The enemy commander sought to stall for time, awaiting the lord's reinforcement. Otherwise, with his army of twenty thousand, victory in this battle was unlikely.
Thus, the commander instructed a general, "Go forth and issue a challenge, assess the enemy's strength!"
"Yes, General!" The martial general mounted his steed and rode towards Bai Qi's position, then shouted, "Do you dare to fight me?"
Facing the enemy general's challenge, Bai Qi simply replied, "Loose arrows!"
Instantly, a torrent of arrows rained down upon the enemy. Three generals among them also drew their bows, firing at the foe.
The enemy general never anticipated that Bai Qi would ignore him and order an attack.
Alas, the unfortunate general evaded the soldiers' arrows but could not dodge those from the three mighty generals. He was struck by three arrows simultaneously: one in his forehead, one in his neck, and the third directly in his groin.
Subsequently, the general perished, pierced by countless arrows, leaving the enemy speechless. They never imagined Bai Qi would deviate from their expected tactics.
"The enemy commander is not simple. It seems delaying is no longer an option," the enemy commander sighed helplessly, observing the situation. What could he do if Bai Qi refused to play by their rules?
"Attack!"
Bai Qi had no intention of engaging in tactical games. He would only follow his own strategy. Relying on his army's archery advantage, they advanced a distance before stopping to unleash a barrage of arrows.
The might of Qin crossbows was undeniable. A sky full of Qin crossbow bolts was launched, raining down upon the enemy in wave after relentless wave.
Moreover, Bai Qi dispatched a unit of Great Han cavalry to charge the enemy and engage in mounted archery.
The enemy immediately formed defensive formations and began to retaliate, but they discovered their archers had a significantly shorter range than the enemy's.
The enemy commander realized that the enemy's arrows were not only powerful but also possessed great range and penetration. Shields below the golden tier were no match for these Qin crossbows.
Bai Qi intended to exploit this range advantage to annihilate the enemy.
However, the enemy commander was not about to let Bai Qi's plan succeed. He initiated a proactive maneuver, surveying the surroundings before ordering, "Attack to the rear!"
Their cavalry first advanced towards the rear, avoiding direct confrontation with Bai Qi's main force. Upon witnessing this, Bai Qi gave a cold smile, as if he had anticipated this move.
Indeed, as the enemy charged towards the rear, the soldiers there suddenly mounted their steeds. The number of these cavalry units was substantial, at least ten thousand strong.
Seeing this, the enemy commander dared not halt his soldiers. If the enemy cavalry were to impact their infantry rear, it would result in unimaginable casualties.
What the enemy could not have foreseen was the terrifying weaponry held by this cavalry. Each weapon was nearly four meters long.
When four-meter long sabers were wielded by these cavalrymen, the sight was truly formidable. But that was not all; as they approached the enemy, Bai Qi's mounts simultaneously let out terrifying roars!
"┗|｀o′|┛ Roar~~!"
"Roar!!!"
Each of these mounts was a high-level elite monster, and many were even high-level bosses. When they unleashed their monstrous roars and draconic presence, the consequences were dire.
The enemy warhorses, upon hearing these sounds, abruptly stopped. They then gazed fearfully at the mounts erupting with ferocious aura ahead.
This outcome was entirely unexpected by the enemy commander. The result was that the cavalrymen mounted on these horses were tragically ensnared by their own steeds. Due to inertia, they were thrown to the ground.
Then, with the charge of Bai Qi's cavalry, the four-meter long sabers descended upon them.
"Pfft, pfft, pfft!!!"
Heads flew. The enemy cavalry not only failed to achieve anything but also became a dire obstacle for their own infantry, causing the rear ranks to collide with the cavalry ahead.
This not only disrupted their formation but also reduced their speed, bunching them all together.
The enemy commander was dumbfounded by this scene and finally uttered in resignation, "It's over."
Nevertheless, he quickly ordered his soldiers to form defensive formations, awaiting the enemy's arrival.
With the charge of ten thousand cavalry, the enemy cavalry was utterly annihilated. Coupled with attacks from other directions, the enemy's defeat was inevitable.
The commander attempted a final stand, but unfortunately, his opponent was the peerless commander Bai Qi. Even many of his subordinate generals were only slightly inferior to him.
At crucial junctures, these generals skillfully organized their troops to attack the enemy's weakest points. It was this perfect coordination between the martial generals and soldiers that enabled the army to unleash such formidable combat power.
The enemy forces dwindled continuously, yet their combat effectiveness remained high. Without fear or trepidation, they charged relentlessly, seeking to break through.
However, Bai Qi's soldiers did not yield an inch. For every step the enemy advanced, they were forced back. Da Feng Novel Network.
Two powerful armies engaged in the most primal of combat. Regrettably, the enemy was too few in number and lacked cavalry, quickly falling prey to the relentless charges of their own cavalry.
The enemy generals were also strong, killing many soldiers. But Bai Qi commanded even more formidable generals. While their cultivation realms might not match the enemy's, their sheer numbers compensated. If one could not defeat an opponent, two, or even three, would be deployed against them.
On the battlefield, slaying the enemy was paramount. Concepts like "bullying the weak with numbers" were mere nonsense.
War was always brutal; any means were justifiable as long as they led to the enemy's annihilation.
Even so, it took Bai Qi and his forces an hour to corner the enemy's final commander. Then, with the commander's fall, Bai Qi completely annihilated the army of twenty thousand.
"Report! Marshal, enemy reinforcements have arrived," a soldier quickly informed Bai Qi.
Bai Qi had anticipated this and inquired, "How many? What is their distance and composition of cavalry and infantry?"
"The enemy consists of at least thirty thousand, with twenty thousand cavalry at the forefront. The infantry lags far behind. They are approximately thirty kilometers from our current location," the soldier replied.
Bai Qi nodded, reviewed the footage from the reconnaissance drones, and then instructed General Meng Tian, who was preparing an ambush, "The twenty thousand cavalry have arrived. Our battle here is concluded, and we will arrive as soon as possible. Stall them and prevent their escape, but be cautious of their strength; their combat prowess is not weak."
"Rest assured, Marshal. I have already made arrangements and will undoubtedly hold them back."
The person tasked with ambushing the enemy this time was Meng Tian. Bai Qi had immense confidence in his command capabilities, believing himself to be inferior to Meng Tian in certain aspects.
Everyone had their strengths. Bai Qi was unparalleled in annihilation battles, but when it came to ambushing, Bai Qi felt Meng Tian was superior, which was why he entrusted Meng Tian with this mission.
Bai Qi's subordinates were a treasure trove of talent, and Meng Ao's abilities were also considerable. However, Meng Ao was best suited as an attacking general.
Bai Qi quickly led his soldiers towards Meng Tian's position.
Their forces numbered only ten thousand, facing the enemy's twenty thousand cavalry, which placed them under considerable pressure.