"Want to run? It's not that easy!"

"Our target is not just this one Xiling Path Tao City. Jidu is right ahead of us. We cannot let these brats go and report the news. Brothers, kill them all, don't let a single one escape."

"Xiling Path Tao City has fallen. The army follows me to charge, annihilate the remnants of the Qinjian Villa. For all Jizhou soldiers, kill without mercy, leave none alive!"

"Attack... "

...

A vast wave of blood aura churned by millions of Tianwei Army soldiers surged like a sea, instantly drowning the scattered blood aura of the fleeing Jizhou army. Correspondingly, the Tianwei Army launched attacks from all sides, relentlessly chasing and clearing the scattered fleeing Jizhou soldiers.

The air inside and outside the city gates was already filled with a bloody scent. As the slaughter began, the scent became even stronger, with the fallen Jizhou soldiers increasing the intensity.

"Hahaha, swiftly clear the remnants, take Xiling Path Tao City!"

"Subordinates obey orders!"

A resonant voice came from mid-air. The Tianwei Army below, immersed in slaughter, didn't even raise their heads. Upon hearing the voice, they knew it was Princely Heir Hou Hong and responded in unison. Instantly, the blood aura soared, and the Jizhou army, already terrified, met an even worse fate.

"Princely Heir, after taking Xiling Path Tao City, should we rest for a few days?"

Hou Hong, feeling elated, shook his head decisively when reminded by the person behind him, saying, "There's no time. Xiling Path Tao City is only five hundred li from Jidu. For our nearly ten million soldiers to reach there, it will take at least half a month. By then, the forces in Jidu would be prepared. Reinforcements from the other three paths of Jizhou will rush to Jidu upon receiving news. To successfully break Jidu and eliminate Qinjian Villa, speed is of the essence. Where is the time for you to rest!"

Upon hearing this, the person showed a trace of embarrassment. Although he wanted to say more, he refrained, seeing Hou Hong's resolute expression.

Remaining silent didn't mean he had no thoughts.

This adopted son of the Great King, though having some cultivation talent, is hopeless at leading troops in battle. From when they gathered at Dongyuan Path, the Great Jin totaled tens of millions. They wiped out over a million troops from Qinjian Villa in Dongyuan Path but lost over five hundred thousand.

Then, in this major battle of attacking Xiling Path Tao City, they lost at least a million more.

He definitely underestimated with this million figure.

Despite their numerical advantage, they are still the attacking side. Moreover, the Jizhou army is as elite as them, both hailing from the Holy Land. Relying on the sturdy defense of Xiling Path Tao City, they've held them for so long, certainly not for nothing.

As it stands, the Tianwei Army now at most has only over eight million left. Furthermore, after enduring over three months and intense battles at Dongyuan Path and Xiling Path Tao City, along with smaller skirmishes, their soldiers must be showing signs of fatigue.

Had it not been for consistent victories, the Tianwei Army's morale would have already collapsed after so many arduous battles. Given this situation, not resting after capturing Xiling Path Tao City and instead ordering a direct advance towards Jidu...

While acting quickly is important, it must also suit the circumstance!

In the Dongyuan Path battle, the Great King's Imperial Guard Shenwei Army was closely monitoring it, preventing anyone from Qinjian Villa from escaping. Even Third Villa Master Qin Fan was personally trapped by the Great King, allowing them to execute a surprise attack on Xiling Path, successfully capturing Xiling Path Tao City.

Currently, without the Great King's personal presence, there were at least tens of thousands of Jizhou forces that escaped from the city wall. Even with the Tianwei Army's diligent pursuit and siege, some inevitably slipped away. Continuing to conceal the news is nothing but a delusion.

This means, whether they choose to rest or march directly, Jidu will receive the news in advance, with only a few hours of difference between them.

"If they have foreknowledge, how can we swiftly attack..."

He wanted to speak these words, knowing Hou Hong's temperament. Once he makes a decision, he doesn't retract it, and approaching him with suggestions wouldn't change orders but would rather earn his blame.

"The Great King has fully entrusted him to lead the army. I shouldn't speak further. If anything goes wrong, it's his issue. With the treasure vault closed, the Great King has trapped Qin Fan himself. Even if the scattered forces from Qinjian Villa in Jizhou paths gather in Jidu quickly, our Tianwei Army won't necessarily suffer a major defeat as long as Jidu isn't breached!"

"Next, it's just waiting for news from the Great King. If he can slay Qin Fan, with no Saints left for Qinjian Villa, should Zhao Yulong and Li Tingzong arrive late, perhaps our Tianwei Army could even take Jizhou..."

Hou Hong was unaware of the thoughts of the person behind him. Watching the Tianwei Army below nearly end their siege against the remnants of Jizhou, his excitement grew, clenching his fists slightly in his sleeves. He seemingly already envisaged this vast land of Jizhou all under his father, Wuwei King.

"Only four adopted sons remain for my foster father, and I'm the eldest. My cultivation is higher than the other three, I'm older, and my reputation in the Tianwei Army is the highest. That's why my foster father handed the command of all troops to me. If I can take Jizhou, the Wuwei Royal Mansion would possess the essence of the Holy Land, and I, Hou Hong, would be second to none in Jizhou. Moreover, should there come a day when my foster father..."