Although Wen Zhong felt that something was amiss, the situation at Sishui Pass was critical, leaving him no time to hesitate.
He ordered in a deep voice, "Relay my command to the entire army. End the concealment. The target is the Western Qi Vanguard Army. Attack!"
"Understood!" his subordinate generals roared in reply.
The concealed Great Formation slowly withdrew. Within Qi Mountain, the elite Shang Army led by Wen Zhong burst forth like tigers from their cages, suddenly baring their fangs as they charged toward the Western Qi Vanguard Army attacking the city.
War drums thundered, and killing cries shook the heavens! The Shang Army's iron cavalry surged forward like a flood.
At the very front was Wen Zhong himself, riding his Ink Qilin. He held the Male Female Golden Whip and led the charge toward Sishui Pass.
Behind him, Deng Zhong, Xin Huan, Zhang Jie, Tao Rong, and the other generals displayed their abilities, leading the army in a vicious collision with the Western Qi military formation!
The Western Qi Army, which had been putting all its strength into attacking the city, was caught completely off guard, and its rear instantly fell into chaos. Many soldiers were trampled beneath the Shang Army's iron cavalry before they could even react.
Seeing this, Zhang Guifang on the city wall was greatly encouraged. He shouted, "The Grand Tutor's reinforcements have arrived! Soldiers, follow me out of the pass! Attack from within and without—we will defeat the enemy today!"
The gates of Sishui Pass burst open. Zhang Guifang and the Four Generals of Mo led the defenders out in a surging wave, attacking the Western Qi Vanguard Army from both front and rear alongside Wen Zhong's army.
For a time, the Western Qi Army fell into extreme chaos and suffered heavy casualties.
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