Chapter 737: Unerring Calculation (2)
Chapter 737: Unerring Calculation (2)
September 25, 2017
Unerring Calculation is an incredibly powerful talent, especially when combined with Xun You's brilliant mind, making it an almost divine existence.
As long as Xun You gathers enough intelligence and has sufficient time, any scheme will be rendered futile before him. Conversely, Xun You can capitalize on any opportunity without hindrance.
Of course, there is no absolute invincibility in this world, and Unerring Calculation is no exception. It can be countered, but unfortunately, Xu Zifu currently lacks the ability to do so.
He isn't even entirely sure who his opponent is, nor does he know the nature of Xun You's talent.
At this moment, Xu Zifu can only do his best and strive for perfection, turning his current crisis into an opportunity.
This night raid is the most daring battle Xu Zifu has faced. Before this, he had never taken such a risky gamble, not because he was confident about this battle, but rather because his confidence was not strong at all.
Even before reaching Wang Ti's military camp, Xu Zifu felt a hint of tension, a fear of being utterly defeated.
However, this tension dissipated as he played all his trump cards. The resulting calm wasn't from a guaranteed victory but from knowing he had done his best.
Xu Zifu had played all his cards, and now it was time for his opponent's response.
If his opponent could counter his moves, this battle would essentially be over. Even if Xu Zifu struggled for a while, defeat was almost certain.
But if his opponent couldn't counter his moves, this battle would be reinvigorated, and Xu Zifu would glimpse the light of victory!
Handing over control of one's fate to others didn't feel good, but Xu Zifu remained calm, quietly awaiting his opponent's response.
Xun You didn't disappoint Xu Zifu. As Xu Zifu made his move, Wang Ti also began to react.
The giant eagles overhead didn't concern Wang Ti and his men, as they knew what those eagles could drop.
As for the small cloth bags, after nearly half a month, the Huns living on the grassland had identified their contents, and with the help of the physician Xun You brought, they found a way to deal with them. So, they didn't pay much attention to the bags and focused on the elite cavalry unit.
The cavalry led by Yuwen Kuo was undeniably formidable, with all members having a strength above 50. Yuwen Kuo himself, though an outsider, was undoubtedly a fierce warrior, especially since Zhao Er and the others had already been defeated. Yuwen Kuo's strength was arguably the most potent force on the battlefield.
This terrifying cavalry unit charged forward, and their might wasn't something ordinary defenses could withstand.
Moreover, with the giant eagles circling high above, Xu Zifu had a clear understanding of Wang Ti's camp defenses.
In this situation, Wang Ti and his men couldn't hope to stop them with things like horse traps, trenches, or horse obstacles. With their elite forces gone, it would be extremely challenging to halt this elite cavalry unit, and behind them was an army of sixty thousand. Once a breach was made in their defenses, Xu Zifu could easily achieve his tactical goals.
After all, Xu Zifu's objective was relatively simple. He didn't need to annihilate Wang Ti and his men; he just needed to burn their supplies.
However, as Yuwen Kuo's cavalry unit drew closer to the enemy camp, Xu Zifu's unease intensified. He was certain his opponent wasn't unprepared.
And indeed, Xu Zifu's suspicions were soon confirmed.
As Yuwen Kuo's legion approached Wang Ti's forces, two tokens in Wang Ti's hands suddenly lit up. In an instant, a group of people appeared before Yuwen Kuo's cavalry and Wang Ti's camp.
These individuals stood ten feet tall, their entire bodies covered in a bright yellow skin, with a yellow headband tied around their heads and a gleaming saber in their hands.
Undoubtedly, these were Yellow Turban Warriors, and not just any, but high-level ones.
Lu Hai Kong had obtained several such tokens during the Yellow Turban Rebellion, and Wang Ti was using two of them now.
These Yellow Turban Warriors had a strength of 60, and that wasn't all; they also possessed the unique trait of immortality. The leaders were two Yellow Turban Generals with strength values above 90.
With these two powerful items unleashed, Xu Zifu and Yuwen Kuo were stunned. Could warfare be like this?
Is this not a blatant act of bullying?
In fact, Lu Haikong is indeed bullying others, but so what? Who can blame Lu Haikong for having such a wealthy background?
