Records of the Human Emperor Chapter 940: After the Battle

Chapter 940: After the Battle

Translated by: Hypersheep325

Edited by: Michyrr

The darkness swiftly receded, exposing this mysterious Arab raiding force for the first time. Somewhat dazzled by the light, a bearded soldier of the Wings of Death raised an arm to block his eyes and had his horse trot backward. The Wings of Death were so used to attacking their enemies from the shadows that they found the sudden light of the torches extremely uncomfortable.

In truth, the entirety of the Wings of Death showed signs of panic at the appearance of these torches.

"Damn it! Put out these torches now!"

Nurman almost instinctively felt danger. The situation was extremely poor, as it seemed like the enemy commander had already found a way to deal with his men. Never in his career had he felt such intense danger.

"Withdraw!"

Nurman raised his arm high in the air and gave the order to retreat. But he was too slow, as the enemy commander was far more formidable than he had anticipated.

Boom!

A bowstring twanged, and a ballista bolt more than one zhang long flew out from behind the first defense line, shooting through one of the Wings of Death. So swift was his death that he didn't even have time to scream as the bolt punched through both him and his horse.

The ballista bolt continued unabated, in the end piercing through six Wings of Death before disappearing into the darkness.

Great Tang ballistae!

Nurman immediately realized what had happened, and his face grew as white as paper. During the day, he had seen these ballista bolts in action. The howl of each one through the air was the roar of the death god.

For this night raid, he had intentionally chosen an area not defended by the Tang ballistae. He had not expected them to arrive so soon.

"Run!"

Nurman was no longer just nervous, but in a complete panic. The range of the Tang ballistae was far greater than the scimitars of the Wings of Death, as was their power. In a direct confrontation, the Wings of Death had no chance against this Tang heavy weaponry.

To put it s

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