Outside Dawn Harbor, a thick fog blanketed the area.
The sea was deathly still, save for the sound of waves crashing against the ship. A thick, salty mist filled the air, limiting visibility to a small area.
The wicked man stood atop the flagship, gazing at the suffocating white expanse; this oppressive tranquility often foreshadowed the coming storm.
"The wind is blowing in our favor," Zhang Erhe whispered beside him. "The thick fog is also helping to conceal our movements. The Baiyue navy is probably still unaware."
The evil man nodded slightly. In this weather, the Baiyue's prized lookout system was completely useless. The south wind could not only mask the movement of the warships, but also help the Qin fleet to create an impending attack.
"Pass down the order: proceed according to plan," he said in a deep voice. "Have all ships maintain formation and prepare for a surprise attack."
The order was quickly relayed throughout the entire fleet.
The well-trained sailors immediately sprang into action, adjusting the sails and preparing to launch an attack.
The deck was bustling with activity, yet surprisingly quiet.
Everyone knew that this battle was crucial to the Qin Dynasty's prestige at sea.
Suddenly, a muffled drumbeat could be faintly heard from ahead.
That was the rhythm unique to the Baiyue navy. I've heard it countless times, so it seems the other side wasn't entirely unprepared.
"Report!" A scout approached silently. "The Baiyue navy has spotted us! They're arrayed, at least two hundred warships. The Water King himself is commanding the central army!"
"Perfect timing!" The wicked man smirked. "Give the order: the entire army, prepare!"
Through the thick fog, the Baiyue fleet gradually revealed its outline.
Each warship was swarming with archers, and catapults were mounted on the deck. The bow was also equipped with a specially designed ram, clearly intended for close combat.
The most eye-catching thing was their flagship, a huge, black ship that looked extremely eerie.
"It's the Water King again. That old fox is indeed quite capable." The wicked man carefully examined the enemy's deployment. "Judging from this formation, they're planning a coordinated attack from multiple directions."
Sure enough, just as he was speaking, the Baiyue fleet suddenly erupted in a deafening battle cry.
Immediately afterwards, countless rockets pierced the sky with shrill screams! The fiery rain illuminated the thick fog, creating a terrifying scene.
"That's exactly what we've been waiting for!" The wicked man was prepared. "Activate the water curtain! Order all ships to prepare for a counterattack!"
The Mohist mechanism was immediately activated.
The pumps on the deck began to operate, sending thick jets of water into the air, forming a water curtain above the warship. Most of the rockets were extinguished upon impact with the water curtain, and the few that escaped were blocked by the specially designed armor.
This is a defensive system meticulously designed by the wicked men and the masters of the Mohist school. The fire attacks that the Baiyue people were so proud of pale in comparison to this equipment.
"Send the order: prepare the catapults!" The wicked man seized the opportunity. Now that the enemy had revealed their position, it was time for Qin to counterattack.
At a command, the catapults on the Qin warships began to operate. Huge stones roared as they crashed down on the Baiyue fleet, smashing many small boats to pieces. Screams and splashes of people falling into the water filled the air.
"kill!"
Amidst the sounds of battle, the two fleets rapidly approached. Although the Baiyue warships were agile, they appeared to be in grave danger under the heavy attack. Many small boats had already taken on water, and the soldiers were desperately bailing it out.
Having learned his lesson the hard way, the Water King dared not be complacent. Seeing that a frontal assault was not going well, he immediately changed his tactics.
He ordered the fleet to disperse, and dozens of small boats suddenly accelerated, attempting to flank the fleet. This kind of maneuver warfare was a specialty of the Baiyue navy.
"Trying to run?" the wicked man sneered, this was exactly what he wanted. "Send word to the detachment, it's your turn to make your appearance!"
The detachment, which had been lying in ambush in the fog, immediately set out. The two fleets formed a pincer movement, completely surrounding the Baiyue navy. This was a carefully designed encirclement and annihilation tactic by the wicked man, just waiting for the enemy to walk into the trap.
"Put on the kerosene!" he ordered.
Specially made oil canisters were launched by catapults and exploded on the enemy ships. This was a special fuel made by the Mohists; it ignited instantly upon contact and could not be extinguished by water. Instantly, many Baiyue warships were engulfed in flames. Screams and cries echoed across the sea.
"Retreat! Retreat to the shallows!" The Water King had clearly realized the danger and immediately ordered the main fleet to break through.
"Dream on!" The wicked husband had been waiting for this moment. "Give the order: fire the repeating crossbows!"
A rain of arrows covered the entire sea surface.
These specially designed crossbow bolts not only have a long range, but also have tremendous power.
The Baiyue navy suffered heavy casualties, with many small boats riddled with bullet holes.
Soldiers struggling in the water were scattered all over the sea.
But the Water King's response was truly remarkable.
Seeing that a breakout attempt had failed, he immediately ordered the remaining warships to regroup and form a defensive formation.
At the same time, they dispatched elite assassins to attempt a strike on the Qin flagship. This was a do-or-die situation.
"Well done!" The scoundrel pressed forward instead of retreating. "Charge them! Let them see what we're really made of!"
The ramming horn designed by the Mohists proved effective. The heavy warship, like a sharp knife, smashed the charging boat to pieces. The seawater was instantly stained blood red, and limbs and wreckage floated on the waves.
The scene was utterly horrific. Burning warships and floating corpses littered the sea. Some soldiers were still struggling in the water, but many more had sunk to the bottom forever. The salty sea breeze carried the acrid stench of blood.
"Report!" A scout quickly brought news: "The main force of the Baiyue navy has been largely annihilated! The Water King is seriously wounded and is leading the remaining troops to break through to the port!"
"Pursue!" the wicked man immediately ordered. "We cannot let them escape back to the port! Order the entire army to split into fan-shaped formations and pursue them!"
The Qin warship fleet immediately deployed, forming a large net.
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