Wang Chong had never seen the Anxi Protectorate army before, much less come into contact with the strongest army of the Western Regions. But at this moment, they had used their own methods to leave the deepest impression on Wang Chong.
This was the backbone of the Tang Dynasty!
Clang!
In a cold flash of light, Wang Chong unsheathed the sword at his waist and pointed it at the Arabs.
"All soldiers, hear my order! Attack at full speed!"
"Boom!"
The earth quaked as Wang Chong gave his order. A moment later, the more than one hundred thousand Qixi reinforcements that had been standing motionless atop the hills suddenly began to pour toward Talas.
"Kiiiill!" "Kiiiill!"
The first to charge out from the hills was the Invincible Great General Li Siye and his five thousand Wushang cavalry, all armed to the teeth. Clang! A dazzling war halo erupted from beneath Li Siye's feet and rapidly spread to cover the entire army, and then a second, a third, a fourth … In the blink of an eye, thousands of war halos had erupted, enveloping the entire Wushang army and turning the five thousand Wushang cavalry into a moving fortress.
"Boom!"
The five thousand cavalry charged forward like a storm, their momentum enough to shake the heavens and overturn the seas. Not even an army of thousands would be a match for them!
"Kiiiill!" "Kiiiill!"
Following closely behind the Wushang cavalry was the second echelon of cavalry from the Qixi Protectorate and Annam Protectorate, their halos beneath their feet as they charged down from the hills like a flood toward the distant battlefield. Behind them were thousands of chariots and troop transports, pulled by warhorses as they galloped into the distance.
All the war chariots and transport vehicles maintained a strict formation even during the charge. There was not the slightest bit of disorder.
"Charge!"
At the same time, on the left and right flank of the army, more than ten thousand regular soldiers of Greater and Lesser Balur, Gangke people, and other mercenaries of the Western Regions roared and charged out. One wave, two waves, three waves … more than a hundred thousand people from the Qixi Protectorate were like a surging ocean, surging over a hill, covering the mountains and plains, and charging into the distance.
"The Tang people! It's the Tang people! — "
"Get ready! Quickly change direction! "
"East, gather quickly! Infantry, raise your shields! All cavalry, prepare to attack! "
…
Screams resounded through the army. In the face of the simultaneous charge of more than one hundred thousand soldiers of the Tang dynasty, the Arabs, who had been attacking the City of Talas in an orderly fashion, instantly fell into chaos. Wang Chong's previous judgment was flawless, and at this moment, it appeared without any error.
When more than three hundred thousand Arab soldiers were focused on besieging the City of Talas, it was almost impossible to gather the army in a short amount of time. A small ship could easily turn around, but a large ship could not. This string of orders caused the more than three hundred thousand Arab soldiers to fall into chaos.
"Get ready! Gather! "
Just when the Qixi Protectorate was preparing to charge, a dignified and loud voice rang out from the easternmost side. This voice instantly silenced the chaotic battlefield. On the eastern side of the battlefield, the disorderly Arab soldiers seemed to have been summoned, calming down and rapidly gathering.
"Second, the third formation, retreat! The tenth formation, advance! "
Boomboomboom! With this clear and precise order, one Arab infantry after another stepped forward, their massive infantry shields firmly planted on the ground. Each of these shields was nearly as tall as a man, sturdy and sturdy, and these countless shields formed a steel wall on the eastern edge of the battlefield.
Behind this steel wall, the disorderly army regained its order, and square formation after square formation formed into countless formidable defensive formations. In a few short moments, more than thirty thousand infantry and forty thousand cavalry had gathered on the eastern edge of the battlefield.
This force was enough to deal with more than one hundred thousand enemies!
"Rumble!"
At this moment, the earth rumbled as the seventy thousand soldiers parted like a wave. An Arab general with a majestic aura like a storm slowly rode out from the rear. He wore a golden-crowned hat and golden armor, and he was mounted on a sturdy red Arabian steed. He was like a god as he appeared before everyone.
The surrounding Arab soldiers lowered their heads in respect and awe at the sight of this general.
Umar!
He was one of the most famous generals of the Arabian Empire's east, as well as one of Governor of the East Abu Muslim's most valiant generals. In the Arabian Empire, he had another name: 'Arabian Arrow'!
Umar was famed for his iron and blood. He had once led the empire's warriors in exterminating ten-some foreign countries and scorching their lands.
In the east, he wielded immense authority and rallying power!
