Corpses gradually piled up, and the riverbank had almost become a huge corpse field!
Wu Shuang threw away the long sword in her hand that had already been chopped up. She untied her Mo Wen Spear from her back and rushed over with her trusted soldiers.
On the shoal, when the first team of demon soldiers stepped on the pontoon bridge built by the hippopotamus demon soldiers and finally rushed across the river to the south bank, the shore was almost filled with corpses. There was no place to even land.
Without the warships on the water, the strategy of attacking halfway across the river that the humans had previously predicted could no longer be realized. The only threat that the demon soldiers had to face when crossing the river was the human archers 'shooting. The strength of the human archers' shooting was getting weaker and weaker. After all, the human soldiers still had to face the elves 'attacks from the air.
The first team, the second team, the third team…
Groups of demon soldiers finally stepped on the pontoon bridge and rushed to the south bank. During the process of crossing the river, the humans launched two deadly counterattacks and once regained the south bank. However, under the counterattack of the Hippo Race, the demon soldiers rebuilt the bridgehead on the south bank. As more and more demon soldiers crossed the river. They formed a thick square formation on the south bank, firmly resisting the humans 'attempt to counterattack.
Finally, when the moon rose into the sky and the stars began to appear, the morale of the humans inevitably weakened.
After a battle that lasted from evening to midnight, the humans had lost three infantry regiments, two infantry regiments were crippled, and human soldiers had died on the shoal of the south bank. Demon soldiers, corpses of the Hippo Race. Some of them were still in a killing posture after they died.
Wu Shuang shouted at the soldiers,"We are the pride of the empire. We won't lose. Believe in me and believe in yourself. For the empire."
Wu Shuang really hoped that what she said was true, but everything was fake. The 1st division was destined to die as a cover for the retreat. Wu Shuang hoped that the soldiers would escape, but they did not. For the empire, they still held on.
The demon soldiers finally stood firm on the shoal of the south bank. One by one, the square formations cracked open. They held their ground tightly. More and more mo soldiers marched from the pontoon bridge towards the south bank!
Wu Shuang transferred the reserve teams from the two regiments behind, but seeing that the situation was hopeless, she understood in her heart: The river defense line had already fallen!
In fact, ever since the dynasty's army retreated and the human fleet was sunk on the shore, this fact could not be changed! Without the warship, the humans lost their advantage on the water. This river would not be able to provide much protection for the 1st division. With such momentum, even if they could stop the demon soldiers from crossing the river today, then tomorrow, the day after tomorrow…they would never be able to stop them!
General Wushuang's eyes were red. The corner of his mouth was still stained with blood. At this moment, he was extremely furious. However, he had no choice but to order the army to retreat. While there was still a chance, he had to retreat with his men and build another line of defense in the rear to prepare for the retreat of the Empire's main force.
If they were to delay any longer, once more and more of the demon soldiers charged across the river and finished reorganizing themselves on the south bank, they would be chased and killed. Their army would probably not even have the chance to regroup. They had to hold on until the main force recaptured the Jade Gate Pass!
At night, the Blood Tribe finally retreated. After a round of killing, the terrifying races in the sky finally retreated to rest. Because the strategic plan to cross the river had been completed, there was no need for them to continue exerting pressure on the humans.
The human commander issued his orders one after another. Even though they were furious, the human army had no choice but to retreat.
At this moment, seeing that the humans were about to give up on snatching the riverbank, the few demon soldiers who had already crossed the river slyly advanced!
It seemed that the demon soldiers had a huge appetite. Not only did they want to occupy the river, but they also wanted to swallow the human army guarding the river!
Wu Shuang immediately sensed the danger of the situation. At this time, he had to make a decision. They had to leave a team behind to cover the rear, and then the main team would have a chance to retreat back to the city. Otherwise, the entire army would probably be bitten to death by the enemy here! However…the army that stayed behind to cover the rear would most likely have a slim chance of survival!!
At this moment, Wu Shuang had already understood the situation. He suddenly ordered the flag bearer to wave the flag, then raised the long sword high and roared. Countless warriors under him rushed towards the muddy river bank!
The general behind him saw the flag clearly. The content of the flag was:
Die for the Empire!
This was the general that the four young masters of the Imperial Capital thought had the most potential. He was the major general of the Central Army Corps 'First Regiment! This major general had been questioned by countless people. No one thought highly of his abilities, but he had proven it to others.
Together with Yuwen Batian, Sima Dele, and Xiao Feng, they were known as the Four Heroes of the Imperial City, shining forever.
