Taking advantage of the high morale of the soldiers, Lei Xiao immediately started the final deployment before the war according to the planned plan.
Three main legions commanded by Hodder, Orr, and Benson, two descending legions commanded by Princess Guards such as Orange White and Green Tree, and five new legions were stationed in Wangxing City to be responsible for the defense of the entire Wangxing City.
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As a result, the number of defenders in Wangxing City reached the size of 10 legions. As for the residents of Wangxing City, they had already evacuated to the rear city a few days ago.
In addition, after all members of the third-level priest squadron commanded by Lei Xiao, Faith, were equipped with fourth-level equipment, they were also arranged here to be responsible for treatment on the front line.
A main force legion commanded by Rose Marquis, a surrender legion commanded by Bert, Moon Wolf Clan soldiers commanded by Bolen, and five other recruit legions were stationed in the east outside Wangxing City as reserves.
This place is far away from the menacing opponents from the west, and it is the second echelon that is always ready to respond to emergencies or to reinforce the front.
At the same time, Lei Xiao also transferred the third-level half-elf wolf cavalry squadron and the third-level summoner squadron commanded by Bai Zhi from his territory, and hid them within the Xiaoshen Regiment's sphere of influence in the Songyin Mountains.
Coupled with the lords' legion assembled by the lords of the Xiaoshen Regiment, as well as the pterodactyl knights team already patrolling here, they are responsible for preventing the opponent from trying to find another way out of this dangerous area, although this possibility is extremely slim.
As for Fenglong City and Shuiyue City, which are located to the west on the other side of the Songyin Mountain Range, they can also assemble the power of a legion at any time to assist the main legion in operations at critical moments.
Finally, the Crystal Blue City, which is fully loaded with second-level high-quality equipment, has been hidden in the designated location of the Northern Fortress, so that the six Northern Legions led by Princess Ariel Caroline can use the best possible equipment at the necessary moment.
Quickly support Stargazing City from the northern edge.
There are also 3 third-level elite squadrons and 3 elite brigades guarding the territory, 3 Goblin legions and 5 recruit brigades guarding Luolong City, as well as 2 legions under Bai Lao and Randall's 2 mercenaries.
The mountain fortresses guarded by the legion have also entered the highest alert state.
After everything was completed, Lei Xiao, who was sitting on the throne of Wangxing City's meeting hall and looking at the overall situation as he looked at the commanders stroking their chests and taking orders and leaving, couldn't help but take a deep breath slowly.
At this point, all my preparations are ready, and I am just waiting for the other party to come and show me their tricks.
It is worth mentioning that after repeated discussions with senior generals such as Burt, Jubai, and Benson.
Facing a huge opponent of 300,000 and an unknown number of top experts, Lei Xiao did not intend to take the initiative for the time being and set up an ambush in the Stargazing Corridor.
First of all, the military is at its peak, and the opponent who is eager for revenge will definitely be on guard, so that corresponding countermeasures and ordinary magic traps will not be able to have any effect at all.
Secondly, leaving aside ordinary soldiers, the number of middle and low-level strong men who are the mainstay of our side is far less than that of the opponent. Even if we annihilate part of the opponent's strength by virtue of the terrain advantage, it will easily be pushed back by the opponent in the end.
In this case, once the battle loss ratio does not meet expectations, it will greatly weaken our strength.
After all, for the two princes, although 30 legions is not a small number, it is not an exhaustive effort. The possibility of the other party sending reinforcements cannot be ruled out, but we have no fresh troops to dispatch.
Therefore, unless he is sure that he can defeat the opponent in one fell swoop, Lei Xiao will never easily put himself and his soldiers in danger when his opponent is eager to fight.
On the other hand, as long as we remain motionless and can successfully hold on to Wangxing City and frustrate the opponent's edge, the opponent will inevitably reveal flaws. At that time, it will be our time to kill with one strike.
Lei Xiao was thinking this while looking at his subordinates who were standing respectfully at the bottom.
Since all the commanders and subordinates have left, those who guard Lei Xiao are all the main subordinates who have experienced hundreds of battles.
Needless to say, there are three fifth-level powerhouses: Gracilaria, Polygonum cuspidatum, and Hongye.
Ranked in order of strength, the fourth-level powerhouses are Lian, Sarah, Erza, Ye Cang, Nan Xing, Nan Yue, Chaoyan, Bai Wei, Ariel, and the two half-elf priests Al and Lanko.
