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Qin Army Bastion City.
According to the original plan, the counterattack was organized by Old General Li Li using the Arrow Formation, while Wang Jian prepared the Soldiers to respond to the impending assault from the Zhao Army Soldiers. In theory, this defensive strategy was flawless, dividing forces to simultaneously confront enemies from both near and far was indeed a wise choice.
For the Qin crossbow, which required both hands to operate effectively, the closer the angle of its projectile path was to being flat, the greater its power. As the Qin Army Arrow Formation began to extend their shots under the command of Old General, the powerful penetrating force of the crossbow bolts gradually reached its peak.
Wang Jian noticed that fewer arrows were entering the city from the mountaintop and immediately ordered all Soldiers that had just been organized to prepare for defense on the walls. In his view, the Zhao Army Soldiers would soon appear. He wasn't worried about Li Xin, who was responsible for guiding the Arrow Formation from the mountaintop; after all, it was this marksman who would first notice any movements from the Zhao Army. As long as he detected any activity from their formation, there would still be enough time for him to leave his observation point and return to Bastion City.
Due to having to dodge flying arrows while organizing his troops, Wang Jian was too focused and unaware that the highest commander in the city had already left. By the time he received this news, he saw two galloping warhorses charging up the mountain, engaging with the Zhao Army Cavalry that had appeared there.
If someone had alerted him earlier about the presence of the Zhao Army at the mountaintop, Wang Jian could have commanded his Soldiers to provide cover for Li Xin. However, they had already missed the best opportunity; attempting to shoot arrows now could easily injure their own men.
Sun Thirteen had been busy assisting with the rescue of the Wounded, so he hadn’t noticed that changes were occurring within the city. Feeling that the arrows raining down were not as dense as before, he stepped out to search for several generals. After searching around, he only found Wang Jian, who was stamping his feet in frustration. Upon learning what had happened, he was instantly taken aback.
“What should we do now?”
“What else can we do!? Save people!” Wang Jian shouted without hesitation: “Everyone mount up! Out of the city!”
“The general is leaving! Open the gates!”
The gates of Fortification had only just opened halfway when a fierce group of Qin Army soldiers charged out of the city. Completely disregarding that there were hundreds of thousands of Zhao Army stationed on the mountaintop, they shouted and waved their weapons as they surged towards it at full speed...
Upon reaching the mountaintop, Luzi and Feng Quji quickly dispatched two Zhao Soldiers, then swiftly broke through encirclement in an attempt to rescue their trapped comrade, Li Xin. When they saw a bloodied figure in armor slumped against a tree without moving, Luzi’s eyes instantly turned red with rage. With a loud roar, he swung his Long Spear and struck down a Zhao Soldier who attempted to sneak attack from behind.
Due to excessive force, the sturdy spear shaft snapped with a crack and broke into two pieces. The person struck didn't even have time to grunt before being sent flying, crashing against a tree and collapsing to the ground, motionless.
This scene was witnessed clearly by the Zhao Soldier who was about to advance, instantly intimidated by the sudden might of the Qin General. At a loss, he didn't know whether to continue forward or quickly turn his horse around to escape. It was only after someone shouted a retreat that he snapped back to reality and fled in panic.
Not only were the Zhao Soldiers stunned by the thunderous blow, but Feng Quji also saw the usually refined Luzi unleash his power for the first time. He watched in shock as the Zhao Soldier swept away by Luzi crashed into a tree, standing there dumbfounded for quite some time.
Luzi didn't check if the fallen man still had breath; instead, he jumped off his horse, discarded the broken spear shaft, and picked up a Zhao Army spear. He mounted his horse again and pulled on the reins fiercely, chasing after the fleeing soldiers.
As Luzi brushed past Feng Quji, his intentions were clear. Realizing this, Feng Quji reached out to stop him but found that the Governor had already charged out of the woods towards the Zhao Camp.
The speed of the Seven Star Black Steed was evident at this moment; facing an endless enemy army only fueled its excitement. With a triumphant whinny, it propelled its rider towards the Thousand Troops and Horses.
Just moments ago, Luzi had been blinded by bloodlust but was suddenly brought back to reality by the wind. Upon seeing the scattered Zhao Army Arrow Formation on the nearby high ground, he felt a twinge of fear. Taking down their commander seemed beyond his capabilities! Just as this thought crossed his mind, he noticed his warhorse galloping fearlessly towards the enemy formation.
Exposed, Luzi dared not stop; turning back into the woods would mean being shot full of arrows. Resolutely, he brandished his spear and followed the fleeing Zhao Army soldiers into their ranks.
The standard weapons of the Zhao Army were Spear and Short Blade, so when they saw Luzi's weapon, they mistook him for one of their own. As cavalry rushed back to break through the Qin Army Observation Post, they hurriedly parted ways to create a safe passage for their comrades.
Li Xin, lying on the ground, was not actually injured; he just felt exhausted. Suddenly realizing that Luzi had gone off on his own, he sprang up from the ground, nearly scaring Feng Quji half to death. By the time they discussed stopping him, it was too late; they decided to mount their horses and chase after him.
The vanguard of the Zhao Army saw personnel returning one after another and assumed it was Qin Army organizing forces to attack. What did it mean to have troops? Naturally, those daring enough to charge into their ranks were part of a large army! So when two cavalrymen emerged from the woods again, they mistakenly thought they were allies and did not take defensive measures.
Li Xin had left his warhorse in the city; now he was riding one belonging to the Zhao Army. As he charged into their ranks, he didn’t need a spear but rather Arrows. Looking around, he found a full quiver of Arrows just right for him. He quickly unstrapped his sturdy bow from his back and drew three arrows from it.
Luzi's target was extremely clear, as he discovered a Canopy within the Central Army. Right beneath the Canopy sat Commander Zhao Sheng of Zhao Xinjun! And next to Zhao Sheng was Wei Wujie, the one he wanted to eliminate on sight!
When the Grand Commander and Surrounding Guards noticed a returning Cavalry soldier charging towards the camp, they all raised their Spear and Short Blade to warn him that the path was blocked. In their eyes, this soldier clearly seemed dazed.
As for whether he was dazed or not, Luzi was more aware than anyone else at that moment. Ignoring the continuous warnings coming from the front, he quietly gave his warhorse the command to charge.
Animals fear death too, especially those with the intelligence of a three-year-old child, who have a deeper understanding of mortality. Faced with the overwhelming disadvantage of being surrounded, the fear of imminent death could even make them tremble and collapse.
To cope with this animal instinct, horses going into battle require repeated reinforcement training. It is similar to training soldiers; they must learn to disregard death. Because when facing a powerful enemy, only by not fearing death can one hope to survive. This can even unleash hidden potential, allowing them to escape from dire situations. However, there is a limit to this; it must be predicated on having a chance for survival!
The Superior Steed known as the Seven Star Black Steed had evidently been brainwashed, completely ignoring the overwhelming aura of death surrounding it. Upon receiving the charge command, it became excited and its muscles tensed up. Then, facing countless sharp spikes, it suddenly raised its front hooves...
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