Mythical Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1855: Chapter 1707: Xubo Cheng Dies (Part 2)

”Kill!” Both men struck almost simultaneously, fierce strength transmitting through their spears. Xubo Cheng, having invoked the Forbidden Technique, thought he could suppress Zhang Fei with his surging power. However, the force emanating from Zhang Fei’s Serpent Spear was in no way inferior, perhaps even surpassing his own!

[Open for me!] In this moment, veins bulged on Xubo Cheng’s forehead, his heart pounding wildly, every part of his body trembling slightly. Threads of Inner Qi were forcibly extracted and then erupted with all their might.

Zhang Fei similarly unleashed his ultimate strength, his body surging with Inner Qi. Within his chest, the Inner Qi and air compressed wildly; today, Xubo Cheng would surely die!

Zhang Fei and Xubo Cheng exchanged over twenty moves, the precious steed underneath Xubo Cheng’s thighs foaming at the mouth, unable to withstand the immense force of both men. Of course, Zhang Fei’s Black Snow Steed did not fare any better.

”I didn’t expect you still had such strength!” Zhang Fei leapt from his warhorse directly to the ground, stepping forward and glaring coldly at Xubo Cheng.

Xubo Cheng glared back mercilessly, both standing on the grassland as the Han Army and Northern Huns withdrew far away, vacating a large area for the two to duel.

This time, neither of them spoke, almost simultaneously charging at one another like tigers pouncing, discarding their horseback weapons, which were unsuitable for foot combat, after the first round of exchange.

In the next instant, both freed their hands and collided fiercely. Zhang Fei pushed forward with a straight punch, while Xubo Cheng fearlessly thrust a punch directly at Zhang Fei’s left chest.

Both defended with their left hands, knocked askew by the formidable force. This time Zhang Fei clearly felt that Xubo Cheng’s strength was not inferior to his at all.

Instantly, as Zhang Fei’s upper body tilted, he swept his right leg toward the also tilted Xubo Cheng’s ribs. Xubo Cheng, rich with battle experience, similarly swept his leg at Zhang Fei’s ribs. Their right legs collided in midair.

A muffled explosive sound, akin to iron clashing, had Xubo Cheng’s and Zhang Fei’s trouser legs bursting into tatters, their leg muscles straining against each other like steel bars colliding.

Both staggered back momentarily, their left hands pressing directly to the ground, the air surrounding them was forcibly split by the storm-like wind borne from the immense force, visible fissures appearing in the air.

As Zhang Fei stood up, he noticed Xubo Cheng’s eyes had turned blood-red, his entire body seeming to burn bright red as if on fire. Zhang Fei knew this was Xubo Cheng arousing all the Qi and Blood Lock within his body; in this moment, Xubo Cheng truly reached his peak.

”Zhang Fei, take my punch!” Xubo Cheng roared, charging towards Zhang Fei. By now Zhang Fei could see the ripples in the air. Being able to reach this point without utilizing Inner Qi was sufficient for any fight to the death.

Zhang Fei neither dodged nor avoided, punching towards Xubo Cheng, both unwilling to retreat. Xubo Cheng knew that Pang De and Zhang Liao were on their way, while Zhang Fei refused to withdraw an inch.

The sound of metal clashing emanated from both bodies, Xubo Cheng noticeably retreating, Zhang Fei advancing with half a step, punching once more at Xubo Cheng’s chest. Though Xubo Cheng counterattacked without dodging, Zhang Fei bore the blow, refusing to yield, advancing again with another punch.

Zhang Fei’s punches grew fiercer, his momentum stronger, each punch driving him another step forward!

Silhouettes flashed like lightning, with constant muffled booms echoing in the air, both forsaking superfluous movements, deciding the victor with the simplest direct punches.

”Die!” As Xubo Cheng’s mighty punch landed on Zhang Fei’s left chest, Zhang Fei, having built up overwhelming momentum, had his chest swell abruptly, emitting a thunderous roar at Xubo Cheng, shattering the air between them.

At that moment, all movement ceased, the two shadows abruptly stopping their clash. Zhang Fei landed, wiped the blood from his mouth with the back of his hand, picked up his Serpent Spear, and mounted his Black Snow Steed, departing. Xubo Cheng was dead.

