Mysteries of Immortal Puppet Master

Chapter 613: Chapter 173: Enemy Attack_2

“Sigh!”

“The enemy came prepared, specifically employing tactics to suppress our forces.”

Ning Zhuo withdrew his gaze, with Divine Sense: “More crucially, whether there are troops ambushed within this poison fog.”

“Fortunately, we have the camp to rely on, possessing certain geographical advantages.”

“From what I observe, we should first attempt to defend; if the timing isn’t right, then retreat.”

Liu Er nodded: “That’s the only option left.”

Currently, the enemy’s situation is unclear, and Three Generals Camp is in a passive position.

The construction of the camp is not easy and it includes many defensive capabilities, which is one of the advantages of Three Generals Camp.

In this situation, choosing to defend on the spot is the best strategy.

If the enemy is ambushed all around, rashly abandoning the camp is like voluntarily giving up their advantage and diving into the enemy’s ambush, ensuring massive damage to Three Generals Camp.

“All troops, hold your positions!” Liu Er ordered loudly.

Immediately after, he used Divine Sense to inquire: “Who can venture out and test the details of the poison fog for our army?”

Zhang Hei immediately responded loudly.

Straightaway, Guan Hong also indicated that he could move out.

Liu Er remained silent in contemplation.

Ning Zhuo smiled slightly and immediately said: “General, I have Mechanical Soldiers that do not fear sacrifice. Let me first dispatch a mechanical squad to penetrate the fog.”

“If that fails, it’s not too late for General Guan and Zhang to strike.”

Liu Er immediately nodded, approving and anticipating Ning Zhuo’s actions.

Ning Zhuo promptly acted, pulling out a pair of Mechanical Puppets from his Storage Waist Belt.

The Mechanical Puppet squad immediately charged out of Three Generals Camp, rushing toward the foot of the mountain, directly entering the poison fog.

There were no enemy troops in the poison fog, only a Golden Core Cultivator.

It was the poison-wielding Diao Ye.

Diao Ye, with dark red skin and a face like an evil ghost, upon seeing the Mechanical Puppets entering the poison fog, promptly cast a spell.

The poison fog enveloped the Mechanical Puppets, penetrating from every crevice internally and externally, conducting intense corrosion.

Soon, these Mechanical Puppets burned fiercely like candles, getting shorter and slower as they moved forward, eventually stopping midway, completely unable to move.

Ning Zhuo sensed this and reported back to Liu Er: “We did not encounter large enemy forces. But the corrosion of this poison fog is intense, if it drifts into our camp, our troops risk heavy casualties.”

Liu Er nodded: “We must employ methods to block this poison fog.”

Ning Zhuo also advised: “In the face of potential battle, we must conserve our military strength.”

“I can conduct a ritual, or set up a Static Array specifically to guard against the poison fog.”

At the moment, Three Generals Camp is in a defensive stance, fixed in the camp. The range for using arrays has expanded greatly, including both Dynamic and Static Arrays.

Really, the types and contents of Static Arrays are far more numerous than Dynamic Arrays!

Liu Er pondered: “The military advisor’s Mana also needs to be conserved, setting up a Static Array is the first choice.”

Thus, Ning Zhuo commanded several Cultivators to hurriedly begin setting up the Static Array around the camp.

Spurt, spurt.

A series of spears flew out, hitting many Cultivators setting up the array outside Three Generals Camp, piercing them on the spot!

“Hahaha.” A boastful male voice came, “You all are too naive! Setting up an array under my watch? You all must die!”

Ning Zhuo’s pupils contracted slightly, immediately recognizing the voice’s owner: “It’s the venomous Wulan.”

The soldiers of Three Generals Camp started to slightly stir.

They could not locate Wulan, but their own were being shot and killed by him one by one, a strong blow to their morale.

Liu Er immediately spoke to boost morale, while sending more soldiers to participate in setting up the Static Array.

“Wulan, come out!” Guan Hong, upon Liu Er’s military order, rushed out of the camp alone.

He held the Blood Dragon Saber in one hand, patrolling around, pretending ignorance, and suddenly, with a flick of the wrist, cleaved with his saber.

A dragon’s cry sounded.

Blood splattered everywhere!

Wulan snorted coldly, nearly being cleaved. In a critical moment, he lifted his poison-tipped spear, struggling to block the heavy, sharp blade edge.

Guan Hong stretched out his leg and kicked, sending Wulan flying.

Seeing Wulan’s miserable state, the soldiers of the Three Generals Camp cheered loudly, significantly boosting their morale.

“Quick, set up the formation as I instructed,” Ning Zhuo urged, commanding the soldiers to set up a Static Array in various places amidst the rush.

