Cultivation: When you take things to the extreme-Chapter 987 - 607: Triumph

"Boom boom boom!"

The boulder blocking the gate was moved away, and the heavy iron gate was lifted, as the heroic female guards in green attire and riding white horses charged out first, shooting arrows like rain and knocking down the fleeing enemy troops, with some even going as far as engage in spear combat.

After the light cavalry dashed out, the earth trembled again as masses of Yellow Turbans surged forth. The Yellow Turban Warriors, who were as fit as giants, led the charge, with the Yellow Turban Foot Soldiers and Yellow Turban Gunners closely following, relentlessly pursuing the fleeing enemy troops.

During the previous battle for the city walls, although the Yellow Turban Warriors weren’t as conspicuous as the Yellow Turban Mage and Yellow Turban Bombardier, they were not to be underestimated. It was they who led the Yellow Turban Foot Soldiers and Yellow Turban Gunners, forming a defensive line that held the city gates and prevented the swarm-like enemy troops from climbing over the walls and threatening the long-range troops.

Now, as the counterattack unfolded across the front lines, they were the first to charge. The Yellow Turban Curse Armor, made lighter by the protection of mana, allowed for fast and steady movement as they led the foot soldiers to ensure even greater casualties among the enemy.

On another side, Yue Yun and Wen Da, leading the Beiwei Army and Sword Checkers, burst forth from the city gates. Their performances were also outstanding, having separately held off Xu Huang and Yu Jin from the Five Generals. Especially Yue Yun, who, armed with a pair of heavy hammers, had even knocked Xu Huang off the wall before the counterattack began.

Now, emboldened in the full-scale counterattack, both men performed intensely. After all, the fleeing enemies represented walking merits and experience, the fruits of victory to be shared after the battle—who would let them escape or could afford to?

Regrettably, among the three military branches, cavalry was scarce. Apart from Mulan’s Heroic Archers, only Zhang Yan had trained a special troops group named Beiwei Heavy Cavalry from the Song Country Civilization; originally fewer than three hundred, their number had been further reduced by casualties and was now barely over a hundred, making it difficult to seriously threaten the fleeing enemy.

In contrast, although the enemy army had numerous infantry, they also had an abundance of cavalry. Now fleeing on their horses, they were too fast for even the Yellow Turban Warriors to catch up, leaving them no choice but to watch as the enemy disappeared into the Transmission Arrays set up by the Contemplating Defeat Order in their rear.

Despite the defeat resembling a toppled mountain, having such an escape route meant complete destruction was avoided.

On another side...

"Boom!"

Lv Lingqi’s long halberd struck heavily as Ma Wu parried with his sword. The fierce back-and-forth battle between them was hard to resolve.

Although Ma Wu had the advantage in numbers, with large quantities of Feather Forest Army and Hu Ben Army encircling the enemy, Lv Lingqi’s fighting spirit soared, and her martial arts were phenomenal. Single-handedly facing thousands, not only did she not fall behind, she even gained the upper hand with an aggressive, all-out offensive that forced Ma Wu to continuously retreat.

Ma Wu, despite his numerical superiority, found he could do nothing against Lv Lingqi’s ferocity. Charging out from amongst tens of thousands, her White Tiger Armor’s immunity effect had already stacked to its limit. Coupled with the bonuses from Storm Slash and Charge into Formation to Rescue the Lord, she entirely disregarded Ma Wu’s attacks, trading blow for blow, life for life.

Ma Wu, lacking such capital, found himself constantly pushed back by Lv Lingqi despite his advantage in forces, even retreating step by step.

Until...

"Zi Meng!"

Perceiving the death of Gongsun Yang and the irreversible collapse of his forces, Ma Wu’s pupils dilated with split-eyed desperation. He abandoned all defense, leading the surrounding Feather Forest Army and Hu Ben Army for a desperate struggle against Lv Lingqi.

With this life-risking move, the situation drastically shifted. Although Lv Lingqi’s martial arts had rapidly improved under Xu Yang’s guidance, her experience was still too shallow compared to the veteran war general Ma Wu. Giving his all in this desperate struggle, he quickly gained the upper hand.

Seizing an opportunity, dozens of Feather Forest Cavalry swiftly advanced, working together to suppress her in the formation. Ma Wu rapidly followed up, sheathing his long sword, with only his war bow in hand. An arrow was swiftly released, its force undiminished, furiously striking his opponent.

"Boom!"

Lv Lingqi, surrounded and outnumbered by Feather Forest Cavalry, reacted too slowly with no room to evade, and was directly hit by the incoming arrow at her chest. Her White Tiger Armor burst forth a spark as the defensive barrier shattered; her body unable to withstand the force, she tumbled from her horse and fell into the blood-soaked sandy battlefield.

