Chapter 217: Going alone, guarding the defense line!
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He raised his hand and waved to the soldiers, then walked towards the camp tent.
In the camp at this time, in addition to Winter City's troops, there were also 5,000 troops left by Bo Li.
Wearing green armor, they are here nominally to help familiarize themselves with the environment, but in reality they are here to deliver information back.
The patrol soldiers I encountered on the road stopped and bowed to Xuan Jie as they passed by.
Under the surface of seemingly respect, Xuanjie felt some negative emotions, which seemed to be complaints...
Thinking about it, it is true that instead of supporting the reserve army, they have to take their men to an unfamiliar place to set up defenses.
In the eyes of people who don't understand, this is eager to seek credit. Even Mu Xue thinks so.
Xuanjie didn't expect everyone to understand. Just as Mu Yu thought, he seemed to be a different person now.
"You two have been waiting for a long time. Do you want to inform me of something by staying here on purpose?"
Accompanied by Kailibos, Xuanjie stepped into the camp.
The two sisters stood up and came over. They were equal in position.
"Then I'll just call you Xuanjie," Mu Xue took out a document and handed it to Xuanjie.
"These are records of fighting demons. You may gain some insights after reading them."
Until now, the two sisters are still trying to make Xuanjie face the power of the devil.
The soldiers of the Kaybury Line were somewhat afraid of demons. In previous battles, they could be said to have been suppressed miserably.
But... demons are famous for their powerful attacks. Do weak humans have to use brute force to attack them?
It has been passed down to this day that humans have never relied on brute force to resist foreign enemies, but on wisdom.
You know that the opponent's collision force is strong, but you still use your body to force it. Isn't this the case of being pushed down and beaten by others?
After delivering the information, Mu Xue explained a few more words and then left with Mu Yu.
In order to prevent Bo Li from doing something excessive, the only way Muxue could think of was to restrict him from meeting Xuan Jie.
The next day, a dozen-strong Yuanling reconnaissance team was ordered to assist. They were all pretty girls.
"Join the Ice Crystal Marshal, and you can leave any combat work to us."
The girls have a pair of white wings behind their backs. Not only can they move dexterously, but they can also exceed the speed of demons in the air.
"You're welcome," Xuan Jie came to the Kite Spirits who were bending down to salute, "The relationship between Black Bear Mountain and Winter City is there, you don't need to be so polite, just relax."
Later, Xuanjie personally took them to the tent where they were staying, and looked at the girls with doubts on their faces.
"Sir, this is..."
Due to Yuan Ling's beauty, many generals have other ideas besides war.
It's just that the Yuanling has a high status, and the leader Mu Xue's moral character is almost impeccable, and he only accepts arrangements within the battle.
"This is a place arranged for you to stay. You can rest assured that no one will disturb you. I will notify you when there is a mission."
After saying that, he turned around and left, leaving the dozen or so girls confused.
According to the original work procedures, they have been sent to a certain location to keep an eye on them, and there is no arrangement for rest anyway.
And unlike humans, kites do not need sleep to replenish their physical strength.
In essence, they are different from the immortals in Guiliji. They are "spirits" bred from the special ground of Black Bear Mountain, and their own strength far exceeds that of humans.
"Let's all go in and rest," the red-haired Yuanling shook her head. Her name was Natasha and she was the captain of this team.
"I don't know if he is pretending or if he really wants us to have better conditions."
In the next few days, Yuan Ling did not receive any combat missions, and was either training or hanging out in the camp.
However, even without them, the reconnaissance work was still proceeding in an orderly manner, which made the young and beautiful Captain Yuan Ling unable to sit still.
At noon, when Xuanjie was observing the terrain in the war room and discussing strategies to deal with the enemy with her subordinates, she came over with two of her subordinates.
"Natasha, the leader of the Yuanling reconnaissance team, I have something to ask you to see Marshal Ice Crystal!"
Porter looked at Xuan Jie, who was standing at the front of the wooden table. After nodding, he walked over, lifted up the cloth, and brought a few people in.
Several figures came to the table leisurely, bowed and expressed their intentions directly.
"Your Majesty Ice Marshal," Natasha raised her head and stared into Xuan Jie's eyes, feeling some resentment.
"I'm very grateful that you vacated the camp to let the sisters rest. However, the job of the kite is to detect the enemy's movements, but you would rather send out scouts than let me wait for the mission. Can you give me a reasonable explanation?"
In the eyes of Natasha and everyone else, Xuanjie might look down on them, which is why they are unwilling to let them go on missions.
In fact, the opposite is true, but good steel must be used on the blade.
When Xuan Jie heard this, he took his eyes away from the map on the table and raised his head to meet Natasha's eyes.
"The Yuanling team you led was for reconnaissance, and the reconnaissance team under my command was also created for reconnaissance. I don't think there is any conflict in nature."
