Chapter 163
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Chapter 163: Decisive Kill
For now, Bai Ze, with his mount advantage, should be stronger than Liu Zheng.
However, Liu Zheng also had Luo Ji’s skill buff, plus the previous round of fierce preemptive attacks, which established a certain advantage for himself.
At this point, entangled in combat with Bai Ze, he didn’t fall into a disadvantage.
The battle here was fierce, and on the other side, the cavalry unit, having pushed aside the chevaux de frise, charged frantically.
But unfortunately, a thirty-meter charging distance simply couldn’t allow a cavalry unit to display its full strength.
Apart from Bai Ze, this seemingly cheating individual, the overall situation remained under Luo Ji’s control.
“Spearmen, thrust!”
Spotting an opportunity, Luo Ji decisively issued a new command.
One by one, exceptionally sharp stone spears quickly thrust out from the gaps reserved in the shield wall!
The cavalry unit members simultaneously changed their expressions upon seeing this scene.
“Stop, stop!”
“Quick, stop!!”
However, it was already too late.
That distance wasn’t something that could be stopped just by wanting to.
Compared to Bai Ze, his subordinates’ horsemanship was clearly not up to par.
In their panic, haphazardly pulling reins and kicking their horses’ bellies caused the already startled horses to completely lose control!
Horses are timid animals.
Therefore, ancient cavalrymen would often stuff things into their warhorses’ ears and blindfold them before going into battle, but in this era where cavalry was just beginning, they clearly didn’t know this.
With a muffled thud, bearing the impact of the cavalry unit, the shield wall formed by the large shield-wielding unit produced a wave-like surge, but it did not disintegrate at all.
The momentum of the cavalry charge allowed the sharp stone spears to easily pierce into the warhorses’ bodies.
Amidst a series of dense screams and cries of agony, Luo Ji, with his practical actions, completely crushed Bai Ze’s confidence!
“How could this happen?”
That instantaneous blow was undoubtedly huge for Bai Ze.
Just a few days ago, he had so easily torn through the opponent’s encirclement, and today, his cavalry unit was completely blocked?
Why was this happening?
Just because the wooden boards in their hands became a little bigger?
Bai Ze’s common sense simply couldn’t comprehend the current situation.
However, at this moment, he had completely lost the desire to continue fighting Liu Zheng.
His subordinates were being massacred!
Bai Ze, having no heart for battle, pulled the reins in his hand.
After forcing Liu Zheng back with a spear thrust, he intended to disengage.
However, in the current situation, would Liu Zheng let him leave?
“Where do you think you’re going?!”
“Your opponent is me!”
With a roar, Liu Zheng quickly swung his battle-axe, directly unleashing a large sweeping slash towards Bai Ze, who was trying to disengage!
The powerful strike directly brought with it a muffled wind pressure.
Feeling the approaching attack from behind, Bai Ze’s facial muscles twitched.
Liu Zheng’s strength was undeniable, coupled with his seasoned fighting techniques and rich combat experience, he was definitely not an opponent that could be ignored.
Helplessly, Bai Ze could only turn back to meet the attack again.
As their figures intertwined, several more rounds passed.
During this time, the mournful screams and cries from behind constantly disturbed his mind and concentration.
Bai Ze, already in complete disarray, had lost his initial strength.
Even Luo Ji, observing from the side, noticed this.
Indeed, still too young…
For several consecutive rounds, Bai Ze, having no heart for battle, fell completely into a disadvantage.
He was utterly suppressed by Liu Zheng, and the pressure on him grew heavier and heavier.
Helplessly, Bai Ze could only shout loudly.
“All units, retreat!!”
The cavalry unit, having been completely targeted, had no chance to fight.
Even after receiving Bai Ze’s retreat order, whether many would escape was questionable.
Looking at the retreating cavalry unit, Luo Ji actually had no particular thoughts.
They were just a bunch of miscellaneous soldiers, if they escaped, they escaped.
A couple of volley shots for show was enough.
Chasing them would purely be a waste of time, as the most troublesome one in this cavalry unit was Bai Ze himself.
Of course, another main reason was that given the mobility of large shield-wielding soldiers, holding a position or blocking routes was no problem for them, but chasing enemies?
That was simply a joke, best not to force them into impossible tasks.
“Five spearmen go to the front and reposition the chevaux de frise!”
“Ten large shield-wielding soldiers disperse to both sides of the road, find cover, and ambush…”
Perhaps he was thinking too much, but to prevent the escaping cavalry unit from returning for a surprise attack, Luo Ji decisively rearranged his fallback plan.
As for the remaining five large shield-wielding soldiers and five spearmen, they followed Luo Ji’s orders, advancing step by step, completely blocking Bai Ze’s retreat.
On the other side, the archer unit and Luo Ji himself were also fully prepared to draw and fire arrows.
If this cheating bastard dared to cheat under his nose again, he would directly shoot him down with a flurry of arrows!
And at the same time, after the fleeing cavalry unit galloped for a while, Zhao Chuan, Bai Ze’s right-hand man, suddenly pulled the reins in his hand, then spoke in a deep voice.
“We’ll go back and fight!”
Hearing this, the bewildered cavalrymen behind him were all startled.
“Go back and fight? Are you serious?!”
“Otherwise? Are we supposed to abandon the Chief and run away?!”
As he spoke, a clear look of anger flashed in Zhao Chuan’s eyes.
Looking at the speechless crowd, Zhao Chuan’s expression softened slightly.
“Let’s go, go back and fight!”
Listening to the sound of hooves returning from behind, the previously fleeing cavalry unit had returned.
Luo Ji’s lips curled slightly, and then, without turning his head, he spoke to the besieged Bai Ze.
“Your subordinates are surprisingly loyal, aren’t they?”
Looking at Zhao Chuan and the others who had returned to fight, a hint of emotion flashed in Bai Ze’s eyes, but more was anxiety.
“Go! Quickly, go! There’s an ambush over there!!”
“Too late. Attack!!”
With Luo Ji’s command, the ten large shield-wielding soldiers ambushing on both sides of the road immediately rushed out, seizing the opportunity before the enemy could react, and completely blocked the cavalry unit’s retreat!
In front were chevaux de frise, and behind was the large shield-wielding soldiers’ shield wall.
The distance between them was less than twenty meters, a distance too short for cavalry to even run, let alone charge.
This rapid change, coming from both front and back, was too quick.
Zhao Chuan’s face was filled with shock and anger as he realized he had fallen into an enemy ambush, and he was utterly vexed in his heart.
But as the one who set up this ambush, Luo Ji remained utterly calm from beginning to end.
Cavalry, relying on their mobility, what kind of trick was a surprise return attack?
Being prepared beforehand, what was there to panic about?
“For the sake of your subordinates’ lives, why not surrender obediently now?”
Luo Ji’s unhurried voice echoed in Bai Ze’s ears, causing his heart to clench, his face filled with unwillingness.
“Think carefully.”
“They are so loyal to you and even knew to come back and save you.”
“Do you have the heart to let them all die here because of your stubbornness?”
“Surrender or die, you may choose one.”
“You’d better not challenge my patience, because my patience has always been very limited…”
