Under Waldo’s arrangement, his 600,000-strong army has been divided into three large corps, each consisting of 200,000 soldiers. In each corps, there is one corps commander and four deputy corps commanders.

Both the corps commanders and the deputy corps commanders are individuals selected by Waldo from the army, known for their command talents and prowess in battle.

Just as Darell was about to leave to deploy troops and prepare for the attack on the Ye family, Waldo suddenly raised his eyebrows. He had received a message from the chat channel. The chat channel was in an uproar at the moment, with everyone discussing the invasion of the Xiao family by the alliance of the four great families.

"Four great families mobilizing troops simultaneously to attack the Xiao family from different directions?" Waldo pondered. "Publicly announcing the battle locations and times? They’re making it obvious to me. Is this an open plot, waiting for me to fall into a trap?!"

"The situation has blown up big. Not only are the families in Tianzhou afraid of me, but even powers outside Tianzhou have heard of me. Even the forces in nearby provinces are preparing to deal with me and are secretly supporting the actions of the four great families?"

"How ridiculous!" Waldo couldn’t help but sneer coldly. A chill emanated from him, making the otherwise warm palace feel cold. In the midst of summer, it sent shivers down one’s spine.

"Master?" Darell, sensing something was amiss, stopped in his tracks and turned to ask. "Has something happened?" He was Waldo’s most capable assistant, always by his side, and had a considerable understanding of him.

Waldo nodded and sneered, "The Chen, Wang, Ye, and Lin families, these four dominant families of Tianzhou, are probably scared of us. They have not only united together but have also directly sent troops against the Xiao family!"

"If things go as expected, the Xiao family is probably in grave danger right now," Waldo speculated with a cold laugh. "They must have set up a net of heaven and earth, just waiting for us to enter their trap."

Waldo’s sneers continued, as the intentions of the four great families became blatantly obvious. Indeed, as they had anticipated, Waldo had no choice but to send troops. Currently, the Xiao family was too important to him.

Sustaining such a vast army was difficult with just his own territory, he had to rely on the Xiao family. If anything happened to them, Waldo would be in a difficult position. Furthermore, if the Xiao family fell, Waldo would be completely surrounded by the four great families. He would be forced to fight on multiple fronts - four, eight, even twelve - spreading his forces thin and finding himself in a precarious situation.

Therefore, Waldo could not afford to abandon the Xiao family. Even knowing the dangers and ambushes that lay ahead, he had to send troops.

"Heh," Waldo chuckled, "They have greatly underestimated my strength. Soon, they will realize how terrifying and formidable my army is. Wait for your doom!"

With a snort, Waldo issued his orders. The three great corps of Dawn City were ready for deployment. Before Waldo could even set out, he received a plea for help from the Xiao family.

In the letter, Xiao Chen expressed urgent concern: "Brother Waldo, the Xiao family is in dire straits and urgently needs assistance. However, the four great families have laid a trap, just waiting for you. Depending on the situation, if it is indeed extremely dangerous and difficult to decide, please prioritize your own safety."

Xiao Chen’s words were earnest, with no hint of deceit. Waldo felt a warmth in his heart, followed by an intensifying murderous intent. "The four great families... prepare to meet your fate!"

Soon after, on the vast square outside Dawn City, a massive assembly gathered. Wolves howled, eagles screeched, and ancient behemoths roared in anger.

Between heaven and earth, the aura of slaughter seemed to solidify, forming dense clouds that churned in the sky, creating an overwhelming sense of oppression.

"This battle is crucial for the survival of Dawn City!" proclaimed a voice from atop the high city walls, shrouded in mist. The walls were so high that those with poor eyesight could hardly discern the scene above.

Standing there, a straight and imposing figure loomed, with a majestic eagle perched beside him. This person was Waldo, speaking fervently to inspire his troops.

"Just recently, the Lin, Chen, Wang, and Ye families, the four great families, openly mobilized over a million troops to launch a campaign of annihilation against the Xiao family. And in the shadows, countless more, perhaps millions, are lying in wait for us!" he declared. "With such a massive mobilization, the Xiao family will undoubtedly perish without our help. And should the Xiao family fall, we too will face a grave threat. Therefore, despite the multitude of dangers ahead, we have no choice but to act!"

"This battle," Waldo continued passionately, "we must win! We will crush the four great families to dust!" His voice, thunderous, stirred the hearts of the hundreds of thousands of soldiers below. "Fight for our master! Fight for Dawn City! Long live our master! Unite the world! Crush the four great families to dust!"

The voices started as a trickle but soon swelled into a raging fire, like a tsunami with wave upon wave of resounding roars that shook the heavens and the earth. Even the clouds above were scattered by the storm of shouts.

Seeing this, Waldo nodded in satisfaction. His soldiers were fiercely loyal to him. Shortly after, the four great corps of Dawn City were fully mobilized.

The First Corps, divided into two detachments, set out to intercept the armies of the Wang and Chen families. The Second Corps, also split into two groups, moved to block the forces of the Lin and Ye families. As for the Third Corps...

It was personally led by Waldo himself, heading straight for the main city of the Ye family.

On this day, the army of Dawn City poured out in full force, advancing towards the stationed locations of the various families, particularly targeting the stronghold of the Ye family, with a marching speed that was astonishingly fast.

Whether it was the Eagle Warriors, the Iron Wolf Guards, or the Ancient Beast Corps, all units leveraged the rapid and enduring pace of their mighty beasts, covering tens of thousands of miles in a day, a feat easily achievable for them.

Even the Strong Warriors, a unit that relied solely on their own running, moved much faster than regular soldiers due to their incredible endurance. The three great corps marched day and night at an urgent pace, heading straight for the four great families. Their speed was astounding.

Waldo’s objective was straightforward: to annihilate the four great families before they could react. It would be beyond their wildest imaginations that Waldo’s army could move at such a terrifyingly fast pace.