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The army arrived at the outskirts of the Decisive Battle Valley. Elder Feng had already led the vanguard troops to occupy a favorable position and was ready for battle. Ren Xiaoyao dismounted, his eyes piercing the distance as he asked in a deep voice, "Lord Horse, what's going on with the demons?"

Prince Ma stepped forward, cupped his fists, and reported, "Commander-in-Chief, the demon army has assembled in the valley. There are approximately 100,000 of them, led by the Demon Lord himself. They are fully prepared, awaiting our entry..."

"What a perfect way to catch a turtle in a jar!" Ren Xiaoyao sneered, "Pass the order down, all troops deploy according to the plan and prepare for the drill!"

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The deafening sound of war drums rang out, heralding the official start of this fateful drill. Like unsheathed blades, Ren Xiaoyao's elite troops quickly dispersed according to the predetermined tactical formation and charged towards the simulated "demon" position.

The cavalry swept in like a hurricane, the infantry advanced like a torrent of steel, and the archers rained down their precise arrows. For a moment, the shouts of battle shook the heavens, dust flew, and the simulated battlefield was filled with a murderous atmosphere. Ren Xiaoyao stood high above, calmly observing the entire battlefield situation, occasionally issuing orders, adjusting tactics, and dispatching each unit like chess pieces, demonstrating his outstanding command ability.

During the drill, Ren Xiaoyao's elite troops displayed astonishing combat effectiveness, coordinating well, attacking and defending with measured precision, and executing the planned tactics almost flawlessly. However, Ren Xiaoyao keenly noticed some subtle flaws. For example, during a flanking maneuver, the two teams showed a slight hesitation in their coordination, disrupting the offensive rhythm and nearly giving the "enemy" an opportunity to exploit.

"It seems that even an elite division is bound to make mistakes." Ren Xiaoyao frowned slightly, thinking to himself, "In a decisive battle, any small mistake could cause irreparable losses. We must find a way to improve their ability to respond."

At the same time, Xia Lin also demonstrated her unique talent in logistics and supply. She managed the vast logistical supplies in an orderly manner, ensuring the timely supply of food, weapons, and medicine during the exercise, and providing reliable logistical support for the soldiers on the front line.

However, Charlene also discovered some potential problems. In a simulated emergency situation, a batch of medicines failed to reach the designated location in time due to a deviation in the transportation route. Fortunately, this was just a drill, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous.

"It seems that we still need to formulate a more complete emergency plan to deal with various emergencies." Xia Lin secretly took note of this problem and decided to start improving it immediately after returning.

In the evening, after the drill concluded, Ren Xiaoyao gathered all the generals together to review the lessons learned. He mercilessly pointed out the problems exposed in the drill and offered suggestions for improvement. The generals listened attentively, nodding from time to time, their faces filled with admiration.

"The commander-in-chief is meticulous and insightful. We admire him!" said a general with a fist salute, and other generals echoed him.

"You are all too kind," Ren Xiaoyao waved his hand. "We shoulder the heavy responsibility of defending our homeland, and we must not slack off even a little! Tomorrow, Elder Feng will personally guide everyone in a magic defense drill. I hope everyone will study hard and improve their own strength!"

As night fell, Ren Xiaoyao stood alone outside the tent, looking at the starry sky, with an inexplicable light flashing in his eyes.

"Elder Feng's spell..." He muttered to himself, as if remembering something, his brows slightly furrowed, "I hope I'm overthinking..."

The first rays of morning sunlight fell upon the Decisive Battle Valley, bringing a touch of warmth to this austere place. Ren Xiaoyao arrived at the training ground early. Today, Elder Feng would personally guide everyone in a magic defense drill.

Following Elder Feng's order, he formed seals with his hands and muttered something. A powerful energy wave quickly spread out from him, forming a huge protective shield that enveloped the entire training ground.

"This is Elder Feng's famous unique skill—'Wind Guardian'!" a general exclaimed in a low voice. "It is said that this spell can resist all attacks, even the Demon Lord would find it difficult to break it!"

