I assembled the strongest swordsman group.

The first rank of musketeers retreated, and the second rank of musketeers advanced—

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

Many more cavalrymen were shot and fell to the ground.

Cavalry against musketeers... such a scene is reminiscent of the Battle of Nagashino.

In the Battle of Nagashino (1575), three hundred years ago, Oda Nobunaga mobilized three thousand matchlock muskets and successfully dealt a heavy blow to the Takeda army's cavalry, leading to the decline of the once-powerful Takeda clan.

However, the Shinsengumi was not the Takeda army of that time, and the "Southern Army" was not the Oda army of that time either.

Two volleys of musket fire were fired in quick succession, like hitting the surface of a lake—creating countless ripples, but the lake quickly returned to calm!

The members of the 7th and 10th Divisions showed no fear! When someone in front fell, someone behind immediately took their place.

Even if you accidentally step on your comrades, even if bullets fly past your side, you will never hesitate or stop!

This is a level of skill that only a disciplined, highly trained, and combat-experienced cavalry unit can possess!

In a matter of seconds, the distance between the two sides was close enough—the optimal distance for a full-speed sprint!

Qingdeng immediately tapped the cow's belly lightly.

Luobo, who was already "one with Qingdeng," immediately understood its master's meaning. With a low growl, it took off at full speed!

All the cavalry behind Qingdeng immediately followed.

Countless hooves pounded out a rapid drumbeat, like a torrential downpour! Like thunder!

The opposing musketeers only had enough time to unleash two volleys! There was no room for a third volley!

Murata Shinpachi quickly issued new instructions:

"Raise bayonets!"

Upon hearing the order, the musketeers crouched slightly, gripped their muskets tightly, the bottoms of the guns pressed against the ground, and the gleaming bayonets were angled towards the cavalry that was about to charge at them.

Because their spearheads were fitted with bayonets, they could be used as both musketeers and pikemen.

That being said, the muskets they carried, which were less than 2 meters long, were ultimately no match for the long guns that were several meters long.

If the three gun emplacements in front of him were as dense as a forest (about 5.545 meters), then Qingdeng really wouldn't be able to get close to them.

No matter how powerful he is, it's impossible for him to attack a target five or six meters away without using projectile or long-range weapons.

The "hedgehog formation" that was less than two meters long... was not enough to deter Qingdeng!

Qingdeng lightly flicked his left wrist, shifting his grip to the very end of the spear to maximize his attack range.

Just as the radish was about to collide with the bayonet, he swept it forward like mowing grass—

laugh!

With a loud bang, five figures flew into the air.

He swept the five people in front of him so hard they flew into the air!

Its offensive continued, and it swept to the left.

The four Southern soldiers on the left also flew into the sky.

Then he swung to the right.

Five more "aerial acrobats" will be in the sky.

After three moves, a huge gap appeared directly in front of Qingdeng!

In an instant, the man and the ox broke through the "hedgehog formation" and penetrated deep into the enemy's ranks.

In the blink of an eye, the cavalrymen who followed tore the breach opened by Qingdeng even wider.

Years of training have made the members of the Seventh and Tenth Divisions extremely familiar with "horse riding and sword fighting".

One after another, katanas were raised and swung down.

Clumps of blood mist sprayed and splattered.

Some men raised their swords (or muskets) to meet the cavalrymen's attacks head-on, but they were no match for the momentum of the charging horses—with the added speed of the horses, the cavalrymen's strikes were all powerful and heavy, and no one could resist them.

Some people managed to dodge the blades, but were tragically struck by warhorses and sent flying backward.

The most unfortunate were those who faced Qingdeng.

Qing Deng's physical abilities are now too abnormal, far exceeding the limits of ordinary people.

The sweeping spear blades struck like cannon fire, leaving behind only severed limbs in their wake; the slashing blades struck like an eraser, wiping out everything in their path!

In short, his attacks were like a steel coil rolling down a slope; if you were hit, you would be injured, and if you were touched, you would die!

Under Qingdeng's leadership, their offensive was like a pack of wolves storming a sheepfold! Calling it a "one-sided massacre" is no exaggeration!

The soldiers of the "Western Route Army" were powerless to resist and could only watch as Aoto and his men advanced, deeper and deeper, toward the main camp of the "Western Route Army" where Murata Shinpachi was located.

Qing Deng noticed out of the corner of his eye that the enemy formation was flying a "Maru Cross" military flag... It was the army of the Satsuma Domain.

The Satsuma Army was undoubtedly the main force of the "Southern Army".

It would be of great benefit to severely damage this enemy position.

So Qingdeng swung his large spear in his left hand and his katana in his right hand even more vigorously.

Talent "Ambidextrous +1", activated!

