xymnovel Chapter 747 Crescent Moon! Crescent Moon Formation!
Chapter 747 Crescent Moon! Crescent Moon Formation!
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When the Night Fury's iron cavalry swept in like a storm, this was the scene they saw: an arc-shaped defensive line composed of chariots and soldiers stood silently before them, as if it were an insurmountable chasm.
Zhao Kuangyin and Zhao Guangyi exchanged a glance, a hint of surprise flashing in their eyes.
They had never seen such a peculiar formation before. It was neither a traditional square formation nor a simple cavalry charge, but a clever integration of infantry, chariots, and cavalry, forming an unprecedented battle formation.
But his fighting spirit was quickly overshadowed. Zhao Kuangyin waited in the rear, ready to provide support at any time, while Zhao Guangyi, without hesitation, led Shi Shouxin and a cavalry unit to charge towards the enemy.
We'll find out what it's all about once we take it out for a spin!
"Ding! Liu Yu's skill Queyue has been activated!"
Crescent Moon Formation: The Crescent Moon Formation is so powerful that it can sweep across thousands of miles. It uses infantry to defeat cavalry, which is astonishing. Emperor Wu of Song, Liu Yu, used this formation to defeat the elite cavalry of Northern Wei, making him famous in one battle and shaking the world. This skill is unique to Liu Yu.
Effect 1: Crescent Moon Light. When leading troops into battle, increases own leadership value by 2 points. If on a flat riverbank or similar advantageous terrain, increases own leadership value by an additional 1 point. When leading cavalry or facing cavalry, increases own leadership value by another 1 point. When using the terrain to deploy the "Crescent Moon Formation", increases the entire army's martial power by 1 point and own leadership value by 1 point, and morale is high and not easily shaken.
Effect 2: Fighting with one's back to the river. After setting up the "Crescent Moon Formation", all soldiers enter the state of fighting with their backs to the river, increasing their own and all soldiers' attack power by 1 point, and their fighting will is firm and fearless of death. In this state, if the number of enemy troops is more than twice that of our army, the attack power of all soldiers will be increased by an additional 1 point and the commander's value will be increased by 1 point.
Effect 3: Rain of crossbow bolts. When deploying troops, if they carry long-range weapons such as crossbows, the entire army's ranged attack ability will be enhanced. Each ranged attack will cause an additional 1 point of attack power suppression effect on the opponent, lasting for 3 rounds.
Effect 4: Moon Wheel Cavalry Breaker. When the "Crescent Moon Formation" is used against cavalry, if the number of enemy cavalry is more than twice that of our infantry, it will additionally reduce the enemy's entire army's attack power by 1 point and the enemy's commander's leadership value by 2 points.
Effect 5: A stunning battle. When the "Crescent Moon Formation" successfully resists multiple enemy charges and the morale of the entire army is high, and Liu Yu commands the entire army to launch a decisive counterattack, Liu Yu's own martial prowess will instantly increase by 3 points, his command value will increase by an additional 1 point, and during the counterattack, all soldiers will be immune to all negative effects!
Liu Yu's current base leadership value is 100. When his skill "Crescent Moon" is activated, he can deploy the "Crescent Moon Formation" in favorable terrain and gain +2 +1 +1 +1 leadership value when facing cavalry.
Liu Yu's current leadership stat has risen to 105!
However, when they actually came into contact with the Crescent Moon Formation, they discovered how terrifying this formation was.
The chariot was incredibly sturdy, as if it were forged from the hardest black iron, and even the bravest warhorses could not budge it in the slightest.
Zhao Guangyi thrust out his spear fiercely, but it only left a shallow scratch on the shield of the chariot. The force of the rebound made his hands ache.
Furthermore, within the Crescent Moon Formation, the long staffs, crossbows, heavy hammers, and spears wielded by Liu Yu's soldiers were like the scythe of death, constantly reaping the lives of the Night Fiend Army.
