today, the Heavenly Chasm South Three Outpost detected a mist riot in the Fallen Zone, followed by the appearance of a large Abyss."

"Archmage Senderro led a team to garrison the South Three Outpost. As of before the meeting, small detachments of the Demon Race attempted to cross the Heavenly Chasm but were repelled by the garrison. According to Archmage Senderro's report, the Demon Race's actions this time can be judged as harassment."

"Their Abyss has not disappeared. While continuously sending cannon fodder to harass the South Three Outpost, the main army is still pouring out from within the Abyss."

"The demons appearing this time do not belong to any single Sin Domain, but are manifestations of the power of the Original Abyss."

"Mind Flayers, Leviathans, Shadows of the Fallen, Evil Spirits... demons from all Seven Sin Domains have appeared. Furthermore, Senderro has already sensed the aura of at least three god-level beings and numerous Sages and Legends."

"It is estimated that the Demon Race has completed its preparations. This is a small-scale conflict, perhaps also intended to probe the military strength of our Dawn Holy Church."

After speaking, Layal sat back down, and Iann looked at Lily Aice and the others.

He raised his hand slightly.

"Tell me your thoughts."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lily Aice stood up, bowed, and then said resolutely:

"Your Holiness, it is clear that the Demon Race's internal army preparations are at the final stage. Being able to mobilize so many demons from various Sin Domains in one go, it is evident that the Demon Race is ready for an all-out war."

"However, judging from their intention to only send out small detachments for harassment, perhaps the factions within the Demon Race have not yet fully integrated."

"This harassment is, firstly, to probe our strength, and secondly, to divert our attention. If nothing unexpected happens, small-scale conflicts will break out at various outposts in the Heavenly Chasm region."

"In any case, the war cannot fall into the Demon Race's rhythm. We should take the initiative to attack."

Iann nodded slightly and looked at the others.

Everyone had their own ideas, but ultimately, they all supported Lily Aice's plan to take the initiative to attack.

After all, they had been preparing for a long time, and the Dawn Holy Church had also been preparing for a long time.

During this period, they had seen a great deal of the Dawn Holy Church's foundation. Taking the initiative to attack, something that once sounded like a fantasy, seemed not unreasonable upon careful thought.

Seeing this, Iann stopped wasting words.

He placed both hands on the table, and the Pope's might surged forth.

"More than two hundred years..."

"Facing the Demon Race's attacks, the Alliance of Hundred Races has retreated for over two hundred years. The Heavenly Chasm created by the Demon King has actually become a place for the Alliance of Hundred Races on Rodri Continent to catch their breath. Isn't this a humiliation?"

"The Alliance of Hundred Races has no way to retreat, and we will not continue to retreat. This Rodri Continent belongs to all of us!"

"Starting today!"

Iann clenched his fist and said coldly:

"With victory after victory, tell the Demon Race that the offense and defense have shifted! The pain they brought us, we will return to them tenfold, a hundredfold!"

"They want war, so we will give them war! Give them a war they cannot refuse, a war of despair!"

"This time, we will not resist the demons; we will completely annihilate the Demon Race on Rodri Continent!"

"Build a Jingguan with the heads of Demon Kings, commemorating the warriors who have sacrificed themselves under the Demon Race's claws over the past two hundred years!"

In an instant, fervent battle intent swept through everyone. Lily Aice and the others' eyes turned red, and their bodies trembled with excitement.

They raised their hands and heavily struck their chests.

"Dawn will be victorious!"

Iann calmed down, his mind working at high speed.

After a moment, he began giving orders like a string of pearls.

"Mobilize one million Dawn Knights, five hundred thousand Sin Cleansers, and five hundred thousand Holy Chant Group members to be dispersed among the major outposts. Distribute the staves, ensuring each outpost has an Archmage or War God stationed."

"Mobilize all Dawn Heavy Cavalry, Angel Race, and Elf Race confidential troops. Bring sufficient Dawn supplies to quickly construct outpost defenses."