In addition, Garth, Shea, Fasha, and Lina are in charge of the territory, Fang Hai is in charge of Kongqing Town, and Kawagu and Ringo are in charge of the boundary area, working with Fang Hai to support the territory.
Looking at the solemn faces of his subordinates, Lei Xiao could clearly feel that his body was trembling slightly, and he couldn't tell whether he was nervous or excited.
You know, if you add the enemy and ourselves together, this is a large-scale battle involving more than 50 legions.
As long as you move your mouth, tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of soldiers will be bloody on the battlefield. This is not only the power to control life and death, but also indescribable pressure.
There is no turning back on the battlefield, let alone when the enemy is outnumbered and we are outnumbered. If we make a wrong move, we will end up falling into the abyss.
Lei Xiao tightened his grip on the metal armrest of the throne. He had never felt such great pressure, and the slightest chill from the metal armrest made Lei Xiao feel like he was sitting on pins and needles.
In the previous battle for the eastern region, although it was also a matter of life and death, its scope of influence was relatively limited and it held many unknown trump cards.
But this time, this area is so vast, but the troops in hand are relatively limited.
In addition, most of the strength has been completely exposed, and the difficulty of winning will undoubtedly increase sharply, just as I expected from the beginning.
Facing 30 legions led by four kingdom generals, the Black Duke, and an unknown number of strong men from the Black Abyss Brotherhood, even though he had made all the preparations he could, he still had no guarantee of victory.
Just as Lei Xiao frowned and thought of this, a smell of elegant perfume had already entered his nasal cavity.
This fresh and elegant fragrance also reveals a hazy fragrance, which Lei Xiao is naturally very familiar with.
Xunxiang looked around, and Lei Xiao found that Ariel was already standing tightly beside him.
Ariel did not speak, but nodded heavily to Lei Xiao.
But the firmness and determination revealed in Xingyan's eyes had already explained the Princess Lengyan's intentions.
That is, no matter what happens, she is willing to fight with Lei Xiao until the last moment, even if the outcome is death.
Report your favor on the golden stage, support the Jade Dragon and die for you!
Looking at Ariel's unwavering starry eyes, Lei Xiao's nervousness inexplicably dissipated a lot.
That's right, with Ariel and so many subordinates standing by his side, he will never be alone in carrying the burden.
Thinking of this, Lei Xiao also nodded to Ariel and his eyes became calm again.
Lei Xiao clearly understood that as the person who controls the lives and deaths of hundreds of thousands of people, he must maintain a clear and calm mind at all times.
At this moment, the sound of rapid chanting prompts reached Lei Xiao's ears.
After the call was connected, the resolute voice of Coolio, commander of Shunyan Squadron who was conducting reconnaissance outside, sounded.
"I would like to inform you, Lord, that a total of 20 legions from the first echelon of the opponent have entered the Wangxing Corridor, of which the traditional noble legions and the new noble legions each account for half, and are approaching Star Star City at a high speed!"
"It came faster than expected."
Lei Xiao nodded slightly, and then asked calmly: "What about the remaining 10 legions?"
"Back to the lord, my subordinates observed that the remaining 10 legions are setting up defense lines and camps around the entrance of the Stargazing Corridor in an attempt to block all the entrances. Both of them also occupy half."
Coolio's clean response came again.
"Is it really consistent with what was analyzed at the meeting?"
Lei Xiao nodded thoughtfully and began to recall the details discussed with his subordinates.
At that time, Marquis Rose had already analyzed that the terrain of the Stargazing Corridor was relatively long and narrow, with the narrowest point being only 5 kilometers. Once the opponent's army penetrated too deep, it would be easy for us to block the retreat, and we would be in a dilemma.
As long as we control the entrance to the Stargazing Corridor, we will undoubtedly avoid this from happening. Even if our divine soldiers descend from the sky and intercept them midway, the 10 legions behind the palace can immediately provide reinforcements.
"Speaking of which, did 20 legions come in at once? The other party really plans to attack in one go."
Lei Xiao frowned slightly and continued to think.
The total length of the front wall of Wangxing City is 5,000 meters, which is more than enough for 20 legions to fight together.
Moreover, there is no large-scale defensive barrier laid here, and the absolute defensive barrier he carries can only cover a small part and has no practical effect.
This undoubtedly means that once the siege begins, it will be a massive and bloody battle.
"The 20 legions of the opponent's siege must be carefully selected main forces, but there are only 5 legions in my city that can compete with the opponent. The situation is obviously not optimistic."
