Chapter 23: Has the Stronghold Come Seeking Revenge?
[White Dragon Cavalry / White Dragon Guards]
Unit Type: Heavy Cavalry / Shield Guards
Soldier Level: 1/20
Unit Stage: Beginner
Morale: 10/100
Attributes: Berserk Slaughter, Strict Military Discipline, Fight with Their Backs Against the Wall
Formation: Divine Dragon Descends Upon the World (Inactive)
Xiao Wen withdrew his gaze from the White Dragon Guards, a smile on his face. He then summoned a soldier and instructed him to bring Ma Chao over.
When Ma Chao arrived, the moment his eyes landed on the White Dragon Cavalry, a flash of brilliance burst forth from his gaze.
It was a look of surprise mixed with shock. His eyes locked firmly onto the White Dragon Cavalry, his face filled with astonishment.
“My Lord, this cavalry unit…”
Before Ma Chao could finish speaking, Xiao Wen grinned.
“The White Dragon Cavalry. A cavalry force with considerable potential. I plan to place them under your command and have you lead them out of the city for training, suppress bandits, and raise their levels. What do you think?”
“Excellent!”
Ma Chao agreed immediately.
Being able to command a powerful cavalry force was undoubtedly one of Ma Chao’s greatest wishes.
However, just as Ma Chao stepped forward to organize the cavalry and was preparing to lead the White Dragon Cavalry out, Xiao Wen suddenly received a warning notification.
Warning: A large number of bandits are approaching one of your subordinate villages. Please prepare your defenses.
The alert echoed in his ears. Xiao Wen frowned, and soon afterward, a soldier came running over and bowed.
“My Lord, General! A large force of bandits has been spotted outside our territory. They are carrying banners marked with the character ‘Sha.’”
“They should be men from the nearby largest stronghold, the Black Fiend Stronghold. They have come to attack.”
Hearing this, Xiao Wen’s expression turned serious, though he was somewhat surprised.
“How many are there?”
“Around two hundred.”
Two hundred?
Was this...
A pillow being delivered right when he was feeling sleepy?
I was just thinking about finding a place to train my troops, and these bandits delivered themselves to my doorstep?
It would almost be rude not to accept!
“General, I’ll trouble you with this.”
Xiao Wen turned and looked at Ma Chao.
Ma Chao immediately understood and clasped his fists.
“I will not disappoint you, My Lord!”
“No, that’s not what I mean. I’m not asking you to personally take action. I want to see the strength of these men.”
Xiao Wen shook his head, his gaze passing over Ma Chao and landing on the White Dragon Cavalry behind him.
“You only need to supervise from the rear.”
One hundred White Dragon Cavalry against two hundred bandits shouldn’t be difficult, right?
It was the perfect opportunity to test their combat strength.
Ma Chao nodded in understanding and turned to the cavalry behind him.
“Men! Wherever my spear points, your iron hooves shall charge. Kill!”
With a low shout, Ma Chao raised the Profound Heaven Sky-Piercing Spear and pointed it forward.
As his spear extended toward the horizon, the hundred White Dragon Cavalry charged out amid a chorus of neighs, kicking up clouds of dust.
Watching them depart, Xiao Wen smiled.
“General, shall we follow?”
“I will obey whatever arrangements my Lord makes.”
With that, the two men slowly headed out.
Just as they arrived, a series of notifications sounded in Xiao Wen’s ears.
Ding! Congratulations to player Half-Journey Through the Mortal World for successfully eliminating the bandit vanguard. The main force will soon arrive on the battlefield. Please prepare accordingly.
Notice: The bandits leading this assault are commanded by the Third Stronghold Master of the Black Fiend Stronghold. Threat Level: Three Stars.
Ding! A powerful enemy from the Black Fiend Stronghold has arrived. Hidden Quest Triggered — Territory Defense Battle.
Notice: This is the first time this quest has been triggered across the entire server. Completing it will reward a unique territory building.
The notifications rang out one after another, leaving Xiao Wen momentarily stunned.
A hidden quest?
A Territory Defense Battle?
There were rewards for winning?
Xiao Wen blinked, anticipation appearing in his eyes.
A unique territory building?
Such things were exceedingly rare throughout the entire game, and each possessed special functions and effects.
Back in the middle and later stages of the game, unique territory buildings had once been sold for astronomical prices.
Now he had a chance to obtain one ahead of everyone else.
Naturally, Xiao Wen coveted it greatly.
Excited, he looked forward and saw the battlefield littered with bandit corpses. The hundred White Dragon Cavalry stood amid the dead, faint traces of murderous aura surrounding them as they gripped their spears and stared ahead.
Moments later, the sounds of battle cries echoed through the air.
A burly, dark-skinned man wielding a massive axe appeared, leading eight hundred bandits as he charged forward.
The instant they arrived, their eyes locked onto the White Dragon Cavalry.
Without another word, they roared and rushed forward, waving their weapons as they sought to annihilate every last rider.
The White Dragon Cavalry naturally refused to show weakness.
They urged their horses forward, forming a thick arrowhead as they crashed straight into the bandit ranks.
Meanwhile, Xiao Wen focused his gaze on the bandit leader.
General: Luo Hu
Gender: Male
Grade: Elite General (Second Tier)
Level: 20
Talent Attributes: 115/20
Weapon: Mountain-Splitting Axe
Faction: Third Stronghold Master of the Black Fiend Stronghold
Luo Hu charged forward, leading the main force directly into battle against the White Dragon Cavalry.
Although the White Dragon Cavalry was a special unit, their overall level was still low, and they lacked a commander capable of fully coordinating and controlling their strength.
As a result, when facing the eight hundred bandits under Luo Hu’s command, they inevitably found themselves struggling.
“Kill!”
The hundred White Dragon Cavalry roared.
The next moment, they lowered their spears and charged, smashing directly into Luo Hu’s formation.
At the same time, their spears danced wildly. Anyone in their path was impaled.
In a single exchange, nearly a hundred bandits were killed.
However, just as the White Dragon Cavalry completed their charge, Luo Hu rushed forward with his Mountain-Splitting Axe.
A powerful aura erupted from within him.
Swinging his axe, he charged directly against the cavalry. His blood energy condensed around him and formed a shield, forcibly blocking the White Dragon Cavalry’s initial charge and neutralizing their momentum.
Afterward, he directed the remaining bandits to attack, cutting into the cavalry formation and severing the connections between the riders.
They were isolated and attacked separately.
Whenever any White Dragon Cavalry attempted to break through the encirclement, Luo Hu personally intervened and forced them back.
As a result, the White Dragon Cavalry fell into a disadvantageous position and were gradually suppressed.
Seeing this, both Xiao Wen and Ma Chao frowned.
“My Lord, the reason for the White Dragon Cavalry’s poor performance is simple. Though this force is powerful, it lacks a suitable commander. They are missing someone to lead the charge, allowing the enemy to exploit this weakness.”
“This humble general requests permission to fight. I am willing to lead the White Dragon Cavalry and secure our first victory for you, My Lord!”
Ma Chao tightened his grip on the reins and advanced half a step.
His spear pointed diagonally toward the ground, while battle intent blazed in his eyes.
Xiao Wen nodded silently.
He knew Ma Chao was right.
“In that case, I shall entrust this matter to you, General!”
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