Mythical Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1473: Chapter 1420: Entering the Game

On the opposite side, Wang Ping, taking advantage of his momentum, swung his long blade towards the slightly off-balance Dong Xi. Nevertheless, Dong Xi, a veteran of many battles, immediately held his spear at an angle to block Wang Ping. However, Wang Ping, with his great strength, forced him back a few more steps, leaving him even more unsteady.

Subsequently, Wang Ping pounced again with tiger-like ferocity. Although there was essentially no difference in strength between him and Dong Xi, Wang Ping unleashed a fierce force. As it was his first battle, he couldn’t allow himself to be underestimated!

Once again, with a slash, he forced Dong Xi to retreat. This time, Dong Xi staggered with instability, aware that another hit might be dangerous. He immediately thrust his spear towards Wang Ping’s midsection, abdomen, and chest. Yet, unexpectedly, Wang Ping sneered without dodging, striking directly at Dong Xi.

Originally, Dong Xi intended to force Wang Ping to retreat by threatening mutual injury. Unexpectedly, Wang Ping remained so calm, his eyes unmoved, poised to exchange life-for-life. Dong Xi couldn’t help but feel terrified.

However, being a battle-hardened military general, upon realizing Wang Ping was risking his life and left him no choice, Dong Xi roared and unleashed all his strength, thrusting towards Wang Ping.

”Pshk!” Wang Ping sneered as he pulled the broken spear from his chest, striding towards Dong Xi as if unscathed. Dong Xi, in contrast, held half of the spear with one hand, covering the wound on his chest with the other, gazing at Wang Ping with fear.

”Everyone, attack! Slay those who refuse to surrender!” Wang Ping was actually more severely wounded than Dong Xi, but Dong Xi’s momentum was seized by Wang Ping. Watching Wang Ping stride towards him, Dong Xi instinctively retreated, watching Wang Ping intently.

In a moment, as the chief general was severely wounded, Dong Xi’s subordinates were at a loss, surrounded by Wang Ping’s Cong warriors. Looking around left and right, many soldiers directly chose to surrender.

”Capture Dong Xi for me!” Wang Ping shouted. By now, Dong Xi had understood the situation, but it was too late. It was impossible to break through, so he did not hesitate any longer and gathered his trusted aides while retreating. Wang Ping led his subordinates forward, ignoring his injuries.

Fighting and retreating, Dong Xi, faced with overwhelming momentum and more powerful soldiers than his, was forced to retreat all the way back to the riverside. Seeing fewer and fewer trusted aides around him, Dong Xi immediately jumped into the Huai River.

Seeing this, Wang Ping froze for a moment, immediately ordering his men to shoot arrows. Unfortunately, his soldiers were mostly converted Cong warriors, primarily Sword and Shield Soldiers, with few archers. As for swimming, could you expect these guys, accustomed to steep mountains, to swim?

”Damn it!” Wang Ping cursed, clutching his chest wound. Wasn’t he risking everything today just to capture Dong Xi and demonstrate his value in front of the soldiers? In the end, the opponent jumped into the water.

[I’ll take swimming lessons when I get back!] Wang Ping cursed inwardly. However, looking at the rushing waters of the Huai River, he ultimately gave up. The likelihood of drowning if he jumped in was almost a hundred percent.

Having crossed the river, Guo Jia looked at the fire on the Huai River, nodding slightly. Perhaps seeing this fire, Zhou Yu had guessed what was to come. However, he wasn’t sure if Zhou Yu’s assessment matched his expectations.

But even if it didn’t match, it didn’t matter. Guo Jia had already prepared plenty of compensatory measures in advance.

Just as Dong Xi suspected, the enormous fire on the Huai River at night could be seen for miles, and upon discovering the fire, the patrolling units of Zhou Yu’s army first reported to their military marshal, and soon this news reached Zhou Yu.

”There’s fire on the Huai River?” Zhou Yu paused slightly, then suddenly stood up and left the tent, gazing at the distant fire with a guess forming rapidly in his mind. ”Quickly, inform the defenses at the front camp to guard against a night raid!”

Zhou Yu’s current camp had already thinned significantly. Once Guo Jia crossed the river, he would find Zhou Yu’s main camp not far from a forest, differing greatly from the military strategy of not stationing troops in the forest. Surely, the previous day’s rain was for such a response.

While notifying trusted aides to guard against a night raid at the front camp, Zhou Yu moved steadily towards Sun Ce’s main tent, thinking, if he wasn’t mistaken, Guan Yu would soon arrive.

”Gongjin, what’s happening?” Sun Ce, having already retired for the night, had risen and changed into armor before Zhou Yu entered the tent and asked immediately upon Zhou Yu’s entrance.

”Didn’t you want to fight Guan Yu? Guan Yu is about to arrive, but regardless of whether you win or lose this battle, we must retreat to Jing-Xiang,” Zhou Yu, slightly weary, told Sun Ce.

”What?” Sun Ce first froze, then joyfully exclaimed, ”Hahaha, leave it to me! This time, I definitely won’t be forced to retreat like before!”

With that, Sun Ce directly stripped off his armor and tossed it to Zhou Yu. Engaging Guan Yu, armor was useless; it was purely about strength!

Grabbing his great spear, Sun Ce donned only soft armor, cloaked himself, and rushed out. Zhou Yu held Sun Ce’s armor, gestured a couple of times, and handed it to Sun Ce’s trusted aide.

Though Zhou Yu wasn’t sure how Guo Jia successfully crossed the river, he knew several days ago that Guan Yu would eventually cross. Guo Jia and Guan Yu indeed targeted him and Sun Ce first!

This was also why Zhou Yu continuously restrained Sun Ce from provoking Guan Yu further, keeping him pent-up. He knew very well that with Guo Jia’s wisdom, if he could cross the river, he would choose the most rewarding combat method: eliminating him or Sun Ce.

Therefore, it was unnecessary to elaborate. Keeping Sun Ce at bay, allowing his battle desire to accumulate until Guo Jia crossed the river, he was certain Guan Yu would head to the frontline right away. To Zhou Yu, this was the best opportunity to hone Sun Ce.

Zhou Yu was well aware of Sun Ce’s capabilities. Even though he had Monarch Talent, he still couldn’t defeat Guan Yu. This was even with the battlefield Zhou Yu personally arranged for Sun Ce.

[Bofu, I’ve chosen the best battlefield for you this time. Both you and Guan Yu are top military generals with Ultimate Inner Qi Manifestation, and you have Innate Divine Strength, but you still can’t contend with Guan Yu. Sometimes, it’s not just about strength!] Zhou Yu couldn’t help but think as he watched Sun Ce leave joyously.

On the other hand, Guan Yu had already charged into Zhou Yu’s front camp, like the wind, with Azure Radiance covering each School Sabre Bearer under his command. Using Legion Talent for such a luxurious advancement, it was the first time for Guan Yu. With the fire on the Huai River igniting, Guan Yu couldn’t hold back any longer.

How could such a grand opportunity be missed? Instantly, Guan Yu activated his Legion Talent, and under the absolute confidence and stimulation, all aspects suddenly received a significant boost, and his speed surged.

An azure light shattered the caltrops. Beneath him, the Red Hare did not pause for a second. In a brilliant flash, the soldiers of Sunx Ce’s Army under the Yuan Gate didn’t even have time to raise the alarm.