Chapter 1009: Iron Blood's Divine Might (1)
Chapter 1009: Iron Blood's Divine Might (1)
September 25, 2017
Plans, when perfect, often fail to yield perfect results, and sometimes, the more perfect the plan, the more likely it is to fail.
Take Xu Rong's current situation, for example, where he had prepared for every eventuality.
Indeed, Xu Rong had obtained intelligence on the Iron Blood Cavalry and had even made preparations to face Huang Zhong, Yan Liang, and Wen Chou, who were leading the Iron Blood Cavalry in wreaking havoc within his camp.
To ensure nothing went wrong, Xu Rong not only prepared for the martial generals but also took measures to restrict the mobility of the Iron Blood Cavalry.
As they encircled Zhao Er and the Iron Blood Cavalry, the clanging and pounding of metal echoed, signaling, in Xu Rong's eyes, the death knell for the Iron Blood Cavalry.
It was a secret weapon specifically designed to counter the Iron Blood Cavalry. At this moment, behind the soldiers closing in from all directions, a trap had been set—a multi-layered wall of iron chains.
These chains were special, and their purpose, at this moment, was singular: to corral the Iron Blood Cavalry like herding sheep.
"You think you're fast and powerful? Try breaking through these chains! You won't get past this encirclement!"
Xu Rong didn't need to completely halt the Iron Blood Cavalry; he only needed to restrict their movement. Within this vast army, there were countless ways to finish them off.
On the other side, Zhao Er, unaware of Xu Rong's trap, led the Iron Blood Cavalry in a charge as Xu Rong's forces unleashed a barrage of arrows.
This charge was intriguing; instead of Zhao Er leading the way, the Iron Blood Cavalry swiftly turned, placing Zhao Er at the rear. While guarding against Hua Xiong's forces, they charged deeper into the camp.
Despite Zhao Er not leading the charge, the Iron Blood Cavalry's momentum was not to be underestimated. The soldiers under Dong Zhuo couldn't stop them, and at this moment, they didn't intend to. They stepped aside, revealing the circle of iron chains.
"The sheepfold is complete. Once the sheep are in, they shouldn't try to leave. They'll meet their end here!"
With iron chains ahead and a rain of arrows above, the Iron Blood Cavalry's fate seemed sealed, and Xu Rong's face lit up with a smile, anticipating the pitiful sight of their demise.
The scene he envisioned, however, never materialized. While it was a pleasant surprise for Xu Rong, the hunter, to see a flock of sheep enter the trap, it would have been a different story if a pack of wolves had entered instead.
And unfortunately for Xu Rong, the Iron Blood Cavalry was a pack of wolves he couldn't possibly contain.
It had been over a year since the Iron Blood Cavalry was at its peak. After the battle beneath Luoyang City, the Iron Blood Guard had never shown their full strength again, even during the coalition's campaign against Dong Zhuo.
Xu Rong's intelligence on the Iron Blood Cavalry was from the time of the Luoyang siege. Even if Xu Rong had a newfound respect for them, it didn't change the fact that the information was outdated.
Xu Rong couldn't have known that the Iron Blood Cavalry was no longer the same Iron Blood Guard from a year ago. They had evolved into a Pseudo Super Troop, ten times more powerful!
Xu Rong was setting a trap based on year-old standards, ensuring failure no matter how perfect his trap was.
Xu Rong was yet to realize this, still wearing a smile, but it wouldn't last long.
As the Iron Blood Cavalry reached the iron chains and paused briefly, a torrent of arrows rained down upon them.
The arrows fell, but the scene Xu Rong anticipated never unfolded.
The arrows fell, but instead of the graceful spray of blood he expected, Xu Rong witnessed arrows shattering mid-flight, accompanied by the clanging of metal.
Over ten thousand arrows failed to inflict even the slightest harm on the Iron Blood Cavalry, not even their horses.
Xu Rong was left dumbfounded by this turn of events. "Impossible! Wait, something's wrong. Their armor is different!"
Of course, it was different. Their equipment had been designed and modified by the old man Gongsun, making each piece an exceptional piece of armor, even if they were standard-issue.
This level of armor, when presented to other powers, was only qualified to be worn by martial generals. A single set cost several hundred thousand in raw materials alone. Lu HaiKong directly provided thousands of sets, fully arming the entire Iron Blood Cavalry.