The appearance of Umar caused the soldiers to calm down, as if they had found their pillar of support. Even Abdullah and the seven thousand cavalry who had been forced to retreat quickly calmed down and rejoined the army. Under Umar's command, the soldiers gathered together like a ball of fire. The chaos was obliterated, replaced by a vigorous energy that made Umar's figure seem even larger.
"All soldiers, hear my order! Stop the enemy with all your might! Anyone who retreats will die!! "
Clang! A dazzling and sharp saber was raised over his head, gleaming with cold light. Umar's eyes were like lightning as his thunderous voice resounded over the battlefield.
"Yes! General Umar! "
"We swear to serve General to the death!"
The seventy thousand Arab soldiers roared in unison, their voices echoing over the battlefield. In just a few moments, the Arab soldiers on the east side had finished adjusting and taken up a defensive formation. Even Wang Chong couldn't help but show a hint of concern in his eyes.
The Arabs were the only faction in the world that could threaten the Tang Dynasty, a faction that could stand on equal footing with the Tang Dynasty. Moreover, based on their quick reactions, the Arabs displayed a fighting power that Mengshe Zhao and Ouzan could not compare to!
"Very fast reactions, but it's useless!"
A harsh light flashed through Wang Chong's eyes. The Arabs truly were a stronger opponent than Mengshe Zhao and Ouzan, but the Tang Dynasty had singlehandedly restrained Mengshe Zhao, Ouzan, the Eastern and Western Turkic Khaganates, Goguryeo, and many other powerful existences. This battle would decide who was the strongest empire in the world.
"Hyah!"
Wang Chong squeezed his steed's abdomen and charged down from the peak of the hill.
"Rumble!"
The earth quaked as the more than one hundred thousand Qixi reinforcements surged into the distance like a massive wave. Cavalry and infantry covered every corner of the battlefield, the distance between the two sides shrinking.
"Ready!"
At the same time, the Arabs gave their orders. Clangclangclang! Massive spears were mounted on shields, their tips aimed at the charging Tang Dynasty soldiers. Behind these shieldmen were abnormally large Arab warhorses, their hooves thundering in the wind. The tens of thousands of Arab cavalry on the backs of these horses were all bulging with muscle, their eyes abnormally vicious as they stared at the enemy, fully prepared for battle.
Arabia was a country of war, and it was precisely through constant war and conquest that it had become the largest empire on the continent!
No matter what kind of opponent they faced, the Arabs would never easily retreat. 'Offense is the best defense.' This was a principle that every Arab firmly believed in. The Tang Dynasty soldiers were getting closer and closer, the galloping of hooves growing more urgent. The Arabs were leaning forward, their veins bulging, a sign that they were about to strike.
The atmosphere on the battlefield was extremely tense!
Three hundred steps!
Two hundred steps!
The Tang people were getting closer and closer, and when they were only one hundred steps away, countless black halos shot out from beneath the feet of the Arabs. These halos were completely different from the Tang Dynasty's Halo of Thorns. Each of these halos was branded with a black hexagram, and these tens of thousands of black halos joined together, transforming the seventy thousand Arab soldiers on the eastern side of the battlefield into a terrifying black fortress.
Rumble!
Neigh's horse neighed as twenty to thirty thousand Arab cavalry charged like a storm from the rear. At almost the same time, clang! The five thousand Wushang cavalry charged forward with the clear cry of their swords.
"Boom!"
Under the watchful eyes of countless people, there was an earth-shattering rumble as the two Armoured Horsemen collided heavily with each other at the speed of lightning. At that moment, all was silent. Heaven and Earth were silent, and even time seemed to have stopped!
"Ah! Ahhh! "
In a few short moments, screams filled the air as countless Arab cavalry were tossed into the air like scarecrows, flying more than a hundred feet into the air. The five thousand Wushang cavalry led by Li Siye were like a sharp sword stabbing into the tens of thousands of Arab cavalry.
The Arab sabers and swords slashed at them from all sides, but they were all blocked by the Meteoric Metal on the Wushang cavalry and repelled.
"All soldiers, hear my order! Charge with me and kill them all!"
"Those who offend the Han will be executed, no matter how far away they are!"
Li Siye's eyes blazed with light as he became like a fierce tiger. With a furious roar, he raised his massive WuZi Steel sword and cleaved an Arab horseman and his horse in two. No armor could stop the sharp WuZi Steel sword. Bangbangbang! One collision after another resounded over the battlefield as the Wushang cavalry charged forward. The tens of thousands of Arab cavalry were no match for the five thousand Wushang cavalry. Like dominoes, they were knocked down and trampled by their horses.
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