Chapter 1617: Swearing to Defend to the Death

Striking out from the flank like a sharp dagger, they plunged into the enemy's formation. Their surprise attack caught the enemy off guard, instantly disrupting the rhythm of the enemy's assault. The enemy's ranks began to fall into chaos; the soldiers were panic-stricken and at a loss for what to do.

Seeing this, Gu Yi immediately led his elite troops to launch a counterattack. They were like tigers descending from the mountains, unstoppable. Under Gu Yi's leadership, the soldiers surged forward, engaging the enemy in a life-or-death struggle. With blades flashing and shadows dancing, flesh and blood flew; the battlefield was permeated with a thick, heavy scent of blood.

However, the enemy did not collapse just yet. After all, they were a well-trained army, and they quickly stabilized their footing and began to organize a counter-assault. Gu Yi knew deep down that there could not be the slightest slackening at this moment; they had to strike while the iron was hot and crush the enemy completely.

He shouted loudly, "Soldiers, victory or defeat hinges on this one move! We must not retreat even half a step. For our homes, for our loved ones, charge!"

Inspired by Gu Yi, the soldiers' morale soared. They threw themselves recklessly at the enemy, engaging in hand-to-hand combat. The sounds of battle on the field shook the heavens, and the flashing blades wove into a single tapestry, as if to swallow the very heavens and earth.

Zhao Yun was also incredibly heroic on the front lines. Holding his long spear, he charged left and right, invincible wherever he went. His figure on the battlefield was like a bolt of lightning, and wherever he arrived, enemy soldiers fell from their horses one after another. Under his leadership, the soldiers fought with increasing bravery, repelling the enemy's attacks time and time again.

However, just as the scales of victory seemed to be tipping toward Gu Yi and his men, the enemy's reinforcements suddenly arrived. This was an elite cavalry unit; the sound of their horses' hooves was like thunder, dust billowed, and they charged over with aggressive momentum.

Seeing this, Gu Yi's heart tightened. He knew that if this cavalry unit were allowed to break through the defensive line, the consequences would be unimaginable. He immediately gave the order for the soldiers to prepare to meet the enemy.

Yet, at this critical juncture, Li Yu once again played a key role. He had long anticipated that the enemy would have reinforcements, and had therefore deployed an ambush force in the rear in advance. Now, seeing that the timing was ripe, he immediately ordered the ambush force to strike.

The ambushers surged out from all directions. Holding long spears and clad in heavy armor, they were like an indestructible wall, blocking the enemy cavalry's charge. Although the cavalrymen were fierce, they appeared helpless before the dense forest of spears. One after another, they fell from their horses, their bodies pierced by spears, emitting miserable screams.

This sudden turn of events caught the enemy off guard, and their offensive was instantly dismantled. Seeing this, Gu Yi immediately ordered a full-scale counterattack. Under Gu Yi's leadership, the soldiers were like tigers descending from the mountains, charging toward the enemy to engage in the final decisive battle.

The battlefield was filled with smoke, and the sounds of battle shook the heavens. The soldiers fought bravely, without a shred of fear. They knew that to retreat now meant death; only by pressing forward could they achieve victory.

Through the joint efforts of Gu Yi, Zhao Yun, and Li Yu, the soldiers finally crushed the enemy completely. The enemy fled in all directions, their formation shattered. The battlefield was left with countless corpses and pools of blood, bearing witness to this brutal battle.

The horn of victory sounded once more, and the soldiers cheered and leaped for joy, celebrating a hard-won triumph. Gu Yi, Zhao Yun, and Li Yu looked at each other and smiled; they knew this victory was the result of their collective efforts.

However, the joy of victory did not cloud their minds. They knew well that this was merely one node in a long war, and the road ahead remained long. They had to prepare for the battles to come, ensuring they could achieve victory every single time.

After returning to the camp, Gu Yi immediately summoned all the generals and strategists to begin summarizing the lessons learned from this battle. They knew that only by constantly learning and improving could they remain invincible in future battles. ===== CHAPTER 1618 =====