"The Adventurers' Guild and Mages' Guild are to issue joint combat missions. Elite Knights and Mages and above are to be incorporated into the main combat system, while those below Elite Knight and Mage are to assist with strategic resource transportation."

Everyone quickly took notes. After a moment, Lily Aice said somewhat solemnly:

"Your Holiness, the army's strength is dispersed; the defense seems somewhat strained."

"Defense is not important. We must take advantage of the Demon Race's desire to proceed steadily and strike them with a lightning war, catching them off guard."

Iann raised his hand and pointed to the location of the South Three Outpost on the map.

"Rayquaza and Ho-Oh will lead the main assault. Lily Aice, Locke, Vastie, Rosscoldo... lead the Dragon Rider Army and the fifty thousand Silver Armor Pillar elites on the expedition. Cross the Heavenly Chasm and push all the way into the Demon Race's heartland."

"Groudon, Kyogre, and Lugia will be stationed in the Heavenly Chasm region. While guarding against the Demon Race shifting their front, they will provide you with support at any time."

"In this battle, I will use the power of the Seven Holy Relics to construct a Mobius Ring at any time. In the areas you quickly occupy, I will open spatial channels at any time to provide logistical support."

"Ensure the main force can advance to attack and retreat to defend."

Pausing, Iann's finger slid and pointed at a patch of forest.

"On the first day of the war, while the Demon Race hasn't reacted, advance five hundred li and occupy the Mist Forest."

"Afterwards, Ho-Oh and Rayquaza will split into two forces, advancing south and north. The major outposts in the Heavenly Chasm will attack simultaneously, cooperating with the main army to cross the Heavenly Chasm and occupy the demon-occupied areas."

"The Dawn Heavy Cavalry will reinforce defenses, quickly establishing a military defense system east of the Heavenly Chasm. The Dwarf Race is to accompany the army, deploying Red Stone Technology at the fastest speed to build one war fortress after another, as stable as Mount Tai."

"Construct Red Stone Strategic Cannons, creating airtight bombing zones from a distance."

"The Flower Spirit Race has strong mobility. Cooperating with the Angel Race, they are to quickly deploy the Iron Golem army. Before the Demon Race can react, I want one hundred thousand Iron Golems rooted east of the Heavenly Chasm."

"I will send Moltres and Suicune and other divine beasts to patrol, eliminating Demon Race god-level beings and those above god-level."

"According to my calculations, the Original Abyss is currently unable to construct Abyss passages that can accommodate Demon Kings. Therefore, while the Demon Race has not yet fully integrated, strike them when they are unprepared and occupy sufficient territory east of the Heavenly Chasm."

Pausing, Iann added:

"However, these territories must absolutely not be viewed too seriously. These territories are primarily for constructing areas of fire coverage. If they cannot be held, retreat immediately."

"Do not take root in one place; that will give the Demon Race opportunities for encirclement and siege. In this battle, what is needed is single-minded offense."

As his voice fell, everyone immediately agreed.

To put it plainly, it meant having no attachment to land. Go in and fight. If they could advance, they would advance. If they couldn't, they would retreat and construct areas for long-range fire consumption.

If they couldn't hold it, they would abandon it directly and move to another place to continue fighting.

Anyway, they had enough resources. Strike and move, the main focus was on leaving no trace.

This way, the pressure of offense was much reduced.

Iann slowly stood up, gazing at everyone.

"I hope everyone is mentally prepared. Once this war begins, we will not stop until the Demon Race is annihilated!"

"The eastern continent of Rodri has been fallen for too long. It is time for light to reappear there."

"The vanguard force for this war will be renamed the Dawn Crusaders. Layal will be the Commander of the Crusaders, and Lily Aice will be the Deputy Commander!"

Iann slammed his hand on the map.

"In the name of Dawn, the Eastern Crusade! Annihilate the Demons!"