374: Tens of millions

Luo Yi was the vanguard general of Xitian Pass, leading an army of 300,000 vanguards out of the pass. In three days, he had already delved deep into the grasslands.

The vast, boundless grasslands, with nothing but endless grass, offered no cover. As the vanguard army, their role was crucial; they not only had to complete the tasks assigned by Ye Tiantong but also uphold the might of the main army!

This severely tested Luo Yi's capabilities.

However, Luo Yi had followed Ye Tiantong for twenty years and was extremely familiar with these grasslands. He was already a general capable of commanding an army independently!

"Report!"

A loud voice came from afar. A warhorse galloped quickly, its four hooves kicking up fine grass and mud.

A scout had returned.

Luo Yi, accompanied by two accompanying generals, immediately stepped forward.

The army does not move until the scouts go first; this is the art of military movement!

Moreover, these scouts all possessed cultivation, were skilled in concealing their tracks, and their Qi was not easily leaked or detected by experts.

"What is the situation ahead?"

Luo Yi asked from atop his horse.

The scout cupped his hands and said, "General, enemy movements have been detected thirty li away. However, it is also a vanguard army. Their main force is trailing far behind, with no less than ten million soldiers!"

Ten million!

Hearing this number, even with Luo Yi's many years of commanding experience, he couldn't help but gasp!

The armies of the twenty dynasties were indeed formidable!

To deploy an army of ten million to deal with the Great Qi Imperial Dynasty was simply unprecedented!

Compared to the siege of Xitian Pass by several million troops half a year ago, this time they were clearly much better prepared!

"Scout again!"

Luo Yi did not speak, but waved his hand, and the scout departed again!

Great Qi was also well-prepared, but no matter how many soldiers and horses they had, they could not compare to the allied forces of the twenty dynasties!

But it wasn't without a chance of victory!

Xitian Pass was easy to defend but difficult to attack. Great Qi's several million soldiers and horses had been preparing for a long time, and with the Empress as their stabilizing force, it was too early to talk about victory or defeat now.

"General, the Holy Heaven Demon Sect's retaliation seems to be fierce. This battle will be quite difficult for us."

Behind him, a black-faced, beardless general said.

This was the army's strategist, named Zhang Huan, who was very skilled in troop deployment and formation, and was Luo Yi's right-hand man.

The other general, tall and sturdy with overflowing Evil Qi, was named Xue Gang. He specialized in charging battle formations and possessed Divine Profound Realm cultivation. He was Luo Yi's other arm.

The two complemented each other perfectly!

"Difficulty is the value of our existence. For so many years, haven't we fought fierce battles before? When has our Great Qi army ever feared the slightest bit?"

Xue Gang was completely unfazed, even a little eager to try!

For generals in the army, their mission was to kill the enemy!

Luo Yi's gaze was somewhat deep as he looked into the depths of the grasslands, speaking only after a long while.

"This is Great Qi's most difficult battle, but with the soldiers united, there may not be no chance of winning."

"Even if we fight to the last man, we must carve out a glimmer of hope for the people of Great Qi!"

"Go, give the order to the entire army. Let's give them a taste of what we can do first!"

Luo Yi's voice carried a hint of determination, and even more, an irrepressible passion!

Soldiers who have fought a hundred battles do not fear death!

This was the spirit of Great Qi's soldiers!

"Yes!"

The two did not hesitate in the slightest and firmly carried out the military order!

Rumble!

Great Qi's battle flags fluttered, horses trampled the grasslands, and massive Yao Beast figures soared into the sky, roaring as they charged forward.

The army was on the move, preparing for battle!

...Tuobali stood on a hillside, watching a black line in the distance become increasingly prominent, his eyes revealing a deep contemplation.

He was a general of the Northern Stellar Imperial Dynasty, commanding the 500,000-strong left vanguard army of the twenty dynasties!

As one of the two vanguard armies, Tuobali's ability to reach this position was absolutely one in ten thousand.

This was a testament to his decades of military leadership.

"General Tuoba, that is Great Qi's vanguard army. Should we send a message to the right flank army, instructing them to prepare to flank us?"

Behind Tuobali stood several generals, each rugged and burly, with dense Evil Qi emanating from them, clearly battle-hardened commanders.

These men were generals from various Imperial Dynasties, each qualified to command an army, and they were not entirely convinced by Tuobali, who had been parachuted in as the vanguard general.

Everyone wanted to compete.

This question was partly to ask for his opinion, and partly to gauge General Tuoba's mettle!

Tuobali appeared calm and composed, but in reality, he was as cunning as a fox, and he immediately saw through the little schemes in these men's hearts.

"A mere 300,000 Great Qi vanguard army, can't our left flank army take them on?"

"Are you generals perhaps lacking the courage to clash with that Great Qi army?"

You want to compete with him? Then let him show you what a pitfall is!

Only those who can overcome this pitfall are qualified to boast!

Although he arrived late, he was not ignorant of the Great Qi vanguard army commanded by Luo Yi!

Anyone who underestimated them would surely suffer a great loss.

Tuobali wanted to use this opportunity to completely take control of the left vanguard army, and then deal with the Great Qi army properly!

"This subordinate, with 100,000 troops, can defeat them. General Tuoba, just watch!"

A powerful general stepped forward. He was from the Great Stone Imperial Dynasty and was named Wu Hui!

As a vanguard deputy general, he had confidence and formidable strength, and he had no fear of the Great Qi army.

The others, hearing this, chimed in, "General Wu has great spirit. Then we will support from the flanks!"

Wu Hui's face showed a hint of smugness. As a general of an Imperial Dynasty, he clearly understood how great the military achievements would be if he won today!

He might even receive a reward from the Demon Sect, an existence they might never touch in their lives. The thought made his heart pound with excitement.

"Since General Wu has such confidence, then this general will wait and see."

Tuobali didn't care about losing 100,000 troops. Wu Hui, as a general of the Great Stone Imperial Dynasty, certainly had some ability.

However, underestimating Luo Yi like this made the outcome of this battle uncertain.

Giving him authority and letting him charge, Tuobali could also observe Luo Yi's capabilities.

Then he would look for an opportunity to see if he could completely annihilate Great Qi's vanguard army in one fell swoop!

Striking morale and destroying an army would surely have a huge impact on Great Qi's subsequent battle situation!

This was exactly what he wanted.

Wu Hui sneered, proudly saying, "General Tuoba, rest assured, I have clashed with Luo Yi many times, and he is nothing special!"

"Just watch how I crush them!"

As his voice fell, Wu Hui spurred his horse and left.

Of the 500,000 allied left flank vanguards, Wu Hui took 100,000.

Rolling dust billowed, grass and soil flew, and ten thousand horses galloped, appearing so tiny in the face of the boundless expanse of the grasslands.

However, marching and fighting, the Dao of strategy, was the art of war.

Sometimes, more people do not necessarily win; victories of the few over the many are countless!

At the moment the allied vanguard army moved out, Luo Yi's side had already detected their movements, and a unit of troops moved quietly, beginning their operation!