Lei Xiao tapped the metal handrail lightly, his brows furrowing even more.
With such a huge base of troops, the opponent can easily assemble a team of powerful magicians and directly build bridges to attack the city. The Wangxing City Wall is 10 meters high and cannot stop the opponent at all.
This point had already appeared when Qin Qian and others were defending the city.
"However, fortunately, I have deployed 1,000 magic cannons here, most of which are of the extended range type, and almost all the magicians from the legions are concentrated here. The other party will never be able to get there easily."
Thinking of this, Lei Xiao felt a little more relaxed.
Immediately afterwards, Coolio's slightly confused report reached Lei Xiao's ears again: "Lord Qi, my subordinates also discovered something rather strange."
"Oh? What's the matter?"
Lei Xiao looked curious and asked immediately.
"Those are the 10 legions responsible for the blockade in the rear. Obviously, they are not fully established with a scale of 10,000 people, but each legion only has about 8,000 people."
There was no hesitation in Coolio's tone as he reported: "Although the night is dark and windy, my subordinates will never be mistaken."
"Are you saying that there are two army-sized soldiers from the other side who have mysteriously disappeared?"
Lei Xiao's expression froze and he said in disbelief: "The other party has been operating under our secret surveillance. How is this possible?"
"This is what I find strange."
Curio's voice was mixed with the sound of wind as he continued to report to Lei Xiao.
"The opponent's march was very grand, especially after the two noble armies joined forces, their respective battle flags were undisguised and looked unscrupulous. This should not have happened in the first place."
After a pause, Coolio added: "The only doubt is that the opponent last supplied Lute City."
"Lute Castle?"
Lei Xiao gently rubbed his chin and began to ponder.
Lute City is the closest traditional aristocratic city to Wangxing City, located due west of Wangxing City.
Its scale is even larger than Fanyin City. It also has an airport and is an important core city connecting the northern border with the hinterland of the Cold Flame Kingdom.
"So, are the soldiers of these two legions stranded in Lute City? But why would the other party do this? What's the point of this?"
Lei Xiao's brain was running rapidly, but he still had no idea.
After a moment, Lei Xiao curled his lips helplessly and said to Curio: "That's all, just focus on monitoring Lute City. Since the other party is hiding there, there will definitely be times when the enemy's flaws are revealed."
"As you command! Lord Lord!"
Curio's clean and respectful voice was immediately heard.
After turning off his words, Lei Xiao conveyed the news to all his subordinates without stopping.
According to the opponent's current marching speed, they will arrive at Wangxing City in at most 2 hours.
After that, Lei Xiao took the time to rest for a while, and then took Ariel and the main subordinates to the front wall of Wangxing City.
The war was about to begin. Even though he was the commander-in-chief, Lei Xiao could not always give orders in the tightly guarded city lord's palace.
After all, Lei Xiao also possesses many trump cards such as the Guardian of the Earth, and he is an extremely powerful fighting force.
Under the cold moonlit night, battle flags were flying on the 15-meter-wide long city wall, which was already crowded with soldiers. The sharp swords and the cold light of the dense armor complemented each other, and there was a chilling atmosphere everywhere.
The flashes of brilliance on weapons and armor have been completely suppressed by the soldiers, otherwise they would be the enemy's best targets.
Standing in the first few rows were tall heavy infantrymen holding giant anti-demon shields.
In the middle are rows of magic cannons and magicians. These magicians not only take on the duties of gunners, but are also responsible for casting small defensive circles to further strengthen the defense on the city wall.
Behind them are a large number of longbowmen, ready to unleash a dense rain of arrows on their opponents.
On both sides and below the horse path behind the city wall, there were melee spearmen and sword fighters standing to prevent opponents from scaling the city wall.
As for the archery towers, which are made of thick bricks and covered with anti-magic coating like the city walls, a large number of magic cannons and archers are also deployed.
These dense lines of defense were like an iron wall, which made Lei Xiao feel very secure.
However, the extremely nervous and high-spirited faces of the soldiers clearly showed that a battle destined to be bloody was about to begin.
After boosting morale along the way, Lei Xiao and his subordinates stood at the highest point of the city gate tower, quietly waiting for each other's arrival.
Not long after, on the distant horizon, countless densely packed magic light balls, carrying a strong murderous aura that filled the sky, slowly appeared in front of Lei Xiao.
"Is it finally here?"
Lei Xiao's eyes narrowed slightly, and fighting spirit boiled around him.
However, at this time, Lei Xiao would never think of it.
