Chapter 2, Rescue

The Caesar Legion outside the city consists of more than 30,000 men. Under normal circumstances, even if Ren Qinyong and others were twice as brave, they would not be able to disrupt the enemy's formation. However, after more than twenty days of siege, all the soldiers of Caesar are aware that the enemies within the city are akin to demons. In a short span of time, over 50,000 elite troops of the Caesar Empire have been buried within the walls before them. Particularly, the invulnerable and unstoppable might of Ren Qinyong has instilled an indelible image of fear in the hearts of all.

Under the leadership of this great monster, the remaining one hundred and eighty imperial soldiers plunged into the heart of the Caesar people like a sharp dagger

The Red Ocean is the designation of the Fourth Legion of the Han Empire. The five major legions of the empire are all renowned and have achieved numerous military accomplishments. They are the true elite of the Han Empire, the real aces.

Although the Red Ocean consists entirely of cavalry, there are only a little over 3,000 of them here. If Caesar's 30,000 men were to form a square formation, they might not dare to charge. The commander of Caesar's legion did not make any significant mistakes; by the time he received the news of the Red Ocean's approach, it was already too late to retreat. Moreover, he did not intend to retreat, so he ordered the troops to assemble outside the camp in preparation for the confrontation, while simultaneously dispatching a messenger to request assistance from the nearby Caesar's cavalry. As long as he could hold out for an hour, with the progression of the battle, Caesar's cavalry would soon arrive, and at that time, they would be able to launch a pincer attack, ensuring their victory.

Outside the city, there are tens of thousands of Caesar people, while the population within the inner city is less than two hundred, which is indeed a stark contrast. If the Caesar people adopt a defensive posture, the only possibility is that reinforcements from the Han Dynasty have arrived. Once this realization dawned on Xu He - Tu - Shuhai Feng, he became so excited that his whole body trembled

In the east, a brilliant and dazzling red slowly rose on the horizon. Rows of soldiers clad in red light armor rode on horseback, brandishing their spears, surging toward the military camp like a tide

In order to prevent chaos from spreading throughout the formation, he had no choice but to take the risk of altering the formation. However, he underestimated the speed, equipment, and determination to kill of the red ocean. If it were him facing an enemy force more than ten times his own, he might not have been able to issue a command for a full-scale attack. As a result, various unforeseen factors combined, leading him to suffer his first defeat in his life.

As the Han army advanced deeper, the resistance grew increasingly fierce, with attacks coming from all directions. At any moment, someone would fall to the ground, trampled into an unrecognizable form by countless feet. Yet, regardless of the pressure, this group of over one hundred maintained a triangular formation for their assault. At the forefront of this triangle was Qin Yong, resembling a mad tiger, as if a deity had descended. As long as no one could intercept him, this triangular attacking force would never cease its advance. Yet, regardless of the pressure, this group of over one hundred maintained a triangular formation for their assault. At the forefront of this triangle was Qin Yong, resembling a mad tiger, as if a deity had descended. As long as no one could intercept him, this triangular attacking force would never cease its advance

The horn, three long blasts? Xu Haifeng leaped up, spread his legs, and ran up to the city wall like the wind. Having fought against the Romans for so long, the intelligence personnel of the Han Empire had long analyzed the enemy's means of communication. The three long blasts of the horn indicated the gathering of troops, forming a defensive formation, and preparing for battle

"The red... it is actually a red ocean, my God, we are saved!" Xu Haifeng shouted incoherently.

If the incursion by Qin Yong and others was merely an unexpected disturbance, then the impact of the red ocean was a fatal blow. The formation of the Caesar troops finally collapsed. Infantry, when facing cavalry and chariots, cannot withstand the terrifying impact of cavalry without forming an effective formation. The population of the Xiongnu was less than one-tenth that of the Han, yet they were able to stand on equal footing with the Han in the north, relying on their citizen-soldiers and invincible cavalry forces.

He simply could not comprehend that after enduring over twenty days of siege, Qin Yong and the others would actually take the initiative to launch an attack. What puzzled him even more was how, after so many days, they could still maintain such abundant physical strength and high morale. It was astonishing that just over a hundred individuals could create localized chaos within a crowd of tens of thousands. These circumstances were entirely beyond his understanding.

Qin Yong is an unexpected discovery; he himself is a skilled practitioner, having achieved a high level of mastery in the Thirteen Taibao's martial arts after consuming blood wine multiple times. In recent days, he has displayed extraordinary valor on the battlefield, demonstrating a remarkable ability to strike without leaving a trace, as he attacks others while remaining unharmed. Upon discovering such a formidable warrior, Xu Haifeng immediately appointed him as his deputy. However, at this moment, most of the officers have perished, and Xu Haifeng, as a temporary commander, is merely a small team leader of ten, and he is also a leader of a new recruits' team.

I know that if they hadn't left, you wouldn't have returned either. What I am asking is about our casualties

Caesar's commander, experienced and quick to react, assessed the position and number of the red cavalry. Without hesitation, he issued a series of commands to adjust the formation, aiming to intercept Qin Yong and his men outside the formation.