The spear and the sword moved with lightning speed, without interfering with each other. Enemies who were a little further away were swept away with the spear, while those who were closer were cut down.

Qingdeng did not hold the reins; he had been holding them in his mouth since he blocked the bullet.

In fact, even if he didn't bite the reins, it wouldn't be a big problem.

His bond with radishes is unshakeable!

Even without Qingdeng's instructions, Luobo can adjust its direction and speed on its own.

Under Qingdeng's leadership, the vanguard charged forward with unstoppable momentum! No one could stand in their way!

Before long, they had broken through the "first line" of the "Western Route Army" and began to attack the "second line".

Before the remnants of the "first wave" could catch their breath... the middle wave, commanded by Sanako, arrived!

Sanako silently gripped the naginata in her hand, lowered her upper body slightly, and stomped her right heel against the horse's belly to accelerate. Her high ponytail tied behind her head and the hem of her haori fluttered together.

Koto Nakazawa (the vice-captain of the 7th Division) accompanied her on her left side, protecting her left side, which was difficult to defend because she was holding a sword in her right hand.

Because the front lines had already broken through the enemy's "musketeer formation" and "hedgehog formation," the middle lines' charge went very smoothly. They easily entered the "first formation" without suffering any damage and began to sweep away the remaining enemies.

The Southern soldiers in the "first wave" had already been scattered and defeated by Qing Deng and others, so they were naturally powerless to resist the attack from the middle wave.

Soon, the middle formation also left, but the southern soldiers of the "first formation" were still not at peace—the rear formation, led by Harada Sanosuke, attacked!

"'Immortal' Harada Sanosuke, please join us!"

Harada Sanosuke brandished his spear while letting out exaggerated shouts.

As if "infected" by him, Matsubara Tadashi also let out a shrill, monkey-like cry.

The second wave, like a clay machine, relentlessly crushed the "first wave."

The three waves of attacks caused the "first line" to collapse completely! Most of the soldiers were killed or wounded, and those who were lucky enough to survive were terrified and had no will to fight anymore.

With the vanguard charging into battle, the middle ranks sweeping away the remaining enemy, and the rear guard cleaning up the rear... Qing Deng and his men maintained this offensive rhythm, carving a terrifying bloody path through the "Western Route Army"!

In the blink of an eye, they had swept through the four formations of the "Western Route Army" with overwhelming force!

Qing Deng raised his gaze and looked ahead—the main camp of the "Western Route Army" was very close.

With the blessing of the talent "Fiery Eyes +20", his eyesight has reached the level of "extraordinary ability".

Although it cannot compare to a real telescope, his field of vision is several times farther than that of an ordinary person.

He had already noticed Murata Shinpachi's expression... his dark face turned pale and then green.

Of course, he did not know Murata Shinpachi, but based on his personal experience and intuition, he was certain that this man was the general of the "Western Route Army".

Almost all armies are wary of killing their commanders, and this is especially true for such a "hodgepodge" coalition.

As long as Murata Shinpachi is killed, the Western Route Army will surely collapse... Although victory is in sight, Aoto is not blinded by it.

He tilted his head slightly and glanced at the soldiers behind him out of the corner of his eye.

Visible exhaustion, blood splattered all over his body... truly embodying the literal meaning of "the knife must draw blood, and the horse must pant!"

The injured gritted their teeth and endured the pain with sheer willpower, trying not to fall off their horses.

As for the horses, needless to say.

Horses are already physically weak, and now, with each step they take forward, countless beads of sweat and blood are spilled.

Exhausted like this, it's inevitable that the speed will slow down.

In comparison, Radish is in much better condition.

Although it started panting, it could still run.

Compared to horses, oxen undoubtedly have the advantage in physical strength.

Qingdeng took a deep breath and shouted loudly, activating his talent "Piercing Clouds and Splitting Stones +7".

"Change formation!!"

Upon receiving this order, the cavalrymen at the front, though showing reluctance, obediently followed the command, dispersed, and gradually slowed down.

The soldiers in the middle formation behind them passed through the gaps and came to the front, to Qing Deng's side.

Immediately afterwards, the rear guard also moved forward to adjust their positions.

Soon, just like a rocket splitting apart, the middle formation became the front formation, the rear formation became the middle formation, and the front formation became the rear formation.

Compared to the front line, the soldiers in the middle and back lines fought fewer tough battles, so they conserved more energy.

By flexibly changing formations, tired soldiers can rest in the rear while those with sufficient energy can fight in the front, thus maintaining the momentum of the attack!

Qing Deng turned his head and glanced at Sanako beside him.

Coincidentally, Sanako also turned to look at him at the same time.

The couple looked into each other's eyes, and then chuckled softly in perfect unison.

"Zanako, I'm entrusting my back to you."