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Chapter 1495 - 1488: Life Cannot Bind the Dragon

Chapter 1495: Chapter 1488: Life Cannot Bind the Dragon

Light Cavalry lacks the powerful charge of heavy cavalry, so even though they were numerous, they were momentarily stalled by the obstruction of the Pikemen. The Demon Clan’s line infantry seized this opportunity, immediately raising their muskets and firing at them.

As previously mentioned, the horses of Kyushu are exceptionally tall, almost all exceeding two meters, making the riders on horseback very prominent targets, allowing the line infantry to shoot at the cavalry over the heads of their comrades in front.

For these cavalrymen to avoid this, the best strategy would be to dismount and engage in melee combat. However, once they dismounted, they would completely lose the mobility that characterizes cavalry, leaving them powerless against the ferociously advancing enemy.

The Pikemen at the forefront of the formation were soldiers from the Demon Clan, because the Demon Clan commanders were uncertain whether these cavalrymen were also infected with the epidemic, they had no choice but to let their own troops take the front, keeping the cavalry and Kyushu’s line infantry apart to avoid cross-infection.

In close-range volley fire, the cavalry suffered significant casualties; with each volley, at least a hundred men fell from their horses. The horses, under threat, ran wild, severely disrupting the cavalry formation.

Aware that the situation was dire, the cavalry started to dismount and fight on foot. It must be said that these men were quite formidable, many of them being cultivators with complete combat will.

But even so, they failed to inflict much damage, basically charging up and dying for nothing, accomplishing nothing.

It’s likely that these men were ill, which is why they appeared so frail. How strong cultivators can be in battle is something not only Cheng Ziang is aware of, but every soldier in the Demon Clan’s army engaged in combat is profoundly experienced.

Yet, under the effects of illness, these men couldn’t even break through the Demon Clan army’s Pikemen formation and were firmly trapped, while the cavalry, having lost their mobility and charge on horseback, were also shot down by muskets.

Seeing his own side gradually taking control, the Demon Clan commander immediately issued an order, instructing Kyushu’s line infantry to begin retreating and to stay alert, disengaging from the infection range. Simultaneously, some of the Demon Clan’s light cavalry started to regroup, taking the place of the line infantry, and continuing to fire upon these cavalrymen.

Just as the Demon Clan army had adjusted its formation, a burst of angry roars erupted from the cavalry formation, followed by several bursts of Qi Force, which instantly tore through more than a dozen Demon Clan soldiers and carved several gaps in the spear formation.

"That’s Yichuan Long!" Cheng Ziang couldn’t help but exclaim upon hearing this voice.

"Brother, my brother!" Hearing Yichuan Long’s voice, Yichuan Ying became so agitated she cried out and struggled to rush into the crowd.

"Don’t go over there, Old Hu, hold her back!" Cheng Ziang, while holding onto Yichuan Ying firmly, shouted to Hu Daoke.

"Okay, I’ve got this." Hu Daoke rushed over promptly and took control of Yichuan Ying to prevent her from acting rashly. Cheng Ziang then drew his long knife, intently watching the chaotic enemy lines.

At this time, the charging cavalry were mostly dead, with the horses either startled and fleeing or lying on the ground. Yichuan Long, like a trapped beast, stood in the formation, holding a long sword, his eyes blood-red.

He looked haggard and disheveled, his body smeared with the blood of his comrades. Although a cultivator, Yichuan Long at this moment lacked the spirit of a cultivator, standing unsteadily as if he could collapse at any moment.

In the face of this trapped beast, the Demon Clan army seemed to have an unspoken agreement not to immediately swarm and finish him off but instead began to distance themselves from him, reforming a surrounding formation.

Before long, Yunji, accompanied by a host of Demon Clan generals, reached the front lines. Upon seeing Yichuan Long, Yunji hurriedly spoke: "Yichuan Long, surrender. You have no way out, we can help treat you if you lay down your weapons."

"So, you’re the Demon Clan commander, huh? You truly are despicable, to use such methods against us," Yichuan Long said through gritted teeth, his speech not very fluent, gasping heavily for breath.

"This is a war of life and death, why did you expect us to play by the rules?" Yunji said calmly, her expression unchanged.