"Come on, try to attack my protective shield." Elder Feng's voice sounded in everyone's ears, with a hint of provocation.

Several generals proficient in magic volunteered and joined forces to attack the protective shield. Colorful magic lights exploded on the protective shield like fireworks, but the protective shield remained motionless and as stable as Mount Tai.

"How amazing!" Everyone couldn't help but exclaim in surprise when they saw this.

Elder Feng put away his spell, a look of satisfaction on his face. "Although this 'Wind Guardian' has amazing defensive capabilities, it's not invulnerable. There are also masters of magic among the demons, and they may be able to deploy strategies to counter our magic defenses."

"Elder Feng is absolutely right," the previously silent Horse Prince suddenly spoke up. "My suggestion is that during the decisive battle, we can deliberately reveal a flaw, luring the powerful demons to attack our magical defenses. Then, we can concentrate our superior forces and annihilate them in one fell swoop!"

Lord Ma's proposal immediately caused an uproar. Some generals agreed, believing it to be a bold and risky plan, but some generals opposed it, fearing that the risk was too great and the consequences would be disastrous if it failed.

"I think Lord Ma's proposal is feasible." Ren Xiaoyao said after a moment of contemplation, "But we need to make a careful plan to minimize the risks."

After a heated discussion, everyone finally reached a consensus and decided to adopt Lord Ma's suggestion and conduct actual combat exercises during the drill.

As the sun set, the clamor on the training ground gradually died down, and the soldiers returned to the camp in groups of two or three to rest. However, Princess Xu noticed that some of the soldiers still had a hint of anxiety and uneasiness on their faces...

Princess Xu observed all of this, and the anxiety on the soldiers' faces didn't escape her keen observation. As night fell, she sought out Ren Xiaoyao and shared her concerns. "Xiaoyao, while today's drill was a success, I've noticed that the soldiers' morale isn't high; instead, they're a bit anxious."

Ren Xiaoyao frowned slightly. He knew Princess Xu was a thoughtful and observant woman, and her concerns were not unfounded. "Your Highness is right. The soldiers have been on edge from the days of preparation. With the decisive battle imminent, some stress is normal."

"But I'm worried that this anxiety will affect their performance on the battlefield." Princess Xu frowned slightly. "I think we should strengthen psychological counseling for the soldiers and help them maintain a positive attitude so that they can perform at their best on the battlefield."

Ren Xiaoyao pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "The princess's suggestion is very good. I will discuss it with Xia Lin and ask her to organize some activities to relieve the soldiers' stress and boost their morale."

Late at night, Ren Xiaoyao summoned all the generals to review the day's drills. He first affirmed everyone's performance, then pointed out some problems exposed during the drills and made some minor adjustments to the tactics in response to these problems.

"Everyone, I know you've all been working hard, but the dawn of victory is just around the corner!" Ren Xiaoyao looked around at everyone, his tone firm and powerful, "We've made full preparations. As long as we unite as one, we will definitely be able to defeat the demons and protect our homeland!"

The generals were infected by his passionate tone, and their originally low morale was boosted. They all expressed their willingness to follow Ren Xiaoyao to the death and fight the demons to the death.

After the meeting, Ren Xiaoyao walked alone to the city wall, gazing at the dark night sky in the distance, his mind racing. He knew that this decisive battle concerned the fate of the entire world, and there was no room for carelessness.

Suddenly, he felt something strange, as if a pair of eyes were watching him in the dark. He turned around abruptly, but found no one behind him.

"Is it my illusion?" Ren Xiaoyao wondered in his heart, but he did not take it lightly. Instead, he strengthened his vigilance and ordered the patrol team to intensify patrols just in case.

At this moment, a soldier hurried over, knelt on one knee, and reported in a hurried tone: "Report! Unidentified people were spotted outside the city trying to sneak in, and they have been surrounded by our patrol team!"

"What?!" Ren Xiaoyao was shocked. Could it be a spy from the demon clan? He immediately ordered, "Bring him up here. I want to interrogate him personally!"