207: Wuzhangyuan, Zhuge Liang took a big step to create a celestial phenomenon!

Chapter 206: Wuzhangyuan, Zhuge Liang's One-Step Great Heavenly Elephant!

In the previous world, Li Chang'an needed a marshal to command the entire army.

But now, with Zhuge Liang present, Li Chang'an only needed to summon generals.

Back then, when Marquis Wu Zhuge led the Northern Expedition, what he lacked most were renowned generals.

Compared to the White Horse Volunteers, the Xuanjia Army needed a fierce general to charge into battle!

As the saying goes, 'No king surpasses Xiang Yu, no general surpasses Li Cunxiao!'

Among the many generals in the myriad worlds, Li Chang'an chose Li Cunxiao.

After all, in the world of the Tales of the Myriad Heavens, Li Cunxiao, with his eighteen riders, stormed Chang'an, earning him the title of the number one fierce general!

“Consuming 6000 Mortal World points, summoning the famous general Li Cunxiao!”

Li Chang'an was in the phase of expanding his influence, and what he needed most were fierce generals to open up new territories.

A few days later, the Brocade-Clad Guards stationed in Qingzhou brought Li Cunxiao to Li Chang'an.

Name: Li Cunxiao

Age: 25

Realm: First-rank Martial Artist (Early Stage Celestial Phenomenon Realm)

Talents: Command (First-Rank), Martial Dao (First-Rank), Military Strategy (Second-Rank)

Abilities: Command (First-Rank), Military Strategy (Third-Rank)

Affection: 100 (Die-hard loyalty)

Li Cunxiao, who excelled in martial arts, had a cultivation level comparable to Gu Dazu, being in the Early Stage Celestial Phenomenon Realm of a Martial Warrior.

“This subordinate Li Cunxiao greets my Lord!”

With a general for his cavalry, Li Chang'an was in high spirits.

“Cunxiao, from now on, my Xuanjia Army will be under your command.”

Li Cunxiao respectfully said, “This subordinate has already heard of the prestige of my Lord’s Xuanjia Army, and I am willing to serve diligently!”

“One day, this subordinate will lead the Xuanjia Army to trample Qingliang Mountain!”

Li Cunxiao knew that the enmity between Li Chang'an and Northern Liang was irreconcilable, and the King of Tang and the King of Northern Liang were bound to meet in a battle to the death.

Li Chang'an said, “Good, in a few days, we will use the Fan People to train the troops!”

Li Chang'an said this because Jiange Pass had already fallen.

Jiange Pass was known as a place where one man could hold off ten thousand.

It once held the record of holding out for three years.

But this time, it only held out against the Fan People for less than a month, which was utterly inconceivable.

According to intelligence from the Brocade-Clad Guards, several tooth generals among the Jiange Pass defenders had long been infiltrated by the Fan People.

Therefore, when three-fifths of the 30,000 defenders were lost, Jiange Pass surrendered.

In fact, at this time, the Fan People's army had also lost 60,000 men!

If they had gritted their teeth a little longer, Murong Fuyun would not have been able to hold on.

Strong fortresses are often breached from within, and Jiange Pass fell just like that.

The Fan People's army entered the pass and first massacred over 20,000 remaining defenders.

Then they split into several routes and began to wantonly plunder the common people and grain.

On the roads in the northern part of Western Shu Province, there were refugees everywhere.

A month later, Li Chang'an arrived at Wuzhangyuan with 10,000 men.

The 2,000 Bai Er Soldiers, 2,000 Modao Soldiers, 3,000 Xuanjia Army, and 3,000 White Horse Volunteers were all at full strength.

There were also over 2,000 people who had not yet received their fortunes, and Li Chang'an trained them according to the Bai Er Soldiers' methods.

The Fan People's army that entered Jiange Pass also underwent a change; Murong Fuyun had actually split his forces.

Only over 70,000 of the Fan People's army entered the pass to plunder.

They left 20,000 men at Jiange Pass to guard against the Gui Han Army following them.

The 70,000 men who entered the pass split into three routes to increase plundering efficiency.

Murong Fushun, the Fan People's prince, was leading 20,000 elite troops and was already advancing towards Wuzhangyuan.

Their destination was the granary located at Wuzhangyuan.

The border of Western Shu Province was now in complete chaos.

Border unrest had begun, and the common people were suffering greatly.

If the Fan People's 70,000-strong army had entered the pass all at once, Li Chang'an would not have wanted to confront them head-on.

