He was to face this seemingly invincible Demon Army head-on, on an open plain battlefield with no cover or terrain to exploit.

At that moment, Fang Zhou suddenly recalled a lecture from Instructor Lu Hu. His current situation was somewhat similar to the bloody battle on the Dragon City Plains decades ago. It was an epic counterattack, a battle of the few against the many and the weak against the strong—a legendary conflict praised as the Great Victory of Dragon City. In that arduous battle, the human Alliance Army, relying on their wisdom, courage, and sacrifice, ultimately annihilated the invading Abyssal Demons.

Compared to the horror and toughness of that battle, the current beginner test seemed much tamer. The system not only provided Fang Zhou with combat values equal to those of the Abyss Army but also activated the "Heaven's Eye," allowing him to perceive every detail of the enemy forces. This enabled him to specifically select countering units and formulate his strategy.

Fang Zhou's gaze roamed among the many War Chess pieces, each unit possessing its own unique tactical value.

First and foremost, ranged firepower became the top priority of Fang Zhou's deployment. Without hesitation, he selected a Celestial Court Dragon Crossbowman War Chess piece. This unit was the pinnacle of ranged firepower, capable of penetrating enemy lines from long distances and was especially adept at combating the Abyssal Demons' Flying Soldiers.

Immediately after, two Crane Gunner War Chess pieces joined his array. The dense net of fire formed by these elite archers could effectively penetrate Heavy Armor, rendering the enemy's Charge meaningless.

However, the limitation on combat values forced Fang Zhou to make difficult choices. After weighing his options, he decided to add two Jade Brave Archers as a supplement to his ranged firepower, ensuring the entire front line was covered without any blind spots.

For his melee units, Fang Zhou picked two Celestial Court Dragon Guard War Chess pieces, equipped with the most luxurious gear and boasting the strongest combat capabilities. These warriors, clad in Heavy Armor and wielding Giant Shields, possessed multiple abilities like anti-charge, anti-large, and Armor-Piercing. Their presence was like an indestructible Great Wall, capable of withstanding the frantic assaults of large units within the Abyssal Demon Army and maintaining the stability of the frontline.

To counter the flanking tactics of the Abyssal Demons, Fang Zhou added two Jade Brave Cavalry. They could quickly respond to battlefield changes and resist the enemy's flank attacks. Furthermore, they could seize opportunities to raid the Hellfire Catapults at the rear of the Abyssal Demon lines, disrupting their deployment and creating a turning point for the entire battle.

Considering the need for aerial firepower and reconnaissance, Fang Zhou did not forget the importance of air superiority. He deployed an extremely rare Celestial Lantern War Chess piece. This could not only provide aerial firepower support for his ground troops but also serve a reconnaissance role at crucial moments, ensuring comprehensive control over the battlefield dynamics.

As for the remaining combat values, after careful deliberation, Fang Zhou ultimately chose to supplement his forces entirely with Jade Brave Warriors. Although these melee soldiers had relatively inferior individual combat abilities, their numerical advantage would become a solid backing for the entire legion, ensuring the continuity and stability of the frontline.

As Fang Zhou's deployment was completed, the light and shadow on the virtual battlefield gradually coalesced.

「The camera shifted, bringing Fang Zhou's view into a magnificent plain battlefield.」

With the ten-second countdown ending, the battle between the armies officially began.

Opposite Fang Zhou, the ranks of the Abyssal Demon War Chess stood ready:

Apprentice-level Little Inferior Demons and Demon Children.

Black Iron-level Horned Demons and Dog Demons.

Bronze-level Deceiving Demons and Tyrant Demons.

And Silver-level Explosive Demons and Fire-Throwing Demons.

Almost at the instant the battle started, they launched a frenzied Charge. The stench of sulfur from the Abyss permeated the entire battlefield.

However, Fang Zhou remained unmoved. He commanded his Celestial Court Dragon Crossbowmen to execute a Precise Shot, and a rain of arrows poured down, shooting down the Abyssal Demon Flying Soldiers one by one. The dense Armor-Piercing firepower from the Crane Gunners left the heavily-armored melee demons at a standstill. The continuous suppressive fire of the Jade Brave Archers was as endless as the tide, leaving the enemy breathless.

The tenacious defense of the Jade Brave Warriors, the anti-charge and Armor-Piercing of the Celestial Court Dragon Guards, the mobility and raids of the Jade Brave Cavalry, and the aerial support and reconnaissance of the Celestial Lantern—all the War Chess pieces coordinated seamlessly under Fang Zhou's command, working together flawlessly.

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