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The Myriad Beasts Alliance holds a significance similar to that of the former Demon Kingdom, which once ruled the entire Wasteland Continent. However, the Demon Kingdom had thirteen kings, all of whom are now a thing of the past.
In contrast, the Myriad Beasts Alliance was established as a new regime after the collapse of the Demon Kingdom. It operates under a federal governance system, which is much more enlightened and free.
The Demon Kingdom was an autocracy where everything was decided by its kings. In contrast, the Myriad Beasts Alliance makes decisions through voting, especially for major issues, ensuring that no one can act unilaterally.
Thus, there is an essential difference between the two; the dynasty has become a relic of history, while the current system embodies light and freedom. However, due to the overwhelming ambition and strong personal desires of their rulers and politicians, a war has ignited.
At this moment in Piltover, within the Myriad Beasts Alliance, this place serves as a gathering point for leaders of various races to meet and discuss matters.
Most leaders are absent; only the Ox Demon, Demon Sculptor, Water Demon, and a few other leaders are present.
Having just retreated from a major battle in the south, each leader's face reflects exhaustion, particularly Minotaur, who is under immense pressure.
In addition to being the leader of the Hoofed Tribe, Minotaur also serves as a council member of the alliance, akin to a decisive moderator.
Minotaur plays a crucial role within the Myriad Beasts Alliance; he holds significant influence and commands respect. He often calls upon other races to assist him in his endeavors or fulfill his personal desires.
Of course, this is not solely due to Minotaur's formidable strength; his unique approach to handling affairs and long-term vision have earned him this status. Everyone has grown accustomed to this dynamic, and Minotaur himself enjoys it.
However, this time is different. After suffering defeat in the southern battle—where they had believed their alliance army to be invincible—Minotaur's reputation has taken a severe hit. The losses suffered by various races are substantial and immeasurable.
It is estimated that at the next alliance summit, Minotaur will face impeachment. He may even lose his council position to someone else, which is unavoidable given the circumstances.
Moreover, within the Hoofed Tribe itself, there are already internal power struggles. With everyone divided and following this significant loss in battle, Minotaur's standing within the Hoofed Tribe is likely to waver.
Seated at the head of the table with a grim expression, Minotaur's massive fists rest helplessly on the council table. Anyone can see that he is in great distress; his pressure is unimaginable.
Even someone as strong as Minotaur shows signs of crumbling under this weight. As both the leader of the Hoofed Tribe and a council member of the Myriad Beasts Alliance, he is certainly facing disaster this time.
Yet what further drives him towards despair occurs next: just as everyone sits in silence with a heavy atmosphere, an anxious guard rushes in from outside.
After the guards came, the atmosphere in the Council Hall changed, as if a barrel of gunpowder was about to explode.
"What should we do, Ox?" The Demon Sculptor was the first to stand up, looking somewhat anxious.
Minotaur sighed deeply and said, "I never expected that these humans and the Ape Demon Clan would dare to counterattack at this time. It's truly unexpected."
Minotaur's tone carried a hint of helplessness and sadness; just when one crisis had passed, another arose. If Minotaur was not impeached by the council, he might very well fall in battle on the battlefield.
"Let's not worry about that for now; we should go take a look. I don't think these humans and the Ape Demon Clan have such great power. If we can stop them, that would be best. We can't let them reach Piltover," Water Demon said, revealing his true form as he sat in a chair, speaking slowly. Water Demon usually acted as an advisor, responsible for strategizing, and in urgent situations, he was the only one who could remain calm.
"Let's go see together," Minotaur waved his large hand and led the other Beast Clan Leaders outside.
Lu Chen and Yuanmo Laozu advanced instead of retreating, which was definitely beyond the expectations of all the beast leaders. They believed Lu Chen and Yuanmo Laozu should be suffering losses instead.
But facts were facts; Lu Chen and Yuanmo Laozu not only counterattacked but had already reached the north, less than five hundred miles from Piltover. At this speed and momentum, they could breach Piltover in two or three days.
At this moment, about five hundred miles from Piltover, Lu Chen and Yuanmo Laozu were marching.
Along the way, the rear troops of the Beast Tide had been almost entirely wiped out by the Ape Demon Clan. Those that were slightly stronger were encircled by Dragonbone Chariots on both flanks and completely annihilated.
This journey had seen many members of the beast clan slaughtered, with estimates around several thousand, all without much effort.
