Chapter 810 - 805: Strike Where the Enemy Is Weak
Turtle Ship Deck.
"Gangxin, I’ve heard you’ve recently gained a lot from studying Dongbo Cheng’s Swordsmanship Manual?"
The imposing Beiming Jihu, with a headband, rarely appeared on the Turtle Ship Deck.
Behind him, the Black Tortoise Oath Expedition Team, stood solemnly.
Not only is there the Black Tortoise Oath, but also the Cyan Dragon Oath, under Dongbo Cheng’s lead, ready for battle.
Ahead lies the Shadow Island Chain, and through the faint light, the outline of the islands is already vaguely visible.
Bai Pu nodded with a smile: "Indeed, there are some gains, but not yet to the point of qualitative change. Lord Beiming Jihu, I wish to learn from various masters and glimpse the realm of swordsmanship of Ten Thousand Things in Nature. For this, I seek the Mystical Arts of Beiming Xuanjing Style, I wonder if it could be taught."
For another person, they wouldn’t even have the opportunity to say this to Beiming Jihu.
"The Mystical Arts of Beiming Xuanjing Style are not easily passed on. However, since you are a Martial Artist of the Black Tortoise Oath, there is no issue with your identity. If this assault on Profound Water Palace succeeds, I shall pass it to you."
Under Bai Pu’s deliberate guidance, the reward for the side mission "Assault on Shadow Island Chain" is also evolving towards Bai Pu’s expectations.
There were many people on the deck, so Beiming Jihu conveyed his final sentence about "assaulting the Profound Water Palace" through sound transmission.
"Lord Beiming Jihu."
Bai Pu also switched to sound transmission, "Pardon my frankness, but this assault should not use Profound Water Palace as the main target."
"Why."
Beiming Jihu’s tone was indifferent.
But Bai Pu, through subtle changes in Beiming Jihu’s expression, knew that this King of the North was quite displeased.
After all, the pre-war planning was centered on Profound Water Palace as the main target.
The war tasks issued to Awakened individuals earlier, though focused on investigating intelligence from various strongholds in the Shadow Island Chain, were really about Profound Water Palace!
Now, with war imminent, as the strategist, Gangxin unexpectedly overturns the original plan! Where does this leave Beiming Jihu’s prestige?
Bai Pu continued via sound transmission: "Lord Beiming Jihu, did you inform the disciples of Beiming Xuanjing Style about this battle’s feigned attack on Spider Demon Cave and the main attack on Profound Water Palace?"
"You suspect someone leaked the plan?"
Beiming Jihu frowned: "Those qualified to know the complete plan are all direct disciples of Beiming Xuanjing Style, having joined the school since childhood, loyal and steadfast. They would never betray the Human Race and act as Demon spies!"
"I’m not suspecting your direct disciples as Demon spies. But on your ship, there is indeed a Demon spy, it’s those Wild Warriors! Lord Beiming Jihu, consider this: if a Demon spy teamed up with your direct disciples, lured them into revealing our complete plan, and passed it to the Black Emperor..."
Beiming Jihu’s expression became grim.
If that’s truly the case, then their attack on Profound Water Palace is a trap!
The Demons are powerful, with no fewer than ten Demon Generals on the Shadow Island Chain! Plus, many elite Demon Legions.
With careful scheming, swallowing up the Black Tortoise Oath, Cyan Dragon Oath Expedition Team in one go is entirely possible!
At that time, could the remaining Heart-Burning Style, Xiyuan Demon Master stop the Black Heaven Festival?
Absolutely impossible, the disaster on Heart Demon Continent is unstoppable.
Bai Pu had planted the seed of doubt regarding "Wild Warriors (Star-Picking Tower Awakened) being untrustworthy" in Beiming Jihu’s heart two days earlier, during their first meeting, corroborated by Dongbo Cheng.
The reason for not immediately expelling the Star-Picking Tower group was due to concerns about the credibility of the Black Tortoise Oath.
Now, facing the critical choice of the Expedition Team’s survival or demise, and even the survival or demise of the entire Human Camp, any bit of suspicion rapidly magnifies.
"Gangxin, you should know."
Beiming Jihu’s tone slightly softened, "Our two Oaths have already reached the Shadow Island Chain, a sufficient offensive must be launched. Profound Water Palace is the best choice.
"If you have evidence proving those Wild Warriors (Star-Picking Tower) are colluding with Demons, produce it now!"
Evidence, it’s always about evidence.
Bai Pu shook his head, sighed: "I don’t have evidence... However, Lord Beiming Jihu, we only need to slightly adjust the original plan, ensuring to inflict a heavy blow on the Black Emperor in this war! The Black Emperor’s loss will be no less than that of the Emperor Qing."
Beiming Jihu frowned in thought, then slowly said: "Your meaning is that many Demons under the Black Emperor are now ambushed at Profound Water Palace. Does this mean other Demon strongholds on the Shadow Island Chain are quite empty? Should we avoid the strong and attack the weak?"
"Indeed, the lord sees clearly."
"Avoid the strong and attack the weak, which aligns with the swordsmanship philosophy. But how can you be sure the Demons are certain to be ambushed at Profound Water Palace?" Beiming Jihu asked.
Ultimately, there’s still no evidence. Whether there’s a Demon spy on the Turtle Ship? If the Demon spy stole information from the direct disciples? Did they steal the first-level intelligence on attacking Spider Demon Cave, or second-level intelligence on attacking Profound Water Palace?
These are all unknown factors.
"Lord, currently, the demon forces on the Shadow Island Chain are in one of three situations.
"In the first situation, the enemy knows nothing about our attack targets, Demon Generals defend their respective strongholds.
"In the second situation, the enemy stole the first-level intelligence, thinking we’re attacking Spider Demon Cave, and concentrated heavy troops to defend Spider Demon Cave.
"In the third situation, the enemy stole the second-level intelligence, thinking we’re attacking Profound Water Palace, and concentrated heavy troops to defend Profound Water Palace.
"In any situation, as long as we attack Demon strongholds other than Spider Demon Cave and Profound Water Palace, it fits the principle of avoiding the strong and attacking the weak, placing us in an invincible position!"
Bai Pu conducted a detailed analysis to persuade Beiming Jihu: "Ultimately, it’s about our concentrated power, forming a fist, possessing the advantage as attackers. While the Demon side has too many places to defend, inevitably facing outbreaks everywhere."
Beiming Jihu nodded, agreeing deeply. He pondered and said: "Then I’ll choose a stronghold far from Profound Water Palace and Spider Demon Cave to attack... Do you have a target in mind?"
"Certainly..."
Bai Pu transmitted the target stronghold he wanted to attack, and after Beiming Jihu pondered, he nodded in agreement.
"Lord Beiming Jihu, my team consists of some Wild Warriors. Their overall combat power isn’t high, but in concealing forms and relaying messages, they have unique skills. As we advance toward the Shadow Island Chain, they can infiltrate, observe demon army movements, and make decisions accordingly."
Bai Pu referred to Salacia’s good uncle, Heig leading the Silver Wind Clan team.
This family team itself has decent combat power, but in the 9.2 difficulty Heart Demon World, it seems inadequate. Especially since a peak war between the two great Oaths and Black Emperor Camp is imminent, they struggle to excel in direct battles.
"Alright, let’s decide that. The Turtle Ship heads north, not stopping by the main island where Profound Water Palace is located, and continues northward!"