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Chapter 159:
Chapter 159:
Chapter 159:
In the eyes of the spectators, the Tang army, arranged in a wedge formation, effortlessly pierced through the Tubo ranks. However, the vast numerical difference between the two sides posed a significant challenge. Charging headlong into such an overwhelming force meant the smaller side could easily be swarmed and overwhelmed by the enemy, resulting in certain deaths. Even Xiang Yu, the renowned conqueror of Western Chu known for his bravery, wouldnt dare to attempt such a move.
As expected, after the Tang army charged, they quickly found themselves engulfed by the Tubo forces, becoming almost indistinguishable in the chaos of battle. Then, suddenly, a thunderous battle cry erupted, and the Tubo soldiers seemed to retreat like a receding tide, forming a gap in their formation where the Tang wedge stood. The Tang soldiers continued their relentless advance without faltering, leaving a scene of devastation behind, with the snowy plain now soaked in crimson blood.
Su Li swung his war spear with unrelenting fury at the forefront of the wedge formation. In the Battle of Song Zhou, Su Li had achieved the remarkable feat of slaying a thousand soldiers. However, he hadnt exerted his full strength in that battle, and his spear strikes hadnt been particularly fast. But this time was different. He faced even more enemies. From his previous experience, Su Li realized that charging into battle alone might bring satisfaction but wasnt highly effective. Thus, he chose the wedge formation to maximize his combat effectiveness.
Su Lis war spear cleaved through the Tubo warriors effortlessly as he continued to charge forward. The nearly three-meter-long spear possessed immense force, capable of crushing opponents with even a slight contact. Moreover, the Overlords Halberd Technique focused on maximizing lethality. Nearly every strike could cleave a person in two. This brutal combat style was entirely unfamiliar to the Tubo warriors, who had only heard stories of Su Lis prowess. Now, witnessing it firsthand, many found themselves terrified.
Su Li led the charge, leaving a trail of carnage in his wake. In just a quarter of an hour, he had instilled fear in the hearts of the Tubo soldiers surrounding him. He bore the brunt of the pressure head-on and disintegrated it. The ten thousand Tang soldiers following behind him usually only needed to maintain their charge, taking care of any Tubo soldiers attempting to exploit weaknesses. The faster the cavalry charged, the more advantageous it was. Even when charging into the Tubo formation, the Tang cavalry maintained their speed without reduction.
On the other hand, despite surrounding the Tang forces, the Tubo cavalry lost their speed advantage as they closed in slowly. When they finally attempted to exploit the situation, they were easily dealt with by the more skilled Tang soldiers.
Su Li continued to swing his war spear as he charged. This time, the white dragon charged alongside Su Li, abandoning its usual agility advantage. The combination of Su Li and the white dragon resembled the introduction of a tank in this era. Faced with such a formidable force, the Tubo warriors found themselves helpless.
Time was of the essence, and the mission was paramount. Su Li cast aside all constraints and went on a rampage, leaving countless severed limbs strewn about in his wake.
Before the battle commenced, Songtsan Gampo had set his sights on Su Li and devised numerous strategies to hinder him. One of these tactics involved placing barriers like tripping horse ropes in his path, but White Dragon easily deciphered and overcame them each time. The horses way of dealing with these obstacles was straightforward charging straight through without concern. The attempts to restrain the charging horses with these ropes were utterly futile.
White Dragon possessed unmatched strength, and its body was exceptionally sturdy and resilient, rendering the tripping horse ropes harmless. Instead, the horses attempting to pull the ropes were drawn towards White Dragon, only to be rammed to their demise.
As they surged ahead, the Tang army left a trail of blood behind them, and it was unclear how long their onslaught had lasted or how many lives they had claimed. Suddenly, Su Li felt a bright sensation before him, and for the first time, his spear did not cleave into flesh but instead struck empty air. Had he broken through? Su Li couldnt help but furrow his brows, feeling somewhat disappointed.
Looking back, he saw his massive army still entangled with the Tibetan soldiers. However, the Tibetans had been thoroughly intimidated and fought with weakened resolve.
Su Li opted not to turn back and charge again. In such a grand battle, simply killing foes was insufficient to determine victory or defeat. Only by eliminating the enemys commander-in-chief could a decisive outcome be achieved. After all, forty thousand soldiers were not merely waiting to be mowed down.
Songtsan Gampo displayed more cunning than Lu Dongzan. In the Battle of Song Zhou, Lu Dongzan commanded the central army and was easily dispatched by Su Li. However, Songtsan Gampo had positioned himself at the rear of the forty thousand troops.
Both sides tacitly understood they were each others ultimate challengers in this battle. Su Li gazed into the distance, observing that most of the Tibetan cavalry had joined the vanguard, leaving mostly infantry in the rear among the hundreds of thousands of troops. He lightly patted White Dragons horses head, lifted his spear, and charged towards the rear of the twenty thousand Tibetan troops. Once again, he charged alone, single-handedly breaking through the enemy formation!
Behind him, ten thousand Tang soldiers engaged the main force of the Tibetan cavalry. White Dragon transformed into a streak of white lightning, piercing into the rear of the Tibetan forces. Wherever he swung his spear, it brought forth a rain of blood.
At the end of the enemy formation, Songtsan Gampo stared in shock at the unfolding carnage. Only now did he realize the extent of his miscalculation. He had always believed that Lu Dongzans death was due to carelessness, but now, facing this seemingly divine warrior, caution held no meaning. Even though over two hundred thousand troops stood between the two sides, Songtsan Gampo felt no sense of security. His heart was filled with intense fear.
Beside Songtsan Gampo were tribal leaders who had initially aligned with the Tibetans. Although they had declined Songtsan Gampos request to continue the alliance, they had accepted his invitation to witness the battle firsthand, hoping to witness the Tibetans defeating the Tang army. However, the unfolding events were instilling immense terror in everyone. Su Li, almost single-handedly, was about to break through a force of four hundred thousand soldiers. Several tribal leaders turned to look at Songtsan Gampo, their gazes filled with pity, for they knew that Songtsan Gampo was likely meeting his end today.