Luo Kai still wanted to ask Scarlet Cloud about the usage of water power. However, she had already disappeared when he walked out, so he could only return helplessly.
Outside, dark clouds covered the sky and it was raining cats and dogs. For a mountainous area like Mount Tieheng, it was a rare rainstorm. The heavy rain washed away the smoke from the war, and the air became fresh again.
Luo Kai walked aimlessly for a while and stopped in a small alley. He stood quietly in the heavy rain. He suddenly understood the strength of an Elementalist. An Elementalist's strength did not lie in their physical body or combat, but in their ability to control local weather. Just like today, the heavy rain that he and Scarlet Cloud had guided together would definitely cause floods or even mudslides if it continued.
If he thought about it carefully, water was the most important weather regulator. It could bring warm air, but it could also bring cold air. When it left, drought would envelop the land.
Although Elementalists like them could only bring about local weather changes, humans and all other life forms were insignificant in the face of nature's power. If there was a large-scale mudslide, this fortress that was said to be invincible would also collapse.
After thinking it through, Luo Kai no longer persisted in asking for advice on how to deal with the enemy using water power. He looked up at the dark clouds in the sky, and his heart began to beat faster. His consciousness penetrated the clouds and followed the clouds to disperse. The thick dark clouds gradually thinned under his consciousness and finally disappeared between heaven and earth.
The sky became clear and the sun returned to the land. After doing all that, Luo Kai rubbed his forehead tiredly. He felt that it was more tiring to disperse the clouds than to gather them. It was mainly because there were two people guiding the clouds, but now, he was alone.
At the moment, in the Combat Research Lab in the center of the Ironwood Fort, Scarlet Cloud stood by the window and stared at the sky in amazement. When she saw that the dark clouds had completely dispersed, she could not help but mumble to herself, "What a powerful spiritual power. I've really picked up a treasure this time."
"Miss Scarlet Cloud, what did you just say?"
There were a few men in military uniforms standing in the meeting room. One of the men had an epaulet with a flower and three stars on his shoulder. He was a general. There was only one general in Seongma Province, and that was the commander of the Tiger Troop, Chang Yuan. He had secretly returned to the Ironwood Fort.
"Nothing. Please continue." Hongyun turned around and sat down at the table.
Chang Yuan was a middle-aged man with white sideburns. He looked a little old. He looked at the rain outside the window that was gradually stopping. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Miss Hongyun, for this heavy rain. Mount Tieheng is located in a mountainous area. It is very short of water. With this heavy rain, the vegetation will be much more lush this year."
Seeing that Scarlet Cloud had no intention of speaking, Chang Yuan cleared his throat and continued, "Now that the Ironwood Fort is surrounded by the enemy and my Tiger Soul Legion is blocked outside, it can be said that we have reached the most dangerous moment. However, I think that this is a good opportunity. I have already ordered the Tiger Soul Legion to attack White Bone Ridge. Once we take down White Bone Ridge, we can bombard the southern camp of the Nanzhao Kingdom and force the enemy troops besieging the Ironwood Fort to retreat!"
The expression of an old man with the rank of Lieutenant General changed. He said, "This is the strategy of besieging Wei to rescue Zhao. It is indeed feasible, but it is too risky. Has General Chang asked for instructions from the Great Lord?"
Chang Yuan shook his head, "The situation on the battlefield changes rapidly. There is no time to ask for instructions from the Great Lord. Everyone knows that it is much easier to defend than to attack in this mountainous area. It is even more difficult for the Tiger Soul Legion to pass through the blockade than to attack White Bone Ridge. Moreover, the Tiger Soul Legion only has three days of rations. Now, we can only go for broke and occupy White Bone Ridge to attack the southern camp of the Nanzhao Kingdom."
"General, this is too risky. If the Tiger Soul Legion is unable to occupy White Bone Ridge in a short time and the Ironwood Fort is breached by the Nanzhao Kingdom, then we will be doomed eternally. Not only will all 200,000 soldiers be wiped out, the control of the entire Mount Tieheng will also fall into the hands of the Nanzhao Kingdom. I suggest that the Tiger Soul Legion return to the Ironwood Fort. As long as the Ironwood Fort is not lost, the Nanzhao Kingdom will not be able to do anything to us."
