Chapter 388: Bloodstained Epic

"Supreme Commander, our allied forces are currently performing well, having gained a significant advantage in direct combat on the front lines. Should we launch a strong counterattack immediately?"

Xu Yang calmly shook his head. "No, this is just the beginning."

"Oh? Does the Supreme Commander believe the enemy still has a more powerful offensive awaiting us?"

Xu Yang chuckled and nodded. "Of course. To my knowledge, there's a highly formidable type of individual combat unit in the Endless Sea region: a group of Sea Shark Warriors. This species also has an extremely strong reproductive capacity and vast numbers. In my opinion, King Black Dragon will undoubtedly deploy the Sea Shark Legion as the main attacking force against our allied army this time. We must not act rashly before the Sea Shark Legion appears!"

Although Xu Yang's words didn't immediately convince everyone, as no one had ever heard of the so-called Sea Shark Legion, Xu Yang's authority was undeniable. The generals of the allied forces had no choice but to obey his orders.

Soon after, reality taught them a harsh lesson.

Just as Xu Yang had predicted, vast numbers of dark, dense Endless Sea Legion warriors soon appeared in everyone's sight.

"My heavens, just as the Supreme Commander predicted, the true enemy's main force has only just emerged!"

Countless Sea Shark Warriors began surging towards the shore. Each combatant had a massive body nearly two meters tall. These were the most terrifying fighting force, capable of both offense and defense.

Based on Xu Yang's current observations, the number of individuals in this Sea Shark Legion had already exceeded one hundred thousand. They were the most formidable group.

"Supreme Commander, what should we do now?"

Xu Yang frowned, his voice cold. "Pass on my order: have the Golden-Armored Warrior Legion fall back five hundred meters, and have the archer and crossbow legion behind them unleash a barrage of arrows, mercilessly striking down these Sea Shark soldiers!"

As soon as the order was given, lights began to appear in the sky. All the warriors in the rear legions, upon receiving the command, immediately drew their bows and prepared to shoot.

Soon, as the Golden-Armored Warriors on the front lines completed their retreat, countless arrows rained down from the sky, relentlessly barraging the Sea Shark Warriors.

It was well known that these archers and crossbowmen of the allied forces were professionally trained. Not only were their shots precise and swift, but their bows and arrows were also top-tier weaponry, possessing exceptional offensive capabilities.

However, after this initial volley, the faces of the allied forces' commanders turned grim, as it seemed the Sea Shark Legion warriors had not suffered fatal damage.

"My heavens, I can't believe the individual capabilities of these Sea Sharks are so outstanding, and their defense is equally astonishing!"

Xu Yang clearly understood that relying on human wave tactics against this top-tier close-combat team, which excelled in both offense and defense, would be utterly impossible to gain any advantage.

However, at that moment, Marshal Tyron, who had remained silent for a long while, suddenly stepped forward.

"My lord, I have a way to break the enemy!"

"General Tyron, please speak your mind."

"It's simple. While these Sea Shark Warriors possess strong offensive and defensive capabilities, have you noticed that their attack methods are extremely singular? They have no tactics other than close-quarters combat. If we employ the right strategy and use military tactics to conserve our strength while the enemy tires, even a direct confrontation might not be unwinnable. If we continue to let them advance unchecked, we will only fall into a passive position."

Everyone agreed that Tyron's idea made sense.

Xu Yang naturally understood his reasoning. The reason he hadn't given the order was that he didn't want to see large-scale casualties among the allied forces so early.

"General, have you considered that if we engage them in a direct confrontation this early, our casualty numbers will significantly increase?"

Tyron, the iron-blooded general, finally showed his true stance. "The soldiers of the allied forces are no cowards. We have never feared sacrifice. For the future of the continent, we are ready to lay down our lives at any moment. If Thousand Autumn Ridge is breached prematurely, it would be a truly catastrophic disaster for both empires!"

Xu Yang deeply admired Marshal Tyron's readiness to face death. He nodded gravely. "Thank the warriors of the allied forces on my behalf. Since you are ready, then act!"

After receiving Xu Yang's command, Tyron personally led an army of one hundred thousand out of Thousand Autumn Ridge!

The army divided into three directions, swiftly pouring into the battlefield to engage the sea legion in a true head-on confrontation.

"My heavens, the intensity escalated so quickly! This is a truly epic battle!"

Looking down from the city wall, the visual impact was astonishing, as both sides had committed over one hundred thousand troops.

Almost everyone present was witnessing such a large-scale battle for the first time.

Even when the Nation of Flames and the Nation of Gods had countless border skirmishes, the total forces deployed by both sides had never exceeded one hundred thousand.

"It seems we have truly become the masters of the continent's destiny without even realizing it!"

Everyone couldn't help but sigh with emotion. This war lasted a full day and night!

One hundred thousand allied warriors fought valiantly, and at the cost of over thirty thousand lives, they annihilated the enemy's one hundred thousand-strong Shark Soldier Legion!

Such a victory was certainly something to be proud of, but the lives of those thirty thousand warriors were gone forever.

"Sound the gongs for retreat!"

After Xu Yang issued the order, Marshal Tyron immediately commanded a retreat. Over seventy thousand warriors swiftly returned within Thousand Autumn Ridge. By then, the center of the beach battlefield was piled high with corpses. Even the nearby sea was stained crimson with blood.

"Pass down the order: all warriors are to rest and recuperate. Prepare for battle again in two days!"

Xu Yang spoke again, his expression grave.

With that, the opening battle of this continental showdown temporarily concluded.

In the middle of the night, Xu Yang once again ascended to the top of Thousand Autumn Ridge's city wall, looking down towards the beach.

The piled-up corpses weighed heavily on his mind.

After all, in the real world, he had mostly traveled with his team as a pure cultivator, rarely experiencing such large-scale direct warfare. This was also his first time personally leading such an epic operation. It was natural for his heart to fluctuate with such emotions.

Xu Yang also finally understood that once war began, lives truly became as fragile as blades of grass.

At some point, Xu Yang realized that Wushuang and the Empress had quietly appeared beside him, keeping him company.

"Why are you two out here?"

"Have you forgotten? We share a spiritual connection through soul resonance; your emotions affect us at all times."

"We all understand the immense pressure you're under right now, but rest assured, no matter what happens, we will be by your side!"