In the eyes of many, the Zhao cavalry charging at the forefront had already clashed with Lin Tian's cavalry.
The battle began with the fierce collision of long swords. The Zhao cavalry employed brute force.
His intention was simple: to strike down Lin Tian's cavalry from their horses with a single sword blow.
Then, to trample them to death.
He wanted to prove the might of the Zhao cavalry in the most direct way possible.
However, when his long sword truly collided with that of Lin Tian's cavalry, he discovered that the situation was entirely different from what he had envisioned.
He felt an immense power from his opponent.
This power was greater than that of a mounted cavalryman.
It was as if his enemy was firmly anchored to his warhorse, using the horse's strength to deliver a powerful strike.
This powerful blow left him somewhat stunned.
Before he could even react to what was happening, he felt his grip on his sword loosen.
But while he was slow to react, Lin Tian's cavalryman was quick.
As his sword began to slip from his grasp, Lin Tian's cavalryman immediately followed up with another thrust.
"Swish!"
The sword accurately pierced the Zhao cavalryman's chest, slicing through his armor and striking a vital point.
Without a second glance, the rider continued to charge forward.
It was as if the entire event was a commonplace occurrence.
However, the Zhao cavalryman did not see it that way.
As fellow cavalrymen, they could immediately discern the key to the exchange.
"How is this possible? How can Qin cavalry possess such immense strength?"
"Unbelievable! Our cavalry's strength while mounted is inferior to his!"
"He must be an exception. This must be an anomaly; Qin cavalry cannot possibly be this strong!"
Many were unwilling to accept the reality of Lin Tian's cavalry's strength, so they fiercely defended their Zhao cavalry.
Yet, as they turned their gaze to other areas, they found that the battles between the Zhao and Qin cavalry elsewhere were not much different.
In direct combat, their Zhao cavalry was no match for the Qin cavalry.
The Qin cavalrymen mounted on their warhorses seemed to possess a boundless, immense power within each of them.
The Zhao cavalry had never encountered such a situation before.
The might of these Qin cavalrymen was entirely different from any Qin cavalry they had faced previously.
Many pondered the reason for this.
Soon, their gazes fell upon the "cavalry three-piece set" used by Lin Tian's cavalry.
"It's the equipment on their horses! It's the equipment on their horses that enhances their strength!"
"Damn it, these Qin people are too despicable, using such clever, deceptive tactics!"
"Not only that, but they deliberately concealed it from us before, to catch us completely off guard!"
Once they understood why the Qin cavalry was so strong, the Zhao cavalrymen became less fearful.
They even expressed disdain for the cavalry three-piece set, as if mastering it meant not truly mastering cavalry skills.
What followed was primarily their fury.
How could they accept their cavalry being defeated in such a manner by Lin Tian's cavalry?
The next moment, an even fiercer charge came.
Seeing the fallen Zhao cavalrymen before them, all they had in their minds was a single thought: to kill the Qin cavalry and vindicate their own.
Soon, the Qin and Zhao cavalry were locked in a fierce engagement.
Due to the sheer number of participants, the Zhao generals could not discern which side held the advantage.
All they knew was that their cavalry was continuously charging into the enemy's main army.
With tens of thousands of cavalry, overwhelming the Qin cavalry should not have been difficult.
And at the rear of the army, Sima Shang was still overseeing the overall situation.
"Has Lin Tian of Qin appeared?"
"No, he has not."
"He still hasn't appeared? Aren't our cavalry already locked in a fierce struggle with Qin's cavalry?"
"That is indeed the case, but Lin Tian of Qin has truly not appeared!"
Lin Tian was the main commander of this Qin army, and his actions signified a great deal.
Sima Shang had initially expected Lin Tian to be either within the infantry formations or among the cavalry.
Given his immense combat power, he would not miss such an opportunity for slaughter.
He would undoubtedly exert his full strength, causing widespread carnage among Zhao soldiers, thereby protecting their Qin cavalry.
But now, Lin Tian had not appeared, almost as if he were non-existent, which greatly puzzled Sima Shang.
It also increased his apprehension.
"Have our infantry follow our cavalry and completely separate Lin Tian's army. Ensure their formations do not regroup! We must annihilate them in one fell swoop!"
"General, rest assured!"
"Lin Tian's formations have already been completely broken. They will not be able to regroup!"
Upon saying this, the general personally led his troops, intending to charge deep into Lin Tian's army and utterly destroy it.
However, at this moment, a general suddenly emerged.
He rode a tall warhorse, clad in armor, wielding a long sword, exuding an extraordinary presence.
His appearance immediately drew many gazes, making him the focal point of the scene.
"All soldiers, heed my command! The formation, close ranks!"
"Yes!!"
With these words, Lin Tian's loosely dispersed army quickly converged.
Their movements alone made it clear that they intended to reform their formation and encircle the Zhao cavalry within their ranks.
This would make it easy for them to surround and attack the Zhao cavalry.
This maneuver was the exact opposite of Zhao's plan.
With almost no hesitation, the Zhao forces moved to prevent this.
"Quick! Stop them! Don't let them close ranks!"
Upon hearing this, a large number of Zhao soldiers immediately charged forward, attempting to obstruct Lin Tian's army from regrouping.
However, the moment they appeared, they were met with slaughter by the general who had just commanded the Qin army.
With a few casual swings of his sword, the general felled a great many Zhao soldiers.
Many soldiers attempted to resist, but under this general, they were utterly incapable.
Before their swords could even touch the young general, these soldiers had already fallen by his hand.
The ferocity of his swordsmanship left many utterly bewildered.
They had never witnessed anyone so formidable.
However, some quickly realized and understood who this young general was.
"Lin Tian of Qin! It's Lin Tian of Qin! Lin Tian of Qin is unharmed!"