Chapter 1011: Fighting and Scheming Over Pieces of Paper! (1/2)
Translated by: Hypersheep325
Edited by: Michyrr
Bang! An enormous cudgel flew through the air and struck the cavalry in the rear. ”Aaaah!” Several dozen Mutri Great Cavalry and Celestial Wolf Cavalry were struck by the giant cudgel, the enormous impact pulping their bodies and killing them on the spot.
With the transaction complete, Cheng Qianli having thrown Chen Bin to Li Siye, the two sides no longer needed to cooperate, and Wang Chong would not let this chance go by. But the one who felt most pressed by this situation was not Wang Chong, but Gao Xianzhi.
”Duwu Sili, where are you going? Leave behind the formation phenomena!”
Gao Xianzhi's speed was like that of a lightning bolt, sufficient to make any level of expert gasp in fright. The air boomed as Gao Xianzhi pursued Duwu Sili with incredible speed, leaving a long white trail behind him.
A ten-some-zhang stream of Sword Qi cleaved through the air like water as it slashed at Duwu Sili. Gao Xianzhi seemed to be set on Duwu Sili and intent on pursuing him until the very end. A sharp energy was locked onto Duwu Sili, suffused with a resolve to never stop until the secret to formation phenomena was taken back.
”Bastard!”
Duwu Sili was both shocked and enraged. In the past, he really wouldn't have feared a battle with Gao Xianzhi, but right now, a single strike would be sufficient to pulverize the paper in his hand. Clashes between experts were decided in seconds, and in this situation, Duwu Sili didn't even have time to unfold the paper and memorize its contents.
Duwu Sili was also sure that Gao Xianzhi would never give him this opportunity!
”Huoshu Huicang, hurry and help me stop Gao Xianzhi! Afterward, I'll divide the secret of formation phenomena with your side!” Duwu Sili bellowed as he clutched the paper.
He had been only half-convinced of the veracity of this last part of the secret to formation phenomena, but now, he was eighty percent confident. If it were not real, Gao Xianzhi would not be so doggedly pursuing him.
This boy is truly easy to swindle. He doesn't even understand the principle that all deception is fair in war. The people of the Central Plains are truly sincere! Duwu Sili scornfully thought.
He was now basically certain that in this formation phenomena transaction, Wang Chong had not carried out any discussions with Gao Xianzhi, and had made this decision on his own. If this were not the case, Duwu Sili would have never had this chance.
At this time, Huoshu Huicang had already fled some distance, but when he heard Duwu Sili's words, he immediately changed his mind. While everyone was retreating, Huoshu Huicang turned and charged at Gao Xianzhi. Bang! A golden Vairocana Buddha appeared in the air, and then an earth-sundering saber energy cleaved at Gao Xianzhi.
Boom!
Saber energy clashed with Sword Qi, throwing the air and earth in the surrounding fifty zhang into turmoil and creating a series of explosions. This simple collision was enough to buy Duwu Sili an important moment to catch his breath. Neeeeigh! His warhorse cried out, and Duwu Sili picked up speed, leaving behind an afterimage as he vanished into the distance.
Meanwhile, the furious Gao Xianzhi was simply unstoppable, and not even Huoshu Huicang could stop his advance. Whoosh!A terrifying Sword Qi swept past Huoshu Huicang, shattering the armor on his left shoulder and tearing open a bloody wound. But Huoshu Huicang only creased his brow for a moment, his face showing little expression. It was like Gao Xianzhi had attacked someone else's arm.
”Let's go!”
After blocking Gao Xianzhi for one attack, Huoshu Huicang began to rapidly retreat. Although Huoshu Huicang was weaker than Gao Xianzhi, if he put all his mind into escaping, not even Gao Xianzhi could do anything.
”Lord Protector-General does not need to worry about them. Come back!”
Just when the ashen-faced Gao Xianzhi was prepared to pursue, Wang Chong came from behind him and urged him to stop.
Dalun Ruozan had already left. He had been present for this transaction, and there was no guarantee that one would be able to gain much more from a continued pursuit. Killing a few Mutri Great Cavalry and Celestial Wolf Cavalry was already quite decent.
”What a pity! A little bit more and I could have gotten it back!” Gao Xianzhi loathsomely spat as he looked into the distance.
Wang Chong would save his subordinate while he would destroy the secret to the formation phenomena. Gao Xianzhi had not opposed this transaction because he had planned to destroy the paper the moment the exchange occurred. In this fashion, he could satisfy Wang Chong by allowing him to rescue Chen Bin while also putting a stop to Duwu Sili's schemes.
Alas, a single Huoshu Huicang had made all his plans for naught.
”Haha, Lord Protector-General, there's no need to worry. Let them go!”
To his surprise, Wang Chong seemed unperturbed, watching with a smile as Duwu Sili and his men fled.
Gao Xianzhi turned in shock to Wang Chong. When he saw Wang Chong's smile, his mind immediately buzzed with countless thoughts, and he suddenly seemed to understand.
”Heh, Lord Protector-General, the transaction is complete. Let's go back first and then talk about it.” As if guessing at what Gao Xianzhi would ask, Wang Chong preempted him.
Gao Xianzhi nodded in understanding. After gathering the army and the giant ape, they set off for Talas.
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In the distance, with Talas no longer in sight and the Tang having stopped their pursuit, Duwu Sili finally breathed a sigh of relief.