The value of their equipment alone was enough to scare many. If Lu HaiKong didn't have his own mines and blacksmith camp, he wouldn't have dared to spend money on such an extravagant purchase.
With this level of armor on their bodies, how could a mere rain of arrows possibly harm them?
The Blood Bath Legion's splendor wasn't limited to their armor; their weapons were also of superior tier.
As Xu Rong stared in shock at their armor, the Iron Blood Cavalry had already set off again, fearlessly charging towards the iron chain barrier.
"Break!"
With a unified battle cry, the Iron Blood Cavalry raised their blades and struck. Although Zhao Er, Yan Liang, and Wen U were stationed at the rear, the Iron Blood Cavalry effortlessly broke through the iron chains and charged forward.
In an instant, a crucial part of Xu Rong's trap was completely destroyed.
"Not good! Stop them!"
Xu Rong's expression changed, his eyes flashing with determination. Utilizing his commander trait, he swiftly commanded his legions to take action.
Indeed, Xu Rong was an exceptional commander. Despite the unexpected turn of events, his face showed urgency, but his command rhythm remained undisturbed.
The vast army was mobilized in an orderly manner, and the martial generals under his command sprang into action.
Whether it was Hua Xiong, Zhang Xiu, or the generals holding the line, they all charged out, determined to stop Zhao Er and the Iron Blood Cavalry at all costs.
However, it was already too late. The Iron Blood Cavalry had broken free from the cage, and it was nearly impossible to trap them again.
Zhao Er, Yan Liang, and Wen U, the three martial generals, unleashed their full power, holding off Hua Xiong and the others. The Iron Blood Cavalry in front of them also unleashed their general traits, and the cavalry unit surged forward once more.
The onslaught began!
Even without a martial general leading them, the Iron Blood Cavalry effortlessly crushed any resistance that dared to stand in their path.
Xu Rong tried to enclose them in layer after layer of nets, hoping to trap them again, but it was nearly impossible. The Iron Blood Cavalry's offensive power was too strong. Without a legion capable of withstanding them for a moment, stopping their advance was virtually impossible, let alone trapping them.
Although Hua Xiong, Zhang Xiu, and other martial generals were hot on their trail, in the chaos of the battlefield, Zhao Er and his companions could violently overwhelm Emperor's Tyrant Dong Zhuo's troops and advance. The others couldn't do the same.
Moreover, the mounts of the Iron Blood Cavalry were all top-notch, making it difficult for them to be caught up with. The distance between them was rapidly widening!
"We can't let this continue. If we don't stop them now, it'll be over. Deploy the Flying Wolf Cavalry immediately! Spare no expense and stop them at all costs!"
Xu Rong knew he had made a blunder.
He had hoped to annihilate the Iron Blood Cavalry here and then turn to defeat Wang Ti's army, ending the campaign.
But when his trap collapsed and the Iron Blood Cavalry rampaged out, Xu Rong realized he had made a grave mistake—he had been too confident.
He believed he could perfectly control the entire situation, so he executed this strategy.
If this tactical move had succeeded, he could have achieved victory in one battle. But now, with the mistake, Xu Rong also realized that if he couldn't handle the situation well, he might be defeated in a single battle.
With the Iron Blood Cavalry having escaped, if they couldn't capture them before Wang Ti's army arrived, Xu Rong's situation would become extremely difficult. In this scenario, he had no choice but to use his trump card.
At Xu Rong's command, the Flying Wolf Cavalry slowly advanced, gradually surrounding the Iron Blood Cavalry.
As a skilled commander, Xu Rong couldn't stop the Iron Blood Cavalry, but it was easy to create an opportunity for them to clash with the Flying Wolf Cavalry.
Under Xu Rong's command, the wolf-like cavalry unit under Lu Bu's command blocked the path of the Iron Blood Cavalry.
"You don't need to defeat them. Just hold them off for half an hour. Give me half an hour, and I'll take them down!"
Xu Rong's eyes slightly bloodshot, he muttered incessantly, his gaze fixed on the Iron Blood Cavalry and the Flying Wolf Cavalry.
This was his last resort and his final hope. Only by stopping the Iron Blood Cavalry could he turn the tide and achieve victory...
(End of Chapter)
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