NABC Chapter 251 Fog Locks Eagle Pass
Chapter 251 Fog Locks Eagle Pass
Chapter 251 Fog Locks Eagle Pass
Soon, under the silent gaze of the Heavenly Soul soldiers, the demoralized Fighting Spirit army, led by Zhang He and Wang Pan, walked out of the pass dejectedly.
Their weapons were scattered haphazardly behind them, forming two small metal mounds.
Zhang He, the garrison commander of Qiling Pass, was a burly middle-aged man whose face was ashen and whose steps were unsteady.
Wang Pan, the garrison commander of Longwei Road, appeared even older and more haggard.
At this moment, the two Soul Saints walked to the front of the army formation and bowed deeply towards Huo Yuhao and Li Kongming on the high platform.
The surrender ceremony was conducted in a subdued and solemn atmosphere.
The Heavenly Soul soldiers quickly stepped forward, confiscated the soul-guided devices used by the surrendered soldiers, and took them away in batches.
The gates of Qiling Pass and Longwei Pass were completely opened, symbolizing that the Ten Perilous Passes would no longer exist.
"Our knowledge is limited, and we are also unaware of the current defensive deployment of the Eight Columns."
"Since the fall of Dragon Throat Gorge and Ghost Gate Pass overnight, the center of gravity of the entire empire has been completely shrunk to the Eight Vertical and Horizontal Paths."
Zhang He's tone was extremely weary: "Now His Majesty the Emperor of Douling is the commander-in-chief there."
"Now the entire Douling Empire is a soldier; except for those who maintain essential local operations, almost everyone has enlisted."
"In the past, the eight vertical and horizontal axes were distributed as follows—"
Even after Zhang He and Wang Pan were taken away for resettlement, the atmosphere inside the central command tent did not ease much.
"There are four core checkpoints in the Eight Vertical and Horizontal Strategies."
Li Kongming pointed to the complex areas on the sand table representing the eight vertical and horizontal axes: "These are the watershed, the dragon head platform, the sand-sinking ferry, and the dragon-locking bridge."
"Back when it was still the Heavenly Dou Empire, these four fortified passes were the Heavenly Gates that guarded the eastern border."
"Now, thanks to the continuous reinforcement by the Douling royal family and the armament of soul guides, its defensive capabilities far surpass those of yesteryear."
Fenshuiguan controls the waterway, Longshoutai overlooks all directions, Chenshadu has a treacherous terrain, and Suolongqiao is a formidable stronghold.
The four passes are interconnected, and any change in one will affect the whole situation. Trying to launch a direct attack would come at an unimaginable cost.
The other four passes are the wings and foundation of these four cities.
Flying Eagle Pass, located on the flank of Dragon Head Platform, is the gathering place for the western air forces of the Douling Empire and a supply base for soul-guided aircraft.
Huoyun Pass, adjacent to Chensha Ferry, is a center for stockpiling supplies and storing heavy defensive soul guides.
Baicao City, located behind Fenshui Pass, is the largest military camp, medical center, and grain reserve base within the Eight Vertical and Horizontal Lines.
Yangguan Road is located after Suolong Bridge. Once opened up, there will be no more obstacles, and it will lead directly to the imperial city.
These eight cities are all located in river valleys and plains, with gentle terrain and a large population within their walls.
"Water attack is too costly."
Li Kongming pointed to Fenshui Pass: "Although the terrain of the Eight Vertical and Horizontal Passes is on a plain, the foundations of their core passes must have been specially reinforced. Moreover, the Eight Vertical and Horizontal Passes have a complex water diversion system. Flooding may not achieve the desired effect and could even cause widespread suffering, which would be contrary to the will of Heaven."
"Although the eight vertical and horizontal lines seem to be a unified whole, with each link interconnected and seemingly impenetrable, as a whole, there must be nodes. Pulling one thread may affect the whole. The core may be difficult to crack, but the wings may not be indestructible."
"Flying Eagle Pass, the wings of Dragon Head Platform, the heart of the western aerial power of Douling."
All eyes were on Li Kongming's fingertips: "Without air support and rapid maneuverability, Longshoutai's command of the eight directions has become like water without a source."
"Once Longshoutai is controlled, the flanks of Fenshuiguan and Chenshadu will be exposed, and the defense of Suolongqiao will be shaken due to the instability of its rear."
Xingyan frowned and said, "Since Flying Eagle Pass is a gathering place for aerial forces, its defenses must be formidable. Not only will it have anti-aircraft soul guides, but its ground defenses will also be strong. A direct assault will not be easy either."
"Who said we have to launch a full-scale attack?"
Long Aotian pointed to the projected soul tool: "The core is hard to penetrate, but the gaps in the wings are always wider than those in the core."
Dou Ling contracted its defenses and concentrated its forces within the eight passes.
Although these passes appear to be closely connected, in order to support a massive defense system, there may be gaps that can be exploited in the connecting areas and some non-core areas inside the passes.
"Especially when their attention is drawn to the front line of defense."
