The attack came suddenly, leaving everyone no time to react. Several people were directly shot down by arrows. Ye Shikai wanted to save them, but the rain of crossbow arrows fell instantly, leaving no time to raise their shields. Whoever they were, they were powerless to act, only able to watch helplessly as soldiers fell to the arrows.
"Damn." Ye Shikai ordered the shield bearers to form a shield formation, but the soldiers were inadequately trained and panicked by the sudden attack, retreating in disorder. Ye Shikai could only take a few trusted men and tenaciously hold off the chase.
