Accidentally dressed as an empress

Chapter 266 Flash Flood

The wounded soldiers groaned in pain, broken weapons and torn flags were scattered all over the ground, leaving the scene devastated.

Zhong Rong's eyes were sharp as a torch as he calmly assessed the situation in the smoke of the battlefield. When facing the attack of the Chu army head-on, the Yun army was as vulnerable as tofu.

If they continued to fight and engaged in a protracted war, they would likely be forced into a passive position due to the depletion of manpower and resources. Zhong Rong decisively ordered his soldiers to retreat while fighting without hesitation.

Zhong Rong rode on a sturdy chestnut horse with an upright posture. She was wearing blood-stained armor and her long hair was flying freely in the wind.

Holding a spear, she commanded the soldiers to retreat in an orderly manner with a firm gaze, while always being vigilant about the movements of the Chu army.

Under her leadership, the soldiers cooperated tacitly, resisting the pursuit of the Chu army while retreating in an orderly manner.

They walked steadily, advancing and retreating in moderation, without any panic.

As Zhong Rong had expected, the Chu army, after a brief reorganization, caught up with them aggressively.

The Chu army general rode on a tall horse, brandished a long sword, roared loudly, urged the soldiers to speed up, and vowed to annihilate Zhong Rong and others in one fell swoop.

The Chu army soldiers came like a tide, and the shouts of killing were deafening, as if they were going to shake the mountains and forests down.

However, Zhong Rong was not afraid at all.

She knew the terrain of this mountain forest like the back of her hand. Every winding path, every hidden valley, and every dense forest were deeply imprinted in her mind. She cleverly used these terrain advantages to lead her soldiers through the mountains like a nimble fish.

Sometimes they hid in dense woods and launched sudden attacks, catching the Chu army off guard; sometimes they evacuated quickly along narrow mountain paths, leaving the Chu army far behind.

When the Chu army entered a narrow valley, Zhong Rong keenly sensed the opportunity.

She gave the order quickly, and the soldiers rushed down the hillsides on both sides like ghosts, the weapons in their hands flashing coldly in the sunlight.

They rushed towards the Chu army with shouts, instantly disrupting the Chu army's formation. The Chu soldiers were panicked and fled in all directions.

Zhong Rong led the way, his spear wielding like a dragon, as he thrust at the Chu general. The general hurriedly raised his sword to block, but Zhong Rong's fierce attack was too much for him to resist.

But Zhong Rong did not intend to tangle with the Chu army here for too long. After inflicting a certain amount of damage on the Chu army, she ordered a retreat again.

The soldiers quickly gathered and disappeared into the mountains and forests along a hidden path.

The Chu army generals were furious, but they could do nothing but continue to lead their soldiers in blind pursuit.

Relying on his familiarity with the terrain, Zhong Rong constantly changed his tactics and sent out small teams of soldiers to harass the Chu army.

These small teams of soldiers were like ghosts, shuttling around the Chu army, launching surprise attacks from time to time, and then quickly retreating.

The Chu army was exhausted by this sudden harassment. The soldiers had no peace all night and their morale was even lower.

It had rained for a whole day and night, and the mountain roads had already become muddy, making every step extremely difficult.

Zhong Rong led his soldiers charging left and right on the muddy path around the mountain. Their armor was soaked by the rain and hung heavily on their bodies, but their eyes were still firm and they showed no intention of retreating.

The Chu army behind him was like a shadow, chasing him relentlessly, and the shouts of killing rose and fell in the wind and rain.

Just as everyone was trying their best to deal with it, suddenly, a deafening roar came from a distance, as if the earth was shaking.

Zhong Rong was startled and looked up suddenly. He saw that in the distant valley, the muddy flood was like a roaring dragon, carrying huge rocks, trees and mud and sand, rushing down the mountain with the force of a tidal wave.

Days of heavy rain triggered mountain torrents, and this sudden disaster instantly changed the situation on the battlefield.

The mountain torrent rushed towards the Chu army, and before the Chu soldiers could react, they were swallowed up by the ferocious torrent.

They screamed in fear and tried to hide, but in the face of the tremendous power of nature, everything seemed so small and powerless.

The war horses neighed and the soldiers fled in all directions. The originally neat team instantly became chaotic.

Zhong Rong was startled when she saw this, but she quickly calmed down. She knew this was a golden opportunity and she had to make a quick decision.

She shouted loudly, commanding her soldiers to evacuate to higher ground, away from the dangerous mountain torrent.

Under her leadership, the soldiers climbed hard and headed towards the safe top of the mountain.

During the difficult climb, Zhong Rong looked back from time to time, looking at the Chu army ravaged by mountain torrents, with mixed feelings in his heart.

At the same time, after receiving Zhong Rong's secret letter, Lin Zichen led his soldiers like a lurking cheetah, following closely behind the Chu army, always ready to seize the opportunity to give the enemy a fatal blow.

Although the soldiers under his command were soaked by the rain during this long process of following, and their clothes and armor were covered with mud, their morale was high, and their eyes revealed their desire for victory and absolute trust in Lin Zichen.

These soldiers were all well-trained. Under Lin Zichen's command, they maintained a tight formation and followed the Chu army silently without making any unnecessary noise, like a group of ghosts hidden in the darkness.

Some of them held spears, ready to charge into battle at any time; some carried bows and arrows, with arrows on the strings, ready to be fired.

When they saw the flash flood, the soldiers were briefly shocked, but quickly adjusted their state under the calm command of Lin Zichen.

Lin Zichen shouted, "Brothers, a flash flood is coming. This is God's chance for us! Maintain formation and follow me to higher ground. At the same time, keep a close eye on the Chu army's movements and don't miss any opportunity to strike the enemy!"

The soldiers responded in unison and climbed to a higher place quickly and orderly.

During the climb, they supported each other and no one was left behind. Some soldiers, seeing their companions were exhausted, took the initiative to lend a hand and pull them up.

Finally, Zhong Rong and his soldiers successfully reached the top of the mountain. They stopped panting and looked at the devastated scene below, feeling a mixture of emotion.

At this time, the rain gradually subsided, and a ray of dawn appeared on the horizon. The rain stopped and the clouds dispersed, and the sun penetrated the thin clouds and sprinkled on the devastated surrounding mountains.

Lin Zichen led his soldiers to the top of the mountain from the other side and met up with Zhong Rong smoothly.

Zhong Rong searched the crowd and soon saw Lin Zichen and the soldiers from Xiling.

The battle is not over yet. Next, she needs to work closely with Lin Zichen and use this rare advantage to completely turn the tide of the battle.