Standing in place, Xubo Cheng first bled from his seven orifices, his body then seeped blood continuously; the extreme collision with Zhang Fei had shattered his internal organs. And Zhang Fei’s final roar had burst Xubo Cheng’s blood vessels throughout his body. Even Hua Tuo wouldn’t be able to save him at this stage.

”A true man, but he picked the wrong opponent.” Zhang Fei rode past Xubo Cheng’s standing corpse, swift winds blowing by, as Xubo Cheng’s body slowly slumped.

Zhang Liao and Pang De watched Xubo Cheng’s body fall, their expressions darkening. In less than thirty breaths, Zhang Fei had settled the score with Xubo Cheng.

Meeting eyes, Zhang Liao and Pang De saw the helplessness in each other’s eyes. They immediately parted, starting the cleanup of the Northern Huns Elite Cavalry led by Xubo Cheng.

When the Legion Talent of the Northern Huns faded for the first time, the purple and white Legion Talent on Kun Wan’s side in another direction also vanished.

Xu Huang, clutching a deepening massive wound stretching from his left chest to right waist, sneered at the Right Virtuous King Kun Wan, who had been cleaved in two by his Great Axe, guiding his horse to retrieve his wheel-sized Great Axe, as the enormous wound on his upper body slowly healed.

”All soldiers, follow me to slay the enemy!” Xu Huang roared with immense momentum. Up until today, lacking significant accomplishments, he finally proved himself on the battlefield. The Right Virtuous King Kun Wan fell at his hands.

As for Kun Wan, who led his forces upfront, the Han assigned those from the Eastern Wu Three Elders and Ling Cao. Frankly speaking, this combination wasn’t weak at all. With the elders’ experience collaborating perfectly with Cheng Pu’s Legion Talent, they also silently included a hidden Ling Cao, capable of handling most situations.

Nevertheless, Kun Wan happened to belong in the realm those individuals couldn’t manage. In the initial engagement, Cheng Pu and others suffered heavy losses, even though Kun Wan’s own strength only reached the Great Perfection of Inner Qi Manifestation; even with secret techniques, he couldn’t withstand a group within a military formation.

Back when Yann Liang was rampant, he was surrounded by Zhou Cang and over ten Qi Refining to Gang experts under the suppression of Cloud Qi. Though he held his ground, he couldn’t break out.

Kun Wan’s current strength didn’t even match Yann Liang’s; Cheng Pu and others were stronger than Zhou Cang’s team back then. Yet, they couldn’t defeat him; Hann Dang was nearly killed by Kun Wan.

Kun Wan’s Legion Talent in ricocheting attacks was particularly tricky, especially when executed by Kun Wan himself. For him, fighting one person or a group made no difference. A single move could ricochet into two small attacks, uncontrolled in direction, but more troublesome when facing a large enemy group.

At that moment, Cheng Pu and Ling Cao were reluctant to exchange moves with Kun Wan, while Hann Dang, Huang Gai, Xu Kun, and others who planned to surround him dared not approach, fearing collateral damage — the out-of-body Inner Qi techniques, even weakened, were lethal to those cultivating Qi to Gang.

The soldiers under Kun Wan shared this capability, albeit less exaggerated than Kun Wan, and couldn’t control the ricochet’s direction, not distinguishing between friend and foe. Yet, the soldiers charging into the Han troops could affect a broad area with a single strike.

Soon, Kun Wan shattered Cheng Pu’s defense lines. Were it not for Huang Gai decisively organizing an elite blockade and utilizing archers for suppression, Cheng Pu’s unit might not have held out until Xu Huang’s reinforcements arrived.

When Xu Huang charged in on witnessing this scene, he immediately attacked Kun Wan’s army without saying a word.

”General Xu, be careful. This barbarian’s Legion Talent can ricochet large amounts of air-condensed attacks and continue ricocheting fiercely. If they charge into our main formation, tremendous damage could ensue,” Huang Gai explained urgently as Xu Huang charged in heedlessly.

Hearing this, Xu Huang paused, realizing that this Legion Talent seemed tailor-made to counter him. Yet, he wasn’t foolish — immediately comprehending the reason Zhou Yu had sent him to aid.