Vol 9 Chapter 112 (1/2)

Chapter 112

VOLUME 9 CHAPTER 112: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS A RAID ON FAN CITY (16)

Li Dian POV

She held her halberd in 1 hand and swung the reins of her warhorse with the other as she galloped ahead of her troops so quickly that she was pulling away.

“Lord Li Dian! Well done just now!”

“I’m ashamed, truly ashamed.” I said to Cao Ren who has charged up by now and tried to console me. I did not dare to accept her praise as I knew my capabilities were really lacking.

At this time, we could not see the faces of Lu Bu’s troops yet but we could see hers. I have to say that, her horse is a really good horse befitting of her status as a ferocious general. But if she charges up alone like that, it is only to our benefit.

“Lord Cao Ren.”

“I got it! — Cavalry, continue charging in.” Cao Ren nodded and gave the order to our troops after I called out to her.

Next up is… The one we need to deal with is Lu Bu. I am beginning to feel fear. But now we are in a 2-on-1 scenario, it should be less restrictive than when we were in a 6-on-1 scenario so it’s too early to be pessimistic.

As Lu Bu neared us, Cao Ren and I looked at each other and nodded.

“Yaa!” “Haa!”

We both yelled as we charged at Lu Bu, I with my glaive raised behind my back.

— Now!

I seized the moment and slashed down at Lu Bu just as she entered my effective range. Cao Ren too stabbed at her. Like this, with both oncoming stab and slash attacks, it will be difficult for her to dodge especially with the momentum from her charge.

“…”

Su! In that instant, Lu Bu’s expression darkened and she sent the both of us a stare with her beast-like eyes from behind her fringe which jolted me. But what do we have to fear when our attacks are already in motion?

“Un.” Lu Bu lightly grunted and neither dodged nor blocked. Instead, she completely ignored me as she raised her halberd and unleashed a vicious and rapid slash at Cao Ren that was aimed at her sides.

“Wu!” Cao Ren got a shock by this and hurriedly pulled back her spear to block the attack.

*Dang*!

A loud and dull clunk rang out as Cao Ren was nearly sent flying from her horse. But since Lu Bu has chosen not to defend against my attack, then her head will be cut open–

All of a sudden, the halberd was rapidly closing in on me.

What?!

*Dang*!

I could not believe it but hurriedly retracted my weapons just like Cao Ren and blocked Lu Bu’s attack as I did not have the confidence that I would be able to land my attack on her first. What was unbelievable was that she actually managed to rotate fast enough to my side.

I saw it very clearly. After her attack landed on Cao Ren’s spear, she immediately leaned back and swept her halberd around and slashed at my right. It was too fast, be it her movements, reflexes or her judgement. Neither Cao Ren nor I can compare with her in any regard. This is something that there is no doubt about whatsoever.

And just as we finished our first bout, troops on both sides have now clashed together.

“Cavalry troops! Charge in! Destroy their formation!” Cao Ren yelled commands to the leader of the cavalry while continuing to fight with Lu Bu. Soon, the heavy infantry would be able to charge in deeply as well and penetrate their defensive lines.

“…”

“Lord Cao Ren!” I yelled to Cao Ren when I saw Lu Bu unleash yet another powerful slash at Cao Ren who realised it too late and could only reflexively tug on the reins and make her horse back up in response.

“Ya!” Cao Ren cried out as the halberd follow

ed through, leaving a long line down her arm.

“Yaa!” I cried out as I charged at Lu Bu. We could not afford to stop attacking now and I need to buy Cao Ren some time.

*Dang*!

“Haa!” Cao Ren grimaced as she endured the pain and gripped her spear with both hands as she charged at Lu Bu.

*Ding* *Ding*!