Conquering Myriad Worlds from the Mythical Three Kingdoms

After a brief respite, the two sides resumed their fierce battle.

Yuan Jun's strategy of attacking with his back to the city wall greatly angered the opposing side, but at this critical juncture, they dared not divide their forces.

Both sides have means to interfere with each other's reconnaissance, so neither side knows whether the other has any backup plans.

Yuan Jun's side could also estimate the enemy's approximate troop strength based on the previous marching scale and camp size.

The opposing side had no way of knowing how many troops Yuan Jun actually had.

Although the opposing side had roughly estimated the number of Yuan's troops by this time, even an error of only three thousand men would render the troop-division tactic futile.

Shen Pei assigned several hundred trained young men to each city gate. They might not have any other skills, but they were quite competent at sentry duty and guard duty.

At least the light cavalry circling around the city failed to find any loopholes.

The ball was kicked to the feet of the enemy commander by Shen Pei.

"Marquis of Changcheng, this cannot continue!"

Pi Tong, the strategist accompanying the army, looked at Commander Liu Zhi with a solemn expression.

"Our military's judgment was wrong from the very beginning!"

"This is definitely not a local force; it is absolutely an imperial force from abroad!"

"The other side has laid a trap here, just waiting for us to walk into it."

"Our offensive is currently stalled; if this continues, our army will undoubtedly be defeated!"

Commander Liu Zhi, known as the Marquis of Changcheng, raised his head and looked at Pi Tong.

They've been partners for many years, and he understood the subtext behind the other person's words.

"Since you have an idea, then speak up."

"I must admit, we are currently in a huge mess!"

Liu Zhi was very distressed. Their military force could not be deployed, which alone made them hesitant in battle, making the fighting extremely difficult.

"Send one-third of our forces to bypass the city and attack the east gate!" Pi Tong stated his decision directly.

"Splitting the troops?" Liu Zhi frowned.

"I have considered this, but the problem is that the enemy only needs one mobile force to hold back our divided forces, and then we may not be able to withstand it head-on."

"We're forcing them out!" Pi Tong said decisively.

"I just sent the message back; reinforcements should be on their way by now!"

"Even if we are defeated in a direct battle and retreat, as long as the enemy dares to pursue, our reinforcements can destroy them in one fell swoop. If they don't pursue, then we will join up with the reinforcements and kill them."

Pi Tong's eyes shone with the brilliance of a spiritual talent, similar to Guo Jia's, which allowed him to use his prophetic abilities to bring certain future events into reality.

Liu Zhi understood the principle behind Pi Tong's talent, and Pi Tong was trying to avoid the future he was talking about by using a reverse jinx approach.

This is how they lock in the possibility of a decisive victory.

“I will personally lead the team to attack the city at the East Gate. If the situation changes, we will move towards the East Gate and I will return to reinforce it immediately!” Pi Tong looked at Liu Zhi solemnly.

"Good!" Liu Zhi nodded. Although Pi Tong was a strategist, he was also a skilled warrior who could fight on the battlefield. Ordinary generals and officers were no match for him, and he had made many meritorious contributions in past battles.

The two sides continued to fight around the city gate. Liu Zhi and Pi Tong both knew that they would be at a disadvantage in this battle, but they had to hold on to wear down the fighting strength of the city's defenders.

Liu Zhi regretted not bringing some cannon fodder to wear them down.

But now it's too late to say anything. The war has lasted for a day and a night, and neither side can easily give up on the outcome.

Liu Zhi deployed 3,300 cavalrymen with exceptional talent, while Shen Pei even sent Yuan Tan himself to the battlefield, nearly losing even veteran generals like Han Qiong.

No matter the cost, both sides are left with only one option: victory.

The army outside the city had just begun to move when it was discovered by the young men and strong men that Shen Pei had arranged to stand guard, and they rushed to deliver the message to Shen Pei.

"Alright! Now's the time! All troops, launch an attack!"

Shen Pei made the decision immediately, and Yuan Tan personally mounted his horse and led the main force out of the city.

Yan Liang and Wen Chou flanked Yuan Tan, who was surrounded by his troops.

Yuan Jun immediately formed a trident formation and charged towards the enemy outside the city.

Meanwhile, enemy general Pi Tong captured the East Gate at top speed.

The East Gate, which had been almost entirely fortified, was nothing more than a facade. Stones and logs could easily break it, and Pi Tong and his men took complete control of the East Gate wall in less than half an hour.

As Pi Tong entered the city, the troops left behind by Shen Pei to cover the rear and defend against the cavalry engaged in a fierce battle along the central street.

