abnabooks Chapter 105 Third-Rank Military Formation
Chapter 105 Third-Rank Military Formation
Chapter 105 Third-Rank Military Formation
Name: Lu Yuan
Age: 17
[Cultivation Technique: Fourth-Rank Cultivation Technique "Spring and Autumn Saber Technique" (1482/10000 Great Mastery)]
[The third-grade martial art, "Tiger Subduing Stance," has been mastered and its meridians opened (10291/30000, perfect).]
[Fourth-grade martial arts technique "Blood Refining Golden Bell Shield" (30134/30000 Perfection, Breakthrough required?)]
[Second-grade formation "One-Character Long Snake Formation" (60134/50000 entry momentum) additional effects: defense enhancement, entangling and killing, advance?]
[Second-Rank Kung Fu Technique: Rainstorm Arrow Technique (40356/50000 Entry Stance)]
Looking at the data above, Lu Yuan was very satisfied; he had made great progress in every technique.
Then, he said calmly, "Breakthrough."
As the sound rang out, a surge of rich blood energy erupted from his body, and he could clearly feel that his blood was undergoing tempering.
Strength and vitality are constantly increasing, and there is even a feeling of transformation.
The blood-red patterns on his body kept flashing.
Then, the specific data came to light.
[Fourth-Rank Cultivation Technique: Blood Refining Golden Bell Shield (134/50000 Entry Points)]
As his physical strength increased once again, Lu Yuan could clearly feel that now, with just his physical strength, without mobilizing his qi and blood, he could probably rival experts of the same realm, and with an overwhelming effect.
Immediately, a large number of insights into formations appeared in his mind.
It seems that I have studied military formations for countless years, and suddenly one day, my experience was elevated to a higher level.
The military formation has begun to advance.
[The Grade 3 Formation "Mountain-Shaking Copper Gate Formation" (134/1000 Minor Completion) Additional Effects: Super Defense, Mountain-Shaking and Earth-Shaking]
Upon seeing the introduction, a smile flashed in Lu Yuan's eyes.
As expected of a third-grade formation, once set up, it not only greatly increases one's own defense, but most importantly, it can unleash a death stomp once every incense stick's time.
It can cause small-scale ground fissures in mountainous areas.
If that's the case, then their infantry fighting ability is indeed quite strong.
Then, Lu Yuan opened his eyes, took out the brush, ink, paper and inkstone on the table, and drew out the formation diagram of the "Shaking Mountain Copper Gate Formation".
Then he addressed the outside, saying, "Wei Yong."
As the sound rang out, Wei Yong walked in. Zhou Xiong, after his breakthrough, had now been promoted to centurion.
As for Wei Yong, his cultivation has now reached the Refining Muscles stage, so Lu Yuan promoted him to centurion of his personal guard.
"My lord," Wei Yong said respectfully, clasping his hands in greeting.
He cherishes his current position very much, so he is always very careful in front of Lu Yuan.
It's very different from the past.
Lu Yuan had spoken to Wei Yong about this several times, but seeing that he still didn't change, he had no choice but to give up.
At this moment, he took out the drawn array diagram and said, "Take this away and have several centurions practice it. They must master these arrays in a short time."
Also, setting up this formation requires shields. Take my warrant to the siege equipment camp and collect three thousand shields. Tell them you don't want rattan shields, you want metal shields.
These two things should be done as soon as possible.
"Yes, sir," Wei Yong replied and withdrew.
As for Lu Yuan, he took out a map and began to study it. The place they were in was inside the pass in the western frontier, and this place was called Mentu Pass.
As reinforcements from various regions gradually arrived in recent days...
According to the Duke of Zhenyuan, the plan was to wait until the army was fully assembled before taking the initiative to go out of the pass to meet the enemy.
Lu Yuan estimated that the troops from all regions should be able to arrive in about half a month, at which point battle between the two sides would be inevitable.
The last time in northern Xinjiang, although it was a large-scale battle, to be honest, neither side really set up their formations for a full-scale fight.
This time, as a member of the central army, I'm afraid I'll be facing a real battlefield.
This was a fair and square battle, but also the most dangerous battle on the battlefield.
With hundreds of thousands of troops clashing head-on, even the most powerful generals, regardless of their special abilities or innate talents, are nothing more than ordinary officers on such a battlefield. A single misstep could lead to their demise.
However, Lu Yuan did not dislike such a large-scale battle; on the contrary, he was secretly looking forward to it.
As long as the soldiers under your command train the general's formation well, your side will still have a significant advantage even amidst a large army.
At that very moment, Duke Xiao Heng of Zhenyuan was in his command tent, also studying the map. His hair was already gray, and he was wearing a dark gold armor.
He was a renowned figure in the Imperial Guards and one of the few upright and incorruptible ministers among the nobility, who took it upon himself to uphold the nation's interests.
More than a dozen garrison commanders stood inside the tent; they were all officers of the Imperial Guard.
Each of them had a solemn expression.
After staring at the map for a moment, Duke Zhenyuan turned around and said solemnly, "According to the reports from the scouts, the Western Rong army should reach 300,000 in a month."
We launched a general offensive against Mentu Pass. Although this pass has been inspected and reinforced every year in recent years, we would be in a very passive position if we tried to defend it. The millions of people outside the city would also be threatened by the Western Rong.
It's too late for them to migrate now, so our proactive attack has completely blocked them a hundred miles away from the pass.
Then, he pointed to a marked location on the map and said, "Stone Forest Plain. Although it is full of stone forests, it is the only place where both sides can set up their formations."
A month later, a fierce battle was fought here against the Western Rong.
