"We, don't we have two hundred thousand troops?"
"This... indeed, indeed there are two hundred thousand troops!"
"Then why do I feel like we've been surrounded by them?"
At these words, the soldiers of the Arab Empire fell silent.
This situation was indeed beyond their expectations.
They had initially believed that with two hundred thousand troops, they could definitely defeat Lin Tian's army.
In their plan, taking down Lin Tian's army was supposed to be an easy task.
Who would have thought that things would unfold so differently from their predictions?
Their advantage was easily seen through by their enemy, who then turned the tables, luring their army into an ambush!
They thought their two hundred thousand troops held the advantage, but who could have guessed that as the battle wore on, they would find themselves at a disadvantage?
The soldiers of the Arab Empire could not, and would not, accept such a turn of events.
This left many of them staring blankly around, unsure of what they were looking at.
However, while they were bewildered, Lin Tian's army showed no signs of confusion.
As many of them halted, Lin Tian's army continued its relentless assault.
Cutting through them, Lin Tian led his army directly towards one direction, clearing it out.
This method of combat was terrifying for the other half of the Arab Empire's soldiers.
Because of this, every single one of them let out screams of terror:
"No, I don't want to die! Don't kill me!"
"Spare me, please spare me, I don't want to die!"
"Help me, quick, who will save me!"
These screams also woke up the other half of the Arab Empire's soldiers.
They suddenly realized that they were still on the battlefield, and that they were still at a disadvantage.
However, after realizing this, they did not immediately think of attacking Lin Tian's army to save their comrades.
Instead, they looked around them.
Then, they discovered that there were not many soldiers around them, only tens of thousands.
Compared to Lin Tian's army, this number was vastly different.
Because of this, someone among them suddenly spoke:
"Should we, should we retreat?"
As soon as the word "retreat" was spoken, many felt tempted.
The current situation was indeed suitable for them to retreat!
However, their army was still surrounded. Retreating at this moment seemed a bit inappropriate.
Because of this, many of them were hesitant.
However, there were not a few who were afraid. After one person suggested retreat, others immediately responded.
"Retreat? This is indeed a good time for us to retreat! But will we be blamed for doing this?"
"I don't think so, why would anyone blame us? Our army's defeat is already set, and if we stay here, it will only lead to greater losses!"
"But, our general is still surrounded, are we really going to abandon him?"
At these words, more people hesitated.
Perhaps they could retreat, but they still held a sense of reverence for their general.
They did not wish to disobey orders, nor did they want to easily watch their general fall in battle.
Because of this, many of them turned their gaze to another general among them.
This general was not their main commander, but his status was not low.
In the absence of their main commander, it was perfectly acceptable to ask for his opinion.
And when this general saw everyone looking at him, he hesitated.
In his heart, he wanted to leave.
Because he also felt a sense of danger.
However, he also knew that to retreat without orders was to disobey the commander, so he did not dare to issue the order lightly.
He glanced at Lin Tian's frenzied assault, and then at their surrounded main commander.
Finally, he issued his order.
"Hold on for a while longer, continue fighting the enemy, and look for an opportunity to rescue the general!"
"Yes!"
Hearing this, the soldiers immediately knew what to do next.
They only needed to observe, fight and wait for the opportune moment.
If they could save their main commander, they would certainly act to do so.
If they could not save their main commander, they should then consider whether they should retreat.
And if they retreated at that point, no one would say anything.
Because of this, the soldiers on this half of the Arab Empire also remained.
However, they did not fight with all their might. They mostly went through the motions.
For them, as long as they maintained the status quo and saved their lives, it was enough.
As for the real fighting, it was left to the soldiers on the other half.
And the soldiers on the other half of the Arab Empire were indeed fighting desperately.
Especially when their main commander felt Lin Tian heading straight for him, intending to take his life, he became extremely terrified.
"Block him, you must block him, don't let him get close, kill him!"
"Kill! Kill him, protect the general!"
"Quick, quick, someone protect the general's safety!"
Because Lin Tian's target was the main commander of the Arab Empire, the soldiers of the Arab Empire fought with exceptional ferocity.
They desperately tried to protect their main commander, to preserve his life.
Because of this, many of them desperately tried to push towards Lin Tian.
And then, Lin Tian's assault became even more ferocious.
Every single soldier who approached him fell beneath Lin Tian's sword.
Lin Tian showed no mercy to them.
In fact, Lin Tian had let loose by this point, killing indiscriminately, becoming somewhat numb from the slaughter.
Then, he reached the main commander of the Arab Empire.
By this point, the main commander of the Arab Empire had retreated time and again, but he found that Lin Tian was still pursuing him, leaving him with nowhere to retreat.
Because of this, he despaired and decided not to retreat any further.
Looking at Lin Tian charging at him, his eyes revealed a fierce glint.
"Ah! Die! Die by my hand! You die!"
Then he personally charged forward, sword in hand, attempting to kill Lin Tian.
However, all he received in response was a single sword strike from Lin Tian.
After that one strike, the main commander of the Arab Empire had his head severed by Lin Tian.
Even though he was the main commander of the Arab Empire, he could not withstand a single strike from Lin Tian.
This turn of events was too sudden for the soldiers of the Arab Empire, so sudden that it stunned many.
And upon seeing this, the general on the other half of the Arab Empire did not hesitate to issue his order.
"Retreat! We withdraw from here immediately! We will go and report to His Majesty!"