Pi Tong was incredibly brave, but he didn't have many good options when facing a large group of well-organized spearmen and shieldmen with their backs against the city walls.

"We must join up with the cavalry and fight our way out!" Pi Tong's eyes were bloodshot. He knew very well the pressure he would face if he led his men away, so he had to break through as quickly as possible.

"Stop them! Stop them at all costs!"

Lu Xiang, who was left behind, roared. Shen Pei had given him a death order: even if it meant his death, he had to hold off the enemy.

The two sides began to fight at the north gate of the city. Each had its own reasons for not compromising, and their firm beliefs made them determined to drag the other down with them even in death.

The fighting within the city intensified, while the fighting outside the city became even more unrestrained.

"Damn it, I can't take it anymore!" Shen Pei wiped the sweat from his face; the excessive workload had pushed his body to its limit.

Yuan Tan witnessed this scene and could only do his best to activate his monarchical talent in an attempt to relieve more pressure on Shen Pei.

"I really don't know if Zhuge Liang is using someone else to do his dirty work, but this is not the time to think about such things!"

Shen Pei had a splitting headache, and all sorts of random thoughts were churning uncontrollably in his mind. After stabbing himself hard in the thigh, Shen Pei briefly regained his senses.

After quickly reviewing all the information at hand, Shen Pei realized that if they continued to argue with the other party, they would definitely lose.

They were no match for the other side in terms of command and control.

Even though there were fewer people on the other side, for some reason, their soldiers were always outnumbered during the battle.

Their advantage was being worn down by the opponent's extremely sophisticated command and control; if they continued to stall, they would be the ones at a disadvantage.

"Put the signal!"

Shen Pei looked at the soldiers fighting desperately around him and roared at the officers who were fighting bloody battles. Upon receiving the order, the officers swung their spears, and a huge spear light shot straight into the sky.

"Come back! Warriors of the past, lend us your strength!"

The next moment, Shen Pei poured all his mental energy into his spiritual talent, and more than 700 crossbowmen raised their bows and once again became the vanguard.

"Only this much has been achieved?" Shen Pei held his breath. Clearly, he was in such a bad state that he had only awakened about 70% of his previous abilities.

The powerful effects of the military spirit were immediately apparent. The instinctive movement of raising the hand caused the arrows to be imbued with a crimson glow, and bolts burst forth with each movement. Over seven hundred bolts were fired, their power, enhanced by the crimson military spirit, far exceeding that of a normal crossbow.

Like a torrent of blood, the explosion instantly cleared a path of blood.

"Kill!" Yan Liang and Wen Chou, on both sides, followed Chunyu Qiong's cavalry and charged towards Liu Zhi's direction.

They all knew their mission: only by killing the opposing officers could they possibly win this battle.

Meanwhile, Lü Xiang, whose city was gradually becoming unable to withstand the fierce attack, saw the signal and also sent out a special signal.

In the next instant, flames suddenly shot into the sky near the north gate of the city wall, followed by a strong wind. In just a few breaths, fire snakes rose on both sides of the left rear of the central street of the north gate, and because of the tung oil that had been prepared in advance, the flames burned at an almost visible speed.

"You may have your brilliant plans, but I have my countermeasures!"

Guo Tu watched the rising flames with a cold smile. The enemy's offensive was too fierce, and he had no choice but to use this method to prevent the enemy from launching another wave of attacks.

"Waaah!"

A horn sounded, and the small squads that had been hiding in various parts of the city charged out at the call of the horn, launching attacks on the army led by Pi Tong from all corners.

"You want to kill me? You're welcome to try!"

Liu Zhi saw through Shen Pei and others' intentions and seized upon them, transforming the army into a formidable defensive line best suited to counter decapitation tactics.

Chunyu Qiong's cavalry was slowed down by this overwhelming force of manpower, while Yan Liang and Wen Chou led their troops to continue their advance along the path carved out by the remnants of the vanguard and the heavy cavalry.

"Get out of my way, all of you! How dare you block my path!"

Yan Liang's broadsword swept across the battlefield with a dazzling divine will, instantly killing several enemy officers who tried to stop him.

"Such brute force! Then we absolutely cannot let you pass!"

A powerful expert wielding a long spear rode his warhorse to block Yan Liang's path.

"Trash!" Yan Liang's eyes suddenly erupted with divine will.

The barrier that blocked the way was only delayed for a moment before Yan Liang beheaded it.

On the other side, Wen Chou unleashed his true energy wildly, striking his opponent with ferocious spear techniques.

