On the other side, Tu Rong led the surrendered Javanese soldiers, plunging into the enemy ranks like a sharp knife.
They were familiar with Javanese tactics and were ruthless in their actions.
Each move was deadly, causing immense suffering to his former compatriots.
The battlefield was filled with deafening battle cries, flying blood and flesh, and screams like the wailing of vengeful ghosts!
Chen Qingwan stood beside Li Kui, her face a little pale, but her eyes were shrewd.
She gritted her teeth, wielding her long sword with fierce skill.
"Miss Chen, don't be afraid, just keep fighting!"
"You have your brother Kui behind you, even the King of Heaven himself can't hurt you!"
Li Kui spoke to Chen Qingwan while hacking and slashing at the enemy.
Chen Qingwan nodded slightly, her gaze occasionally sweeping over Lu Yan on the battlefield.
He led from the front and was incredibly brave.
The spear in his hand was like a dragon emerging from the sea; each swing took a life.
Lu Yan's heroic figure was deeply imprinted in Chen Qingwan's mind.
A ripple of emotion stirred within her.
This man is not only talented, but also courageous and responsible.
How could a man like that not stir her heart?
On the battlefield, corpses piled up like mountains, and blood flowed like rivers.
Although the number of troops Lu Yan sent this time was less than that of the Javanese army.
However, thanks to their superior equipment and tactics, they gradually gained the upper hand.
The morale of the Javanese army plummeted, and they began to suffer repeated defeats.
Seeing that the situation was not good, the Javanese general turned his horse and fled.
Seeing this, Lu Yan snorted coldly, urged his warhorse on, and gave chase.
His spear pierced the general's back like lightning.
The general screamed and fell off his horse.
Lu Yan drew his spear, and the Javanese general's corpse crashed to the ground, raising a cloud of dust.
His warhorse reared up and let out a loud neigh, as if celebrating its master's victory.
Upon seeing this, the Javanese soldiers around them were terrified and fled in disarray.
"The general is dead! Run!"
Someone shouted, and the Javanese soldiers' rout became even more uncontrollable.
Lu Yan watched all of this with a cold eye, feeling no pity whatsoever.
He raised his spear high and shouted sternly:
"Tu Rong!"
"Your subordinate is here!"
Tu Rong rode up to Lu Yan's side, clasped his hands in greeting, and his face was filled with undisguised excitement.
Blood was still dripping from the knife, sliding down the blade and dripping into the soil, where it was quickly absorbed.
On the ground, the corpses of several Javanese soldiers lay scattered about, their deaths gruesome.
"Lead your soldiers to press the attack and expand our gains! Surrender and you will not be killed!"
Lu Yan's tone was icy cold, devoid of any emotion.
"yes!"
Tu Rong responded excitedly, turned his horse around, and chased after the fleeing Javanese soldiers.
The soldiers from Shannan Prefecture behind him also rushed out like arrows released from a bow.
They were hacking and slashing at the enemy soldiers who had lost all will to fight.
The flashing of swords and the screams of agony filled the air.
The already bloody battlefield was now even more like a living hell.
Severed limbs and torsos were scattered all over the ground, and the air was filled with a strong, nauseating stench of blood.
"Li Kui!"
Lu Yan called out again.
Li Kui rode his warhorse, standing like an iron tower protecting Chen Qingwan.
Hearing Lu Yan call out, he quickly responded:
"Sir, I'm here!"
As he spoke, he glanced around warily, gripping his axe even tighter.
The battlefield was filled with smoke and dust, and visibility was extremely low.
One could easily be hit by a stray arrow if you're not careful.
"Escort Miss Chen away from the heart of the battlefield and to a safe area in the rear."
Lu Yan's tone carried a hint of concern.
"yes!"
Li Kui responded honestly and said to Chen Qingwan.
"Miss Chen, I'll take you to a safe place."
He carefully protected Chen Qingwan, turned his horse around, and headed towards the rear of the Shannan Prefecture army.
Horse hooves pounded the muddy ground, splashing up muddy water.
Along the way, some wounded soldiers were groaning in pain, hoping that someone would come to treat them.
Chen Qingwan looked at the scene of blood flowing like a river around her, even though she was mentally prepared.
But witnessing the brutality of the battlefield firsthand still made her somewhat uncomfortable.
She sighed softly and said to Li Kui:
"Brother Li, don't worry about me. Go help Lord Lu first. I'm safe here."
She understood that this was a critical moment in the battle, and every bit of strength was crucial.
Li Kui shook his head and said firmly:
"No! My master instructed me to protect Miss Chen's safety."
"If anything happens to Miss Chen, I won't be able to explain it to the adults."
As he spoke, his eyes remained alertly fixed on his surroundings.
They were afraid that some danger might approach Chen Qingwan.
Seeing his stubbornness, Chen Qingwan stopped trying to persuade him.
She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.
She looked around the battlefield and found that the Javanese army had been completely routed.
Victory over Shannan Prefecture is only a matter of time.
"Sound the retreat!"
Chen Qingwan commanded firmly.
She knew that continuing the fight was pointless and would only cause more casualties.
War is inherently cruel; we should strive to reduce casualties whenever possible.
“Miss Chen…”
Li Kui looked at her with some confusion.
Chen Qingwan explained:
"Don't pursue a defeated enemy to avoid unnecessary casualties. Cleaning up the battlefield and treating the wounded is the priority!"
Her tone carried an unquestionable authority, and this sudden authority left Li Kui with no room for further objection.
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