Zhang Yan helped Lin Wen train troops on Shenlong Island, and with the news that the evil spirit had been eliminated, the thieves on the island regained their confidence and their morale was high.
In a blink of an eye, Liu Qi's deadline had expired, and the Jingzhou navy moved outside Shenlong Island to persuade Lin Wen to surrender. Many letters were fired from random arrows, explaining the recruitment policy again.
Lin Wen sent an order to hold his troops still. The formation can be completed in one day, so important events must not be missed due to temporary anger.
Although the officers and soldiers shouted slogans loudly, they were greeted only by bows, arrows, swords and guns.
Seeing Lin Wen's stubborn resistance, Liu Qi put down his harsh words. The army will be dispatched tomorrow and will destroy Shenlong Island.
Seeing the Jingzhou navy retreating helplessly, the rebels all raised their arms and cheered. Liu Qi's attempt to conquer Dongting with just one victory was simply a daydream.
The next day, the Jingzhou navy was dispatched. Lin Wen was already neatly dressed and high-spirited, and ten spiritual dragon boats were waiting at the port.
Stepping onto the warship, Lin Wen seemed like a beast that had been unchained, waiting to show off its power and kill.
Zhang Yan clasped his fists at the port and said, "The island owner will definitely be able to avenge his previous humiliation by going here. It's a pity that I can't take the lead and share the island owner's worries."
Lin Wen was filled with strength and laughed loudly: "Brother Zhang, just keep the port safe and wait for me to return in triumph. Let's drink the celebration wine together."
Zhang Yan clasped his fists and said loudly: "I wish the island owner a great victory and show off the power of our army!"
At this time, the Jingzhou navy had left Wangyue Island and was coming to kill them. Lin Wen gave an order, the war drums beat loudly, and the fleet set out in great force.
Watching the fleet go away, Zhang Yan led people to patrol the island. During this time, he had become familiar with some important points and had a clear understanding of the defensive deployment of the entire Shenlong Island.
Although Lin Wen remained wary and did not inform the trap, Xuan Zhizi had already marked the formation. As long as he was careful to avoid it, he would be fine.
After returning to the stronghold to rest, Zhang Yan sent an order to prepare a celebration drink, and asked the island's commander-in-chief to eat and drink first so that they could receive the army in the evening.
At this time, Lin Wen had already led the fleet to the center of the lake, and almost all ten thousand elite soldiers were dispatched. The spiritual dragon boats were divided into eight teams, surrounded by large and small ships to defend them, occupying the lake.
On the opposite side, the Jingzhou navy also came in force. Among the five large ships, there were five large ships, which were exactly the same as the spiritual dragon ships. When they got closer, they saw that they were the spiritual dragon ships that had been snatched away by the officers and soldiers.
Lin Wen was so angry that he gritted his teeth, and suddenly felt a little angry at Zhou Xiong. If he hadn't hijacked the official ship, robbed the mother and son, and insisted on doing something to suppress the village's wife, how could there have been such a defeat?
But this way, Lin Wen also felt confident, and Liu Qi sailed out the spiritual dragon boat. Once his own fleet was blocked, their ships would also be unable to move.
While thinking, the Jingzhou navy began to attack, centered on the warship, Gan Ning Hengdao commanded, and the troops were divided into three groups to outflank them, one building ship and two spiritual dragon ships were dispatched.
Lin Wen showed no sign of weakness and sent five spiritual dragon ships forward to fight. Even if they were equal warships, he was confident of fighting because there were still three hundred kisames on Shenlong Island, which were more powerful than those under Zhou Xiong.
The large ships were dispatched and collided on the water, splashing up water waves several feet high. The two armies were fighting in one place, but the building ship was still suppressed by the spirit dragon ship. In the blink of an eye, the middle road was broken through.
The spiritual dragon boats on the two wings collided with each other, almost no matter the outcome. Both sides fired arrows at each other. As the fire arrows were released one after another, black smoke rose from the boat. The bamboo pieces ignited when exposed to fire and could not stop them at all.
During the melee between the two armies, Kisame had already begun to take action. First, a spiritual dragon boat that was snatched by the officers and soldiers sank, and then the building boat was burned. Seeing that the situation was not good, the Jingzhou navy retreated.
