Super God Grandmaster
Chapter 494 - 494 480 The Perfectly Timed Letter

Chapter 494: Chapter 480: The Perfectly Timed Letter Chapter 494: Chapter 480: The Perfectly Timed Letter The city had already been inundated. The monsters dispatched by Xiao Bai and the assassins couldn’t enter through the secret tunnels.

Chen Jiu commented, “The city is flooded, we can’t avail the secret tunnels now.”

“So what if it’s inundated? I’d say, we’ll see how long this rabble can hold out,” Xiao Bai declared.

Chen Jiu retorted, “Although the flooded city might seem advantageous for us, it also hampers our siege efforts. After all, the city is full of water. If they guard their airspace and fortifications, we’ll be powerless against them.”

“Ha-ha, do you think they can last for a few days? Without enough water, they’ll have to drink poison water. The flood in the city will also contaminate their food with poison and then they won’t have any food to eat.”

“That’s true.”

“Out here, we have inexhaustible food and drink. Can they endure for a few days?”

“Quite right, we can starve them out.”

“Starve them out for ten or fifteen days, and then we can reap our harvest,” Zun Yu was also becoming excited. After he and Gua Zhengnie had been fruitlessly killing for so many days, and now seeing Wasteland City reduced to this state, he couldn’t help but feel elated. He was resolute to root out all in the city, otherwise, he couldn’t vent his hatred.

Xiao Bai glanced at him and assured, “Don’t worry, we’ll do everything according to your plan. First, let’s starve them for a few days, then deal with them once they’ve exhausted their energy.”

“Alright, I trust you. Do not spare a single one. I want to make sure these people are made to suffer before they die.” The thought of the torment Zun Yu had experienced in the past triggered his anger again. Now that he had a chance for revenge, he wouldn’t let it slip.

Xiao Bai declared, “you have been tired for so many days now. Wait and see, I will make them regret.”

“Yes, starve them to death.”

“Within three days, we can take down Wasteland City,” Xiao Bai confidently proclaimed.

Zun Yu called out, “Are you guys not hungry?”

His underlings responded in unison.

“Then hurry up and prepare some food. Even if they aren’t hungry, we certainly are.” Seeing the situation so firmly in his grip, Zun Yu couldn’t conceal his happiness.

Xiao Bai reassured, “You can count on me. Let me handle things, no one will manage to escape.”

“I believe in you.” After saying this, Zun Yu led a group of people and retreated.

The situation had forced Jiang Zhuge to poison his own disciples and let the lake water into the city. The incoming lake water indeed barred the intruders and monsters from using the secret tunnels and drove back the third demon’s men. However, new problems had also emerged in the process.

Looking at the high water levels that had inundated half the city, he knew it won’t be easy to drain out the water in just two or three days. The current prime concern was obtaining food and clean water.

The majority of available food in the city had been tainted by the poison water and was now inedible. Now they had to figure out how to address food and water scarcity.

They cut down bamboos and made rafts to navigate through the flooded streets.

It was a scene like the aftermath of a flooding disaster.

The lake water didn’t manage to engulf all the buildings. The first level of most buildings was flooded, but the second level was intact.

The poisoned people had been placed on the hilltop.

The darkness was slowly setting in.

Jiang Zhuge found Can Mo and asked, “Have you figured out what poison it is?”

Can Mo nodded, “yes, the doctors will prepare an antidote as soon as possible.”

It was only then Jiang Zhuge realized that so many people had been poisoned.

Can Mo explained, “The lowest floor was completely flooded and the food stored there is also spoiled. Moving ahead, we need to figure out how to arrange food. If we don’t have food, chaos will ensue soon. As for water, we can get it from the hill at the back.”

Jiang Zhuge nodded.

Kong Sha came running hurriedly and, after meeting Jiang Zhuge and Can Mo, he announced, “The situation isn’t good.”

“What’s wrong?” asked Jiang Zhuge.

“These disciples don’t understand why we starve ourselves to guard this ruined city. They think we should abandon Wasteland City,” said Kong Sha.

Jiang Zhuge responded, “Don’t you know why?”

“Of course I do, but these people don’t understand. They feel there is no need for us to defend this ruined city. Our food is running out, and we can only get drinking water from the hill behind us. Importantly, they argue that even if Ye Chen returns, we won’t be able to deal with Xiao Bai. They suggest that while we still have strength, we should abandon Wasteland City and think of other ways.”

Jiang Zhuge certainly understood. He had thought about this issue, but he knew too well the significance of Wasteland City, and the opportunity to escape had already passed.

Kong Sha wavered, saying, “They’re not wrong. Ye Chen only has about a dozen or two people with him. Even if he comes back, we’re not a match for the Third Demon. Not to mention that we’ll run out of food and water. I predict the Third Demon’s men might not attack the city. They could besiege us to death. Then what?”

