With Xu Zhou’s order, the entire 23rd Brigade shook as one!
Then, the war machine of four thousand swiftly operated, with swords materializing, transforming into a rain of swords that shot towards the Earth Star Camp within Dragon Locking Pass!
At this moment, the Earth Star Battle Array had already been severely damaged by the Supreme Dragon Beast, and even though they were the elite 10th Legion, they could not form an effective resistance in a short time.
The rain of swords pierced through one Earth Star Martial Artist after another, continuously causing casualties.
This was a one-sided massacre!
Above the battle array of the 23rd Brigade, Zhong Qiang looked at this breathtaking scene, revealing an expression of shock on his face.
It was his first time in a legion battle, defeating the opponent without much effort.
Looking at Xu Zhou at his side, Zhong Qiang remarked, "Brother Xu, luckily you had us prepare for the expedition early, otherwise, by the time we got here, the 10th Legion might have already fled!"
Xu Zhou had ordered the expedition as soon as the Supreme Dragon Beast attacked.
At first, Zhong Qiang and the deputy commander had doubts.
They only understood Xu Zhou’s intention after seeing the Earth Star Beast Clan and the 10th Legion engaged in battle.
This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to annihilate the Earth Star 10th Legion!
Speaking of which, Zhong Qiang couldn’t help but ask, "Brother Xu, did you already know that the Earth Star Beast Clan would attack Dragon Locking Pass?"
Xu Zhou shook his head, "How could I have known? It was merely a coincidence."
"True enough." Zhong Qiang nodded, "The Earth Star Beast Clan and humans have never interacted. It seems Brother Xu can foresee things like a prophet after all."
Xu Zhou said, "I’m quite curious, though, as to why the Earth Star Beast Clan suddenly attacked the Earth Star Martial Artists. Did some conflict arise between them?"
Zhong Qiang pondered, "It is a time of all-out war between the Two Worlds, although there is some tension between the Earth Star Martial Artists and the Beast Race, it shouldn’t really lead to a conflict at such a time, should it?"
Xu Zhou said, "Anyway, this matter is surely to our advantage."
"Indeed." Zhong Qiang smiled faintly, thinking that if not for the Earth Star Beast Clan stirring things up unexpectedly, they wouldn’t have reaped such a great benefit.
At this moment, he still didn’t know that all of this was part of Xu Zhou’s plan.
Xu Zhou said, "Brother Zhong, don’t kill all these Earth Star Martial Artists; let a few hundred go."
"Let a few hundred go?"
Zhong Qiang was taken aback by this, "Brother Xu, are you planning to...?"
Xu Zhou smiled, "We need these people to spread the word, so when the conflict escalates between the Earth Star Martial Artists and the Beast Race, we can profit from it."
Zhong Qiang suddenly nodded but was still puzzled as to why letting a few dozen escape wouldn’t suffice; why hundreds?
This could mean tens of thousands of war merits!
As he was puzzled, he suddenly saw Xu Zhou’s appearance begin to change.
"Brother Xu, what’s this?"
Soon, Zhong Qiang showed a shocked expression.
Because Xu Zhou, right in front of him, transformed into the likeness of Lan Su!
Xu Zhou smiled slightly, "Brother Zhong, I plan to take the few hundred we let go and pay a visit to the Southern Battlefield."
Seeing this, Zhong Qiang quickly realized something, exclaiming involuntarily, "Are you planning to...?"
Xu Zhou gestured for silence.
Zhong Qiang took a deep breath and said no more.
He vaguely guessed what Xu Zhou intended, but the thought was indeed too bold!
However, he didn’t stop him.
If it weren’t for Xu Zhou, the 23rd Brigade couldn’t have dreamed of pinning the Earth Star 10th Legion down in a fight.
It was just a short while ago that they were nearly wiped out by the Earth Star 31st Army Group!
All this was Xu Zhou’s credit!
The thousands of the Earth Star 10th Legion were reduced to only a few hundred.
"If we don’t flee now, we’ll lose our lives!"
Although every soldier of the 10th Legion was a fearless elite, in such a scenario, they knew they had to retreat.
Because this was an unequivocal war!
"If it weren’t for those damned Beast Race, how could this measly 23rd Brigade be a match for us?"
Many had bloodshot eyes and harbored deep hatred, vowing to erase today’s disgrace if they escaped.
The few hundred fled in panic.
On the ground, Lan Su gradually regained consciousness.
Previously struck unconscious on the spot by the Supreme Dragon Beast’s claw swipe.
Now, as he woke up, he saw a field full of corpses.
Initially, he thought they had been slain by the Beast Race.
But soon, he saw the vast army of martial artists ahead.
Immediately, Lan Su realized what had transpired: "23rd Brigade!!"
Lan Su’s eyes were nearly tearing apart.
Defeated by his own native Earth Star Beast Clan was something he could accept, as they possessed treasures such as the Swallowing Heaven Bell and Ice Dome Absolute Forbidden Tower.
But being routed by the previously looked-down-upon Blue Star 23rd Brigade was something Lan Su could never accept.
However, Lan Su was not impulsive; seeing the situation, he knew his momentum was gone.
He immediately got up and fled towards the distance in a humiliating fashion.
"Going back this time, there will likely be severe punishment; the mighty 10th Legion attacking a mere 23rd Brigade almost resulted in complete annihilation..."
Lan Su’s heart was filled with bitterness and vigilance: "That Xu Zhou, indeed someone with great destiny; if this person isn’t eliminated, he will become a major threat in the future!"
"After returning, whether punished or demoted, the commander must be persuaded to launch a full out campaign to kill this person!"
The Earth Star Army repeatedly stumbled over Xu Zhou.
This made Lan Su resolute in his determination to prioritize eliminating Xu Zhou!