parentshiftbook Chapter 74: Deployment
Chapter 74: Deployment
"Yes, sir!"
Zheng Tong responded, a fleeting look of joy in his eyes.
A moment later, a unit from the Zheng family's army galloped out.
In a short time, a large formation resembling a golden eagle was formed in the field.
It appears as if it's made of glass in the sunlight, and it charges forward.
From a high point in the camp, the Prince of Yan watched all of this with a cold gaze.
The Lone Wolf Formation has fought its way through mountains of corpses and seas of blood; it can absolutely withstand the test of war.
For troops of the same level to break through this formation, unless the formation is perfectly perfected, it is simply impossible.
However, among the generals of the imperial court, it's already quite good if they have achieved great success in military formations; it's really impossible to find one who is truly perfect.
He was very clear about this.
That's why he ordered his elite troops to block the way outside the camp.
With this formation, we can delay the main force for ten to fifteen days. Once they've finished their main battle, the Dayong troops will be ready to withdraw.
In that case, my men won't suffer any losses, and I'll consider the mission accomplished.
Although he is now called the Prince of Yan, the Northern Barbarian leadership has never truly accepted him.
And the battle below unfolded much as the King of Yan had predicted.
Zheng Tong dismissed his troops, and after several rounds of clashes with the "Lone Wolf Formation," he could no longer hold on and his body was torn apart.
A thousand-strong team was wiped out without making a ripple.
The lone wolf outside the village gate showed no signs of fatigue; on the contrary, it became even more ferocious.
A vicious wolf shrouded in black mist appeared and disappeared.
The black battle flags fluttered all around, and a thick, viscous mist of blood floated in the air.
"Send more men to break through the formation!"
"The Marquis of Jiu Sai said coldly."
As a commoner who rose through the ranks of the border army, he was known for his bravery in battle.
Moreover, he was fearless and demanded the same of his subordinates.
It was just the loss of two generals' troops; in such a battlefield, it was nothing at all.
But the morale of the soldiers must not be dampened.
If we can't turn the tide, it will be very difficult to break through this stronghold.
Following the issuance of the order by the Marquis of Jiu Sai.
The disciples of the military families exchanged glances, no longer holding back, and each sent out their elite troops to fight.
At the same time, Lu Yuan was treated to a great feast for the eyes. This time, he did not request to fight, but simply stood and watched. All sorts of military formations appeared on the battlefield.
But in the end, they all ended tragically, without exception, dying on the battlefield.
In just one day, six teams were wiped out.
Keep in mind, this is a full six thousand people, but they haven't even reached the camp yet.
The land turned scarlet.
A faint mist of blood floated in the open space outside the camp.
Marquis Jiu Sai's face was ashen.
The reason why the Prince of Yan dared to stand up to Da Yongxun was that he was not only highly talented, but also had first-rate military skills, and was known as one of the top three among the border marquises.
Now that they have allied themselves with the Northern Barbarians, their abilities are even greater than before.
It's unbelievable that his subordinates have mastered the Lone Wolf Formation to this extent.
He doesn't actually have many formations at his disposal.
At this moment, his gaze swept downwards.
Those military families from the capital city dared not speak anymore. They weren't stupid; the men they had sent out were all dead. If they continued to send out men, the outcome would likely be similar.
Those who died were all their respective elite troops.
They'll need these people to compete for military merits in the future.
Upon witnessing this scene, Lu Yuan knew his opportunity had arrived.
He immediately stood up and said again, "My lord, I am willing to go into battle!"
His voice remained resolute.
Hong Cheng's gaze finally settled once again on the centurion under Zhou Hongling's command.
A hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes.
Look, when it really comes down to fighting tooth and nail, it's still these border soldiers who come up to fight.
Therefore, in a rare gentle tone, he said, "If we win this battle, I will personally host a banquet tonight."
In fact, he also disapproved of the military families from the capital.
But there was nothing he could do. These military families, so close to the central government, all had powerful backers, and even a marquis like him might not be able to shake them.
"Thank you, Your Excellency!"
After Lu Yuan responded, he spurred his horse forward and ordered his men to follow.
In a short time, a group of over a thousand people gathered behind him.
In the center of the group, Zhou Hongling frowned, and worry appeared in her eyes.
After all, everyone witnessed the power of the "Lone Wolf Formation" just now.
Lu Yuan had always led small-scale scout battles, but now it was a full-scale battle.
It's very different from the past.
A battle formation of a thousand men, if properly arranged, can unleash formidable power, no joke.
Take the "Lone Wolf Formation" below as an example. The people who set up the formation were all elite and fierce soldiers in full armor.
Moreover, the person in charge of the formation has already mastered the art of studying it.
If one's military formation skills are insufficient, even at the Qi Refining Realm, there is a risk of being annihilated.
Therefore, she was naturally worried.
However, Zhao Yu and the others, who had long resented Lu Yuan stealing their thunder, had a cold glint in their eyes.
Now they wish they could see Lu Yuan die on the battlefield.
Although Zhao Yu dared not show it due to the pressure from the Marquis of Jiu Sai, he still said, "This 'Lone Wolf Formation' can gather baleful energy. The more people it kills, the stronger the battle formation becomes. Now, so many people have been defeated by them."
The murderous aura was tinged with blood; his combat power must have reached its peak.
"He is indeed powerful. If my family's 'Wind Tiger Formation' were available, it should be able to defeat him. Unfortunately, only my third uncle can control it."
Zheng Tong said calmly.
Although it wasn't said that Lu Yuan would lose, it was suggested that only a more advanced formation from the family could rival the "Lone Wolf Formation".
They clearly did not believe Lu Yuan would win.
Meanwhile, Zhang Zhe, standing to the side, subtly revealed a sinister smile on his face.
At this point, he clearly believed that Lu Yuan was doomed to die in this battle.
After all, so many elites from various families had been wiped out; he simply didn't believe that Lu Yuan could come back alive.
However, at this moment, Lu Yuan had already mounted his warhorse and charged into the battlefield.
After the "One-Character Long Snake Formation" was set up, a large black glass snake seemed to appear faintly in the field, each scale tightly packed and shimmering with luster.
Banners fluttered and rustled all around.
Lu Yuan stood at the very front, sitting down on the Crimson Scale Roar, his crescent blade gleaming.
He glanced at the army formation ahead, which resembled a giant wolf, and roared, "Kill!"
The next moment, the giant python moved and slithered forward.
It clashed with "Lone Wolf Formation".
Dust billowed up all around for a moment.
It blocked out the sun in an instant.
The camp seemed to tremble at that moment.
Lu Yuan felt he had never been so powerful before.
When the army of thousands of men surged toward him with such powerful energy that it seemed capable of lifting mountains and moving peaks.
A giant python lay across the battlefield.
The wolf had just pounced on its vital spot when its head and tail simultaneously exerted force to strangle it.
In an instant, a stench filled the air.
All anyone saw was the two sides colliding head-on and beginning to fight each other.