As Bai Zhanlong and his group, along with the elites of the six major armies, entered the Giant Demon Forest, rocket artillery shells carrying flames smashed into the forest. Instantly, a verdant barrier enveloped the Giant Demon Forest. The violent explosions of the shells stirred ripples on its surface.
Upon seeing the barrier of the Giant Demon Forest, Bai Zhanlong and the others, led by scouts, quickened their pace towards the demon tribes on the six auxiliary routes.
Leng Shan, who had already engaged the demon tribes, sat in a newly captured demon outpost, protected by a host of Cold Family kings.
After Leng Shan led his troops into the Giant Demon Forest, he ordered the deployment of numerous scouting eyes.
Specifically, when Xiao Hanyi's scout battalion entered the Giant Demon Forest first, they placed a large number of scouting eyes along one main road and six auxiliary roads.
Xiao Hanyi entering the Giant Demon Forest in advance was less about reconnaissance and more about planting those eyes.
Through the scouting eyes, Leng Shan observed the surrounding situation.
"It's too quiet. We've wiped out twelve demon outposts consecutively, yet it's still so quiet."
"Notify the vanguard to slow down their advance. Let's first see what tricks the demon tribes are up to."
"Also, tell Da Jin to have the Dragon Clan's giant pythons lurk around our main camp, arrange for our Cold Family members to stand guard, and release all the skylarks."
Leng Shan said to the Cold Family members accompanying him while observing the scenes captured by the scouting eyes.
Suddenly, Leng Shan turned his head and saw the river dividing the regions through the scouting eyes.
"So, they plan to use a feint to cover their real intention. Notify Da Hei and Da Jin to lead the Xuanwu Clan and the Dragon Clan members skilled in water combat into the water and ambush them, waiting for the fish to bite."
A Cold Family strategist accompanying Leng Shan quickly said, "Only General Xuan Jia and the Xuanwu Clan are following our central army. Other races skilled in water combat did not come along."
Upon hearing this, Leng Shan frowned and took out a king-level crystal core engraved with a special formation.
Leng Shan channeled energy into the crystal core, and soon Lin Zhan's image appeared on it.
"How is the situation? What do you need?" Lin Zhan asked Leng Shan with a puzzled look, as the attack had just begun, and it was unusual for Leng Shan to contact him at this time.
Leng Shan pointed at the image displayed by the scouting eyes and said,
"Notify Da Zhuang and the others to pay attention to the rivers in the Giant Demon Forest. The Sea Clan will likely launch a surprise attack on us through the water network in the Giant Demon Forest. Furthermore, it's not impossible for the Sea Clan to have special methods to transport the demon warriors through the waterways."
Upon hearing Leng Shan's words, Lin Zhan quickly had Zhang Dabiao bring up the three-dimensional map of the Giant Demon Forest.
"Good heavens, so this is what they're waiting for me. Long May-er has made progress."
"Relay the order: Zhang Cong will lead all the Human Alliance's water combat forces to support the Giant Demon Forest."
Several of the corps commanders, who had been waiting in the conference room, immediately stood up.
Among them were the leaders of the Water Dragon Clan and the Water Boa Clan, who had transformed into two burly men.
Lin Zhan looked at Zhang Cong and asked with his eyes.
Zhang Cong nodded and said, "Don't worry, Old Lin. When has our Zhang family ever disgraced China? Tell me how to fight, and I'll fight that way."
Lin Zhan smiled and nodded, "Generals, please come and see."
As Lin Zhan spoke, he pointed to the three-dimensional map:
"The entire water network system of the Giant Demon Forest is interconnected and runs through the entire Giant Demon Forest."
"Therefore, Leng Shan's suspicion is also possible: the Sea Clan might have certain special means to rapidly mobilize the demon tribes' army through the water network."
"I personally predict that Rommel will not act until Leng Shan's main force breaks through the forest barrier."
"You will march quietly like sneaking into a village, not like shooting wildly. Once you reach the Giant Demon Forest, ambush directly underwater. Advance with the troops from underwater, and absolutely do not surface. Wait for the Sea Clan to take the bait themselves."
Leng Shan and several generals skilled in water combat calculated and deliberated over the map before making a decision.
"Marshal, we need three hours to prepare for the ambush."
Lin Zhan nodded and said, "Old Zhang, don't worry. I will have the forward units leave you four hours for ambush preparations. Remember to prioritize safety. It's not yet time to fight to the death."
"The time is also sufficient. If you lack any equipment, have Xiao Ming arrange it for you immediately."
Zhang Cong nodded and saluted Lin Zhan, "Marshal, Zhang Cong guarantees to complete the mission."
With that, he led the generals out without looking back.
The young Taoist priest quickly scurried after them on his short legs. He was the Human race's logistics minister, Zhang, so anyone lacking anything would find him.
Besides, at this stage of the war, any hidden trump cards should be brought out.
After sending Zhang Cong off, Lin Zhan said to Leng Shan, "Old Leng, slow down your offensive. The Giant Demon Forest is not our home ground. We can never be too careful."
"I suspect that the current state of the demon tribes is a ploy to lure us into a false sense of security. There is definitely a well-planned ambush waiting for us ahead."
"And, I suspect it is specifically targeting your central army, Leng Shan." - Su Dan Novel Network
"Don't worry, Marshal. I've already informed the front lines to reduce the offensive layers. As for targeting me, let's see if Rommel has such a sharp bite." Leng Shan said with a smile, then hung up the communication.
Seeing Leng Shan also hang up, Lin Zhan couldn't help but shake his head with a wry smile.
Lin Zhan turned to Zhang Dabiao and said,
"Da Biao, notify all the troops on the six auxiliary roads to only focus on engaging the ambushing demon tribes and not to rush. Also, relay the news about Zhang Cong's reinforcement."
"Yes, Marshal." Zhang Dabiao hurried to the group of strategists and began relaying messages to the six armies.
Lin Zhan looked at Dian Wei, who had been guarding him, and asked, "Tie Ha'er, Xuan Zhen, Lie Shan Long Que, how are they doing?"
Dian Wei pondered for a moment and replied, "Tie Ha'er and the others just finished eating demon dragon meat yesterday and are in hibernation. They are expected to wake up around noon tomorrow."
"Lie Shan Clan and the Great Shang's guards who were injured are receiving treatment, and some of their clansmen are beginning to advance. The Great Shang ancestral court guards are expected to be capable of organized combat in three days."
"As for the Lie Shan Clan, it will take longer, at least another five days. However, the more than 4,000 heavily armored guards of the God Clan they fought against are also in similar condition and will definitely not be able to join the battlefield in the short term."
Lin Zhan frowned and thought for a moment, "Go to Xuan Zhen and have him select 1,000 high-level kings for me, and bring the God Slaying Crossbows as well."
Dian Wei nodded without a word and left.