And in today's battle, Zhao Wushuang's division was at the frontlines. In order to cover the retreat of the empire's main force, they had fought for an entire day and night. His division had already been crippled and suffered heavy losses…
At this moment, when she saw the flag in front of her, Wushuang knew that the young general had taken the initiative to take on the heavy responsibility of covering the rear! He…was asking for death!
At this time, Wu Shuang did not have time to be sad. As a general, he had to bring this army back. The 1st division could not all die here.
With this order, the rear army began to retreat in groups and leave the battlefield. In front, Zhao Wushuang had already used his most arrogant roar to inspire the morale of his remaining soldiers. He instructed the few soldiers left beside him to charge at the demon soldiers who were approaching the river bank!
At this moment, there were no tears! All her tears had been burned into hot blood.
The last reserve team had already rushed forward. The major general of the Empire who had been covering the rear was already standing at the forefront. There were no more soldiers in front of him. On the shoal in front of him, his subordinates were using their flesh and blood to firmly delay the demon soldiers who were trying to chase after him!
Looking around, there were less than 200 personal guards left.
These 200 personal guards were all cavalrymen-Zhao Wushuang was the Infantry Regiment Commander, but as the Regiment Commander, it was his privilege to have all his personal guards be cavalrymen.
There was no time for hesitation. He grabbed the captain of his bodyguards beside him, his eyes bloodshot, and gave him one last order:
"Take ten men…and destroy all the catapults and ballistae we left behind! Set fire! He could not leave a single piece of wood behind for these enemies!!”
The captain of the bodyguards also knew that today was the day of his death, but there was no fear on his face. He gritted his teeth and agreed with tears in his eyes. He immediately led ten men to dismount and light torches.
Wu Shuang looked behind her. The large group of people had already left the battlefield under Wu Shuang's leadership and retreated far south. He heaved a sigh of relief.
Regardless of whether they fled or held on, the commander's request to hold on for a day and night had been completed.
The general's young face was filled with determination. He knew that he was going to die today.
Shua!
Raising the spear in her hand and pointing it at the high sky, Wu Shuang shouted at the less than 200 cavalrymen beside her,""Brothers! Today is the day we die! Even if we all die, the 1st division will not be humiliated! There was only glory! Are you afraid of death?"
The shouts of the two hundred people were like the aura of tens of thousands of soldiers."I'm not afraid!"
"Good! Follow me!"
The young general laughed maniacally. He kicked his spurs and spurred his horse to gallop towards the river bank. Behind him, 200 cavalrymen followed him without hesitation.! The 1st division, 3rd division, and infantry soldiers of the two divisions that were covering the retreat had all died!
They had killed many times more enemies than they had. They had held off the million strong army for a day and a night. The remaining 1st Division troops did not flee. They held on and almost all of them had died in battle. The 1st Division of the central army only had a hundred men left.
As for Zhao Wushuang, he became the highest ranking general of the Empire who had died in the war.
In this battle…no one from the Empire's Central Army Corps 'First Infantry Division survived, including the general himself! It lasted until the dawn of April 1st!
On the battlefield, the last slogan was the young general's last shout.
Seeing all of her personal guards die in battle and the dense mass of demon soldiers, Wushuang couldn't help but laugh. Her hands were already numb and she couldn't hold her spear anymore. Looking at the corpses on the ground, Wushuang couldn't help but laugh crazily. Suddenly, Wushuang stopped moving and stood there, looking ahead. At this moment, a woman walked in from among the demon soldiers. The demon soldiers respectfully made way for her.
Soro Zhuoru looked at Wu Shuang, who was covered in blood, and said softly,""You can go to the city." Wushuang shook his head. At this time, General Lu of the Demon Race signaled his generals to shoot Wushuang. Let him die like a hero."
After saying that, she left. Soro Zhuoru cried as she walked, choking as she said,“
Why are you so silly?”He never looked back.
Wu Shuang couldn't remember how many demon warriors she had killed. The corpses under her feet had almost piled up into a mountain. Wu Shuang, who was about to fall, suddenly felt that her eyes were spinning faster and faster. It was so fast that she couldn't stand it. Her eyes seemed to be about to break the space.
The pain in her eyes caused Wushuang to shout loudly. Her voice was deafening. The demon soldiers didn't dare to go up. After a long time, Wushuang felt that her strength was disappearing bit by bit." Am I going to die? I still have many things to do. I haven't found my adoptive father's enemy. Who is my father? Everything will become a mystery."
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