In this context, considering the rationality of the defensive configuration, it was evidently impossible to set up seven triple crossbows on the city wall again.

After all, during the previous siege battle, it was seen that occupying the wall space with seven triple crossbows led to insufficient manpower, which could not suppress the large enemy forces, resulting in the enemy pushing against the walls of Shang Yuan city in a short time.

They were then forced to use oil barrels to set fires to drive the enemy back.

As the battle began, Lu Gi entrusted the command of the siege defense on the walls to Xiaoan.

as no one in his entire multiverse civilization understood how to conduct a siege battle better than Xiaoan.

Five triple crossbows fired simultaneously and Xiaoan clearly intended to target the two previously injured elephant warriors, aiming to quickly reduce the enemy's siege capabilities.

However, Liuia was not foolish.

Knowing that the previously injured elephant warriors would be targeted, he did not position all four elephant warriors in a line for simultaneous advancement this time, but rather formed a square formation.

The two relatively uninjured elephant warriors would absorb damage while the two injured ones stayed behind, clearly only prepared to deal damage.

The reduced number of triple crossbows undoubtedly lessened the pressure on the elephant warriors, making their advance relatively easier.

However, Lu Ji and Xiaopan were not worried at all, as both knew the main event was yet to come.

After enduring the bolder throws from the four elephant warriors, the archers, poised to strike, unleashed a volley that created an even more overwhelming rain of arrows than before, relentlessly bombarding the Orc army outside the city.

Faced with such a dense barrage of arrows, even a robust orc soldiers could not remain completely unaffected, resulting in a noticeable decrease in their advanced speed.

This deteriorating situation caused Lee Yuia in the rear to frown, and he roared repeatedly for the elephant warriors to aim at the crossbows on the enemy's wall.

However, at this moment, merely relying on his shouts was clearly ineffective.

The elephant stone throwers were not invincible.

Standing 300 m away, being able to hurl a boulder at the enemy wall was already a remarkable feat after being released.

Due to its weight, the boulder would inevitably fly lower and lower, making it nearly impossible to hit the triple crossbows stationed on the wall unless they closed the distance to one or 200 m.

But once they got to that range, they would have to face two other realities.

One reality was that the accuracy of the elephant stone throwers was actually quite poor.

Even Lu OG's triple crossbows could not guarantee a perfect shot, let alone the elephant warriors throwing boulders by hand.

Not to mention that these boulders were large and difficult to shape, making them irregular and hard to control.

The other reality was that once they closed the distance to one or 200 m, the five triple crossbows on the wall would also inflict serious damage on them.

After taking a couple of deep breaths and calming down, Liu and Jia clearly realized this.

He was well aware of the weaknesses of the elephant stone throwers.

But just a moment ago, his mindset had slightly exploded.

At this point, retreat was impossible.

Having fought to this extent, the cost had already been paid.

It would be unreasonable not to seize some human slaves and resources in return.

Of course, another important reason was that the orcs worship strength.

consecutive victories could significantly enhance their loyalty to him.

A boost far exceeding that of humans.

However, conversely, if they failed, that loyalty would also plummet sharply.

Following this, a rebellion would often ensue.

To consolidate his rule, even if it meant a piric victory, he had to push through this battle.

Chapter 360.

The weeping soldiers must win as an army skilled in direct confrontation.

No one could deny the orc army's advancing power.

Faced with such astonishing firepower suppression from Shang Yuan city, they were still able to push through, proving that these orcs could not be measured by human standards.

Seeing that the orc army was about to reach the base of the city wall, Ziaoan began directing the soldiers to prepare to throw rolling logs and stones.

Upon seeing this, Lu Ji also stretched his muscles and spoke, "Zhiaopan, the city wall is in your hands.

" Understood.

Even in a siege battle, it was ti just about one-sided defense.

Counterattacking outside the city was also part of the siege battle.

He ordered Xiaoan, Zhao Ming, Lu Tao, and Jeanlu to continue commanding the defending troops on the wall while he himself accompanied by Luo Yong, Lu Ming, and Zhao headed towards the city gate.

