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Chapter 855: The Second Wave
Chapter 855: The Second Wave
As the second wave of monsters arrived as expected, Lu HaiKong's forces were ready. He had anticipated this moment and issued his orders swiftly.
"Locate the Tomb Guardian Legion and the Stone Cavalry Corps immediately!" Lu HaiKong commanded.
His scouts were well-positioned, and with a single order, he quickly obtained the locations of the Tomb Guardian Legion and the Stone Cavalry Corps.
The Tomb Guardian Legion was directly ahead, near the Bloodbath Legion, while the Stone Cavalry Corps was at the rear, where Gao Lan and Chen Yi were stationed.
Lu HaiKong's instructions were clear: "Black Wind Legion, support the rear! Zhao Er, follow the plan and repeat the previous tactics. Once the enemy crosses the trench, order the Bloodbath Legion to launch an immediate attack and swiftly capture the Tomb Guardian Legion. Chen Ping, take five thousand troops to the front and assist the Bloodbath Legion's defense."
Upon receiving the orders, Lu HaiKong's legions sprang into action.
Lu HaiKong's military organization was impressive, and his command system was efficient. His orders were swiftly executed on all fronts.
The Black Wind Legion, led by Zhao Er, was the first to move. They had been stationed within the Domain City and now rushed to the rear upon receiving Lu HaiKong's command.
Zhao Er had been reassigned to lead the Bloodbath Legion, and Lu HaiKong handed over the Black Wind Legion to Ma Han.
Ma Han was one of Lu HaiKong's most senior subordinates, lacking exceptional talent but well-cared for by Lu HaiKong. Despite his limited natural abilities, Ma Han had developed into a formidable warrior with a strength of 80.
However, Ma Han had reached his limit, and his potential was exhausted. Further advancement was not feasible without a massive investment of resources, which Lu HaiKong was unwilling to provide, especially since Ma Han lacked the outstanding talent of Wang Ti.
Although Ma Han couldn't improve further, he was still a capable member of Lu HaiKong's army. At the very least, he was a mid-tier existence, and while leading the Black Wind Legion might lack a bit of agility, it wouldn't cause significant problems.
Upon receiving Lu HaiKong's command, the Black Wind Legion swiftly moved to the rear to provide support. Upon arrival, Ma Han immediately joined Chen Yi.
They had already been deployed, and Chen Yi was in command of this battlefield. Ma Han, as expected, was to follow Chen Yi's orders.
For the past half a year, Chen Yi had been grinding and battling against the NPC bandits and other forces in Bingzhou. Through countless battles, Chen Yi had grown significantly, and although he couldn't match the top-tier commanders like Zhang Mancheng, he had developed his own leadership qualities.
When the monster legion arrived, Chen Yi immediately took command and began organizing the defense.
Their defensive position lacked fortifications, and unfortunately, they had an additional challenge in the form of the Stone Cavalry Legion. It could be said that their defensive task was the most challenging among all the locations.
Facing this difficulty, Chen Yi remained fearless. After all, they were just enemies, and defeating them was the only option!
Upon Ma Han's arrival, Chen Yi's side swiftly took action. After a brief instruction to Ma Han, the Black Wind Legion charged towards the enemy legion to halt their advance.
Chen Yi was well aware of the Black Wind Legion's primary role. As a cavalry unit specializing in archery, their greatest strength lay in such delaying tactics.
Before the enemy's arrival, the goal was to slow their advance as much as possible and inflict as much damage as they could. Once the enemy engaged in battle with Chen Yi's legion, it would be challenging for the Black Wind Legion to play a significant role, as they weren't adept at close combat.
Under Chen Yi's command, the Black Wind Legion sprang into action, showcasing their skills.
As one of Lu HaiKong's oldest cavalry units, they were proficient in the kite tactic. Although Ma Han's leadership might lack a bit of agility, they couldn't fully utilize the Black Wind Legion's swift and agile nature, they still managed to exert considerable pressure on the Tomb Guardian Legion.
The Black Wind Legion was equipped with three types of weapons: a close-combat broadsword, a top-tier longbow, and a top-tier crossbow.
In most situations, the broadsword and longbow were rarely used, especially in the current scenario. Facing the Tomb Guardian Legion, who relied on crossbows, the Black Wind Legion found the crossbow to be simple to operate and sufficiently deadly, eliminating the need to use the longbow.
The Tomb Guardian Legion, as indicated by their name and numbers, was not a formidable force. With a strength of only 20 and weak defense, they lacked the ability to resist. Moreover, they didn't have any long-range units.
Facing the Black Wind Legion, they were at a significant disadvantage, as if they had encountered their nemesis. Under the Black Wind Legion's assault, the Tomb Guardian Legion suffered heavy casualties with each step forward, requiring a tremendous cost and sacrifice.
If things proceeded as expected, the Tomb Guardian Legion would struggle to reach Chen Yi's defensive line under the relentless assault of the Black Wind Legion.
However, Lu HaiKong had deliberately deployed the Black Wind Legion here because this location was more challenging to defend. If it were that simple, why would Lu HaiKong assign the Black Wind Legion here? Wouldn't it be better to let them stay with Chen Yi for training?
After Ma Han's forces wreaked havoc for a while, a cavalry unit from the Tomb Guardian Legion emerged from the rear.
This cavalry unit was not as numerous, only a thousand strong compared to the Black Wind Legion's three thousand. Still, their strength couldn't be underestimated.
The formidable Stone Army, with their imposing stature and strength, posed a significant challenge to the Black Wind Legion. However, the Black Wind Legion had a secret weapon—a powerful martial technique called the "Heavenly Axe Technique."
As the Stone Army stood firm, their defense impenetrable, the Black Wind Legion's arrows, imbued with inner power, proved ineffective. The arrows merely bounced off the Stone Army's sturdy bodies, causing minimal damage.
Frustrated by the lack of impact, the Black Wind Legion's commander, Gao Lan, ordered a switch to longbows. The change in weaponry transformed the legion's demeanor, infusing them with a sharp and aggressive aura.
The longbows, combined with the Black Wind Legion's superior speed, allowed them to encircle the Stone Army and the Terracotta Army, aiming to protect the Terracotta Army while attacking the Stone Army.
Gao Lan, riding his mid-tier yellow-hued war beast named "Chongshan," with a strength surpassing that of regular war beasts, seized the opportunity to charge at the Stone Army's commander.
Gao Lan, harnessing the beast's power, swung his battle axe with the force of a thousand pounds, shattering the Stone Army commander's head in a single blow.
Chen Yi, witnessing the swift defeat of the Stone Army's commander, promptly ordered the Black Wind Legion to transition from defense to offense. With the commander eliminated and the Stone Army in disarray, the Black Wind Legion, under Gao Lan's relentless assault and Chen Yi's exceptional leadership, swiftly turned the tide of the battle.
Within a couple of hours, Chen Yi's strategic brilliance secured victory in a battle that initially seemed daunting. The remaining three fronts, though slightly different, were also swiftly conquered.
Lu HaiKong and Wen Chou, each commanding their legions, effortlessly secured their respective victories. Lu HaiKong, leading his legion, swiftly crushed the opposition. Wen Chou, itching for direct combat, rode into battle himself, effortlessly slaying enemies with his spear.
Zhao Er, though slightly slower than Lu HaiKong and Wen Chou, faced unexpected challenges during the battle. However, with the experience of previous battles and the support of the Terracotta Army, Zhao Er and his forces emerged victorious.
A battle that initially seemed formidable was swiftly won within a few hours by Lu HaiKong's army...
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