Zhuge Liang was filled with regret.
Jiang Wei advised, "Prime Minister, Sima Yi has probably already fled back to Wei."
But Zhuge Liang shook his head and said, "How I wish I could have stopped and killed Sima Yi at Jieting! Who knew that in the end I would have to rely on you, sir!"
"What? Master?" Jiang Wei was taken aback.
Zhuge Liang nodded and said, "A few days ago, I had you lie in ambush at Huagu Road."
This was Zhuge Liang's last trump card, but it was also the one he was least willing to use.
Because if it is used, Lu Li will be exposed, which would put him in great danger.
"I see!" Jiang Wei exclaimed in realization.
Zhuge Liang pondered for a moment and said, "Jiang Wei, mobilize 100,000 troops and follow me to Huagu Road!"
"Here you go!"
Jiang Wei acknowledged and immediately turned and left.
......
Lu Li's 30,000-strong army was lying in ambush at Huagu Road.
"Master, will Sima Yi pass through here?" Dian Wei asked.
Lu Li squinted and looked into the distance.
"Yes, this is a place he has to pass through."
However, Lu Li is now more looking forward to Wei's reinforcements.
During this pursuit, Sima Zhao did not follow Sima Yi, but instead provided support from the border.
Ultimately, Sima Yi still harbored some suspicion.
Sima Zhao's 150,000-strong army was stationed on the border of Wei. If Wei could defeat these 150,000 troops, it would be a major blow to Wei's strength.
"Has the message been sent out?" Lu Li asked.
Dian Wei nodded and said, "The Black Ice Guard has already spread the news, and Sima Zhao should have received it by now."
"Pass down the order: the entire army must prepare for battle."
"Here you go!"
Dian Wei quickly went to make preparations.
Lu Li sat quietly on the ground, closing his eyes and absorbing the essence of every plant and tree.
Suddenly, he opened his eyes and stood up.
"They're here!"
Soon, billowing dust rolled in from afar, banners blotted out the sun, and horses' hooves thundered!
As expected, Sima Zhao arrived, and 150,000 elite Wei troops were heading this way.
Lu Li took a deep breath, his eyes becoming extremely sharp.
He must win this battle, for Leif, for Zhuge Liang, and even more so for himself!
"Archers, prepare!"
Lu Li gave the order, and immediately the archers drew their bows and nocked their arrows.
One by one, the spears were placed in the quiver and then laid on the ground.
"Boom!"
As the smoke and dust gradually drew closer, a chilling aura filled the air.
"put!"
The Zhuge Repeating Crossbow was immediately unleashed.
Rows of spears shot out, weaving into a dense net in the air.
The spear struck the Wei soldier, and the arrow pierced through the armor and went straight to the heart.
Bright red blood flowed down the arrow shaft.
In an instant, a large number of Wei cavalrymen fell, their blood staining the earth red.
"Oh no, an ambush!" Sima Zhao exclaimed in alarm and immediately ordered a retreat.
However, it was too late. The Shu army unleashed their spears once more, this time with greater density and sharper power.
The Wei army's formation was thrown into chaos instantly, and the soldiers retreated in droves.
After several rounds of firing, the Wei army had retreated a hundred meters and dared not charge forward again.
"kill!"
At this moment, Dian Wei roared and led his army to charge forward. He wielded his double halberds and was invincible, killing countless enemies along the way.
Along the way, the corpses of Wei soldiers lay scattered everywhere, and their blood pooled together, soaking the road.
"A minor grandmaster..."
Sima Zhao's eyes flashed with icy light. "There's actually a Lesser Grandmaster-level expert, Chen, hidden within the Shu army!"
"Order the army to continue the assault and capture Flower Valley Pass at all costs!"
Sima Zhao roared as he gave the order.
If he retreats, his father Sima Yi will be in danger, so he must fight his way out.
"Swish swish~"
Spears rained down, turning the Wei soldiers into bloody messes.
Dian Wei was like a god of war descending, his two halberds flying through the air.
"Bang bang bang~"
Soldiers fell one by one, their blood staining the earth red.
At this moment, Dian Wei spotted Sima Zhao's location and charged straight towards him.
"Protect the general!"
"General, you must retreat!"
The soldiers around Sima Zhao drew their swords to block him.
However, Dian Wei was not afraid at all. He swung his halberd back and smashed it, hitting soldiers in the chest and causing them to fall into pools of blood.
"General, you should leave now!"
"A general pleaded."
"Walk?"
Sima Zhao snorted coldly and said, "How could I possibly abandon you?"
"kill!"
Dian Wei single-handedly fought off more than twenty riders and killed them all.
The Wei soldiers were shocked to see this, because Dian Wei had already reached Sima Zhao and was slashing down at him with his double halberds.
"Clang clang~"
Sima Zhao hurriedly raised his broadsword to block, but was instead knocked away by a halberd.
"General!"
The Wei soldiers cried out, their eyes filled with worry.
Then several dozen of Sima Zhao's personal guards blocked Sima Zhao's path and charged towards Dian Wei.
But Dian Wei did not stop at all. He wielded his halberd with great force, sweeping those people to the ground one by one.
"General, run!"
A group of Wei soldiers shouted.
Sima Zhao's eyes flickered, and his expression became uncertain.
Just at the critical moment, a whisk blocked Sima Zhao's path, causing Dian Wei to stagger backward.
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