"I’d heard that the Ghost Race had ways to deal with us, but I didn’t expect you would actually seek them out for help. It seems I was careless and didn’t notice your movements," Yichuan Long said, his eyes showing a look of regret.

"You once thought cultivators were invincible in this world, yet you suffered a loss on Aximiya Island. So many years have passed, yet you still haven’t learned any lessons from experience," Yunji said, shaking her head in disappointment.

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"I had expected you to employ despicable methods against me, but I never imagined you would stoop to such deplorable lows, haha..." Yichuan Long revealed a mocking smile.

"Humph," faced with Yichuan Long’s mockery, Yunji chuckled, completely unfazed. After a pause, she once again spoke formally, "I’m asking you now, will you surrender or not? You don’t have much time left to decide."

"Behind me stands the Yichuan Clan, if I surrender, what would become of them?" Yichuan Long said.

"As long as your father is willing to lay down his arms, we will treat him with courtesy. You should know, within West Outer Heaven, there are many from Kyushu living peacefully under the rule of the Demon Clan," Yunji explained.

"To kneel before you and be governed by you, what a joke," Yichuan Long suddenly became enraged, pointing at Yunji and cursing furiously.

"I gave you a chance, don’t push your luck," Yunji said with a stern face.

"Yichuan Long, surrender. Since they said they can heal you, just surrender!" Cheng Ziang couldn’t help but come to the front line, shouting towards Yichuan Long.

"It’s you..." The moment he saw Cheng Ziang, Yichuan Long’s gaze instantly became vacant. His eyes wandered until they saw Yichuan Ying not far away, and then his expression turned steely.

"Even if not for the sake of the Yichuan Clan, consider your sister. If you die, what will become of her?" Cheng Ziang said sincerely.

He truly meant what he said, for he genuinely did not wish to see a man like Yichuan Long die in such a disgraceful way in such a place.

"Didn’t I ask you to take her away? Why have you brought her here, to threaten me?" Clearly misunderstanding Cheng Ziang’s intentions, Yichuan Long pointed at him and started berating furiously.

"I have no intention of threatening you, nor would I allow the Demon Clan to use her to threaten you," Cheng Ziang declared righteously, "it was Yichuan Ying who chose to stay behind, she refused to retreat to the rear no matter what."

"Is that so..." Hearing his words, Yichuan Long’s expression gradually eased. He lowered his head, breathing deeply several times, then looked up and cracked a smile, "I’m truly sorry for letting her see me in such a pathetic state."

"Yichuan Long, don’t be so stubborn, set aside your prejudices and surrender," Cheng Ziang urged earnestly.

"What a joke, I am Yichuan Long, I am the Yichuan Clan’s hope. How can I possibly surrender!" Yichuan Long retorted stubbornly.

"What about her, though? You claim to be the Yichuan Clan’s hope, but who will become her hope?" Cheng Ziang, pointing at Yichuan Ying, shouted emotionally.

"I have already entrusted her to you, now you are her hope," Yichuan Long said with a pained expression as he closed his eyes, "I am Yichuan Hong’s son, I must battle for my clan, so I can have no distractions, which is why I left her in your care. Today, if I can die for the Yichuan Clan, it is an obligation I cannot shirk."

"Why must it be this way, why? Isn’t Yichuan Ying more important than the clan?" Cheng Ziang seemed to be affected by his emotions, becoming agitated.

"To forsake the individual for the family, to forsake the family for the greater good, I thought you could understand such aspirations," Yichuan Long said again with a smile.

"I cannot understand it..." Cheng Ziang uttered this insincere statement, then closed his eyes in pain.

"You truly are a man, Yichuan Long. Indeed, in life one cannot bind a dragon, and in death, one cannot subdue a phoenix. What a pity," Yunji said, shaking her head regretfully while signaling with a gesture to shoot.

"Wait a moment!" Just as Cheng Ziang finished speaking, the sound of simultaneous gunfire erupted.

Not far off, Yichuan Long was hit by several shots, sparks flying off his armor as blood spurted from his wounds. He cried out in pain and quickly propped himself up with his long sword, supporting his body.

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