East Domain Battlefield.
The Military Council field army and the East Domain coalition camps were only a hundred li apart, separated by a relatively narrow river.
News of the South Domain's rebellion reached the East Domain coalition. After four consecutive defeats, their morale had been at rock bottom, but now their spirits surged, soldiers roaring with excitement—because not only had the South Domain rebelled, it was also sending three million troops to reinforce the East Domain coalition.
But on the Military Council field army's side, the situation was exactly the opposite. Just as victory seemed within reach, the news that the South Domain would send three million troops arrived. The East Domain coalition already outnumbered the Military Council army, and after four battles, the gap had narrowed. Now, with another three million fresh troops coming, how could they possibly win?
So, the previously high-spirited Military Council field army instantly became dejected; many soldiers even grew anxious and fearful.
Invincible Yan saw the change in morale with his own eyes and felt deeply troubled, but had no solution.
With no other choice, he could only summon his generals for a council of war.
Inside the command tent, Invincible Yan sat at the head, sweeping his gaze across the assembled generals and noticing that their faces all showed varying degrees of worry and concern.
If even the generals were like this, what about the soldiers?
For a moment, Invincible Yan felt even heavier at heart. He said in a deep voice, "Look at yourselves—why the long faces? Did we lose a battle or something?"
As soon as he said this, all the generals showed looks of shame.
Commander, it's not that we're being pessimistic, but just as victory was in sight, the South Domain joined in—and that's three million troops!" sighed a general in his fifties.
Invincible Yan sneered, "So what if it's three million? As long as we wipe out the East Domain coalition before the South Domain army arrives, the victory could still be ours!"
Another general said, "Commander, although the East Domain coalition has lost four times, they still have three million troops. Now, their morale is soaring while our soldiers are all dispirited. Defeating them before the South Domain army arrives won't be easy—unless they agree to a decisive battle with us!"
Hearing the last line, Invincible Yan's eyes suddenly lit up. He slapped the table and exclaimed, "That's right! As long as we force them into a decisive battle, the outcome is still up in the air!"
But in this situation, would the enemy agree to a decisive battle with us?" asked one general.
Not necessarily impossible!" Invincible Yan replied with a confident smile.
Hearing that Invincible Yan had a plan, all the generals became energized. The older general asked eagerly, "Commander, what brilliant strategy do you have?"
Invincible Yan organized his thoughts and said, "Have you noticed that in these four battles, although the East Domain coalition lost every time, their discipline and formations have become increasingly tight?"
That's true!