si-mexico Chapter 2247 Kill Chu Ning First!
Chapter 2247 Kill Chu Ning First!
Chu Xuan's roar was filled with disbelief, rage, and serious doubt about his ally's abilities.
The two reinforcements that were supposed to meet up smoothly were blocked and entangled one after the other, and could not be counted on at all!
The scout lay prostrate on the ground, trembling, and dared not answer.
Chu Xuan's chest heaved violently, and the veins on his sword-wielding hand bulged.
He looked around and saw that although his forces and the Tang army still had a numerical advantage, their morale was clearly starting to decline due to the prolonged siege and the lack of hope for reinforcements.
On the other side, Chu Ning, though surrounded, still had his dragon flag standing tall, and the Xiliang cavalry's formation, though smaller, remained imposing.
Ma Chao's fierce charges continued to inflict casualties and put pressure on the allied forces.
A chill, mixed with the midday heat, crept up Chu Xuan's back.
He suddenly realized that his meticulously planned, seemingly flawless ambush was rapidly on the verge of collapse.
If Chu Ning cannot be dealt with quickly, and Xue Huaide really manages to hold off the reinforcements, or even if Feng Mulan defeats Gongsun Yi outside the city, or if the garrison inside Jianghuai City makes any further moves... the consequences will be unimaginable!
"Chu Ning... must die! If he doesn't die today, he will become a major threat to this king in the future, no, a deadly devil!"
A ferocious killing intent flashed in Chu Xuan's eyes. He knew he couldn't wait any longer, nor could he place his hopes on those unreliable reinforcements.
Victory must be won by your own hands!
"Clang—!"
With a piercing metallic scraping sound, Chu Xuan abruptly pulled his sword from the ground, its gleaming blade reflecting a blinding cold light in the midday sun.
He mounted his horse and pointed his sword at the location of Chu Ning's dragon banner.
With all his might, he roared a desperate charge towards his hundreds of elite personal guards and his men who could still hear his commands:
"Personal Guards! Follow me—charge forward! Target: Chu Ning! Whoever takes his head will be rewarded with ten thousand gold pieces and granted the title of Marquis of Ten Thousand Households! Kill—!!!"
Since reinforcements couldn't be found, he personally led the core forces for a final desperate gamble!
He, as a prince, would personally brave arrows and stones to end this deadly struggle that determined his fate in the most direct and brutal way!
Chu Xuan's actions were immediately observed by Li Shiming, who was not far away.
The Tang emperor had been keeping a close eye on the battle and the movements of reinforcements. When he heard the faint report from the scouts and Chu Xuan's desperate and resolute roar, he was deeply moved.
He then realized that the situation had reached its most dangerous and final moment.
Relying on external assistance is no longer possible; further delays will only cause our exhausted morale to completely collapse.
At this moment, the only option is to exert all our strength and join forces with Chu Xuan to launch this final all-out attack.
Fang Youwang had a chance to break down Chu Ning's core defenses before that formidable Xiliang cavalry was completely exhausted.
A ruthless and decisive glint flashed in Li Shiming's eyes.
Without further hesitation, he drew his imperial sword and shouted to his elite Tang guards and the generals who were still in command:
"Warriors of the Great Tang! Avenge our national humiliation and wipe away our past shame today! Follow me—to slay Chu Ning! Charge!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Shiming urged his chariot forward and swung his sword.
The two elite guards, representing the supreme commanders of both sides, were like two last and sharpest daggers.
With a desperate, do-or-die spirit, they launched what might be the last and most dangerous all-out charge of the day against Chu Ning and his last line of guards who were surrounded at the core!
The midday sun, blinding and scorching, shone upon this final blow that would determine the fate of the world.
On Changting Slope, the final climax of the decisive battle suddenly arrived!
The midday sun scorched Changtingpo, and every inch of the land seemed to be steaming with blood and murderous intent.
When Chu Xuan and Li Shiming almost simultaneously abandoned waiting for reinforcements and decided to personally lead their last core elite troops in a desperate charge.
The entire battlefield's focus and pressure suddenly shifted wildly toward Chu Ning's last stronghold.
Ma Chao, who had been leading the Xiliang cavalry in a fierce battle against Helian Hui's forces on the periphery, was a veteran of countless battles and almost instantly caught the deadly crisis signal.
He had just shot down a Scorpion Clan centurion with a single spear thrust and took a moment to glance back towards the central army.
The flags representing Chu Xuan and Li Shiming were seen breaking away from their main formation with unprecedented speed and decisiveness, like two poisoned arrows released from a bow, heading straight for His Majesty's dragon flag!
Meanwhile, His Majesty's guards, after a series of bloody battles, are few in number and mostly infantry. Their ranks are being violently shaken by the enemy's general leading his troops in a relentless and desperate attack!
"Not good!" Ma Chao's heart trembled violently, and a chill rushed straight to the top of his head.
He knew full well that the defenses around His Majesty were already at their limit and could not withstand a desperate attack from Chu Xuan and Li Shiming, two fresh forces.
Once the dragon flag falls and the ruler is lost, all will be lost, and all the fighting will be meaningless.
In a flash, Ma Chao made a painful but incredibly decisive decision.
Abandon the pursuit and suppression of Helian Hui's remnants and immediately return to reinforce the central army!
"Waaaaah—!"
He suddenly blew the mournful horn he carried with him, a signal for the Xiliang cavalry to urgently assemble and turn around.
"All troops, listen to my command! Abandon the enemy at hand and immediately move towards His Majesty's dragon banner! From the wedge formation to the circular formation, protect His Majesty, and switch from offense to defense!"
Ma Chao's roar was like thunder, carrying out its force across the chaotic battlefield.
Upon receiving the order, the Xiliang Iron Cavalry, who were engaged in fierce battle with the remaining Scorpion Clan cavalry, were somewhat taken aback and unwilling, but their strict military discipline and absolute trust in their commander made them execute the order swiftly.
The cavalrymen who were charging ahead reined in their horses and turned around, while those on the flanks retreated towards the center for cover. The entire Xiliang cavalry formation, which had been in an offensive posture, suddenly clenched its fist.
They began to quickly break away from Helian Hui's forces and retreat towards Chu Ning's direction.
Their tactical objective instantly shifted from annihilating the enemy to protecting the core at all costs.
This sudden change was clearly seen by Helian Hui, who was confronting him.
At first, Helian Hui was overwhelmed by Ma Chao's Xiliang cavalry, suffering heavy losses and his formation was in disarray. He was filled with resentment and a sense of despair.
He was racking his brains trying to figure out how to break the deadlock, and was even prepared to bite the bullet and ask Chu Xuan for help.
However, the next moment, he saw that the Xiliang Iron Cavalry, which was like a leech that had caused him so much suffering, actually gave up the attack and began to retreat!
Helian Hui was taken aback at first, then he looked in the direction the Xiliang cavalry was moving and immediately saw the thrilling scene of Chu Xuan and Li Shiming personally leading their elite troops to launch a fierce attack on Chu Ning's main camp.
He instantly understood Ma Chao's intention—this was to return and rescue his master!
"Hahahaha!"
Helian Hui was initially stunned into disbelief.
Immediately, a surge of ecstatic joy, a mixture of relief and vengeful pleasure, erupted in his chest like a volcano, transforming into a wild, unrestrained laugh that nearly tore his throat apart!