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The Chu army surged in like a tidal wave, with siege weapons wielded continuously beneath the city walls, as if trying to tear this ancient city apart.
Wave after wave of attacks kept the defenders on the city walls constantly on the run.
Arrows rained down on the city wall like a dense storm, emitting sharp whooshing sounds and dull thuds as they struck their targets.
The city walls were covered in bloodstains and tattered banners.
Chen Yong, the city lord of Xiangyang, was a battle-hardened general. He had been seriously injured before, and now his clothes were covered in blood, staining his armor red.
He knelt on one knee, panting heavily, gripping his spear to support himself and prevent himself from falling.
The Chu army's attack just now almost brought the city to its knees.
Fortunately, he and his troops managed to hold the line in the end.
however.
Having just fought, he is now completely exhausted and unable to fight any longer.
"General, leave this to me. You should lead your men to break through the encirclement immediately!"
A guard helped Chen Yong up and urged him to break through the encirclement.
Chen Yong shook his head slightly.
"Don't say that again!"
"The city is here and the people are there!"
"Even if I die, I will die here in battle."
Chen Yong's voice was weak, yet firm and resolute, as if he were ready to die.
"General..."
The guards around him wanted to persuade him again.
"Shut up!"
Chen Yongli shouted.
Seeing this, the guards could only worry in their hearts, but no one dared to offer any further advice.
Chen Yong was panting heavily after being scolded so forcefully.
"You don't need to worry about me."
"When the Chu Kingdom attacks the city later, you will lead your troops to break out on your own."
"If one can live, then let one live."
Chen Yong knew he was powerless to defend Xiangyang and that he was doomed.
He only hoped that one of his bodyguards, who had followed him for so many years, could break through the encirclement.
"General, if you don't leave, we won't leave either."
"Yes! General 507th Army, we're not leaving."
"General, we will follow you and fight the Chu army to the death. Killing one is no loss, killing two is a bonus!"
"..."
Chen Yong's personal guards responded enthusiastically.
Their general didn't leave, so they didn't leave either.
"you···"
Chen Yong didn't know what to say.
But he also knew that even if they broke through, probably not many of them would be able to escape.
The Chu army is everywhere outside; breaking out is as difficult as climbing to heaven.
"it is good!"
"In that case, I will lead you to fight the enemy again later!"
Chen Yong laughed, but his laughter was tinged with sadness.
"We swear to follow the general to the death!"
The guards shouted loudly.
Sudden.
bang~
A sudden whooshing sound rang out.
Followed by.
bang bang bang~
A series of whooshing sounds rang out.
I saw.
Huge rocks rained down on Xiangyang City.
"A giant rock is coming! Dodge it quickly, quickly..."
The soldiers monitoring the Chu army's movements hurriedly shouted to warn everyone!
!
!
97. The city falls! Fight to the death! Be ready to die for your cause!
however.
There were simply too many boulders, and they were enormous and moving at incredible speeds, making it impossible for them to dodge them.
bang bang bang~
Huge rocks fell, creating large craters on the city walls of Xiangyang.
Those soldiers guarding the city walls who were hit by the boulder were instantly reduced to blood and gore.
Even those who weren't hit were shaken by the terrifying shockwave, causing their blood and qi to churn.
All of a sudden.
Chaos reigned on the city wall.
Upon seeing this, the guards' expressions changed drastically.
"Oh no, the Chu army has begun their attack!"
"The Chu army has deployed siege engines!"
"Quickly engage the enemy!"
"Protect the general immediately!"
The guards gasped in surprise.
Some men, armed with knives, stood firm at their posts, facing off against the surging Chu army.
Someone rushed towards Chen Yong and shielded him in the middle.
"kill!"
at this time.
Suddenly, a deafening roar of battle cries erupted from the city walls.
Suddenly, a large number of Chu soldiers rushed out from behind the siege engines beneath the city gate.
Armed with weapons, they charged toward the city gate with murderous intent.
"Prepare for the enemy! Prepare for the enemy!"
Upon seeing this, the soldiers guarding the city threw stones and fired arrows down towards the city walls.
They used anything that could kill the Chu soldiers without hesitation.
however.
The Chu army was simply too numerous; one wave was crushed to death, but another wave surged in.
and.
The Chu army continued to use giant logs to ram the city gate.
bang bang bang~
The city gate was on the verge of collapse.
"Quickly, rush to the city gate!"
Upon seeing this, one of the lieutenants' expressions changed drastically, and he immediately shouted loudly.
However, he had just finished speaking.