In the sky, Master Xu remained calm, though it was just a facade.
One can't blame him for always pressuring Li Chuping; he himself was under immense pressure. Over forty Masters from various southwestern factions kept asking him repeatedly why the planned actions had not yet been carried out. Was the plan a failure, or were they waiting for the right moment?
If Daoist Tianfeng could not accomplish it, they would have to find another way. Such a decisive battle might not be beneficial to them, and even a victory would be a Pyrrhic one, not worth the cost.
The best solution would be to withdraw from Blue Mountain Island and find another battlefield, not seeking to annihilate but to rout; in the art of war, cornering the opponent to the point of desperation is a foolish strategy as it often means they will fight to the death, dragging one down with them. It's essential to leave them a way out, allowing for a harrying slaughter as they flee!