Even if he could eliminate them, his own losses would not be small.

Now that Murong Fuyun had actually split his army into three routes, Li Chang'an could defeat them one by one!

After all, Li Chang'an needed to establish a foothold in the Western Regions, and sooner or later, he would have to destroy the Fan People.

Moreover, these Fan People occupied Jiange Pass, and Li Chang'an simply could not leave the pass.

Fighting the Fan People also allowed them to seize supplies and sustain the war through warfare.

“Report! Murong Fushun’s army has bypassed the granary a hundred li away and is heading straight for our army!”

“The Fan People’s infantry and cavalry each number 10,000, and are expected to arrive in half a day!”

The blind scholar Lu Xu could not help but laugh, “Is there such a good thing?”

“Could it be that my guess was right, that the Fan People and Northern Liang have a deal?”

“Murong Fushun is actually coming for Your Highness?”

Li Chang'an laughed, “If they don’t charge, the power of the Modao formation won’t be fully unleashed.”

“This King was just worrying about how to completely annihilate Murong Fushun.”

Modao Soldiers excelled at guarding the central army, and pursuing victory was not their strong suit.

A hundred li away.

Murong Fushun was now immensely pleased.

Inside the military tent, besides the infantry and cavalry generals, there were also several Esoteric Buddhism lamas.

These were monk generals from the Esoteric Buddhism White Sect supporting the Fan People, and three of them were in the Vajra Realm.

One lama said, “Your Highness, with 20,000 against 10,000 in this battle, the Fan People are sure to win!”

“The Great Master sent all three of us Esoteric Buddhism Vajra Realm experts to assist Your Highness, and we will surely annihilate all of Li Chang'an’s forces!”

A cavalry general said, “According to scout reports, Li Chang'an has dozens of wagons transporting grain, provisions, and money!”

“Could it be that the news from Northern Liang is accurate, that Li Chang'an is as rich as a nation!”

Murong Fushun licked his lips and said, “Capturing Li Chang'an will yield greater rewards than plundering a city!”

“Three Great Masters, all generals, you are the heroes who broke through Jiange Pass!”

“If we capture Li Chang'an today, there will be no shortage of rewards in slaves and land!”

“Everyone, follow me to achieve great deeds!”

The 20,000 Fan People's infantry and cavalry, in a mighty procession, charged towards Li Chang'an’s central army’s location.

Half a day later, the cavalry vanguard could already see Li Chang'an’s army.

They saw a dense, dark square formation of infantry, neatly arranged by the Wei River.

And Li Chang'an’s main camp was still a li away!

Murong Fushun felt a surge of confidence when he saw Li Chang'an’s formation.

“Li Chang'an doesn't know the ferocity of the Fan People’s cavalry!”

“He actually dares to use an infantry square formation to block cavalry!”

“If he had used cavalry to charge us, he might have had a slim chance.”

“But now, hmph hmph!”

In the military camp a hundred li away, the Xuanjia Army and White Horse Volunteers were ready to depart.

At this moment, Gu Dazu was somewhat anxious, because Zhuge Liang had actually gone to take charge of the infantry square formation!

Wasn't this a joke!

“Your Highness, are you really at ease letting the military advisor take such a risk?”

“He said he was about to have an Epiphany, and you believed his nonsense?”

Li Chang'an laughed, “With the Brocade-Clad Guards protecting him, his life is not in danger.”

“I am quite looking forward to seeing what kind of Epiphany the military advisor spoke of.”

Li Cunxiao was still very uneasy, “He’s fine at reading, but his martial arts are only Fifth-Rank.”

Ever since arriving at Wuzhangyuan, Zhuge Liang had often stared blankly for no reason.

He also frequently muttered about 'attacking the rebels in battle'.

Gu Dazu felt that he had become obsessed with his studies.

However, Li Chang'an did not think so.

The Confucian school's Epiphany emphasizes the connection between heaven and earth, and compassion for the world.

Wuzhangyuan, wasn't that the most tragic place for Marquis Wu Zhuge?

Within the infantry square formation.

The Modao Soldiers were arrayed, majestically forming the outer perimeter.

The Bai Er Soldiers, armed with bows and crossbows, were all waiting on the inner side.

Zhuge Liang, protected by layers of Bai Er Soldiers, silently watched the Fan People’s cavalry charging from afar.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The sound of hooves rumbled, and 10,000 Fan People’s cavalry were already charging towards the infantry square formation!

