Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest
Chapter 1083: 1083: Western Expedition (Part 2)

Chapter 1083: Chapter 1083: Western Expedition (Part 2)

Defeat cascaded like a collapsing mountain.

The greatest problem with the enemy forces was their lack of leadership. Without the commander from Great Qin, the several tribesmen had varying loyalties, and with the remnants of the Yan State also harboring their own ambitions, unifying their thoughts was simply impossible.

Originally, everyone intended to retreat to the main camp for further discussions to elect a new commander.

But what they didn’t expect, in their wildest dreams, was that the short journey of less than ten miles back would turn into a road of no return!

Countless tribal warriors were terrified by the spell cast by Wang Chen, and the quickly following Hanhai Cavalry shattered their last psychological defenses.

They screamed and ran in all directions, some even abandoning their weapons.

The flanking cavalry, meant to protect both sides, were thrown into chaos by the stampeding soldiers, resulting in a scene of unmitigated disarray.

They trampled over each other, only seeking to escape by any means necessary.

But due to the crowd being too dense, escaping was nearly impossible, so some of the more hot-tempered tribal warriors swung their war axes ruthlessly at their comrades blocking the way.

Although they retained some semblance of rationality—targeting either Yan People or warriors from other tribes—

this exact behavior sparked even larger-scale infighting and fratricide!

The Qin Army officers who tried their utmost to stop the mêlée gaped in disbelief, their emotions impossible to articulate with words.

In their eyes, Wang Chen, who single-handedly pursued them, was as strong as demons and gods. With so many warriors, using a human wave attack, they surely could have overwhelmed him.

As for the few thousand cavalry behind him, they seemed even easier to deal with.

Yet, what’s to be feared is not a godlike opponent but pig-headed allies. These seemingly fierce tribal warriors disintegrated under the spell’s impact, each concerned only with their own survival, completely disregarding their orders.

In a fit of rage, a Qin Army officer drew his saber and struck at the fleeing soldiers: “No one runs! Those who defy orders die!”

He was strong, his blade was lethal, and he rapidly cut down three deserters in succession.

His eyes turned bloodshot from the killing.

In the eyes of this Great Qin man, as an officer, it was only right and proper to kill deserters.

However, he forgot that those he killed were not his actual subordinates but a group of “barbarians.”

The surrounding tribal warriors were all infuriated and converged on him in a furious charge, greeting him with axes and sabers.

The Great Qin officer was horrified. He fended off a few blows, but a war axe brutally split open his back.

He soon fell into a pool of blood.

His tragic death seemed to open Pandora’s box, as other Qin Army officers who supervised the battle were also chopped down to death.

Only an extremely small number of them, quick-witted and highly skilled, darted into the chaotic crowd at the fastest speed and managed to escape the disaster by fleeing with the rest.

By this point, the enemy’s collapse was utterly irretrievable.

Wang Chen controlled his chariot, dashing wildly through the throng; the four horses, protected and empowered by mana, knocked enemies aside, and the chariot wheels mercilessly crushed those unlucky enough to fall under them.

He was unstoppable!

Wang Chen’s charge was not aimless; wherever he saw an intact enemy formation or resistance being organized, he would first cast Meteor Fire Rain, then charge through once more.

None could stand in his way!

Under relentless assaults and crushing charges, the enemy forces completely disintegrated. Over two hundred thousand soldiers fled in every direction, countless dying from being trampled over one another.

And as Wang Chen led the charge to the front, three thousand Elite Hanhai Cavalry followed close behind to expand the victory. Each knight, back and forth, blunted their sabers from extensive use.

Each man, each horse, was splattered with copious blood, with the dense Evil Qi piercing the Firmament.

Latter statistics revealed that nearly five hundred of the three thousand cavalrymen who followed Wang Chen into battle died; the remaining over two thousand were reassembled and expanded into a formidable iron-blooded cavalry. Over the following decades, they fought in countless campaigns, north and south, establishing a legendary reputation throughout the world!

And at this moment, they were engulfed in a tremendous frenzy, with only one thought in their minds.

That was to kill!

The pursuit battle lasted for four hours before it finally ended.

The defeated army, in their retreat, had collapsed their own camps, leaving behind all their supplies and a field strewn with corpses as they fled into the vast wilderness.

Before the sun set, Wang Chen halted his chariot.

Although he still had the strength to continue fighting, the Hanhai Cavalry following him had reached their limit. Many of their warhorses had run to death, and there were not a few casualties.

After all, there were some experts and strong fighters among the enemy.

The most important thing was that this victory was already splendid enough, and continuing the pursuit held no additional significance.

Therefore, Wang Chen ordered a return to Hanhai City.

Upon returning to Hanhai City, Wang Chen and his group of knights were greeted by the jubilant multitudes of the Prefectural City, with the Prefectural Governor himself leading officials out of the city to welcome them, with cheers that echoed through the Clouds!

That evening, the Prefectural Governor held a banquet at his mansion to celebrate Wang Chen’s victory and declared a three-day celebration in Hanhai City.

However, Wang Chen couldn’t be bothered to exchange pleasantries with them. He drank a cup of wine as a gesture of courtesy, then said bluntly: “Issue my decree, from this day forth, draft five thousand cavalry. You are responsible for their weapons, equipment, and rations.”

The Prefectural Governor was taken aback and couldn’t help asking: “State Preceptor, this is…”

“A western expedition!”

Wang Chen set down his wine cup and declared in a stern voice: “I will lead the troops to suppress the rebellion!”

If the enemy dares to come, so shall I. It’s only proper to respond in kind. Since Great Qin wishes to engage Great Zhou’s forces from Hanhai Prefecture’s direction, then he will march out from Hanhai City and wipe out all the tribes involved in the rebellion.

And then invade Great Qin’s territory!

This is called a tooth for a tooth, blood for blood!

“But…”

The Prefectural Governor’s old face was wrinkled as he voiced his concerns: “National Master, without an imperial edict from the Empress, I don’t have the authority to issue a conscription order. We might need to take our time planning this.”

“Please think it over!”

He surreptitiously signalled to several officials nearby, who quickly chimed in: “Indeed, National Master, this is a grave matter, please reconsider!”

Wang Chen chuckled and looked at the Prefectural Governor, asking: “Really, it can’t be done?”

The Prefectural Governor hesitated before replying, steeling himself: “National Master, it’s not that I am disobeying orders, but this matter concerns important military affairs, and must have the Empress’ imperial edict. Please understand!”

“Disingenuous, with a thief’s guilty conscience.”

Wang Chen spoke lightly: “I guess what you’re actually concerned about is not the issue of her Majesty’s imperial edict, but rather how to muster five thousand cavalry, their equipment, and supplies, right?”

The Prefectural Governor trembled and hurriedly tried to defend himself: “I’m wrongly accused…”

Wang Chen raised his hand and a head flew up into the sky, its hot blood spattering on a few of the officials nearby.

These officials stood frozen, as if turned to stone.

Inside the hall, there was dead silence!

“Why is it that there are always people who think that I’m easy to talk to?”

Wang Chen’s gaze swept over the faces of these individuals as he spoke menacingly: “Who else wishes to persuade me?”

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