Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable

Chapter 1059: Chapter 969: Official of the First Rank 31

The first battle of the rebellion, whether it was the Wang Family or Luo Zhongchen’s side, both wanted a resounding victory to start things off, so initially, when the two sides faced each other, they chose a direct confrontation, mainly because the terrain was flat, best suited for direct combat, and direct confrontation was a test of the General’s troop training level.

If the training level is high, the soldiers under the command are fearless, obey orders, and the main general commands appropriately, this accounts for half the victory, the other half depends on whether the small leaders under the main general can effectively carry out the orders and lead their men into battle.

Murong Shuangshuang had already planned the battle formations and methods before the fighting began, and once the war drums thundered and weapons clashed, all the soldiers charged forward with the ferocity of tigers and wolves facing prey.

Originally, the fact that Murong Shuangshuang had fewer men should have been a weakness, but the men under Murong Shuangshuang were all elites, each incredibly fierce-looking, and they surged forward at the onset of battle with a murderous aura, gaining the upper hand in momentum.

After this period of training, even though the later conscripts couldn’t match the three thousand Yu Family Village villagers who had become Murong Shuangshuang’s private troops, they easily handled Luo Yunchuan’s soldiers trained by regular methods, one against several.

Moreover, Murong Shuangshuang’s side had strict military discipline, trained by Murong Shuangshuang to be as obedient as an arm directing a finger, obeying commands to attack precisely, Luo Yunchuan’s troops, seeing the formidable combat force and cold aura of the opposing army, were initially left with the impression that they weren’t to be messed with.

Then they saw Murong Shuangshuang’s soldiers advancing and continuously killing enemies without batting an eye, like emotionless killing machines, making them fearful. Luo Yunchuan’s soldiers were momentarily intimidated by the opposing force’s aura, and just as the battle began, they were overcome with fear.

On the battlefield, the most fearful thing is harboring dread; once you fear, you become hesitant, and once you hesitate, defeat is certain. Seeing Murong Shuangshuang’s men converge like a killing machine, indifferent to the gruesome scene of dismembered corpses and flowing blood before them, made hearts and souls tremble even more.

The soldiers on Murong Shuangshuang’s side were all new recruits, yet they could remain unperturbed by the gore on the battlefield mainly because Murong Shuangshuang had them occasionally wipe out bandits, getting them used to the touch of blood and accustomed to life-and-death strife, allowing them to adapt so well on the battlefield.

Initially, Luo Yunchuan’s soldiers could barely resist Murong Shuangshuang’s soldiers, but once fear crept in, they began disobeying orders, merely dodging retreating, even when Luo Yunchuan angrily killed several retreating soldiers, it was to no avail, enraging him to the point his eyes turned red!

In fact, the soldiers under Luo Yunchuan’s command were also an elite force, powerful in usual combat, but unfortunately, they faced Murong Shuangshuang, whose training methods were top-notch even by modern standards, and she taught her soldiers some outer sect skills not available to others.

Luo Yunchuan’s troops couldn’t compete with Murong Shuangshuang’s more robust soldiers, and when they couldn’t fight, the instinct for survival drove these troops to desire escape, even if initially motivated by Luo Yunchuan’s encouragement to disregard life and death, no one truly wishes to die.

Once the casualties mounted, it aroused fear derived from their survival instincts as they awakened from their passionate state, and no matter how angry Luo Yunchuan was, he couldn’t recover the situation.

Luo Yunchuan knew how to lead troops; he understood that it was necessary to boost morale. To allay the soldiers’ fear, he raised his long knife and led his trusted soldiers in a charge, planning to use his own momentum to drive the soldiers’ momentum and eliminate their fear.

Initially, Luo Yunchuan’s method was effective. Murong Shuangshuang’s soldiers, no matter how well-trained, couldn’t match the prowess of Luo Yunchuan, who had tutelage from a renowned teacher since childhood. Luo Yunchuan took down several immediately, greatly inspiring his troops.

Seeing Luo Yunchuan repeatedly striking down her soldiers, Murong Shuangshuang frowned. On the battlefield, clashes were inevitable, but soldier against soldier, casualties were normal, yet she couldn’t bear Luo Yunchuan bullying her weaker soldiers.

Murong Shuangshuang directly urged her horse forward, swinging her whip towards Luo Yunchuan’s wrist. Just as Luo Yunchuan raised his knife to strike a soldier, Murong Shuangshuang’s whip forced him to withdraw and evade her attack.

Murong Shuangshuang missed the initial strike but did not fail; as the whip returned, its tail swept through several of Luo Yunchuan’s elite guards, snapping them at the waist, their bodies sliding off their horses to be trampled to shreds in an instant by the hooves.

Luo Yunchuan’s elites were akin to Murong Shuangshuang’s Yu Family Village villagers, each selectively cultivated and utterly loyal, capable of sacrificing life and limb; the loss of even one was heartbreaking, let alone having several killed by Murong Shuangshuang instantly.

Luo Yunchuan bit his lip in sorrow, turning his gaze towards Murong Shuangshuang with intense killing intent. Luo Yunchuan was not foolish; from Murong Shuangshuang’s previous strike, he understood he was not her match, so he did not recklessly attack her in rage.

Yet releasing Murong Shuangshuang was something Luo Yunchuan was unwilling to do, so he drew his longbow, nocking an arrow aimed at her, and shot. Not only was Luo Yunchuan’s Martial Arts exceptional, but his archery was also extraordinary, capable of a Hundred-step Piercing Willow with ease.

Murong Shuangshuang merely tilted her head slightly to dodge Luo Yunchuan’s first arrow shot, and Luo Yunchuan quickly drew and nocked again, this time gripping three arrows simultaneously, aiming one at the forehead, one at the throat, and one at the abdomen, avoiding the chest due to the Heart Protection Mirror.

Truthfully, Luo Yunchuan’s archery was very good, but he was unfortunate to encounter Murong Shuangshuang, whose Inner Strength was so formidable that even standing stationary couldn’t penetrate her defenses, and naturally, these three arrows failed as well.

In the subsequent battle, Murong Shuangshuang toyed with Luo Yunchuan like a cat playing with a mouse; each time Luo Yunchuan went to attack her soldiers, she would whip to block him and casually eliminate a few trusted aides.

After several strikes resulting in dozens of elite soldiers’ deaths, Luo Yunchuan became cautious, not daring to continue attacking recklessly; seeing this, his soldiers’ newly revived morale began to falter and retreat.

Luo Yunchuan hacked down several escaping soldiers once more, but unfortunately, it was useless; once the soldiers felt the urge to retreat, they couldn’t muster the courage again.