When the enemy retreated, Lan Ling could have chased after them and bitten them. However, the Tian Sha Crown Prince had mobilized 10,000 elite martial artists to cover their retreat!
The enemy, the Ghost Ray Troop, had given up their mounts to the troop of martial artists that had fallen to the ground earlier. Tens of thousands of top-notch martial artists formed a formation and covered their retreat in the sky, allowing the Sky Slaying Troop to retreat safely back to the Cloud Disaster Royal City!
Of course, Lan Ling could release Hell's Lightning again. However, it was impossible to burn the enemy's mounts again. When the enemy saw the blood-red clouds, they would definitely run away. Therefore, Lan Ling's Hell's Lightning could no longer hit them.
In the words of the gaming world, although Hell Lightning was a powerful skill, its channeling time was too long and its cooldown was too long.
Therefore, Lan Ling watched as the Tian Sha Crown Prince's army retreated back to Cloud Disaster City!
Although the start of the battle was surprisingly smooth, it was not as easy as he had imagined.
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Four hours later, the Tian Sha Crown Prince's army entered Cloud Disaster City.
Lan Ling's 300,000 troops followed them like a shadow. They were really at the gates of the city.
Then, something ridiculous happened. Lan Ling's 280,000 troops surrounded the 3,000,000 troops of Cloud Disaster City.
Both sides were in a stalemate!
The Tian Sha Crown Prince's army did not attack. Lan Ling did not attack the city!
As for the Ghost Bat Corps, they didn't dare to return because of Lan Ling's siege.
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In the palace of Cloud Disaster City.
The Tian Sha Crown Prince was extremely shocked, furious and gloomy.
This was a great humiliation!
He had 3.5 million troops. He had defeated the 16,000,000 troops of the Demon Alliance and wiped out the Cloud Disaster Clan in just 12 days.
However, this invincible army had been defeated by Lan Ling in the first battle. This was ridiculous and a great humiliation.
He wondered what kind of uproar this news would cause in the Tian Sha Crown Prince's city. What kind of mockery and humiliation would the reputation that he had painstakingly reclaimed.
His invincible army was so powerful. However, after losing the Bat Corps and air superiority, he was at his wits' end.
The Tian Sha Crown Prince asked, "How many aerial troops do we have?"
"One hundred and thirty thousand …" Elder Dean said. "Thirty-five thousand Ghost Ray Legion, fifty thousand Dragon Hawk Legion, and fifty thousand Gryphon Legion."
The Tian Sha Crown Prince frowned. "It's useless. We can't beat Lan Ling's aerial army. You Ming, what's the name of Lan Ling's aerial army? Why is it so powerful and filled with the aura of death? Thousands of them are like one person, and it's like they're moving their limbs? "
The Netherworld Prince replied, "I don't know, but I heard from Lan Ling that he named it the Death Warrior Group."
There was no meaning to this name alone.
The Tiansha Crown Prince's army was still extremely strong. It was ten times or even a hundred times stronger than Lan Ling's. But if they lost air supremacy, no matter how many troops they had on the ground, no matter how strong they were, they would still fall into a passive situation.
"What should we do next?" The Sky Killer Crown Prince said, "There are three options. Which one do you think we should choose?"
"The first option is to gather the army and go all out. We'll use absolute power to crush Lan Ling's army."
The Sky Killer Crown Prince's intention was clear. He wanted to use one hundred and thirty thousand aerial soldiers and ten thousand martial artists to fight against Lan Ling's two hundred thousand aerial soldiers. Even if they couldn't win, they could buy a lot of time.
During this time, the Crouching Demon Army, Giant Army, Troll Army, Rock Men Army, Thunder Wolf Army, and so on would surge out and crush Lan Ling's thirty thousand centaurs, ten thousand Werewolf Warriors, and forty thousand Wolf Cavalry.
It had to be said that within a short distance, this was very feasible.
"The second option is to hold the fort and wait for reinforcements. Don't fight and wait for reinforcements from Sky Killer City. We'll attack from both inside and outside to destroy Lan Ling's army."
"The third option is to assassinate Lan Ling!"
After the Sky Killer Crown Prince said these three options, he looked at Elder Dean, the Netherworld Prince, and the dozen or so Sky Killer generals.
Those who could attend the meeting here were either Martial Ancestor experts or the commanders of the various armies. For example, the Demon Spiritualist in charge of the Crouching Demon Army, the commander of the Gryphon Army, the commander of the Demonic Leopard Army, the commander of the Thunder Wolf Army, and so on.
Elder Dean said, "I think we should execute the third option, assassinate Lan Ling."
