Chapter 1083

Chapter 1083: Western Expedition (Part 2)

The army collapsed like a landslide.

The biggest problem for the Enemy Army was that they were like a group of dragons without a leader. After losing their command from the Qin dynasty, the morale among the various tribes diverged, and the remnants of the Yan Kingdom had their own plans, making it impossible for them to reach a unified consensus.

Initially, everyone intended to retreat to the main camp to discuss and choose a new leader.

However, they couldn’t have dreamed that in less than ten miles back, they would end up on a road with no return!

Countless tribal warriors were terrified by the magical assaults unleashed by Wang Chen, and the advancing Hanhai Cavalry further shattered the last defense in their minds.

They screamed and scattered in all directions, with some even dropping their weapons.

As the cavalry guards on the left and right were overwhelmed by the fleeing soldiers, chaos erupted, and people and horses fell in disarray.

Everyone trampled on each other, desperately trying to escape.

But because there were so many people surrounding them, it was hard to break free. Thus, some hot-tempered tribal warriors raised their battle axes and fiercely chopped down on their blocking comrades.

Although they still retained some rationality and targeted either the Yan or warriors from other tribes, this very action ignited larger scale infighting and self-slaughter!

The Qin Army officers, who tried their utmost to stop the counterattack, were left wide-eyed in disbelief, their feelings indescribable.

They thought that even though Wang Chen was as powerful as a deity, with so many warriors present, they would simply need to sacrifice lives to defeat him.

As for the thousands of cavalry behind, it would be even easier to deal with them.

However, it’s not the god-like opponent one fears, but the pig-like teammates; these seemingly fierce tribal warriors fell apart under the magical assaults, fleeing for their own lives and completely ignoring the orders given.

In a fit of rage, a Qin Army officer drew his weapon and fiercely swung at the fleeing warriors: “Do not run! Those who disobey shall die!”

His strength was great, and each strike was fatal as he took down three fleeing soldiers in quick succession, his eyes turning red with fury.

To this officer, slaying the fleeing soldiers was only natural.

However, he forgot that he was not killing his own troops but a group of “barbarians.”

The surrounding tribal warriors were enraged and, without prior agreement, surged forward, wielding their battle axes and long knives at him.

The Qin Army officer was shocked, hastily defending against several blows, but ultimately, a battle axe cleaved open his back, and he collapsed into a pool of blood.

His tragic death seemed to open Pandora’s box, as other Qin Army officers in supervisory positions were also killed one by one.

Only a few quick-witted individuals with exceptional skills managed to slip into the chaotic crowd and escape with the masses, thus avoiding disaster.

At this point, the Enemy Army’s defeat was already irreversible.

Wang Chen drove his chariot, charging through the crowd, as the four powerful horses, protected and enhanced by magic, knocked aside the enemies in their path, while the wheels ruthlessly crushed unfortunate souls beneath them.

Unstoppable!

Wang Chen’s assaults were not blind; when he saw where the enemy’s formation was intact and where resistance was being organized, he would first unleash a Meteor Shower and then charge in again.

No one could stand in his way!

Under this relentless barrage of assaults, the Enemy Army disintegrated completely, with over two hundred thousand warriors fleeing in disarray, many trampled to death in the chaos.

As Wang Chen charged ahead, three thousand elite cavalry of Hanhai followed closely behind to expand their victory. Knight after knight rode back and forth, their battle blades dulled from relentless strikes.

Each warrior and every steed was drenched in blood, and a thick aura of slaughter rose to the heavens.

Later, after tallying the losses, it was revealed that nearly five hundred of the three thousand cavalrymen who fought alongside Wang Chen had fallen in battle, while the remaining two thousand were reorganized into a fierce cavalry unit. For the next ten years, they would achieve countless military exploits, their fame spreading far and wide!

At that moment, they were consumed by a fierce frenzy, their minds fixated on a single thought:

To kill!

The pursuit lasted two hours before finally coming to an end.

The fleeing enemy army collapsed their own camp in their haste, leaving behind all their supplies and a field littered with corpses as they escaped into the vast wilderness.

Before the sun set, Wang Chen halted his chariot.

Though he still had the strength to continue fighting, his Hanhai Cavalry had reached their limits; many horses had collapsed from exhaustion, and there were significant casualties.

After all, among the enemy ranks were some formidable Strongest.

Most importantly, this victory was already glorious enough; further pursuit would serve no purpose.

Thus, Wang Chen ordered a return to Hanhai City.

Upon their return, Wang Chen and his knights were greeted by throngs of citizens lining the streets of the county capital. The county governor himself led the officials out of the city to welcome them, their cheers echoing to the skies!

That evening, the county governor hosted a banquet at his residence to celebrate Wang Chen’s triumph, declaring three days of festivities in Hanhai City.

However, Wang Chen had no patience for hollow pleasantries. He raised a goblet in a perfunctory toast and then spoke bluntly: “Issue my command: from this day forth, summon five thousand cavalry; you will be responsible for their weapons and equipment, as well as provisions.”

The county governor was stunned and couldn’t help but ask, “Grandmaster, what is this for…?”

“An expedition to the west!”

Wang Chen set down the goblet and declared in a deep voice, “I will lead the troops to crush the traitors!”

If the enemy could march forth, so could he. As the saying goes, “It would be impolite not to return the favor.” Since the Qin sought to restrain Great Zhou’s strength from the direction of Hanhai County, he would march out from Hanhai City and annihilate all tribes involved in the rebellion.

Then he would strike deep into the heart of Qin territory!

This was to repay violence with violence, blood with blood!

“But…”

The county governor’s aged face twisted in distress. “Grandmaster, without the empress’s decree, I lack the authority to issue a recruitment order. This matter may require further deliberation.”

“Please reconsider!”

He subtly signaled to a few officials nearby, who quickly chimed in, “Yes, yes, Grandmaster, this is a matter of great importance; please think it over!”

Wang Chen chuckled lightly and fixed his gaze on the county governor. “Is it truly impossible?”

The county governor hesitated, then mustered the courage to reply, “Grandmaster, it’s not that I defy your orders, but this concerns military matters. We must have the empress’s decree. I beg your understanding!”

“Insincere words, guilty conscience.”

Wang Chen said lightly, “I suspect your true concern isn’t the empress’s decree, but how to gather five thousand cavalry, weapons, and provisions, am I wrong?”

The county governor trembled and hastily defended himself, “That’s not true…”

With a swift motion, Wang Chen sent a head soaring into the air, and hot blood splattered onto the nearby officials.

The officials stood frozen, utterly dumbfounded.

The hall fell into a deathly silence!

“Why do some always think I am easy to persuade?”

Wang Chen’s cold gaze swept over their faces as he demanded, “Who else wishes to advise me?”