After several days of preparation, the army of Hei Tribe marched toward Dong Tribe's first defensive line. Massive Gu worms loaded with enormous amounts of resources moved in a long procession guarded by Gu Masters. At the front of the caravan sat Fang Yuan atop a rhinoceros-like Gu beast platform.
Hei Lou Lan sat beside him, while behind them stood Huo Xiu Bei, commander of Hei Tribe's elite forces. Though the distance was great, they would arrive at the first defensive line within only six days.
Fang Yuan had his eyes closed, concentrating on organizing the information within his mind when Hei Lou Lan spoke.
"We need to move faster. Dong Fang Yu Liang is a wisdom path Gu Master. The more information and time he gains, the deeper we fall into his schemes."
The tribe leaders hummed in agreement, though some hesitated. As for the demonic path experts, they did not dare voice their opinions.
Several people glanced toward Fang Yuan, who remained silently cultivating with closed eyes while observing the overall situation.
Hei Lou Lan slightly turned his head and frowned upon seeing those people looking toward Fang Yuan expectantly. This was not good. Chang Shan Yin was merely a Gu Master from a large tribe, yet for Hei Lou Lan, having someone with such influence within the Hei alliance was far from ideal.
"The problem is that he controls an enormous wolf army, and his strength is truly overwhelming… Should I let him launch the first assault in battle?" Hei Lou Lan felt tempted by the thought.
If Chang Shan Yin failed, would he not suffer a tremendous loss in reputation and lose countless wolves? But the downside was equally obvious—if he won the battle alone, then his influence within the alliance might surpass Hei Lou Lan himself!
Hei Lou Lan firmly rejected the idea and instead spoke aloud.
"But with Brother Chang Shan Yin here, even if Dong Fang Yu Liang planned for several years, he still would not be able to withstand a single assault from Brother Chang!"
"That's right! Lord Chang Shan Yin commands six hundred thousand wolves! With a single wave of his hand, the heavens and earth would drown beneath them!"
"The Wolf King Chang Shan Yin… Just one Wolf Emperor is enough to balance the armies. With two Wolf Emperors, we gain the upper hand. With three, victory is already ours!"
On the surface, these people drowned Fang Yuan in praise, but in truth, they wanted him to take action personally. Would it not be wonderful if wolves died instead of Gu Masters from their own tribes? And even better if one or two Wolf Emperors belonging to Chang Shan Yin died as well.
"Nothing but fools." Fang Yuan sneered inwardly, yet his words were heroic.
"Brother Hei Lou Lan, why not let me personally take action?! Dong Fang Yu Liang alone is not someone worthy of fear. The entire Dong Tribe is nothing I fear!"
Fang Yuan's words were imposing and domineering, instantly silencing everyone present.
Dong Tribe was a super force of Northern Plains and possessed Immortal Gu Masters. Speaking lightly of Dong Tribe was certainly not wise.
"Hahaha! Brother Chang Shan Yin, your battle spirit truly burns fiercely! In a few days, a magnificent battle shall await you. If you wish, you may try destroying the defensive line alone! Hahaha! I truly wish to see the expression Dong Fang Yu Liang shows when he witnesses Brother Chang's wolves!"
Hei Lou Lan laughed loudly as the armor on his massive body rattled violently while he patted Fang Yuan's shoulder. Yet inwardly, he felt somewhat uncertain.
Several days later.
As expected, the Hei alliance arrived before the first defensive line established by Dong Tribe and its allies. Tens of thousands of Gu Masters gathered, staring in shock at the defensive line built by Dong Tribe.
Even Fang Yuan was slightly surprised.
"This defensive line is far stronger than the one Dong Tribe built in my previous life… Interesting. The ink effect has already begun to appear."
Fang Yuan observed for a while and quickly identified several weak points that could be exploited to create fatal breaches.
However, Hei Lou Lan and the others wore extremely grim expressions. One tribe leader tried to speak several times, only to repeatedly open and close his mouth before falling silent.
Simply put, this defensive line was far too powerful. If they wished to break through it, they would have to sacrifice enormous numbers of Gu Masters!
