Chapter 493: Ten Thousand Banners Slay Yama (Part 8) [Requesting Monthly Tickets]
"Brave Bull!"
"We are not afraid of difficulties!"
Steadily riding on the back of an ox, Shen Tang found joy in being a literary scholar. Wasn't this more enjoyable than riding a pig? Indeed, she had been too narrow-minded to think that literary scholars were all weak and insignificant; she didn't know the true mysteries of this profession.
"Cowboys, charge!"
The wind howled, the fire burned, the cows mooed, and Shen Tang laughed wildly—a laugh that could be clearly heard even from dozens of feet away.
"Revive the glory of the Cowherd!"
More than a thousand fire oxen charged all the way to the center of the camp.
Xianyu Jian glanced at the towering banner in front of him, stepped onto the back of an ox, and with a leap, a beam of light cleaved the conspicuous banner in two, then casually draped it over his shoulders. He didn't linger in the fight, and with two moves, he repelled the brave warriors who tried to stop him.
Seeing the commander's flag fall, the general in charge of guarding the garrison turned ashen-faced, his power no less than that of Xianyu Jian, who strode forward and gave him a fierce duel. The sound of the slaps could echo for three days, but they had lost the initiative, and their men were unable to muster an effective defense and resistance, let alone launch a counterattack. Shen Tang, on the other hand, was a master of seizing opportunities, quick, ruthless, and precise!
The offensive pace was swift and decisive, with no hesitation whatsoever.
Doing this with a live ox might lead to loss of control and backlash, but the [Fire Ox Formation] formed from the power of words can be directed wherever it is pointed, its only drawback being its susceptibility to loss of control. Yet, in her hands, the uncontrollable Fire Ox Formation was as easy to command as an extension of her own limb, which was terrifying.
For any scholar who aspires to shine on the battlefield, the Fire Ox Formation is a must-learn skill, but most only have a rudimentary understanding of it—that is, they can activate it, but it doesn't last long. It's mostly used for charging or ambushes, and it dissipates after a few dozen breaths.
Although the fire bulls are manifestations of incantations and not living beings, their power is based on the stimulation of living bulls. In short, the fire bulls will react in the same way as living bulls. Controlling them to perform a high-intensity charge is no easy task.
Secondly, there is the power of this formation.
Imagine this—
Over a thousand raging bulls, their horns bound with weapons and their tails tied with flammable materials to ignite, charged in unison towards the enemy lines, their own elite troops following behind. Who wouldn't be afraid of such a massive horde of fire bulls?
Putting aside other things—
This sight alone is enough to terrify anyone. If you are hit by a mad bull, you will either die or be seriously injured. If you are trampled, you will almost certainly die.
In the face of life and death, who can be without fear?
Soldiers are also ordinary people who value their lives.
It's common for people to run around aimlessly in order to escape.
In battles between two armies, the side whose formation breaks down first is often defeated, because the losing side cannot regroup and can only be pieced together and devoured by the enemy. It is precisely this characteristic that has led to numerous stories of the weak defeating the strong, stories that are still talked about today.
If handled properly—
Even with only 800, they can still defeat an army of 100,000!
Therefore, there are not many who are proficient in this formation.
Every single one of them is a master in this field.
Seeing that the fire ox formation showed no sign of collapsing, the commander roared in fury, "Stop them! At all costs!"
My heart felt completely cold.
They are the main force protecting the capital of Shiwu.
Now they're held back, and the fire in the inner city shows no signs of abating; the situation is uncertain. If it's just the loss of ordinary people and property, that's one thing, but the real fear is that something might happen to the Ten Nobles and court officials. They're all pampered and incredibly expensive—
The King will return in triumph one day...
The mere thought of that scene made the commander feel dizzy and his head buzz, as if he could foresee his own fate.
"Break it! Are they all dead?!"
The commander was furious and so angry that he crushed a corner of the wall.
They also have literary scholars on their side.
Breaking the Fire Ox Formation isn't exactly easy, but it's not insurmountable either, especially for scholars of similar strength. Its power lies in its head-on collision, which disrupts the enemy's formation and creates panic.
Its function is similar to that of a heavy cavalry charge.
Breaking the formation doesn't necessarily mean defeating all the fire oxen head-on. As long as you can stop their charge, that counts as breaking the formation! Whether it's erecting high walls of spiritual energy, creating trenches and ravines, or conjuring countless iron caltrops and barricades on the ground, anything that works will do.
The military scribes accompanying Shiwu also understood.
But unfortunately—
They understood the Fire Ox Formation, but not Chen Tang.
The city wall, imbued with literary spirit, is blocking the way for the charge?
Xianyu Jian, go up and split it open!
Are trenches and ravines emerging?
They all took a detour!