"Hahaha, the evil star has been lifted. This Dongting Lake is still my territory!" Lin Wen shouted excitedly on the warship and ordered the whole army to pursue him.
With the sound of drums, the remaining four spiritual dragon boats divided into two groups and outflanked the Jingzhou navy from the left and right wings.
From a distance, the four spiritual dragon boats looked like giant dragons riding the wind and waves, cutting through the water and quickly attacking the ribs of the officers and soldiers.
Gan Ning saw it from the boat and divided his troops to stop it. At this time, the big boat did not dare to move out, and the Lingjiao boat was not familiar with the operation. He separated the small boat and the Lingjiao boat and went forward, and violently collided with the Lingjiao boat.
But this was not able to stop the spiritual dragon boat from advancing rapidly. It was about to rush into those small fleets and start a killing spree. Suddenly, the boats on both sides made a muffled sound, all spinning on the water, and almost capsized in the water.
"This... this is impossible!" Lin Wenzheng clenched his fists and roared, dumbfounded and in disbelief when he saw this scene.
At this time, not only the spiritual dragon ships chasing out from the two wings were trapped, but the five spiritual dragon ships chasing in the middle were also unable to move. Two of them had already caught fire and were unable to advance or retreat, turning into a sea of fire.
"Where is Kisame?" Lin Wen roared: "Go and sink those big ships."
"Island Master, they placed hidden weapons on the bottom of the boat, and most of Kisame was injured!"
At this moment, the Jingzhou navy began to launch a counterattack. The building ships came from the center, and the spiritual dragon ships also surrounded them from both wings, but in a larger circle, as if they wanted to surround Shenlong Island.
Lin Wen was so angry that he gritted his teeth. Seeing the Jingzhou fleet coming from all directions, he knew that he couldn't resist it. He was the only one left with a spiritual dragon ship, and he was already helpless.
"Retreat, return to Shenlong Island!" Lin Wen's eyes were red, and he didn't expect that his spiritual dragon boat would suffer the same fate.
The small boats in the water at this time were all broken and capsized by the impact of Jingzhou Navy's tower ships and sterns, leaving a tragic scene on the lake.
The Jingzhou navy waved a red flag to greet those who fell into the water, hoping that those who fell into the water would drop the rope and let them board the ship. There were calls for help everywhere.
Large and small ships collided together, causing chaos on the lake. The news that Liu Qi treated the prisoners well was deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Some people even wanted to escape but could not escape. They took this opportunity to surrender and directly joined the officers and soldiers.
Lin Wen returned to Shenlong Island with the only remaining spiritual dragon, his face livid. At this time, he had realized that he was no match for Liu Qi, and he silently took out the letter of surrender from his arms.
"Island owner, it's not good... look at the island!" Just as he was looking down at the letter, the minions on the boat screamed.
Lin Wen suddenly raised his head and saw thick smoke billowing from all sides of Shenlong Island. The double dragon flag at the highest point had been replaced by a "Han" flag at some point, and a "Liu" flag was also hung at the port.
Lin Wen rubbed his eyes hard and looked at the flag fluttering in the wind in astonishment. He was sure it was the flag of Jingzhou officers and soldiers. He was so shocked that he took a few steps back and leaned against the side of the ship to barely stand still.
"Impossible, this is absolutely impossible..." Lin Wen couldn't help shaking his head and yelled: "Where is Zhang Yan, sleeping?"
Even if the officers and soldiers make a surprise attack on Shenlong Island, they cannot do so quietly. With Zhang Yan's troops and horses, and five thousand defenders, not to mention there are traps on the island, how can they easily change the flag?
Everyone on the boat was at a loss and could not answer. After a while, they saw a few small boats coming in confusion. A thief on the boat shouted: "Zhang Yan pretended to surrender and put the officers and soldiers on the island."
"You bastard, you fell into Liu Qi's plan again!" Lin Wen's heart sank to the bottom. The former army failed, his lair was taken away, and he had nowhere to go.
"Island owner, what should we do now?" The thieves on the boat were also at a loss.
"Go to the Dragon King Temple first!" Lin Wen sighed and ordered dejectedly.
The spiritual dragon boat flew away, throwing away all the small boats, crossing the Shenlong Island and disappearing from everyone's sight.
