Chapter 582 - 582: You Judge Without Understanding War

If they went to war with Star Luo, they wouldn't be able to take it down quickly.

Star Luo had a strong foundation and could outlast both Dou Ling and Tianhun. Moreover, Dou Ling, Tianhun, and Shrek Academy could continuously send reinforcements to support them.

For this reason, everyone here subconsciously saw Star Luo as the hardest target among the three empires a bone too tough to chew. The plan had always been to deal with them last.

Wang Yiheng, commander of the Evil Tyrant Soul Engineer Regiment, frowned. "You're speaking recklessly because you don't understand war! Star Luo is the hardest empire to conquer.

Blitz Star Luo? That's a strategy only the ignorant would suggest. Do you even know how difficult Star Luo is to take down? Ask anyone here who would prioritize attacking Star Luo?"

Wang Yiheng actually didn't want to speak so harshly.

After all, he had already joined the Spirit Pagoda in secret just like the other high ranking military officers here.

Under normal circumstances, he wouldn't be mocking Ju Zi, the Tower Master's secretary, since that was basically making things hard for himself.

But according to Ju Zi, Xu Tianran was highly suspicious by nature.

So in front of the emperor, they had to pretend not to be close.

That meant Wang Yiheng had to act naturally and speak without restraint otherwise, Xu Tianran might get suspicious.

To be fair, he genuinely didn't understand why Ju Zi would suggest blitzing Star Luo.

If this had been a Spirit Pagoda internal meeting, he would have still questioned her just politely instead of mockingly.

The other military commanders also voiced doubts.

Xu Tianran himself frowned slightly. "Ju Zi, why attack Star Luo first?"

Ju Zi smiled. "The reason is simple: we want Douluo's three empires and Shrek to believe we're fully committing to attacking Star Luo.

Tianhun and Dou Ling won't sit back and watch Star Luo get crushed.

Star Luo is a major force against us, so they'll send reinforcements.

That gives us an opportunity while they're distracted, we launch an assault on Tianhun and march straight to Tian Dou City!"

She didn't mention attacking Dou Ling, because it was too far away it didn't share a border with the Sun Moon Empire, making it an unsuitable first target.

The commanders fell into deep thought.

Ju Zi continued. "Of course, to ensure we can hold off Star Luo and their reinforcements, we need to fortify the Ming Dou Mountain Range.

This prevents their armies from pushing into Sun Moon territory.

First, we must occupy a strategic stronghold one that's easy to defend and hard to attack.

Then, we deploy multiple Soul Engineer Regiments for heavy fire suppression.

To prevent their experts from launching sudden assaults, we'll need an absolute powerhouse to hold the Ming Dou Mountains.

This will free up more troops for the assault on Tianhun, ensuring its total destruction!"

The commanders' expressions shifted they were genuinely impressed.

Even though they had already joined the Spirit Pagoda in secret, they hadn't expected Ju Zi to have such a sharp strategic mind.

It was an unexpected yet pleasant surprise.

Xu Tianran's face lit up with delight.

Both strategies involved taking down Tianhun first, but Ju Zi's was clearly superior.

"Ministers, what do you think of Ju Zi's strategy?" Xu Tianran asked.

Wang Yiheng immediately stepped forward. "Your Majesty, I must admit, Ju Zi's strategy is truly brilliant. I apologize for my earlier remarks."

The other commanders also praised Ju Zi's plan.

Xu Tianran laughed. "Good! Once the time is right, we'll proceed with Ju Zi's strategy. However… about the absolute powerhouse we need…"

He fell into deep thought.

Suddenly, a voice rang out. "Your Majesty, I have urgent business to discuss with you."

Boom!

The palace doors swung open as Ye Xishui and Long Xiaoyao strode in.

As Grand Worshipper, Ye Xishui held no direct authority within the empire, but her title alone gave her immense prestige.

Xu Tianran felt a flash of irritation but concealed it behind a smile.

"Grand Worshipper, Senior Long, to what do I owe the pleasure?"

Long Xiaoyao sighed. "Let me explain."

He recounted everything about their visit to the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy including how Kong Deming had broken through to Rank 98 and defeated Ye Xishui in a clash of aura.

"Kong Deming reached Rank 98?! And he overpowered the Grand Worshipper?!" Xu Tianran's expression froze in shock.

He had never imagined Kong Deming could advance in Soul Master cultivation.

Could Long Xiaoyao's guess be correct?

Was Kong Deming already a Rank 98 Super Douluo long ago, merely hiding his strength?

Given Kong Deming's genius in Soul Engineering, it wasn't impossible for him to have built an artifact to mask his aura.

But why would he hide his cultivation?

Was he plotting rebellion?

No.

If Kong Deming wanted to overthrow the empire, he would have done it long ago and he definitely would have succeeded.

The military commanders were also stunned.

They were thrilled that Kong Deming had advanced to Rank 98.

Some were already thinking about preparing gifts to celebrate his breakthrough after the meeting.

Ye Xishui's expression darkened. "That's not the point! The real issue is that Kong Deming refuses to approve Holy Spirit Church's ascension to Guardian Church status! Xu Tianran, are you going to keep your promise or not?!"

All the military officials knew about the Guardian Church proposal.

Holy Spirit Church had never hidden its ambitions the Sun Moon government was well aware.

The military leaders, however, had mixed feelings.

They believed that resistance to the plan was inevitable, but they had assumed that in the end, Holy Spirit Church would get its way.

After all, their power was undeniable.

If Holy Spirit Church became the Guardian Church, they could help conquer the continent.

But now, with Kong Deming standing in the way, things had become far more complicated.

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