Traveling through thousands of years, I only love you

Xiao Yi and Li Lingyuan stood before the camp. The distant sky was dyed a crimson by the flames of war, like the afterglow of the apocalypse. Before them lay the army, braced for battle. Their faces, illuminated by the firelight, revealed tension and determination.

In this battle, the enemy assembled a force several times greater than their own and occupied advantageous terrain. It was a valley flanked by towering mountains, making it easy to defend but difficult to attack. The enemy had placed archers and catapults on the hills, waiting for them to fall into a trap. The troops led by Xiao Yi and Li Lingyuan had traveled a long distance and were running low on supplies.

Xiao Yi knew the difficulty of this battle, but there was no sign of retreat in his eyes. He turned to look at Li Lingyuan and said softly, "Lingyuan, this battle is dangerous, but we can't retreat."

Li Lingyuan nodded slightly, her eyes as firm as a rock: "With you by my side, I am not afraid. The road to national rejuvenation is already fraught with thorns, so even death is nothing to be ashamed of."

Xiao Yi clenched his fists, turned to face the soldiers, and shouted loudly: "Soldiers, for the sake of our country and the people behind us, the only way to fight today is to move forward!" The soldiers shouted in unison, their voices shaking the valley, and their resolute momentum seemed to be able to break through the clouds.

The battle began, and Xiao Yi led his troops into the valley. Instantly, the enemy troops on the mountain unleashed a barrage of arrows, a rain of arrows pouring down upon them like locusts. The soldiers raised their shields, tightly linked together, forming a moving metal barrier. Still, many were struck and felled, their cries of pain echoing through the valley.

Xiao Yi brandished his sword, deflecting incoming arrows as he directed his troops' steady advance. "Hold still, maintain formation!" his voice was clearly audible amid the clamor. Li Lingyuan, in the rear, organized the logistics team, bringing injured soldiers back for treatment promptly, while also allocating limited supplies to ensure the front's armaments were fully supplied.

As they struggled to reach the center of the valley, the catapults on the mountain began to attack. Huge rocks whistled down, each one creating a pool of blood in the crowd. Xiao Yi watched the soldiers falling, his heart aching, but he knew that at this moment, he had no choice but to fight to the death.

"Shield soldiers, protect the catapults, crossbowmen, counterattack!" Xiao Yi issued one order after another. His own catapults and crossbows began to fight back, but due to the terrain disadvantage, the effect was minimal.

At this moment, the enemy began to rush down the mountain, surging towards them like a tide. Xiao Yi knew that if they were to get too close, they would be in even greater trouble. He gritted his teeth and personally led a group of elite cavalrymen towards the enemy's charging column.

The warhorse neighed, and Xiao Yi charged into the enemy formation like a flash of black lightning. His longsword swung, stirring up a bloody mist, and wherever it passed, the enemy fell one after another. However, the enemy force was too numerous, and the cavalry were quickly surrounded, engaging in a bitter battle.

Li Lingyuan was extremely worried when she saw Xiao Yi trapped in the rear. She ignored everyone's advice and personally led an infantry team to rush to the enemy camp to rescue Xiao Yi.

"Lingyuan, no!" Xiao Yi shouted loudly when he saw Li Lingyuan rushing towards him. But Li Lingyuan did not hesitate at all, and her eyes were full of determination and resoluteness.

Li Lingyuan charged into the enemy camp. Although she was a woman, her swordsmanship was as sharp as any man's. The infantry she led coordinated with Xiao Yi's cavalry, and they finally managed to temporarily stabilize the position and break the enemy's encirclement.

However, the enemy quickly reorganized their offensive, and their numerical advantage gradually became apparent. Xiao Yi and Li Lingyuan's troops were squeezed into a small area in the center of the valley, suffering heavy casualties and their morale began to decline.

Xiao Yi looked at the exhausted and wounded soldiers, a wave of resentment welling up in his heart. He knew he couldn't fail like this. His mind raced through strategies to defeat the enemy. Suddenly, he hit upon a risky move.

"Lingyuan, I will lead a team to break out from the valley on the left and attract the main force of the enemy. You lead the remaining troops to raid the enemy camp on the mountain from the right and burn their catapults and food." Xiao Yi whispered to Li Lingyuan.

Li Lingyuan was shocked: "This is too dangerous. You are in great danger of death."

Xiao Yi held her hand and said, "This is the only way to survive. Believe me, I will come back and reunite with you."

Li Lingyuan bit his lower lip and finally nodded: "You must return safely."

Xiao Yi selected a team of elite soldiers and took advantage of the gap between the enemy's new round of charge to suddenly break out to the left valley. The enemy was fooled and thought they were going to break out in full force, so they concentrated their main forces to chase them.

Li Lingyuan watched Xiao Yi's retreating figure, suppressed his worries, and turned to lead the remaining troops to sneak quietly towards the valley on the right wing. They carefully avoided the enemy patrols and climbed along the steep mountain wall.

The breakout team led by Xiao Yi fought and retreated in the valley. Soldiers kept falling, but they successfully led the main force of the enemy away. Xiao Yi was also injured in many places, and blood stained his armor red, but his eyes remained firm.

Meanwhile, Li Lingyuan finally reached the peak where the enemy camp was located. Like a celestial force descending from the sky, they suddenly appeared in the enemy camp. The guards in the camp panicked, and Li Lingyuan led his soldiers in a swift attack.

They set fire everywhere, burning catapults and provisions. For a moment, the mountain was filled with flames and thick smoke. The main enemy force, realizing their camp had been attacked, was thrown into disarray.

Xiao Yi seized the opportunity and led the breakout team to turn around and counterattack. At this time, the enemy army was unable to see the front and rear, and their formation was in chaos. Xiao Yi and Li Lingyuan's troops attacked from both inside and outside, and the shouts of killing shook the earth.

The soldiers saw the hope of victory, their morale was greatly boosted, and they fought bravely. The enemy forces, which had originally had the upper hand, were defeated one after another by this sudden change.

On the battlefield, corpses piled up like mountains and blood dyed the ground red. After a brutal battle, Xiao Yi and Li Lingyuan's army finally won this difficult battle.

Xiao Yi dragged his exhausted and injured body through the crowd, searching for Li Lingyuan. The moment their eyes met, all the fatigue and pain seemed to vanish. They ran towards each other and hugged each other tightly.

"We won." Xiao Yi's voice was filled with a hint of relief and joy.

"Yes, we won." Tears glistened in Li Lingyuan's eyes, tears of joy and emotion.

Victory in this battle marked a significant step forward in their journey to national restoration. They knew, however, that more challenges lay ahead. However, as long as they stood together, nothing could stop them. Gazing into the distance, their hearts filled with longing and hope for a future of national rejuvenation, a future of peace and tranquility.