Xiao Kangcheng slightly shook his head, seeing the people around still enthusiastically discussing the matters of Yangyuan Peak, he refrained from questioning Zhu Xing further.
Clearly, this was not the time for doubt; this group that had just ascended to the Cold Resistance Level was brimming with confidence. If he voiced his concerns, it might disrupt their morale.
Step......
Suddenly, there was a faint sound of footsteps from the living quarters at the back of the main hall.
Xiao Kangcheng immediately stood up straight, facing the front of the main hall.
Among the over two hundred people in the hall, all having Cold Resistance cultivation, if Xiao Kangcheng could hear the footsteps from the back quarters, so could everyone else.
Thus, it was not just him; everyone who was chatting instantly fell silent, stood at their respective positions, facing the front of the main hall, with solemn expressions and upright postures.
The previously lively hall fell silent at once.
Step... Step... Step...
As the sounds in the hall ceased, the footsteps from the back quarters became exceptionally clear.
Soon, from the side wing at the back of the hall, Xia Hong, clad in black, came out with a smile. He first surveyed the people, then proceeded to the main seat to sit down.
Seeing him take his seat, Xia Chuan, Yuwen Dao, and others in the front led the more than two hundred people in the hall to bow to him in unison:
"Greetings, Lord!"
"No need for formalities, please rise!"
After indicating for everyone to rise, Xia Hong directly addressed Xia Chuan, asking, "Are all the Cold Resistance Level individuals from the camp here?"
Xia Chuan stepped forward half a step, cupped his hands, and said, "Reporting to the Lord, as of nightfall, there are a total of 214 Cold Resistance Level individuals in the camp. Except for Xiao Ning and Xiao Yu, who are pregnant and unable to e, the remaining 212 have been accounted for."
Upon hearing this, Xia Hong was slightly stunned, remembering that Xiao Ning and Xiao Yu were both heavily pregnant. If he recalled correctly, Xiao Ning was due to give birth next month.
"Xiao..."
Xia Hong originally wanted to inquire about Xiao Ning’s situation, but thinking it was clearly not the right time, he stopped himself. Then, turning his thoughts elsewhere, he glanced at Li Xuanling sitting to his left and then smilingly addressed the crowd:
"With 214 Cold Resistance Level individuals, our Great Xia truly has an abundance of talent. You probably all know the reason I’ve gathered you here today, so I won’t waste words. I’ll directly tell you your mission..."
After pausing, Xia Hong raised his hand to point to the map behind the main seat, continuing, "In the past three months, I’ve led the Cloud Dragon Army and Dragon Martial Army to eliminate almost all the Cold Beasts within the Yanglu Realm. Now, the area covered by dense fog only surrounds a five-kilometer radius around Yangyuan Peak.
This five-kilometer area is currently occupied by one Frost Wolf Clan and one Snow Mane Clan, each numbering over five hundred. Besides these clans, there are seven small groups formed by Advanced Cold Beasts, each numbering over twenty. The Cloud Dragon Army and Dragon Martial Army can’t eliminate them, so I have to call upon you."
Using a charcoal pencil, Xia Hong marked Yangyuan Peak on the map, then clearly indicated the specific locations of the Frost Wolf and Snow Mane clans, as well as the positions of the seven Cold Beast groups.
"I’ve numbered these nine locations based on their strength. Number 1 is the Snow Mane Clan, Number 2 the Frost Wolf Clan, while Numbers 3 through 9 represent the seven small groups of Advanced Cold Beasts.
Tonight, I will attempt to place bait five kilometers north of Yangyuan Peak.
If successful, luring those Cold Beast groups one by one will result in a smooth operation tonight. You’ll just follow me to eliminate the Cold Beasts, facing little danger.
However, if an accident occurs and all those Cold Beasts are drawn at once by my bait, then the situation won’t be favorable. Your task is to split up all the Advanced Cold Beasts into different areas to prevent them from gathering, as their bined destructive power is too great.
The Cloud Dragon Army and Dragon Martial Army aren’t as effective against the Advanced Cold Beasts, and I still need them to deal with the Frost Wolf and Snow Mane clans. Therefore, the main force at the start tonight consists of you two hundred Cold Resistance individuals.
You are 212 in total, led by Li Xuanling, Li Tiancheng, Hou Jing, Xia Chuan, Yuwen Dao, Chen Yingyuan, and Peng Bo. Divide into seven teams with equal numbers.
If I’m able to lure those Cold Beasts out in batches, the seven teams will follow me in hunting them. If an accident happens, with all the Beasts charging at once, you’ll do as I’ve just said, with each captain leading their team to draw the Beasts into different areas.
The strength of these Advanced Cold Beasts is formidable; I don’t expect you to successfully hunt them. Just draw them away, and with my assistance, we should be able to kill them without much trouble. Your role is to draw them away and then wait for my support. Understood?"
Bait placed five kilometers away can lure the Cold Beasts around Yangyuan Peak?
Most were skeptical, yet a few, like Xia Chuan and Yuwen Dao, seemed to have guessed Xia Hong’s bait.
"Understood!"
Despite their doubts, their inherent trust in Xia Hong led them to give the most resolute answer.
"Alright, divide into groups now. Remember, the goal is to lure them, not to hunt the Advanced Cold Beasts, so distribute your team’s strength evenly!"
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