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Chapter 288: Prefecture War - Part 3 (Killed in 8 minutes)

A couple of miles from the Zizhu Prefecture army, General Sun sat atop a pure black steed, his gaze firm and commanding as he surveyed the landscape ahead.

"How long will it take for us to reach their border?" he inquired of the commanders riding beside him.

"At this rate, we should arrive at their border in three to four days," one of the commanders responded promptly.

Suddenly, from the distance, five soldiers rode their steeds swiftly toward the army, kicking up clouds of dust in their wake.

They arrived in front of General Sun and dismounted from their horses, their faces grave with urgency.

"General, the enemy cavalry are approaching us as we speak," one of the recon squad reported, his voice tinged with concern.

"How many are they?" one of the commanders asked calmly, though the tension in the air was palpable.

Even though they were taken aback by the enemy's swift response and their apparent courage, the commanders maintained their composure.

To them, it was merely another challenge to overcome.

"Twenty to forty thousand, sir," the soldier replied, causing a collective gasp to ripple through the ranks.

"What!" exclaimed one of the commanders, his expression shifting from calm assurance to deep concern.

The gravity of the situation was clear—if the enemy's cavalry numbered in the tens of thousands, what formidable force lay behind them?

"Dispatch the Blue Cavalry," General Sun commanded, his voice cutting through the tension like a blade.

"Aye!" responded one of the commanders with a solemn voice, immediately relaying the order.

In a matter of moments, twenty thousand cavalry separated from the main army, their steeds thundering forward to meet the approaching enemy.

Commander Mu, at the helm of the Blue Cavalry units, radiated anticipation and pride as he led his troops into battle.

"Remember, we must kill them as quickly as possible to show General Sun we're the strongest unit," he shouted.

His words echoing across the field as he spurred his black and white striped horse onward.

The tension in the air was palpable as the soldiers surged forward, their weapons drawn and their hearts pounding with adrenaline-fueled determination.

Suddenly, the thunderous reverberation of thousands of horse hooves echoed from the distance, signaling the approach of the enemy.

In the distance, a line of horses emerged, initially no more than a speck on the horizon, but steadily growing larger as they drew nearer.

The two sides locked eyes for the first time, the anticipation hanging heavy in the air as they braced themselves for the impending clash.

The fate of the battlefield hung in the balance, and the moment of truth had finally arrived.

The first commander of the Celestial Forte cavalry unit smiled, his face filled with anticipation.

After their battle with the Blood Whisperer, they had been confined to skirmishes and minor conflicts in the barren lands.

Now, finally, they had the opportunity for a true test of their skills.

"Now we can stretch these old bones a bit," he thought to himself with a grin.

"Triangle Formation!" he bellowed, his voice ringing out across the field.

Instantly, the momentum of their horses surged, their hooves pounding against the earth as they picked up speed.

In perfect synchronization, the cavalry unit shifted into formation, forming a tight triangle with precision and grace.

Commander Mu was stunned by the speed and coordination of the Celestial Forte army.

It was inconceivable that such a seemingly weak prefecture could possess such formidable military prowess.

Yet, as he watched their movements unfold before him, he found himself at a loss for words, humbled by their skill and determination.

The sight of the Celestial Forte cavalry unit charging forward with unwavering resolve sent a shiver down his spine.

He forcefully swallowed the lumps in his throat to calm his nerves, his heart pounding with anticipation as he surveyed the battlefield before him.

"Remember, they are only weak ants. They should be proud to meet their end at our blades," he declared, his voice resonating with authority and confidence.

"Charge! Kill without hesitation!" he shouted, pointing his sword toward the enemy forces.

The tension in the air was palpable as the sound of horse hooves thundered across the battlefield.

In this moment, no words were needed; the neighs of their horses spoke volumes.

Their hearts pounded heavily against their chests, fueled by adrenaline as they charged headlong into the fray.

As the two sides drew closer, the air crackled with tension.

The wind seemed to still, and every sound faded into the background.

The First Commander locked his gaze on Commander Mu, a playful grin curling at the corner of his lips.

It was a challenge, a silent dare to see who would emerge victorious in this clash of titans.

When they were only a couple of meters from each other, the First Commander shouted, "Ten minutes!"

At once, the Celestial Forte army set their Spirit Comms timers to a ten-minute countdown.

One of the upgrades of the Military Spirit Comms was the countdown clock, an essential tool for both training and battle strategy.

With their preparations complete, Commander Mu gave the final order, his voice ringing out with determination.

"Kill!" he commanded, and with a thunderous roar.

The Celestial Forte army surged forward, their weapons at the ready for deadly battle.

Whoosh!

At the last moment of collision between the two forces, all five commanders of the Celestial Forte army leaped off from their horses, their movements swift and precise.

With a mighty swing of their blades, arcs of bluish light flew out, cutting through the air with deadly precision.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Commander Mu barely had time to process the chaos unfolding around him before he found himself confronted by the ominous bluish light.

In that moment, his heart ceased its pounding, replaced by a chilling realization.

"Demons" his mind raced, a fleeting thought before he was engulfed by the merciless onslaught. Dead.

With ruthless efficiency, the five commanders became like killing machines on the battlefield.

From the moment the battle began, their swords never ceased their deadly dance.

Anything unfortunate enough to cross their path was swiftly cleaved in two with a single stroke.

As for the cavalry, they maintained their formation with disciplined precision, cutting through their enemies as though they were naught but shadows in their path.

The clash of steel and the cries of the fallen echoed across the battlefield as the Celestial Forte army unleashed their fury upon their foes.

Their composure showed how disciplined they were.

From the beginning of the battle, they never ceased moving forward, cutting through their enemies with relentless determination.

For the Blue Unit cavalry, it was a nightmare.

Confusion quickly turned to panic as they realized the battle was not unfolding according to plan.

Their enemies were on another level entirely, and their attempts to mount a defense proved futile against the onslaught.

Some tried to escape the relentless assault, but their efforts were in vain.

Before they could even run a few meters, they were cut down by the merciless blades of the Celestial Forte Army.

In just eight minutes, the Blue Unit had been vanquished, erased from existence on this fateful day.

The five commanders remounted their horses, their expressions steely and resolute as they continued their advance.

Meanwhile, the men left in their wake were filled with shock and awe.

The five commanders had fought like beasts unleashed upon the battlefield, cutting down their foes with chilling efficiency.

The sight of their comrades falling before them sent shivers down their spines.

They couldn't help but thank the heavens that fate had placed them on the same side as these formidable warriors.

Back in the Governor's army, the recon team returned with a fearful expression etched deeply into their faces.

As they approached, the tension in the air grew palpable, their haggard appearance betraying the grim news they bore.

"How is the battle going?" General Sun inquired calmly.

The leader of the recon team hesitated, his gaze sweeping over General Sun and the rows of commanders gathered around him.

With a heavy sigh, he spoke slowly, each word heavy with the weight of their loss.

"Our men are all dead"

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