Chapter 46: with translation of chapter title

"It kills me!"

His abdomen was slit open by the Azure Lion Swallowing Heaven Blade, leaving a deep gash; Tang Zhong couldn't help but cry out in pain, gritting his teeth against the agony as he repeatedly urged his horse to retreat.

At the same time, two officers of the Great Qian camp, without the consent of Chief Commander Shen Zhian, directly spurred their horses forward, heading straight for Tang Zhong's position.

Although officers should indeed seek permission from the Chief Commander before going into battle, the situation on the battlefield changes in an instant, and what matters is adapting to the times.

Therefore, in such a dire situation, these two officers going to rescue their own commander generally would not incur any punishment.

"General, the enemy commander reinforced by the Yellow Turban Rebels this time is truly formidable; our army must not attack his strengths with our weaknesses!"

Seeing that the situation had come to this point, the Deputy Commander beside Shen Zhian could not hold back and spoke up to remind him.

After so long in Great Qian, among the many officers accompanying the army at this time, Tang Zhong's strength had become the strongest among them.

But now even Tang Zhong is no match for that enemy commander opposite.

Therefore, under these circumstances, there is absolutely no need to continue dueling with the enemy.

Since that's the case, seeing that we can't win in a duel, we should engage in full-scale combat.

Great Qian now receives a continuous flow of reinforcements from the rear Qian Du.

Many of the troops this time are battle-hardened elite soldiers brought up as later reinforcements; their quality is far superior to what it was at the start!

Therefore, the officers of Great Qian at this time are also planning to fight the Yellow Turban Rebels openly and honorably.

Let this peasant army see what a truly battle-hardened force is.

"Very well, I will lead the infantry to charge straight ahead in the center, while you take several capable generals to lead the cavalry around from the flanks to cut off their retreat; this time I will surely let this group of Yellow Turban Rebels see what true elite troops are!"

Shen Zhian at the front nodded; coincidentally, the Prince Si Yan who had recently arrived from Qian Du brought a contingent of Qian Du's imperial guards, accompanied by a batch of logistical equipment.

"Soldiers of Great Qian, the heads of the Yellow Turban Rebels opposite are your merits; wipe them out, and I will credit you with a feat—full army, charge!"

Shen Zhian raised the commander's sword that had always hung at his waist, faced backward, and roared with all his might.

The slanting sunlight shone on the iron armor and spears, flashing a cold light.

The war drums shook heaven and earth, morale soared like a rainbow, and the soldiers of the Great Qian army, holding spears and wearing iron armor, stood tall and chest out before the formation.

Before the formation, the officers of Great Qian and the Yellow Turbans rode tall horses, gripping their weapons, staring at each other.

The neighing of warhorses and the shouts of soldiers intertwined, forming a tragic symphony.

"Kill!"

Suddenly, the bugle call sounded, tearing through the tense atmosphere.

Under Shen Zhian's signal, the Deputy Commander who had always been by his side, leading several officers, commanded tens of thousands of cavalry to charge out first.

They swiftly charged toward the Yellow Turban main force along the edge of the battlefield.

With these iron cavalry setting the example, tens of thousands on our side surged forward like a dark beast, as if opening its bloody maw, lunging at the Yellow Turban main force ahead.

The earth trembled slightly under the heavy footsteps; arrows fell like rain, continuously shot from the archers' hands into the enemy ranks, carrying away one living life after another.

When they came into close combat, spears and swords clashed, sending out fierce sparks, and the iron armor rang in the melee.

Flesh and blood appeared so fragile on this cruel battlefield, life flickering like a candle.

"Yellow Turban lads, follow me in the charge!"

At this moment, the Azure Lion facing the Great Qian army also refused to yield; having just defeated the Great Qian army's foremost commander opposite, its aura was grand, even when facing the Great Qian army's charge.

It also kept its composure, instead calling out to the Yellow Turban troops behind it, and itself leading the charge, it rushed headlong into the oncoming Great Qian army.

Moreover, the officers of both sides personally took to the field, spurring their horses to charge.

Each of their moves carried a thick surge of internal energy, the techniques fierce, fully displaying their high martial prowess.

Seeing this, the soldiers on both sides likewise followed suit, rushing toward the enemy forces without regard for life or death.

The Great Qian army here consisted mostly of elite cavalry and infantry, equipped with sharp swords and fine bows, wearing gleaming iron armor, and their ranks were neat.

At this time, the Great Qian officer Shen Zhian was indeed a general who commanded awe in one quarter of the Great Qian court.

At this moment he stood on the central command platform, his eyes sharp, possessing an extraordinary talent for controlling warfare.

When the two armies became entangled, Shen Zhian in the central command could always accurately judge the enemy's movements and make corresponding tactical adjustments.

By contrast, the equipment of this peasant army of the Yellow Turbans is rather crude.

Some of them even wield wooden weapons, wear coarse cloth clothing, and lack iron armor protection.

Yet their eyes are filled with determination and fearlessness.

Although their formations are not as neat as the court army's, their fighting spirit is in no way inferior.

They puff out their chests, use shields to block arrows, and advance step by step.

Their shouts shake heaven and earth, as if they want to vent all injustice and oppression.

At the moment of close-quarters melee, the Great Qian army's formations are exquisite, and their iron armor glitters in the sunlight.

Although the peasant army's weapons are crude, their strength is not to be underestimated.

They wield their crude weapons to fiercely attack the Great Qian army, repeatedly driving the enemy back.

"Hahaha! Old fogey, come fight again!"

Amidst the chaotic troops, the Azure Lion spotted at a glance Tang Zhong, who was dragging his wounded body while slaughtering the Yellow Turban troops.

It's not that the Azure Lion has any objection to Tang Zhong slaughtering the Yellow Turban troops.

As for these Yellow Turban troops, the Azure Lion feels nothing toward them.

Let alone the fact that the Three Brothers of Lion Camel Ridge were originally sent by the Confucians to render friendly aid to the Yellow Turbans.

Even if the Three Monsters of Lion Camel Ridge were originally part of the Yellow Turban army, given their nature of treating human lives as grass,

they would not have any pity for these peasant troops.

He simply does not want to see the prey he has set his sights on slip away from his grasp.

"Hmph! Yellow Turban rebels, how could I possibly fear you!"

The Azure Lion has such a loud voice, and it especially came over to fix its gaze on Tang Zhong.

At this moment, Tang Zhong, who was not far from Qing Shi, naturally could not help but hear it.

However, now that we are on the battlefield, our side also lacks a general who can block Qing Shi.

Therefore, although I know I am no match for Qing Shi, I don't really want to face him.

But it's fine if Qing Shi doesn't come over; since he has already come looking for me.

Then I naturally cannot shrink from battle.

Currently, on the entire battlefield, only I on the Great Qian side can hold back Qing Shi and prevent him from running amok.

Then what can we do?

All I can do is grit my teeth and go ahead.

Thud!

The two who had just finished the duel met again on the battlefield.

But this time.

"Ding! Lion Camel Ridge Three Demons Combination Skill activated!"

Brothers, Teacher has replied to me.

You get what I mean, I have to go complete the mission.

(End of chapter)