Supreme Star Card Master

Chapter 780: Chapter 602 Preparation

Western War Zone, Sector 2, Wusa Station.

“What! You said the reconnaissance detected a group of elite Radiant Moon experts from the South stealthily heading this way? And among them is the Fiery Flame Beast Yellow Lion Tiger from Firehawk Guard’s four major generals?”

Colonel Paul of Wusa Country pointed at the map, flabbergasted, confirming with the newly arrived lieutenant.

The lieutenant quickly responded, “Yes, and Colonel Gelan tracked them by chance! Their actions were very covert, only a few traces of aura leaked out. Colonel Gelan followed the trail and found out that there were not less than ten of them, including the Firehawk Guard Major General Yellow Lion Tiger!”

“If it’s Colonel Gelan’s discovery, then it must be true!” Paul’s expression turned grave upon hearing this.

Gelan’s Power of Soul was the Hunting Ghost Dog, with strong olfactory and tracking abilities, even surpassing the reconnaissance experts of the Wusa Royal Knight Order.

“The front line is about to begin the battle. What are these people trying to do? Judging by their direction, they seem to have deviated from the front line…”

The lieutenant replied, “Colonel Gelan is still tracking them, and the trajectory of their movements has already been synchronized with the military intelligence analysis room. We should have results soon…”

“Report! Emergency information!”

At that moment, another lieutenant entered, a staff member of the military intelligence analysis room, directly handing a report to Paul.

“Western You Man Forest, recent frequent anomalies in Earth Qi. Combined with many Southern Radiant Moon stealth movements, 92% probability of a Tiger Vein emerging.”

“A Tiger Vein!”

Paul’s complexion changed. Such a high probability essentially confirmed the emergence of a Tiger Vein! Otherwise, the Southern Army wouldn’t send so many Radiant Moon experts to the You Man Forest at the edge of the front line during such a stalemate.

After a brief contemplation, Paul immediately ordered the two lieutenants from the reconnaissance corps and the intelligence analysis room, “You may leave now.”

“Yes, sir!”

The two saluted and withdrew.

Paul turned around and looked deeper into the room, quickly walking with the intelligence report in hand. Arriving at an inner chamber, he gently knocked on the door.

The door to the inner chamber automatically opened, revealing two people sitting opposite each other, playing a game of chess.

One was lean with a pair of emerald green eyes;

The other had deep, pitch-black eyes that reflected no light.

They were Major General Sam of the Wusa Royal Knight Order and Gerard of Qiguang Holy Hall’s Dark Moon!

Paul quickly saluted the two, “Lord Sam, this is the intelligence report just delivered. Numerous Radiant Moon experts from Great Flame and Huo Luo Country have moved toward You Man Forest. The analysis room concluded that there’s a high probability of a Tiger Vein within…”

“Checkmate!” At that moment, Gerard captured Sam’s king, “Sam, you lost…”

Sam shook his head, “Gerard, you are still a step ahead. It seems I need more practice.”

Gerard grinned, “Sam, no matter how much you practice, you can’t defeat me unless… you step into the next realm first.”

Sam understood that Gerard wasn’t only talking about chess but also referring to combat.

“In the same realm, I certainly wouldn’t be your match.” Sam laughed heartily, flattering him.

Gerard’s lips curved up at the compliment, nodding in satisfaction.

Gerard then turned to Paul, raising his left hand. With a swirl of black light, the intelligence report was sucked into his hand. After a brief look, Gerard’s grin grew even wider.

“So many people from the Sky Patrol Department and Firehawk Guard, and a Tiger Vein too… I didn’t expect such a great harvest right after I arrived!”

Gerard licked his lips, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes, as he handed the report to Sam.

“Sam, halt the frontal assault for now and handle this matter first.”

Sam took the report and scanned it. His eyes lit up, though he hesitated slightly after some thought.

“This is indeed a great opportunity to strike the Southern Army and seize the Tiger Vein… But, Lord Gerard, the Southerners are cunning. Could this be part of their plan?”

Gerard laughed heartily, “A plan? Even if they have a plan, with me here, I’ll crush it completely!”

Sam was already tempted, and seeing Gerard’s confidence, he nodded after a brief contemplation. No matter what, the emergence of a Tiger Vein couldn’t be ignored.

Moreover, both Gerard and he had just been transferred here to break the stalemate in the Eastern Sector 2. The timing was perfect! When they arrived, they were extremely cautious. Apart from Paul, no one else in the camp knew their arrival, intended as a secret weapon.

Now, taking advantage of the Southerners’ cleverness, they could ambush these elites in You Man Forest and seize the Tiger Vein. This would be far more significant than breaking through the front lines and would guarantee a great achievement!

With this in mind, a fiery determination rose in Sam’s eyes. He immediately ordered, “Paul, report this matter upward and quickly mobilize all available Radiant Moon levels from nearby stations! This time, we’ll capture these elite Southerners, including Yellow Lion Tiger, in one fell swoop!”

