Lord in the Mythical Three Kingdoms

Chapter 272: Sound the Gong to Retreat

He knew of Zhao Yun’s brave deeds, but when it came to commanding cavalry in battle, he considered himself second to none.

"You young general, leave quickly! Do you know that I have competed against Gongsun Zan’s White Horse Volunteers before?!

In my eyes, Gongsun Zan was just a braggart awaiting death. Could you possibly be more formidable than Gongsun Zan? It’s better not to throw your life away in vain!"

Cao Ren gripped his iron lance, clad in black armor, exuding an aura of solemnity and weight.

Zhao Yun remained silent, focusing on maneuvering the Tiger Guards and adjusting their formation, while his star-like eyes scanned the enemy ranks for weak points.

Seeing Zhao Yun ignoring him, Cao Ren felt deeply insulted by this perceived slight from a weaker opponent, and his anger grew.

"You’re just a weakling. What right do you have to face me like this?"

At that moment,

Cao Cao reminded Cao Ren from behind:

"Zixiao, this white-armored young general is a valiant subordinate of Long Chen. You must give it your all in this battle!"

Cao Cao feared that Cao Ren might become arrogant towards Zhao Yun, and an overconfident army is bound to be defeated!

Moreover, Zhao Yun was such a formidable warrior. Cao Cao was extremely impressed by Zhao Yun’s martial prowess and held great admiration for him. freewebnσvel.cѳm

"If only I could have this tiger general, it would be like having an army of a million!!"

Cao Cao sighed inwardly, wondering what kind of charisma Long Chen possessed to attract such a warrior.

Aside from Zhao Yun, thinking about the tiger generals Dian Wei and Xu Chu beside Long Chen made his heart ache even more.

He felt that somehow, these two should have been his subordinates...

Thinking of this, Cao Cao chuckled lightly: "Cao Mengde, oh Cao Mengde, how have you also started having such unrealistic thoughts... It’s time to focus back on the battlefield!"

As Cao Ren’s ten thousand elite cavalry clashed with Zhao Yun’s five thousand Tiger Guards, other soldiers were not idle.

Long Chen transformed into the Thunder God, his body filled with lightning and thunder, moving through the hundred thousand troops as if no one could stop him.

Countless Cao soldiers fell under Long Chen’s Scythe Horn spear.

In the blink of an eye, Long Chen’s Scythe Horn spear was soaked with blood, the stench wafting several miles away like the fragrance of wine.

Dian Wei and Xu Chu activated their respective skills.

Dian Wei’s fierce beast, Taotie, appeared beside him, wielding two massive dark halberds, spinning like a windmill, killing enemies like a meat grinder.

Countless heads and severed limbs flew, and any soldier who touched Dian Wei turned into a lump of flesh, the scene extremely bloody and terrifying.

Xu Chu, not to be outdone, unleashed the power of a tiger and bear, his terrifying aura preventing Cao soldiers from approaching him.

Combined with the formidable Golden Warriors they brought, all of them burly men with incredible strength.

The Qingzhou army, which had only fought bandits and ordinary Yellow Turban soldiers, had never seen such a sight.

Their hearts trembled with fear.

"Oh my mother! What kind of people are these?! They’re like flesh-eating Taotie monsters!!"

Those with weaker mental fortitude dropped their helmets and armor, fleeing.

This act was like a spark in the prairie, quickly becoming an uncontrollable blaze.

Long Chen seized on the psychological weakness of Cao’s army, displaying the strongest side of his troops from the start.

This caused the enemy’s morale to crumble instantly, leading to their retreat.

However, Cao Cao, being the strategic genius he was, issued one crucial military command after another in an orderly manner.

Although anxious inside, his mind operated at high speed, utilizing his military skills, gradually easing the army’s unease.

He began organizing a powerful counterattack.

"Soldiers! My men! Our army outnumbers the enemy by several times. What do we have to fear?!"

"Anyone who kills an enemy will be rewarded with five taels of silver. Kill two enemies, and you get ten taels and a promotion by one rank. The more enemies you kill, the greater the rewards!"

Cao Cao added fuel to the fire, knowing that with great rewards come brave warriors.

This saying is especially true in times of chaos.

In simple terms, these people joined the army because they were hungry, cold, and oppressed and exploited by corrupt officials and landlords.

Their purpose in joining the army was simple: to eat their fill, wear warm clothes, and gain some respect.

Now the opportunity was right in front of them, and everyone was determined to fight to the death. freeweɓnøvel.com

Their eyes filled with passion, and their murderous aura increased several times.

"Soldiers, the chance to build your careers, make money, and get promoted is right in front of you. Will you not fight to the death?!"

Cao Hong raised his knife and shouted loudly.

"Kill!"

"Kill!"

"Kill!"

The initially demoralized Cao army’s morale soared again, charging forward with the officers.

Long Chen squinted his eyes, raised his Scythe Horn spear, and suddenly thrust it forward.

This was the order for an assault. Tens of thousands of troops surged forward like tigers descending the mountain.

The two armies clashed again. Initially, it was a stalemate, but over time, Cao’s army’s numerical advantage became evident, pressing Long Chen’s army back.

At the critical moment, Tai Shici led several thousand elite cavalry in a surprise attack from the rear of Cao Cao’s army.

Cao Cao’s rear was thrown into chaos by Long Chen, causing a disconnection between the front and rear of the army.

Cao Cao stomped his feet in the central army, regretting deeply.

"I should have thought of this! I should have thought of this!"

"Lord, it’s not your fault. You had already set up sentries and defensive troops in the rear. It’s just that the enemy was cunning and attacked when our armies were locked in battle..."

Yu Jin consoled, bowing his head.

"Lord, we must retreat quickly! If the enemy attacks from both front and rear, our losses will be even greater!"

Advisor Xun You bowed and pleaded, his face full of worry.

Cao Cao frowned. He had thought victory was certain, only to be counterattacked by the cunning Long Chen!

"Enough, enough! Sound the retreat!"

"Woo woo—"

"Woo woo woo woo—"

The low sound of the gongs echoed across the battlefield, and the Cao soldiers heaved a sigh of relief, quickly retreating.

Even during the retreat, the Cao army’s formation remained orderly, a rare feat.

This only proved that the Cao army’s commander was a military genius, commanding over a hundred thousand troops with ease.

Long Chen could only sigh in admiration.

He had planned to pursue Cao Cao’s retreating army, but seeing the current situation, he realized that chasing them might lead to an ambush...

Dian Wei, still in high spirits from the battle, was displeased to see the enemy retreat.

He came to Long Chen and boldly said, "Lord, give me eight hundred elite soldiers, and I will bring you Cao’s head."

Long Chen frowned and twitched his mouth.

Although called "Tiger Fool" Xu Chu, he was not actually foolish. He joked:

"Dian Wei! Don’t boast. Was your family in the business of raising cows? You blow so much!"

Dian Wei, unwilling to back down, argued with Xu Chu.

Seeing these two clowns, Long Chen covered his face in exasperation.

The two armies had fought from morning until dusk before mutually sounding the retreat.

The troops withdrew quickly, like a swarm of locusts.

Strangely, although the two armies were fiercely fighting with red eyes, they could coexist peacefully after retreating.