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The two armies of Qin and Zhao had lost the initial courtesy, glaring with blood-red eyes, waiting for a command. After the slaughter of the previous night, the once inexperienced recruits had undergone a rapid transformation.
The mountains were filled with dazzling weapons, and flags waved high into the sky. The mountain wind that had just arrived intended to play with the military banners but was quickly startled into hiding by the overwhelming aura of killing intent. As the world received the message from the mountain wind, it collectively chose to remain silent and wait. They awaited that moment, witnessing the fleeting scenes of life.
Since they were all prepared, what were they waiting for? Holding a Long Spear, Luzi rode out from the formation and glanced back at the eager generals.
When a General leads the charge, it usually signals the beginning of a full-scale assault. Zhao General Zhou Zhi knew that the Qin Army Commander had not fallen off a cliff but did not expect him to appear so quickly. Not wanting to be overshadowed by anyone's momentum, he urged his horse forward as soon as he saw the Qin Army Commander step out.
The two exchanged nods and then suddenly waved their hands forward. "Attack!"
With the booming sound of War Drums, the Infantry Phalanx began to advance upon receiving the attack order. As they closed in on each other, the Arrow Formation, protected by Soldiers, was the first to unleash a rain of arrows.
Having suffered greatly from Qin State's Crossbow before, Zhou Zhi quickly signaled with his hands, and the drums sounded again. The Cavalry hidden on both flanks of Zhao Army suddenly surged forth simultaneously. When their wings spread to their fullest extent, the two Cavalry Units extended forward like embracing arms to attack the enemy's flanks.
Seeing Zhao Army's Cavalry charge, Luzi raised both hands and shouted loudly: "When courage meets courage, only the brave can prevail! Attack!"
The notification drums of Qin Army sounded immediately, relaying the attack order to the Cavalry Units stationed on both flanks. As massive wings appeared on either side of Qin Army's formation, a black bird filled with killing intent let out a long cry and flew swiftly toward its target.
When the two giant birds soaring in the sky collided violently, the entire earth shook with a tremendous roar.
Clad in Bronze Armor, Luzi had already made up his mind; he would rely on his armor's protection to engage Zhou Zhi in battle. As he commanded his entire army to charge forward, he urged his horse toward Zhou Zhi, who had already stepped out.
The foot soldiers could not match the speed of Cavalry, let alone that of two great generals whose steeds were among the finest. By the time soldiers from both nations intertwined and could no longer distinguish each other, Luzi and Zhou Zhi had already exchanged blows for over ten rounds.
Luzi fully understands his own level and relies on the protection of his armor to engage in a mutually destructive fighting style. The reason he dares to act this way is entirely due to his impenetrable General Armor. The term "mutually destructive" is merely a figure of speech.
Several times, Zhou Zhi nearly unseated the Qin Army Commander, but ultimately chose to give up. It was not out of reluctance, but because piercing his opponent would also result in him being struck in return. What he initially thought would be a one-sided battle suddenly turned into a situation where he felt constrained.
To uncover why the Qin General had suddenly become stronger, Zhou Zhi seized the opportunity of a feint to pierce through the outer layer of Luzi's armor. As the scales of the Qin General glimmered in the sunlight, he finally understood what was happening.
Any martial general using sharp weapons often relies on cunning to achieve victory. When a sharp spearhead strikes an opponent, the force applied is typically just enough to kill without excessive force used to penetrate deeply. Unless one intends to intimidate their enemy with their momentum, they would never waste energy.
Zhou Zhi, having moved from the state of Chu to settle in Zhao with his family, earned his position as a General through his own abilities. Although he had heard that the crafting techniques for Bronze Armor had long been lost, he still knew something about its function.
At this moment, seeing that the Qin Army commander was wearing Bronze Armor, Zhou Zhi decided to abandon finesse and channel all his strength into his spear. With this thought, the sharp tip of the spear emitted a rounded glow.
The freshly forged Bronze Armor does not protect the entire body; when worn properly, joints are exposed. Particularly vulnerable is the neck of the wearer, completely visible to enemies.
Even nature has its flaws; thus, perfection does not exist in the human realm. Any place with vulnerabilities is collectively referred to as a soft spot.
Luzi is well aware of where his vulnerabilities lie and is naturally cautious when engaging with Zhou Zhi. For him, while protecting his entire body might be somewhat taxing, focusing on safeguarding a single point is more than sufficient.
He certainly wishes to dismount and engage Zhou Zhi in swordplay right now, confident that he could defeat him within five moves. However, this is a battlefield filled with hundreds of thousands engaged in mutual slaughter; as a General, how could Zhou Zhi possibly seek out someone for a one-on-one duel like a hero?
Wang Jian has always wanted to take on opponents for Luzi, yet he has been met with misunderstanding for his good intentions. General Lu firmly asserts that he is indeed a General of the Qin Army, and when it comes time to show face, he must step forward.
I, as a soldier of Great Qin, can sacrifice myself for Great Qin, just as I believe Wuan Jun would do if he were here!
Hearing such arrogant words, Wang Jian felt a deep resentment. Even though he knew that Luzi's martial skills were not on the same level as Wuan Jun's, he felt powerless.
What happened to Luzi was Luzi's business, and what Wang Jian did was his own. Before heading into battle, Wang Jian, who was responsible for leading the cavalry to attack from the left flank, whispered a few words to Fang Tianhua, who was in charge of the right flank assault. He instructed him to quickly deal with Zhao Army's Cavalry Unit to support the Central Army.
As for how to achieve that quickly, it was up to them to figure it out realistically.
In the heat of battle, they could not afford to be distracted; a moment of carelessness could lead to death. The two Qin Army generals, who had agreed to meet at the Central Army, fought fiercely to take control of both flanks before splitting their forces. They ordered their subordinates to continue eliminating Zhao Army's cavalry while they led another team toward the Zhao Army infantry.
In the midst of the battlefield, Luzi grew more vigorous with each fight, wielding his Long Spear with great momentum. Although being struck felt unpleasant, at least he was still mounted and wielding his weapon. Just as he was feeling pleased, he suddenly saw a sharp spear thrusting toward him and hurriedly swung his weapon to deflect it.
Zhou Zhi had long been waiting for this opportunity and inadvertently revealed a slight smile at the corner of his mouth. Just as the Qin general's weapon was about to collide with his spear, he sharply shook the spear shaft, causing Luzi's Long Spear to be deflected away. Then, using all his strength, he shouted loudly.
"Got you!"
When Luzi noticed someone smiling, he immediately sensed danger approaching. Before he could retract his Long Spear, it was knocked away, forcing him to grip the spear tightly to avoid being thrown off balance. Even so, he could still feel pain in his hands from the impact.
At the moment Zhou Zhi launched his deadly strike, Luzi, who had practiced martial arts for many years, suddenly sensed that a certain part of his body would soon be pierced by a sharp weapon. In that split second, he quickly made a dodging motion to eliminate that feeling but realized with horror that his reflexes were frighteningly slow. Soon after, his body was pierced by a tremendous force.
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