Chapter 415: Two-Sided Pincer Attack

At this moment, a strategist in the Yellow Turban Army suddenly had a flash of inspiration and proposed a bold plan to the commander: "General, we might as well use the terrain to our advantage to deal with these heavy infantry."

He pointed to a small hill beside the battlefield and said, "We can send an elite force to go around the small hill and launch a surprise attack on the Halberdier Corps from the flank."

Upon hearing this, several commanders of the Taiping Sect ahead flashed a gleam in their eyes, pondered briefly, then resolutely ordered: "Good! Let's proceed with your plan!"

As the order was given, the Yellow Turban Army began to frantically adjust its tactical deployment.

"Pass the order! Iron Wall Guard, fall in and meet the enemy!"

With the commander's order, a heavy infantry regiment of the Taiping Sect slowly marched out of the formation.

This is the Taiping Sect's elite heavy infantry brought this time—the Iron Wall Guard.

Iron Wall Guard, true to its name, is as impregnable as an iron wall; they wear specially made heavy armor forged from multiple layers of refined iron, which not only provides extremely strong protection but also effectively resists the enemy's heavy blows.

Armed with long spears and huge shields, they combine offense and defense, serving as mobile fortresses on the battlefield.

The opposing Halberdier Corps also felt the pressure brought by the Iron Wall Guard.

They gripped their halberds tightly, preparing to meet the impending clash.

The two armies slowly approached, the atmosphere growing ever more tense.

Suddenly, a deafening roar erupted from the Iron Wall Guard's ranks, followed immediately by the sound of uniform, synchronized footsteps, like thunderous force, shaking the heart.

Like an unstoppable torrent of iron, they surged forward toward the Halberdier Corps.

The Halberdiers quickly formed a spear shield line to block the Iron Wall Guard's charge.

However, the Iron Wall Guard's impact force was extremely strong; their long spears and huge shields formed an impregnable offense-defense system.

In the fierce collision, halberds and spears intertwined, while iron shields and huge shields clashed, producing a deafening sound.

Each impact seemed to tear the enemy's defensive line apart.

Smoke filled the battlefield; the soldiers' roars, the clashing of weapons, and the neighing of warhorses intertwined, forming a solemn war symphony.

The clash between the Iron Wall Guard and the Halberdier Corps lasted a long time, with both sides exerting tremendous effort.

Relying on their tenacious defense and powerful impact, the Iron Wall Guard repeatedly repelled the Halberdiers' attacks.

The Halberdier Corps, unwilling to be outdone, continually adjusted their tactics, seeking an opportunity to breach the Iron Wall Guard's defense.

However, at this critical moment, an elite unit of the Yellow Turban Army silently slipped around the small hill and launched a sudden fierce assault on the flank of the Halberdier Corps.

This development caught the Halberdier Corps off guard, causing their spear shield line to momentarily loosen and fall into disorder.

"Hurry! Seize the chance to break through their defenses!"

The Yellow Turban Army commander shouted loudly, leading from the front as he led his troops in a more ferocious assault.

At the same time, the Taiping Sect's elite force stationed on the other side—the unit known as the Xuanbiao Cavalry—also launched an attack on the Halberdiers from another flank.

This Xuanbiao Cavalry is the elite of the Taiping Sect, clad in dark armor engraved with intricate runes, which appears mysterious and enhances their intimidation.

They wield long polearms with spear tips forged from refined steel, flashing with cold light, and also carry short swords at their waists for close combat.

The addition of the Xuanbiao Cavalry made the battlefield situation even more complex.

They formed a pincer movement with the Iron Wall Guard on the flanks and front, posing a tremendous threat to the Halberdier Corps.

The Xuanbiao Cavalrymen whizzed past, waving their long spears, flashing cold light that made one's blood run cold.

Their warhorses galloped and leapt beneath them, iron hooves shattering the earth and raising clouds of dust.

Seeing the enemy's line in disarray, the Iron Wall Guard's morale surged.

Wielding long spears and huge shields, they advanced forward like a torrent of steel.

Each spear thrust was precise and powerful; each shield bash made the enemy tremble with fear.

Their steps were firm and powerful, as if they wished to trample the entire battlefield underfoot.

Meanwhile, the Xuanbiao Cavalry used their mobility to weave flexibly across the battlefield.

Sometimes they charged straight into the fray, sometimes they swept around to encircle, causing great disturbance to the Halberdier Corps.

Their refined steel long spears and round shields gleamed in the sunlight; each spear swing carried a fierce wind's sound, and each shield strike left the enemy unsettled.

At this moment, the battlefield had become a sea of chaos and slaughter.

Soldiers on both sides fought with all their might, their figures appearing and disappearing in the smoke; each clash was filled with determination and boldness.

The combined assault of the Iron Wall Guard and the Xuanbiao Cavalry swept across the battlefield like a violent storm, plunging the Halberdier Corps into an unprecedented predicament.

"Hold fast! Do not retreat!"

The colonel at the front of the Halberdier Corps shouted hoarsely, striving to maintain the stability of the front line.

However, under the fierce onslaught of the Iron Wall Guard and the Xuanbiao Cavalry, their line had already begun to look precarious.

Many Halberdiers fell in the melee, only to be trampled underfoot by their comrades behind.

The Iron Wall Guard and the Xuanbiao Cavalry did not halt their advance despite the enemy's stubborn resistance.

Relying on their formidable combat strength and seamless coordination, they gradually encircled the Halberdier Corps.

Each impact seemed to utterly destroy the enemy's defensive line, and each sword swing carried deadly intent.

At this moment on the battlefield, the commander of the Halberdier formation, Zhang He, standing amid the Halberdier ranks, had a firm and calm gaze.

Seeing the enemy forces closing in from both sides, Zhang He showed no fear, took a deep breath, and solemnly ordered: "Change formation! Adopt a circular formation to resist the enemy, halberds outward, shields holding fast!"

Although his voice was not loud, it carried an indisputable authority.

Upon Zhang He's command, the Halberdiers swiftly sprang into action; though fatigued, they were well-trained and completed the formation change in an instant.

Centering on Zhang He, the Halberdiers formed a tight circular formation, halberds like a forest, shields like a wall, creating an impregnable defensive line.

Seeing the enemy change formation, the Iron Wall Guard and the Xuanbiao Cavalry eased their assault slightly, but did not cease.

They knew this was the decisive moment, and they could not give the enemy any chance to catch their breath.

Thus, an even more violent assault surged like a tide toward the Halberdier Corps' circular formation.

Spears intertwined with spears, shields clashed with shields, and the atmosphere on the battlefield grew ever more tense.

The Iron Wall Guard's huge shields resembled moving walls, inching closer to the Halberdiers' circular formation; meanwhile, the Xuanbiao Cavalry used their mobility to weave flexibly across the battlefield, seeking a breach.

However, Zhang He's halberdiers did not panic; they relied tightly on the strength of the circular formation, repeatedly repelling the attacks of these two armies.

Zhang He stood in the formation, constantly observing the battlefield's dynamics; his eyes were sharp as an eagle's, and no slightest gap escaped his gaze.

"Iron shields forward! Thrust halberds!"

Zhang He kept shouting, inspiring the soldiers like a war drum.

(End of chapter)