Eternal Saber
Chapter 668 - 88: Dawn
The Mad Lion Army was originally protected by iron cavalry on both flanks, so even if there was a cavalry charge, they could usually respond effectively.
But the Mad Lion Iron Cavalry was completely thrown into chaos by the Thunder Leopard, disrupting the Mad Lion Army’s plans entirely.
Tens of thousands of Mad Lion soldiers attempted to change formations to handle the charge of the Liangzhou Light Cavalry.
Yet, this Light Cavalry was extremely fast. Following Li Boxiong’s command, the Liangzhou Light Cavalry surged like a torrent down the mountain.
The sound of horses’ hooves was deafening, as if the earth itself was trembling.
In the blink of an eye, they had already charged to the front line!
While the Mad Lion Army was re-forming their battle lines, moving soldiers around, it caused even more chaos. The Liangzhou Light Cavalry charge tore a massive gap in their ranks!
With such high-speed impact, coupled with the riders’ elevated positions, it was difficult for even those with slightly superior cultivation to withstand.
A Mad Lion defender had just raised his shield when Li Boxiong knocked him flying.
Where the Light Cavalry passed, the long spears and sabers ravaged the enemy troops, blood and flesh flying everywhere!
It seemed there were still experts commanding from within the army.
With commands being shouted, the defenders quickly rearranged their formation, attempting to rebuild their defense line.
But the Liangzhou Light Cavalry’s impact was too strong, charging unimpeded through the battlefield, shattering the defenses of Liangzhou City, forming gaps everywhere.
Stopping this Liangzhou Light Cavalry with the Mad Lion Army alone was extremely difficult; only deploying Barbarian experts made it possible to block their speed.
Soon, numerous Barbarian experts mounted their horses, shouting loudly, charging toward Li Boxiong and his men.
Li Boxiong was in the midst of his killing spree within the Mad Lion Army, unaware that he had become a target.
By the time he realized, two attendants at his side had already been knocked from their horses by the Barbarian experts, vomiting blood and clearly unable to survive.
"Kill!"
Li Boxiong, fearless, shouted loudly, thrusting his spear straight.
"Hmph!"
The opposing Barbarian general held a horse-cutting saber, showing disdain, mobilizing his inner Qi, neither dodging nor evading, slashing his saber on the approaching spearhead.
Clang!
Sparks flew.
Li Boxiong felt tremendous pain in his palm, covered in blood, his spear flying from his grasp.
"Prepare to die!"
The Barbarian general shouted, retracting his saber for an overhead cut aimed at Li Boxiong’s neck.
Li Boxiong had barely drawn his long sword from his waist when he saw the flash of the saber before him, feeling a chill on his neck, his hair standing on end.
The saber was too fast!
He wanted to block it but was already too late.
"Whoosh!"
At that moment, the sound of a piercing weapon rang out suddenly, arriving in a blink.
A blazing white light skimmed past Li Boxiong’s ear, instantly piercing the chest of the Barbarian general!
Squelch!
The force of the white light was so great that it went straight through the Barbarian general’s chest, creating a gaping bloody hole!
The Barbarian general fell from his horse instantly, dead without a sound!
Li Boxiong took a closer look and saw that the white light was a silver, shining long spear!
After piercing the Barbarian general, its force exhausted, it was about to fall when a figure arrived just in time, stretching out an arm to grasp the silver spear!
"Brother Changsun!"
Li Boxiong recognized him instantly, a tremor running through his spirit.
The newcomer was Changsun Ming, who had passed through Liangzhou City earlier, delivering numerous supplies.
The girl by his side was the daughter of the Murong Family.
"Big brother, we’ve come to help you!"
At this moment, Li Shuhu’s voice rang out from not far on the flank.
Li Boxiong turned to look.
He saw Li Zhongmou and Li Shuhu leading a force of several thousand soldiers, charging into the fray to join them.
Changsun Ming, along with his wife Murong Haitang, and the Li Zhongmou brothers, had left the Wusun Celestial Pass, heading east.
Besides the few hundred personnel initially gathered, they had also rallied some soldiers scattered by the Barbarian forces in Liangzhou County, albeit arriving a bit later.
By the time they reached Liangzhou City, they had several thousand men.
This force was still insufficient to shake the Mad Lion Army.