"Kill!"

With a successful strike, the killing intent intensified. Ma Wu’s eyes turned red, devoid of any will to win, only intent on slaying his enemies. He charged forward on his horse, drawing his sword, and advanced. The Feather Forest Army in front thrust their long spears, aiming to pin the wounded Lv Lingqi to the ground.

Just then...

"Neeigh!"

"Boom!"

A neigh of a horse and a massive explosion suddenly shook the battlefield. It was a Red Star falling from the sky.

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As the Red Star plummeted onto the battlefield, it caused men and horses to topple; even Ma Wu stopped in his tracks, looking uncertainly ahead.

There, amidst the rolling dust, an imposing figure emerged, as menacing and unrivaled as a Ghost God.

It was...

"Father... my Lord!"

In the blood-soaked battlefield, Lv Lingqi strained her body, looking at that familiar yet unfamiliar figure, exclaiming in shock without any further words.

"Ha!"

Only a light laughter came from the horseback, as the person’s face gradually became clearer, and he extended the long spear in his hand.

Lv Lingqi’s eyes sharpened, and she immediately grabbed the shaft of the spear. Xu Yang moved too, lifting her onto his horse and into his embrace.

"How is it?"

"No harm!"

Though the iron arrows had penetrated her armor and flesh, upon Xu Yang’s inquiry, Lv Lingqi still clenched her teeth, indicating she was largely unscathed.

Hearing this, Xu Yang said no more, only directing his gaze forward, meeting the fiercely burning eyes of Ma Wu.

When enemies meet, their eyes blaze with hatred!

Thus, no words needed, Ma Wu bent his bow and fired another arrow, while the surrounding Feather Forest Army and Hu Ben Army rushed to kill again.

Xu Yang wielded the spear with his left hand, without any fear, knocked the incoming arrows aside, and then charged into the formation to slaughter his foes.

Truly a slaughter, one man killing thousands!

Even with his right arm nearly disabled, wielding the spear with only his left hand seemed to have no effect on him; the Feather Forest Army and Hu Ben Army, inferior to the Golden Hammer Armor Soldier, could hardly compete with him. In moments, he had broken through the encirclement and reached Ma Wu, the enemy commander.

Facing the fierce onslaught, Ma Wu was aflame with intense hatred. Despite knowing he was outmatched, his heart harbored not a hint of withdrawal, he raised his long knife and fought fiercely.

Seeing this, Xu Yang was decisive; his Sky Halberd danced like a dragon soaring, creating a tempest that ensnared the enemy in furious waves.

Eventually...

"Bang!!!"

With a loud noise and sparks flying, the spearhead shattered the iron armor, piercing through the heart.

Ma Wu’s pupils contracted, grabbing the iron shaft of the halberd, attempting a final retaliation, but his opponent gave him no chance. A massive force suddenly burst forth, tearing his body apart and swallowing his life.

"Deadly Strike!"

"You have killed the enemy’s hero Gongsun Yang!"

"You have gained 246,000 experience points, 12,560 prestige points!"

"You have killed the enemy’s second commander; the enemy’s morale greatly decreases..."

"The Han Imperial Guard Cavalry has collapsed!"

"The Han Hu Ben Army has collapsed!"

"The Iron Rod Army Great Halberd Camp has collapsed!"

"The First Death Soldier has collapsed!"

"..."

As Ma Wu fell dead, Xu Yang said no more, only sweeping his gaze across the Feather Forest Army and Hu Ben Army, his voice thundering across the field: "Spare those who surrender!"

"Spare those who surrender," these words, like the final straw, broke their psychological defenses.

"The enemy’s main commander is dead!"

"The enemy lord is retreating!"

"The enemy commander hero is retreating!"

"The effect of King’s Way has been activated!"

"The Feather Forest Army requests to surrender!"

"The Hu Ben Army requests to surrender!"

"The First Death Soldiers request to surrender!"

"The Iron Rod Army Iron Cavalry Camp submits to you!"

"The effect of the Gong Order has disappeared!"

"The effect of the Contemplating Defeat Order has disappeared!"

"..."

As a series of alert sounds rang out, the last avenue of escape crumbled, and seeing both the Gong Order and Contemplating Defeat Order’s Transmission Array vanish, the cornered enemy forces ultimately collapsed and issued a collective request for surrender.

Upon seeing this, Xu Yang, without a word, directly chose to accept.

Instantly, all the surrendering troops knelt on the ground, transformed into white light, and disappeared, leaving only a field of spoils of war and prisoner cards.

The alerts of the Sky-reaching Tower then sounded...

"You have defeated all the enemies and achieved a most splendid victory!"

