Vol 9 Chapter 71 (1/2)

VOLUME 9 CHAPTER 71: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS THE BATTLE OUTSIDE XINYE CITY (6)

Li Dian POV

As I thought so, I steeled myself as I raised my spear and pointed it at Guan Yu. Since she has said as much, I cannot call myself a warrior if I do not meet her in combat seriously.

“That’s more like it.” Guan Yu nodded and readied her stance.

Do not think about how to escape, do not think about the difference in power. All I need to think about now is how to defeat Guan Yu. Everything else will come later. As these thoughts ran in my head, I steadied my breathing. The wound on my forehead hurt but it was not bad enough to affect my functioning.

Next, what I need to do is to dodge the first incoming attack and see if I can attack her from her blind spot. If I am unable to, then I will try to attack her from the other side.

“Lord Guan Yu!!”

Un?

“Eh!”

Just as I was prepared to fight to the death, a surprised yell came from not far off. Compared to my hesitation and vigilance, Guan Yu panicked and looked over where the voice came from.

“Little sister!” She called out anxiously as I too looked over.

“Lord Guan Yu!”

Amidst the flying dust and sea of people, a single Serpent Spear flew about. *Ding* *Ding* *Ding* Clas.h.i.+ng sounds rang out constantly as the Serpent Spear was swung left and right without any rhythm or technique.

It was not just that, that tender voice that called out like a child who was looking for her parents continuously came from the direction where the Serpent Spear was. I looked over and saw a young la.s.s with braids to the side holding the Serpent Spear. She was being forced back as she defended against a barrage of attacks and was unable to counter whatsoever.

Is that Zhang Fei?! And… The one attacking is actually Lu Xiang?!

When I recognised who they were, I was thoroughly shocked at how dominant Lu Xiang was. Be it what I heard or what I personally saw, Zhang Fei has always been a heroic and ferocious warrior. Back when we surrounded Xu state city, Zhang Fei was the only one who was able to break through the surround of several tens of thousand. In short, she is most definitely a talent that ranks among Xu Chu and the like.

I initially thought that this girl was someone else but every time she deflected an attack with her Serpent Spear, her hilt was practically unmoving. Clearly, she had prodigious strength. Who could it be other than Zhang Fei? Yet, her appearance now is like that of a certain Registrar under the Imperial Chancellor who has never appeared on the battlefield.

Yes, I admit it. I hate that Yang Xiu.

“Return my big brother to me!” Lu Xiang yelled. Looks like she has either been consumed by battle or overcome by grief. During the most crucial moments in battle, the most unrefined human emotions will leak out into the surface. Even I acted up like this, much less Lu Xiang who has lost much more in this battle.

“Little sister! I’m coming!” Guan Yu turned her horse around and yelled as I was preoccupied my thoughts. Naturally, I will not let her go this easily.

“Don’t think you can leave, Guan Yu! Yaa!”

*Dang*!

A clear sound rang out as I applied a lot more strength into my attack. Guan Yu raised her glaive to defend against the attack but it was obvious that she was not focused and her emotions had begun to run wild because of what was happening to Zhang Fei.

“Trying to run away before the duel is settled?!” I yelled out. I do not know if it achieved the same effect as it did on me but Guan Yu frowned, a departure from her stern, calm countenance from before.

I do not know what happened but it seems l

ike Zhang Fei’s condition is not too good. In that case, I might be able to do something…

“Wahh!” I yelled as I pulled my spear back and attacked from the side. My attack was blocked but I did not stop there and kept aiming for vitals.

Every attack was neutralised but Guan Yu was not focused unlike before. As she said, not concentrating on the fight is a grave sin for a warrior. But sometimes, people cannot help themselves.

Of course, even under these circ.u.mstances, I know that it is impossible for me to achieve victory. All I am aiming for is to create an opening and make it past Guan Yu so I can double down on breaking through the surround, I thought as I looked into the distance for any signs of the cavalry.

Ah! Luckily, the “旷” flag could be seen in the distance. It was still too far however, and could not draw away enemy attention. If it could come another 100 paces or so closer, then we could have a chance to break through the surround.