If it were a seasoned and experienced veteran, they wouldn’t waste their breath on shouting; instead, they would issue a decisive command for the entire army to form a defensive formation, annihilate any living beings daring to charge, instilling fear into these irrational fleeing soldiers, while simultaneously guarding against the enemy’s opportunistic attack.
However, Zhao Feifan, despite his title as the Duke of Xin Feng, had not earned his nobility on the battlefield through real combat but due to being a young talent of the Zhao family. The Empress Dowager had coincidentally needed to place her own people within the Imperial Guards, which led to his ennoblement.
As a result, his understanding of military affairs was limited to descriptions from books, and he had no clear understanding of the brutality of the battlefield.
Hence, he hesitated for a moment.
And it was this small moment of hesitation that cost the cautious Empress Dowager her last resort, kept in reserve in case of emergency.
“Cangming!”
The Cangming Divine King suddenly shouted.
The next second, as his voice fell, a terrifying roar sounded from the side, followed by a large, jet-black steed with crimson eyes bursting out from behind the women’s wall. It swiftly arrived by his side, lowering its tall body obediently.
Without a hint of hesitation, the Cangming Divine King immediately mounted the horse, taking the long spear handed to him by a nearby personal guard.
“Listen to my orders!”
Once mounted, he suddenly shouted, simultaneously urging the horse forward.
The intelligent steed, Jueying, immediately neighed and raised its front hooves high, forcefully stomping on the thick city wall.
Bang!
Under this hoof, the thick city wall shattered directly. Following the rebounding force, Jueying sprang up, then transformed into a streak of black light, crashing down heavily in front of the pursuing Xuanwu Guards. The tremendous force even left a large pit on the ground.
“Follow this King, exterminate the traitors!!”
The simple and straightforward command, accompanied by the sound of boundless murderous intent, resonated in the ears of everyone in an instant.
The warriors of the Warrior Battalion all shivered involuntarily.
As the command rang out, Jiang Chengdao took the lead, riding Jueying at a rapid speed towards the nearby Warrior Battalion. A long spear in his hand emitted a chilling light.
Even though he hadn’t reached them yet, a cold light had already penetrated the hearts of the Warrior Battalion soldiers.
Clack… Clack…
The crisp sound of horse hooves quickly drew the attention of the Xuanwu Guards nearby.
Seeing the Cangming Divine King charging toward the enemy at the forefront, the Xuanwu Guards’ already high morale surged even further.
“Kill!”
“Kill!”
“Kill!”
They clenched their blades and urged their horses forward, shouting in unison as they followed behind the Cangming Divine King, launching a fierce and fearless assault against the Warrior Battalion, which outnumbered them tenfold.
Surprisingly, their speed was even faster than when they were pursuing the fleeing Imperial Guards.
At the same time, within the Xuanji Gate, the Xuanwu Guards who were originally resting also mounted their horses and rushed out, brandishing their long spears to launch a second wave of heavily armored attacks.
Seeing this scene, especially witnessing the blurred figure of the Xuanwu General at the forefront becoming increasingly indistinct under the influence of a special power, Zhao Feifan hurriedly ordered loudly, “Form a formation! Form a formation!”
“Sword and shield soldiers, advance! Annihilate all those charging!”
“Archers, prepare your Breaking Element Arrows, draw your bows, quick!”
“…”
A series of orders were issued.
However, despite the imposing stature of the Warrior Battalion soldiers, their expressions were filled with anxiety and concern.