Zhao Yun was slightly surprised to hear this, not expecting to encounter enemies here. He asked, "How many soldiers are in this army?"
"Fifty thousand, likely a coalition of several lords. I will dispatch another army to assist you in a coordinated operation," Zhang Liang replied.
"Fifty thousand?" Upon hearing the enemy's numbers, Zhao Yun quickly said, "Minister Zhang Liang, I can handle this army with just one legion. My other legions have other matters to attend to, so allow me to manage this entirely."
Zhang Liang smiled at Zhao Yun's confidence. "General Zhao, the opponent's strength is not to be underestimated, perhaps not weaker than yourself. Are you sure about this? The Lord will surely hold you accountable if you fail."
Everyone knew Zhao Yun was highly valued by the Lord. However, Zhao Yun's individual combat command capabilities were not widely understood. Yet, Zhang Liang trusted the Lord's judgment; if Zhao Yun was so highly regarded, he must possess unique qualities.
Zhao Yun knew that with his twenty thousand 'Wu Dang Fei Jun' (Invincible Flying Army), he was at a disadvantage against fifty thousand. However, he had absolute confidence in his soldiers.
In this jungle environment, the 'Wu Dang Fei Jun's' strength could be maximized. Thus, Zhao Yun confidently responded, "Minister Zhang Liang, rest assured, I will stand by my words."
"Very well, then I shall see the strength of the 'Wu Dang Fei Jun'," Zhang Liang chuckled.
"We will not disappoint you, nor the Lord," Zhao Yun replied.
"I will send you the enemy's information and keep you updated on their movements," Zhang Liang said.
Subsequently, Zhang Liang sent Zhao Yun images and the movement routes of the enemy army. Zhao Yun carefully observed these enemies and gained a comprehensive understanding of their forces.
Following this, Zhao Yun immediately began deploying his 'Wu Dang Fei Jun,' setting up an ambush in a specific location within the jungle. This time, Zhao Yun intended to prove his capabilities with his own strength.
The last enemy army's direction was also led by someone highly regarded by the Lord, named Huo Qubing. Upon his arrival, he directly replaced Li Guang as the general of the 'Da Han Tie Qi' (Great Han Iron Cavalry).
The Lord's actions must have had a reason, and everyone was curious about Huo Qubing's abilities that earned him the position of general of the 'Da Han Tie Qi'.
Zhang Liang first reviewed the situation of this last enemy army. This army was somewhat unusual. In addition to their standard armor, they had a contingent of soldiers wielding magic staffs. The enemy surprisingly possessed a magic legion of five thousand.
The enemy's formation was not to be trifled with. These five thousand mages were divided into three types of robes: two thousand wore fire-elemental robes, two thousand wore wind-elemental robes, and the remaining thousand wore healing robes.
"This army is quite interesting. These should be special troops, and their strength is considerable," Zhang Liang discerned from their equipment.
Besides the five thousand mages, the enemy also had ten thousand armored soldiers, ten thousand cavalry, and ten thousand soldiers wearing ghost-faced masks.
In total, they numbered thirty-five thousand, comprising four distinct troop types. This army was likely the strongest among the three enemy forces.
Furthermore, this army carried the flag of the United States of America, along with a special flag, presumably belonging to their lord's family.
Zhang Liang was unaware of this army's origin and first examined the territory they belonged to.
The territory occupied by this army was powerful, likely a level ninety-plus domain. The lumber forest they controlled was vast, with tens of thousands of people engaged in logging.
It seemed these lords had established some sort of logging territory, each operating within their own area.
As newly arrived lords like Zhou Yan were not welcomed, the dispatched forces were undoubtedly meant as a threat. If their own territory was too weak, the enemy would likely launch a destructive attack.
Moreover, these countries harbored strong animosity towards the Divine Dragon Kingdom. While they could not openly engage in conflict within the Canglan Continent, conflicts between various nations were rampant in the Lord's world.
Therefore, Zhang Liang's immediate decision was to strike first and eliminate these enemy soldiers.
Since peaceful coexistence was impossible, they would simply become enemies.
After all, the battles between lords were ultimately battles for resources.
This represented the global conflict.
Upon encountering others in the Lord's continent, one either developed together or the victor claimed the mining rights.
Zhang Liang felt that this large area of high-quality timber, having been discovered, should be claimed as their own.
As for the enemy, as long as they were sufficiently beaten, they would naturally retreat.
The true battles between lords also served as valuable training for the soldiers of their domains.
After grasping the general situation of this army, Zhang Liang informed Huo Qubing, "General Huo, an enemy force has appeared over three hundred kilometers away."
"Oh, an enemy!" Huo Qubing's eyes lit up at the news. Dealing with enemies was far more engaging than eliminating monsters.
Seeing Huo Qubing's expression, Zhang Liang felt gratified. The generals in their domain were all restless individuals, yearning for battle. Confronting enemies was precisely what they wished for.
"Over three hundred kilometers? How many men?" Huo Qubing naturally wanted to take the initiative.
Each general had their unique combat style. Huo Qubing's style was proactive; he would strike unexpectedly and utterly decimate the enemy.
Zhang Liang replied, "This army is no ordinary force, General Huo. Be prepared, as this army differs significantly from those we've encountered before."
He then sent the information to Huo Qubing, stating, "The enemy possesses ten thousand armored soldiers, ten thousand cavalry, and ten thousand soldiers wearing ghost-faced masks, totaling thirty-five thousand men. They are formidable. I will dispatch other legions to support you."
Huo Qubing reviewed the details, a smile appearing on his face. Facing ordinary enemies would not bring him joy, as it lacked challenge.
"Minister Zhang Liang, I believe my 'Da Han Tie Qi' can handle these thirty-five thousand men. There's no need for others to assist," Huo Qubing made the same decision as Zhao Yun.
He intended to prove his capabilities in this battle.
"General Huo, have you thought this through?" Zhang Liang seemed to have anticipated this and also wished to assess Huo Qubing's command abilities.
"Of course. I, Huo Qubing, do not speak idly," Huo Qubing was indeed confident in this regard.