CHAPTER 363: CHAPTER 321 AERIAL CLUSTER_1

The next day, the Elf Squadron of Erelado received a batch of flying helmets. After the personnel delivering the helmets explained their use, the elves understood the general purpose of the helmets.

The most practical feature was, of course, timely communication during flight, which was far more effective than hand signals, whistles, or magic in the chaos of intricate aerial battles.

As for other functions...

Before the elves could figure them out, a female voice came through the headset.

"Erelado, I am Chui Chui, the battlefield liaison officer for this operation. Any problems you encounter during this mission can be directed to me. I will also provide you with as much data support and backup as possible.

"All Elf Squadrons are incorporated into communication channel 0347. Through this channel, you can tactically command your squadron.

"Please be alert at all times for temporary mission assignments during battle.

"Elf Squadron, please take off now and rendezvous with Lord Yan Xing’s Griffon Troop."

Erelado didn’t understand the full meaning of what Chui Chui said, but he did understand the instructions to take off and meet up with the main forces.

Seeing large groups of Griffons continuously flying up into the sky above Bloodcrown Mountain City, Erelado immediately ordered the Elf heroes to mount their Pegasi and ascend.

Pegasi were flying creatures domesticated by the Elf Race.

They had the bodies of horses and a pair of wings growing from their shoulders.

Although Pegasi were not as fierce as human Griffons, all Pegasi were rideable and were more docile and obedient than Griffons.

After a short run-up to gain momentum, the elves, riding their Pegasi, took off one by one and then spiraled upward.

Finally, they occupied a section of airspace to one side of the Griffon Troop.

Erelado saw Yan Xing, riding Flyshadow, surrounded by Griffons.

The armored magical beast, Flyshadow, equipped with several external devices, looked exceptionally majestic and powerful.

"Chui Chui..." Erelado tried to call the battlefield liaison officer.

Chui Chui’s response was very quick, "I’m here. Squadron Leader, what do you need?"

"May I speak with Lord Yan Xing?"

"Please allow me to ask for Lord Yan Xing’s permission first... Squadron Leader, your call request has been granted.

Connecting the communication line..."

The voice of Yan Xing came to Erelado’s ears, "Erelado, it’s your first time following the Eternal Territory Air Force on a sortie. There must be many things you are not accustomed to.

"The Elf Squadron will follow behind the Griffon Troop as a reserve force.

"Do you have anything to say to me?"

Erelado, leading the Elf Squadron, carried out a tactical repositioning. The large group of Pegasi carried the elves towards the rear of the Griffon Troop.

Meanwhile, Erelado asked Yan Xing, "Lord, are these all the Griffons we’re taking on this sortie?"

Erelado had just estimated that there were barely more than two hundred Griffons around Yan Xing.

Yan Xing replied, "Yes, there are a total of 214 Griffons for this sortie."

Hearing that Yan Xing was indeed leading only so many Griffons, Erelado suggested, "Lord, neither human Griffons nor elven Pegasi are adept at combat in swamp environments. We are set to face the Swamp Tribe’s Bipedal Flying Dragons and Poison Flies...

"Lord, we don’t have an advantage in air power. If we sortie under these conditions, we may suffer significant losses.

"There are still a few Pegasus Knights in Bloodcrown Mountain City; I can gather them..."

"No need..." Yan Xing interrupted. "We won’t engage the Poison Flies at low altitude; we just need to guard against the limited number of Bipedal Flying Dragons from the Heize Werewolf rebels.

"The air force has assembled.

"We shall first launch the initial wave of airstrikes against the Heize Werewolf rebels, then land at the frontline airport to rest and prepare for the second wave.

"Stay close, and report any issues to the battlefield liaison officer at any time."

After speaking, Yan Xing spurred Flyshadow towards the northwest. Behind him, the Griffons, sensing the impending battle, let out exhilarated cries and followed in pursuit.

Erelado didn’t understand... how could they attack the ground rebels without engaging in low-altitude combat? But since Yan Xing had already led the Griffon Troop on the assault, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and lead the Elf Squadron to follow, all the while prepared to flee with them at the first sign of an unfavorable situation.

Yan Xing glanced back at the elves following behind the Griffon Troop, then turned his attention forward.

The Eternal Domain’s main ground forces and supply units had left Bloodcrown Mountain City the previous night. After two days of marching through the jungle, they would reach the outskirts of Heize.

This was the march time with guidance from friendly Werewolves familiar with the depths of the swamp; otherwise, let alone arriving on time, many soldiers would have died in the ubiquitous traps of the swamp.

In the meantime, the Beak Eagles would airlift heavy weapons to the frontline airport. Duan’er, who had arrived first, would lead the conscripts from the Southern Camp to transport these heavy weapons to their attack positions.

When the main force arrived, they could immediately launch a total assault on the Heize Werewolf rebels.

The task of the Eternal Territory Air Force was to contend with the Heize Werewolf rebels’ airpower for regional air superiority and to ensure air transport proceeded unhindered.

This was why Yan Xing said there was no need to engage in low-altitude combat with the Heize Werewolf rebels; they only needed to coordinate with the transport planes’ arrival times to contain the enemy within the Heize area.

The mixed air force of Griffons and Pegasi swiftly passed over the swamp at an altitude of one thousand meters.

Below, plumes of colored smoke occasionally appeared, guiding the air cluster.

At a higher altitude, a drone squadron flew in synchronized formation. Accompanying them were ten armored Battle Griffins, their turbo-boosted jet engines operating at low power to maintain a low-speed cruise.

Behind them were five Beak Eagle Transport Planes, filled with heavy weapons for warfare.

"All combat units, attention! All combat units, attention! We are ten kilometers from the edge of the Heize region. Everyone, switch to combat mode!

"Each squad, deploy into your assigned tactical formations!"

Chui Chui’s voice sounded in the headsets of all airborne personnel. The cruising Griffon battle group immediately fanned out to either side, swiftly forming low, medium, and high echelons.

The large formation completed its maneuver in less than a minute, startling the Elf Squadron following behind.

In the blink of an eye, the Griffon Troop, which had been in a tight formation, suddenly spread out, covering a five-kilometer-wide battle line.

Such speed and order were something even the most elite Elf Pegasus Knights could not achieve.

Then, Yan Xing led several Griffons to the front. The Griffon squadron advanced in sequence, transitioning from a line formation to a V-shaped attack formation.

The entire Griffon squadron flew into the Heize area with blatant audacity.

As the reserve team, the Elf Squadron slightly expanded their formation and continued to follow behind the Griffon Troop.

Meanwhile, various status magic spells were cast throughout the Griffon and Pegasus formations.

Heroes of the human and Elf races were casting status magic spells on their own soldiers, striving to raise everyone’s combat power to its peak before the engagement.