The Netherworld Prince went silent for a while and said, "I think we should execute the third option, assassinate Lan Ling. But deep down, I'm telling us that we should execute the second option, which is to hold the fort and wait for reinforcements. "
"Hold the fort and wait for reinforcements?" The Sky Killer Crown Prince said in a cold voice, "Do you know what the consequences will be if the news of me losing to Lan Ling spreads to Sky Killer Royal City? Do you know what the consequences will be if I ask my father for reinforcements? "
The Netherworld Prince definitely knew that the Sky Killer Crown Prince would lose all his prestige and reputation.
With an unrivalled army of three and a half million, he couldn't even defeat Lan Ling's two hundred and eighty thousand army. How humiliating would that be?
The Netherworld Prince said, "Sometimes, one's reputation is not as important as one's reputation. Being burdened by one's reputation will cause one to lose even more. My father is an example."
"Don't compare your foolish father to me," the Sky Killer Crown Prince said coldly.
The Netherworld Prince fell silent immediately.
He realized that the Sky Killer Crown Prince in front of him was also very wise and decisive, but he was also burdened by his own temperament. It was usually not his rationality that affected his decisions, but his emotions.
He liked this kind of ruler because he was easy to fool. Just like his father, he had his weaknesses.
However, such a ruler could be very fatal on the battlefield.
Lan Ling was also very emotional and a complete lunatic. However, he would always plan before taking action, and he was wise and cold.
Once Elder Dean and the Sky Killer Crown Prince had decided on something, it would be very difficult to change it.
Therefore, the next step was decided.
Assassinate Lan Ling once and for all.
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As long as they killed Lan Ling, all the problems would be solved. This was true.
However, how many top-notch martial artists did Lan Ling have around him? How many Demon Lords and Demon Sects?
"How many Demon Lords and Demon Sects does Lan Ling have around him?" the Sky Killer Crown Prince asked.
The Netherworld Prince said after a long silence, "I don't know."
The Sky Killer Crown Prince said, "How can you not know? You have to give me an answer. "
The Netherworld Prince said, "The martial arts power around Lan Ling seems to be a mystery. I don't even know where the experts around him come from. However, in the last martial arts war, his glory was defeating Lan Mo Qi, 14 Demon Lords, and 200 Demon Sects. "
The Sky Killer Crown Prince said, "I want you to give me an absolutely accurate number."
The Netherworld Prince said, "I'm sorry, I can't give you that."
The Sky Killer Crown Prince said, "Elder Crow, go to Lan Ling's camp and find out how many Demon Lords and Demon Sects there are."
"Yes, sir!" An elder emitted a cloud of black smoke, turned into a crow, and flew over.
He flew to the sky above Lan Ling's camp, which was at least 20,000 meters above the ground.
Then, an absolutely transparent and formless soul shadow came out and landed in Lan Ling's camp.
…
In the Demon Clan's territory, there was an extremely rare group of people. They were all called crows.
Their martial arts skills were very low, but their status was very high. Almost only the Demon King could order them around.
They could turn into crows and fly 10,000 miles.
They could leave their bodies and travel hundreds of miles with their souls.
Most importantly, after their crows left their bodies, they were absolutely invisible. It was not just visual invisibility, but also spiritual invisibility.
No matter how powerful a Spirit Type expert was, they would not be able to detect the invasion of a crow's soul.
For example, Lan Ling was a top-notch Spirit Type expert, but he could not detect the invasion of Elder Crow's soul at all.
Therefore, to a certain extent, Elder Crow's ability was unbeatable. As long as he wanted to go, there were almost no secrets in this world to him. Perhaps the core of the Dragon Temple was the exception.
However, every time Elder Crow's soul left his body, he had to pay a huge price. His lifespan was shortened by 10 years.
Therefore, most of the time, no Demon King would let Elder Crow's soul leave his body.
Elder Crow's soul entered every corner of Lan Ling's camp and identified every Demon Venerable and Demon Doctrine expert.
But Lan Ling knew nothing about it.
…
Lan Ling said, "Eros, how do you think the Tian Sha Crown Prince will deal with me?"
Eros said, "What do you think, Master?"
Lan Ling said, "He is still rational, so he will not rush into battle. He is very prideful, so he will not defend the city and wait for reinforcements. He will definitely not ask for help from the Tian Sha Crown Prince. Therefore, he will probably send someone to assassinate me. "
Eros said, "If he wants to assassinate you, he must understand the details of your martial arts skills. Therefore, he can only send Elder Crow's soul out of his body to investigate the martial arts skills around you? "
Lan Ling said, "Is Elder Crow's invisible soul really unbeatable?"
Eros said, "It really is unbeatable. Other than the energy formation of the Temple of the Sky, no other areas can stop it. They also can't discover Elder Crow's soul invasion."
