xymnovel Chapter 488 Support, in Secret Motion!
Chapter 488 Support, in Secret Motion!
Li Xiuning nodded slightly, then turned around and gave orders to the group of cavalry behind her.
"Cavalry, follow me immediately! Horse archers, attack at once! Make sure to inflict long-range damage on the black-robed troops rushing towards Yuan Ba; do not let them get close to Yuan Ba!"
Her voice was clear and firm, like a sharp blade in the cold wind, piercing through the clamor of the battlefield.
Upon hearing this, a hint of approval flashed in Li Shimin's eyes.
He had always known that his sister's leadership abilities were not much inferior to his own, and at this moment, her judgment was undoubtedly in line with his.
Following Li Xiuning's command, a group of well-equipped cavalrymen responded swiftly, quickly following Li Xiuning as he rode forward. Without hesitation, they drew their bows and nocked arrows, aiming at the black-robed group that was fearlessly charging towards Li Yuanba.
The arrows gleamed coldly in the sunlight, like messengers of death, awaiting their next release.
At this moment, the situation on the battlefield became increasingly tense.
Li Yuanba's simple and honest smile contained endless killing intent. He swung his golden hammer, and each swing seemed to tear the heavens and earth apart, shattering the air into pieces.
Although the soldiers of the Hongwu Ming army fought bravely, they were as fragile as paper in the face of Li Yuanba's terrifying power and collapsed at the first touch.
The members of the "Ink Flame Moth Team" had already closed in on Li Yuanba. Their black robes fluttered in the flames of war, like the banners of death.
They might not survive this battle, but they still charged headlong into that terrifying enemy.
However, at this critical moment, the archers ordered by Li Xiuning were already ready.
They drew their bows taut, aimed at the black-robed group rushing towards Li Yuanba, and awaited the final order to fire.
"Release the arrows!"
Li Xiuning's voice was cold and clear, like a sharp blade in the cold wind.
At her command, the horse archers following closely behind her immediately released their grip, and countless arrows streaked across the sky like meteors, carrying the whistling sound of death, as they shot towards the black-robed group.
Arrows rained down, and members of the black-robed team were hit one after another, their bodies pierced by the arrows, their blood staining their battle robes.
However, the rain of arrows did not stop them. Instead, they charged towards Li Yuanba fearlessly, as if their lives had turned into burning flames, just to devour that terrifying enemy.
Just as the two sides were about to collide, the members of the Ink Flame Moth team suddenly lit the cloth strips on the kerosene can.
Instantly, streaks of dark gray flames shot into the air, completely engulfing their figures.
They transformed into clusters of burning black flames, rushing towards Li Yuanba.
The moment the two collided, flames and golden hammers intertwined, as if the heavens and earth changed color.
The air was thick with the stench of burning and blood, and the battlefield was littered with burning flames and splattered flesh and blood.
However, even under such a terrifying offensive, the members of the Ink Flame Moth team did not back down.
They used their own flesh and blood to build burning defensive lines, attempting to stop Li Yuanba's terrifying advance.
Their figures gradually blurred in the flames, turning into clusters of burning flames, forever remaining on the battlefield.
At this moment, seeing that the Ink Flame Moth Team had completely intertwined with Li Yuanba's figure, turning into a storm of flames and golden hammers, a resolute look flashed between Li Xiuning's brows.
She hesitated for a moment, a cold glint seeming to flash in her clear eyes, then without hesitation raised her arm, pointing to the chaotic center of the battlefield, and ordered, "Archers, listen to my command! Immediately unleash a rain of arrows upon Yuan Ba's location, and help him escape those moths to a flame as quickly as possible!"
Her voice, though clear and cold, contained an undeniable firmness, like a gust of cold wind in winter, piercing through the noise and chaos of the battlefield and reaching the heart of every cavalryman.
At Li Xiuning's command, the well-equipped horse archers responded swiftly, like a summoned gust of wind, quickly adjusting their formation and following closely behind Li Xiuning as they rode forward.
"Release the arrows!"
Li Xiuning's voice rang out again.
Arrows rained down like a dense sieve, like dark clouds pressing down from the sky, casting a shadow of death over the battlefield.
As members of the Li family who watched Li Yuanba grow up, they knew all too well his terrifying fighting instincts and his seemingly inexhaustible stamina and inner strength.
To Li Yuanba, these arrows were nothing more than a gentle breeze across a lake, causing ripples but posing no real threat.
As for the opposing team, the Ink Flame Moth team.
To be honest, this kind of kerosene might have had some effect on Li Yuanba if it had been processed in a different way, but it consumes his internal energy...
It might be somewhat useful for ordinary warriors with the Qi-based abilities, but it's not effective against Li Yuanba.
Laugh to death!
With Li Yuanba's seemingly inexhaustible stamina and inner energy, he was not afraid of being depleted at all!
Meanwhile, the Yellow Turban Army on the other side was also engaged with Li Yuanba, and the attention of the Great Xuan Army was drawn to Li Yuanba's side.
Under Xu Da's command, the Yellow Turban army's front line remained unchanged, but the number of troops in the central and rear lines gradually decreased, and the formation of the central and rear lines began to loosen, clearly indicating that they were planning to retreat.
I have to return it!
Despite having so many powerful generals from our side, including those from the Taiping Sect headquarters and the Qingyi Army from Baizhou, they were utterly crushed by Li Yuanba alone!
They were routed and their morale had already plummeted.
Moreover, the Yellow Turban Rebellion relied on sheer courage and bravery to fight.
Apart from the core Hongwu Ming army under Zhu Yuanzhang, the Yellow Turban rebels under his command were not fundamentally different from ordinary Yellow Turban rebels.
Without morale, you can't fight at all.
So how can we continue fighting?
We have no choice but to retreat first and figure out a solution later.
Xu Da sighed inwardly, knowing that this battle was hopeless and that the only option was to retreat first and then devise a plan for the future.
At the Great Xuan Formation, Li Shimin's eyes were sharp, and he had already noticed the unusual movements behind the Yellow Turban Army.
His expression changed slightly, and he quickly made a decision in his mind.
The Great Xuan army's long march was not the time for a full-scale war with the Yellow Turban army.
Thinking of this, Li Shimin smiled faintly and moved his lips, but he still did not tell his father Li Yuan about it.
"The art of war says, 'Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated.' Now that the Yellow Turban army wants to retreat, it is the perfect opportunity for our army to rest and regroup."
"It would be best to wait until our army has rested and recuperated before launching another campaign. Besides, Yuanba alone has already instilled fear in the enemy; this is a blessing for our Great Xuan."
Li Shimin looked at the Yellow Turban army gradually emptying out behind him, his expression unchanged.
During this period, the Da Xuan army marched north, and although they didn't fight any tough battles thanks to Li Yuanba's brute strength, they didn't get much rest either.
They broke through cities and headed straight for Zhu Yuanzhang's main Yellow Turban army.
They were already a weary army, and under these circumstances, they were forced to fight against the numerous Yellow Turban rebels.
Although losing doesn't guarantee a win, the losses will certainly be substantial.