xymnovel Chapter 617 Round 2, Iron Wall Dragon Scales!
Chapter 617 Round 2, Iron Wall Dragon Scales!
Under Zhang He's command, this heavily armored infantry legion resembled a black steel dragon, cutting through streets and alleys, heading straight for the venue of the martial arts tournament.
Under the moonlight, the cold light of the armor intertwined with the darkness of the night, creating a breathtaking scene.
Soon, they arrived at the front of the martial arts tournament venue, where there was an open space that had been carefully prepared for large-scale battles.
This open space is vast and boundless, enough to accommodate tens of thousands of people fighting at the same time without feeling crowded.
The ground was leveled like a mirror, and every inch of land was carefully compacted to ensure that even the most intense battle would not cause it to collapse.
All around, towering fences, like city walls, serve both to protect the safety of the audience and to limit the scope of the battle, preventing innocent bystanders from being caught in the crossfire.
At the edge of the open space, towering stands rise up in a staggered arrangement, ensuring that every spectator can clearly see every detail on the field.
The passageways between the stands are spacious, facilitating the evacuation of people and rapid evacuation in case of emergencies.
At the edge of this open space, there are also special weapon racks and horse stables for participants to store their equipment and rest.
As soon as the halberdier legion arrived at this open space, the entire legion, like a precise machine, began the orderly work of setting up camp.
First, they quickly erected a simple yet sturdy encampment around the edge of the open space, with the tents closely connected to form an impregnable defensive circle.
Zhang He, mounted on his tall horse, looked around and nodded in satisfaction.
Upon seeing the imposing halberd warrior legion stationed in the open space in front of the martial arts tournament, the entire Tianheng Prefecture seemed to be shrouded in an invisible aura of majesty.
The many civilians and merchants who saw this stopped and stared at the scene with curiosity and awe, discussing and speculating about the purpose of this imposing heavy infantry legion.
"This legion of halberdiers is truly awe-inspiring! Look at their armor, look at their massive halberds—they're like celestial warriors who emerged from the depths of iron and blood!"
A merchant-looking man sighed, his eyes gleaming with awe for this heavily armored infantry legion.
"Yes, I've heard they are the Duke of Zhenguo's elite troops, invincible and unmatched!"
Another member of the public echoed, his tone filled with admiration for Su Ye, who was now the Duke of Zhenguo.
"But why are they stationed here? Is it for security during the martial arts tournament?"
A woman dressed in finery asked in bewilderment, her brows furrowed, seemingly surprised by all this.
The crowd discussed amongst themselves, but no one could give a definite answer. They could only watch from afar, feeling the shock and pressure brought by the halberd warrior legion.
Meanwhile, some sharp-minded martial artists, such as Jia Fu and Ma Yuan, had already vaguely guessed the content of the second round.
The two exchanged a glance, their eyes flashing with a hint of helplessness.
"It seems that Lord Zhenguo is going to give us a 'surprise'!"
Jia Fu shook his head with a wry smile. His gaze passed through the crowd and landed on the open space where the Halberdier Legion was stationed. He pondered the challenges ahead.
"Yes, the appearance of this army is probably the key to the second round of the competition."
"I don't know how Lord Zhenguo will arrange things, but one thing is certain: we'll most likely be facing this heavily armored legion head-on!"
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Ma Yuan echoed with a wry smile, his hands clenched into fists, clearly suppressing his excitement and nervousness.
As a general, he was naturally excited to fight against such an elite army.
As for whether he would be eliminated, he wasn't too worried about that.
He believed that with his own strength, although he was not top-tier in the world today, he was at least in the upper-middle tier.
If even he gets eliminated, then most people will probably just be running for nothing this time.
A few days later, the first round of selection gradually came to an end.
Jia Fu, who had already advanced, along with Ma Yuan, Ma Shanwei, Fan Lihua, Zhuge Kunlong, Xue Kui, Bai Wenbao, and others, gradually arrived inside the Liuli Building to await the second round of the competition.
The Glazed Tile Building, a magnificent structure built specifically for the martial arts tournament, has a roof covered with transparent glazed tiles. Sunlight shines through, casting dappled shadows and adding a touch of mystery and solemnity to the tense atmosphere.
Jia Fu and Ma Yuan walked side by side into the Liuli Pavilion, their steps steady as they passed through the long corridor paved with bluestone.
At the heart of the glazed building is a spacious circular plaza surrounded by towering stands. Each level is filled with spectators from Tianheng Prefecture and even further afield, their eyes brimming with anticipation and curiosity, their chatter adding a touch of life to the tranquil building.
At this moment, Shen Wansan, who was in charge of hosting this martial arts tournament, appeared on the high platform in a magnificent robe, exuding an extraordinary air.
Shen Wansan's gaze swept over everyone present, finally landing on the neatly arranged legion of halberdiers in the open space in front of him, a meaningful smile appearing on his lips.
"Welcome, esteemed heroes, to the second round of the martial arts tournament!"
"In this competition, we will adopt an unprecedented approach. Your opponents will no longer be each other, but..."
With the enhancement of his somewhat rudimentary internal energy, Shen Wansan's voice pierced through the entire glazed building, allowing everyone present to hear it clearly.
As Shen Wansan finished speaking, everyone's eyes turned to the heavily armored infantry legion—the Halberdier Legion.
They had already formed a formation called the "Iron Wall Dragon Scale Formation." The entire formation resembled a giant dragon winding across the open ground, and the cold light of their armor shimmered in the sunlight, creating chilling glints.
"The Iron Wall Dragon Scale Formation is a secret formation of the Cangzhou Army's Halberdier Legion. It combines the solid defense of heavily armored infantry with terrifying suppressive power, making it a veritable meat grinder on the battlefield!"
Shen Wansan explained in detail, "This formation consists of a thousand men per formation. The soldiers in the formation wield giant halberds and are closely linked, forming an indestructible barrier. At the same time, they can also deliver fatal blows to the enemy through precise coordination and movement."
"When the formation is in operation, each soldier is like a dragon scale, both independent and connected, together forming the massive body of this iron-walled dragon."
Shen Wansan's words revealed a sense of helplessness; he hadn't expected his lord to be so cunning.
Whose feudal lord is so arrogant?
They directly brought out the heavily armored halberdiers for a test run.
"The rules for this second round of the competition are: you will be divided into groups of one hundred to face the Iron Wall Dragon Scale Formation of the Halberd Warrior Legion."
"Your goal is to break through the formation within the allotted time and reach the other side. The first ten to successfully break through will qualify for the next round!"