This group of enemies was terrifying.
Almost every one of them was armed to the teeth.
Not only did they wield incredibly sharp weapons, but their warhorses were also colossal.
Even more importantly, the killing intent radiating from those at the forefront was palpable.
Coupled with the bloodstains on their armor, it was immediately clear that they were not to be trifled with.
Although they did not know the exact strength of these attackers, seeing the fallen soldiers and hearing the words of the Crusader general, they felt that they might not be a match for this group.
This feeling was preposterous, yet sometimes, they had to accept such absurd realities.
Therefore, several of the city lords spoke up.
"We should retreat first, back to our cities to take shelter!"
"Yes! Let's retreat first, understand the situation, and then fight them!"
"This group of people might truly possess something extraordinary. We need to investigate further. No one should act rashly!"
Although these city lords had set out with the intention of victory, their soldiers were retreating, and they, despite their eagerness for battle, had no choice but to withdraw.
As city lords, they knew not to be hasty.
Especially in a situation where the circumstances were unclear, impulsiveness could lead to immense losses.
Therefore, they decided to retreat first and then confer, which would cause no significant harm.
In fact, with just two or three days, they could return.
This was not something to be ashamed of.
Thus, they tacitly chose to retreat.
However, their desire to retreat did not mean that Wang Wu wanted them to leave.
Wang Wu had been waiting at the entrance with his cavalry for a long time.
Finally, these people had broken through the city gates and were attempting to attack the city. Wang Wu had not had his fill of slaughter. How could he let them go?
Seeing them attempting to flee, Wang Wu did not hesitate and once again issued the command to charge.
"Kill them all! Do not let any of them escape! Leave none alive!"
"The might of our Great Qin is not to be challenged by them!"
"Yes!"
Wang Wu's words were met with immediate response from the soldiers.
They had come for battle, and with the order to charge, they had no reservations.
They unleashed their full might and surged forward.
Their warhorses were of excellent breed and had recovered after days of rest.
Their charge was ferocious.
In mere moments, they caught up to the Roman soldiers and began to slaughter them.
This was undoubtedly terrifying for the Roman soldiers.
They tried to escape the pursuit of Lin Tian's army, but their warhorses were no match, unable to outrun their pursuers.
They attempted to resist the onslaught of Lin Tian's army, but their strength was too weak. They could not even withstand a single sword blow from the enemy soldiers.
The overwhelming power rendered them utterly defenseless.
As a result, Roman soldiers fell in rapid succession, their screams echoing incessantly.
These screams spurred many to action.
Especially those who believed themselves to be an invincible force, who thought the Roman army was unbeatable, were struck speechless with shock.
Their minds were blank, devoid of thought, driven only by the instinct to flee.
Yet, as they fled, they began to feel something was wrong.
"We... aren't we an invincible force? Why are we running?"
"Yes, yes! Aren't we invincible? Why are we fleeing in disarray?"
"Are we... are we truly invincible? I feel like... that group of people... they are even more powerful than us!"
Many had firmly believed in their invincibility, but as they glanced back at Lin Tian's army, their conviction shattered.
Before Lin Tian's army appeared, they would have undoubtedly believed themselves invincible.
The Roman Empire's army had never known defeat.
But after witnessing Lin Tian's army, they no longer felt that way.
If they were invincible, they would not be fleeing in such a desperate manner.
If they were invincible, how could they be unable to withstand the attacks of Lin Tian's army?
At this moment, the Roman soldiers awoke as if from a dream, suddenly realizing their shortcomings.
They understood, at last, that they were not invincible.
This realization made their flight even more desperate.
Their belief in invincibility had been broken, their minds were in disarray, and their will to fight was gone.
Their faster flight was proof that their invincible spirit had been shattered.
However, their warhorses were still inferior to those of Lin Tian's cavalry.
Even as they whipped their horses desperately, they struggled to widen the distance from Lin Tian's army.
Ultimately, they were cut down by Lin Tian's cavalry.
After the battle concluded, only about two thousand Roman soldiers managed to escape.
These two thousand men were in complete disarray, scattering in every direction.
As they fled, they carried with them an overwhelming sense of fear.
This battle had utterly terrified them, leaving deep psychological scars.
Therefore, even if they escaped, they would likely never return to the battlefield.
However, with their departure, the tales of Lin Tian's army began to spread.
This battle made the Roman soldiers truly recognize the might of Lin Tian's army.
They would no longer underestimate Lin Tian's forces as they had before.
These fleeing soldiers would carry the information they had gathered throughout the Roman Empire.
It was foreseeable that a Roman army would eventually march to confront Lin Tian's forces.
Such a confrontation would undoubtedly be on a massive scale.
However, at this moment, Lin Tian remained unfazed.
He seemed completely unaware of the matter.
Or perhaps, he was awaiting the arrival of his enemies.
Perhaps, deep down, he also yearned for a fierce battle.
After all, even he had traveled a long distance and rested for a considerable time.
The Romans were unaware of this.
If they had known the specifics about Lin Tian and his army, they would undoubtedly have regarded them with even greater seriousness.
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