Game Cultivation World: I'm really playing games

However, time waits for no one, and the wheel of history continues to roll forward.

Feng Yi had suffered a great loss in the last battle, and was full of rage. After returning, he deliberately accelerated the process and asked Cao Cao to assemble a huge army, making it clear that he wanted to regain his ground among mortals and avenge his previous humiliation.

The news was like a heavy stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly causing a huge wave in Shu.

Xue Tianhan, Xiao Qi, Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong and others gathered together, and the atmosphere was so solemn that it seemed as if water could drip out.

Liu Bei frowned and paced anxiously in the hall, stopping occasionally to look at everyone. His voice was filled with urgency: "Cao Cao is coming with such force this time. How should our army respond? I hope you gentlemen will quickly come up with a plan."

Zhuge Liang gently waved his feather fan, his eyes deep as the abyss, as if he was rapidly deducing countless battle scenarios in his mind. After a moment, he raised his head slightly, looked at Pang Tong, and said, "Shiyuan, what are your thoughts on this? Cao Cao is now approaching with a large army. This first move must be made with extreme caution."

Pang Tong stroked his chin gently, his gaze wandering across the mountains and rivers depicted on the sand table. After a moment's thought, he spoke in a deep voice, "Although Cao Cao's forces are formidable, they have come a long way, and their soldiers are exhausted. Furthermore, the northerners are unaccustomed to naval warfare. These are their two greatest disadvantages. Our army can exploit the natural barrier of the Yangtze River, engage them first, and then seek an opportunity to strike."

Xiao Qi had been listening quietly at the side, when his eyes suddenly lit up and he interjected, "You two gentlemen are absolutely right. I've heard that Cao Cao, to alleviate his soldiers' seasickness, chained his ships end to end. While this appears to be stable, it also leaves us with an opportunity to exploit. If we use fire, we'll surely cause chaos in Cao's army."

When everyone heard this, their eyes lit up.

Zhuge Liang nodded slightly, his eyes full of appreciation. "Miss Xiaoqi's suggestion is excellent, but a fire attack requires many conditions to coordinate. Wind direction, timing, and the person who will start the fire are all essential. We need to plan carefully."

Xue Tianhan also nodded in agreement and added, "Although our navy is not as strong as Cao's army at the moment, the soldiers are highly motivated and familiar with the water conditions. If they can be deployed properly, they will surely be very effective. I suggest that we first send a small group of elite navy to feign defeat and retreat, luring Cao's army deeper into the area, and then find an opportunity to set fire to them."

Everyone was talking at once, the discussion was in full swing, and all kinds of wonderful ideas were constantly colliding.

Liu Bei nodded frequently as he listened, and his anxiety was slightly relieved. He knew very well that with this group of resourceful people around, there was hope for Shu.

Guan Yu stood up, clenched his fists, and shouted in a voice as powerful as a bell: "I am willing to lead the navy vanguard to fight Cao's army. I must let Cao know how powerful our army is!"

Zhang Fei also jumped out, his eyes wide open as he roared, "I'm going too! I, Zhang Fei, am not afraid of Cao Cao. I will kill him on the battlefield without a single piece of armor left!"

Seeing this, Zhuge Liang smiled slightly, gently waved his feather fan and said soothingly: "Don't worry, Generals. This battle requires long-term planning. General Guan and General Zhang's bravery is the sharp edge of our army, but it is not yet time for you to charge. When the time is right, you will surely have the opportunity to display your prowess."

Although Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were extremely anxious, after listening to Zhuge Liang's words, they knew that the overall situation was more important at the moment, so they suppressed their desire to fight and sat back.

In the following days, the whole of Shu was busy. Soldiers trained day and night, stored food and fodder, and forged weapons; while counselors continued to refine battle plans, observe celestial phenomena, and wait for the best opportunity.

On the Yangtze River, the atmosphere became increasingly tense. Cao's warships were arranged densely, like a dark cloud looming, which could cause huge waves at any time.

Xue Tianhan and Xiao Qi often patrolled the riverbank. Looking at Cao's army on the other side, Xiao Qi whispered, "Tianhan, this battle is about the survival of Shu. We must not make any mistakes."

Xue Tianhan held Xiao Qi's hand tightly, his eyes firm: "Don't worry, with the help of Wolong and Fengchu, and our concerted efforts, we will definitely be able to defeat Cao and usher in a turnaround."

Just as everyone was busy preparing, one day, the soldier on lookout came hurriedly with a report: "Report! Cao's army is making unusual movements. It seems a small fleet is heading our way!"

Everyone in the hall was instantly alert. Zhuge Liang immediately stood up and walked quickly to the sand table, his eyes stern. "You've arrived just in time. Let's see what Cao Cao has up his sleeve. Pass the order down. All troops, proceed according to the plan. Don't panic!"

When everyone in the hall heard the report from the lookout soldier, their expressions instantly became tense.

Zhuge Liang stared at the sand table with a sharp gaze, and the feather fan in his hand opened and closed rhythmically, as if he was thinking quickly about how to respond.

At the same time, in Cao's army camp, Feng Yi looked at a small group of soldiers lined up neatly and equipped with muskets, and a smug smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Modern players like Shi Potianjing surrounded her, their eyes filled with enthusiasm and anticipation.

"With these muskets, we can make Liu Bei's gang suffer this time. Although there are not many of them, as long as they are used properly, they will become a surprise force on the battlefield and disrupt their deployment." Feng Yi said confidently, playing with an exquisite musket model in his hand, with a calculating gleam in his eyes.