What shocked them even more was that those seemingly fragile infantrymen, under the cover of their shields, launched counterattacks time and time again, putting the Night Sha cavalry under unprecedented pressure.
At this moment, the Night Fury's iron cavalry seemed to have crashed into an indestructible wall, and their originally fierce momentum was abruptly halted.
Meanwhile, Liu Yu, at the center of the Crescent Moon Formation, seized the opportunity to give the order, and the crossbowmen in the formation began to fire in unison. The dense rain of arrows, like dark clouds pressing down, poured down on the Night Fiend Army.
Although the Night Fury's cavalry had a relatively high armor coverage rate, they inevitably suffered casualties under such a dense rain of arrows, falling from their horses and being hacked to death by the soldiers in the formation.
"What...what kind of weird formation is this?!"
At this moment, Zhao Guangyi, who had crashed into the Crescent Moon Formation with the force of the cavalry charge, cried out in disbelief.
He looked around and saw that his cavalrymen were divided and surrounded by arc-shaped defensive lines composed of chariots and soldiers, and their originally orderly formation had become fragmented.
Shi Shouxin, who was closely following Zhao Guangyi, also had a solemn expression. He swung his spear at an infantryman who was trying to approach, but found himself locked on by a crossbowman who suddenly appeared next to him. An arrow whistled past his shoulder armor, startling him so much that he broke out in a cold sweat.
"Guangyi, this formation is extraordinary; we must be careful!"
He called out loudly, his voice tinged with anxiety.
Zhao Guangyi nodded, a ruthless glint flashing in his eyes.
"Hmph, it's just a mere formation. Watch how I break it!"
Before he finished speaking, he rallied his spirits again and directed the remaining cavalry to try to find a weakness in the formation.
But the Moon Formation seemed to be a bottomless pit; no matter how they attacked, they could not find an exit.
The chariots' defensive line was as solid as a rock, the infantry's counterattacks were as sharp as knives, and the cavalry hidden on both sides of the formation were like ghosts, attacking from the flanks from time to time, making the Night Fury army unable to defend against them.
"This Liu Yu actually possesses such methods!"
Zhao Guangyi gritted his teeth, feeling both shocked and furious.
He looked at Shi Shouxin beside him and saw that the other man's face was also full of helplessness and frustration.
"Shouxin, we...we won't be trapped here, will we?"
There was a hint of unease in his voice.
"Impossible! Apart from Wei Qing, our Nightshade Army has never suffered such a crushing defeat against infantry!"
Shi Shouxin shook his head, his gaze resolute.
However, before they could finish speaking, an even denser rain of arrows fell from the sky, shattering their hopes completely.
Zhao Guangyi and Shi Shouxin could barely protect their vital organs, watching helplessly as the cavalrymen around them fell one by one, their hearts filled with resentment.
When the Night Fiend Army's offensive began to falter, Liu Yu, who was in the ranks, decisively issued an order.
The cavalry units hidden on both sides of the formation, like two sharp daggers, suddenly pierced the flanks of the Nightshade army.
Their arrival completely disrupted the Night Fury army's formation, turning their previously orderly attack into utter chaos.
Meanwhile, Zhao Kuangyin, who had been waiting in the rear to provide support, frowned upon seeing this. He knew that if they continued to charge, the Night Sha Army's cavalry advantage would be completely lost in the face of this strange formation that had never appeared before.
Therefore, Zhao Kuangyin instantly displayed the decisiveness expected of Emperor Taizu of Song. Seeing that the situation was not good, he immediately ordered Wang Shenqi, who was beside him, to lead a part of the cavalry to the two sides of the formation in an attempt to find a weakness in the formation.
This forced Liu Yu to divert his attention, prompting his cavalry on the two flanks, who had been aggressively cutting down Zhao Guangyi's cavalry, to launch a rapid attack and engage the Nightshade cavalry on both sides.