redvbooks Chapter 2674 Heavenly Emperor's Skills, Stage 3
Chapter 2674 Heavenly Emperor's Skills, Stage 3
Chapter 2674 Heavenly Emperor's Skills, Third Stage
Two thousand cavalrymen were marching across the plains of Shenglan Road, the column winding forward in a long snake formation, the sound of their hooves rhythmic and muffled, raising a trail of dust.
As they drew ever closer to the troop transport vehicle's destination, Wang Yu reined in his horse and rode through the central army, his gaze occasionally sweeping across the distant horizon. Li Yuanba and his accompanying Celestial Beings flanked him on their horses, one on each side.
After marching for half a month, both men and horses were exhausted, but everyone knew that once they were on the railcar, they would soon reunite with Su Lie. At that time, they could rest and recuperate without worry.
Just then, a glimmer of light appeared in the sky ahead.
The orange-red lights stood out against the blue sky, and then the second, the third, and five more Kongming lanterns rose up, swaying in the wind as they drifted upwards.
Upon seeing the red signal, Wang Yu's pupils constricted: "Enemy attack!"
This is a method of early warning in the military. Often, when scouts discover enemy cavalry charging, it is already too late to report back.
Given the speed of cavalry raids, even if scouts report back immediately after discovering the enemy, the main force behind them won't have much time to prepare.
This explains why soldiers are so afraid of being ambushed by cavalry during marches, as the most elite armored soldiers in the army do not wear armor during long marches.
Xue Rengui was able to defeat Ji Chengfu with fewer troops because he gained an advantage through a cavalry raid. The most elite soldiers in the army were unable to move up in time, and many soldiers were trampled flat by Xue Rengui's iron hooves before they even had time to put on their armor.
It is precisely because, in many cases, even if scouts discover an approaching cavalry, there is not enough time for them to react, that this method is used to provide early warning, thus buying more time for the main army in the rear.
Even though the extra time gained may not actually be much, on the battlefield, every second can sometimes affect the outcome of the entire battle.
Red represents cavalry, and the greater the number, the more urgent the enemy situation. The meaning of five lamps is self-evident.
"Halt the advance and prepare to defend against the enemy."
The bugle call suddenly rang out, deep and urgent, instantly shattering the tranquility of the march.
The two thousand Greedy Wolf heavy cavalry reacted almost simultaneously. The long serpent formation quickly contracted, with the outer cavalry moving inwards. Warhorses neighed and armor clashed, yet there was no sign of chaos.
In a short while, the original marching formation had been transformed into a wedge formation, which is the most powerful formation for cavalry charges.
The Greedy Wolf Battalion, as a heavy cavalry unit, has never been a defensive force; their only defense is offense.
Fortunately, since the distance to the next troop transport point after crossing the river was not far, Wang Yu did not order his soldiers to remove their armor before advancing. Even the Greedy Wolf Battalion would remove their armor if it were a long march.
At the same time, the thousands of auxiliary soldiers accompanying the convoy were also moving. They quickly formed a makeshift circular formation around the supply wagons. The wagons were pushed to the outer edge, creating a temporary barrier. The auxiliary soldiers hid behind the wagons, their spears thrusting out diagonally through the gaps.
As auxiliary troops of elite battalions, they possess a certain level of combat capability, unlike the auxiliary troops of ordinary cavalry who are essentially farmers.
Wang Yu sat upright on his horse, his gaze passing over his own troops who were arrayed in formation, and looking in the direction from which the bugle call came.
On the horizon, a crimson line was slowly appearing. "Great Martial Flying Dragon Cavalry!" Wang Yu murmured to himself as he saw the menacing fire dragon on the distant battle banner.
Back during the war against the Western Rong, Wang Yu had personally witnessed the heroic bearing of this top cavalry of the Great Wu. He wasn't exactly familiar with this cavalry, but he was certainly not unfamiliar with them, so he recognized them immediately.
"This is no easy opponent!" After recognizing the other party, Wang Yu couldn't help but feel annoyed at the trouble he was in.
No cavalry force in the world, given equal numbers, could confidently claim to be able to defeat their opponent, let alone now that they are outnumbered.
As the leader of the five flying cavalry of the Great Wu, the Flying Dragon Cavalry is definitely the elite among the elite camps. Only the most outstanding among the other four flying cavalry are qualified to be selected. This army is made up of the best of all the elite camps, so its combat power is naturally extremely strong.
Among the five Black Cavalry units of the Great Han Dynasty, Wang Yi's unit was equipped with iron armor and warhorses by Wang Yu, allowing each rider to have five horses. This unit was modeled after the Flying Dragon Cavalry.
"Greedy Wolf Heavy Cavalry, prepare to charge!" At this moment, Wang Yu didn't have time to think and immediately gave the order.
Cavalry need to charge to accumulate enough horsepower, rather than passively waiting for the enemy cavalry to charge.
In fact, they have already fallen into a disadvantage in this regard.
"kill!"
With a roar from Wang Yu, the two thousand Greedy Wolf heavy cavalry moved at his command. The warhorses strode forward simultaneously, starting slowly, then quickening to a gallop, and finally breaking into a full-throttle charge.
The iron hooves pounded on the grass, splashing up dirt and grass clippings, and the dull rumble instantly drowned out everything else.
Wang Yu took the lead, charging ahead, while Li Yuanba and the two Celestials accompanying him, a total of three riders, instinctively protected Wang Yu on either side, and followed suit as they rode off.
"Ding! Wang Yu's skill, Heavenly Emperor, has been activated."
Heavenly Emperor: One with the destiny of Ziwei, the bearing of an emperor, the chosen one, only those with the destiny of the imperial star can awaken.
Note: This skill is formed by the host's acquired fortune and destiny changes, and is currently in its final stage.
Effect 1: Chosen One, protected by the heavens, immune to all negative suppression and sealing skill effects, and immune to half of the negative suppression effects on the entire army.
Effect 2: The destiny of Ziwei, with purple aura coming from the east. When two armies are engaged in battle and you are present, the command of all your troops increases by 1, the combat strength of all your soldiers increases by 1, and the morale, combat power, fighting spirit, etc. of the entire army all increase slightly. When you personally charge into battle, the combat strength of your entire army increases by another 1. When you personally command the entire army, the command of all your troops increases by another 1.
Thirdly, when handling government affairs, offering advice, or recruiting talent, one's political, intellectual, and charismatic attributes will be improved to a certain extent. Furthermore, when governing the country, if the ruler and his ministers are in harmony, the effect of the ministers activating political skills will be enhanced.
Effect 4: By the mandate of Heaven, one is destined for longevity and prosperity. Upon becoming king, two random attributes will be permanently increased by 1; upon becoming emperor, all five attributes will be permanently increased by 1. If one directly becomes emperor, the attribute boost for becoming king will activate immediately.
Effect 5: After becoming a king or emperor, one can invisibly increase the fortune of the monarch and the country, making the country's fortune more enduring.
Note: This effect is a permanent passive effect.