The other breakout team had already made preparations. After seeing the oncoming artillery regiment, they immediately launched an attack on the enemy.
The previous battle situation was replayed. After most of the artillery regiment's spiritual energy was consumed, they finally caused about 500 casualties to the enemy.
In this way, everyone's mission was perfectly completed, and the total number of enemy troops was reduced to about 7,000.
With great joy, everyone rushed back to the camp in the forest and brought the good news. At once everyone began to cheer.
The current war situation has completely tilted towards the Frant Empire coalition.
Although they could not defeat and kill the enemy in the ensuing battle, their current goal was to break out and leave, which they were completely able to do.
… … …
Leonard XXIII had already learned about the battle situation later. He was almost furious about the change in the battle situation brought about by the sudden appearance of the artillery regiment.
The outcome that could have completely forced the opponent to death was unexpectedly reversed.
Their elite force of more than 10,000 people suffered nearly 4,000 casualties, which almost exceeded the casualties on the front battlefield.
“Damn it, damn it, where on earth did these bastards come from, how could they be so powerful.
We were clearly on the verge of final victory, how could they turn the tide of the battle so easily
It’s only been a few days and our casualties have reached such a huge number!!!"
An angry Leonard XXIII yelled at his men.
A corps commander said, "Your Majesty, the enemy's appearance has left us somewhat puzzled. Their Soul Gathering Cannon seems to be more powerful than ours, and their attacks are extremely accurate."
Hearing the words of the corps commander, Leonard XXIII suppressed his anger. He also knew that his opponent was definitely not simple. After all, the Yuantai period Soul Gathering Cannon was already the limit of what their Jinde Empire could forge, while the opponent possessed a Xushen period Soul Gathering Cannon, which was truly incredible.
“Damn it, if they can forge a virtual god-level spirit gathering cannon, it only means that their forging ability is superior to ours.
However, several of our weaponsmiths are already working out how to make the Soul Gathering Cannon for the Virtual God Stage. Once they complete their research, we won't have to worry about anything.
We are not the winners of this battle, but we are not losers either, after all, the enemy's losses are even greater than ours."
Leonard XXIII seemed to have calmed down after speaking, and said, "Pass the order to remove the encirclement. We don't have enough manpower to surround the enemy. If we continue to fight, the losses will be even greater.
You guys go down first, I want to be alone!"
After Leonard XXIII finished speaking, he hurriedly drove his men away.
After everyone left, he turned around and left the camp, quickly coming to a nearby cave where several men in black robes were sitting.
"We failed. We were not able to kill all our opponents in this battle."
Leonard XXIII spoke up.
The man in black robes shook his head and said, "No, only the battle of your empire failed, but our plan was successful.
You forgot that all we have to do is collect enough blood essence and soul power. No matter whether the dead are your people or the enemy's, we can absorb their blood essence and soul power.
Although the nearly 5,000 people left were not all killed, nearly 4,000 people in your team died. Hehe, so our blood and soul power are barely enough.
After so many years of accumulation, the task of rescuing the soul of Lord Dahuntian is about to be completed!!!
I will immediately take these essence, blood, and soul power to the opposite continent. The place where Lord Great Soul is imprisoned is obviously not on our side, so I must enter from there.
Once I rescue Lord Dahuntian, I will let him take care of everything after that.
Since your plan has failed this time, you should restrain yourself and don't rush into war.
It is better to accumulate enough strength and cooperate with Lord Dahuntian's plan than to fight now. That will be the time for us to truly dominate the world."
As he spoke, the black-robed man's tone was full of excitement.
Leonard XXIII was also excited when he heard this, and said, "Yes, you are right, our mission has not failed this time. No matter who dies, we have completed the mission.
As long as the foundation of our Jinde Empire is not damaged too much, we will definitely be able to gather enough strength again, and then cooperate with Lord Dahuntian's plan to conquer the world without any problems."
After Leonard XXIII finished speaking, he glanced at the man in black robes and said, "Be careful when you go to the opposite continent, and don't lose the blood and soul power that we have worked so hard to collect.
And we must not let the other side find out about these things, otherwise we don’t know when the plan will be completed.”
Hearing Leonard XXIII's words, the man in black robe said, "Don't worry, the people from the opposite continent fought with your people on the sea for a long time, and both sides have noticed the existence of the other side.
Those businessmen with a keen sense of smell no longer cared about the antagonistic relationship between the two sides and began to contact each other. Some small-scale trade transactions had been carried out in secret.
Our people will naturally disguise themselves as a caravan and quietly deliver the goods. You just wait here for news. When Lord Dahuntian is out of trouble, you, as a servant, will definitely be able to sense it."
… … … …
In the forest, at the Farant Empire coalition camp, everyone was resting when suddenly a Farant Empire scout came in to report the situation, saying, "Your Majesty, there is a problem with the encirclement outside, and they seem to be retreating.
The information we have gathered shows that the Jinde Empire coalition forces, totaling about 7,000 people, are constantly moving toward the outside of the Fulong Mountains."
After hearing his report, everyone was silent for a moment, and then burst into earth-shaking cheers.
"Hahaha, we won, we won, we can't die!!!"
"Damn Jinde Empire, we finally escaped!!!"
“… … … ”
Everyone kept cheering and shouting, and the excitement instantly spread throughout the camp.
The cheers of nearly five thousand people shook the entire hilly area.
Edwin Lucas and others also had warm smiles on their faces, and the leaders of all major forces began to congratulate each other.
Some soldiers who had experienced life and death together established deep friendships and began to embrace each other. Being able to survive was the greatest luck for everyone.