Free Web NovelChapter 210: Zhang Xiu vs Zhao Yun
In this way, only then can a strong army be trained. However, how would Lü Bu agree to this?
In fact, most generals would not agree to such a thing, because failure to do so could easily lead to mutiny.
But this is also not an excuse for soldiers to violate the people.
"Ding! Due to your restraint of your soldiers, Gao Shun’s affinity towards you has increased by +5. Current affinity towards you is 75."
Not bad, gaining the favor of the divine general Gao Shun also means gradually gaining his approval.
Just as Long Chen was preparing to continue marching towards the palace to settle accounts with Zhang Ji and Fan Chou,
A military officer in brown armor blocked his way ahead. With shoulder-length hair and a rugged face, he wielded a large tiger-headed machete.
His momentum was intimidating.
Seeing this, Long Chen raised an eyebrow. Wasn’t this Xu Rong whom he had long wanted to subdue?
However, seeing his posture, could it be that he had surrendered to Zhang Ji and the others, and was now ready to send Dian Wei to capture him?
But Xu Rong immediately dismounted, knelt down, and clasped his fists:
"General Long, I plead with you to quickly deploy your troops to the palace and protect His Majesty!"
"What is the situation?"
Long Chen asked urgently.
He wanted to know how many of those annoying aristocrats had died. If not many had died, he might have to delay on the road again.
But Xu Rong hurriedly replied, "General, almost all civil and military officials are gone. Even Minister Wang Gong’s life is in danger!"
Hearing this, Long Chen was not angry but pleased. However, he deeply concealed such feelings and instead displayed an expression of sadness.
He lifted his menacing spear and thrust it into the empty space ahead.
He shouted loudly, "Officers and soldiers, follow me to rescue His Majesty!!"
The voices of tens of thousands of soldiers behind him thundered through the sky. Such momentum naturally shocked and delighted Xu Rong.
He quickly followed Long Chen and marched towards the palace.
After rushing all the way, they finally arrived outside the palace.
They were met head-on by the large army led by Zhang Ji and Fan Chou, who were holding Emperor Liu Xie.
Behind them, there were tens of thousands of soldiers, making a formidable force.
"Zhang Ji, Fan Chou! What are you planning!?"
A thunderous roar exploded in their ears, lifting their heads to look.
It was none other than Long Chen clad in silver armor, his Ice Dragon King mount exuding an extremely intimidating aura.
The terrifying presence unique to a five-star monster emanated from him.
Countless warhorses neighed restlessly, agitated and impatient.
Though Zhang Ji and Fan Chou were astonished by the Ice Dragon King’s aura, they were even more surprised to see Long Chen.
Hadn’t Long Chen been intercepted by Li Jue and Guo Si?
How could he suddenly appear in Chang’an?
And he even managed to break in successfully!
Could it be that Li Jue and Guo Si had already been defeated by him?
Before they could think further, another shout rang out.
"Are you both deaf? Our lord is asking you!!"
Lü Bu impatiently burst out, his Halberd of the Flying Heavens gradually heating up, its blade glowing fiery red.
"What! How could the proud Lü Bu acknowledge Long Chen as his lord!"
The two were greatly shocked, but now was clearly not the time to ponder this matter.
They should think about how to escape from here.
After all, dealing with just Lü Bu or Long Chen alone was difficult enough, let alone the two of them together!
Just then,
A young general in dark armor burst out from Zhang Ji’s army, wielding a meteoric iron spear.
He shouted loudly, "Uncle, take the Emperor and retreat first. I’m here!"
Zhang Ji glanced back at the panicked Emperor Liu Xie, sighed inwardly,
Then immediately drove his horse to retreat, and as he retreated, he also ordered his subordinates and the thirty thousand troops to resist Long Chen’s army.
"Oh, isn’t this Zhang Xiu?" Long Chen rubbed his chin and muttered to himself.
To be honest, he wasn’t in a hurry right now because no matter how Zhang Ji and the others tried to escape, they couldn’t escape his grasp!
Inside Chang’an City, his strategist Guo Jia had already set up a dragnet.
No matter how Zhang Ji and the others tried to escape, it was impossible for them to leave Chang’an City.
Therefore, seeing Zhang Xiu in front of him, Long Chen became somewhat interested.
Those familiar with the Three Kingdoms period know that Zhang Xiu and Zhao Yun were both disciples of the same master—The Spear God Tong Yuan.
But it’s unclear who is stronger between them.
However, posterity generally considers Zhao Yun to be superior.
There’s no other reason but that Zhao Yun was Tong Yuan’s only closed-door disciple, with superior natural talent.
"Zilong, I leave this man to you," Long Chen said.
"Yes!"
Zhao Yun, mounted on a white horse with a silver spear, immediately stepped forward, calmly facing Zhang Xiu in his black armor.
Both were skilled in the use of spears.
"Who are you? This general doesn’t kill nameless nobodies!"
Zhang Xiu was full of arrogance, pointing his long spear at Zhao Yun.
"I am Zhao Zilong from Changshan!"
Zhao Yun replied calmly before raising his spear and charging forward.
He knew time was of the essence for his lord, so a swift and decisive battle was preferable.
"Zhao Zilong? I haven’t heard of you. I am Zhang Xiu, the Spear King of Beidi. Today, your death under my spear is your blessing!"
With that, Zhang Xiu also thrust his spear.
One in white, one in black.
One attacking, one defending.
Their two long spears were agile and versatile in the air.
Zhao Yun’s Long Dan Bright Silver Spear moved like a swimming dragon, flickering and agile with lightning speed.
Zhang Xiu’s Meteoric Iron Spear moved like a flock of birds, jabbing and picking angles with deceptive agility.
The duel between the two seemed more like a dazzling feast for the eyes, extremely splendid.
After forty or fifty rounds, neither had gained the upper hand.
Long Chen asked Lu Bu beside him, "Fengxian, who do you think has the upper hand?"
Although Long Chen was now a top-notch general, he still couldn’t understand the martial arts contest between Zhao Yun and Zhang Xiu.
Lu Bu smiled awkwardly and replied, "My lord, in my opinion, Zhao Zilong is naturally stronger!"
"The aura of Zhang Xiu’s young man is already unstable. He will inevitably lose after another fifty rounds."
Long Chen nodded thoughtfully and took a look at Zhang Xiu’s attribute panel:
【Name】: Zhang Xiu
【Rank】: Five-Star Divine General
【Level】: Level 91 (Maximum Level 100)
【Strength】: 94 (Limit 101) freewebnσvel.cѳm
【Strategy】: 43 (Limit 58)
【Stamina】: 84 (Limit 93)
【Charisma】: 61
【Equipment】: Meteoric Iron Black Flame Spear (Orange Epic) (.......)
【Skills】:
- Announce Might Again (SS-level): After normal attack, launches an attack on the target (Damage Rate 120%). From the 40th round, after normal attack, randomly launches 1-3 attacks on enemy single target (Damage Rate 100%). freewёbn૦νeɭ.com
- Hundred Birds Paying Homage Spear (SS-level): A single thrust can create hundreds of spear heads, making it difficult for enemies to discern the real killer move. Agile technique with deceptive angles, making it difficult to defend against. (Technique passed down by Spear God Tong Yuan)
【Techniques】: Xiezhi Decision (SS-level): Xiezhi, a mythical beast resembling a qilin, enhances physique significantly, rapidly increasing Strength and Stamina values.
【Talent】: Gathering the Three Armies (Purple): Enhances troop morale and cohesion, increases the number of troops led by generals with commanding talent.
