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490: Chapter 174 The Targeted Great Fate Holder [Third Update, Vote Request!] 490: Chapter 174 The Targeted Great Fate Holder [Third Update, Vote Request!] The alliance of immortals from the East Continent discussed strategies for a while and then quickly formulated countermeasures.

They resolved to catch the Demon Race off guard; they would next display an appearance of relaxation on the outside but maintain tight control internally throughout the East Continent.

——On the surface, they would undertake some actions to lull the various demon clans, while secretly mobilizing celestial troops and gathering at least two million soldiers in the southeast of the Western Continent.

Li Ping’an, listening from the side, also learned many confidential messages.

For instance, the total celestial troops the Eastern Alliance could mobilize at any time amounted to more than five million four hundred thousand.

These troops were well-trained, practicing battle formations day and night, with their cultivation ranging from Third Rank Origin Immortal to Eighth Rank Origin Immortal.

The reserve troops of the Eastern Alliance numbered over one million nine hundred thousand, mostly comprised of those nearing immortality or older Origin Immortals with abundant lifespan but unable to break through to the True Immortal Realm.

These were just the standing forces of the Eastern Alliance.

If the Eastern Alliance were to issue a conscription across the East Continent, they could amass six or seven million celestial troops in an extremely short period of time.

That was probably the overall military force of the Human Race at present.

However, wars in the Desolate Era were exceptionally brutal, and there was no such rule as ‘troop against troop, general against general.’ Once a great battle began, both sides’ experts would seek opportunities to eliminate more of the enemy’s lower-ranked celestial troops, creating an advantage for their own side.

In this respect, the Human Race’s battle formations were particularly important.

For example, previously a cry from a million celestial soldiers had broken the momentum of the Holy Mother Palace’s Left Attendant.

At the onset of a great battle, the Human Race’s battle formations could briefly counter Golden Immortals and experts of the Taiyi Realm.

The side with the numerical advantage in ordinary troops would also have a sufficient number of experts prepared to intercept the enemy’s experts.

In the previous wars that erupted in the southeast of the Western Continent, it was the Human Race’s celestial troops that overwhelmingly forced the Demon Race experts to withdraw, ending the conflicts.

But this time, things were a bit different.

The Demon Race, since ancient times, had begun tending to the three thousand minor worlds beyond the prime material plane.

Stimulated by the emergence of the Great Fate Holder of the Human Race, that is, Comrade Li, several Daluo Golden Immortals and Taiyi Golden Immortals of the Demon Race had resolved to launch a major attack against the Human Race, bringing back a million demon soldiers from the three thousand minor worlds.

Together with the demon soldiers cultivated by the various Demon Kings in the Western Continent, they feared they would muster several million demon troops.

The southeast of the Western Continent would soon become a purgatory on earth.

As Li Ping’an listened, he was thinking—if the Eastern Alliance elders missed anything, he would add a few words of his own.

But he quickly witnessed the ‘bright spots’ of the celestial officials of the Eastern Alliance.

Tianqiong, the elder, said, “There are thirty million mortals and several hundreds of thousands of Loose Cultivators in the southeast of the Western Continent; we must find a safe retreat for them.”

Tianli said, “Let’s retreat southward; separated by the Southern Continent in between, it’s an enclave for us.”

Various immortals spoke up:

“If necessary, we’ll activate the teleportation formation and bring them all back.”

“Where would we get so many Spirit Stones to power the teleportation formation?

Every entity passing through requires consumption of Spiritual Power.”

“But we can’t deploy too many troops in the southeast of the Western Continent.

If the Demon Race bypasses the Northern Kurulu Continent and attacks the north of the East Continent, what then?

There was a Demon King who had previously driven countless demons from the Northern Kurulu Continent, forcing us to deploy heavy troops to guard the northern part of the East Continent.”

“Those million demon troops are truly troublesome, with a million demon troops, there will certainly be a corresponding number of True Immortals and Heavenly Immortals.”

“If the demon cultivators in the East Continent decide to cause trouble, it’s an even bigger issue.”

“At this stage, the only option is to make extra preparations for unexpected needs, with magical treasures, Elixir Pills, healing supplies, and reservoirs of Spiritual Power—all of these have to be over thirty percent more than last time we mobilized troops.”

“How about we take the offensive as our defense?”

An old woman with a fierce look in her eyes said:

“We could beat them to the punch and catch them unprepared!

Keeping them busy with our response!”

“I think that’s not quite right.

A direct attack would easily fall into the enemy’s traps.

The Demon Race has previously sacrificed millions of lesser spirits in a battle to the death with our hundred thousand troops; deploying small squads of skilled experts to harass from behind might be good, but they must be cunningly experienced veterans.”

The second assistant lord Tian Jin said, “We’ve always been in the advantaged position, thus handling matters with ease, but this time we’ll have to exert more effort, so we must prepare thoroughly.”

Tianli asked, “Shall we mobilize the demon troops?”

“When drafting the military strategy later, we’ll petition His Majesty for three thousand demon troops as a precaution.”

“Good.”

“Come!”

Tianqiong, the first assistant lord, shook his arm:

“Within half a day, we must complete at least nine simulations, establish four primary and secondary battle strategies, and present them to Xuanyuan Palace!”

The immortals rose to their feet and paid their respects, then divided into pairs on their own initiative.

The transparent globe suspended in the center of the Immortal Palace trembled slightly, revealing three tiers of sand tables.

The topmost sand table was a projection of the heavens and earth, with the outlines of the East, South, West, and North continents clearly marked, including the many islands and small landmasses in the four seas.

The middle sand table detailed the southeast part of the Western Continent, with mountains, rivers, and lakes perfectly reproduced.

The sand table at the bottom was a map of the East Continent, highlighting areas that had previously been attacked by demon troops.

The immortals each held a battle flag and began their military drills.

As Li Ping’an listened and watched, he couldn’t help but reflect on how these Eastern Alliance immortals were finally showing their mettle as war generals of the Human Race.

All sorts of military strategies emerged endlessly, and the battle formations being simulated were unpredictable.

Li Ping’an tried to imagine himself in their midst and found that he could just about manage to lead a force of troops; he felt fairly overwhelmed trying to control the battle situation in one region, as he had virtually zero experience in leading troops, and was simply no match for these veteran immortals.

After observing for three or four hours, Li Ping’an took the initiative and joined one side of the simulation.

Occasionally he was able to contribute a clever strategy or two, earning praise from many war generals.