The ring of magic bursting with chilling frost instantly stiffened the bodies of those Griffons who weren't shielded by sufficiently strong magic immunity.

Several Griffons plummeted towards the ground.

The rebel Gryphon Knights hastily cast spells on the falling Griffons to release them from the frozen state, but still, three Griffons crashed to the earth.

The Griffons that had been barely saved were flying unsteadily. They retreated under the cover of their comrades, seeking healers to tend to their injuries.

For a while, they would be unable to join the aerial combat.

Elderly Count Theodore led his troops into battle, which greatly surprised the rebel commanders. This age truly wasn't suitable for going to war anymore, they thought.

But Count Theodore showed the rebels what "old but vigorous" truly meant.

He was still at the forefront, unleashing powerful Magic towards the densest parts of the rebel forces.

Through this flamboyant and mighty Magic, one could imagine his bravery on the battlefield in bygone days.

Butler Atreli followed closely behind the Earl with his personal attendants, guarding the Earl's flanks and rear, preventing the rebels from any chance to ambush him.

Yan Xing, on the other hand, was somewhat unable to keep up with this well-coordinated team.

He also didn't know what he himself should do.

Yan Xing lagged a little behind as his beloved horse, Feiying, galloped below. Yan Xing jumped down from the back of his Battle Griffin, landing perfectly on Feiying's back.

The alchemical saddle secured Yan Xing onto the horse's back.

With a neigh, Feiying sped up, ascending into the higher skies.

The Griffon Troop from the Eternal Domain joined up, forming an attack squadron with Feiying.

"We'll fight our way..." Yan Xing, seeing all his Griffons were in position, said to Chui Chui, "Target the rebel Griffon Troop. Develop an attack plan."

"Yes, Master!" Chui Chui activated the Aerial Combat Information System. Based on the collected battlefield intelligence, it formulated an attack plan and reported: "Count Theodore's Griffon Troop has tied up most of the enemy Griffons. I suggest we implement a slicing tactic from the periphery on the enemy Griffons. Create a local advantage and annihilate the separated enemy Griffons. Aim to take out three to four Griffons at a time. Our ground forces can provide some support."

Yan Xing took the opportunity to observe the ground battle.

The troops from the Lord's Mansion broke out, driving into the rebels' rear like a chisel.

The pressure on the forces holding the square was greatly relieved. Eddie was organizing a counter-attack, cooperating with Count Theodore to pincer the rebels from both sides.

Some rocket launchers could support the Griffon forces in combat.

Seeing the tactics Chui Chui proposed, Yan Xing had no objections and confirmed their execution.

Chui Chui distributed the tactical responsibilities to every unit, breaking down the details into the Eternal Domain's Gryphon Knights' terminal task list.

Circling high in the sky, Yan Xing rode Feiying, leading his own Griffon Troop, which divided into three squads for a downward dive.

The executed tactic was as follows: Chui Chui identified the target; Yan Xing led the team to engage and pursue. The other two squads formed pincers from the left and right in the sky, separating the target from the rebel Griffon Troop. Then, Chui Chui assigned defensive and offensive roles: one squad would engage the rebel Griffon Troop, while the other two would eliminate the separated Griffons with utmost speed, then cover the harassing squad's retreat.

The entire tactic hinged on timing, utilizing Chui Chui's formidable computing power to find fleeting attack opportunities and execute all maneuvers in the shortest possible time.

On the ground, a group of Werewolf Warriors with rocket launchers established a safe zone. If the rebel Griffons pursued, our Gryphon Knights could lure the enemy into the ground ambush.

Let the rocket launchers teach them a lesson.

A single execution of the slicing tactic allowed Yan Xing's Griffon Troop to annihilate four Griffons without loss, including one Gryphon Knight and his Battle Griffin.

Seeing the tactic's effectiveness, Yan Xing continued to lead his team, whittling away at the periphery of the aerial battle.

Count Theodore, on the other hand, charged through the skies with his Griffon Troop.

He knew his body and Magic Power were insufficient for such high-intensity combat over a long period, so he needed to defeat the enemy's air power as quickly as possible.

Once air superiority was secured, the rest of the battle would be easier.

However, the number of Griffons he led was ultimately a disadvantage, and the enemy also possessed an elite Griffon force.

Moreover, the enemy commander, despite joining the battle, was very slippery.

He led a Gryphon Squad, avoiding direct confrontation with Count Theodore and using mobility, Defense Magic, and fodder to wear down the Earl's Magic Power and stamina.

Even though the old Earl and his elite Gryphon Knight troops inflicted a high kill-to-loss ratio, the situation wasn't optimistic.

The only consolation was that Yan Xing's forces stationed in the square had begun their counter-attack.

If they could hold out until victory on the ground, then the rebel Griffons would also have to retreat.

Yan Xing? Where was he?

After initiating a charge, the old Earl paused briefly to regroup, then searched for Yan Xing's position.

His magical beast mount, capable of running through the skies, was very distinctive.

As a seasoned general, the Earl needed only a glance to perceive the finesse in the tactics executed by Yan Xing and his Griffon Troop.

It was like dancing on the edge of a sharp blade.

Strength and timing had to be perfect; the slightest error could result in being overwhelmed by an enemy encirclement.

Yet Yan Xing and his Griffon Troop were like the most graceful hunters: like a dragonfly skimming water, they made contact and then withdrew, taking a few Griffons' lives before departing with poise.

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