xymnovel Chapter 265 Dragon and Serpent Heavenly Might Formation
Chapter 265 Dragon and Serpent Heavenly Might Formation
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Even when Li Jing and the others first saw the "Dragon and Snake Heavenly Might Formation" set up by the Qizhou army, they were all shocked.
In their eyes, the cavalry at the head of the dragon could charge at them like lightning at any moment.
Meanwhile, the infantry and archers on the snake's body stood ready, prepared to launch an attack at any moment.
The entire formation is well-organized in both offense and defense, and its unpredictable changes give it an elusive quality.
Therefore, in the eyes of Li Jing and others, the Qizhou army's "Dragon and Snake Heavenly Might Formation" seemed like an insurmountable mountain, and its weaknesses could not be seen for the time being.
But their experience tells them that no matter how ingenious a formation is, there are always weaknesses to be found.
Li Jing, Xue Rengui, Qin Qiong, and others stood at the front of the formation, their expressions solemn as they stared at the "Dragon and Snake Heavenly Might Formation" opposite them.
"This 'Dragon and Serpent Heavenly Might Formation' is indeed extraordinary."
"I observed that the cavalry on the dragon's head have extremely strong impact, while the infantry and archers on the snake's body coordinate very well. It will probably be difficult to break through them directly."
Li Jing spoke first, his brows furrowed, clearly deep in thought as he considered a solution.
"Indeed, we must find the key to this formation."
"In my humble opinion, the snake's tail may be its weak point, because it is relatively weak and is the support point of the entire formation."
Xue Rengui nodded, glanced at the formation opposite him, and added.
"We might try to distract them by having some of our forces feign an attack on the head of the snake while our main force attacks its waist."
"That might be the key connecting the dragon's head and the snake's tail. Once the snake's waist is severed, the entire formation might fall into chaos."
After listening for a while, Qin Qiong joined the discussion and offered another perspective.
"The two generals are right."
"We might as well combine these two strategies: first, use a small force to hold back the head of the snake, then concentrate our superior forces to attack the waist of the snake, while keeping an eye on the movements of the tail of the snake. Once there is an opportunity, we will deliver a fatal blow."
Upon hearing this, a glint of light flashed in Li Jing's eyes.
After several in-depth discussions, the group finally managed to reach a preliminary consensus.
"The key to this battle lies in coordination and timing."
"All departments should maintain close coordination, and once a weakness is found, they should strike without hesitation."
Li Jing reiterated this point and made the final decision.
With the discussions concluded, the generals returned to their respective armies.
Prepare to launch the first probing attack.
As the war drums sounded in Cangzhou.
The Qizhou army's "Dragon and Snake Heavenly Might Formation" on the opposite side also began to launch a fierce attack.
The cavalrymen at the dragon's head charged toward the enemy's position like cannonballs.
Their horses' hooves thundered, as if they were about to trample the entire battlefield under their feet.
The infantry and archers on the snake-like body followed closely behind, providing support and cover for the cavalry.
Under the attack of the "Dragon and Snake Heavenly Might Formation", Li Jing and others' first probing attack began to fall into a passive position.
They tried to find a weakness in the formation to launch a counterattack.
But they discovered that the formation seemed to be an impeccable whole.
No matter how they attacked, they could not break through its defenses.
The Qizhou cavalry at the head of the "Dragon and Snake Heavenly Might Formation" were as sharp as blades, quickly meeting the Cangzhou cavalry charging at the forefront, and the two sides engaged in a fierce battle.
Meanwhile, the infantry and archers on the snake's body worked closely together to form an impregnable defensive line, repeatedly thwarting Li Jing and his men's attacks.
Despite the Cangzhou army's best efforts, they were no match for the "Dragon and Snake Heavenly Might Formation".
Their attack, however, was like throwing a stone into the sea, having no effect whatsoever.
As time went on, the offensive of the Cangzhou allied forces gradually weakened.
Meanwhile, the Qizhou army seized the opportunity to launch a counterattack, forcing the Cangzhou army to retreat from its first wave of attacks.
The first probing attack ended in failure, and Li Jing and his men were forced to retreat to their own lines.
As night fell, the military camps of Qizhou and Cangzhou faced each other across the distance, their large tents brightly lit.
Li Jing, Xue Rengui, Qin Qiong, and others sat around the map, their faces solemn.
After a day of probing, the weaknesses of the Qizhou army's "Dragon and Snake Heavenly Might Formation" were nowhere to be found.
Their offense and defense were well-organized and impeccable, preventing them from making any progress.
At this moment, Li Jing, the commander-in-chief of the Cangzhou army, frowned, knowing that the difficulty of this battle was probably much greater than expected.
"After today's test, I'm sure you've all seen that the Qizhou Army's 'Dragon and Serpent Heavenly Might Formation' is no ordinary formation."
"This formation is both offensive and defensive, and highly adaptable, making it extremely difficult to find a breakthrough."
He glanced around at the assembled generals and slowly began to speak.
"The commander is absolutely right. Today, I led my troops in several charges, but each time we were stopped by the silver-feathered flying cavalry with the dragon heads."
"Their reaction speed and impact were truly astonishing."
Xue Rengui, dressed in a white robe, stroked his sparse beard and replied.
"Indeed, the infantry and archer positions on the snake's body are also as solid as a rock."
"Our army attempted to break through several times, but was met with a dense rain of arrows and fierce resistance from the infantry."
"We need to plan carefully before we can break this formation."
Qin Qiong, who had been silent until now, added.
"This formation is indeed tricky, but I believe that every formation has its weaknesses."
"Tomorrow, we will revisit the Qizhou army camp to see if we can find any new clues."
Li Jing nodded, pondered for a moment, and then spoke.
Upon hearing this, the generals all nodded in agreement.
Next, they began to discuss the day's battle situation in detail, analyzing every detail of the "Dragon and Serpent Heavenly Might Formation" in an attempt to find a way to break it.
Night had fallen, but the lights in the large tent remained bright.
Li Jing and the others sat around the map, some deep in thought, some discussing, and some taking notes.
The figure swayed across the map, as if engaging in a silent battle with the mysterious "Dragon and Serpent Heavenly Might Formation".
After a night of discussion, Li Jing and his men decided to adopt a strategy of dividing their forces and launching a combined attack.
They planned to take advantage of the Cangzhou army's numerical superiority and launch simultaneous attacks from multiple directions in order to find a breakthrough in the Qizhou army's formation.
The following morning, as the war drums sounded, the Cangzhou allied forces once again challenged the Qizhou army's "Dragon and Snake Heavenly Might Formation." Li
Jing was stationed in the central army, while Xue Rengui and Qin Qiong each led an elite force to launch attacks from the left and right flanks respectively.
On the battlefield, dust flew everywhere and the sounds of battle shook the heavens.
The Qizhou army's "Dragon and Snake Heavenly Might Formation" once again demonstrated its powerful strength.
The elite cavalry maneuvered flexibly at the head of the snake, while the infantry and archers defended the body of the snake, causing the Cangzhou army's attacks to be repeatedly thwarted.
The battle lasted a full day, with both sides suffering heavy losses.
However, thanks to the advantages of the "Dragon and Snake Heavenly Might Formation", the Qizhou army maintained a steady defensive posture.
Having witnessed the power of this formation firsthand on the battlefield, Li Jing and the others understood even more clearly that breaking it would not be an easy task.
Night fell, and the battle temporarily ceased.
Li Jing and the others gathered again in the main tent, their faces filled with exhaustion and helplessness.