"Not a crossbow?!"
When they looked around at the devastation, they finally realized how wrong their previous assumptions were and how much they had underestimated the destructive power of the Ye army's large arsenals.
"Where did they get these things? Were they new kinds of ingenious machines sold to them by some country?"
"Impossible! What country would be so foolish as to sell such a weapon to the Ye Kingdom? They would keep it for their own conquest and expansion!"
"It couldn't have been invented by the Ye Kingdom themselves, could it? Can you really believe that?"
The Beiyuan army was shocked, and they were all dumbfounded, as if the Ye army had suddenly undergone a genetic mutation and evolved from a little monster into Ultraman.
In the past, the Ye army relied solely on manpower when going to the battlefield. Due to extreme poverty and low technological capabilities, they basically adopted primitive combat methods. But today is different; they have adopted large-scale equipment consumption from the start of the war.
Moreover, it has an effective and extremely deterrent effect.
It was only at this time that they finally witnessed the rise of the Ye army.
This new type of catapult, which is making its debut for the first time, is far more efficient and powerful than a slingshot in launching stone projectiles at high speed. As they watched the stone projectiles being rolled in and continuously operated to launch them, it became clear that its launching principle and loading mechanism were unusual.
No, after witnessing the destructive power it caused, no one can compare the two anymore.
At first, Pu Jiadi did not expect that the Ye army could have such large-scale long-range attack equipment in addition to "cannons". Therefore, he did not set the first line of defense to the highest level, but sent out soldiers with hard armor and round shields.
They were able to withstand enemy fire and penetration thanks to their superior materials, but based on an assessment of the Ye army's past combat capabilities, such a force configuration was sufficient to deal with them.
Seeing their losses gradually increase and the enemy still pressing on relentlessly, he knew he could not wait any longer, nor could he hesitate, for hesitation meant defeat. He immediately led his elite cavalry across the defensive line.
"rush--"
A rash advance is also a form of surprise attack. Cavalry is much faster than manpower and can reach the enemy's defenses the fastest.
Meanwhile, the spearmen behind the Beiyuan army began to run to provide cover. When they reached their firing positions, the slender, sharp spears, like "rain lines," streaked across the gloomy sky and were thrown straight towards the Ye army.
"shoot--"
This dense number of thousands was enough to wipe out several square formations.
The battle between the two sides has officially begun. At this point, it's no use for anyone to call a halt. They can see nothing but the enemy. Unless one side is completely defeated and surrenders, the two sides will fight to the death.
Seeing that the Beiyuan cavalry intended to force their way through, the Ye army realized that the Beiyuan cavalry were moving very fast, their horses galloping and kicking up clouds of dust. They could close the distance of several hundred meters in no time, and thus began their second round of maneuvering.
As spears rained down, the Ye soldiers fought desperately to parry, but they could not stop the damage. Many were shot and fell to the ground, their blood splattering everywhere.
But they couldn't fire or dodge, because they had to buy time for the ballistae behind them to reload.
During this time, the Ye army quickly removed the stone projectiles and moved in boxes of new ammunition.
Several soldiers stood beside each ballista, working in perfect harmony and with focused attention, timing each step precisely to complete the firing process as steadily and quickly as possible.
On the battlefield, every second and every minute is a matter of life and death for soldiers; it is a demanding and cruel time.
As the new round of artillery fire began, the Beiyuan army, which was charging headlong into battle, never dreamed that the Ye army had prepared two types of projectiles: one was ordinary stone projectiles, and the other...
As they swung their eighteen-foot-long swords, their movements swift and agile, reaching the climax of the battle, the next second, a deafening, earth-shaking tremor erupted behind them, causing them to shudder in terror. They frantically reined in their horses, nearly losing control, and turned back in astonishment—
The area behind the battlefield had been completely overrun by bombing. Sand and stones flew everywhere, black smoke billowed, and the waving flags were mottled with sparks... Ballista shells mixed with stone projectiles were fired, and the enemy was routed like a flood breaking through a dam, resulting in countless deaths and injuries.
"...How is this possible? What is this thing?" Pu Jiadi's eyes widened, bloodshot veins instantly filled the whites of his eyes, and his expression became frantic.
Hou Feiqing, covered in grime and dirt, flew over and shouted to Pu Jiadi, "These are not ordinary stone projectiles! The enemy is using black stone projectiles like those used in cannons!"
At this moment, the Beiyuan army was in a state of chaos, and the sound of people talking was difficult to hear. If Hou Feiqing had not used his internal energy to transmit his voice nearby, it would probably not have reached Pujia Di's ears.
Upon hearing this, Pu Jiadi's face instantly turned extremely grim, as if dark clouds were pressing down on him.
At this point, he also realized firsthand that the Ye army was no longer what it used to be; they now possessed expensive and powerful offensive weapons.
"Even if it's a Pyrrhic victory today, I, the commander, will win!"
Ignoring the situation behind him, he shouted loudly to the surrounding cavalry, "Charge—"
He charged ahead alone, like an arrow released from a bow. Seeing this, the other cavalrymen suppressed their panic and impulse and followed closely behind.
On the second ladder, Yuwen Sheng saw Pujia Di's cavalry regiment, who had been waiting for a long time. His slender, jade-like fingers traced the sharp edge of his mask, and his crimson lips curved into a smile.
"We've been waiting for a long time..."
The normal curve of a smile gradually becomes abnormal, distorted, and deep.
He could no longer contain himself; the blood in his body seemed to be polluted, turbid, scalding, and dark... The "Phoenix Tears" that had been suppressed by Shenmu Meng were once again accelerated, transformed, and emerged in the bloody and tragic scene, eager to drive him mad and immerse him in a frenzy of killing and madness.
He tilted his head back and took a deep breath. His heart was pounding, and the rapid heartbeat made his blood flow quickly. His whole body felt like it was about to boil, and he felt both uncomfortable and inexplicably excited.
"Xuanjia and Qinglong armies, listen to my command! Follow me to meet the Pu family army at Shuangfei Pass."
The black rider leaped down from a height of several meters like a winged horse. Its agile, graceful, and robust figure, and the arc of its leap and landing, were simply dazzling.
His long cloak cascaded down, his robust black-gold armor covered his waist, and dim light shone on him. His sleeves exuded a murderous aura, the north wind was cold, and black smoke billowed. He stood like a demon god on the majestic red earth of Xiushan Mountain.
Thump thump thump—
The Xuanjia Army and the Qinglong Army, two distinctly different teams equipped with powerful weapons, arrived as scheduled behind him. The numerous troops marched with vigorous strides, majestic and orderly, leaving the audience in awe of their magnificent and disciplined presence.
Amidst the majestic strains of military music, the soldiers marched in unison, displaying an unparalleled air of discipline and order.
"kill--"
——
As the two armies clashed, Zheng Quchi finally managed to climb to the top of Kui Mountain. This place was less than a hundred meters from the cliff, but it was in the opposite direction from where the Ye army was located. However, she was high up and could see far, so she could have a full view of the whole situation.
However, she didn't expect that as soon as she stood on high, she would glance to the north and see thick smoke billowing out, a scene of a grand procession heading towards the destination.
His breath caught in his throat: "Holy crap, Gongshu Jiruo has arrived with a herd of cattle and horses!"
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