“Yes, sir!”

…

Northern Huo Luo Country, in the deep, dark You Man Forest, lurking beasts roamed.

A group of people quietly waited in a valley between two large mountains. The surroundings were silent; all Star Beasts within a ten-mile radius had been cleared out!

In front of the valley, Su Yuan was arranging an array with Star Power.

“This Su Envoy of the Vermilion Bird Imperial really learned the array on the way!” On the Great Flame side, Full Moon Envoy Fu Shan looked surprised.

Beside him, Zhang Qianyi, watching Su Yuan carefully setting up the array, gently smiled without much surprise.

Besides Su Yuan, the Great Flame had dispatched a Moon Lord, two Full Moon, and four Waning Moon experts for this operation.

From the Huo Luo Country, there was a major general, a Full Moon, and three Waning Moon experts.

Huo Luo Country was short of three people, not because they were unwilling, but because most of Huo Luo Country’s forces were already tied up in the front lines, leaving them severely understaffed.

At this moment, a tall, rugged Firehawk Guard flew from the deep valley, none other than Major General Yellow Lion Tiger, known as the “Fiery Flame Beast” of Huo Luo Country.

“Esteemed colleagues from the Great Flame, the Earth Qi surge has become more intense. The Tiger Vein is likely to form soon. When will this array be completed?”

“It’s being arranged now, and it should be done within today.” Fu Shan considered, then turned to Qian Yi, “Qian Yi, could you ask Su Envoy?”

Zhang Qianyi, looking at Su Yuan, who was fully focused on setting up the array, said, “No need to ask. It will be done in seven or eight hours at most.”

“Oh?” Fu Shan was surprised, “How do you know?”

Zhang Qianyi smiled, “Because Su Envoy mentioned it, it would take no more than half a day. There are less than ten hours left till then.”

Fu Shan paused but didn’t say anything more.

Nearby, another Full Moon Envoy of the Sky Patrol Department, Fang Li, remarked, “Arranging the array takes both spirit and Star Power. It’s best not to disturb.”

Yellow Lion Tiger nodded, “If it can indeed be completed today, there shouldn’t be an issue. Let’s instruct our men to insert the Pulse Stabilizing Pillar on time. Also, according to the previous plan, we’ll start with the Wolf-level Pulse Stabilizing Pillar this time.”

Fu Shan and Fang Li exchanged glances and nodded, “Alright!”

The Wolf-level Pulse Stabilizing Pillar couldn’t actually secure the Tiger Vein and would be crushed by the Tiger Vein’s terrifying Earth Qi in three or four days at most! However, to execute the plan fully, following the standard procedure, using the Wolf-level Pulse Stabilizing Pillar was sufficient to lure Gerard. Three or four days were more than enough.

They carried a Tiger Level Pulse Stabilizing Pillar, too. The reason they didn’t use it directly was that many Radiant Moon Star Beasts roamed You Man Forest. They didn’t have the manpower to ambush Gerard and guard the Pulse Stabilizing Pillar simultaneously.

First, deal with Gerard, then secure the Tiger Vein!

After a long time,

Within a hundred-mile radius, the Earth Qi surged violently, and dense Star Power rose like tides. After quite some time, these earthly anomalies gradually settled, and the Tiger Vein fully formed!

A Firehawk Guard expert inserted the Wolf-level Pulse Stabilizing Pillar, instantly calming and stabilizing the chaotic Earth Qi as if it found a principal conduit.

“The Pulse Stabilizing Pillar has been set. The vibrations can be detected from afar. Now we’ll await the Northern Army to come…”

The group quietly waited, as Yellow Lion Tiger’s gaze fell on Su Yuan, praising, “Your Sky Patrol Department’s Su Envoy even carries the Space ability of others. Truly impressive…”

Fu Shan and the others nodded in admiration.

Shen Tu Yuan’s absence was because Su Yuan had placed him in the Qingming Realm.

Early on, Su Yuan suggested temporarily containing some people in his space to conceal their presence and isolate detection. Upon discussion, they put the most crucial Shen Tu Yuan in the Qingming Realm’s subspace…

Suddenly, dreamlike Water Light surged up in front of the valley, enveloping everything in sight.

Su Yuan flew up, casting another Hand Seal. Instantaneously, all the Water Mist in all directions merged into the air within seconds, disappearing without a trace.

“Oh? The Great Formation is complete!” Everyone was thrilled.

Fu Shan showed some surprise, “So soon? Faster than expected. As good as Qian Yi, promoted from a Star Lord. Truly capable!”

Zhang Qianyi laughed lightly, “Su Envoy’s skills might surpass mine.”

Fu Shan’s eyes flickered, “Is that so…”

Just then, Yellow Lion Tiger suddenly sensed something, turning his head toward the depths of the You Man Forest.

“The creatures in this forest have been disturbed by the Earth Qi changes.”