It was incorrect; my command should have been for the Red Ocean to charge at Caesar's formation, while they cheered from the sidelines. How did it end up that the troops were to engage them first? Once Qin Yong and the others broke through the outer wall, Xu Haifeng finally recalled his muddled order. However, since they had already charged out, calling them back immediately would inevitably invite ridicule. Fortunately, Qin Yong did not take everyone with him. From the very first day he took command of the army, he had designated ten particularly burly men as his personal bodyguards, capable of remaining unscathed amidst a hail of arrows. As Qin Yong and the others broke through the outer wall, Xu Haifeng finally remembered his confused command. Yet, since they had already charged out, calling them back immediately would inevitably invite ridicule. Fortunately, Qin Yong did not take everyone with him. From the very first day he took command of the army, he had designated ten particularly burly men as his personal bodyguards, capable of remaining unscathed amidst a hail of arrows; these bodyguards were indispensable.

"Qin Yong, convey my orders, charge forward, break through, and kill this group of Caesar's golden-haired dogs." Xu Haifeng felt a surge of blood and unexpectedly issued a command that he would later reflect on with embarrassment.

With the chaos in Caesar's formation, the outcome of this melee has been determined. Unless an unexpected situation arises, even if the Martial Emperor were to be resurrected, he would only meet his demise on the spot. Now, what remains is to see how great the achievements of the red sea can be.

Wah ... ... Wah ... ... Wah ... ...

How is the situation? Only at this moment did Xu Haifeng have the courage to emerge from behind the stone pile, to breathe in the air filled with the scent of blood and gunpowder, and then to inquire of his deputy, Qin Yong

One hundred ninety-one people, although the inner city wall is not large, this number of personnel is indeed somewhat inadequate for defense. It seems that it will soon be unable to hold out. Xu Haifeng contemplated in his heart, if he were to abandon the city and flee, he wondered what his chances of escaping would be.

Qin Yong wielded a pair of meteor hammers, a type of external weapon with tremendous power. As he swung them, a streak of bright light flashed by, and immediately, those in front were thrown into disarray. Countless weapons struck at him simultaneously, yet the fully developed San Taibao displayed formidable prowess on the battlefield. He did not dodge or evade, continuing to charge forward without a care, as all the blades were deflected by his robust physique, leaving at most a faint mark. His clothes were already tattered, his bare upper body smeared with filthy blood. With a powerful swing of the meteor hammer, one person nearby failed to evade in time and was struck on the crown of the head, causing their brain matter to splatter onto Qin Yong's face. Another individual swung a knife, severing his hair, causing it to fly wildly. His bulging muscles were a mix of red and white, and his face was twisted in a fierce snarl. Such a vicious and ruthless figure sent chills down people's spines. Although there were many in the formation, none could withstand even a single move from him, nor could anyone slow down his attacking speed.

The deafening cries of battle gradually diminished, and sporadic arrows continued to fly past Xu Haifeng, who was hiding behind the stone pile. He incessantly prayed to all the deities he knew, and finally, this siege came to a halt, bringing a brief moment of peace to the inner city

Although riding swift horses, the distance between the red ocean and Caesar's legion was still too great. It was Qin Yong and his group who followed closely behind, engaging with Caesar's square formation first.

This group of Caesar dogs has been repelled by us said Qin Yong loudly

"Brothers, charge with me!" Qin Yong shouted, his voice resounding like thunder, as he led the way, followed closely by one hundred and eighty blood-soaked warriors.

At this moment, due to the probe's error, they were pressed by the cavalry of the Han Empire to the brink, hastily forming a formation. Unexpectedly, Qin Yong and others, audaciously, dared to charge at a formation of thirty thousand with merely a hundred or so men, catching them completely off guard. It was under such unforeseen circumstances that the array of the Caesar people experienced a slight stir.

Seeing their appearance as if facing a formidable enemy, Xu Haifeng knew that one of his feet had already stepped out from the gates of hell

Although the forces of Caesar were already doomed, they still relied on their numbers and did not lack the strength to fight back. However, when a squadron of cavalry from their rear broke away from the main group and fled into the distance, all the soldiers of Caesar fell into complete despair, abandoning the battlefield in droves and scattering in all directions to escape.

The city walls of the inner city are the tallest among all the buildings within the city. As Xu Haifeng ascended the walls, he saw the Caesar troops on the west side retreating from the city like a tide, gathering towards their base camp, intending to form a square formation of human waves in front of the camp.

A torrential rain of crimson arrows fell from the sky, and the sea of red surged into the battlefield in a matter of moments. They drew specially crafted crossbow bolts from their saddles, pulled the triggers, and the downpour of arrows caused significant casualties among the Caesar's men, who had yet to raise their massive shields. As the horses approached, at the sound of a command from the red legion, everyone shifted the crossbow bolts to their backs, reached for their spears, and charged forward.

The Red Ocean consists entirely of cavalry, stationed year-round at the northern camp of the Empire, confronting the age-old enemy of the Empire, the Xiongnu. Due to their bright red armor, when they charge, they resemble a massive wave of red, hence the name Red Ocean. It is unexpected that they have suddenly appeared on the western battlefield today

The brothers are doing well, but we have lost another 20 personnel, leaving us with 191 people now

As the formation had not yet been fully organized, the Red Ocean Corps suddenly accelerated and launched the attack first

A resounding sound of a horn emanated from the camp of the Caesars, spreading far into the boundless sky