Chapter 127: Barbarian Assault on the City
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Upon hearing this sound, both Zhongchi and Nie Xu's faces changed drastically.
The barbarians have arrived!
Both of them reacted immediately.
Before they could speak, the guards on the wall had already sent out a signal.
Rockets surged into the sky, then exploded in mid-air, their brilliant colors like a celebration unfolding.
As the rocket blooms.
All the Black Tiger Army in Jincheng were looking up at the sky, just as Yu Guang fell.
"Enemy attack!"
"Barbarians are attacking, everyone prepare!"
"Prepare the car ballista, hold the city gate!"
One by one, the orders were issued in an orderly manner, and all the Black Tiger Army members sprang into action.
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First, the Black Tiger Army soldiers holding shields stepped forward. The Black Tiger Army archers, carrying longbows on their backs, took two steps back to make way. After that, they drew their bows from behind, ready for further orders at any time.
In the tent.
At the moment the signal was sent, Chu Ding walked out.
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The others inside the tent followed closely behind him as he walked out.
“The tigers roar and the leopards bellow, the barbarians have arrived. Judging by the sound, it’s coming from the south gate. But a barbarian army would never attack only the south gate. You must hurry to the other three city gates and prepare your defenses.”
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"One should not seek merit, but aim for no fault. By all means, we must prevent the barbarians from breaching the city."
"The last general obeys!"
All the generals received their orders and marched directly to the other three city gates.
Outside the city.
The barbarian army was already within twenty miles of the Jin city, and the city walls were just in sight.
"My lord Maibara, shall we launch a direct attack, or set up camp first"
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A barbarian chieftain, riding a tiger, approached Meilba and bowed his head.
Meyer's eyes were fixed ahead, a glint of malice in them.
>“A Qin proverb states that 'one blow with great effort is like a tiger', and another says 'repeated efforts decline, and the third exhausts'. Jin City only has 12,000 defenders. How can they be qualified to stop my clan's army”
If even a small city like Jin can cause my army to halt its advance, what hope do we have of conquering the vast lands of Qin
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“So—”
“Pass my order, the army is to make no pause and launch a full-scale assault on the city immediately. I want to establish our dominance at the earliest opportunity. Even if we cannot conquer Jin City, we must crush their morale!”
Upon hearing this.
The barbarian general received his orders.
"This subordinate will obey!"
As the general departed, Myrbara drew a horn of unknown beast from her waist and blew it with a sudden, forceful blast.
Oh no!
A deep, resonant voice, covering dozens of miles, completely drowned out all other sounds.
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In an instant.
Upon hearing the sound of the horn, all barbarians felt their blood boiling within them, and even the tigers and leopards in their loins were greatly stimulated.
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The furious roars of the beasts converged, shaking heaven and earth.
Then.
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...Just then, the horde quickened its pace and charged towards Jincheng.
As they neared the city of Jin, the barbarians riding on tiger and leopard backs remained unfazed by the jolts. They directly drew their bows and arrows and shot at the city walls.
"Raise your shields!"
Wen Ce roared.
All the Black Tiger soldiers instantaneously raised their shields, standing like an ironclad wall.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
The arrow came flying through the air and landed on the iron shield, only spattering a few sparks before falling helplessly to the ground.
After several volleys of arrows, the barbarian horde had completely arrived within ten paces of Jin City.
Upon seeing this.
Part of the Black Tiger army still held up their shields, but some Black Tiger soldiers had already moved to stand behind the shields, directly launching arrows from their hands.
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Only to see a dense rain of arrows shoot up into the sky, and then at an incredibly fast rate, fall back down towards the ground.
The arrow's point is sharp.
Moreover, the arrow shaft is crafted with considerable weight. Coupled with its downward trajectory, its power falls little short of a direct shot.
In an instant.
Many barbarians were shot by arrows, screamed and fell to the ground, then trampled into meat pies by the iron cavalry behind them.
Arrows clashed, and occasionally an arrow would fly past a shield, striking a Black Tiger soldier.
Whoosh—
The saber at his waist unsheathed, Wen Ce moved like lightning, deflecting several arrows flying towards him in the blink of an eye.
Gazing down at the barbarian army steadily approaching, his face was cold with grim determination.
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"Loose an arrow!"
With a single order.
Another barrage of arrows flew.
The Black Tiger Army held the advantage of occupying the city walls, and as the elite force of Qin, they were not comparable to ordinary soldiers. However, the barbarians were also formidable, and their numbers gave them a significant edge.
After several rounds of arrow fire, neither side gained any advantage.
Thus.
The vanguard of tiger and leopard cavalry had already scattered, and many heavily armored barbarians carried ladders forward, directly placing them on the city wall.
One by one, barbarians climbed up the ladder.
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Sheathe your shield and put away your longbow.
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The Black Tiger Army held their long spears tightly, constantly thrusting them forward, piercing the barbarians who tried to climb the city wall again and again.
Meanwhile.
Some people picked up large stones and smashed them down, directly smashing the heads of the barbarians below.
Some people also tried to push the ladder with all their might, wanting to knock it over. However, there were many barbarians holding onto the ladder below, making it impossible to move it at all.
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But.
There are also those who have successfully knocked down the ladder.
The fallen ladder also injured a number of barbarians.