After all, the current Beast Tide was in a state of defeat and despair, lacking fighting spirit. The fear along the way made them terrified; how could they possibly be a match for the Ape Demon Clan?
Among the main forces, Lu Chen and his trusted aides, including Yuanmo Laozu, were all walking together.
The road conditions were so terrible that even riding horses was impossible; it was either deep ditches or steep slopes where horses simply could not climb.
Even the Mechanical Carriage designed by Chen Qilin could not ascend those steep slopes, not to mention the rivers and other obstacles along the way, which were extremely troublesome.
Therefore, everyone was walking, without any distinction. This alone boosted the morale of the troops. Lu Chen did not make any exceptions; he ate and walked alongside his subordinates.
After walking for a while, Lu Chen and the others sat down to rest. During this break, someone came to report that a large number of Beast Tide had gathered ahead, consisting of scattered soldiers who had temporarily formed a group.
According to the analysis of the information, this was not an interception decision made by the Minotaur after receiving news. Given the timing, it was impossible for the Minotaur to react so quickly.
The person who came to report was a Demon Tribe Leader who had organized a group of scattered Beast Tide to regroup and confront Lu Chen in a decisive battle.
Upon hearing this news, Lu Chen was initially shocked. However, after some thought, he found it quite normal and already had an idea in mind to meet this Demon Tribe Leader.
Lu Chen immediately instructed his trusted aides to bring out a hastily made map and began examining the surrounding terrain. The map was indeed very rough; rivers were marked with thin lines, and many mountains were not labeled at all. After all, it was a temporary creation, so its quality was understandable.
However, this did not hinder Lu Chen from assessing the situation. On the map, he located the spot where the Demon Tribe Leader had gathered the Beast Tide and learned about their numbers and strength from the earlier report. With this information, Lu Chen felt more confident.
Under the slightly shocked gazes of everyone, Lu Chen began to arrange his troops.
According to the indications on the map, the Demon Tribe Leader had positioned the Beast Tide at the foot of a large mountain. It seemed they were preparing to retreat up the mountain when they could no longer hold their ground and wait for reinforcements from the Myriad Beasts Alliance.
Lu Chen knew this was a golden opportunity that could not be missed. He felt extremely anxious because the Beast Tide would only grow larger as more beasts joined continuously. This was definitely a bad signal; the situation was very urgent.
Following Lu Chen's instructions, the Ape Demon Clan bypassed that large mountain and climbed up from behind without alarming the Beast Tide.
The back of that mountain was a sheer cliff that no one could climb, including the Dragonbone Chariot, which could not burrow underground either due to the hard rock above that would damage it.
The Ape Demon Clan was different; they excelled at climbing and were undoubtedly the best among all demon tribes at scaling cliffs. Their arm strength allowed them to bear their own weight for extended periods.
Thus, it was the Ape Demon Clan that would climb the cliff, bypassing the mountain and lying in ambush at its peak—no one was more suitable than them.
Nineteen Dragonbone Chariots served as the main force on both sides of the mountain, responsible for guarding the retreat routes and ready to ambush the Demon Tribe Leader and the Beast Tide it had gathered.
Next was the main army led by Lu Chen, attacking from the front to strike at the Demon Tribe Leader's main camp, coordinating with the Dragonbone Chariots and the Ape Demon Clan to encircle the Beast Tide.
Once the order was given, everyone immediately took action without any hesitation.
Lu Chen and his team began to advance with full force, no longer moving slowly as before, because they were pressed for time. Speed was crucial; they could not allow the Demon Tribe Leader to notice anything unusual.
After crossing several high mountains and a river, Lu Chen and his team arrived at a plain. Once they crossed this plain, they would reach the location where the Demon Tribe Leader was gathering the Beast Tide.
Without stopping, Lu Chen and his team traversed the entire plain in just two hours, appearing collectively on a moderately sized hill.
Before them lay the gathered Beast Tide. Indeed, it had come together again, numbering around several thousand—not too many, but enough to pose a threat.
As soon as Lu Chen and his team appeared, the Beast Tide became agitated. Countless beasts roared in recognition of Lu Chen's forces, who had previously inflicted significant losses upon them, leaving them still filled with rage.
"Alright, to prevent this from dragging on too long and affecting our morale, let's charge now!"
When Lu Chen finally called for the charge, his voice was thunderous, echoing across the entire hill for all to hear.
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