Without a doubt, he was going to counterattack outside the city.

Otherwise, merely holding the city wall would be too passive.

Eventually, the wall would not hold.

Behind the city gate, the army had already assembled.

Luo Yong, Lu Ming, and Zhao E quickly directed their soldiers to form the pre-arranged formation behind the city gate.

At the same time, the battle on the city wall was still ongoing.

The soldiers held their ground on the wall, constantly hurling stones and rolling logs to fend off the orc invasion.

Xiaoan's gaze, however, was fixed on a more distant position.

He had been paying close attention to the movements of the four elephant men, as he knew very well that they posed the greatest threat to the walls of Shang Yuan City.

Although other orcs were strong, they could not directly pose an effective threat to the city walls.

Once those four elephant men reached below the walls, the city would be in danger.

As his thoughts raced, Ziaoan noticed the elephant men in the distance starting to move again.

After a brief pause, he waved his hand, signaling the messenger beside him to sound the horn.

Hearing the horn from the wall, Lu G mounted his horse, stroke the man of the blazing fire horse, and shouted, "Open the city gates.

Charge out and meet them.

" With a boost to morale, Lu G instantly raised the spirits of his troops to near full capacity.

As the city gates slowly rose, Zhao, he also drew his bronze long sword, ready to charge, kill.

A low growl revealed his determination.

The soldiers who had retreated from Iron Wall City vowed to wash away the shame brought upon them by the city's fall.

At that moment, the Macedonian failanks almost blocked all movement at the city gate, ruthlessly delivering a crushing blow to the charging orc army.

Faced with this failank that filled the entire doorway, even the tough and sturdy minotaurs had to flinch, instinctively stepping back from the glinting sharp spears.

The aggressive failanks quickly opened a space outside the city gate after which the sword and shield soldiers on both sides quickly surrounded the orcs.

The rapid formation switch showcased the soldiers training in the blink of an eye.

The entire formation transition from a Macedonian failank to a more classic spear and shield combination.

Clearly they did not intend to use the Macedonian failank to charge the orc army.

As mentioned before, the Macedonian failanks was not flexible enough with weak points on its wings and rear during the night raid on Iron Wall City.

They only had to deal with the dogheaded people, and a few shield soldiers on the wings and rear could generally handle it.

However, now the minotaurs on the other side looked fierce, and that line of defense probably wouldn't hold.

It was better to switch to a more stable formation.

The moment they pushed out of the city gate, the soldiers maintaining the battle formation collided with the orc army outside.

Setting aside the previous night raid and the several rounds of defending the walls, this was likely the first true face-to-face confrontation between humans and orcs.

The sound of killing shook the heavens.

It is said that a desperate soldier must win.

The soldiers filled with grief and anger suddenly overwhelmed the morale of the orcs.

For a moment, the human soldiers who were physically weaker did not fall behind in battle against the orc army.

Teams one and two, cover.

Teams three and four, follow closely.

Push out.

All shieldbearers defensive formation.

Pay attention to the attacks from the opposite side behind the military formation.

Zhao E and Lu Ming each commanded the spear soldiers and sword and shield soldiers, maintaining the spear and shield combination while constantly attacking the orc army's formation.

Meanwhile, at another point on the battlefield's periphery, Gujan, using his binoculars, saw that the battle had already started at the city gate.

He waved his bronze battle axe, preparing to lead his troops to kill.

As he had grown somewhat impatient after waiting for so many days, just as he was about to take action, he was pulled back by Gua beside him.

Wait, it's not time yet.

Not time yet.

They're already fighting.

We can't just sit here and watch, can we? At such a critical moment of life and death, Gujan<unk>s tone revealed a hint of urgency.

Don't rush.

It's just begun.

We're at the city gate of Shang Yuan City now.

We can attack or defend.

What could happen? Gua, who is also observing the battlefield, maintained his calm demeanor.

Now is the most unstable time in the entire battle.

If we rush out without seeing the situation clearly, we'll only create chaos.