But upon seeing Li Boxiong lead the Light Cavalry out of the city, Li Zhongmou immediately understood his brother’s intent.
The target was that Female Barbarian Master!
Li Zhongmou no longer hesitated, leading the troops in support.
"Big brother, the Barbarian’s grain convoy suffered a massive defeat at the Wusun Border, with heavy casualties, and their supplies were all burnt!"
Li Zhongmou suddenly shouted: "The Barbarian Army’s supplies are cut off, they can’t last long!"
This matter was a secret within the Barbarian Army.
Mad Lion Tuer hadn’t spread this news to avoid disrupting morale.
Now, being shouted out by Li Zhongmou like this, it caused quite a stir within the Mad Lion Army.
If they could seize Liangzhou City today, all would be well.
If they delayed further, without supplies, the regular soldiers would be too hungry to fight after a few days.
"Good!"
Li Boxiong’s spirit lifted, raising his arm to rally: "Together, let’s break this Mad Lion formation!"
Suddenly, chaos erupted within the Mad Lion Army.
Li Boxiong looked over, seeing that it was Changsun Ming and Murong Haitang fighting on horseback, their combined efforts throwing the Mad Lion Army into disarray, their formation in turmoil.
"Excellent spear technique!"
Li Boxiong could not help but exclaim.
Changsun Ming, on horseback, wielded the silver spear with dexterity, thrusting and parrying, with the Mad Lion troops around him unable to stand against him!
Several Barbarian generals rushed forward, but couldn’t withstand more than ten rounds, ultimately unseated by Changsun Ming and his wife’s combined efforts.
One must know, Changsun Ming learned under Qian Country’s First War God, Murong Daoye.
Most of Murong Daoye’s formidable reputation was established from horseback combat.
The "Fiery Sun Spear" includes a section dedicated to mounted combat techniques.
Changsun Ming and Murong Haitang, both exceptionally gifted among the younger generation, were not afraid at all when facing these Barbarian generals!
Seizing the opportunity as the Mad Lion Army’s ranks descended into chaos, Ling Guang and Li Junqing led the Vermilion Bird Guard and Jianghu experts into the fray, swiftly charging toward the altar at the center.
The three Li brothers deliberately led the Light Cavalry to break through, continuously attacking and tearing the Mad Lion Army’s formation, creating opportunities for Ling Guang and others.
Perhaps the impact of this Liangzhou Light Cavalry was too great, and the Mad Lion Army gradually started to contract and retreat, avoiding its sharp edge, gradually opening a channel.
Ling Guang, Li Junqing, and the others charged in, encountering almost no obstacles along the way, and they’re getting closer to the altar!
Yet the closer they got to the altar, the more unsettled Ling Guang felt.
Everything seemed to be going too smoothly.
Li Boxiong’s light cavalry indeed caused a huge impact on the Barbarian Army and disrupted their formation.
But in this moment, the Barbarian Army had gradually adjusted, and although their formation was disordered, they didn’t show signs of defeat.
If it were a normal battle between two armies, being charged by cavalry like this would likely have caused a rout by now.
But this Mad Lion Army was still following commands, continuously calling up reinforcements, and adjusting their positions.
This Mad Lion Army was more like opening a gap, waiting for them to charge in!
Moreover, the female Barbarian Master on the altar looked too calm.
Amidst the surrounding chaos, she was still on the altar dancing and chanting.
"Brother, something doesn’t feel right."
Li Zhongmou also noticed the issue, his expression heavy as he whispered, "It seems there’s a master commanding and stabilizing the army’s morale on the opposite side."
"What kind of master?"
Li Boxiong asked while battling.
Li Zhongmou furrowed his brow, suddenly recalling someone, his expression changed drastically, "Bashish might have already returned!"
Bashish Red Peak chased Chen Tang, and after the two disappeared, Li Zhongmou and others hurried toward Liangzhou City, completely unaware of the outcome of their battle.
If Bashish Red Peak was commanding this army, it meant the Barbarians might have already guessed their plan, and prepared in advance, intending to capture them all at once!
On the other side.
Ling Guang, although hesitant, saw the Barbarian Altar getting closer, realized that it was too late to retreat now.
The only choice was a desperate battle!
Everyone continued to rush forward, seeing that they were less than ten zhang away from the altar, Ling Guang leaped into the air, spread out his Lightweight Skill, swept over everyone’s heads, quickly reaching the altar.