"That's amazing …" Lan Ling said.
Eros said, "But don't worry, Elder Crow can only sense the living, not the dead. Therefore, he can't sense the Death Warriors at all. You have already ordered the Death Warriors to dig caves and bury themselves deep in them. Therefore, I think Elder Crow can't discover our true martial arts skills. "
…
Four hours later.
Elder Crow appeared in front of the Tian Sha Crown Prince. He was already very old, but now he looked ten years older.
Every time his soul left his body, his lifespan was shortened by ten years.
"Thank you for your hard work. Have you found out?" the Tian Sha Crown Prince asked.
Elder Crow said, "19 Demon Venerables, 230 Demon Doctrine!"
Why this number?
Among these nineteen Demon Venerables, eight were sent by the Young Rakshasa King, two were sent by Princess Sha Yan, and the remaining nine were sent by the Demon Race Chiefs.
As for the two hundred and thirty Demon Ancestor level experts, Lan Ling had close to twenty centaurs under her command. The Tian Sha Crown Prince had sent over a hundred Black Blood Warriors, and another hundred were from the Monster Allied Army.
Elder Crow's numbers were very accurate.
But he missed the Death Warriors. There were close to 49 Demon Venerables and 551 Demon Doctrine elites!
The Tian Sha Crown Prince said, "Uncle Di En, you will lead 29 Demon Venerables and 500 Demon Doctrine elites to Lan Ling's camp as soon as possible. Concentrate all your strength and assassinate Lan Ling!"
Elder Di En said, "Yes, I will pick out the elites immediately and set up the strategy!"
…
The assassination could not be carried out casually. They needed to set up the strategy and kill in one hit.
Based on the map drawn by Elder Crow, Elder Di En knew the military and martial forces around Lan Ling.
Actually, there was nothing special about it. Lan Ling was afraid of death, so he hid in the center of the 280,000-strong army.
Moreover, he used 19 Demon Venerables and 230 Demon Doctrine elites to protect his surroundings.
The strategy was to choose the shortest path, charge in, and kill Lan Ling!
"Lan Ling's camp is a rectangle, 40 miles long and 25 miles wide." Elder Di En said, "Therefore, the closest place to Lan Ling's camp is 12 and a half miles, which is 6250 meters."
"With our martial arts power, if we don't care about the price we have to pay, we can reach the core within a minute and appear in front of Lan Ling." Elder Di En said, "Based on the martial strength of both sides, it will take about 15 minutes to destroy Lan Ling's martial forces, and then kill Lan Ling. The price we have to pay is that 60% of our people will die there. "
Hearing Elder Di En's words, 29 Demon Venerables and 500 Demon Doctrine elites bowed and said, "Yes, sir!"
…
Half an hour later!
Under the cover of the night, Elder Di En led an unprecedented group of assassins out of the Cloud Disaster Imperial City and charged towards Lan Ling's camp that was 30 miles away!
29 Demon Venerables, 500 Demon Doctrine elites, plus Elder Di En himself, there were a total of 530 elite elites.
In just a short nine minutes, this group of assassins arrived outside of Lan Ling's camp.
He took a deep breath.
Elder Di En said, "Quick, attack!"
Instantly, these 530 elite elites were like sharp blades, piercing into Lan Ling's camp and charging towards Lan Ling who was in the center of the camp.
One had to admit that this group of assassins was too terrifying, they were unstoppable.
It was like a burning dagger piercing into lard, there was no way to stop them.
Along the way, tens of thousands of soldiers tried to stop them, but none of them were able to stop them.
According to Elder Di En's plan, they could reach the center of the camp in one minute and appear in front of Lan Ling.
In reality, it only took 51 seconds.
The 530 elite assassins led by Elder Di En appeared in front of Lan Ling.
"Mister Lan Ling, how have you been!" Elder Di En smiled, "I regret not killing you last time. Now, I'm here to make up for that regret."
Elder Di En waved his hand, and immediately, 530 elite elites surrounded Lan Ling.
Next to Lan Ling, 19 Demon Venerables and 230 Demon Doctrine Elites protected him in the center, forming a large circle.
Lan Ling looked at Elder Di En and sneered, "Since it's a regret, then it can't be made up for. Since you're here, don't think of leaving. "
Then, Lan Ling waved his hand.
Immediately, the terrifying Death Warriors burst out from the ground.
Forty-nine Demon Sovereigns and five hundred and fifty-one Demon Ancestor level experts formed an even larger circle, completely surrounding Elder Di En's luxurious assassination team.
The enemy sent more elite elites. This time, Lan Ling's elite Death Warriors were going to expand again. What a great harvest!
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