The winds of the battlefield carried with them a mixture of tension, anticipation, and the bitter tang of metal. Overhead, crows circled, waiting to claim the aftermath of what promised to be an epic clash between two legendary armies.
On one end, General Lu Wen's banners fluttered proudly, showcasing the emblem of a majestic phoenix rising amidst flames – a symbol of rebirth and resilience. His troops were meticulously arranged; spearmen in the front, archers positioned behind elevated on mounds, and cavalry flanking on either side, their armor reflecting the sun in brilliant flashes. The deep blue and silver armor of his soldiers seemed to ripple like the sea, an ocean of disciplined and dedicated warriors. In the midst of them stood General Lu Wen, an inspiring figure, his armor adorned with intricate patterns denoting his high rank, his helmet bearing the plume of leadership.
