jdhmnovel Chapter 148 Defending the City
Chapter 148 Defending the City
The next day, as dawn broke, Wu Bailie led Gu Xuanchao's army, pressing towards the Ling Kingdom like a dark cloud.
Dust billowed, war drums thundered, and iron hooves shattered the tranquility of the land. A fierce battle concerning the fate of the Spirit Kingdom thus began without warning.
As dawn broke over the city, General Li Yi stood on the city wall, his eyes blazing as he gazed at the billowing dust rising from the distant horizon.
He had a vague premonition of something ominous, his brows furrowed, and he unconsciously gripped his longsword tighter.
"Deputy General Zhao Feng!" Li Yi called out in a deep voice.
"Your subordinate is here!" Zhao Feng responded and arrived with a solemn expression.
"Hurry and ride to the city government to inform the old general Wu Bailie that he has led a large army to the border. The situation is urgent, and he must make a decision immediately!"
Li Yi spoke rapidly, his tone revealing an unquestionable decisiveness.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Feng's expression hardened, realizing the seriousness of the situation.
He immediately turned around, mounted the warhorse that had been prepared, and with a clear whistle, the steed galloped off like an arrow towards the city.
Before long, Zhao Feng arrived at the city gate, dismounted, and jogged to the main hall, panting as he reported.
"Report! General, something terrible has happened. Wu Bailie's army has arrived, raising dust and thundering war drums. General Li Yi requests that you return to the city gate immediately to take charge of the situation."
General Lin Zhennan was reviewing military texts in the hall when he heard the news. He looked up abruptly, a sharp glint in his eyes.
He then stood up and said in a deep voice, "Alright, the old general will depart immediately. You go and inform all the generals to prepare for battle, and make sure the safety of the people in the city is ensured without any mistakes."
"Yes!" Zhao Feng accepted the order, turned around and rushed out to carry out the old general's command.
The old general quickly changed into his armor, took a long spear, strode out of the city, and mounted the warhorse that had been waiting for him.
Leading his personal guard, he sped towards the city wall, silently vowing, "The fate of the Spirit Kingdom rests on this battle."
With the arrival of the old general, the atmosphere on the city wall became even more solemn.
But in everyone's eyes gleamed an indomitable light, preparing them for the fierce battle to come.
The old general stood on the city wall, gazing at the overwhelming enemy army approaching from afar. His eyes showed no fear, only determination and unyielding spirit.
His generals stood ready, their faces filled with determination and courage.
Although last night's discussion failed to arrive at a perfect strategy, they all held in their hearts the unwavering belief to fight for the Spirit Kingdom until death.
"Pass down the order: the entire city is on high alert. All soldiers, ascend the city walls and prepare to meet the enemy."
The old general's voice was steady and powerful, piercing through the raging flames and clamor of war, reaching the ears of every soldier.
The soldiers below the city responded quickly. They put on their armor, picked up their weapons, and resolutely walked up the city wall step by step.
The defensive structures on the city walls, such as the arrow towers and gun emplacements, had been thoroughly inspected, ready to deliver a fatal blow as soon as the enemy got close.
Gu Xuanchao's army finally arrived at the city.
Wu Bailie rode a tall warhorse, holding a long spear, his eyes fixed intently on the old general on the city wall.
He let out a cold laugh, his voice echoing across the battlefield like thunder.
"Old man, do you think you can stop the iron cavalry of my Gu Xuan Dynasty with this small city?"
"Today, I, the prince, will surely raze the Ling Kingdom to the ground and make your land the territory of my Gu Xuan Dynasty."
Upon hearing this, the old general's lips curled into a cold smile, and his voice was equally loud.
"Wu Bailie, don't be so arrogant. The children of Ling Kingdom have never been afraid of powerful enemies."
Today we'll show you what a true warrior is.
No sooner had he finished speaking than a barrage of arrows suddenly rained down from the city wall, striking Gu Xuanchao's soldiers like a dense rain.
The enemy troops were immediately thrown into chaos, with men and horses falling and everything in disarray.
Gu Xuanchao's soldiers were numerous, and they quickly adjusted their formation, with shield bearers stepping forward to stabilize the position.
Upon seeing this, Wu Bailie roared in anger and personally dispatched an elite force to launch a fierce attack on the city gate.
Upon seeing this, the old general immediately ordered his soldiers to block the city gate with boulders and sandbags to prevent the enemy from breaking in.
At the city wall, a thrilling battle of attack and defense unfolded.
