They were already sensing the danger.
They felt that after this engagement, they might not be able to return.
Therefore, in their hearts, they were filled with immense fear.
However, at this moment, even with fear in their hearts, there was nothing they could do to change their fate.
Especially after the soldiers from Lingnan approached, they were powerless to alter the situation.
Thus, their leader gritted his teeth and said,
"We probably can't go back this time, but even if we can't, we won't let these Qin soldiers have an easy time!!"
"Everyone, with me, let's fight them to the death!!"
"Yes! Fight them to the death!!"
Hearing their leader's words, the others didn't hesitate and decided to fight the Qin soldiers.
It had to be said that they had some confidence in their own strength, completely unaware that the situation had already become extremely perilous.
Because of this, when the Qin soldiers charged forward, they did not hesitate and directly rushed towards them.
Most of their weapons were self-made and not as refined as those of the Qin soldiers.
However, their weapons possessed formidable killing power.
Once they got close and were wounded by their weapons, one would still die at their hands.
However, their thoughts were beautiful, but reality was cruel.
Although their weapons were powerful, they didn't even get the chance to get close to the Qin soldiers.
Before they could even approach, the swords of the Qin soldiers had already landed upon them.
The next moment, with a flash of cold steel, they were struck by the Qin soldiers.
At the moment of being struck, many of them still had expressions of disbelief on their faces.
The current situation was completely different from what they had anticipated.
In their predictions, they would not have died so easily at the hands of the Qin soldiers.
In their predictions, although the Qin soldiers were formidable, their might had its limits.
At the very least, compared to them, the Qin soldiers' strength was not overwhelmingly superior.
Otherwise, they would not have dared to charge directly at the Qin soldiers.
But now, the reality was entirely contrary to their expectations.
The Qin soldiers were not just formidable; they were significantly more so.
In the face of the Qin soldiers, these people were utterly incapable of resisting.
Under such circumstances, they were truly bewildered.
The Lingnan civilians who had not charged forward looked on with utter disbelief.
"This… how is this possible? How can they be so powerful??"
"I don't know! But I can clearly feel that we are likely not their match!!"
"Their combat effectiveness is so strong, why were they so cautious when attacking us before? Did we make a mistake somewhere??"
At this moment, the people of Lingnan finally realized if they had made a mistake.
Otherwise, why would the combat effectiveness of the Qin soldiers be so astonishingly strong?
However, even though they had thought of this, they did not realize at all that in terms of combat, the Qin soldiers were not lacking in any way.
In fact, one could say that combat was their forte.
And in terms of fighting, these Lingnan civilians were clearly at a disadvantage.
Their warriors were not as strong as the Qin soldiers, nor were their weapons as sophisticated.
Their only advantage was their familiarity with Lingnan and their knowledge of its poisonous insects and creatures.
By mastering these, they held the true advantage.
In all other aspects, it was a disadvantage for Lingnan.
To attack the Qin soldiers' strengths with their weaknesses, one had to admit that their plan was too naive.
This also caused the Lingnan people to pay the price for their naivety.
A large number of Lingnan civilians were killed at this time.
They wanted to resist, and they did resist with all their might.
But their fate was the same; none could escape the slaughter.
Even as the killing continued, of the hundreds of Lingnan civilians sent out, not a single one survived.
Looking at their corpses, the Qin soldiers were also somewhat taken aback.
"Weren't the people of Lingnan said to be very difficult to deal with? Why does it seem like that's not the case now??"
"I have the same feeling. When fighting them, I clearly didn't feel their strength. Did we make a mistake before? Are the people of Lingnan actually not strong??"
"It's not that the people of Lingnan are not strong, but they didn't utilize their advantages. If they had used their advantages, even with a hundred thousand troops, we would have been defeated without a doubt!!"
Some people couldn't comprehend the current situation, but others understood it very clearly.
They knew very well what the advantages of the people of Lingnan were.
They also understood better why they had been able to slaughter the Lingnan people so easily this time.
Because of this, after killing these people, they merely took their corpses back.
Although they had achieved a great victory this time, there was no hint of complacency in their expressions.
It was as if they considered it a normal task.
And upon returning to the camp, Lin Tian did not offer much praise, acting as if they had done something quite ordinary.
This situation caused the Qin soldiers to maintain a balanced mindset, without arrogance or complacency, but rather with reverence for their enemies.
Subsequently, they returned to their usual duties, continuing to protect Ying Zheng and Lin Tian's safety as if nothing had happened.
However, while things seemed normal for them, the people of Lingnan were severely impacted.
Especially a leader from Lingnan who had dispatched hundreds of warriors, who now felt utter disbelief.
"What? Not a single one of the warriors we sent out has returned??"
"Yes, leader, not a single one has returned??"
"How is that possible? They are all very experienced old hunters! How could not a single one come back? Are the Qin soldiers really that strong??"
In his heart, he was still questioning whether the Qin soldiers were truly that powerful.
Previously, he had held the same belief as others, thinking that the Qin soldiers' caution was due to the strength of their warriors.
Given that, they believed that killing the Qin soldiers would be effortless.
However, reality had proven to be the opposite of their expectations.
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