Xiao Heng had great confidence in the strength of the Imperial Guards. Although the Western Rong were not weak, he had a full 100,000 Imperial Guards under his command.
There shouldn't be any problem with a fight.
If we can defeat the Western Rong in one battle, it will save us a lot of trouble.
Moreover, judging from the small-scale battles fought between the two sides in the past few days, the Imperial Guards hold the advantage over the Western Rong army.
A month ago, the Dayong army and the Western Rong army had already started fighting. However, the border troops gathered from various places were not allowed to participate. Only the Imperial Guards went into battle.
In battle, the latter has a significant advantage.
"Commander Xiao, what should we do with the border troops coming from all over the country?" a general of the Imperial Guard stepped forward and asked.
The black scales of the armor supported his exceptionally robust physique, and his aura was powerful as he stood still. If Lu Yuan were here, he would realize that although this person was only a garrison general, his cultivation level should be above that of the Marquis of Jiu Sai.
They truly deserve to be called the Imperial Guards; the border troops are simply no match for them.
"Once the border troops from various regions have arrived, there are expected to be 300,000 men. A month later, they will be deployed at the forefront of the Stone Forest Plain, organized by their respective military commands."
Their task was to block the first wave of the Western Rong's attack and to deplete their forces as much as possible.
The Imperial Guards will follow behind, waiting until the Western Rong army is exhausted before engaging in battle.
Xiao Heng said in a deep voice, knowing that this would put immense pressure on the border troops.
But as the saying goes, a kind heart cannot command an army, and he didn't want to do this, but he had no other choice.
The Western Rong are too strong; it's practically impossible to win this battle without suffering any losses.
"Yes, sir!"
The generals below did not perceive anything amiss.
This is war. As soldiers, we are all prepared to give our lives in order to win.
Even if one day, in order to achieve victory, they are pushed to the forefront, no one will complain.
"Alright, then everyone prepare yourselves. In the coming days, we should launch small-scale attacks as frequently as possible. That way, the pressure on the border troops might be a little less in a month." After saying this, Duke Zhenyuan waved for everyone to leave.
When he was all alone in the tent, he couldn't help but sigh.
After this battle, it is unknown how many of these border troops who gathered will remain.
Lu Yuan was unaware of these things, and even if he had, he wouldn't have had a better solution at this time.
The only thing I can do is improve my own abilities and those of my subordinates as quickly as possible.
A month has passed in the blink of an eye.
Lu Yuan devoted himself to cultivation almost every day, while his army practiced formations.
Meanwhile, the number of border troops arriving from various places is increasing.
On this day, Lu Yuan was in his tent drinking with Li Feng, a captain from the northern frontier. Li Feng was also under Hong Cheng's command and guarded Qing Shi Fortress. His cultivation level was now at the late True Yuan stage.
He's quite skilled.
At this moment, he raised his head and said, "Have you heard? The Western Rong army has already gathered together, and they'll probably start fighting in the next day or two. Are you confident?"
Lu Yuan saved Li Feng's life, and they've been spending a lot of time together in the past month, so their relationship is quite good now.
"Whether you have confidence or not, you have to go for it. Once you've come this far, there's no room for retreat."
Li Feng nodded and glanced at Lu Yuan: "What you said makes sense. We have no choice, but with your strength, your chances of survival are very high if you can kill three times as many enemies."
Then you can get another third-class merit award. Work hard!
The Zhenyuan Guild will be watching the battle in person this time. If he takes a liking to you, you'll be in luck if you join the Imperial Guard.
Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow: "The Imperial Guards do indeed have much better treatment and equipment than the Border Army."
"Moreover, the Imperial Guards are also responsible for suppressing sects that do not respect the laws of the court, as well as supervising the city guards and border troops in various places. Their jurisdiction is extremely wide."
The imperial guards under the command of the Zhenyuan Duke were called the Divine Imperial Guards. They were generally responsible for protecting the imperial city, and the cultivation speed in that place was extremely fast.
This is also why many people want to join the Imperial Guard.
Li Feng's words made Lu Yuan nod, and he continued, "Since the Imperial Guards are so powerful, it won't be easy to get in."
"That's for sure. Even ordinary centurions in the border army might not be able to serve as soldiers in the Imperial Guard. It depends not only on their strength but also on their potential."
"It can be said that those who enter the Imperial Guard are all people with great potential. Marquis Jiu Sai once served in the Imperial Guard, but because his potential was exhausted in the later stages and he came from humble background, he only became a border marquis," Li Feng said in a low voice.
Lu Yuan's eyes flashed.
It's unclear what he was thinking, but the two drank until late at night before Li Feng finally left.
Lu Yuan also took a rest.
Nothing happened that night, and I just woke up the next day.
"Waaaaah!"
A powerful horn sounded.
Lu Yuan knew that war had begun. Looking at Wei Yong, who was running towards him, he said, "Notify the army to assemble!"
"Yes, sir!"
After responding, Wei Yong withdrew.
A moment later, the three thousand men gathered together.
Lu Yuan looked at the direction the commander's flag was slowly moving and said, "Let's go."
After the military order was issued, the army began to assemble at the front.
At the same time, the Imperial Guards began to advance towards the outskirts of the city. Zhang Zhe was at the rear of the army, leading his men with a triumphant look on his face.
Bai Hong followed closely behind. After Zhang Zhe's wedding, he was assigned to the latter's side to provide advice and teach Zhang Zhe military tactics.
Although I felt somewhat helpless about my apprentice's decision to marry into the family, I've come to terms with it now that he's reached this point.
Zhang Zhe's dream is to cultivate a famous general. Now he is a captain in the Imperial Guard. In any case, he has taken the first step.
After all, none of his past disciples had ever become members of the Imperial Guard.