497 Han Xin Uses the Troops (2/2)
Their early advantage was not enough to decide the outcome.
The mountain barbarian army was simply too strong. Even after the Shanhai City Army took first blood and destroyed their command system, all the red-eyed mountain barbarian warriors still growled, as they followed the beats of the drums forward.
They did not need any commands, and they only had a single thought in their hearts—charge!
Charge forward; brace the arrow rain!
Charge forward; do not fear any knife or spear!
Charge forward; as their king watched on, kill the enemy!
Blood was honor.
Every single mountain barbarian held an infallible faith. No strike could make them back off. The word retreat did not exist in their dictionary.
Hence, the moment the infantry forces of both sides engaged, Shanhai City was pushed on the back foot.
The early defeat did not affect their morale. Instead, it awakened their killer instinct, causing their violence urges to all pour out.
They finally faced the damn infantry of the enemy, so the mountain barbarian soldiers slashed down with their knives and axes without hesitation. At this moment, only flesh and blood could exchange for glory and honor.
Suddenly, tens of thousands of knives and axes struck down, smashing down on the defence line of the Leopard Legion like a huge wave, forcing all of them to take a step back.
Such power was simply alluring.
Even Han Xin's eyes focused. The strength of the enemy had exceeded his expectations. For the current moment, Han Xin did not do anything, as he left the decision to the generals on the frontline.
”Steady!”
”Do not be afraid!”
”Steady!”
Although the leaders on the frontlines were shocked, they were not afraid. These leaders were selected from other divisions and gathered at the newly formed legion, so they were all extremely experienced.
”Form up!”
”Move you, brat!”
The Leopard Legion prepared themselves for the mountain barbarian army. Facing such a strong enemy, fighting head on was not a good idea, so they had to use some strategy.
They would use formations.
If their enemy was a rock, what would be their nemesis? Either wield a harder rock, or become water and use gentleness to fight against toughness.
The formation that the Leopard Legion practiced followed such a principle. Under the leadership of the commanders, the mountain barbarian warriors were led one by one into the formation and surrounded.
Just like that, they sliced the entire barbarian army into small pieces. Following which, the Leopard Legion soldiers would force a situation where they outnumbered their direct enemy and ganged up on them.
Just like that, the entire defence line actually miraculously stabilized.
Along with the cavalry troops running disturbances, the entire tempo of the battle aligned with Shanhai City’s desired state.
Han Xin's serious expression relaxed a little.
The formation that he had specially picked out proved effective.
In an infantry battle, the mountain barbarians did not just have the strength advantage, as they also held the numerical advantage.
If they went head-to-head, they would be suppressed. Like quicksand, they would not be able to slip out.
The strength of a formation was evident.
However, at this very moment, a titanic change occured.
Chiyou, who stood on the high platform, suddenly roared out toward the opposite end.
_Kong!!!_
His roar caused the surrounding wilderness to tremble.
On the battlefield, it seemed like all the mountain barbarians had received a chicken blood injection, as their eyes reddened further and their strength quickly rose.
Ouyang Shuo was familiar with such a scene.
”Berserk!”
That damn Chiyou. With just his own strength, he actually caused his entire army to enter the berserk state.
That was simply too terrifying.
When did berserk become such a common matter?
After all, what kind of concept was that? Imagine one hundred thousand mountain barbarians entering the berserk state simultaneously!
Ouyang Shuo had finally lost his calm and composed expression.
Shanhai City might lose this battle!
Chiyou ah, Chiyou, what kind of monster are you, to actually be so godly?