"So it's a problem of insufficient firepower?" Although Chang Yujie has mastered Dou Qi, he is a firepower supremacist. "This time, each of our two regiments has an artillery battalion, with a total of 36 cannons. If we use them together, we may be able to break this shield. If it's not enough, we can also add the mortars in the infantry battalion."
Master Gabriel said, "Based on my experience, I'm afraid it's not enough. And I know that we have limited ammunition. We can't waste it on this shield."
Wang Jiyuan said: "Try changing to special bullets."
Then, the artillerymen switched to elemental bombs and shield-breaking bombs in turn.
When the elemental bullet exploded on the shield, there was a very gorgeous effect, flashing lightning, condensed frost or burning flames, spreading along the edge of the shield. It was as if a magician was casting a spell to attack the city, but the shield still resisted it. The performance of the elemental bullet was no better than that of the ordinary bullet, and the reserve was even insufficient. "
Shield-breaking bombs are the most effective type. The shield at the location where the shell explodes is often weakened for dozens of seconds. However, this type of shell was originally used to deal with small barriers and magicians' personal shields, and is still ineffective against large city defense barriers.
Gabriel said, "If the shield-breaking bullets can continuously attack one point, it is possible to penetrate the shield. However, the essence of the shield is flowing energy. Even if a hole is created, the magic power from other parts will flow in to fill the gap in a very short time."
Wang Jiyuan said: "We only brought a basic number of shield-breaking bombs, which is not enough to sustain a long-term battle."
"Maybe we should try magic as well," Gabriel said.
Wang Jiyuan asked, "Mr. Gabriel, how do you think magic should be tested?"
Gabriel said, "In fact, the essence of elemental bullets is the same as elemental magic. So I think there is no need to test elemental magic. The only thing you can try is the dispersion ray. This magic has a very long range and can eliminate ordinary magic defenses. You can arrange a class of mages to cast a joint spell and try the effect of the dispersion ray against the city defense barrier."
The scattered rays released by the joint spell of the mage class were a bright white light. When this white light shone on the shield, the shield began to tremble. Although it did not dissipate directly, it became obviously thinner. It was not until the surrounding magic power made up for it that it could barely withstand the damage of the rays. However, at this point, the rays and the shield seemed to have reached a balance. Until the mages ended the magic, they were unable to truly break through the barrier.
Gabriel said, "It seems that by using the magic, shield-breaking bullets and other conventional bullets together, we may be able to break through the barrier at a certain point. Although it may not be enough for our people to rush in, it should be enough to destroy the buildings in that area with shells."
Chang Yujie asked: "Master, in a war on the mainland, how does the attacker deal with the defender's defensive barrier?"
Gabriel said: "Generally, the task of probing is given to the magician. If the barrier's defense type is limited, they will naturally launch targeted attribute attacks. But if the barrier's defense range is more comprehensive, it will be very difficult to deal with.
In most battles, cities are not broken by force. Because for any barrier of a certain size, it is rare to consume all the crystals in the opponent's inventory in a short period of time through the attack of mages or catapults. The general method is to besiege for years and months, because as long as the barrier is opened, even if it is not attacked, a large amount of crystals will be consumed. As long as the city is surrounded, the crystals inside will eventually run out. Or destroy it from the inside, just like Xiao Chen is going to do. "
"The shield will rise, which means Xiao Chen's actions inside are not very successful. We must put enough pressure on the enemy and create opportunities for him." Wang Jiyuan ordered, "Let's return to the camp first, and all units should be ready for battle. In two hours, we will launch a formal attack according to Master Gabriel's method!"
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Within the shield of the city defense barrier, Marquis Baldini, accompanied by the swordsman Marco and the mage Primo, stood on a city wall with the leader of the Black Guards, Garriott, observing the Chinese attack.
Originally, they thought that the Chinese would use magicians to test the effect of the barrier, which was the most common situation in the continental war. Garriott even thought of taking this opportunity to assassinate one or two of the opponent's magicians.
These people were not mentally prepared for the attack of the pneumatic cannon. They had never imagined that there was a weapon that could launch a long-range attack so quickly and seemed so powerful.
"Judging from the power of the explosion, this is equivalent to a full-strength attack from a mid-level peak wizard, but the wizard's magic range is not that far, and the speed is not that fast either," said Wizard Primo, looking at the flaming flowers exploding above his head.
"There are actually such magic items." Garriott's face was gloomy. He had just been attacked by those two despicable wizards, and now his condition was not even half of his peak. Moreover, one of the two wizards was high-level, and the other was actually a great wizard. The Black Guards had surrounded them before but failed to deal with them. Instead, they hid in the city and could cause big trouble at any time. At this time, a large group of Chinese troops had arrived, bringing with them powerful new weapons. For the first time, Garriott had a little doubt whether he could complete the task and wait for the army outside the Blackwood Pass.
"This thing is called a cannon." Marquis Baldini said with a worried look on his face, "The Chinese are very good at making strange things. They have only been making this weapon for a short time, but they have already used it in the war with the Duke of Greenwood City in the south.
I didn't expect them to move so quickly and decisively. To be honest, if it weren't for this barrier, I really wouldn't have the confidence to fight them."
"But this weapon seems inconvenient to use. It took them a lot of time to move it. Maybe this will be our chance." Marco said.
"Do you want to attack them?" asked the Marquis Baldini.
"My Lord Marquis, you are joking." Marco glanced at Garriott beside him and said, "My team is a ragtag group of people. They will probably scatter once we leave the city. I don't have the ability to lead them well. However, Lord Garriott's Black Guards should be able to do this. His team has warriors, mages, close combat, and long-range attacks, and they are all particularly good at stealth operations. I think if he goes, he can teach the enemy a lesson and find out more about them."