The gaze of the crusaders held immense deterrence for ordinary armies. It was a look that screamed of countless killings, of lives extinguished by their hands. Such a sight might have made many soldiers’ legs tremble.
However, for Lin Tian’s army, such eyes meant nothing. Lin Tian’s soldiers were veterans of countless wars, each battle filled with killing intent, each a testament to their ruthlessness. Especially after conquering the six kingdoms, they had become an invincible force, confident in their ability to defeat any foe. This confidence was reflected in each soldier, imbuing them with extraordinary courage.
Upon seeing the crusaders’ eyes, they not only felt no fear, but they actually laughed.
“Look at their eyes, they seem to have killed a lot of people!”
“More than just a lot of people, their eyes look like they want to devour us!”
“Heh heh! Devouring us isn’t an easy task. We’ve faced so many ferocious enemies, and not one has managed to devour us. They’re no match for us either!”
“Haha! This is more like it. We haven’t encountered such spirited opponents in a long time. It’s a perfect opportunity to warm up our sword techniques with them!”
The sword techniques of Lin Tian’s soldiers were taught not only by Lin Tian but also by Ge Nie. Every single one of them was a true master swordsman, capable of fighting numerous enemies alone. When they formed an army, their might became even more terrifying. Lin Tian’s army, in particular, possessed battle formations that multiplied their combat effectiveness. Thus, facing the crusaders, their fighting spirit erupted with even greater intensity.
This fierce fighting spirit caused the crusaders to hesitate. They had campaigned in many countries and against many tribes, but they had never encountered an army with such a potent fighting spirit. They even felt immense pressure emanating from Lin Tian’s army, as if they were the prey and not the hunters.
This feeling caused many to shake their heads, unwilling to accept it. In their minds, they were invincible. Now that the army of the ancient Eastern kingdom had finally come out for a head-on battle, how could they possibly feel fear or consider retreating?
At that moment, their commander’s voice boomed through their ears.
“Soldiers, this is a direct confrontation. They no longer have those strange bottles, which is a golden opportunity for us! Especially since they’ve chosen to fight us with cavalry, which is pure suicide!”
“We’ve fought for so long, and finally arrived in this ancient Eastern kingdom. We’ve waited for their army to appear, and now it’s time to show our true combat power and let them know how formidable we are!”
“All soldiers, obey my command! Charge! Cut them down!”
With these words, the crusaders no longer hesitated and launched a fierce charge against Lin Tian’s army. Although a part of them still harbored apprehension towards Lin Tian’s army’s aura, they had no choice but to brace themselves and charge forward.
Their charge, in turn, made Lin Tian’s army restless. Lin Tian himself was somewhat surprised. He had not expected the crusaders to choose a frontal assault. However, this was for the best, saving Lin Tian a lot of trouble.
Without any hesitation, Lin Tian gave the order to kill.
“Kill!”
As the command was given, Lin Tian led the charge himself, fighting at the very front. His presence at the vanguard puzzled the crusaders. Their commander, in particular, found it difficult to comprehend. In his view, a commanding general should be directing from the rear, not charging into the thick of battle, where the risk of being killed was high. The death of a commander could have devastating consequences for an army. He assumed the Eastern kingdom, even if not particularly strong, should understand such basic military common sense.
No one answered the crusaders’ bewilderment. However, Lin Tian’s position at the front presented a heaven-sent opportunity to the crusaders. Their commander immediately issued a new order.
“The one leading them is their general! Kill him! Focus your attacks on him first, and cut off his head!”
“Yes!”
The crusaders’ soldiers also noticed Lin Tian’s presence, which filled them with excitement. They didn’t understand why Lin Tian was charging at the forefront, but that didn’t stop them from intending to kill him. After their commander’s order, many of them veered off course and charged directly towards Lin Tian. In their minds, with so many soldiers attacking Lin Tian, his death was certain.
However, from Lin Tian’s perspective, their charge was more like a march towards their own demise.
The next moment, Lin Tian and the crusaders clashed. Many saw a flash of cold light. Immediately after, more than a dozen heads flew through the air. Most of these heads were fair-skinned. As they flew, everyone instantly realized who had died.
To Lin Tian’s soldiers, this was a perfectly normal occurrence. But to the crusaders, their mouths gaped open. Everything that was happening was completely contrary to their expectations.
“Those… those are our soldiers falling?”
“Gods! I think I saw our soldiers’ heads fly off! Is this real?”
“How is this possible? How could he kill so many of our soldiers in an instant? How can his combat power be so immense?”
The crusaders had never encountered anyone with combat prowess like Lin Tian’s. Therefore, at this moment, they simply refused to believe what they were seeing.
However, their disbelief did not hinder Lin Tian’s killing spree. The next moment, Lin Tian raised his treasured sword again and slashed down. With the downward stroke, another dozen heads flew into the air. Each severed head bore an expression of utter shock, as if they couldn’t comprehend why they had died.
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