Chapter 392: Traitors and the Journey to the Demon Clan
The Undead's preparations exceeded Li Xiang's expectations, as well as the expectations of everyone in Wu Shuang City.
Being able to establish so many teleportation arrays around Wu Shuang City could not have been completed overnight, nor was it a small project.
But it was not discovered by Wu Shuang City...
There are only two possibilities: one, Wu Shuang City's vigilance was lax, allowing the Undead to exploit a loophole.
Two, there are traitors within Wu Shuang City, and they are high-ranking traitors, only then could they have covered for the Undead to achieve this!
The first possibility does not exist.
He Denlong, as the City Lord of a City that upgraded from a second-tier main City as the City itself upgraded, put all his effort into Wu Shuang City.
He participated in all the defensive measures and precautions inside and outside Wu Shuang City.
Under these circumstances, to still have a loophole exploited, there is no other possibility except for the presence of traitors!
Among the high-ranking officials in the City capable of doing this, besides the City Lord and Deputy City Lord, there are only the two chief and deputy commanders of the army.
However, the two of them are currently closely coordinating the battle.
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After Li Xiang received the new location of the Undead Mage Corps, he immediately set off.
Without the flight effect of Angel Wings, Li Xiang's efficiency in getting there was much lower.
There were too many Undead Warriors blocking the way.
Even if Li Xiang wanted to carve out a bloody path, it would take a lot of time.
Suddenly, a large number of spells flew out from the City walls of Wu Shuang City, bombarding the Undead Mage Corps in the far distance.
After several rounds of bombardment, Lu Qingshui's message arrived.
"The Undead Mage Corps was repelled by Wu Shuang City's Mage Corps, and the Undead Legion is retreating."
Indeed, the Undead Legion began to withdraw.
In this battle that lasted several hours, over two hundred thousand of the million-strong army died, with only over seven hundred thousand retreating.
But the Wu Shuang City side did not dare to pursue.
Behind the Undead Legion, there is still a terrifying army of up to nine million, making pursuit impossible.
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Li Xiang returned to the City.
A new operational meeting was held to summarize the results of this battle and prepare for the next one. After the meeting concluded, Li Xiang was asked to stay by He Denlong.
He Denlong's expression was heavy, "There are traitors in our ranks..."
Li Xiang nodded slightly; he had already learned about this from Lu Qingshui.
"There's a high probability that the traitors are among the army's chief and deputy commanders... I have already sent people to investigate, but finding the results is not that simple and requires time."
What is most lacking now is time. Whether it's uncovering the traitors or waiting for the Empire's support troops to arrive, it all requires time.
The Undead Legion will not give us this time.
But if the traitors are not found, during a crucial battle, a sudden betrayal by them would deliver a fatal blow to Wu Shuang City's army.
However...
Traitors cannot be found in such a short time. Even if they are found, they cannot be punished immediately. According to military law, army traitors are subject to the death penalty!
But this is on the battlefield, and the two commanders hold extremely high positions! Killing a general of their level would be a huge blow to the army's morale and spirit!
"Qu Ming, do you have any good ideas?"
Li Xiang thought for a moment, "Are they searching for the teleportation arrays outside the City?"
"We have already dispatched the City's formation masters to find and dismantle them... But this also requires time..."
"How long will it take at the fastest?"
"At least three days..."
Li Xiang fell silent, "How is that different from not dismantling them?"
He Denlong gave a bitter smile, "The Undead mages' mastery of formations is renowned throughout the World, especially concerning teleportation magic arrays."
The reason why tens of millions of Undead soldiers could gather outside Wu Shuang City without anyone knowing is because of their teleportation magic arrays.
In this area... we Humans are indeed much weaker."
After speaking, he continued, "Moreover, we have no idea how many of the Undead's teleportation magic arrays have been set up outside Wu Shuang City..."
"Tonight might be a sleepless night. If they suddenly come through the teleportation arrays... it would be a huge blow to us..."
Li Xiang nodded.
If it's really as He Denlong said, then no one will need to sleep tonight...
However, while these Wu Shuang City soldiers can go without rest, the players cannot.
When night falls in the game, the number of players is bound to drop significantly.
At that time, if the Undead Army attacks... we can only rely on Wu Shuang City's own strength to resist.
"Is there no other way?"
"There is one way, but achieving it is tantamount to a fantasy."
"Please tell me."
"I heard that the Demon Clan has a newly promoted Title Holder named Chen Sisi, whose title is Space Collapser. She constructed the World's longest-distance teleportation magic array for the Demon Clan."
If we could persuade her, she should be able to directly dismantle the Undead's teleportation arrays... Moreover, if we could ask her to set up a long-distance teleportation magic array for our Dragon Flame Empire, the Empire's support could quickly reach Wu Shuang City!
But... she is from the Demon Clan, and the relationship between our Human Clan and the Demon Clan is also like fire and water..."
Chen Sisi...
Hearing this name again, Li Xiang stroked the ring on his finger.
Since their last meeting, he had been unable to contact her again.
He returned to the Dragon Flame Empire, and she did not come to find him either.
"City Lord He, I will make a trip to the Demon Clan to see if I can persuade this Space Collapser."
He Denlong was stunned, "You... go to the Demon Clan?! No, no... that's suicide!"
Li Xiang looked at him, "I'll give it a try. Don't worry, my strength is greater, and even if we can't reach an agreement, I am confident I can return."
He Denlong was silent for a moment, "I will write a letter. Take it with you. I hope the Demon Clan will give me some face."
Li Xiang nodded.
He Denlong immediately began writing.
After finishing, he stamped it with his mark as the City Lord of Wu Shuang City.
Li Xiang glanced at the content. What was written were not words of request, but the conditions offered.
The conditions were indeed generous, including up to hundreds of millions of gold coins and mining rights for several locations!
He Denlong watched Li Xiang reading the content above, gritting his teeth, "These are the greatest conditions I can offer, and... I even face the risk of being dismissed... I hope you can successfully bring her back."
Li Xiang nodded.
He Denlong truly gave his all for this City!
He is a good City Lord who genuinely cares for the City!
He Denlong said, "One day, Qu Ming. Whether you succeed or not, you must come back alive!"
"Don't worry."
Taking the conditions given by He Denlong, Li Xiang gave Lu Qingshui a few instructions and then set out on the path to the Demon Clan.
The location of the Demon Clan's main base is not a secret, and it is not particularly far from the Dragon Flame Empire.
Departing from the nearest City, it takes less than half a day to arrive by airship from the post station.
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