Some unlucky barbarians were even killed outright when the ladder crashed down on them.
The battle unfolded quickly.
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Almost at first glance, both sides erupted into a fierce battle.
The barbarian assault was fierce.
The Black Tiger Army is also not weak at all.
In the short term, neither side had any obvious advantages.
Swish --
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A barbarian who had managed to climb the city wall didn't even have time to catch his breath before a glint of cold light caught his eye. In the next instant, he felt a chill in his throat and blood gushing out as his body went limp and collapsed.
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Upon looking again, the person wielding the weapon was none other than Nie Xu, clad in armor.
Now, Nie Xu.
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He didn't look like a scholar at all. Though his armor wasn't stained with blood, the sword in his hand kept dripping.
"The third one!"
"I'm actually useful!"
The magistrate of Jincheng shook his head and smiled wryly.
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He was no ordinary scholar. When he traveled the world, he had learned some martial arts and possessed a certain means of self-defense.
He just doesn't have a natural talent for martial arts, and hasn't made much progress in martial arts.
Even so.
Nie Xu is still a martial artist of the Forging Body realm.
> Particularly in swordsmanship, there is a unique understanding of its own.
Even the common barbarians are not his match.
Suddenly.
An arrow pierces the air.
Nie Xu's heart skipped a beat. Just as he raised his hand to block the arrow, a powerful force knocked his sword aside. The arrow continued its momentum and struck him.
Bang!!
The arrow struck the armor, sending sparks flying.
Nie Xu was shaken back two steps by this powerful force, his breathing becoming labored.
For a long time.
He had only just recovered, and he lowered his head to look at the slightly dented armor on his chest. He felt immense relief in his heart.
Luckily!
Before the war started, I borrowed a set of armor from the Black Tiger Army.
Otherwise, that arrow just now would have killed me.
This is a test.
The Black Tiger Army's armor differed from that of other armies. The iron armor protected most vital parts of the body, making it significantly heavier than standard armor.
That is to say, the Black Tiger Army's elite soldiers, each with exceptional physical prowess, were capable of wearing such heavy armor.
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Otherwise.
For an ordinary soldier, just being able to move freely in armor would be considered a blessing, let alone fighting a war.
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"Is Nie-daren alright"
Words of concern reached my ears.
Nie Xu turned his head and saw Zhong Chi beheading a barbarian.
"It's fine, he won't die."
"If you're not going to die, that would be best. The city walls are dangerous. Lord Nie is still a scholar after all. I think it would be best if you went ahead first."
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"A mere barbarian dares to order me to retreat!"
Nie Xu sneered, suddenly taking a stride forward. His long sword slashed out like an arc, instantly beheading a barbarian who had just poked his head out. Blood splattered everywhere, landing on several pieces of armor.
"Good swordsmanship!"
This scene was seen directly by Zhongchi.
"If Nie Daoren did not serve as an official, he would also become a famous martial arts hero in the Jianghu."
As soon as the words left his mouth.
> Another barbarian scaled the city wall, and Zhong Chi wasted no time, directly beheading the barbarian.
He was a martial artist of the Tongmai realm, his strength not comparable to ordinary people.
Up to the present time.
What Tian Cha Wei's role was no longer mattered.
The barbarians attack the city.
There are only two possible outcomes: either hold the city and wait for the imperial reinforcements to arrive, or suffer a complete defeat.
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No one wants to die, Zhong Chi is the same.
Don't want to die.
Then, we must help the Black Tiger Army defend the city.
Boom!
A major earthquake occurred.
A giant ape, as tall as two or three stories, emerged from the darkness and walked towards the city wall step by step.
“That’s the Great Ape, prepare the crossbows!”
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When Wen Ce saw the giant ape appear, his face changed color immediately.
For the Great Ape, he would never be unfamiliar. It was the most powerful siege weapon of the barbarians. In terms of overall strength, it could generally only rival martial artists of the Pulse Meridian Realm. But if it came to pure strength, it was not inferior to congenital warriors at all.
More importantly, the King Kong has thick skin and is not afraid of ordinary attacks.
Such a behemoth appearing on the battlefield would be nothing short of a bloody storm.
With the order given, the chariot crossbows that had been prepped on the city wall were aimed at the charging giant apes. They then loaded special arrows and fired them out in a sudden volley.
Bang!!
The bowstring snapped back, emitting a deafening roar.
The thick arrow pierced the air instantly, flying towards the gorillas.
Poof!
The Great Ape had just reached out its hand, wanting to grab the arrow, but in the end, it grasped at empty air. The arrow passed through its hand and directly pierced its chest.
The sharp arrow, coupled with its forceful thrust, pierced through the mighty ape's skin in an instant.
Blood splattered.
The mighty ape let out a roar of defiance, then collapsed to the ground.
A body, two or three zhang tall, fell to the ground, crushing yet more barbarians.
With the fall of one mighty ape, Wen Ce felt no joy, for more mighty apes were emerging from the barbarian ranks and charging towards the city walls.
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At once.
The intensity of the battle has once again escalated to a new level.the city walls.Several tents stood out, looking particularly conspicuous.Now.Many soldiers walked out of the camp, looking at the scene before them with faces full of horror.At the same time.Let me kn...