Chapter 267: Dragon Snake Heavenly Might Formation

Even when Li Jing and the others saw the Qi Zhou Army's "Dragon Snake Heavenly Might Formation" for the first time, they couldn't help but be shaken.

In their eyes, the cavalry of the dragon's head could charge at them like lightning at any moment.

While the infantry and archers of the snake's body stood ready in strict formation, prepared to attack at any moment.

The formation's offense and defense were orderly, its changes unfathomable, giving a sense of being impossible to grasp.

Thus, in Li Jing and the others' eyes, the Qi Zhou Army's "Dragon Snake Heavenly Might Formation" seemed like an insurmountable peak, temporarily hiding its weakness.

But the experienced among them knew well that no matter how exquisite a formation, it always has a flaw to be found.

Although the Cangzhou Army's soldiers fought with all their might, but before the "Dragon Snake Heavenly Might Formation".

"Their reaction speed and impact are truly astonishing."

On the second morning, as the war drums sounded, the Cangzhou Allied Army again launched a challenge against the Qi Zhou Army's 'Dragon Snake Heavenly Might Formation'. Li

Jing held the central command, while Xue Ren Gui and Qin Qiong each led an elite unit, attacking from the left and right flanks respectively.

The Qi Zhou Army's "Dragon Snake Heavenly Might Formation" again displayed its great power.

"The commander-in-chief is absolutely right. Today I led my troops in several charges, all blocked by the Silver Feather Flying Cavalry of the dragon's head."

"According to this subordinate, the snake's tail section might be its weak point, for it is relatively weak there and also serves as the formation's support point."

Meanwhile, the infantry and archers of the snake's body closely followed, providing support and cover for the cavalry.

Li Jing spoke first, his brows furrowed, obviously contemplating a countermeasure.

"This formation combines offense and defense, changes endlessly; finding a breakthrough is truly not easy."

Night fell, the camps of Qi Zhou and Cangzhou faced each other from afar, inside the brightly lit grand tent.

The "Dragon Snake Heavenly Might Formation"'s dragon-head Qi Zhou cavalry, sharp as a blade, swiftly met the vanguard Cangzhou cavalry, and the two sides engaged in fierce skirmishing.

The battle lasted a full day, both sides suffering heavy losses.

Upon hearing that, Li Jing's eyes flashed with a glint.

The generals, hearing this, all nodded in agreement.

"The two generals speak sense."

"To break this formation, we still need to plan carefully."

Li Jing, Xue Ren Gui, Qin Qiong, and others stood before the formation, solemnly gazing at the opposing "Dragon Snake Heavenly Might Formation".

Shadows swayed on the map, as if engaging in a silent contest with that mysterious "Dragon Snake Heavenly Might Formation".

"After today's trial, I'm sure you all have seen that the Qi Zhou Army's 'Dragon Snake Heavenly Might Formation' is no trivial matter."

Night deepened, the lamps in the grand tent remained bright.

As the discussion ended, the various commanders returned to their respective troops.

They planned to use the Cangzhou Army's numerical advantage, launching simultaneous attacks from multiple directions, hoping to find a breach in the Qi Zhou Army's formation.

On the battlefield, dust flew, and the shouts of killing shook the heavens.

Yet they discovered this formation seemed like an impeccable whole.

"All units maintain close coordination; once a flaw is found, they strike without hesitation."

No matter how they attacked, they could not break its defense.

The cavalry of the dragon's head charged toward the enemy's position like shells leaving the barrel.

They attempted to find the formation's flaw to launch a counterattack.

The opposing Qi Zhou Army's "Dragon Snake Heavenly Might Formation" also began launching fierce attacks.

The first round of probing attacks ended in failure, forcing Li Jing and the others to retreat to their own positions.

Li Jing again emphasized, finally making the decision.

Their horse hooves thundered, as if they wished to trample the entire battlefield underfoot.

"This formation is indeed troublesome, but I believe any formation has its weakness."

As time passed, the Cangzhou Allied Army's offensive gradually weakened.

Meanwhile, the Qi Zhou Army seized the opportunity to launch a counterattack, repelling the Cangzhou Army's first wave of offense.

He glanced around at the assembled commanders, then spoke slowly.

The white-robed Xue Ren Gui stroked the sparse beard on his chin, and said via interface.

Li Jing, Xue Ren Gui, Qin Qiong, and others sat in a circle before the map, their faces solemn.

"Not bad, the infantry and archer positions of the snake's body are also as solid as rock."

After a day of probing, the weak point of the Qi Zhou Army's "Dragon Snake Heavenly Might Formation" is truly traceless.

However, the Qi Zhou Army, relying on the advantage of the "Dragon Snake Heavenly Might Formation", has consistently maintained a steady defensive posture.

Li Jing and the others personally witnessed the formation's power on the battlefield, and understood all the more that breaking this formation is no easy task.

Next, they began a detailed discussion of today's battle situation, analyzing every detail of the "Dragon Snake Heavenly Might Formation", trying to find a way to break it.

Offense and defense were orderly, impeccable, leaving them unable to make any progress.

"Perhaps we could try to distract them, sending part of our forces to feint at the dragon's head while the main force attacks the snake's waist."

At this moment, Li Jing, commander-in-chief of the Cangzhou Army for this engagement, furrowed his brows, deeply aware that the difficulty of this battle would likely be far greater than expected.

Xue Ren Gui nodded, glanced at the opposing formation, and added.

Elite cavalry, agile and mobile at the dragon's head position, while infantry and archers tightly defended the snake's body, causing the Cangzhou Army's attacks to be repeatedly thwarted.

"We might combine these two strategies: first use a small force to pin down the dragon's head, then concentrate our superior forces to fiercely attack the snake's waist, while watching the snake's tail's movements; if an opportunity arises, we deliver a fatal blow."

"Tomorrow, we will scout the Qi Zhou Army's main camp again, to see if we can discover new clues."

"Indeed, we must find the key point of this formation."

Meanwhile, the infantry and archers of the snake's body worked in close coordination, forming an impregnable line, causing Li Jing and others' attacks to be repeatedly thwarted.

Qin Qiong listened for a while, then joined the discussion, offering another viewpoint.

"This battle's key lies in coordination and timing."

Qin Qiong, who had remained silent, also added.

Li Jing nodded, pondered for a moment, then said.

As the war drums of Cangzhou on this side sounded.

Under the attack of the Dragon Snake Heavenly Might Formation, Li Jing and others' first probing offensive began to fall into a passive state.

"That place might be the key connecting the dragon's head and the snake's tail; once the snake's waist is cut off, the entire formation may fall into chaos."

Li Jing and others sat around the map, some pondering, some discussing, some recording.

After several rounds of in-depth discussion, the several people finally managed to reach a preliminary consensus.

"Our army attempted to break through several times, but each time faced a dense barrage of arrows and stubborn infantry resistance."

Preparing to launch the first round of probing offensive.

After a night of deliberation, Li Jing and others decided to adopt a strategy of dividing forces for combined attacks.

"This 'Dragon Snake Heavenly Might Formation' is indeed no trivial matter."

Their offensive, however, was like a mud cow entering the sea, having no effect.

"I observed that the cavalry in the dragon's head section had extremely strong impact, while the infantry and archers in the snake's body coordinated seamlessly; to break through directly would likely be difficult."

Night fell, and the battle temporarily ceased.

Li Jing and others gathered again in the grand tent, their faces written with fatigue and helplessness.

(End of chapter)