Hei Lou Lan smiled inwardly when he realized the opportunity. He deliberately revealed a troubled expression as he addressed Fang Yuan.
"Brother Chang, as you can see, this defensive line is extremely difficult… I do not believe even you can launch the first assault."
Yet contrary to Hei Lou Lan's expectations, Fang Yuan calmly replied:
"Brother Hei Lou Lan, did I not tell you already? Dong Tribe is nothing I fear. I am a true man of Northern Plains—such petty tricks are useless against me!"
Hei Lou Lan was stunned by the Wolf King's audacity and wanted to speak, but with a command from Fang Yuan, six hundred thousand wolves unleashed a deafening howl.
Awoooo!!
Awoooo!!
The oppressive atmosphere of the battlefield shattered beneath the wolves' howls that shook heaven and earth. Behind the alliance army appeared a complete ocean of wolves. Like a sea of countless colors, ordinary wolves, beast kings, and even three Wolf Emperors surged forward together.
The wolves became frenzied as they charged toward the fortified defensive line.
"That damned Wolf King actually has this many wolves!"
"Hmph! A mere trick! This defensive line was specifically designed by Lord Dong Fang Yu Liang to deal with the Wolf King!"
Awoooo!!
Fang Yuan released a deep howl, and the already frenzied wolves entered an entirely different state. Under his control, the wolves spread out into a loose formation while enduring the rain of attacks from Dong Alliance Gu Masters.
The attacks smashed into the wolves. The weaker wolves collapsed instantly, while the stronger ones suffered grievous injuries before being healed by smoke.
"Rank five Wolf Smoke Gu and Wolf Howl Gu… It seems they are being used as the core of auxiliary killer moves!"
Everyone's pupils shrank as they looked toward Fang Yuan with entirely new eyes.
BOOOM!!
Part of the defensive line exploded when a Crimson Flame Wolf Ten Thousand Beast King charged forward madly. Its massive body was unstoppable!
The other wolves surged through the breach while some climbed atop one another to leap over walls and trenches, or simply formed bridges with their corpses.
The loose formation allowed easier maneuvering and greatly reduced casualties from enemy attacks. Under Fang Yuan's concentrated control, the wolves had already reached the defensive line itself.
Hei Lou Lan and the others watched with open mouths at the Wolf King's godlike skill and could not help but think:
"This level has already surpassed master level!"
"Could he be a quasi-grandmaster in enslavement path?! No… what if he is already a grandmaster?!"
Hei Lou Lan involuntarily raised both his evaluation and caution toward the Wolf King. This level of skill truly surpassed ordinary master level. Anyone with experience could see it immediately!
"Master level is already exceedingly rare among mortals. Only geniuses or future Immortal Gu Master seeds can reach such a level before immortal ascension… As for quasi-grandmaster or grandmaster level, perhaps only one in a thousand Gu Masters can achieve it!"
One rank five tribe leader That knows some knowledge evaluated with envy.
Within Dong Tribe's public blessed land—
Dong Fang Chang Fan observed the battle with great interest.
"Interesting… This person is Chang Shan Yin, correct? This level is indeed already close to grandmaster level. Though he is probably only a quasi-grandmaster, he is merely a step away from breakthrough… Truly astonishing talent. What a pity that Hei Tribe already intends to recruit him."
Dong Fang Chang Fan sighed regretfully before casually making a deduction.
"Oh? I actually failed to deduce his background? Interesting."
Countless thoughts instantly emerged within Dong Fang Chang Fan's mind as star thoughts collided like lightning.
Dong Fang Chang Fan was the number one wisdom path Immortal Gu Master in Northern Plains! A wisdom path grandmaster who had led Dong Tribe's legendary rise into one of the Northern Plains' super tribes.
And his achievements did not stop at wisdom path alone. Publicly, he cultivated star path as a secondary path while wisdom path remained his main path. Secretly, however, he also researched blood path, phantom path, soul path, and enslavement path.
Whether in Fang Yuan's previous life or this one, he was truly a monstrous existence.