Chapter 243
Before departing the temporary campsite, Yang Lingrui relayed the information to the local commander and three Condensing Essence cultivators, advising them to initiate an early retreat and establish buffer zones.
Though harboring doubts, they complied due to Yang Lingrui’s status as one of the dynasty’s newly recognized Extraordinary Talents. The camp was moved dozens of miles backward overnight.
During their return journey to the Central Camp, multiple military outposts along the route also commenced withdrawals under Yang Lingrui’s direction.
A year prior, his suggestions wouldn’t have been implemented so promptly – commanders might have considered them but never acted with such urgency.
This was the boost in influence that came with his elevated status.
As both the West Concubine’s chosen prodigy and a warrior with formidable military achievements, his current standing on the northern front now rivaled that of the Central Camp’s chief commander.
Half a day into their travel, the two individuals encountered a Messenger hurrying toward the frontlines.
He bore two Military Orders – an urgent deployment directive for Yang Lingrui’s team, and the general retreat command.
The Zhuhu Dynasty’s strategists hadn’t been idle. Having received precise intelligence about Eastern Wilderness reinforcements a day earlier, they’d already planned withdrawal measures.