Summoners: One Golden Term per Level

Chapter 440 - 36: First Battle

A few days later.

The armies on both sides of the riverbank were in constant movement, or rather, most of them were following the actions of the Jiuli Army.

Gonggong felt that he had seen through the call for wind and rain by the Jiuli Tribe and spread his forces wide.

Primarily to guard the narrow section of the river where islands lay in the middle.

Meanwhile, Gonggong was not idle. Although he could not mobilize too many cultivators, the Gonggong Tribe had clan members who cultivated the Water Dao.

He instructed these clan members to slowly expand the riverbank, not needing to expand too deeply.

Since you rely on ships for support, I will widen the Han River, prolonging your crossing time.

If your range is far, then continue to extend it.

Previously they were on offense, and the Jiuli Tribe was on defense, so Gonggong initially did not consider this method.

But while attacking is difficult, defending is easier!

Let’s see if you can keep dragging it on; the area covered by the Han River will only grow larger.

Though they also need to retreat, it is not without benefit for them.

Moreover, they made the riverbed very shallow, making it impossible for the Jiuli Tribe’s metal ships to advance.

If the Jiuli Tribe’s soldiers wanted to disembark, they would enter the river.

This positioning gives the Gonggong Tribe a territorial advantage.

As for the Jiuli Tribe’s encampment.

Shen Fei listened to the reports about the movements of Gonggong and others.

"It seems his thinking has advanced."

In the first encounter, the warfare concepts in the Great Wilderness, or perhaps in Gonggong’s mind, were still quite primitive.

Simply spreading out the troops, then clashing, cultivators against cultivators, soldiers against soldiers.

There were not too many complexities, according to theories written by others.

It was almost a contest of military form to determine victory or defeat.

Whoever had the stronger leadership would win, especially before the Jiuli had the Divine Gold to forge weapons.

Chi You was actually a genius in leading troops, even before he fully united Jiuli.

He had not yet become a True Immortal and naturally had opponents, but he still integrated countless tribes to the east.

Leaving only the voice of the Jiuli Tribe in the east.

Because Chi You himself was a supreme talent in military form.

But the refining of Divine Gold changed the way of fighting in the Great Wilderness, and the various tactics developed by Shen Fei.

Once again altered Gonggong’s way of combat.

People of the Great Wilderness just hadn’t thought of it; once they do, given their cultivation realms, their minds turn quickly.

Their learning ability is naturally strong, like Duan Xiu who now thoroughly understands various combat techniques.

"So, what should we do now?" Can Gang hurriedly asked.

"Has the boat arrived?"

"Yes." Can Gang nodded.

Shen Fei: "Deploy the Third Regiment and the Fifth Regiment at Point One to cross the river and provide long-range support."

"Remember to use what I’ve instructed you to prepare!"

"Simultaneously, the Lianku Tribe is responsible for sound harassment at Point One."

"Centurions and Chiliarchs keep an eye on the opponent’s cultivators’ movements."

"Meanwhile, after Gonggong’s adjustments, the First Legion and Seventh Legion will cross at Point Two for a saturation bombardment..."

"The Rain Master Team and Winds and Waves Team proceed to Point Two and follow my commands."

Shen Fei stated.

He never intended for a single strategy to always work, never underestimating the opponent as fools.

Deceptive tactics can’t be played too many times, but nine genuine and one fake, or eight genuine and one fake, is something Gonggong likely hasn’t encountered.

"Point One will be commanded by Gao Ya, Point Two by myself."

...

As the military orders were handed down, the Jiuli Army, which was entrenched by the riverbank like a giant beast, immediately began to operate.

Personnel, like ants descending from the sky, quickly began flooding towards the riverbank.

On the riverbank, metal ships anchored, with an unending stream of Jiuli Army soldiers boarding the ships, heading upstream against the current, towards...

Their massive movements immediately caught the attention of dozens of figures in the river.

Among them, a middle-aged man with two gills on his cheeks said, "The Jiuli Tribe is going to attack! Let’s head back quickly!"

"Their target is upstream!"

...

On the other side of the river.

Gonggong immediately received the news that the Jiuli Tribe’s ships were heading upstream, and immediately instructed Gong Xun to mobilize the army to the upstream.

Because previously during reconnaissance, it was speculated that the Jiuli Tribe would surely focus attack and defense on this location.

Although he also speculated whether this might be the Jiuli’s false play.

After all, it had happened once before.

He would definitely be on guard, though he hadn’t expected that despite his precautions,

the Jiuli Tribe was still so bold.

Could the previous two victories have given the Jiuli Tribe such confidence?

Truly laughable.

Gonggong left the camp and ascended into the air, but he did not intend to go forth because the Jiuli Tribe’s Human Immortal had not moved.

Indicating they didn’t intend for a decisive battle, this time was perhaps just a probe, or to wear down their strength.

But Gonggong couldn’t take it too lightly; once their defenses fell into fatigue, the Jiuli Tribe would surely seize the opportunity.

Therefore.

Gonggong commanding from the sky was the best choice.

Not long after.

"Boom boom boom——!"

A series of booming sounds exploded in the narrow river channel, and Gonggong looked over to see the numerous metal ships rapidly attempting to reach the small passage.

"Gong Xun, have the Water Dao cultivators and clan members interfere, and have the Fire Attribute cultivators directly burn that island."

Gonggong coldly ordered, since you want to use the island as a springboard, then burn it at the very start of the battle.

Of course, it couldn’t be burned too early, else its extinguishment would have little impact on Jiuli.

Burning it now was just right.

Cultivators and clan members soared into the sky, with some rushing towards the incoming ships.

While others from the sky hurled flames towards the turtle-shaped island on the river.

Though the island in the middle of the Han River was perpetually moist, the flames wielded by cultivators were no ordinary fire.

Instantly, the island steamed with countless water vapors, setting off a blazing fire soaring to the sky.

And in the next moment.

’Boom boom boom——!’

The tremendous booming continued, as Centurions and Chiliarchs flew out from the ships.

Engaging with the cultivators attempting to interfere.

Watching from the river, at the numerous ships exceeding those in the first battle with the Jiuli Tribe.

The booming cannon fire was loud, yet he dared not confirm if it was the Lianku Tribe of Jiuli’s doing.

"Clan Leader, it seems they’ve concentrated a large force here, as if this is their main attack point."

Gong Xun weighed his words, unsure now.

Though he did not control Mufu Mountain Range, he had experienced it firsthand.

If he hadn’t followed the Clan Leader, he might have died already.

The psychological warfare back then was something he also endured, so he couldn’t guarantee if the Jiuli Tribe had indeed focused all their might here.

What if it was a ruse?

So he could only report this intelligence to Gonggong, letting him make the decision.