Five days later, after fully absorbing the source fragment given by Sifuer, Pei Yan led a group of people through the towering mountains and ridges. Whether it was that the slow-witted Demon Race finally came to their senses or that his actions that day had indeed had a deterrent effect, Pei Yan didn't expect that after coming out, Sifuer would show great enthusiasm for his reconnaissance mission. Leohard, who had been severely humiliated by Ye Ruozai a few days ago, surprisingly volunteered to make up for his mistakes by serving as a guide for the team.

Initially, Pei Yan and the others believed that the so-called help was actually surveillance, and they were prepared for any subtle undermining. However, they were surprised when Leohard not only dropped his previous arrogance but also positioned himself humbly and followed Pei Yan's instructions dutifully, with an expression that Pei Yan found inscrutable.

Pei Yan would not believe that his intimidation really made this group thoroughly submit, yet he couldn't figure out the key factor. Now, he regretted exposing his surveillance tactics too early. It was manageable with others and the place, but Sifuer and Bailang were extremely guarded against him.

Although his nanomechanical insects were well-concealed and the other side couldn't track them down, whenever discussing confidential matters, they used little tricks that caused the insects, despite capturing their interactions, to record no sound. Moreover, without enough data, he couldn't rely on Suzi to interpret Demon lip language as he would in the present world. He could only watch the two mouthing words like a silent film.

The inability to constantly monitor enemy movements worried Pei Yan. Now, he could only rely on Suzi to keep collecting the images of the Demon Race speaking to analyze them in the database while expanding the surveillance radius around the refuge. If there were any signs of adverse activities, he would either strike ruthlessly or swiftly retreat with his people.

"Mr. Shitang, up ahead is the location of the Disaster Pillar in Bull Territory, on the left side of the Throat of Misfortune. We are about to enter the territory shrouded by the Red Disaster!" Leohard's words interrupted Pei Yan's thoughts, pulling him back to reality.

Rising to suspend himself in mid-air, the red horizon was visible from afar. Landing on the ground, Pei Yan first released a large number of nanomechanical insects for long-distance reconnaissance, then sat under a big tree to strategize with a tablet.

Ye Ruozai and the other two formed a triangular formation to guard him, while Leohard and his group spontaneously moved to the other side to rest a bit while waiting for Pei Yan's next orders.

Watching the four who had changed from their Investigation Hall uniforms into neat and agile battle outfits, holding alchemical tools that emitted strange lights occasionally for recording, Leohard's subordinates were both resistant and curious. They couldn't understand why their commander, who had previously been extremely resistant to cooperation, was now so cooperative.

At this moment, leaning against the tree pretending to drink water while watching Pei Yan from the corner of his eye, Leohard was considering another angle regarding Pei Yan's true identity. Besides Bailang, Sifuer had only confided in a few trusted investigators. His mind was gradually accepting the theory that Pei Yan was actually a descendant of the Demon Race nobility. In his view, such a powerful figure could not have been born in the Foundation Plane; only the Demon Blood in him could explain everything.

Throughout this journey, the Demon God's aura emanating from Pei Yan grew stronger, further confirming his thoughts. To him, losing to his fellow race was not a matter of shame, even if this person was just an underling of the same race. Whenever he thought of this, he would look at Ye Ruozai with an unintentionally disdainful gaze, as if to say, "What does it matter how strong one is in the Foundation Plane, when they serve my kin?" Each time he thought this, the frustration within him was released slightly.

"Alas, is every terrain like this?" After a while, Pei Yan exclaimed in a low voice as he stared at the image on the screen.

"Is it that bad?" Ye Ruozai turned her head and asked softly.

"Neither good nor bad! Leohard!" Pei Yan raised his voice to call out.

Upon hearing the summons, Leohard gestured for his subordinates to stay put and himself approached Pei Yan to await orders, only to see Pei Yan pointing at the map on the tablet and asking, "Can you understand this?"

"Yes, I can!" After all, he was the commander of the Knight Order. Though he hadn't led operations with such straightforward terrain maps before, with some comparison, he could comprehend it. Despite being slightly annoyed by Pei Yan's condescending question, Leohard could only swallow his annoyance and reply quietly.

"Ah, we've surveyed the terrain of eight Disaster Pillars in total. The Bull Territory garrison seems relatively small in scale." Pei Yan murmured, biting his finger, considering that with the current strength of the refuge and their cooperation, they should have no problem taking the place once they destroy the Disaster Pillar.

However, after two days of reconnaissance, Pei Yan also discovered detailed information on the distribution of Disaster Legion's Disaster Pillars. Although each pillar controls a sizable territory, the distance between them is quite short. The arrangement of all Disaster Pillars is essentially in a protective stance, either by pairs or in threes.

Between territories, there are normally gaps; once the all-weather Red Disaster shrouding activates, the red disaster from within pillars expands outward, filling these gaps and joining them into one. Once that happens, any leftover Demon Race not taking shelter will be relentlessly hunted down by the Disaster Legion.

Here, named the Throat of Misfortune, on the left side is the Disaster Pillar territory of Bull Territory, adjacent to which lies the Napas Valley and a significant Disaster Pillar there. Pei Yan estimated that at his speed, without flying, it would take about half a day to reach there, whereas for the Disaster Legion, the minions wouldn't be that quick. The elite vanguard would take at least most of the day to support Bull Territory, meaning they have half a day to conclude the battle.

"If we attack Bull Territory, will enemies from Napas Valley offer support? How will they do it?" Pei Yan asked, pointing at the blank area on the tablet map.

Hearing Pei Yan's question, Leohard pondered momentarily before standing up and shouting to the crowd, "Kodwen! We need you here!"

A moment later, this veteran of many battles, after hearing Pei Yan's question and examining the detailed terrain map on the tablet, couldn't help but touch his sparse stubble and remark ruefully, "Young man, seeing what you've done these past two days, I'm starting to believe you might really destroy the Disaster Pillar. Just don't disappoint me again."