Since Yunding Palace dared to come, it indicates they must have the Second-Tier Formation.
Even if he possesses the Dragon Abyss Sword, unless absolutely necessary, he must not waste it.
"Your Majesty, I have a plan."
Dan Liangcheng clasped his fists and said, "Why not agree to let them cross the river!"
Lu Ji sternly stopped him, saying, "Daoist Dan, my junior brother is cautious in warfare. If he says he wants to come ashore for a confrontation, he must have something prepared. Truly letting him ashore might lead to unexpected schemes and deceptions."
But Dan Liangcheng said, "I only said to agree to let them cross the river, but didn't say to truly let them ashore."
Nie Yuan asked curiously, "What ingenious plan does Immortal Master Dan have?"
"Actually, it was General Nie's words that reminded me."
Dan Liangcheng said leisurely, "You just mentioned that if we cross the river in pursuit, the opponent might 'attack us halfway across'.
"We can also use it!"
"I'm eager to hear the details."
Dan Liangcheng explained slow and steady, "Inform them that we agree to the decisive battle and are willing to retreat twenty miles, providing them space to come ashore and form their ranks.
"Of course, they will not believe easily.
"So we must put on a show.
"First, order the forces at the riverbank to retreat, enticing the enemy army to cross the river, but we won't truly wait until they come ashore to form their ranks.
"Instead, when they are halfway across, suddenly order a full-scale Backward Charge, catching them off guard.
"This is attacking them halfway across!"
Senior Brother Nie Yuan adopted a thoughtful stance, then realized and praised, "This plan is very ingenious!"
Prince Qin urgently agreed, "Father, our provisions cannot last much longer."
A million troops, what a staggering consumption.
Due to their sheer number, they don't even have the qualification to retreat.
It's either decisive victory or collapse of national strength!
"Hmm, I also think it's feasible."
Ling Kui chimed in, "Emperor, Chen Sansi has likely reached the True Power Middle Stage; now if we join forces, we can easily kill him, but if we delay further, dreams turn into nightmares."
Emperor Longqing's Taoist robe fluttered in the night wind as he stared across at that insignificant white robe. After a brief fluctuation, his eyes, deep as a pool, flashed with cold light. He finally made the ultimate decision, uttering a soul-shaking "approve" word.
The decisive battle was imminent.
A white robe sat by Linjiang, eyes closed in relaxation.
Until Sima Chi's voice sounded in his ears.
"Commander! They agreed to retreat twenty miles, giving us space to come ashore and form ranks."
Chen Sansi suddenly opened his eyes, gazing across the river to see the golden barrier that had previously stood firm had vanished. The imperial army began orderly retreating toward the back, giving them place.
Without hesitation, he said, "Transmit the order, the entire army prepares to cross the river."
"Chen Shuai, I have some concerns."
Sima Yao reminded, "This might be the enemy's 'Counterattack', luring us into the water, then attacking us halfway across."
Chen Sansi calmly said, "But it's already over."
The true decisive moments often emerge in an instant.
War drums sound, hooves thunder.
East of Luo Jian, two thousand cavalry align their formation, poised for a charge.
Opposite them is the imperial million strong!
Two thousand against a million!
One White Horse with a white robe, slowly positioning at the forefront of the military formation.
The long spear appears in their commander's hand, accompanied by a dragon's roar, high raised; a resonant and authoritative voice echoes through the heavens.