xymnovel Chapter 285 Blocking the Way
Chapter 285 Blocking the Way
"Your Highness is too kind. Yunyi was merely doing his duty."
"The key to this battle is to achieve a swift victory and not give the Sparrow King's army any chance to regroup."
Li He lowered his eyes, not responding to Shangguan Lie's words, but simply cupped his hands slightly.
"Alright."
"Pass down the order: the entire army must advance at full speed and reach the designated position before nightfall. The attack will commence at dawn tomorrow!"
Shangguan Lie looked somewhat regretful when he didn't see Li He break his composure.
But he didn't mind; he was used to it.
With Shangguan Lie's order, the allied forces accelerated forward like arrows released from a bow.
The warriors, clad in all sorts of armor, were in high spirits.
What is to come will be a tough battle, but it will also be a great opportunity for them to make their mark.
As night fell, the allied forces set up camp at their designated location.
Shangguan Lie and Li He discussed tactics and strategies for tomorrow in the tent.
"Yun Yi, what are your specific plans for tomorrow's battle?"
Shangguan Lie looked at the map and said in a deep voice.
"My lord, please look, this terrain is treacherous, making it an excellent place for an ambush."
"If the battle at Longmen Pass progresses smoothly."
"Given the massive invasion by our alliance of feudal lords, Long Junzuo will surely have to temporarily retreat."
"Before dawn tomorrow, my lord may send a large army to ambush here."
"We will launch a surprise attack when the Sparrow King's army passes by, catching them completely off guard."
Li He pointed to a location on the map and said.
"Haha, great!"
"We are newcomers here, so we will present this Great Yong Dragon Sparrow with a gift tomorrow!"
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Lie burst into laughter and looked at the map with great pride.
After discussing some details, the two went to rest.
Under the cover of night, the allied forces' camp was brightly lit.
The soldiers were exhausted but in high spirits, looking forward to victory in tomorrow's battle.
The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, Shangguan Lie personally led the main force of the allied forces of the vassal kings to set off.
Like a tiger descending a mountain, it rushed straight towards the central region of Wenzhou.
At the same time, he dispatched his top general, Lü Guyun, to ambush at the designated location, waiting for the return of the Sparrow King's army from the direction of Longmen Pass.
Meanwhile, at this time, the battlefield of Longmen Pass...
Long Junzuo gazed into the distance and saw a cloud of dust rising behind the Sparrow King's army, where the flags of the allied vassal kings' army were fluttering in the wind.
Although this sudden change did not bring a devastating blow to the Sparrow King's army, its profound significance caused concern.
Their appearance indicated one thing – the alliance of vassal kings had also attacked their Sparrow King Army!
At this moment, Long Junzuo felt a sinking feeling in his heart, as if he had been struck by a heavy hammer.
He knew full well that it was impossible to turn the tide in this battle, and the severity of the situation was beyond imagination.
He took a deep breath, trying to calm his excited emotions.
The current situation is like a complex game of chess; one wrong move could lead to total defeat.
The emergence of the vassal alliance has also fully exposed the current predicament of the Sparrow King—surrounded by enemies on all sides and isolated with no help.
As one of the three great vassal kings of Dayong, the Sparrow King is now in a predicament where he is surrounded by enemies.
His large army in Wenzhou is now of paramount importance.
Their existence may be the last hope for the Mahjong King to turn the tide, and also the last line of defense for the rear of the Mahjong Kingdom.
Moreover, with the arrival of the elite troops of the allied forces of the vassal kings, it has become a pipe dream to capture Longmen Pass in a short period of time.
He had to face reality and re-examine his strategies and tactics.
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Knowing that the task was futile, Long Junzuo, as the renowned Dragon Sparrow of the Dayong Dynasty, naturally would not allow his soldiers to make a pointless sacrifice at Longmen Pass.
He had already made up his mind and decided to temporarily avoid confrontation and look for an opportunity to retaliate.
"Pass down the order."
Long Junzuo's voice was calm and powerful, "Leave a squad of elite soldiers to cover my retreat and block the counterattack from Longmen Pass."
His orders were as firm as mountains, leaving no room for doubt.
Then, he turned to face the army, raised his long sword high, and shouted, "All soldiers, listen to my command! Retreat! Return to Wenzhou Prefecture!"
His voice echoed across the wilderness, inspiring every soldier like a war drum.
The army began to retreat in an orderly manner, with Long Junzuo leading an elite force that lagged behind, his figure appearing exceptionally valiant in the setting sun.
Unfortunately, neither Pei Xingjian at Longmen Pass nor the elite troops of the allied forces who launched this surprise attack were among them.
Neither of them ordered a pursuit of Long Junzuo's well-organized retreating Sparrow King Army.
As night fell, the starlight twinkled, illuminating the retreating army.
Long Junzuo glanced back at the chaotic battlefield, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes.
Although he was only accompanied by a small elite force at the end, the entire retreating army of the Sparrow King consisted of cavalry.
They were all concentrated in the rear, in case the Jiuxiao Army or that allied force from the direction of Longmen Pass dared to come and pursue them.
Long Junzuo was confident, relying on the cavalry assembled by the entire Sparrow King's army.
Knock them down!
Perhaps we'll even have a chance to seize Longmen Pass directly.
Meanwhile, Long Junzuo led the elite troops left behind to cover the retreat as they traversed the dense mountain forests.
The leaves rustled in the forest, as if telling untold secrets.
"Haha, Long Junzuo, I've been waiting for you for a long time!"
Suddenly, a loud shout pierced the sky and shook the entire mountain forest.
The sound exploded in Long Junzuo's ears like thunder. He looked up and saw a general standing majestically with his spear across his body in the mountains.
It was none other than Lü Guyun, who was now Shangguan Lie's top general.
Behind him followed an elite cavalry unit, each soldier clad in gleaming armor and armed with flashing weapons, clearly well-prepared for the occasion.
Lu Guyun was dressed in a set of majestic and elegant armor, with cloud patterns and dragon designs engraved on it. He held a long spear and stared at Long Junzuo with piercing eyes.
His appearance was like a tiger suddenly emerging from the mountains and forests, inspiring fear in everyone.
However, Long Junzuo showed no fear.
The two armies faced off in the mountains and forests, creating an extremely tense atmosphere.
Lu Guyun brandished his spear, pointing it at Long Junzuo, and shouted, "Long Junzuo, today is your death day!"
The sound echoed through the mountains and forests, deeply moving the listener.
"A nobody like him! He's far too confident."
"If you want to take my life, you'll have to see if you have the ability!"
However, Long Junzuo sneered and said disdainfully.
Although he had a vague feeling that the strength of this unknown person opposite him was no less than his own.
But we can't let our momentum falter!
Upon seeing this, the soldiers of both armies shouted encouragement.
Iron hooves thundered through the mountains and forests, raising dust as a fierce battle was about to unfold.
This sudden encounter turned the once peaceful mountain forest into a noisy place.
The two stood facing each other, their gazes meeting in the air, as if sparks could fly between them.
The surrounding air seemed to freeze, with only the sounds of their breathing and heartbeats echoing in the air.