"You have gained 1,250,000 points of extra experience points and 88,888 points of reputation value as a reward!"

"You have obtained special spoils of war—the Cross Soul-Slaying Halberd!"

"You have obtained special spoils of war—the Youthful Spring!"

"You have obtained special spoils of war—the White Dragon Split Formation Spear!"

"You have obtained special spoils of war—Hero Contract (Legend) X1!"

"You have obtained Conquest Order (Yellow Heaven) X100!"

"You have obtained Conquest Order (Counterattack) X10!"

"You have obtained Conquest Order (Legion) X10!"

"The Mulan Archers can now be upgraded!"

"The Mulan Cavalry Archers can now be upgraded!"

"The Yellow Turban Foot Soldiers can now be upgraded!"

"The Yellow Turban Gunners can now be upgraded!"

"The Yellow Turban Mage can now be upgraded!"

"..."

"You have successfully defeated the punitive force of the Eastern Han Court, defended the Civilization Wonders of Taiping Yellow Heaven, and received rewards from Taiping Yellow Heaven."

"You have gained Troop Card — Yellow Turban Mage X100!"

"You have gained Troop Card — Yellow Turban Strongman X200!"

"You have gained Troop Card — Yellow Turban Bombardier X300!"

"You have gained Building Card — Yellow Heaven Thunder Tower X10!"

"You have gained Building Card — Yellow Heaven Fire Tower X10!"

"You have gained Talisman item — Yellow Heaven’s Blessing X1!"

The alerts of the Sky-reaching Tower echoed consecutively, presenting a dazzling array of reward information.

"Come!"

The sound of hooves echoed, the earth trembled, and Hua Mulan led her personal guard cavalry galloping forth, arriving beside Xu Yang to see his limp right arm and Lv Lingqi, who sat in his arms with a pale complexion, instantly grew immensely anxious, "My lord, Lingqi, how are you?"

"It’s nothing serious!"

Xu Yang shook his head, put away the Sky Halberd, and then looked at Lv Lingqi in his arms, who had grown pale, her breathing weak, an arrow piercing her iron armor and entering her heart, passing right through her body.

As a general whose physical attribute had reached the limits of her corresponding rank, Lv Lingqi would normally not be bothered by common arrow wounds, but this was no ordinary arrow wound, as Ma Wu was also a first-class general with physical strength reaching a hundred, and possibly equipped with special bow and arrow skills, so this arrow had caused her extremely severe damage.

Seeing this, Xu Yang, without further words, reached out to Hua Mulan, "Knife, please!"

Taken aback, Hua Mulan promptly regained composure and hurriedly handed over the ancient ingot knife she held.

Taking the ancient ingot knife, Xu Yang also pulled out a burning knife from his spatial wrap to wash the fresh blood off the blade, then spoke to Lv Lingqi in his arms, "Endure it a little!"

"Mm!"

Lv Lingqi nodded and closed her eyes.

Xu Yang then helped her sit up and asked Hua Mulan to come to his side, holding onto the arrowhead that had passed through her body, then swiftly cut it off.

"Swoosh!"

The cold light missed, sparks flew, and blood gushed out profusely. Lv Lingqi’s body trembled, her teeth clenched, still making no sound of pain.

Xu Yang handed the ancient ingot knife back to Hua Mulan and asked her to lean against his chest, grasped the arrow shaft at the front, and slowly pulled it out.

"Puff!!!"

With a muffled sound, as the arrow shaft was removed, Lv Lingqi felt a great relief, but blood poured out like a fountain, soaking her White Tiger Coat entirely red.

Xu Yang dropped the arrowhead, undid her armor with one hand, and then activated his Unrivaled Battle Energy within his body, concentrated at his fingertips, lightly touched several acupressure points to stop the bleeding.

After all was done, Lv Lingqi’s expression slightly eased, and Hua Mulan also breathed a sigh of relief.

Seeing this, Xu Yang smiled as well, and said to Lv Lingqi in his arms, "The arrow was not poisoned, with your current condition, a few days of rest should suffice."

"Mm!"

Lv Lingqi nodded, her complexion still pale, but her smile could not be concealed.

"Your affinity with Lv Lingqi has increased to 450 points!"

"Your affinity with Lv Lingqi has increased to 520 points!"

"Your affinity with Hua Mulan has increased to 350 points!"

"Your affinity with Hua Mulan has increased to 420 points!"

Affinity alerts came once again, Xu Yang shifted his gaze, met Hua Mulan’s eyes, and looking around at the Heroic Female Guards immediately cleansed by the baptism of battle, cheerfully declared, "Clean up the battlefield, triumphant joy together!"

"Yes!!!"