My Misfortune Crushed Instances-Chapter 291: Fallen into the Trap!

Li Rui learned that a tribe of Deer Demons came to surrender, and immediately let out a cold laugh.

I haven’t even attacked, and you’re coming to surrender? Probably not sincere, huh.

But he didn’t say anything; instead, he forced a smile and eagerly ran out of the camp gates to greet them.

"Oh my, King of Deer is so wise and righteous, willing to join us in our cause, I am deeply grateful."

Yuan Erliang dutifully translated with squeaks.

Zhang Yuan stated evasively, "The king wishes to act on behalf of heaven; we are extremely impressed."

"No, no, please."

Li Rui first instructed someone to take him to a resting place, then called for Yuan Ju.

"Take him to settle down among the masses and observe secretly; he likely isn’t sincere in his surrender, don’t give them any opportunity."

Yuan Ju nodded and went to carry out his orders.

Only then did Li Rui catch up with Zhang Yuan, exchanging polite but insincere pleasantries, showing great importance by inspecting the camp with him present.

Before long, a scout reported that the Yangli Race directly led other tribes from the Divine Wood Forest to attack, with enemies from the Northwest, East, and three sides, making quite a brash display.

Inside the camp, there was instant panic among the masses; most of the Demon Race had little insight, never considering what would happen after dealing with the White Deer Race and the southern tribes. But for Li Rui and the other leaders, the Yangli Race’s attack was anticipated.

Yet, due to the extraordinary bravery Li Rui showed during processes, the leaders thought that as long as they held the camp, the enemies would unlikely breach it, and the Demonic tribes, being inherently undisciplined, without a specialized military formation, would be restless when the attack dragged on, even disbanding or at least losing their diligence in attacking.

At this time, all leaders of the alliance gathered, including Zhang Yuan who had just surrendered, all planning on how to respond.

"Grand General’s martial prowess is unparalleled and courageous beyond compare; only you can confront Yangmo Cauldron and his wife, the Fox Race Queen Yegan Qing. We should base our army formation on this."

"Indeed, Yangli Race has numerous experts; sir should personally oversee the central army."

Li Rui raised his right hand slightly, "I shall personally deal with the Yangli and Fox Races, but I’ve heard there are nine major tribes in the forest, equal in power to the Profound Bear and White Deer Race, how should we refuse them?"

The new leader of the White Deer Race said, "Our race excels in defense, can block two tribes."

Additionally, some other leaders of the Demon Race volunteered.

Li Rui nodded in approval, finally saying, "Good, follow everyone’s suggestions, promptly sketch the map for deployments, then order all tribes to stand guard."

After the meeting dispersed, he asked, "Zhang leader, do you have any opinions?"

"Sir has arranged the troops very reasonably; I am impressed."

Li Rui laughed heartily and parted with him.

When this battle is over, the situation in Divine Wood Forest will be settled; as long as Yangli and Fox Race are defeated, most of the spoils will be gained, and the mystery of the central Divine Wood can be explored.

However, the premise is to achieve a great victory.

He looked at Zhang Yuan’s departing figure with great anticipation in his heart.

Can we defeat the enemy in one stroke? It’s all up to you.

At night, in the elite camp brought by the Deer Race, a furtive figure sneaked out into the darkness.

Using his own Demon Cultivator divine power, he moved silently along the shrubbery, bypassing the patrolling sentinels, avoiding the watchtower guards, cautiously sneaking, finally leaving behind the annexed camp of the Deer Race.

The sentries here were no amateurs; sneaking away from such a deployment was impossible for an ordinary person.

This demon was indeed extraordinary, skilled at stealth and concealment, bold yet meticulous, and most importantly, he was personally protected by Li Rui among the Demon Race.

"You must let him leave, without alarming anyone."

If it weren’t for these words, how could the demon quietly leave the camp?

Soon, the reporting Deer Demon found his contact at the designated spot, where a few Fox Demons skilled in the art of illusion had been waiting for quite a while.

He took out a piece of beast skin, with Zhang Yuan’s handwritten script: "This is our king’s detection of the enemy’s troop deployment, please take me to present it to King Lin without delay."

A few Fox Demons led the way, quickly escorting him into the massed army led by the Yangli Race.

Yangmo Cauldron took the offered beast skin, read it carefully, and laughed heartily, "Hahaha, great! With this information, tomorrow we can utterly defeat those rebels, then we shall tear that Grand General limb from limb, offering him to the Divine Tree!"

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Dong dong dong dong dong!

The war drums beat urgently, the two armies arranged for battle, very soon they would engage.

At this time, Yangmo Cauldron brought along his wife Yegan Qing, both leaders of the Yangli Race and Fox Race, also the most formidable within Divine Wood Forest.

"According to Zhang Yuan’s report, the rebel child is hiding ahead in the Whiteleaf Forest intending to ambush me. When the Deer Race turns coat from the enemy rear, causing chaos within, you and I will lead the troops to charge in and directly eliminate the enemy leader."

Yegan Qing expressed concern, "My king, should we be more cautious? Now that Zhang Yuan is inside the enemy camp, what if the information he sent is false?"

"Impossible."

Yangmo Cauldron replied, "The rebels are weak, we are strong, why would he abandon the light for the dark?"

Yegan Qing said, "What if he’s deceived?"

"Those rebels’ conquest is all by killing leaders and cowing their tribes, evidently reckless warriors, how could they deceive the naturally astute Zhang Yuan? You worry too much." Yangmo Cauldron shook his head with a smile.

Yegan Qing hesitated to speak, only managing to say, "Hopefully so."

Before long, battles had broken out on all fronts within Divine Wood Forest; as planned, they only needed to wait for an opportunity when the opposing side’s rear caught fire to charge in and attack.

Yangmo Cauldron was very patient; even when the surrounding area was filled with killing sounds, he remained unmoved.

After waiting for a long time, at last, a small demon reported back.

"My king! The enemy formation is in chaos, with all units retreating."

Yangmo Cauldron raised his brows, "Good! Zhang Yuan must have acted; order, follow me in charge now!"

His cultivation was the highest, strength the greatest, boldest in spirit, being the first to lead the team into the Whiteleaf Forest, followed by hundreds of Yangli Race elites, all strong fighters.

These demon races were carefully selected explicitly to assassinate Li Rui.

Fox Demon Yegan Qing led several warlocks of the Wild Fox Race closely behind.

As all the demons charged into the forest with thunderous momentum, all they saw were flags fluttering, and some grassmen clad in armor, yet no sign of living beings.

Yangmo Cauldron was greatly shocked, "It’s a trap!"

But even though he realized, it was already too late, at this moment, thunderous shouts and killing sounds came from all directions, unknown numbers of demon races charged out from all sides, heading straight for the Yangli and Fox Races.

"My king, retreat quickly!"

Close aides stepped forward to cover the rear, while the rest of the demons fled backward.

Yet after retreating only a few steps, the team could no longer move.

Because on the path of retreat, a person holding an umbrella blocked them, standing alone as an impenetrable gate.

"Yangmo Cauldron, your death is imminent, prepare to be slaughtered."

"Squeak squeak squeak!!!"

Yuan Erliang was hiding atop a nearby tree branch, conveying this message.