While Wulan was pursued by Guan Hong, Diao Ye seized the opportunity to deploy his Poison Technique.

Balls of poison mist, like huge rolling spheres, tumbled from the foot of the mountain up to its waist.

Liu Er and Zhang Hei struck in succession, detonating many of these poison mist giant spheres en route.

“Prepare the bed crossbows, shoot!” Ning Zhuo multitasked, directing Cultivators to operate several bed crossbows within the camp, firing huge crossbow bolts.

The crossbow bolts also burst many poison mist giant spheres.

Just as the Static Array was about to be successfully established, a sudden gust of Fierce Wind arose and a large swath of black clouds emerged from nowhere, rapidly covering the sky above the mountain!

Poisonous water fell from the black clouds, forming a continuous drizzle and creating a field of poison rain.

The poison rain soaked the mountain terrain, corroding it to form pools of poison water, from which numerous pitch-black poison snakes emerged.

Initially, these poison snakes were only at the Qi Refining Level. But soon, Foundation Establishment Level snakes appeared, as large as galloping horses.

In several of the largest pools of venom, the aura of the Golden Core Level was brewing.

The faces of Liu, Guan, Zhang, and Ning all turned solemn in an instant.

They recognized it.

Divine Skills—Ten Thousand Snake Poison Flow!

This was the trump card of Tu Ming, the High Priest of the Hundred Poison Tribe.

The deployment of this skill indicated that the enemy had at least one true lord at the Nascent Soul Level.

The Static Array was just a bit away from completion.

However, the downpour of poison rain and the attacking poison snakes created massive resistance.

In his hesitation, Ning Zhuo heard Liu Er decisively order a halt in the formation setup: “This is clearly Tu Ming’s strategy, trying to tempt us by the prospect of completing the formation, luring us to continue deploying troops.”

Complying with the military order, Ning Zhuo immediately withdrew his soldiers, sighing, “Ah, if only my Mechanical Puppets could take part in the formation setup under my command, that would be fantastic!”

His tone urgent: “Tu Ming once clashed with White Jade Camp, his Poison Technique is formidable. Our army lacks the foundation of White Jade Camp and cannot defend with our current military equipment. General, I suggest we launch an attack and retreat simultaneously. At the very least, we must prevent the poison fog from enveloping us!”

Liu Er nodded repeatedly. On this point, he and Ning Zhuo agreed.

The camp, though well-prepared, is vulnerable to Poison Techniques.

Clearly, the enemy planning this attack was smart, specifically sending Tu Ming, Diao Ye, and Wulan to deal with the Three Generals Camp.

Undoubtedly, the Three Generals Camp was at a significant disadvantage.

Liu Er started to maneuver the troops, forming a Battle Formation.

In such a situation, Ning Zhuo’s Light Body Swift Wind Formation would have been ideal. Alas, Ning Zhuo rarely participated in military drills, and the Three Generals Camp had scarcely practiced it.

Liu Er opted for the Triangle Arrow Formation, leaving Guan and Zhang to fend off Wulan and Diao Ye. He took the position at the Array Heart, with Ning Zhuo occupying the Array Eye.

The Triangle Arrow Formation successfully solidified. The defensive trenches outside the military camp were filled with venom, and all defensive structures were completely corroded.

Liu Er whistled sharply, Guan and Zhang delivered a severe blow to their opponents and swiftly retreated into the military formation.

Ning Zhuo immediately retreated to the central area of the military formation, with Guan and Zhang taking over the two Array Eyes.

Unlike inexperienced Ning Zhuo, once Guan and Zhang entered the formation, the entire army felt a surge in Military Power, and the Battle Formation ran several times smoother.

Seeing the Three Generals Camp break out from the camp, Wulan and Diao Ye dared not approach any closer.

At this moment, with the boost in Military Power focused on Liu, Guan, and Zhang, their individual combat power became extremely formidable.

Previously, Wulan dared to engage in close combat with Guan Hong, wielding weapons. Now, upon sensing any hint of a charge from any of the three generals, he immediately retreated far away.

This was no joking matter!

A slight carelessness could cost him his life.

The previous ambush battle made both Liangzhu Country and Thousand Peak Forest realize the capabilities and tactics of both sides.

The powerhouses of Thousand Peak Forest gained a deep understanding of the might of the military formations, and now acted with extreme caution in combat!

The Three Generals Camp charged to the foot of the mountain.

Liu Er raised the Xuanhuang Sword, executed Military Art, and bestowed protection on the entire army.

Ning Zhuo, meanwhile, activated a Spell, fanning strong winds to fend off the approaching poison fog.