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For an excellent archer, mastering the distance to the target often becomes the key to determining victory. However, sometimes it may not seem important, as there is also the issue of whether one can hit the target on the first shot. Especially in duels between skilled opponents, the so-called distance becomes a supplementary condition rather than a prerequisite.
At this moment, Li Xin is a master in this regard, yet there is no equal opponent facing him. Wei Wujie is also an expert in archery but has not returned due to his horse being startled.
At this time, the advantage of distance is vividly demonstrated. With the cheerful sound of the Bowstring, arrows adorned with white feathers at their tails rush toward their predetermined targets.
Some of those struck by arrows fall back without making a sound, as they have been hit in vital areas. Others let out cries of agony, causing the fighting spirit of those remaining to turn into panic. Those who went to chase after their leader have not returned, leaving the charge without a commander and appearing disorganized. Even so, the frequency of attacks has not completely ceased; arrows aimed at the defensive camp whistle through the air, signaling that their will to resist has not been shattered.
Shisan follows Li Xin as they change positions several times. Seeing that the first quiver of arrows has already been more than half used indicates that many elites have already been lost. Even without confirmation, he can ascertain this answer. The phrase "arrows do not miss" perfectly describes the current situation!
Li Xin pulls back the Bowstring and shoots down an opponent aiming at him while dodging an incoming arrow. As he crouches down, several sharp arrows whiz past his head. Wiping the sweat from his forehead, he quickly leads Shisan to the next defensive point. They cannot remain in their current position any longer; optimistically estimating that at least a dozen enemies are waiting for someone to show themselves.
If they want to shoot a few more arrows from their original position now, standing up would surely result in being hit! Moving about three meters away from their previous spot, he leans out to shoot a few arrows before crouching down to rest.
The Defenders positioned at the bottom of the U-shaped formation have also joined the fight, doing everything they can to keep this group of attackers at least thirty meters away. The opposing side is a large force; their numerical advantage means close combat is inevitable. Once the enemy successfully closes in, holding out until afternoon would be nothing short of a miracle! Thus, disregarding personal safety, they shoot arrow after arrow, leading to a situation where both sides are simultaneously struck by arrows.
Wei Wujie's Retainers are also single-minded; noticing that resistance here is exceptionally fierce yet unbroken, they shout loudly to remind their comrades to concentrate fire here, hoping that superior firepower can achieve effective suppression.
It is precisely because the enemy's initial attack showed some battle errors that Li Xin's ambush on both flanks was completely overlooked. This oversight has significantly increased the pressure on those at the bottom of the U-shaped formation. The opportunities for rapid-fire shots have become increasingly scarce; sometimes they are unable to clearly see their target before being suppressed by incoming arrows.
This situation of being suppressed is becoming more severe; among the remaining seven people in the Defensive Formation, they shoot arrows while preparing close-combat weapons. Li Xin is also having a tough time; he dodges an incoming arrow and hurriedly reminds his ammunition supplier to prepare for close-range defense. It is not yet time for crossfire; he knows they need to hold on for a little longer.
Shisan notices that Li Xin's tone seems somewhat impatient but has no interest in peeking outside to see what is happening. He might get shot by an enemy arrow if he's not careful; it's better to be cautious. Fortunately, close-quarters combat is his second strong suit; he grabs a spear with his left hand and prepares for battle. After placing his supply quiver properly, he glances back at the Main Tent, which is occasionally struck by Fleeting Arrows. Thankfully, there has been no movement there; otherwise, it would be a significant problem!
The enemy was unaware that their target, Luzi, was hiding inside the tent. All the arrows were aimed at the outer defense circle, neglecting the crucial target. Even if they knew, what could they do!?
The arrows shot from the camp claimed the lives of those who were distracted. For this group of Retainers, it was better to eliminate the immediate threats first. It was like hunting a tiger by removing its teeth; taking down a toothless tiger was merely a matter of time.
Thirteen counted the few remaining who were still holding on and felt a sudden wave of sadness. In less than a minute, six skilled fighters had already fallen. It seemed that the enemy's organized assault was quite professional; otherwise, such a phenomenon wouldn't occur. Looking down at the spear in his hand, he asked, "Outside, what's the situation? Is the enemy coming in? You've done your best; if you can't hold on any longer, just switch with me!"
Li Xin turned to see that a few people responsible for defending the U-shaped base were still holding their ground, which didn't sit well with him either. He nocked an arrow onto his bow and stood up to shoot. As he bent down to pull another arrow from the quiver, he snapped it onto the Bowstring. Irritated, he replied, "Why are you asking me? If you want to know, just look for yourself!"
If I could see, would I need you to remind me? Thirteen felt furious upon hearing this and was about to curse when he suddenly saw a figure appear above the barricade. Not good! The enemy was attacking!
Li Xin also spotted this person and couldn't help but feel alarmed. That was too fast! Just as this thought crossed his mind, a Cold Light flashed before him. At this moment, it was too late to draw his bow and shoot down the intruder; he barely managed to grab the sword hilt hanging at his waist when he saw that person's abdomen pierced by a spear. Seeing that the spear's owner was also stunned, he couldn't help but shout angrily, "What are you doing using so much force when their main force is still behind?!"
Thirteen hadn't encountered such close combat danger in many years. He hadn't considered the consequences of his urgent attack and felt unprepared for what had just happened.
As he spoke, he tried to lift the body off the spear to retrieve it. Before he could complete this motion, he saw that person gripping the spear tightly with both hands.
Weapons like spears belong to long-range weapons; due to their length, once they hit a target, it's difficult to achieve continuous stabbing like with swords. If a severely wounded opponent grabs hold of the long shaft, separating both sides becomes increasingly challenging. It would be easier if there were more people around; someone with a sharp blade could finish off the opponent. But now there were only two of them here.
The one impaled clearly wasn't going to give up easily; after grabbing hold of the spear shaft, he shouted loudly to his comrades behind him to charge forward!
No matter how fast one speaks, it can't keep up with the speed of events unfolding. From Thirteen's successful stab to the opponent grabbing the shaft and calling for reinforcements took no more than a blink of an eye. As Li Xin drew out his Bronze Sword to slay the one confronting Thirteen, three more enemies charged in right after. One leaped up and swung his sword at Sun Thirteen while the other two wasted no time drawing their swords and lunging at Li Xin.
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