Jiang Zhuge was left speechless.

“I know these thoughts dampen everyone’s spirits. I also know the value of Wasteland City. But now that we have reached such a stage, if there is no plan to appease everyone, we will not be able to outlast Xiao Bai. They have the advantage outside the city – they have more people, more food, and more water. And they don’t suffer from water problems.” Kong Sha continued, “At this point, shouldn’t we preserve our strength instead? It’s more important to ensure everyone survives than to hold on to a city.”

Jiang Zhuge was conflicted.

“We still have some strength now. We could breakthrough if we had a method. But as this goes on, we’ll become more and more passive. The New City Sect only has so many disciples, many of whom are poisoned. Honest advice is valuable ‘having a hill of green is priceless.’ If we don’t find a way to reassure them, chaos may erupt.”

Can Mo joined the conversation, “Kong Sha isn’t wrong. There is indeed danger. I’ve also heard some disciples discussing this. The most crucial point is they have lost hope and don’t know how to break the deadlock.”

“Ye Chen has so few New City disciples with him. We all know that although his martial arts skills are impressive, it’s pointless. It would be better to abandon it and preserve these disciples. Only by preserving the seeds of our future can we fight against the Third Demon’s members.” Kong Sha excused himself as someone was calling for him.

In a moment, Can Mo and Jiang Zhuge were left alone.

Can Mo suggested, “I understand why everyone thinks this way, so maybe we should abandon this place. I believe Xiao Bai won’t kill all the civilians inside the city.”

Jiang Zhuge looked at Can Mo helplessly.

“It’s already come to this.”

Jiang Zhuge looked at the sky. It was already midnight. He said, “Alright, we’ll retreat tomorrow.”

The next morning.

Jiang Zhuge prepared for the retreat, and just then, he received a message from Ye Chen’s carrier pigeon. He learned that Guan Yi and Liu Yunzhi were leading men to follow the Sect Leader into the Wastelands. He immediately sought Can Mo and Kong Sha and relayed the news.

Kong Sha was about to leave, his team all prepped. He asked skeptically, “Even if Ye Chen brings disciples from the Fairy-Demon Domain into the Wastelands, it’s still only two or three hundred people. Even if they came here, compared with Xiao Bai, it would be like a drop in the ocean. Could they defeat them?”

Jiang Zhuge gleaned a different meaning, saying, “You’re right. If Ye Chen brings people here to join us against Xiao Bai, two or three hundred is indeed insignificant. But have you ever thought, for this battle, Gua Zhengnie must have emptied Sky Domain City and Tianle City. Those cities must be vulnerable right now.”

“Are you saying that the people led by the Sect Leader wouldn’t come our way? They likely head straight for Sky Domain City or Tianle City?” Kong Sha speculated.

“Ye Chen prefers this kind of strategy. Now that Gua Zhengnie has relocated all his men here, if Ye Chen secretly enters with the Fairy-Demon Domain and strikes Sky Domain City directly, why couldn’t he succeed? Even if he can’t take Sky Domain City, he’ll force Xiao Bai to retreat.”

Kong Sha glanced at Can Mo.

Can Mo said, “Ye Chen does enjoy using surprise tactics. He might actually do this.”

Jiang Zhuge added, “If we run, Xiao Bai will send men to hunt us down. The rest would control Wasteland City, and we would have a hard time reclaiming Wasteland City.”

Can Mo said, “If we can hold Xiao Bai’s people here, it could buy time for Ye Chen, allowing him sneak strike Sky Domain City, or Tianle City. As long as Ye Chen stays hidden, there’s a high chance of success.”

“But when will Ye Chen get here?” Kong Sha worried whether they could wait that long.

“This letter was sent by carrier pigeon three days ago. I believe Ye Chen entered the Wastelands these two days,” replied Jiang Zhuge.

Can Mo added, “If we want to survive in the Wastelands, then war with the Third Demon is inevitable. The situation is unfavorable now, but if we can tie up Xiao Bai and create an opportunity for Ye Chen, we might be able to change the course of the battle.”

Kong Sha nodded after hearing this, saying, “I’m not afraid of death. Initially, I saw no chance, hence thought about abandoning the city. But now that there’s a way, why hesitate any further? We should inform all leaders about this plan and reassure them. I believe they’ll feel the same as me.”

Jiang Zhuge nodded, feeling much more relieved and breaking into a smile.

“Let’s fight! I believe we’ll achieve an unexpected result. It took great effort to bring people from the Fairy-Demon Domain here, why waste this golden opportunity? This will surely surprise Gua Zhengnie.” Kong Sha was suddenly confident.

The people from the New City Sect did not abandon Wasteland City. They decided to spend a few more days deceiving the forces of the Third Demon.