Chapter 940: The Boss's Plan

"Boss, the circus renovation is complete. Everything has been restored exactly to the blueprints you provided. Please come and inspect it."

The Clown, uncharacteristically serious, stood respectfully before Xu Yang and saluted.

Xu Yang, a little unaccustomed to seeing him so composed, shook his head with a wry smile. Led by the Clown, he toured the newly renovated circus and was thoroughly pleased with the outcome.

"Excellent. With this circus, starting today, I intend to make the name of the Glory Squad echo throughout the entire Western Region. Any prominent experts who dare to oppose us will be invited back to the circus for a lesson. This way, our influence will soon spread across the entire continent in an unconventional manner. Of course, these are future plans. Our immediate priority is to fend off the invading forces of the Soul Emperor Legion."

"Haha, Boss, Boss, I've got news that I guarantee will make you very happy!"

The speaker was Guglass, a member of the Glory Squad. Besides managing the team's logistics and daily expenses, his most crucial role was intelligence gathering.

Although Guglass's Black Rose Bar had been destroyed, he had built an unparalleled intelligence network that spanned much of the Western Region. In fact, Guglass had made his first fortune through intelligence gathering. So, if you needed to uncover a secret, bringing enough money to Guglass guaranteed a flawless resolution.

Seeing Guglass's excitement, Xu Yang immediately surmised that he had acquired first-hand intelligence regarding the invading forces of the Soul Emperor Legion.

"Tell me, Guglass. If this news truly pleases me, I'll consider a reward for you."

The stout man patted his stomach and chuckled, "The latest word is that the Soul Emperor Legion will attack the city-state of Sal tomorrow night. This invasion force is far stronger than anticipated, numbering nearly three thousand! Their average combat strength is at the peak Yellow-tier spiritual power level. Moreover, the core team leading this invasion reportedly includes several peak Green-tier and Blue-tier powerhouses, far beyond what the Red Dragon Squad could hope to resist. I'm eager to see how they'll handle this battle."

Soon, Liszt, Francis, and Ling Yao gathered around, each holding a wine glass, seemingly unconcerned by the impending conflict.

"So, Boss? Are you discussing battle strategies? Do you have any good ideas? We've handed over command of the entire Sal City-State army to the Red Dragon Squad, and I'm still not sure how we should position ourselves. We're counting on you to devise a plan for us!"

Xu Yang smiled and nodded at them. "You're just too lazy to think. Actually, the Red Dragon Squad taking over command of the entire city-state isn't a bad thing for us. Our most crucial task right now isn't to defend this city-state or eliminate a certain number of invading forces; it's to spread our squad's renown to more and more powerful individuals. That's what truly matters!"

Upon hearing Xu Yang's words, the Francis couple immediately grasped his point, exchanging glances and quickly understanding his true intention.

"So, Boss, are you suggesting we 'catch the leader to catch the bandits'?"

Xu Yang smiled contentedly. "Your minds are sharp! Exactly. They're planning to move tomorrow night, right? So we'll catch them off guard tonight! Although our squad only has seven members, our strength is far beyond theirs. What's more, I'll personally take action to capture the leaders of their strongest unit, the ones spearheading the Soul Emperor Legion's invasion. We'll let them experience our circus's 'attractions' first.

"After that, we'll imprison them here. When the battle officially begins tomorrow, I'll have the Clown create a decoy squad, mimicking their strongest unit, to command the battle in place of these genuine invading powerhouses. This way, we'll control all strategic objectives of the Soul Emperor Legion's invading forces, making it impossible for them to cause any significant trouble. Meanwhile, once we've taken control of the Soul Emperor Legion's invading army, we'll use that power to target and destroy the Red Dragon Squad's personal guards, thereby preserving Sal City-State's original fighting strength as much as possible. Then, we'll find an opportunity to set a trap, ensuring the Red Dragon Legion suffers a significant defeat. This way, we'll achieve both fame and fortune!"

It's safe to say that Xu Yang's plan immediately captivated every member of the Glory Squad.

"My goodness, Boss, I never realized that besides your unparalleled strength, your mind is just as formidable! Someone like you arriving in our Western Region is like a true deity descending! It seems our first big score for the Glory Squad is within reach!" Guglass exclaimed excitedly.

Everyone else seemed highly excited, but Xu Yang remained perfectly calm.

"No rush. Everything has a beginning. Guglass, go bring over your kitchen staff from the Black Rose Bar. Hand them to the Clown to train them thoroughly and instill in them the necessary behaviors to mimic the Soul Emperor Legion. We cannot afford any slip-ups while they're impersonating the Soul Emperor Legion's leaders, or our entire plan will fail.

"Ling Yao, Liszt, and the Francis couple, you will all accompany me tonight. We'll capture those individuals and, while we're at it, gather intelligence on the internal workings of the Soul Emperor Legion. After all, this battle is significant. Given the scale of manpower the Soul Emperor Legion has dispatched, they likely intend a large-scale invasion of the Demon Dragon Legion's territory. I'm concerned they might be concealing some hidden strategies among their units. Only by infiltrating their ranks and seeing for ourselves can we truly put our minds at ease."

Everyone understood Xu Yang's intentions and readily agreed without objection.

As dusk settled, Xu Yang, following his plan, departed Sal City-State overnight with four members of his team. They headed directly for the Soul Emperor Legion's territory, located eight hundred li outside the city at the base of the Doomsday Long Ridge.