Published: March 7, 2025
Chapter 388: Accomplishing Everything in One Battle?!
Han Buchu sighed deeply.
This was no mere joke; it was a grand farce involving nearly two billion people from two nations! However, the bloodshed implied by this joke was far too much...
After his sigh, Han Buchu pieced together what Diwu Qingrou had said and was struck by a chilling realization: from these events, it appeared that Diwu Qingrou's mobilization this time was not voluntary at all! Instead, he was truly forced out by Chu King of Hell!
Although Chu King of Hell did not intend to force him, he had inadvertently achieved such remarkable results, which could indeed be a source of pride.
"Chu King of Hell has meticulously calculated everything, but this time he has driven the two nations to an unavoidable deadlock of war. Since this battle was instigated by him, how can he not pay some price?" Diwu Qingrou said with a smile.
Han Buchu faintly understood: "Are you referring to the chase after Chu King of Hell over thousands of miles?"
"Exactly." Diwu Qingrou nodded approvingly. "Chu King of Hell was struck by my soul-crushing heart-shattering palm, yet he could still escape a thousand miles in a single day! This is a terrifying reality. I have a feeling he might very well manage to escape back."
"Thus, on one hand, I continue pursuing Chu King of Hell without letting up, but on the other hand, I am also preparing for what might happen if Chu King of Hell manages to escape back."
"I immediately ordered the nine routes of reinforcements to change direction, at the very least, deviating by eight hundred miles from the original marching route!"
"On the surface, their ultimate goal seems to be advancing towards the main battlefield. But in reality, if the situation changes, with a single command from me, three of those forces can immediately launch an attack on Heavenly Rift Pass!"
"Of course, this is under the premise that the defending general of Heavenly Rift Pass must come out to fight!" Diwu Qingrou spoke slowly.
"So you arranged for five hundred thousand to go to their deaths..." Han Buchu gasped.
"I never intended for Bai Changtian and his five hundred thousand to return. Dying here is no different from dying on the main battlefield," Diwu Qingrou said, not hiding his thoughts at all, and continued solemnly, "However, this five hundred thousand is still not enough; it's insufficient to compel Heavenly Rift Pass to mobilize. To achieve that goal, we must establish a premise: the weight of Chu King of Hell in Tie Butian's mind."
The weight of Chu King of Hell in Tie Butian’s mind!
Han Buchu's heart trembled. Today, Diwu Qingrou had mentioned this twice, and without any alteration. Why was that?
"Rumor has it that Tie Butian has personally taken command and is now in the army!" Diwu Qingrou said casually.
Han Buchu wanted to ask: "So what?" but did not dare to.
"Tie Butian's personal command has an unparalleled motivational effect on the soldiers. However, the biggest downside is that where Tie Butian is, danger lies. Moreover, he becomes a clear target and is most vulnerable to our army's attack! Therefore, the safety of Tie Butian has become the most troublesome concern for Iron Dragon City!"
"In this case, for the safety of Tie Butian and to maintain the morale of a personal command, the best solution is to send Tie Butian to another front! That is Heavenly Rift Pass! There, Tie Butian would be absolutely safe; even if our army numbered in the millions, we wouldn't be able to breach the pass, let alone capture Tie Butian!"
As Diwu Qingrou spoke, he exuded a strong confidence.
"Indeed," Han Buchu agreed.
"Thus, I deduce that Tie Butian, the Iron Cloud Monarch, is now at Heavenly Rift Pass." Diwu Qingrou narrowed his eyes, a sharp glint flashing within.
Diwu Qingrou only miscalculated one thing: Tie Butian’s arrival at Heavenly Rift Pass was not due to Iron Dragon City's arrangements, but rather his own request to go. However, this initiative versus passivity had no impact on Diwu Qingrou's plan! Different paths lead to the same destination!