The quiet voice filled the tent, and Natasha, who had been so angry just now, didn't know how to refute.
Xuan Jie walked out of the table, came to the three kite spirits and said solemnly:
"I know your anxiety, but please don't worry... In my eyes, your role is not only to detect the enemy's situation, but also has a greater shining point that has not been discovered."
Shining point!
The kites looked at each other with confusion in their eyes.
The war here has been going on for decades. Due to their bloodline talents, they have always been responsible for detecting the traces and movements of demons.
However, after Xuanjie explored the terrain alone, he found that the surrounding mountains were cloudy and thick, and the light was dim and foggy all year round.
In such a scenario, the first thing that should be done is not to send the kite out to see the enemy's situation, but to protect it in the array and rely on her to identify the main attack direction of the demon army and take precautions in advance.
After a long period of fighting, the devil has long developed a strategy to counter the kites.
As long as they find traces of the kites, they will chase them with all their might and kill them in front of the formation.
In this way, the army only knows that the demonic army is coming, and is still confused about the main attack point and direction.
The right time and place that should have been used by humans have become refuges for demons.
After sending Natasha away, Xuanjie did not return to the table immediately but stood there deep in thought.
According to the battle report, the devil's main attack method in the past was divided into two steps.
The Sky Demon was the first to launch a wave of fire bombardment, disrupting the array and formation, and was the first to attack the commander and the kite spirit.
In this way, the command system will be paralyzed and the array will be in chaos, naturally unable to withstand the subsequent charge of the demon army.
This is the most common strategy used by demons. Under the cover of the mist, it is impossible to know how far away the enemy is, or which road the main attack will be.
After thinking for a long time, Xuan Jie opened his eyes, turned to Kailibos, and gave an order.
"You go and urge the acceleration of the manufacturing of giant crossbows, and then...instruct the soldiers to make simple anti-air ejection devices on the battlefield."
After simulating the battlefield situation in his mind just now, Xuan Jie still believes that instead of close contact fighting, he should think more about how to deal with the demons in the air.
The charge cavalry array is often not much less intimidating than the demon army.
In the following days, Yuanling still rested in the camp, but after being lectured, they no longer felt restless.
According to the scouts' reports, the demons outside the Snow Valley are ready to attack in the near future.
When Xuan Jie got the bloody letter, he could feel how much effort the scout had to put into sending it to him.
In the conference room, many eyes were watching Xuan Jie, waiting for him to finish speaking.
Time passed uncomfortably, but everyone's mood was very depressed. They really needed a victory to reverse the impression that the devil was invincible.
"Potter, order the entire army to prepare for battle and make unified plans for all prepared materials."
Xuan Jie's voice broke the silence, cheering everyone up like a tonic, and their eyes instantly focused on one place.
He turned around and walked out of the table, approaching Natasha until he stopped in front of him.
"If you please, lead the team out and be responsible for investigating the area five kilometers away from the defense line. Remember not to go deep, otherwise you will be punished according to military law!"
In the past, the reconnaissance was at least dozens of kilometers, but the mission assigned this time was actually within five kilometers, causing Natasha to think that she had heard wrongly.
"Yes, I will lead my subordinates to strictly abide by orders," Natasha put her right hand flat on her chest and saluted Xuanjie.
Nodding, Xuanjie continued to make all the follow-up arrangements.
Most of the hundreds of thousands of troops, except for patrols and defense work, are making full preparations for the plan.
This battle must not only be won, but also crushed with lightning speed. Only in this way can the almost extinguished morale be rekindled.
Humans themselves are no weaker than demons. Success or failure on the battlefield is only linked to the general's ability.
In the combat conference room, all the leaders except Xuan Jie were present.
Everyone was already used to this person's absence and didn't react much.
Although they came to discuss combat matters, I don't know who started the conversation, but they actually started talking about the hot topics in the Kaybury Line of Defense recently.
"That Ice Crystal Generalissimo is really good. While others are busy training soldiers, he is digging out rocks and raising troops to cut wood and make crossbows."
Man Niu, who is famous for his strength, never likes this kind of opportunistic approach.
In fact, giant crossbows are used a lot in the battlefield, but the demons can strike accurately, and it won't take long for them to be scrapped.
Only a military formation that gathers together is powerful, but on a battlefield where the flames ejected by demons are burning for fun, is it possible for the military formation to be cohesive?
As a commander, all he knows is to hide behind and make a living, completely handing over the battlefield of the sky. Isn't this stupidity?
It was because of this that Xuan Jie was unwilling to attend meetings that seemed like a waste of time.
A group of guys who haven't even grasped their true nature. Instead of talking, it would be better to look at the map alone to familiarize themselves with the environment.
In this way, he seemed to be separated from the entire coalition army, each making preparations for the war.