The effectiveness of trenches is linked to their width, depth, and length. If they're too narrow, a bull can easily leap across them; if they're too shallow, the bull won't even fall. Therefore, while ensuring width and depth, the length is inevitably limited.
The enemy scholar on the high ground almost vomited blood.
Has anyone ever seen a Fire Ox Formation that can turn corners?
As for barbed wire and chevaux-de-frise?
They dispatched warriors like Xianyu Jian, who possessed the courage to engage in long-range attacks, and launched a fierce bombardment, clearing the way ahead!
far away--
Gu Chi and Jiang Sheng, who were in control of the game: "..."
Gu Chi sighed softly.
"It's really unbelievable that we can't expect our lord to be a proper scholar. This is too unexpected."
He feigned a complaint, but his words carried a hint of a smile.
Jiang Sheng didn't take it to heart: "On the battlefield, victory is all that matters. Who says the [Fire Ox Formation] can only be used for support?"
Normally, the Fire Ox Formation is meant to clear a path for the elite vanguard, scattering the first wave of enemies and creating favorable attacking conditions for the elite troops following behind; its role is support and coordination. However, Shen Tang had the Martial Courage Warriors support the Fire Ox Formation.
Moreover, it's very effective.
"Sigh, is she really fourteen? When did she become so amazing, excelling in both literature and martial arts... Or am I just old and ignorant?" Jiang Sheng was originally quite proud, treating the entire capital as a chessboard, pointing out the flaws in the country, a feeling that was fascinating.
He was suddenly struck by a blow from his own fourteen-year-old lord.
Gu Chi: "...Perhaps..."
He spoke without much confidence.
The origins of his master were a complete mystery. Rather than being fourteen years old, he was more like an old monster whose age was unknown, disguised as a fourteen-year-old. But Gu Chi planned to keep this matter buried deep in his heart and never reveal it, even to his grave.
How about the little monster?
So what if he's an old monster?
Who knows if this person wasn't sent by Heaven to end this absurd and chaotic world? As long as our lord's ambition remains unchanged, and he advances for the peace and tranquility of the people, even if the road ahead is full of thorns and he is barefoot, he is willing to risk his life to accompany him!
Ten crows?
It's just a shallow depression destined to be conquered!
Meanwhile, the commander's worst fears came true. Shen Tang's main force delayed the city's elite troops, while Jiang Sheng and Gu Chi activated the earth dragon, creating chaos within the inner city to provide cover. Xu Quan, Bai Su, and Lin Feng, leading the charge, were responsible for reaping the spoils!
The sword's edge points directly at the most prosperous area of Shiwu.
Those who live here are either rich or noble.
Killing them would be equivalent to crippling the Ten Crows' arms!
It could be called a decapitation strike!
If this move succeeds, it can ensure peace on the border for at least ten years!
"Who are you people—"
Before he could finish speaking, he breathed his last.
"The ones who will send you to the underworld."
For every one person who dies here, a hundred can live inside the pass!
*★，°*:.☆(￣▽￣)/$:*.°★*.
The next chapter will end from Tang Mei's perspective, and Wu You's bento box will start to gain popularity.
P.S.: Because Yingying is shedding so much that she's almost bald, I posted on other platforms asking for advice on how to make her fur grow back thicker. I got criticized for abusing my cat—do they even know how many freeze-dried treats Yingying eats every month? It made me so angry.
Then I started to think outside the box and realized that some readers might misunderstand and say that the novel contains elements of animal cruelty and indiscriminate killing, leading to character inconsistencies (which is true). I'm worried that some readers who didn't read carefully might argue with me.
This is an explanation.
Tang Mei's path to the throne is destined to be littered with bones, but her bottom line is no indiscriminate killing. As for the rest—on the battlefield, if you don't kill, do you expect your enemies to die of old age? This book is not a traditional war novel, but it is definitely not a mindless children's play. This book was not easy to write; it made science students go bald.
After the serialization, my hair thinned out.
The Fire Ox Formation is a manifestation of the power of words; it is not a living thing.
The inspiration comes from the tactics invented by Tian Dan, a general of the State of Qi during the Warring States period.
Animal abuse? Talk about him, but don't talk about me.
Qishan's cat has given birth to litter after litter, with two or three fathers per litter. It's not that she has a breeding obsession. Spaying a female cat requires deep penetration into her abdominal cavity, which is not possible with current medical technology. As for the two or three fathers per litter, that's perfectly normal.
Generally speaking, I'm quite easygoing. Unless it's an extremely offensive personal attack, I don't delete comments. If your comment gets deleted, please contact the system directly. As for the ban/block package, I've only given out a few in my ten years in the business.
Last month's fan title was posted by Mushroom because he was too lazy. He'll post it when he has some free time these past few days.
(End of this chapter)
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