"The enemy is strong while we are weak, and the chance of success in gambling is high. Why not give it a try?"

Chuge quickly convinced the players with an explanation.

"Um, it sounds reasonable! Worth a try!"

"Then the question is... who should go?"

Choosing the right person became the biggest problem.

Chuge smiled slightly, "I already have the best candidate in mind. In fact, I had this rough plan since the last Return Order Expedition.

"That person is...

"Meng Yuan!"

At that moment, Meng Yuan, who was idly skimming the surface of Anshi City, almost spit out his drink.

"Ah?"

A question mark floated above his head, clearly astonished that Chuge would suddenly cue him.

Other players also didn't understand.

"Ah? Meng Yuan? But why him?"

Chuge smiled slightly and explained, "It's quite simple, he's the person most likely to be suspected by Feilian!

"Previously, Feilian and Xingtian, targeting the identity of the Return Order Expedition members, had already made two different guesses.

"They guessed Zhao Haiping first, then me. I believe they guessed based on standard thinking, assuming that the Return Order must be someone outstanding and frequently effective in the ultimate trials.

"But they were wrong both times, which certainly dealt a heavy blow to them.

"If they continue to guess, they will definitely turn their attention to the third type of person, someone who has participated in many ultimate trials but has remained well hidden.

"So, Meng Yuan is the best choice!"

Upon hearing this, the players were enlightened.

So that's how it is!

If that's the case, then indeed it fits well!

All players thought this was a great strategy, except for Meng Yuan himself.

Stop kidding, I am the real Return Order!

If something demonic kills me, then it's all over!

But seeing the eager eyes of the other players, Meng Yuan didn't know what to say.

Surely he couldn't just confess? That would ruin everything!

Find an excuse not to go? But he couldn't find any decent excuse!

In the eyes of others, Meng Yuan was just an ordinary player who, even if he gained some power of the Return Order, could be resurrected after dying, and the loss was completely within an acceptable range.

"How about it? No problem, right?" Chuge thoughtfully asked in the team channel.

Meng Yuan gritted his teeth, "No problem!"

Forget it, although it's a bit risky, it's worth a try. What if it actually works?

After so many trials, Meng Yuan didn't feel like the weakling he used to be. Besides, Feilian was not particularly adept at combat, so he could hold his own against him.

If all else fails... then run!

After all, better to keep the green hills safe without fear of running out of firewood. If the worst comes to the worst, just retreat to Qi Dynasty and slowly recover, and come back to conquer Liang Dynasty when the players were stronger.

Chuge was pleased, "Good, then everyone get ready! We're about to launch a fierce attack on Anshi City!"

...

Outside Anshi City.

The defenders from Korea that were in the city had all been possessed by demons, and a black cloud in the sky kept circling, that was the incorporeal Feilian, constantly scattering Demonic Qi on the demonic soldiers below.

The demonic soldiers patrolled all directions of Anshi City's walls, leaving almost no vulnerabilities.

For Feilian, its task was simple: to hold Anshi City.

In these three battlefields, it felt the safest.

In the open battlefield, although neither side had defenses to maintain, after all, the Return Order had placed Emperor Taizong of Liang and General Han Fuyue, two powerful spirits, and the main army was also assembled there.

Leave this toughest nut to Kua Fu.

The Return Order's fortress seemed defenseless, but Feilian knew that the Return Order was cunning and deceptive—who knew if there were any ambushes within?

Plus, that was the main base of the Return Order, and reinforcements could quickly arrive if needed.

Let Gonggong handle this tough nut.

As for Anshi City, it was the least critical among the three battlefields.

Historically, Emperor Taizong of Liang's key to the conquest of Korea did rely on capturing Anshi City, but now the Return Order and the demons were not reenacting history. Whether Anshi City could be captured was not so crucial to the Return Order.

First, the Return Order must ensure not to lose its own base, and second, to win the open field battle.

Only after that would they consider attacking Anshi City.

So, Feilian felt, it should be the safest. Even if demons were to lose, it could escape amidst the chaos should Gonggong and Kua Fu both fail.

Additionally, since Anshi City was inherently defensive, easily defensible and difficult to attack, Feilian felt quite content.

"Boom!"

A huge noise erupted in the city as a giant boulder flew over the city walls, directly collapsing many buildings within.

Not only were giant trebuchets throwing stones, but cannons were also firing at the walls.

However, Feilian did not worry; such powerful siege engines might be terrifying in real history, but for the enhanced demonic soldiers, they were not difficult to deal with.

As long as no powerful Return Order intervened on the battlefield, it should be able to cope quite easily...

But just at that moment, a dazzling light shone on the battlefield!

A regular soldier suddenly grew huge, swinging his Longsword, instantly cutting down all the demonic soldiers in front of him like mowing grass!

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