Chapter 1056: Clash of Armies! (1/2)
”Release!”
”Release!”
”Release!”
Chen Bin's eyes were steady and determined as his sword swung down again and again. Every volley was fired only after thoroughly calculating the best angle and position. Ever since he had been taken hostage by Duwu Sili, Chen Bin had become a whole new man. He was even more composed and powerful, seeming even more like a rising general.
Although he had only one thousand Tang ballistae, under his command, they could display whole new levels of power.
Neigh!
One row of Arab cavalry after another was felled, but the fierce assault could not be stopped. As the ballista bolts fired, the countless Arab cavalry roared and transformed into furious storms that slammed into the Tang shields!
Bangbangbang! The clanging of metal was so loud that it almost ruptured eardrums.
”Kill!”
”Slaughter these infidels!”
The earth rumbled as cold lights gleamed underneath the overcast sky. Looking down from the sky, all one could see was a vast sea of Arab cavalrymen while all one could hear was the shouts of fighting and the clashing of weapons. Bang! A neighing warhorse charged in, its metal horseshoes shining as it brought its foot down on one of the massive shields.
Boom!
With a metallic clang, the shield trembled and partially caved in. The soldier behind the shield was forced back a step by the impact while the blood and energy in his chest roiled and seethed.
These soldiers weren't fighting for the first time, but this group of Arab cavalry was clearly stronger than any others they had faced.
Roooar!
A Tang shieldman suddenly roared, his forehead bulging as he leaned forward on his right leg and pressed his forehead down. His entire body tensed with muscle as he braced. Boomboomboom! The moment the Tang shieldman had finished his preparations, the Arab cavalry began to batter against his shield.
The soldier's body constantly vibrated as each collision inflicted severe injuries. Under his feet, the Defense Halo, Halo of Tenacity, and the Fortress Halo were constantly flickering like candles in the wind. But this soldier continued to clench his teeth and hold the line.
No one who had survived up to this point was a weakling. Even though their opponents were strong, these veteran Tang shieldmen were able to rely on their rich experience to hold fast against the storm.
”Kill!”
At almost the same time, at another position on the first defense line, thousands of Arab cavalry bellowed as they charged out in a full offensive. The warriors that Qutaybah had brought from the north possessed unimaginable power. Even Wang Yan's well-tempered and tenacious infantry, whom not even Abu Muslim's army had been able to break through, felt like they were facing a real opponent this time.
Boooom! With a metallic clang and an alarmed yell, one of the shieldmen in Wang Yan's infantry formation was sent flying into the rear along with his shield. A gap had suddenly appeared in the tight defense line.
”Up!”
The elites of the Crimson Moon Vanguard immediately noticed this sight, their eyes flashing. Three of the higher-level warriors of the Crimson Moon Vanguard immediately altered their directions, converging on the gap from three directions. Behind them, the other cavalry of the Crimson Moon Vanguard also began to notice this gap and began to instinctively gather around. They took up Arrow Formation and began to charge at the gap left open after that shieldman had been knocked away.
As the veteran and valiant vanguard of Qutaybah's army, the soldiers of the Crimson Moon Vanguard were all extremely well-trained. On the intense battlefield, each soldier could immediately notice gaps in the enemy formation and gather to attack and widen these gaps.
This was also why Qutaybah had always made the Crimson Moon Vanguard the first to strike and tear apart the enemy defense line.
Buzz!
Wang Yan's eyes widened at this sight. Although this was only the first wave, both Wang Yan and the soldiers under his command immediately felt an immense pressure. This new force of Arabs was different from the last one. They were far more aggressive and invasive.
”Second row!”