"The walls of the Ironwood Fort are all made of iron and stone. They are indestructible and have never been breached in countless wars. As long as everyone is careful not to be sabotaged by the spies of the Nanzhao Kingdom, it will never be breached."
"General, the problem now is that we can't replenish the supplies and ammunition. Moreover, most of the defending troops are Official Army and new recruits from various places. They have no experience at all."
The few generals below him all had opposing opinions. However, Chang Yuan was extremely forceful and refuted them one by one. The meeting room was instantly filled with arguments.
Hongyun did not utter a single word from the beginning to the end. She was silently spinning the teacup in her hand. She only stood up when she saw that the sky was turning dark outside the window, "Generals, I have something to attend to. I will take my leave first."
"Miss Hongyun, please wait."
Chang Yuan hurriedly called out to her. He hesitated and asked, "Miss Hongyun, may I know how many times you can control the heavy rain like just now?
How long can it last each time? "
Hongyun understood what he meant. The heavy rain would severely hinder the flight of the fighter jets. The combat power of various war machines would also be greatly reduced. Some of the crudely made ammunition cannons would even lose their combat power. The Ironwood Fort would not be affected much with the buildings blocking the rain. However, the Nanzhao Kingdom was completely exposed. The military tents would definitely not be able to block the rain. Their combat power would definitely be greatly reduced.
The generals present also understood what Chang Yuan meant. All of them looked over hopefully.
Hongyun frowned. She was obviously unhappy. However, she still explained patiently, "General Chang, we Elementalists are also humans. The heavy rain just now is the limit of a single person. We need to rest for at least a few days to recover after each guidance. I'm sorry that I can't help you."
Chang Yuan hurriedly waved his hand, "It's Seongma Province's blessing that Miss Hongyun is here to observe the battle. I was too abrupt."
After Hongyun left, Chang Yuan's gaze was still fixed on the door. After a long time, he sighed and said, "What a beautiful lady. What a pity!"
"General, if you're interested, why don't you interact more with this lady? If you can abduct an Elementalist, it'll be Seongma Province's blessing!"
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. I have to rush back to the Tiger Army's camp tonight. You must guard the Ironwood Fort. You can report to the Grand Leader and ask the War Department to assist in the defense of the city!"
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When the sky turned dark, the mercenary squad began to prepare and set off. Luo Kai put on a black combat uniform out of practice. This combat uniform was bulletproof. There were also ceramics stuffed in the chest and abdomen area. It was very uncomfortable to wear.
He picked a long gun. This was a semi-automatic assault rifle. It was equipped with a magazine and a scope. The caliber was bigger and the damage was more powerful. The key was that there were almost 30 bullets in the magazine. It was automatically loaded. It was unlike the old rifles he used before where he had to reload after every shot.
Then, he picked two tactical daggers and clipped them to his trousers. Looking through the mirror, he really looked like the special forces soldiers in the movies in his previous life. He was majestic and valiant. As expected, the clothes made the man.
After finishing their preparations, the five of them gathered in the underground garage. Gao Gang took a military map and assigned tasks. This time, they were going to break through the Nanzhao Kingdom's blockade and head to Pingshan Port. They had to figure out the layout of the blockade along the way.
This mission was not difficult for a Physique Warrior. No matter how the other party blocked it, it was impossible for there to be no gaps.
After speaking, Gao Gang looked at his watch from time to time. Finally, he said, "Alright, Sister Hong might not be coming. Let's go!"
Under the dark night, the six of them left the Ironwood Fort. As they left the range of the cannons on the Ironwood Fort's wall, the enemy's figures began to appear.
Black Bear walked at the front. This iron tower-like man not only had amazing strength, but his sense of smell was also very developed. He could distinguish the smell of animals and people from afar. In the dark, it was much more useful than sight. They quietly bypassed the enemy's sentry posts and patrolling soldiers.
Luo Kai walked at the back. His senses were more sensitive. At the same time, the night did not affect him much. Compared to the others who were cautious, he was more like a stroll in the garden.