Huo Yuhao continued, "At that time, Li Shuai will launch a feint attack at the Fenshui Pass and Suolong Bridge defense lines, making the Douling Empire believe that we are testing the weak points of their core defense line, thus drawing their attention firmly to the front."
"Especially in the direction of Dragon Head Platform, we need to put immense pressure on Dou Linggan, causing him to subconsciously strengthen the defenses there, thereby slightly relaxing his vigilance against Flying Eagle Pass on the outer flank."
"Then I led a strike team to cripple the air superiority system of Flying Eagle Pass."
"No need for occupation, just devastating destruction will suffice."
Huo Yuhao decided to personally select a lean and highly capable assault team.
His plan was to use the terrain and soul skills as cover while he feigned an attack on the main battlefield to completely draw the attention of the Douling Empire, and then lead his squad to quietly infiltrate the weak gaps in the Flying Eagle Pass's defense system from the flanks or rear.
The operation was not intended to capture strongholds or inflict heavy casualties on the enemy.
Rather, the aim was to completely strip Eagle Pass of its function as the heart of air power, turning it instantly into an unusable steel tomb.
Considering that the Douling Empire would inevitably launch a fierce counterattack with all its might if the operation succeeded, and might even send the Dragon Head Terrace garrison to reinforce Flying Eagle Pass, the withdrawal of the assault team became a key issue, and Li Kongming made a contingency plan for this.
Successful paralysis will serve as a clear signal.
At that time, Li Kongming's feint attack in the direction of Longshoutai will instantly transform into a brief but extremely fierce real assault, with its spearhead aimed directly at Yingyi Bay, the strategic stronghold connecting Longshoutai and Feiying Pass.
If this node can be briefly controlled or severely damaged, the rapid ground reinforcement channel from Longshoutai to Feiyingguan can be effectively cut off.
Meanwhile, the immense chaos caused by paralysis within Flying Eagle Pass itself will provide the assault team with optimal cover for their retreat.
To ensure the smooth execution of the evacuation plan, Huo Yuhao and Li Kongming also made specific requests to the Tianhun Eastern Army, Tianhe Wuchen, and the Holy Dragon Brigade:
During the frontal offensive, it is necessary to reserve an elite rapid reaction force, commanded by a strong individual skilled in attacking fortified positions and covering the rear, and deployed in the direction of Eagle Wing Bay on standby.
Upon receiving Huo Yuhao's signal, the detachment will immediately launch a surprise attack on Eagle Wing Bay, with the mission of opening or maintaining a vital lifeline for the assault team.
In addition, Huo Yuhao pointed out that once Feiying Pass is confirmed to be paralyzed, Li Kongming's overall offensive strategy must be adjusted quickly, and the main attack direction should be shifted to Fenshui Pass or Chenshadu, which are exposed on the flank due to the paralysis of Feiying Pass, in order to maximize the strategic results of this surprise attack.
Although Zhang He and Wang Pan were unaware of the latest deployment of the Eight Columns and Horizontals, as the defenders of the last two passes of the Ten Dangerous Passes, they were very familiar with the surrounding geography.
Huo Yuhao's finger traced across the projection soul tool, pointing to one of the ancient river channels: "This ancient river channel dried up and silted up long ago due to the collision of the Sun and Moon Continents, causing geological changes. It is covered by vines and rock layers, making it a natural underground passage."
"This is the dark area that has emerged after their defense system expanded."
"Although my combat strength is strong, there are a large number of civilians inside the Eight Columns and Horizontals during this attack, so it is not advisable to cause too much bloodshed."
After saying this, Huo Yuhao looked at the many soul beasts sent by Di Tian: "Soul beast brothers."
"The three great rivers, Nutao, Qingshui, and Panlong, are home to many water-type soul beasts," Huo Yuhao said, looking at several ten-thousand-year-old soul beasts, "but only a few are truly powerful."
"At that time, you and Ice Emperor will be responsible for unifying the soul beasts in these great rivers and for opening up a passage at the entrance of the ancient riverbed. Make sure to leave no trace of forced destruction so that the people of Douling will think it is just natural weathering and loosening."
"And you will also create a large-scale, high-density fog."
As an air base, the defense of Flying Eagle Pass is naturally of paramount importance.
The high-altitude soul guide can easily lock onto and shoot down high-altitude targets.
However, the low altitude, especially the low altitude near the river surface shrouded in dense fog, is actually a blind spot and weak point for its detection and attack.
Dense fog not only obscures visibility but also greatly interferes with the accuracy of the soul-guided detector.
With the dense fog obscuring their vision and their movements stealthily along the riverbank, Huo Yuhao's assault team would face a significantly reduced risk of exposure.
The key to this battle lies in the combination of feinting to the east while attacking in the west and launching a central offensive.
A feint attack to draw attention.
Soul beasts opened up tunnels and created favorable weather conditions.
The assault team went straight for the heart.
Eagle Wing Bay serves as a buffer zone for enemy support.
Each link is interconnected and indispensable.
The key to breaking the deadlock lies in the wing of Flying Eagle Pass, which forms an impenetrable shield.
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