Zhuge Liang said in a deep voice, “Bai Er Soldiers, fire arrows!”

With a command, tens of thousands of crossbow bolts soared into the sky!

The Bai Er Soldiers' Marquis Wu Zhuge repeating crossbows fired ten arrows simultaneously!

A sky-darkening rain of arrows instantly fell into the midst of the Fan People’s cavalry!

With large numbers of men and horses falling, the Fan People’s cavalry suffered heavy losses!

However, once cavalry launched a charge, they could only push forward with all their might!

The frenzied Fan People’s cavalry charged one after another into the Modao formation!

Roaring shouts and battle cries filled the battlefield!

In an instant, by the banks of the Wei River, blood flowed like a river!

The Fourth-Rank Peak Mo Dao Veteran soldiers excitedly slaughtered the Fan People’s light cavalry!

This feeling was no different from a butcher cutting meat!

The battle cries of the Fan People’s cavalry filled Zhuge Liang’s ears.

“Charge!”

“Capture Li Chang'an alive!”

“Plunder Li Chang'an’s gold and silver!”

“Seize Li Chang'an’s grain and provisions!”

These arrogant and boisterous voices of the Fan People loudly entered Zhuge Liang's ears.

Especially upon hearing the words 'grain and provisions', Zhuge Liang felt the True Qi throughout his body surge!

True Qi continuously surged through his Meridians, and a deep-seated unwillingness within his Bloodline was Awakening!

Suddenly, Zhuge Liang, who was usually gentle, let out a furious roar audible for several li!

“Do not harm my Lord!”

Immediately after, the True Qi within Zhuge Liang’s body erupted outwards like an explosion!

Above the entire infantry formation, whirlwinds swirled!

Zhuge Liang furiously cursed, as if containing a bone-deep hatred!

“How dare you seize my grain and provisions! Unforgivable!”

“Grain and provisions move before the army!”

“Not a single grain or provision of our army shall be yielded!”

A wave of pressure surged into the sky, and streaks of fire emerged within the whirlwind!

The whirlwind surged powerfully, blowing from east to west towards the Fan People’s cavalry.

“Heavenly Elephant!”

“Confucian Great Heavenly Elephant!”

“The military advisor achieved Great Heavenly Elephant in one step!”

In the military camp, Gu Dazu was dumbfounded; Zhuge Liang had achieved the Celestial Phenomenon Realm just by reading!

Moreover, it was the Confucian Great Heavenly Elephant!

A Realm almost invincible below the Terrestrial Deity!

On the distant banks of the Wei River, gusts of easterly wind swept through!

Each whirlwind could blow a dozen cavalrymen off their horses!

Zhuge Liang was trying to control the suddenly erupting True Qi, triggering the Heavenly Elephant of whirlwinds and great fires.

“Oh, vast heavens, lend me the east wind!”

“Heaven sends down raging fire, attacking the rebels in battle!”

Fireballs, one after another, descended from the sky!

Each fireball could smash through a cavalryman’s chest!

Easterly Wind Assault, Rebel-Slaying Fire — these were the Heavenly Elephant Martial Skills Zhuge Liang had comprehended!

One by one, True Qi pressures like giant handprints slapped down, instantly killing dozens of cavalrymen!

This profound Confucian Cultivation Technique was suddenly comprehended in one night!

Gu Dazu heard very clearly that Zhuge Liang said not a single grain or provision would be yielded!

“Your Highness, our army has never lacked grain and provisions.”

“Why is the military advisor so obsessed with grain and provisions?”

“He actually achieved an Epiphany and broke through because the enemy wanted to seize our grain and provisions!”

Li Chang'an smiled without speaking, only able to marvel at the wonder of creation.

Marquis Wu Zhuge’s repeated Northern Expeditions were plagued by grain and provisions issues.

Wuzhangyuan and the lack of grain and provisions were intertwined; it was difficult for Zhuge Liang not to break through!

“The enemy cavalry charged our infantry three times but could not break through!”

“Now their morale is low, and their formation is in disarray!”

“Li Cunxiao, heed my command!”

Li Cunxiao cupped his hands and responded, “This subordinate is here!”

Li Chang'an said, “I order you to lead the Xuanjia Army and a thousand White Horse Volunteers to completely annihilate the Fan People’s army and capture Murong Fushun alive!”

Upon hearing the command, Li Cunxiao felt his blood boil as if it were about to explode!

“Understood!”

“Xuanjia Army, charge!”

