Chapter 2438: Simple and Direct

“How is it?” Severus calmly looked at Pipunannus and inquired.

Pipunannus shook his head, this time it was merely an attitude, don’t expect anything else.

“It’s normal, the Han Empire might be hesitant now, but it won’t capitulate.” Severus calmly stated, “What’s the current situation with Sulinarari?” With a hint of amusement, Severus asked, the caliber of the strongest in the Roman Empire is quite impressive.

“Studying that Celestial God’s weapon,” Pipunannus replied without hesitation, “Your Majesty, what if Divine Lyu Bu comes again, what do we do? This time we spared the Han Army for many reasons, but next time when they return…”

“If there’s a next time, abandon our attacking legion, and first destroy the Celestial God of the Han Empire. Previously, they were merely false gods, mere incarnations, but this one is a true deity, if we slay it…” Severus’s profile revealed a touch of hope.

“Even gods can be killed, even if not slain, as long as it can be countered, it’s an encouragement for our entire nation. For example, Su did well.” Severus’s ambitions are grand, he can talk about slaying gods.

Pipunannus was taken aback, slightly trembling, but had to admit what Severus said made sense. If even gods can be slain, what is there for us to fear?

“Then we’ll leave two legions as reserve legions, waiting for the Celestial God’s return.” Pipunannus said with excitement, slaying gods is something rarely recorded even in myths, especially slaying powerful deities.

After Pipunannus left, when only Severus was left in the main tent, his expression was obviously somewhat somber.

“Celestial God of the Han Empire, humph!” Severus snorted coldly; even he had to be stunned by Lyu Bu’s previous strike that shattered the Sky Dome. The name of the Celestial God truly lives up to its reputation.

On the other side, Zhuge Liang and others who successfully retreated are now with headaches as they withdrew early. They didn’t see the first clash between Lyu Bu and Su, but they saw Lyu Bu’s grand move later, which was indeed too shocking.

The mighty sound that carried a divine aura was heard on the Han Army’s side too; Lyu Bu’s power indeed should not be described from a human perspective.

At this time, Ardashir, Sassanid Fars, Atlatome and others also gathered their remnants and withdrew. Out of seventy thousand troops, less than twenty thousand remained; even some Inner Qi Manifestation acquaintances of Zhuge Liang died in the previous battle, at this moment the Parthians seemed incredibly desolate.

“When will our country have such strong warriors,” Ardashir’s eyes reddened, looking at his grandfather Sassanid Fars.

“It will happen, but for now retreating is more important for us,” Sassanid Fars slowly withdrew his gaze. Regarding Celestial God Lyu Bu, Sassanid Fars also harbors a desire; such powerful figures on the battlefield significantly elevate our army’s morale, absolutely frightening.

Even for the battle-hardened Sassanid Fars, it’s clear, if Celestial God Lyu Bu were their commander-in-chief, even if today they couldn’t defeat Rome, they wouldn’t be in such a dire state.

A peak master of immense strength has a staggering influence on the battlefield dynamics. At least with such a figure present, when breaking through encirclement and retreating, there’s no need to worry about breaking through the opponent’s blockade, nor about soldiers scattering.

When an invincible man appears on the battlefield, everyone will naturally follow him, making the retreat relatively easier.

“Marquis Wenn seems to have become stronger.” Chen Gong looked at the place where Rome halted with a face of shock; although knowing early on that Lyu Bu was a monster, now he increasingly seems monstrous.

“Gongtai, where are your backups?” Sheni Pei said disgruntledly looking at Chen Gong, “You wouldn’t have left no backups, right?”

“You just saw it.” Chen Gong pointed at the Sky Dome.

“You call that a backup?” Sheni Pei nearly exploded with anger.

“Why wouldn’t it be?” Chen Gong chuckled and said, “We speculated earlier that Rome wouldn’t go all out, so having Marquis Wenn as backup is actually most suitable; his overwhelming strength is enough to attract attention and just happens to probe Rome’s true intentions, and clearly I wasn’t wrong, Rome isn’t bent on fighting us.”

“That was before, if we continue staying here, the Romans will go all out.” Zhuge Liang commented casually walking by, “Let’s withdraw too; we need to reflect seriously, retreat to the Two Rivers, I’ve laid substantial defenses there.”

“It’s useless, once the legion attack commences, even if you pile up earth mountains, it’s pointless.” Sima Yi retorted passing by.

“Death Formation, Military Formation, Cloud Qi Solidified Army Formation trio, it’s good to probe the bottom too.” Zhuge Liang retorted with a shrug, “Let’s retreat.”

“Did you leave a backup at the Two Rivers?” Sheni Pei asked curiously after Sima and Zhuge Liang left.

“Not really a backup, just enough to delay these people without much problem. Legion attack can destroy mountains and break ridges, but I think this month’s preparations will surely disgust the enemy.” Chen Gong laughed coldly and said, “The core of our war with them isn’t about how we defeat the enemy, but how we preserve ourselves.”