First Clash on the Plain: A Clever Strategy Breaks the Formation and Shakes the Enemy Camp

The wind sweeping across Limali Plain carried clouds of dust, making the flags of both armies snap loudly. Marshal Ge Long reined in his horse before the Heaven Dou Army, his sword pointing straight ahead as his voice boomed like a bell. "Soldiers of Heaven Dou! The Spirit Hall Empire harbors wolfish ambitions and seeks to enslave the continent. Today is the day we defend our homeland—form ranks and prepare for battle!"

"Tang Family Army, heed my command!" Tang San's voice followed, carrying through the ranks of the Tang Sect disciples. "Inspect the crossbows, set the mechanisms, load the hidden weapons, and await orders!" The Tang Family Army disciples answered in unison. The Zhuge Crossbows in their hands gleamed coldly, their bolts aimed at the Spirit Hall Empire's front line, ready to launch a surprise attack at any moment.

Marshal Ge Long swept his gaze across the army and issued another loud command. "Hold formation! No one is to charge without orders! Mounted archers, nock your arrows! Heavy cavalry, grip your lances! Heavy infantry, hold the shield wall steady—advance only when the horn sounds!"

Beside the black carriage on the other side, Bibi Dong curled her lips into a cold smile and said to the Elephant Armored Sect leader beside her, "Send out the vanguard. Give the Heaven Dou Army a taste of our strength."

The Elephant Armored Sect leader immediately stepped forward, his dark iron heavy armor clanging dully. He shouted at the Elephant Armored Legion behind him, "Elephant Armored Legion, heed my command! Follow me forward and slaughter every last one of Heaven Dou's scum!"

"Kill! Kill! Kill!" The Elephant Armored Legion disciples roared in unison, charging toward the Heaven Dou Army like moving hills. Their heavy armor gleamed coldly beneath the sunlight, and every step made the