Chapter 1718: Chapter 1718

Chapter 1718: Chapter 839: Traitors Are the Most Despicable

The Huang Hun Witch timely explained: “The reason for choosing several places of no return is because they belong to the elemental gateways of the Laiserman Kingdom. At least four witches’ soul resonance grounds are there. Once desecrated and defiled, their most powerful Haslan witches will lose four of nine parts of their strength.

This will severely weaken their powers and cause internal chaos. At that time, whether to advance or retreat, you will have absolute initiative.”

The Skambuhe National Master, smiling brightly, said: “So the Celestial Khan has such deep foresight. It was our shortsightedness. If we had known the Celestial Khan’s painstaking intentions earlier, we would have fully cooperated instead of foolishly opposing.”

These words seem like an admission of fault, but in reality, they criticize the decisiveness of Khan Yamen and the Huang Hun Witch. If they had communicated with them before making decisions, would things have developed to this point?

As for how much he truly endorsed this plan in his heart, it’s another matter altogether.

Seeing the atmosphere somewhat alleviated, the Skambuhe National Master changed his tone: “Our actions at Lake Asen and the sacrificial plan are not contradictory; they are even complementary.

If we take the opportunity to launch a comprehensive lake-crossing offensive, our superior force will be brought to full advantage.

This would make them hesitate to divide their troops lightly, increasing the chances of a successful sacrifice.

If they spend most of their efforts on the sacrifice, our chance of crossing the lake will greatly increase.”

The underlying implication is clear. There remains skepticism about the sacrificial plan, and everything is centered on their army.

“If Lake Asen were entirely frozen, the National Master’s suggestion would indeed be a good strategy. But now the so-called freezing is obviously a Trap.”

The Huang Hun Witch waved a hand, and a large aerial map appeared before everyone, “Only these ten kilometers are covered in heavy snow over Lake Asen now. If nothing unexpected happens, only these ten kilometers will be frozen tomorrow.

If you want to launch an attack, you must focus your forces in this narrow area. At most, you can send a hundred thousand troops to attack; any more, and the area is too narrow to bear it.

On the opposite side of the lake, there might very well be one hundred thousand Laiserman Berserkers waiting for you. Do you think you can break through the Laiserman Berserkers with equal forces?

Once Lake Asen is fully frozen, fully utilizing your force advantage and attacking on multiple fronts, making those Laiserman Berserkers overwhelmed, is your best crossing strategy.”

Though there is skepticism about the Huang Hun Witch’s origin, there is no denying that her analysis is highly logical.

These Tukan chieftains have a deep dread of Lake Asen. This fear doesn’t just stem from past skirmishes; it’s also because many have never seen such a vast body of water in their lifetimes.

Many of the Tukan People believe that if they die in the water, their souls will be trapped there, never able to return to the Everlasting Heaven.

Thus, they are unwilling to engage in large-scale battles with the Laiserman on the lake.

Skirting around and attacking from the sides or rear is the wisest choice.

The Tukan chieftains showed a look of intent, but Khan Yamen unexpectedly changed his previous attitude, stating solemnly: “Batumihe.”

“Present.” The imposing Tukan General, clad in Far East Bright Armor, sprang up agilely from his seat and took a step into the center of the assembly.

Hearing this name, all the Tukan chieftains were taken aback and instinctively sat up straight.

This signifies action from Khan Yamen, as he is the number one General under Khan Yamen, the unshakable leader of the Vanguard Army.

“You will lead thirty thousand Elite, select seventy thousand able war slave soldiers, to form the Left Vanguard Army, and remain on standby.”

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“You are in charge of assembling the Right Vanguard Army.”

“All remaining chieftains, ready your troops for my orders.”

All the Tukan chieftains simultaneously rose and obeyed orders, though they didn’t understand the reason for Khan Yamen’s hundred eighty-degree shift in attitude, strictly following orders was the wise choice.

It seems to have drawn lessons from last time, this time Khan Yamen rarely supplemented explanations after Tactical Deployment: “The opposition is now proficient in using Dream Power. We cannot rule out the possibility they will use it to obstruct the sacrifice. We must contain their Dream Power.”

Khan Yamen knows more about the uniqueness and power of the Totem Dreamscape than anyone, hence placing greater emphasis on it.

Others praised him, with no further objections.

This strategic and tactical contest is not about who is smarter, but rather who makes a misstep first.

Although at Gaven’s suggestion, the Water Spirit Witch actively created a vast ice bridge, ten kilometers wide, over Lake Asen. The ice was more than eighty centimeters thick, covered by a thirty-centimeter snow layer, allowing ten thousand Tukan Cavalry to gallop across it.

However, the Tukan People merely readied for battle, two armies of a hundred thousand slaves were assembled, yet none set foot on the ice.

They were waiting, waiting for the other three sacrificial routes, waiting for the response of the Laiserman Kingdom.

The Laiserman witches showed no reaction; however, many Laiserman individuals, along the way, could not sit quietly. They emerged from their hiding spots, harassing the Tukan armies escorting Laiserman captives, attempting to rescue those Laiserman captives from their grasp.