51: Chapter 51 The Demon Army

"Thank you, Lord."

After Su Bai sat down, he didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "Lord, there is something I must report to you immediately."

His expression was more solemn than ever before.

Seeing this, Zhou Zheng also withdrew the smile from his face and said in a heavy voice, "What is it?"

Su Bai took a deep breath and slowly uttered a few words.

"The Yao Race will likely lay siege to the city within these few days."

"Boom!"

These words were like a sudden clap of thunder, exploding in Zhou Zheng's mind!

His face changed instantly!

His pupils contracted sharply!

"What did you say?! Is this true?!"

He abruptly stood up from his chair, and a terrifying Aura instantly enveloped the entire study!

The Yao Race besieging the city!

This was no joke!

Although Yunzhou City's defenses were strong, the garrison inside was only tens of thousands, while the Demon outside numbered a full three hundred thousand!

Once the war began, the consequences would be unimaginable!

Looking at Zhou Zheng's shocked reaction, Su Bai thought to himself, As expected.

It seemed that the high-level officials of Yunzhou City did not have complete control over the Yao Race's movements.

Or rather, someone was deliberately hiding certain key intelligence.

Just then, a flash of inspiration suddenly crossed Zhou Zheng's mind!

He remembered a sentence Lin Weiwei had said when she came to him for help earlier.

The Young Master's military merit was being withheld.

Military merit!

Right, military merit!

That immense military merit Su Bai had achieved!

Burning the provisions of the three hundred thousand strong Demon!

Zhou Zheng's breathing instantly became rapid.

He stared fixedly at Su Bai, and the clues in his mind finally connected at this moment!

Provisions!

Yes, it was the provisions!

With the provisions of the three hundred thousand strong army burned, the Yao Race must be desperate now!

Without logistical supplies, they had no choice but to launch a forceful attack on Yunzhou City and sustain the war through warfare!

Having figured this out, Zhou Zheng's back was instantly drenched in cold sweat.

How close!

Truly a close call!

If it weren't for Su Bai's timely reminder, and if he were still kept in the dark, by the time the Demon arrived at the city gates to make preparations, it would have been too late!

He sat back in his chair, and the way he looked at Su Bai had completely changed.

From the previous appreciation, it had turned into current shock, even... awe!

This young man was not just brave and calculating.

He also possessed a strategic vision far beyond ordinary people!

Everything he did seemed to be for personal revenge, but in reality, it invisibly influenced the entire battle situation of Yunzhou City!

"Su Bai..."

Zhou Zheng's voice was somewhat dry.

He looked at the excessively calm young man before him and asked in a heavy voice, "You... this matter of burning the Yao Race's provisions, what exactly happened? Tell me all the details, from beginning to end."

Su Bai nodded without hiding anything.

He explained how Qin Be, under the guise of scouting the situation, sent their squad of only ten people on this suicide mission.

Then he described how he utilized the terrain, used a diversion, and finally set fire to the entire valley where the Yao Race stored their provisions.

And on the way back, how they were pursued by two Foundation Establishment Great Demons of the Yao Race, and how he finally fought to the death to kill one, allowing them to escape—he recounted the entire process in detail.

He spoke very calmly, as if telling someone else's story.

But Zhou Zheng listened with a racing heart, his palms sweating.

With a cultivation of Qi Refining Sixth Layer, leading nine remnant soldiers deep into enemy lines, and burning the enemy's provisions amidst ten thousand troops!

And while being pursued by two Foundation Establishment Great Demons, he killed one and successfully escaped!

This...

Is he even human anymore?!

Zhou Zheng stared blankly at Su Bai, unable to say a word for a long time.

He felt his worldview had been severely impacted.

This Su Bai was no ordinary person confined to a pond!

He was a fierce Dragon lurking in the abyss!

Now, he had just begun to show his talent, and he had already stirred up such a huge storm.

And this was only at the Qi Refining Sixth Layer!

If he successfully reached Foundation Establishment, wouldn't he directly flip the heavens of Yunzhou City?!

No, such a person must never be allowed to fall into Qin Be's hands!

He must be firmly tied to his own chariot at all costs!

After a long time, the terrifying Aura on Zhou Zheng's body finally receded.

He let out a long breath of turbid air, sat back in his Grandmaster's Chair, sighed, and spoke tiredly:

"Qin Be... how foolish!"

Zhou Zheng couldn't understand how Qin Be, as the Commander of the Yunzhou Army, could make such a low-level mistake!

Sending a ten-man squad to scout the enemy's situation?

This wasn't scouting; this was sending them to their deaths!

More importantly, he had no reaction to such a major event as the destruction of the Yao Race's provisions?

He didn't even report it?

If there wasn't something fishy going on, Zhou Zheng wouldn't believe it!

Countless thoughts flashed through Zhou Zheng's mind.

But now was not the time to hold Qin Be accountable.

The most important thing right now was to prepare for battle!

With the Demon soon arriving at the city gates, if he knew about this and did nothing, leading to the fall of Yunzhou City, then he, Zhou Zheng, would be the culprit.

Thinking of this, Zhou Zheng suddenly looked up at Su Bai and said:

"Su Bai, come with me!"

Then, Zhou Zheng strode out of the study and headed straight for the Assembly Hall.

Su Bai immediately stood up and followed closely behind.

...

Jiedushi Residence, Assembly Hall.

This was the highest center of military power in Yunzhou City.

Dozens of generals in heavy armor with fierce Auras stood on both sides. Every one of them was a Captain, Lieutenant, or even a General who held military power and was battle-hardened.

Their gazes were now all focused on the young man in the center of the hall.

This young man was Su Bai.

Just half an hour ago, Military Governor Zhou Zheng's emergency military order had gathered all of them here.

But after they arrived, Zhou Zheng had been in a meeting in his room.

This scene made these rough men particularly dissatisfied.

But due to Zhou Zheng's status as the Military Governor, these people still suppressed their dissatisfaction and waited here.

Especially a burly general standing in the first position on the left, whose expression was extremely unsightly.

This person was named Li Zhen, the top confidant under Commander Qin Be. During the period when Qin Be was out on a mission, the affairs of the New Recruit Camp and even more than half of the Yunzhou Army were managed by him.

He looked at Su Bai, his eyes full of scrutiny and disdain.

Why should a young kid cause the Military Governor to make such a fuss?

He even suspected that this was a play deliberately staged by Zhou Zheng.

The purpose was to seize power while the Commander was away!

"Everyone is here."

Zhou Zheng sat in the main seat, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, his voice low and powerful.

"I have gathered you all today because there is an extremely urgent military situation to report to everyone."

He paused and said word by word: "According to reliable intelligence, the Demon outside the city has run out of provisions. Within half a month at most, they will surely launch a general offensive against our Yunzhou City!"