Chen Ping's Sword

Chapter 362: Chapter 177: Military Array Stage 4, Capture the Ringleader

It won’t be too flexible in application.

The main combat power enhancement applies only to the main general.

That day, Chen Ping broke into the formation alone and fought Zhang Lianshan for several moves. The cavalry and military formations under his command did not pose much of a threat to Chen Ping.

After taking out the main general, he directly subdued the cavalry.

The second level of array operation was when he encountered the father and son, Jiang Wuji and Jiang Yuandong, under Primordial Mountain.

Jiang Yuandong led three thousand cavalry and operated the Cyan Wood Dragon Locking Array, elevating the array operation level another notch to the level of Communication.

The main general could not only gather the Qi and blood, and inner Qi of soldiers from all around but also communicate with them in thought, arranging formations as desired... Three thousand elite cavalry maneuvered like tendrils, advancing and retreating, tightly trapping Chen Ping.

If it weren’t for Chen Ping’s initial surprise attack, preventing the opponent’s formation from fully operating, he might have been surrounded in the center, forced into a battle of attrition and stamina.

Either break the formation entirely, disrupting the opponent’s formation.

Or exhaust himself to the point of being trapped and slain.

This is the power of Communication, incredibly flexible.

The Four Spirits and Eight Generals are at this level. Jiang Yuandong himself, being the younger brother of the East Celestial King, hadn’t truly achieved the Four Spirits and Eight Generals’ level of troop training and command. He only led the East Celestial King Jiang Yuanhao’s personal troops due to his status, following his father to handle affairs, not really a formidable general.

The Baimei General achieved the level of Communication in array operation, commanding over twenty thousand cavalry and infantry trained by himself, forming the Plum Blossom Array. Chen Ping deduced that with his current strength, he could engage in a tough battle, but couldn’t fully guarantee the safety of his cavalry.

On this point, he still had some understanding.

Because his own level of array operation was, strictly speaking, only at the level of Communication.

This was due to the Azure Dragon Seal’s support.

Otherwise, he would have been at a similar level to Han Xiaoru, able to activate the array for Qi gathering and support, leading troops to charge was already commendable.

However, Chen Ping noticed that Han Xiaoru, this woman, had a natural sensitivity to military formations.

Now leading troops, she commanded quite smoothly, likely touching the threshold of Communication.

This was even more impressive than the senior brother Zhang Gu at Primordial Martial Arts Hall, and the senior brother Li Yangguang at Changfeng Martial Arts Hall.

Even stronger than Hu Yong, who excelled at training troops.

Some people are just born with a genius for commanding troops. Talent isn’t something with much rationale.

"The Four Spirits and Eight Generals aside, the East Wood Army raising flags and gathering crowds, due to the short time and lack of foundation, hasn’t produced any famed generals in the world. The most troublesome is Cui Huchen; his abilities are profound and unpredictable, and he’s even more experienced in leading troops. His level of array operation, back in the North Territory, already reached the Eight Directions Level."

Yuo Qiu sighed.

Hopefully, Mr. Cui really has been staying home nurturing himself for all these years, focusing on martial arts practice, without paying attention to military matters.

Otherwise, if his level of array operation reached the Fourth Level [Heaven and Earth], it would truly be hard to resist.

Cui Huchen leading the Cui Family’s large army is still far, and by gathering information from various channels, Chen Ping naturally knew this old fellow’s array operation level reached the Eight Directions Level. The main general, besides being able to communicate with his subordinates, could also mobilize the array’s Qi gathering cultivation, distributing it to any vanguard general or soldier in any direction.

With the Eight Directions Level of array operation, attacking his formation’s weak points is virtually impossible for anyone.

The strongest point can turn into the weakest point at any time, and the weakest point can transform into the strongest point.

Military Qi circulates, supporting from all directions. One can imagine how difficult and challenging it is to attack such a formation.

"The Eight Directions? What about Yuwen Zao? Mr. Yuo, do you have any insights?"

Chen Ping suddenly thought of a question.

This Beizhou Hu Cavalry’s Imperial Uncle once dared to charge Jiangnan with three thousand Rushing Wolf Cavalry, surely not due to a lack of judgment.

What level of command does he possess?

"It’s hard to say."

Yuo Qiu fell silent for a while.

Level 4 array operation, the [Heaven and Earth] Level, not only allows military Qi to flow freely in all directions but also harnesses Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, amplifying the entire array, enabling everyone to exert double to triple or even three to four times their attack and defense capabilities.

Imagine, if everyone in the array could harness Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, how powerful would the gathered Qi become?

Beizhou Cavalry was said to be "invincible beyond ten thousand," which was actually the battle achievements led by several renowned Beizhou generals.

Coincidentally, this Yuwen Zao is precisely such a general.

Now, with a hundred thousand Wolf Riders heading south, well-equipped with troops and provisions, regardless of his personal strength, his leading capability is incredibly formidable.

For the moment, Yuo Qiu didn’t really want to talk, struggling to change the subject.

"If Lord could achieve a complete victory in this battle, eliminate the East Royal Lord’s vanguard force, and then confront the elite of the Cui Family, it would lay a foundation for negotiations against the Beizhou Wolf Riders."

Through these words, Yuo Qiu’s pessimism could be heard.

Presumably, when he joined Beizhou, besides his hatred and disappointment towards the Great Li Dynasty, one reason was witnessing Beizhou’s strength.

Most likely, in his heart, Beizhou Wolf Riders were unbeatable.

This, even if unspoken, was also clear to Chen Ping.

Chen Ping chuckled lightly, through the Little Cyan Bird’s eyes, he already saw the Baimei Army, attacking like ants climbing a city, gaining the upper hand, while inside the city, several streams of people moving oddly, he knew the time had come.