strictlysupreme Chapter 125 Fierce Battle 2
Chapter 125 Fierce Battle 2
Shanzi and his three companions collapsed to the ground, exhausted from four consecutive days of fighting.
On the fifth day, the Qin army did not launch an attack, and the entire battlefield fell into an eerie calm.
The soldiers of Ling Kingdom seized this rare opportunity to catch their breath and recuperate.
As dawn broke on the sixth day, the deafening war drums of the Qin army once again resounded through the sky.
General Li Zhiyi, who was defending the city, stood on the city wall with a solemn expression.
Looking at the Qin army that was surging in from not far away like a tide, vast and densely packed, I roughly estimated that there were about 20,000 of them.
On their side, after days of fierce fighting, their soldiers numbered less than two thousand, and all of them were exhausted and wounded.
But he knew the responsibility he bore and suppressed his fear.
He loudly rallied the troops: "Soldiers, our homeland lies behind us. Even if we fight to the last man, we must not let the enemy set foot in the city."
At this moment, Li Zhiyi couldn't help but feel a little scared. He knew how difficult and dangerous this battle would be, but he was their pillar and could not be defeated.
If the city falls, the Ling Kingdom will be plunged into endless disaster, and its people will suffer annihilation.
"Soldiers, prepare to meet the enemy!" Li Zhiyi shouted, suppressing his fear.
The soldiers of the Ling Kingdom quickly took their positions. Although they were exhausted, their eyes still shone with determination.
The Qin army began its siege, with siege ladders being erected and soldiers climbing upwards like ants.
The soldiers of Ling fought back fiercely, hurling the prepared rolling stones down hard. Many Qin soldiers were hit on the head, bleeding profusely, and fell down screaming.
"Pour the oil! Light it!" With Li Zhiyi's command, scalding hot oil was poured in.
A raging fire instantly erupted beneath the city walls, and the screams of Qin soldiers echoed throughout the city.
However, the Qin army continued its offensive relentlessly, advancing wave after wave.
"Shoot!" The soldiers of the Ling Kingdom drew their bows and fired arrows, raining down like locusts on the enemy troops attacking the city.
However, the Qin army was large in number, and many enemy soldiers still managed to climb the city walls.
The soldiers from both sides clashed in close combat, engaging in fierce hand-to-hand fighting.
"Kill!" the soldiers of the Ling Kingdom roared, engaging in a desperate battle with the enemy.
Blood splattered all over the city walls; the battle was extremely fierce.
Shanzi and his three companions stood atop the city wall, their eyes blazing as they gazed down at the massive, surging army below.
Their imposing manner suggested they intended to devour the small city wall completely.
On the city wall, soldiers of the Ling Kingdom were building an impregnable defensive line with their own flesh and blood.
They resisted, fought, and battled fiercely, their faces etched with a resolute determination and unyielding spirit to face death.
Shanzi held a long sword, each swing accompanied by the cries of the enemy, but his heart was filled with worry.
He knew that such blind fighting was not a long-term solution.
He fought fiercely, gritting his teeth, and shouted to Xiao Lie, A Fu, and Cheng Peng beside him.
"We cannot continue to resist like this; we must find a way to defeat the enemy."
Xiao Lie's gaze was as firm as iron, and his voice stood out clearly in the noisy battlefield.
"Shanzi, we can't just sit here and wait to die. I remember Xiaoya once said, 'To catch the thief, first catch the king.'"
If we can strike at the heart of the enemy, we might be able to change the course of the war.
Afu frowned, looking worriedly at the impenetrable enemy army below.
"But if it's just the four of us, how effective can this be?"
"Look at the enemy troops below, so densely packed. If we go down, we'll probably just be throwing our lives away."
Cheng Peng stared wide-eyed, his face flushed, and shouted at the top of his lungs.
"What are we afraid of! The brothers on the city wall are fighting desperately, how can we back down?"
Even in death, one should die with dignity, die with spirit…
However, before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Xiao Lie's angry shout.
"Don't you know your own strength? I'm warning you, you're not allowed to go down. You'll stay on the city wall and help out."
Cheng Peng lowered his head in grievance, muttering to himself, "My exquisite swordsmanship is already quite good, isn't it..."
Shanzi took a deep breath, his gaze becoming firm and profound.
After a moment of contemplation, he slowly said, "If we can cleverly disrupt their offensive rhythm..."
Perhaps it can really relieve some of the pressure on the brothers on the city wall.
But it is indeed extremely dangerous, and only through the concerted efforts of the four of us can we possibly succeed.
Xiao Lie patted Shanzi on the shoulder, his tone full of trust.
"Shanzi, stop hesitating. We've been through so many life-and-death situations together, what kind of dangerous scenes haven't we seen?"
This time, we will definitely be able to turn danger into safety again.
Shi Zi looked down at the Qin army struggling to climb and secretly made his own plans.
He pointed to Sima Xin, the Qin general, and said to the crowd, "If we charge down, we must get to Sima Xin's direction as quickly as possible."
We cannot expend all our internal energy on killing enemies, otherwise we might not be able to escape.
The three nodded in unison, their eyes fixed on the enemy troops below.
They were all carefully observing the enemy's formation and layout, searching for the best breakthrough point.
Cheng Peng brandished his broadsword, eager to join the battle: "Let's just charge down and hack and slash anyone we see..."
However, his words were once again interrupted by the wide-eyed stares of the four people.
Xiao Lie patiently persuaded Cheng Peng: "Brother Cheng Peng, your martial arts skills are not yet up to par, so you can't come down with us."
Otherwise, if anything happens to you, we'll not only be filled with anxiety, but we also won't be able to face Yan Yan. Do you understand?
Although Cheng Peng was unwilling, he knew that Xiao Lie was telling the truth.
