Free Web NovelChapter 280: Fengxian, Come Back!
The shouts of battle echoed through the heavens and earth.
The once peaceful city of Dongjun turned into a slaughterhouse with the arrival of Lü Bu and his men.
The god of war, Lü Bu, fought like a madman on the battlefield, his eyes bloodshot, and with the Fan Tian halberd wreaking havoc, countless soldiers fell under his horse with agonizing screams wherever he passed.
Cao Xiu, seeing this, was greatly alarmed. Lü Bu truly lived up to his reputation—how could he possibly stand against him!
Just at that moment, the curtain of the carriage surrounded by the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry slowly opened, and a middle-aged scholar in a dark blue robe stepped out.
His eyes were sharp, seeming to pierce through the sky, seeing hundreds of miles ahead. When this scholar appeared, the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, which had been steadily retreating due to Lü Bu’s presence, suddenly gained strength.
The formation of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry now made it difficult for Lü Bu to advance.
The Fan Tian halberd whipped up a fierce wind, aiming to cut the enemies in front of him in two, but Lü Bu was shocked to find himself deeply trapped within the enemy ranks. Hundreds of warriors simultaneously swung their swords, forming a giant spearhead taller than the city gate, stabbing towards the sky.
Lü Bu quickly retreated, and with the impact on his chest, he coughed up a mouthful of thick blood.
With his brows tightly furrowed, he stared intently at the scholar. Who was this person?!
He could actually unite the power of the eight hundred Tiger and Leopard Cavalry.
Cao Xing, standing behind him, stepped forward and reminded him, "General, this must be the chief strategist of Cao Cao’s camp—Xun Huo!"
"Oh, so it’s him. No wonder he has such ability." Lü Bu wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.
Then, raising his halberd, he charged again.
"Come again! Let’s fight!!!"
"We are deeply trusted by our lord, we must fight with our lives!!!"
"All soldiers, charge with me! Kill!!!"
Lü Bu shouted several times, and his Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry quickly formed a wedge-shaped formation and launched a charge.
Seeing this, Xun Huo’s heart clenched tightly. He only wanted to hold off Lü Bu, not to fight to the death!
He still needed to preserve his usefulness to protect Cao’s control over Yanzhou!
Without hesitation, he waved his sleeve, and a mysterious energy rippled through the air.
He muttered four words under his breath:
"Drive... wolves... devour... tigers..."
As soon as he finished speaking, a violent tremor rippled through the void, and an overwhelming wave of wolves emerged from it.
Baring their teeth, fierce and murderous.
[Drive Wolves, Devour Tigers]: An SSS-level divine skill...
It was Xun Huo’s most powerful skill. Once cast, it could plunge the enemy army into panic, even causing them to turn on each other.
It was equivalent to summoning a true wolf king, possessing the majesty of a king.
The mounts of the Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry became panic-stricken and cowardly under the wolf king’s aura.
You must know that if the Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry lost their mounts, it would be like cutting off their arms, their combat power instantly halved. ƒree𝑤ebnσvel.com
The mounts of the Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry suddenly slowed down, and fear flickered in their eyes, a suppression stemming from their bloodline.
Lü Bu’s eyes were filled with shock and anger. Despite shouting furiously to control the Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry along the way,
The final result was disappointing—panic spread throughout the army.
Lü Bu was a general, not a strategist. He had no means to counter the negative effects caused by Xun Huo’s skill.
So he could only rage powerlessly.
Seeing this opportunity, Xun Huo immediately ordered Cao Xiu to lead the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to charge forward, turning the tables on Lü Bu.
Sure enough,
The already chaotic Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry was suddenly struck by the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, causing their unstable formation to fall apart and scatter.
Lü Bu, despite his unparalleled martial prowess, could not reverse the situation alone. The entire army had already been defeated, and though he alone still had the strength to fight, it was not enough to turn the tide.
After all, the combined strength of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry was enough to contend with Lü Bu.
"Could it be... could it be that I have to retreat like this?!! I am not willing!!!"
Lü Bu placed his hands on the armor of his Pixiu helmet, his eyes carrying a hint of desolation.
However, just as the Bingzhou army was on the verge of collapsing, a pure white light suddenly filled the sky above them.
The pure white light was incredibly gentle. After being absorbed by the Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry, they immediately felt their previously agitated and panicked hearts calm down.
Even the mounts, the Swift Wind Wolves, who had been affected by the wolf tide and the wolf king, also calmed down, stopping their unrest.
The ferocity returned to their expressions.
Seeing this, Xun Huo knew something was wrong and quickly instructed Cao Xiu:
"General Cao, quickly order the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to escort us out of Dongjun City. Do not linger in battle."
"But, but Lord Xun, victory is at hand!"
Cao Xiu scratched his head in confusion.
Why did Lord Xun want them to retreat when they were so close to killing the hated Lü Bu today?
Shouldn’t they seize the opportunity to defeat Lü Bu, cut off his head, and capture Dongjun City?!
Cheng Yu, who shared the same realization as Xun Huo, was also startled and quickly scolded loudly:
"Cao Xiu, this is a military order; just follow it! Before leaving, our lord warned you to follow the strategist’s commands in all matters in Yanzhou."
Upon hearing this, Cao Xiu gritted his teeth and reluctantly ordered, "The entire army, assume a retreat formation, and break through the encirclement from the south gate!!!"
The eight hundred Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, without any doubt, orderly changed direction.
Rumble!
The Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, as if about to crush the ground, thundered away with a deafening roar.
Lü Bu was puzzled as to why they would abandon such a perfect opportunity and retreat.
But he suddenly noticed a white-robed scholar standing behind him without his knowledge.
Who else could it be but the strategist, Guo Jia!!
"Strategist, this..."
Although Lü Bu’s mind was a bit slow, it didn’t mean he was stupid. He quickly realized that it was the strategist’s appearance and spellcasting that caused the enemy’s rapid retreat.
No wonder the previously chaotic Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry suddenly calmed down!!
Thinking of this, Lü Bu’s eyes once again showed a fervent light, and he clasped his fists, requesting to go after the enemy:
"I hope the strategist will allow me to pursue and kill the enemy."
Guo Jia smiled and shook his head, calmly saying, "Fengxian, what if the enemy has set up an ambush midway?"
"I would charge through it, slaying gods if they block my way, and demons if they stand in my path!" Lü Bu replied proudly.
"And if the enemy uses the same tactic as before, what then? If you believe yourself to be invincible, why did you almost fall into a trap just now?"
A series of questions made the proud Lü Bu lower his head, a blush of shame appearing on his face.
Indeed!
Although he prided himself on being invincible, in the situation just now, he had nearly led the entire Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry to destruction. If the strategist hadn’t arrived in time, even his own life wouldn’t have been guaranteed.
This time, Lü Bu truly respected Guo Jia, which greatly facilitated Guo Jia’s operations in Yanzhou afterward.
"Alright, Fengxian, go to the camp to comfort the wounded and conduct an inventory!"
Guo Jia said with a smile, shaking his feather fan.
"Understood!" Lü Bu responded with a clasped fist. freewebnøvel.com
After this incident, Lü Bu’s temperament became much more subdued, and he naturally became more willing to follow Guo Jia’s orders.