Shi Potianjing nodded in agreement, "Indeed, the power of this musket far exceeds that of cold weapons. It has a long range and great lethality. Even if there are some extremely intelligent people in the Shu army, facing this unprecedented firearm, it would be difficult for them to come up with a comprehensive response at once."

Back in the Shu camp, Zhuge Liang and his men had barely recovered from the news of Cao Cao's unusual movements when another spy arrived with shocking intelligence: "My Lord and all the military advisors, there seems to be a mysterious weapon in the Cao army formation that spews fire and smoke. It makes a loud noise and is incredibly powerful. I've seen it with my own eyes, and the projectiles it shoots can instantly penetrate several layers of armor."

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar in the tent.

Liu Bei's face turned pale, and he looked at Zhuge Liang anxiously: "Sir, what should we do? If Cao's army relies on this weapon to attack, our soldiers' lives will be in danger!"

Zhuge Liang frowned, tapping his feather fan lightly on his palm. After a moment of contemplation, he spoke calmly, "Don't panic, everyone. Everything has its flaws. While this musket is immensely powerful, it must have many limitations, such as the time it takes to reload, the tendency to misfire when damp, and its long range but poor accuracy."

Pang Tong's eyes were also serious, and he continued, "Brother Kongming is absolutely right. Our army can temporarily avoid their attack and use the terrain to deal with Cao's army.

Cao Cao is eager to achieve success. With this powerful weapon in hand, he will surely seek to achieve his goal as soon as possible. Our army will first lure him with a small force and lead him into the trap we have set. Then, using the terrain advantage, we may be able to offset some of the advantages of the muskets."

Xiao Qi frowned and thought to himself: As a modern person, I know the principle of this musket very well, but the current conditions are simple, and it is impossible to develop something to counter it in a short period of time.

Suddenly, she had an idea and looked at Xue Tianhan: “Tianhan, although we cannot make a musket immediately, we can start from the tactical level.

You and I are both excellent at light combat. Why not take advantage of the night and bring Xiao Hei with us to raid the camp where Cao's army stores its muskets? Try to destroy these weapons. Even if we can't destroy them all, it will at least make them wary and prevent them from rashly using them on a large scale."

A glint of determination flashed in Xue Tianhan's eyes, and he nodded in response: "This plan is feasible. There is no time to waste. Let's act tonight."

The plan was finalized, and everyone took up their responsibilities and began to make intensive preparations.

Under the command of the generals, the soldiers sped up the arrangement of traps and camouflaged fortifications; the counselors repeatedly pondered every detail of the battle, striving to ensure that there would be no mistakes.

Night fell, covering the earth like a huge black curtain. Xue Tianhan and Xiao Qi, dressed in night clothes, moved through the mountains and forests like ghosts, quietly approaching the Cao army camp.

At this time, the Cao army camp was brightly lit, and the soldiers were patrolling back and forth with muskets in hand, extremely vigilant.

Xue Tianhan and Xiao Qi were hiding in the bushes outside the camp, observing the enemy's patrol patterns. Xiao Qi whispered, "Tianhan, looking at this situation, it won't be easy to sneak in. We have to be careful."

Xue Tianhan nodded slightly, staring intently at the front, and responded in a low voice: "Don't worry, follow me and act according to circumstances."

Just as they were preparing to take action, suddenly, a noisy sound of footsteps was heard. It turned out that a group of Cao army soldiers were walking towards them, as if they were going to carry out a new round of patrol and inspection.

Xue Tianhan and Xiao Qi exchanged a glance, holding their breath and tensing their bodies, preparing to face this sudden crisis...

Xue Tianhan and Xiao Qi held their breath, pressed tightly against the grass, and stared at the approaching team of Cao's soldiers.

At this time, the night wind blew, and the grass rustled, as if it was also worried about the tense atmosphere.

The footsteps of Cao's soldiers were getting closer and closer, heavy and rhythmic, and the metallic luster of the muskets in their hands flickered coldly in the moonlight.

The leader, who looked like a squad leader, glanced around vigilantly, muttering, "Everyone, be alert! We've got orders from above to be on high alert against enemy spies these next few days. If anything goes wrong, we'll all be in big trouble!"

Xiao Qi's heart was in her throat. She quietly placed her hand on the hilt of the sword, slightly turned sideways, and signaled to Xue Tianhan with her eyes: once discovered, she would have to fight her way out.

Xue Tianhan shook his head slightly, his eyes calm, suggesting that she should not act rashly and continue to wait for the opportunity.

Just when Cao's soldiers were only a few steps away from their hiding place, suddenly, a noise came from the other side of the camp, as if someone was arguing.

The team leader's face changed, he hesitated for a moment, then waved his hand: "You guys, come with me to see what's going on over there. Leave two of you to continue patrolling!"

After saying this, he hurried towards the noisy place with most of the soldiers.

Xue Tianhan and Xiao Qi secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Taking advantage of this brief gap, the two of them and the cat jumped out of the grass like civet cats. After a few jumps, they hid in the shadows at the edge of the camp.

"That was a close call. We were almost exposed." Xiao Qi whispered, with a hint of relief in his voice.

Xue Tianhan nodded slightly, gazing grimly at the Cao army camp before him. "We must be even more careful from now on. The camp must be heavily guarded. We must find the storage of the muskets as soon as possible."