“White Horse Volunteers, flank and slaughter!”

“The Fan People are mere clowns, ensure not a single one escapes!”

“Charge!”

Li Cunxiao and his horse were both clad in black armor, and his ten-foot-long horse lance gleamed with cold light!

He charged at the forefront, a black torrent like steel, instantly surging forth!

The White Horse Volunteers were deployed on both flanks, their strong horses flying like the wind, their longbows drawn to full tension!

Murong Fushun, who was still watching the battle from afar, was already as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

The elite Fan People’s cavalry could not break through Li Chang'an’s infantry square formation!

They charged three times in total!

Now the cavalry’s morale had plummeted to rock bottom!

Even more terrifying was that there were actually two Celestial Phenomenon Realm experts within an infantry square formation!

Northern Liang had never mentioned such news!

The three First-Rank Esoteric Buddhism Vajra Realm monks had all been sent into battle.

Otherwise, in terms of expert combat, the disparity would have been too great.

Even more infuriating was that at this moment, Li Chang'an’s cavalry actually charged forward!

Li Chang'an’s black-armored heavy cavalry actually possessed such exaggerated combat power!

Wherever the Xuanjia Army passed, horse lances danced wildly, comparable to high-speed Modao Soldiers!

With one thrust of a lance, both rider and horse of the Fan People’s light cavalry fell!

Of the 10,000 Fan People’s cavalry, 3,000 were shot dead by crossbows, and 3,000 were cut down by Modao Soldiers!

Under the Xuanjia Army’s assault, they had no power to resist whatsoever!

In just one encounter, they immediately collapsed at the first touch!

Li Cunxiao, leading the Xuanjia Army, fought with increasing ferocity, commencing a frenzied slaughter and crush!

With the combined archery of the White Horse Volunteers, in less than half an hour, the Fan People’s cavalry was completely annihilated!

The three Buddhist Vajra Realm experts fought against Gu Dazu and Zhuge Liang, the two Great Heavenly Elephant Realm experts.

Li Cunxiao, leading the Xuanjia Army, continued to charge towards Murong Fushun’s central army!

“Kill!”

“Capture Murong Fushun alive!”

“Xuanjia Army, charge! Invincible!”

Aside from a hundred or so close cavalry guards, Murong Fushun had only infantry left.

If these infantry turned and fled, they would be live targets for the Xuanjia Army and White Horse Volunteers.

“Warriors, form ranks and meet the enemy!”

However, the previous failed cavalry charge had greatly affected the morale of the entire army.

Murong Fuyun’s infantry morale was also severely damaged!

Li Cunxiao, covered in blood, was the first to charge into the enemy formation!

He rode his horse into the midst of the infantry, and each time his horse lance thrust out, it contained immense True Qi, instantly changing the color of heaven and earth!

Each strike inevitably tore apart dozens of people!

Li Cunxiao was like a frenzied meat grinder, slaughtering in the Fan People’s army!

Ever since the Xuanjia Army charged into the formation, the Fan People’s infantry formation instantly disintegrated!

They were all experts in charging and killing; where had they ever been charged by cavalry before!

Li Cunxiao, leading several hundred Xuanjia Army soldiers, desperately charged towards Murong Fushun!

“Murong Fushun, don’t run!”

The Xuanjia Army charged and slaughtered the Fan People’s infantry, while the White Horse Volunteers flanked from behind!

This war had become a one-sided massacre!

On Wuzhangyuan, there were Fan People soldiers’ corpses everywhere.

Zhuge Liang and Gu Dazu were fighting against the three Buddhist Vajra Realm experts.

These were the three strongest Disciples of the Esoteric Buddhism White Sect’s Great Master!

All of them were in the Buddhist Vajra Realm!

Gu Dazu’s Celestial Phenomenon Saber Qi and Zhuge Liang’s Confucian Great Heavenly Elephant were barely holding their own against the three Buddhist Vajra Realm experts.

A great lama chuckled, “We are Buddhist Vajra Realm experts!”

“Buddhists specialize in Vajra, how can our physical strength compare to you Jianghu Martial Warriors!”

The three great lamas glowed with golden light all over their bodies, their skin faintly emitting a golden sheen!

“Hiss!”

Suddenly, there was a soft whoosh of Sword Qi piercing the air!

A streak of Finger Profound Sword Qi instantly shot into the back of one of the lamas!

The first move of the Great River Sword Intent, 'The Great River Flows East, Washing Away All Waves'!