The Art of Chaotic Divinity-Chapter 837: Sharpening Through Battle

Seeing Wu Kui's forces, Ling Feng breathed a quiet sigh of relief. As fierce as it looked, this was just a probing attack. If Wu Kui had gone all in, his forces would've been crushed in an instant. freēwēbηovel.c૦m

"Pull back the lines!"

At Ling Feng's command, the Tianyang troops tightened their formation, making themselves a smaller target. The eagle-marked war horns sounded as five million soldiers drew inward, avoiding direct clashes with the heavily armored cavalry. Those beast-mounted troops were too fast to face head-on.

A mistake in earlier deployments had left Ling Feng's elite earth dragon cavalry trapped at the center. Now they couldn't be deployed in time.

This is the importance of troop deployment—one mistake, and you'll dig your own grave.

"Charge!"

Three thousand beast cavalry tore through Ling Feng's left flank like wolves among sheep, wreaking havoc before retreating. Their hit-and-run tactics were frustratingly effective.

Ling Feng still refused to give chase. He'd lost around five thousand men—a painful blow, but with five million troops, it was a loss he could absorb.

More importantly, his real elite units remained untouched.

Meanwhile, Wu Kui's cavalry had suffered nearly a hundred casualties in the chaos.

From his position on the high ground, Wu Kui watched Ling Feng's camp. Seeing no pursuit, he signaled another three thousand cavalry to attack.

"Let's see how long you can take this!" Wu Kui sneered. His plan was simple—keep harassing until Ling Feng had no choice but to fight, or watch his army get worn down bit by bit!

Attack after attack came...

With each cavalry charge, Ling Feng gained more experience. His control over the troops grew steadier.

But the losses mounted—over thirty thousand men gone!

"Attack!"

Another cavalry strike hit Ling Feng's lines. But this time, a deadly rain of arrows shot from deep within his camp—flying so far they reached Wu Kui's position!

Several arrows punched through the defensive shields, one striking Wu Kui's deputy through the throat.

"Argh!" The vice-general fell from his horse.

Spirit-Piercing Bolts!

A trick Ling Feng had learned from Sun Gongming. These special arrows were deadly at long range.

"Something's wrong!"

As the vice-general fell, Wu Ku's mind jolted, a wave of unease rushing over him. He immediately ordered the beast cavalry to retreat.

"Something's definitely not right!"

Riding his Flame Warhorse atop the high ridge, Wu Ku felt the cold wind sweep past him, sharpening his senses and clearing his thoughts.

"First attack: five thousand enemy dead. Second: four thousand five hundred. Third: three thousand... This time barely a thousand, while we lost two hundred!"

The realization hit him. "That brat's been using me to train his troops!"

"Damn it! DAMN IT!"

Wu Kui looked down at the battlefield. Over four million Tianyang troops now stood in perfect formation, their battle flags snapping in the wind. Their combined might formed dark clouds above the plain.

This was a real army now!

"I've been tricked! He never had any backup plan!"

Wu Kui beat his chest in frustration. His chance to crush Ling Feng was gone—the kid now commanded troops almost as well as he did.

That learning speed was terrifying!

"Thank you, General Wu, for helping me train my troops!"

The roar of millions of soldiers echoed through Ling Feng's camp, their voices shaking the very air.

Wu Ku's face drained of color as his fists clenched in frustration. His mistake had been doubting too much.

Yet, Wu Ku quickly regained his composure. So what if Ling Feng had managed to command millions of soldiers?

This kid couldn't possibly have more experience than him!

After all, Wu Ku had over twenty years of battlefield experience, while Ling Feng was nothing more than a novice, playing at tactics!

"Kill! Kill them all!"

Wu Ku's command flag swept through the air, and three thousand heavily armored beast cavalry surged forward once again. Behind them, the Silverwing Griffin Legion followed—another elite force from the Tianbai army.

The Silverwing Griffins were fourth-tier demonic beasts, smaller than the ones Sun Gongming had used. But this size was better suited for coordinated group tactics.

Dominating the skies, the Silverwing Griffins were fast and deadly, weaving through the battle with the heavy cavalry's cover. Their speed allowed them to strike like shadows, cutting down their enemies with ruthless precision.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Finally, Ling Feng launched a counterattack. A hail of arrows shot from the Tianyang Empire's crossbowmen. With exceptional range and piercing power, their bolts tore through the enemy ranks, even though the heavy armor of the Tianbai troops was tough.

"Ah!"

Screams echoed as more than five hundred of Wu Ku’s heavily armored beast cavalry fell, marking the first major loss for Wu Ku!

As the battle raged on, both sides' infantry, light cavalry, and archers clashed in brutal close combat. Elite forces from both sides collided, each trying to overwhelm the other. Though Wu Ku had far more experience than Ling Feng, the sheer number of troops on Ling Feng's side kept the balance of the fight in check for now.

Ling Feng was learning with every move Wu Ku made, his growth accelerating at an astonishing rate.

"Retreat!"

Wu Ku barked the order without hesitation. His main force was still engaged in ambushes at various terrain chokepoints, and the troops he had sent out were few in number. If the battle continued, his elite beast cavalry would be wiped out.

Ling Feng watched as Wu Ku pulled back, but he didn't pursue. There were still large portions of the enemy force unaccounted for. Without clear visibility, Ling Feng's counterattack could easily be ambushed. Wu Ku, a seasoned general, wouldn't have left himself exposed.

"Regroup, and keep training!" Ling Feng commanded, signaling his forces to return to camp.

"This is getting interesting. The real challenge has only just begun," Ling Feng murmured, a glint of sharp intellect flashing in his eyes as he rubbed his nose.