He could only nod silently, gripping the broadsword in his hand even tighter.
Afterwards, the four of them discussed tactics in detail.
Shi Zi said, "After the four of us get down there, we'll first use the formation to confuse them, and then head straight for Sima Xin."
But remember, we are not going to fight Sima Xin, but to create chaos and throw the Qin army into disarray.
We went straight for him, and then immediately turned the tables and attacked back.
This way, we can both distract them and avoid getting bogged down in a prolonged battle.
Shanzi, Xiaolie, and Afu all nodded in agreement.
The four of them exchanged glances, their eyes filled with determination and resolve.
"Go!" Shanzi shouted in a low voice.
The four of them simultaneously used their lightness skills, leaping down from the city wall like four bolts of lightning, landing straight into the Qin enemy army.
Their figures darted through the enemy ranks like lightning, their swordsmanship sharp and their blades flashing, and wherever they went, enemy soldiers fell one after another.
Their appearance was like a breath of fresh air, instantly disrupting the Qin army's offensive rhythm.
This bought the Ling Kingdom soldiers on the city wall a precious respite.
They moved with agility, like ghosts in the wind, every movement revealing a sharp killing intent.
Wherever they went, the Qin soldiers fell to the ground like withered leaves swept away by the autumn wind.
The air was filled with a strong smell of blood.
However, the Qin army was so large that it seemed endless.
They quickly surrounded the four people, leaving no gaps.
Xiao Lie roared, his eyes wide open as if he were about to spew flames.
The longsword in his hand flashed like lightning.
Each strike was accompanied by a sharp sword aura, like a rainbow slicing through the sky, instantly killing several enemy soldiers.
His swordsmanship was both fast and accurate, leaving people in awe.
Afu was equally determined. He wielded his sword with incredible speed and power, sending nearby enemies flying.
His swordsmanship was steady and powerful, with each move revealing profound internal strength.
Under his sword, the enemies were like fallen leaves swept up by a whirlwind, all shaken and disoriented.
Shi Zi, with his agile movements, weaved through the enemy ranks.
His longsword was as cunning as a venomous snake, each strike hitting the enemy's vitals.
His swordsmanship is both fast and ruthless, making it impossible to defend against.
Under his attack, the enemies fell one after another, their cries of agony echoing throughout the land.
Shanzi, with his unparalleled bravery, fought ten against one, carving a bloody path for his companions.
He brandished his broadsword, unstoppable like a tiger descending a mountain.
Under his guidance, the four gradually approached Sima Xin's location.
However, Qin soldiers surged in like a tide, wave after wave, putting increasing pressure on the four men.
They had to fight desperately just to barely hold off the enemy's attack.
"Don't scatter, everyone! Charge towards Sima Xin!" Shanzi shouted.
His voice was firm and powerful, as if it could penetrate the enemy's encirclement.
The four fought fiercely and gradually approached Sima Xin's location.
Sima Xin's face darkened as he saw the four men charging toward him. He waved his hand, signaling the elite troops around him to engage them.
These elite troops were the cream of the crop from the Qin state and possessed formidable combat power.
The four were caught in an even fiercer battle, surrounded by the flashing swords of their enemies.
They had to concentrate fully on dealing with the enemy's attacks, as the slightest carelessness could result in their immediate death.
They did not back down, and had only one belief in their hearts: to disrupt the enemy and buy time for the soldiers defending the city.
Sima Xin looked at the four men who were surrounded but still fought bravely.
He shouted, "You are so ignorant of your own mortality that you dare to intrude into my army. Today is your day of death!"
His voice was deafening, like thunder, filled with majesty and murderous intent.
Shanzi responded without fear: "Sima Xin, you villains of Qin."
"You slaughtered everyone in my Su Family Village, and now you dare to invade my Spirit Kingdom! Today, we'll make you taste our might!"
His voice was firm and powerful, as if it could penetrate the enemy's encirclement.
Sima Xin sneered: "You? Kill them all."
At his command, the soldiers surged toward the four men like a tidal wave, unleashing a barrage of swords, spears, and halberds upon them.
While desperately defending against the attacks, Xiao Lie shouted, "Brothers, let's fight!"
His voice was full of determination and courage.
Afu, panting heavily, said, "Let's fight them. Killing one is enough, killing two is a bonus."
His voice was a little hoarse, but it was full of firmness and determination.
Shi Zi dodged a spear thrust with a swift movement and replied, "Everyone be careful!"
His voice was calm and steady, reminding his companions to remain vigilant.
The four men fought their way through the encirclement, gradually accumulating numerous wounds on their bodies.
However, their fighting spirit remained undiminished, and instead became even more intense.
They knew that only by persevering could they create more opportunities for the soldiers defending the city.
Sima Xin was furious when he saw that he could not break through the mountain after a long siege. He personally spurred his horse forward and brandished his long sword to strike at the mountain.
Shanzi dodged the attack by sidestepping and retaliated with a backhand.
Sima Xin was, after all, a fierce general. His spear technique was sharp and ruthless, and Shanzi had to concentrate fully on dealing with him.
At this critical moment, Xiao Lie suddenly appeared from the side and targeted Sima Xin's mount.
With a thrust of his sword, the horse, startled, leaped up, causing Sima Xin to stagger.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Afu kicked away an approaching soldier and shouted, "Shanzi, run!"
Shi Zi shouted, "Stop fighting and charge out!"
His words, like a clarion call, inspired his companions to continue on their journey.
The four fought and retreated, trying to escape the encirclement and attack of Sima Xin and his soldiers.
Their figures appeared and disappeared on the battlefield, as elusive as ghosts.
Despite their numerous wounds, their eyes were filled with determination and courage.
They knew that as long as they persevered, they would surely see the dawn of victory.