Meanwhile, at the World Tower, the command center for the War of Light.
Du Yan named this operation to eliminate the True God Cult the War of Light.
It signified that his side, the side of light, would ultimately triumph over the side of darkness.
The entire world's strategic landscape was laid bare here.
The Valen Empire was now completely surrounded by the allied forces. Only the monster forests nearby were experiencing intense energy fluctuations, yet the forests themselves were not expanding.
Other borderlines had been pushed inward by the allied forces by tens, even hundreds of kilometers.
Aside from a few isolated army encounters ending in defeat, other front-line armies were progressing at lightning speed.
"Heh, this True God Cult truly got lucky. At such a critical juncture, the monster forests actually stopped expanding!"
"Otherwise, the monsters within the forests alone would have been enough to inflict heavy losses on the True God Cult!"
A staff officer of the allied forces said with a helpless sigh.
"But regardless, the allied forces' attacks have been remarkably effective. The most successful advance so far has been by the Krenia Empire, formerly the second strongest nation and now the strongest. Their army is advancing on three fronts, and their main force has already captured three cities, with significant victories!"
Another staff officer said excitedly.
From the map, it was evident that the white allied forces had already carved up the dark Valen Empire into pieces.
The Krenia Empire's main force resembled a sharp sword plunging fiercely into the heart of the Valen Empire.
"Precisely. At this rate, we should achieve a complete victory within three months!"
"All of this is thanks to the support and planning of the teacher and the heads of state. Eradicating the forces of darkness from their cradle is the most gratifying accomplishment!"
Du Yan said with evident satisfaction.
"No, the situation is not as optimistic as you imagine!"
An old man, who had been silently observing the map without speaking, suddenly said.
"Hm? It's already like this, and victory is practically assured. Why do you still say it's not optimistic?"
"Sir, you are simply too cautious. In this situation, can the True God Cult still cause any significant trouble?"
"Hundreds of years ago, we wiped out the True God Cult even at its peak, let alone now!?"
"If anyone should be pessimistic, it should be the True God Cult. Just look at their pathetic territory!"
"Indeed. It's a shame that the allied forces still have nearly a million men on the way; it seems they won't be needed!"
The staff officers said cheerfully.
"Nonsense, utter nonsense! The enemy's strength far surpasses our imagination!"
The old man frowned and repeatedly shook his head.
"Teacher, what is your advice?"
Du Yan asked respectfully.
The others were unaware of this old man's identity, as he rarely appeared in public.
However, Du Yan knew that whether it was martial arts, strategy, or governance, there was nothing his teacher did not understand.
"Firstly, we must clarify one point: are we here to eliminate the True God Cult, or to partition the Valen Empire?"
The old man asked.
"Of course, we are here to eliminate the True God Cult, and partitioning the Valen Empire is merely incidental!"
A staff officer replied dismissively.
"Then what is the point of you discussing how many territories of the Valen Empire have been captured?"
"As far as I know, the Valen Empire has concentrated all its strongest troops in the capital region, and the main forces of all non-human races are also there."
"The surrounding cities have few defenders, so their capture is only natural."
"The battle for the capital is the most crucial. And do not forget, the capital of the Valen Empire is protected by the Wall of Ten Thousand Ren, left behind by ancient deities."
"Crossing such a high wall will not be easy!"
The old man said slowly.
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's mood turned somber.
Let alone the elite troops of the non-human races, the mere sight of that cloud-piercing high wall was enough to make one's heart falter.
Such a city was indeed incredibly difficult to conquer.
"Even so, at most, it will just take us some effort to eliminate the True God Cult. How can you say their strength surpasses ours?"
Someone asked.
"Look at these two battles!"
The old man pointed to two battles in the south and east.
"In the eastern battle, the Kingdom of Lake lost over forty thousand men, while the enemy had fewer than a hundred casualties!"
"The battle in the south is even more exaggerated. The allied forces of fifteen nations were completely annihilated, and along with them, the Qinxi Empire in the south was also destroyed. And all it took was one person to act!"
The old man paused here, and seeing that everyone had grasped the seriousness of the situation, he continued:
"The reason why the armies on other fronts are progressing smoothly is not because the True God Cult is weak, but because they have not encountered any strong individuals!"
"Once the strong individuals from the True God Cult in the east and south return, what chance will we have of winning?"
These words left everyone speechless.
"Then... Teacher, have you already devised a plan?!"
Du Yan asked.
"Indeed. There is a surprise force. If things go as planned, they have already infiltrated the enemy's capital!"
The old man smiled slightly, his eyes revealing a hint of ruthlessness and cunning.
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