With the old general's order, the soldiers of Ling Kingdom fought even harder against Gu Xuanchao's attack.
Arrows rained down from the city walls, constantly striking the enemy soldiers climbing the ladders; each arrow was precise and deadly.
"Stay calm and don't panic!" the old general shouted, his voice echoing across the battlefield and inspiring every soldier.
Although the soldiers of the Gu Xuan Dynasty below the city wall were brave, their offensive gradually slowed down due to the tenacious resistance of the Ling Kingdom soldiers.
Wu Bailie stood on the front lines, his eyes blazing with fury, brandishing his spear and constantly directing his soldiers to charge forward.
"Everyone, charge! Take down the city wall!" Wu Bailie's voice was hoarse but firm.
He knew the importance of this battle. Once the city was captured, Gu Xuanchao's army would be able to advance unimpeded and strike at the heart of the Ling Kingdom.
Despite the overwhelming force of Gu Xuanchao's army, the soldiers of Ling Kingdom were not intimidated.
They fired arrows and threw down logs and stones, repeatedly repelling the enemy troops climbing the ladders.
Whenever enemy troops approached the city walls, they would launch a fierce counterattack with weapons such as spears and broadswords, forcing the enemy to retreat step by step.
"Soldiers, hold on! Everyone is giving it their all for their commander."
Our loved ones and families are relying on us to save them; we cannot afford to fail.
A general from the Spirit Kingdom shouted, his voice filled with strength and hope.
Inspired by their general, the soldiers of Ling Kingdom became even more determined to defend the city.
They cooperated and worked together to thwart Gu Xuanchao's offensive time and time again.
At this moment, one of Gu Xuanchao's soldiers finally scaled the city wall. Holding a long sword, he viciously lunged at the Ling Kingdom's soldiers.
However, before he could get close, a soldier from the Ling Kingdom pierced his chest with a spear and fell heavily to the ground.
"Hmph, trying to breach our city walls won't be that easy."
The soldiers of the Ling Kingdom roared, their eyes filled with determination and unyielding spirit.
As Gu Xuanchao's soldiers continued to climb, the battle on the city wall became increasingly fierce.
Every soldier from the Gu Xuan Dynasty who climbed the city wall faced fierce resistance from the soldiers of the Ling Kingdom.
As the battle continued, Gu Xuanchao's soldiers, with their tenacious perseverance and fierce offensive, continued to successfully scale the city walls.
Every time a soldier from the Gu Xuan Dynasty stepped onto the city wall, the soldiers of the Ling Kingdom would rush forward without hesitation and engage in a fierce battle with him.
"Kill!" a soldier from the Ling Kingdom roared, his longsword flashing like lightning, instantly cutting down a soldier from the Gu Xuan Dynasty.
The soldiers of Gu Xuanchao seemed endless, constantly climbing the cloud ladders, trying to break through the Ling Kingdom's defenses.
The battle on the city wall grew increasingly fierce, with soldiers falling every moment, but the soldiers of the Ling Kingdom held their ground and never retreated.
By this time, the logs and arrows on the city wall were almost exhausted.
The soldiers began anxiously searching for usable supplies.
But no matter how hard they tried, they could not fill this huge gap.
Just then, a general came running up covered in blood, his face filled with anxiety and helplessness.
"General, something terrible has happened! We've almost run out of logs and arrows in the city."
The general's voice trembled, as if he had reached the brink of despair.
The old general frowned upon hearing this, his gaze piercing through the smoke of battle as he stared at the fierce battlefield ahead.
He knew that the situation at this moment allowed no room for hesitation or delay.
"Pass down the order to have the craftsmen immediately begin making simple throwing tools."
At the same time, the city's residents were organized to collect everything usable, from tables and chairs to pots and pans—anything that could be used to defend against enemies was to be collected.
The old general's voice was firm and powerful, as if at this moment, he had condensed all his hopes and beliefs into these words.
A hint of surprise flashed in the general's eyes upon hearing this, but it quickly turned into a resolute light.
Under the old general's leadership, they never backed down.
Every crisis only makes them more united and resilient.
"Yes, General, I will take care of it right away."
The general responded loudly, then turned and strode away to carry out the order that concerned the safety of the entire city.
The battle on the city walls continued, but the soldiers of the Spirit Kingdom seemed to have gained new strength.
They fought back even harder against Gu Xuanchao's attacks, each strike filled with determination and courage.
Inside the city, the people responded to the old general's call and spontaneously organized themselves to send everything they could find to the front lines.
They provided a continuous stream of support to the soldiers defending the city.