Mythical Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1358: Chapter 1310: Part-Time Escort

”General Zhao is an upright person, how could he possibly agree with such deceitful actions.” Li Yuan and Jia Yun, who had just arrived in a carriage, said in unison.

Well, Zhao Yun, relying on his sturdy character, and an appearance that was as upright as could be, successfully deceived all the spectators present who were unaware of the truth.

”Yun Lu, do your best in the competition. Even if you lose, don’t be discouraged. Rest assured, even if you lose, I will make sure you enter the camp.” Zhao Yun sighed helplessly as he comforted Ma Yunlu.

Zhao Yun had already compromised his principles by now, having understood Ma Yunlu’s temperament quite thoroughly. The more he said this, the more obedient Ma Yunlu would become after the competition ended unfavorably.

”I will certainly try my best, Brother Yun!” Ma Yunlu said solemnly as she gripped the long spear.

”Chen Hong, if you can’t win swiftly, lose gracefully.” Zhao Yun transmitted his voice to Chen Hong.

”Rest assured, General Zhao. If I can’t win swiftly, I’ll just exhaust her Inner Qi and give up.” Chen Hong himself didn’t intend to win and only participated due to Zhao Yun’s kindness, so he didn’t care much about the outcome.

Sixteen platforms were soon filled with people, and Ma Yunlu drew a lot that unfortunately had no choice. However, Chen Hong generously asked, ”Miss Ma, do you excel in foot combat or horse combat?”

”Horse combat!” Ma Yunlu replied without attempting to conceal it.

”Alright, then horse combat it is.” Chen Hong said boldly. Unlike foot combat tournaments, horse combat took place directly in the field in a head-on manner. Thus, Chen Hong mounted his horse and ran directly towards the center of the arena. However, it was obvious his horsemanship wasn’t too good, and naturally, his horse was not as good as Ma Yunlu’s.

Once both sides were settled, Ma Yunlu looked at Chen Hong without speaking, and the weapon he held was entirely different from what she had seen in Xiliang. Chen Hong wielded a hooked rope, which after over ten years of nurturing and Inner Qi application during use, was not inferior to ordinary Divine Weapons.

”Miss Ma, make the first move. I’m at too much of an advantage.” Chen Hong said with a casual bitter smile, ”Fighting you really makes me feel guilty.”

Ma Yunlu, understanding Chen Hong’s mentality, felt slightly disgruntled but couldn’t speak against such magnanimity. With her power accumulated, she held her spear and charged at Chen Hong.

”Ding!” A loud clang resonated as Ma Yunlu suddenly felt a tremendous force assault her, while Chen Hong’s hook jerked slightly, forming a large arc that leveraged its power to strike down with greater speed.

Ma Yunlu retaliated with another reverse thrust, not expecting Chen Hong’s wrist to tremble, as his chain hook suddenly turned sideways, directly locking onto Ma Yunlu’s weapon.

Fortunately, Ma Yunlu reacted timely, explosively unleashing her Inner Qi in the direction of Chen Hong’s force, and then quickly retracting his chain hook, as if wielding a long whip with a sudden powerful flick, the iron hook at its end decidedly dragged Ma Yunlu’s weapon aside.

”This is no match at all...” Chen Xi said through clenched teeth, finally understanding why Zhao Yun and the others spoke of the era before Hulao Pass’s Qi Refining to Gang era being a top-notch experience, that difference was just too vast.

”This is the experience honed in life-and-death battles, their weapons have been used for over ten years, and in their hands, they are far more effective than ordinary weapons. That girl learned a whole set of spear techniques, yet can’t even utilize them here.” Hann Qiong replied with a smile.

Regardless of talent, if the time and experience aren’t enough, what can you do? Using one weapon in battles for over ten years, and the forefront battles being life-or-death encounters, those who survived can call themselves experts.

Their moves centered on simplicity and effectiveness, starkly different from those who learned from predecessors, paved by cadavers and contests, these are on completely different levels.

”Swish!” Once again, Chen Hong’s chain hook grabbed Ma Yunlu’s long spear, and this time, directly following Ma Yunlu’s force direction, it leaned his body to pull both her and her horse across.

”Whoosh.” Passing horses, Chen Hong retrieved his weapon.

At the moment of crossing, Ma Yunlu already felt a hair-raising danger, seeing Chen Hong rein his horse to a standstill with great caution. She never expected him to say, ”More than a hundred moves without defeating Miss, this match I count as lost.”

Chen Hong then signaled to the emergency medical staff, regardless of Ma Yunlu’s reaction, indicating his withdrawal and in this case, no need for referees.

”With the previous guy’s performance, had it been on the battlefield, Ma Yunlu would be dead.” Hann Qiong explained with a cold smile, the previous scene clearly witnessed by him, for retracting hands is harder than killing.

”Uh, it’s not that extreme, although Chen Hong dominates overall, it’s not to the point of killing Ma Yunlu in that scenario.” Chen Xi asked puzzled, the gap wasn’t that big.

Seeing Chen Xi’s confusion, Hann Qiong coldly explained, ”The gap isn’t large, but killing doesn’t need a big gap, just good timing.”

Noticing Chen Xi still didn’t understand, Hann Qiong thoroughly explained, ”Just now, when Chen Hong’s chain hook grabbed Ma Yunlu’s spear, if he had delayed retracting his weapon a bit, as Ma Yunlu sidestepped, a big arc would have caused the rope to hook around her neck while the hook certainly would pierce the back of her skull or heart, in any case, a fatal move.”

Chen Xi was stunned, but considering the previous situation, it seemed plausible. If his weapon weren’t withdrawn earlier, the rope would have definitely wrapped around Ma Yunlu’s neck, and regardless of the hook, it would have surely pierced the body of the bound opponent.

”This is precisely experience...” Chen Xi sighed, while cheers filled the surroundings, completely unaware of how dangerous Ma Yunlu had been.

”Then who do you think is most likely to win the championship?” At this point, Chen Xi no longer hoped for Ma Yunlu, given Chen Hong’s clear dominance, Li Tiao being able to handle three people seemed undoubtedly feasible.

”Considering the situation, many who came, especially those later appearing martial artists, probably came to make trouble, either brought by Zilong to hassle his fiancée, or intentionally coming to guard a certain person.” Hann Qiong naturally discerned who lacked fighting spirit and who had it.

”This is also beyond control, experts are amongst the people.” Chen Xi shrugged indifferently, whether they came to shield or hassle, as long as it’s within range, there’s no need to stop it, after all, luck counts as strength, and finding allies and making enemies are capabilities too.

”Among those present, the one who can win the championship should be that fellow.” Hann Qiong pointed at someone, as Chen Xi followed the direction, he discovered it was Liaoo Hua, ”Has ability, and fighting spirit.”

”Suddenly I realize both possibilities you mentioned are happening.” Chen Xi said amusedly, if this group didn’t participate, there would be no shielding, but if they came to block Ma Yunlu, then aiding Liaoo Hua is very likely done smoothly.