"Die!"
Ling Guang tightly gripped the Phoenix Beak Saber, stabbing towards the female Barbarian Master’s chest!
Suddenly!
A towering figure suddenly appeared in front, wearing a fur hat, face covered with scars, holding a pair of Golden Hammers, with a terrifying aura.
Bashish Red Peak!
Ling Guang recognized him, shocked with terror.
Bashish Red Peak casually deflected, the Golden Hammer struck the Phoenix Beak Saber, and with a terrifying force instantly knocked the pair of Phoenix Beak Sabers flying.
Ling Guang’s body shook, spat out a mouthful of blood, his expression immediately dispirited.
"Hahaha!"
Bashish Red Peak laughed wildly, saying, "I anticipated this move of yours, I’ve been waiting here for you! Surround them, don’t let any escape!"
As Bashish Red Peak’s command fell, the Mad Lion Army’s originally retreating and scattered formation began to rapidly tighten.
The front row raised shields, the rear supported with long spears, continuously constricting the space, approaching Li Boxiong’s Light Cavalry.
Hundreds of Vermilion Bird Guards and Jianghu experts who had just rushed under the altar were instantly trapped within a surrounding.
Some second and third-grade leaders among the Barbarian Army also appeared, charging over to fight.
In an instant, the situation reversed!
On the city wall, Mad Lion Tuer fought fervently, even bare-handed, he was unstoppable!
Li Yan had just been hit by a punch from Mad Lion Tuer, heavily injured, spewing blood, and unable to fight anymore.
Li Boxiong’s three brothers, Ling Guang, and others were deeply beset by danger.
There was another Grandmaster on the opposing side commanding, pessimism filled everyone’s hearts.
"Gaga, the young lady indeed is not bad, soft and delicate skin, unlike our Barbarian’s rough skin."
Bashish Red Peak dropped the Golden Hammer he held, reached out to grab, and directly seized Ling Guang, bringing her close for inspection.
A foul-smelling wide mouth almost pressed against Ling Guang’s face.
She felt a strong urge to gag; if her body weren’t constrained and unable to summon Inner Qi, she would want to end herself immediately!
"Sorry, I went a bit hard earlier."
Bashish Red Peak laughed, saying, "But it’s fine, we have plenty of time together, hahahaha!"
"Yo, there’s another fearless one."
Bashish Red Peak sensed something, without turning around, threw the other Golden Hammer he held and flashed his figure, arriving at the other side of the altar, restraining Li Junqing who had just climbed up!
The Vermilion Bird Guards below the altar and Jianghu experts had long since lost the courage to act facing the Grandmaster above.
But Li Junqing still wanted to kill the female Barbarian Master, hoping to save Ling Guang.
Even if his Cultivation level hadn’t reached Inner Qi yet, he had to make an all-out effort!
But the gap between their strengths was too large.
Bashish Red Peak held Ling Guang in one hand, restraining Li Junqing with the other, feeling the slickness in his palm, his heart fluttered, laughing wildly, "You must be that young lady of the Li Family, truly a delicate beauty!"
"Don’t struggle, I promise I’ll take good care of you, hahaha!"
Li Junqing’s face turned pale.
She knew her fate from now on would be a living hell.
Her life was now over.
At this moment, her heart grew numb, devoid of fear.
For a fleeting moment, countless images flashed in her mind, she recalled many things, also remembered some people.
Ultimately, the memory settled on that morning in Wu’an County, on that person’s face.
"The road of Jianghu is long, take care."
"You as well."
Unexpectedly, their farewell became a permanent goodbye.
At this moment, inside and outside Liangzhou City, the soldiers’ faces showed deep despair.
Li Yan picked up the Long Sword beside him, and placed it across his neck.
He knew that Liangzhou City could not be defended.
Li Yan’s old tears flowed, unable to bear watching his son perish, his daughter humiliated, and unable to face the people of Liangzhou County, he could only end his life!
"Woo!"
Just at this moment, from the end of the sky came a high-pitched, clear cry, like an eagle’s call, a falcon’s cry, a crane’s screech, piercing the sky, sharp and ear-piercing!
A dot of golden light shuttled through the dark clouds, flickering, at a very high speed.
The soldiers of Liangzhou City raised their heads, seemingly seeing a ray of hope!