Although props aren't a significant restriction on the battlefield, and many props can assist in combat, is there anyone in this world who can compete with Lu Haikong's resources in this regard?
Just these two props that Wang Ti smashed out at this moment, if put up for auction, would fetch an astronomical price, at least several million gold, without exaggeration.
Such precious items, Lu Haikong's people say they'll throw them away, and what can Xu Zifu and Yuwen Kuo do about it? Are they not convinced? If they have the ability, let them bring out props of the same specifications and fight back!
After the Yellow Turban Warriors were summoned, Xu Zifu basically knew that this battle was over, and he had no chance of fighting back.
The advantage of having a smart mind is that one can assess the situation and know when to let go of a matter without hope. These intelligent people often give up faster than others.
After realizing the situation was hopeless, Xu Zifu turned and left without saying goodbye to Yuwen Kuo. It wasn't because he was skilled at betraying his teammates, but they had planned it beforehand. If Yuwen Kuo sensed the situation turning unfavorable, he would retreat as well.
After Xu Zifu left, Yuwen Kuo immediately suffered a heavy blow when he encountered the Yellow Turban Warriors head-on.
Although they were the attacking side, riding in with great momentum, the impact was not to be underestimated.
However, these Yellow Turban Warriors were no ordinary foes. Standing at three meters tall, their strength was not inferior to that of horses, coupled with their immortal nature and the presence of two Yellow Turban Generals with a strength of over 90, they easily dominated Yuwen Kuo's cavalry.
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They couldn't withstand it at all. To deal with these Yellow Turban Warriors, even Lu Haikong's side mostly relied on generals, assisted by members of the Flame Character Battalion.
If Lu Haikong's side found it so challenging, how could Yuwen Kuo's situation be any better?
Seeing the hopeless situation, Xu Zifu had also left, and Yuwen Kuo no longer had the heart to persist. If he stayed any longer, the Black Wind, Blood Bath, and Golden Legions might return, and he wouldn't even have a place to run!
So, Yuwen Kuo, sensing the unfavorable situation, didn't engage the Yellow Turban Warriors, and directly led his elite cavalry to retreat. As for the sixty thousand troops he brought, he had no thoughts of managing them at this point.
Wang Ti quietly watched Yuwen Kuo and Xu Zifu leave without stopping them, focusing on commanding the battlefield and dealing with the remaining Uxian Allied Forces.
Xu Zifu and Yuwen Kuo clearly had a plan, and after withdrawing from the battlefield, they quickly regrouped at a designated location.
These two brothers-in-arms met again, looking at each other with only a defeated expression on their faces.
A few days ago, they never imagined they would be so thoroughly defeated. From having the upper hand to being utterly crushed, they were given no chance to turn the situation around. Facing this defeat, even Xu Zifu felt a surreal sense of unreality.
This surreal feeling dissipated amidst the difficult-to-suppress groans of the wounded cavalry under Yuwen Kuo's command.
Xu Zifu looked at the somewhat disheveled and dejected Yuwen Kuo, shook his head, and placed his hand on the man's shoulder to comfort him: "Rest assured, as long as we're still here, there's always a chance to rise again."
"The army we brought this time has more than three hundred thousand troops. They might defeat them but can't annihilate them all. After we dodge this wave, we can still gather the remnants and have a chance to fight Lu Haikong. Even if we really can't manage, we can lead the army to retreat to Youzhou or Liangzhou. As long as we stay alive, the war isn't over! With my preparations, they'll never find us!"
Really?
Just as Xu Zifu finished speaking, a deep voice sounded, and Gao Lan and Yan Liang led the Blood Bath Legion, charging from the side.
When this legion emerged, Xu Zifu and Yuwen Kuo were stunned. Where did this legion come from, and how could they have gotten so close without being noticed?
Xu Zifu and Yuwen Kuo exchanged glances, and Xu Zifu whistled. In an instant, a giant eagle descended from the sky and landed beside them. Xu Zifu and Yuwen Kuo each grabbed one of its giant claws, and with the eagle's help, they soared into the sky.
Gao Lan and Yan Liang only symbolically shot two arrows before focusing on the cavalry in front of them without further hindering Xu Zifu's group. In their eyes, Xu Zifu's team was doomed!
(End of Chapter)
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