Chapter 1378: The Northern and Southern War (X)
Chapter 1378: The Northern and Southern War (X)
As a seasoned general, Robert was no gambler. He would not wait until total collapse before ordering a retreat. Thus, he chose to withdraw at the first signs of danger, while retreat was still possible. This way, he could at least preserve his forces and avoid entrapment or complete annihilation.The Holy Court’s army withdrew from the ruined Monclova like a receding tide.
General Geppetto was the last to leave, clashing head-on with the mysterious chosen servant of the ancient gods. Geppetto’s scissor blade shredded the black hood, revealing a shriveled head with sunken eye sockets burning with ghostly blue flames.
Geppetto’s scissors tore the skull’s mouth open, ripping it from one ear to the other.
But the ancient god’s chosen servant was no easy foe, swinging his massive scythe and severing half of Geppetto’s neck. Geppetto’s head hung crookedly on his shoulder, with rotating gears exposed inside the severed section of his neck, occasionally sparking with electricity.
Huangfu Ji felt a trace of regret. He could have pursued the enemy, but his priority now was to suppress Rahu and reassert control to prevent this creation from going berserk. Thus, he could only watch as the Steam Consul withdrew from the battlefield.
Meanwhile, the assault on San Antonio had officially begun.
The two Immortals could no longer rely solely on strategic endurance. They both arrived in person. Joseph took command within San Antonio, while Gong Fu positioned himself outside the city, facing him from afar.
However, neither intervened directly. They waited for the right moment. Initially, the battle remained within conventional warfare. Whoever faltered first would be forced to act, and acting first would risk being countered. Between evenly matched opponents, this timing was crucial.
The Western Daoist Order once again deployed its artillery formations, initiating bombardment.