Chapter 1384: Tantai Zhenxiao
Chapter 1384: Tantai Zhenxiao
Naturally, Qi Xuansu could not make any clear promises. He had yet to decide how to handle the matter, and he simply did not have the authority that Great Sage Yan had.As the only Heavenly Preceptor that was not from the Zhang family and a close confidant of the Holy Xuan, Great Sage Yan had been entrusted with full authority over matters concerning spirits and gods. He could decide with a single word, make promises to True Lord Taiyin, and fulfill them. Qi Xuansu, however, was not even an Omniscient Sage yet. He was still several ranks below a Deputy Grand Master, so even if he made promises, he could not fulfill them and could only report back to Jade Capital.
Ixchel expressed her understanding.
After concluding his journey on the moon, Qi Xuansu had planned to stay in New Paititi for a few more days. However, at that moment, news of victory arrived from the frontlines.
There were two pieces of news.
Huangfu Ji successfully held Monclova with his forces, forcing Robert to withdraw northward.
Although Robert’s steam legion remained structurally intact, the disruption of logistics gradually exposed its weaknesses. With ammunition running low, many of its weapons of destruction became little more than scrap metal. Its overreliance on firearms left it ill-suited for close combat. Seeing that the exchange of strongholds was no longer feasible, Robert had no choice but to retreat.
Meanwhile, the assault on San Antonio, personally commanded by Great Sage Gong, ended in success after more than 30 hours of fierce fighting. They captured the San Antonio Tower and reduced this iconic structure to ashes.
This did not mean Great Sage Gong had fully occupied San Antonio. Under Joseph’s command, the Holy Court’s forces launched a fierce counterattack. However, for Great Sage Gong, the strategic objectives had already been largely achieved. The systematic destruction of San Antonio’s logistics had indirectly forced Robert’s withdrawal, proving that the Western Daoist Order was not merely a passive supporter of the Tawantin Empire. It could strike offensively as well.
With that, Gong Fu saw no need to continue a desperate fight. He issued orders for alternating cover and an orderly retreat, and the main forces of the Western Daoist Order began moving south.
Almost at the same time, Robert crossed the Rio Grande from Del Rio back to the Northern Continent, while Gong Fu crossed from Laredo back to the Southern Continent.
Both sides, with tacit understanding, chose to cease hostilities, and each declared victory in the campaign.