At Kulunbu's command, the grassland bandits and cavalry in the valley brandished their scimitars and charged in all directions.

For a time, the sound of horses' hooves echoed throughout the valley.

Countless grassland bandits cheered and shouted.

However, it was clear that Kulumbu underestimated the deployment of the Dongning army.

Since they were able to set up an ambush in this valley, the number of bombs buried on the ground must be far more than just this.

Just as these grassland bandit cavalrymen began their charge, another deafening explosion echoed across the valley floor.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

One after another, thunderbolts exploded on the ground, kicking up black soil that fell in a flurry through the air.

Thick gunpowder smoke, with a pungent smell, filled the air.

The shrapnel from the explosion spun rapidly and pierced the bodies of the grassland bandits.

In an instant, one after another, the grassland bandits were pierced by shrapnel and fell off their horses.

The continuous explosions caused heavy casualties among the grassland bandits in the valley.

Even some warhorses were killed on the spot.

The once menacing grassland bandit cavalry had become extremely agitated.

"It's numb!"

Hajilang cursed angrily, saying, "Why do these Dongning troops have so many thunderbolts?"

How much did they actually deploy in the valley?

No one could answer the question that was on his mind.

"Hold the formation! Hold the line! Don't panic!"

Kulumb roared at the top of his lungs.

He knew that only by maintaining a good formation could he maintain good combat effectiveness.

Seeing the chaotic formation beside him, Kulumb rode past on horseback, shouting loudly.

Under Kulumb's repeated shouts, the noisy formation gradually became more organized.

However, the explosions still echoed through the valley.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The endless explosions, like the deafening drumbeats, shook the hearts of every grassland bandit cavalryman.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

Some grassland bandits and cavalrymen looked around in panic at this scene.

Even his warhorse became agitated.

"Ahead! Ahead!"

A deputy commander brandished his scimitar and shouted, "Men, that's where the Dongning army is!"

Follow me and kill! Charge forward!

As soon as he finished speaking, the deputy commander spurred his horse and charged forward.

Hundreds or even thousands of cavalrymen followed closely behind.

"Captain Wang, the grassland bandits are here!"

The soldiers lying in ambush at the edge of the valley also saw this scene and quickly warned them.

"hehe!"

The valiant captain Wang Zhong sneered repeatedly, saying, "You've come at the perfect time; our arrangements can come in handy!"

Tell the brothers to prepare the crossbows!

"yes!"

The soldier responded and quickly relayed the order.

In an instant, the nearby soldiers took out their crossbows hidden under the leaves.

Crossbows were aimed at the distant grassland bandit cavalry, and there were even a few triple crossbows in the mountains and forests.

As the cavalry bandits from the grasslands drew ever closer, the valiant Captain Wang Zhong shouted, "Tripping ropes!"

With a loud shout, several soldiers hidden in the woods ahead pulled hard on the tripwire.

A rope suddenly appeared in the mountains and forests, completely unknown to the galloping grassland bandits and cavalry.

In an instant, the horse's legs were caught by the tripwire, and the horse fell to the ground, along with the grassland bandit cavalrymen on its back, who were also thrown off.

The sudden appearance of the tripwire caught these grassland bandits and cavalry completely off guard.

In an instant, countless horses fell to the ground, and cavalrymen also tumbled to the ground.

However, before the cavalry could react, the warhorses behind them jumped over the tripwires, their heavy hooves trampling on the cavalrymen.

Some of the grassland bandits and cavalry were trampled to death.

The deputy commander, who had been shouting orders to kill the enemy, had turned extremely pale.

"It's numb!"

The deputy commander's face was grim as he roared, "Be careful! Kill them!"

Having dodged the tripwire, the team had already lost some soldiers.

The furious deputy commander led his cavalry in a continued charge.

However, just as they had rushed out a short distance, a series of bowstring twangs suddenly came from afar.

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

The deputy commander, who grew up on horseback, had very pointed ears.

They are extremely sensitive to such sounds.

As soon as the deputy commander heard the sound, he quickly warned, "Watch out for arrows!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than arrows began to fly through the air.

Tap! Tap! Tap!

Some of the grassland bandit cavalrymen who didn't react in time were impaled in the chest by arrows.

Instantly, blood gushed out.

Dozens of grassland bandit cavalrymen fell off their horses.

"It's numb!"

The deputy commander clung tightly to the horse's back, continuing to gallop forward.

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

At that moment, another whooshing sound swept through the air.

The deputy commander narrowed his eyes and was surprised to see that the arrows in the air seemed to have become much thicker.

What's this?

However, before the deputy commander could react, crossbow bolts rained down from the sky.

In an instant, it pierced through the belly of the warhorse beneath him.

The horse neighed and its heavy body collapsed to the ground.

The deputy commander on horseback was also thrown to the ground. He rolled over to his feet and turned his head to see the thick crossbow bolt lodged in the horse's belly.

It's almost as thick as a forearm!

These Dongning troops actually brought ballistae over?

They really went all out!

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