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Chapter 1067: Reinforcements
Chapter 1067: Reinforcements
The Three Kingdoms era was indeed a grand and tumultuous time, where many military commanders and strategists showcased their talents and left a remarkable impression on the stage of history.
However, in every era, there are always individuals with great potential and ability who remain unnoticed and are destined to be mere footnotes in the annals of history.
Whether or not Xian Yu Fu was such a figure in history is uncertain, but in this world, he undoubtedly possessed the capability to shine on the grand stage of this era.
After all, even when facing the onslaught of hundreds of thousands of Necroarmy soldiers, Xian Yu Fu was still able to lead his several tens of thousands of not-so-elite troops in a tenacious defense.
Despite being outnumbered more than tenfold, facing formidable enemies with overwhelming strength and a terrifying aura, and enduring the harsh condition of losing troops with every touch, Xian Yu Fu managed to hold his ground at Lingzhi City.
And he did so for an entire day, enduring the relentless and tireless attacks of the terrifying Necroarmy, never allowing them to breach the city walls.
This was an extraordinary feat. Though it was only for a day, surviving the onslaught of the Necroarmy was no easy task.
Compared to the Necroarmy, Xian Yu Fu's disadvantages were numerous.
The disparity in troop numbers and morale was immense. On one side were tireless Necroarmy soldiers, and on the other were troops filled with fear. With the enemy attacking day and night without rest, maintaining a solid defense was an arduous task.
Although Xian Yu Fu managed to stabilize the morale of his troops, morale is not a constant. As the Necroarmy relentlessly attacked day and night, seemingly without end, the morale of the Lingzhi City soldiers began to crumble.
Xian Yu Fu was well aware that he couldn't hold out for much longer.
Even if morale hadn't been waning, they couldn't have sustained their defense for long.
The Necroarmy's assault was too fierce, relentless day and night, with no regard for life or death. Even if not killed outright, the Necroarmy soldiers would continue to crawl forward, attacking even with half their bodies severed.
It was difficult to imagine the scene of a horde of broken and battered Necroarmy soldiers roaring and crawling towards their deaths unless witnessed firsthand. It was a sight that could make one's scalp tingle and instill deep despair.
Facing such an enemy, they had no hope of victory.
Initially, Xian Yu Fu held his ground because he still had hope. He believed that if he could withstand the assault for a while, Marquis Liu Yu's reinforcements would surely arrive. However, after a day, Xian Yu Fu's hope had been extinguished.
He knew that in one day, Marquis Liu Yu's reinforcements would not arrive in time. Even if they did, Xian Yu Fu had no faith that they could save them from this dire situation.
Xian Yu Fu was familiar with the strength of Marquis Liu Yu's legions. After a day of fierce fighting, he also understood the power of the Necroarmy he faced. He was certain that Marquis Liu Yu's forces, even with reinforcements, had no chance of defeating the Necroarmy. Not even Lord Gong Sun Zan's White Horse Cavalry, known for their elite status, would stand a chance against this Necroarmy.
If there was any force in the world capable of rivaling this Necroarmy, Xian Yu Fu could only think of Lord Lu HaiKong's army.
If Lord Lu HaiKong's forces arrived at that moment, they might have had a glimmer of hope. However, Xian Yu Fu knew that such a thought was naive.
Aside from the low likelihood of Lord Lu HaiKong offering aid, even if he did, it would take more than a day for his cavalry to reach Lingzhi City from Bingzhou. Even if they could hold out for a few more days, the only reinforcement Lord Lu HaiKong could provide would be his cavalry.
Xian Yu Fu acknowledged the strength of Lord Lu HaiKong's cavalry, but he didn't believe they could make a difference against hundreds of thousands of Necroarmy soldiers.
Despite the slim chance of survival, Xian Yu Fu still held on to the hope that he could keep himself and Lingzhi City safe. At this moment, his only thought was to persevere, to endure as long as possible, and to buy time for the other defensive lines.
With this belief, Xian Yu Fu led his troops, whose morale was gradually collapsing, to hold their ground amidst the Necroarmy. The battle became increasingly difficult.
As time passed, the number of soldiers on the city walls dwindled. Some, after being injured by the zombies, would pierce their own hearts with their swords and leap from the walls, taking a zombie with them in their fall.
The more desperate and fearful the situation became, the more these valiant men emerged.
Their backs remained straight in the face of fear and despair, fighting and defending their homeland even in death.
Such bravery was undoubtedly admirable, but human nature is complex. Where there are heroes, there are cowards. While some were willing to fight to the death, others chose to flee in despair.
As morale collapsed, a large number of soldiers quietly slipped away from the walls.
Of the soldiers who disappeared from the walls, only one-third had fallen in battle; the remaining two-thirds had fled.
Xian Yu Fu did not raise his execution sword against those who deserted in battle, partly because he had previously said he would not pursue them, but more importantly, he had no time to spare for such matters.
After all, the deserters now made up one-fifth of the entire army, and even if Xian Yu Fu wanted to punish them, he lacked the capacity to do so. At this point, he could only stand firm with those willing to continue fighting, using their blood and lives in a battle destined for defeat.
Under such difficult circumstances, Xian Yu Fu managed to hold on for another day.
A day later, Lingzhi City remained in his hands, and the zombie army had still not breached the walls. However, of the original fifty thousand soldiers on the walls, less than twenty-five thousand remained, a loss of over ten thousand since the previous day. Yet, the nature of the losses had changed.
Yesterday, three layers of soldiers had fallen in battle, and seven layers had fled; today, seven layers fought to the death, and three layers ran away.
This outcome filled Xian Yu Fu with both pain and pride. He was proud to have so many brave and passionate soldiers under his command.
However, he also knew that Lingzhi City was now on a countdown to its demise.
The soldiers were exhausted, and the city's defenses had nearly run out of supplies, yet the zombie army continued its relentless assault.
Xian Yu Fu was well aware that they would not last another day.
"Two and a half days? Although it's not ideal, it's enough time for them to prepare. Let's end it here!"
Xian Yu Fu, long sword in hand, finally climbed up to the city wall. In the past two days, he had not personally joined the battle, not out of fear or cowardice, but because he knew he could not afford to fight himself.
Lingzhi City relied solely on his support, and if he were to falter, the city's collapse would be imminent. Thus, he could only command from the rear.
Now, as the situation became untenable, and with no need for his command, he chose to step forward. In doing so, Xian Yu Fu was essentially choosing to face death.
Everyone understood the significance of Xian Yu Fu's action. When they saw him carrying his sword to the front lines, the soldiers' spirits lifted. They struggled to their feet, ready to accompany Xian Yu Fu to their deaths.
On the city walls, hardly any soldier retreated. After all, the battle had reached a critical point, and those who had endured until now were unlikely to back down, even in the face of death.
Just as this legion chose to embrace their fate, a sharp-eyed soldier suddenly cried out.
"Wait, General, look over there!"
(End of Chapter)
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