Within a few breaths, the barrier that was blocking Wen Chou's way was also directly blasted away.

Yan Liang and Wen Chou, who are now completely different from before, do not take ordinary powerhouses who have broken through realms seriously. They only have eyes for powerhouses like Lü Bu and Guan Yu.

The unstoppable advance of Yan Liang and Wen Chou attracted Liu Zhi's attention.

"Charging so fast is suicidal!"

Liu Zhi waved his hand, thinking that in this kind of battlefield, to think that one could open up the situation by relying on fierce generals was really underestimating him.

Without further ado, several hundred archers, roughly equivalent to the Archery Battalion, drew their bows, awaiting the arrival of the main force.

Yan Liang brandished his broadsword and led the most elite soldiers under the Yuan family, fiercely carving a bloody path through Liu Zhi's army.

With a single slash, Yan Liang killed several soldiers in front of him, becoming increasingly ferocious. Relying on his astonishing fighting prowess, he charged towards Liu Zhi.

"You're asking for it! Fire the arrows!"

Liu Zhi's face revealed deep disdain.

Playing the role of a fierce general charging into battle on a large battlefield?
And they rushed so far ahead.

It's as if he's never died.

As Liu Zhi swung his arm, hundreds of elite archers who were already prepared drew their bows toward Yan Liang, their spirit and energy becoming one, and shot directly at Yan Liang.

At the cost of drawing upon the clouds, the suppression was instantly intensified, leaving Yan Liang with no way to dodge. Hundreds of arrows aimed at various parts of Yan Liang's body enveloped him in an instant when he could no longer avoid them.

"How can I fall here!"

Yan Liang frantically swung his broadsword as he watched the dense barrage of arrows hurtling towards him, but this did nothing to change the fact that he was being hit.

In just a moment, Yan Liang was riddled with thorns.

"Big Brother!" Wen Chou's face became extremely ferocious, and even the internal energy hidden in his body actually broke through the suppression of the cloud qi, leading his elite troops to advance madly towards Yan Liang's location.

Wherever the spear went, there was no enemy who could withstand it.

"I'm fine!"

Yan Liang's angry roar rang out.

Yan Liang, who had been riddled with thorns, sat calmly on his warhorse as if nothing had happened. Although his face was pale, he was completely unharmed.

"My Lord is still waiting for me, how can I die here!"

Yan Liang's resurrection greatly boosted the morale of all the soldiers in Yuan's army, who charged forward madly.

"Hmph, to deny reality under the suppression of cloud energy! You do have some skill!"

Liu Zhi looked at Yan Liang, who was protected by his personal guards with shields, and couldn't help but snort coldly. He had underestimated Yan Liang.

Surviving such a deadly situation, Yan Liang took another significant step forward in his martial arts journey during this life-or-death crisis.

"But what can you do now that you have no power left?"

Liu Zhi glanced at Yan Liang twice before refocusing his attention on command and control, constantly maneuvering the battle lines to make the soldiers fight more comfortably.

Yan Liang denied reality, but he also exhausted a great deal of strength and had no ability to continue the fight. It was only because Yan Liang was able to sit on his warhorse that his divine will was holding him up.

The elite troops that had followed Yan Liang in his charge not only began to stagnate after losing Yan Liang as their absolute vanguard, but were also squeezed from both sides by Liu Zhi's reinforcements due to the extended battle lines. Liu Zhi even planned to cut off Yan Liang's connection with the main force.

"Elder brother, I've arrived!"

Wen Chou rushed over and joined Yan Liang. Liu Zhi sneered twice and ordered the remaining two hundred archers to keep an eye on Wen Chou.

If Wen Chou dares to replicate Yan Liang's moves, he will send Wen Chou to his death.

He simply couldn't believe that Wen Chou could deny reality.

While breaking through boundaries does indeed possess the ability to deny reality, it's impossible to do so without extraordinary strength, especially under the influence of clouds and when being targeted.

It requires not only divine will but also extraordinary internal energy.

Yan Liang simply denied the injury and then completely drained his internal energy.

Liu Zhi was also a master, so he naturally understood the effort involved.

"Hahaha, with you and me, brothers, attacking together, how could we possibly be a match for you!"

Yan Liang laughed and put his hand on Wen Chou. Normal officers would probably be in despair, but these two brothers were anything but normal.

In the next instant, their wills aligned, a flash of light appeared, and Yan Liang and Wen Chou, with two heads and four arms, appeared on the field, radiating powerful energy. (End of Chapter)