Mythical Three Kingdoms

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Many things are easier said than done, Chen Xi knew very well that Military Spirit represents an ultimate transformation of willpower, and he also clearly understood that the Eight Formations probably signify the ultimate variation of Cloud Qi. However, Chen Xi was even more aware that even though he knew how to proceed, he had not yet fully developed these concepts to their limits.

This was precisely where Chen Xi felt most helpless. Relying on knowledge from future generations, Chen Xi could summarize many mystical matters using scientific methods; after all, these were things that could be verified through repetition. Thus, science could still decode them.

Being able to summarize does not equate to being able to do it, knowing is easy but the doing is difficult; this, Chen Xi had come to fully understand. However, if you don’t try, you’ll never see results. Therefore, Chen Xi decided to create a military formation, a formation with a single attribute, one that purely strengthens attack—a formation that represents the ultimate variation of Cloud Qi.

As soon as Chen Xi led his troops across the river, on the other side, Yan Liang received the news. Tian Feng had instructed Yan Liang to strictly guard the camp and pay close attention to Lyu Bu’s stronghold, yet Yan Liang had truly stayed with the camp without reinforcing the garrison near the river. As a result, Chen Xi’s archers provided cover, and Xuu Chu led his infantry and simply bulldozed through.

”Hmph, they really did come! Pass my orders—Zhu Han, Zhou Ang, Jiangh Gu, Wang Mo, lead your troops to defend all sides of the main camp. Zhu Ling, Jir Yong, follow me into battle!” Yan Liang commanded, immediately after the scout brought the latest battle report.

”Yes!” Zhu Han and Zhou Ang both bowed their hands in response, then went out to lead their respective private troops to guard the four sides of the main camp.

”Jiangh Qi, I’ll leave you in charge of the main camp. Liu Xiann, Liu Yuu, each of you take your private troops as reserves,” Yan Liang continued issuing orders.

”That will do,” Jiangh Qi said after a brief contemplation, ”But please be careful, General. Do not give the enemy an opportunity to exploit. I have heard of the bravery of Zhao Yun and Guan Yu.”

”Enough, I’m aware of it. I’m not Lyu Bu, that freak; I wouldn’t fight against many alone. Although Guan Yunchang is brave, he’s only so-so compared to me. As for Zhao Zilong, he may not be that strong,” Yan Liang waved his hand and said, recollecting the arrangements hastily made by Tian Feng when he had to leave urgently.

”General Yan, I’d also like to see the battlefield for myself,” Yuan Tan spoke at this moment, his first time venturing out for battle. Although Yuan Shao had repeatedly instructed him to follow Tian Feng’s commands, Tian Feng was not present now, and Yuan Tan thought he had caught a good opportunity.

”Well, Eldest Son, the situation is not very good. You should stay in the Central Army Tent. Your presence there greatly boosts our soldiers’ morale. However, when it comes to going into battle, there’s a saying: ’The precious son does not sit in the hall to court danger,’” Jiangh Qi heard Yuan Tan’s wish and felt anxious, sensing that it was not quite right—this whole army combined was not as important as Yuan Tan alone.

”Eldest Son, don’t go, this battle is very dangerous. The scouts said earlier that Liu Bei’s Army has come out in full force, and I am leading the troops to face them just to dampen Guan Yu’s edge and enhance our own morale for later defense. We cannot bring too many men; it’s too risky,” Yan Liang swiftly rejected the idea, taking a much firmer stance than Jiangh Qi’s gentle persuasions.

”...” Yuan Tan was immediately discouraged by Yan Liang’s tone, unlike Jiangh Qi. Yan Liang was one of Yuan Shao’s favored generals, and a truly loyal vassal willing to die for Yuan Shao. His blunt words suggested that the situation was definitely not looking good.

”Very well, I shall preside over the Central Army Tent, awaiting General Yan’s triumphant return!” Yuan Tan bowed deeply to Yan Liang. Yuan Tan, who had not yet started contesting for the heirship with Yuan Shang, was not foolish—at least he knew when to advance or retreat and did not take offense at the slight disrespect in Yan Liang’s words.

”Rest assured, Eldest Son,” Yan Liang said, rising with a fist clasped in his hand. ”Don’t worry, we will not be defeated. Jun Yi hasn’t gone far, and after the military strategist left, I had someone inform Zhang He to bring reinforcements. Our army just needs to hold out for one hour.”

”That’s good, that’s good,” Yuan Tan nodded continuously. Victory was a good thing; this was a concept shared by all commander-in-chiefs, and he was no exception.

When Chen Xi’s army slowly advanced, Yan Liang had already led two thousand sword and shield infantry, along with archers, and arranged them outside the camp, ready for battle. Seeing Guan Yu leading the cavalry charge, Yan Liang immediately rode forward. ”Guan Yunchang, what brings you leading an army here, trespassing onto Hebei territory?” he demanded.

”This is the land of the Han Dynasty. My lord, Liu Xuande, is an imperial kinsman of the Han. Walking on Han territory, what is the issue? As for your lord, Yuan Benchu, merely a Governor of Jizhou, what right does he have to send troops into Yanzhou!” Guan Yu immediately retorted. These arguments and moral high ground, all the responses—Chen Xi had prepared them well in advance. The status of being a Han imperial kinsman might not bring practical benefits, but it provided solid backing and a strong moral position!

Yan Liang was visibly stunned, and then furiously retorted, ”Guan Yu, do not rely on your eloquence. If you have the courage, let us have a grand battle to see whether your blade is sharper or mine is mightier.” Saying so, Yan Liang took out his Long Spear Great Sword, a fierce Blood Qi surging toward Guan Yu.

”I have no time to play these trivial games with you. All soldiers, heed my command—charge!” Guan Yu roared.

Guan Yu’s cavalry split to the left and right under the command of Jiang Gong and others, while Guan Yu himself stood in front of the troops with his School Sabre Bearers. He let out a roar, and a burst of Azure Dragon Qi suddenly enveloped the seven or eight thousand soldiers under Chen Chi’s command. Then, he led the School Sabre Bearers straight toward Yan Liang, to create an excellent opportunity for Chen Chi.

”Kill!” Chen Chi rapidly relayed the order with his flags, and the entire army formed rows of Fish-Scale Formations, charging towards Tian Feng’s Central Army Stronghold.

The moment Chen Chi gave the command, Chen Xi’s army’s left and right wings charged directly towards the left and right camps of Tian Feng’s stronghold. As he had said early on, the attack was an all-out assault—no duels, no time-wasting, just a direct head-on smashing of Yuan Shao’s Army!

”Ding!” Yan Liang, feeling perplexed by Chen Xi’s approach of forgoing verbal disputes and duels for an all-out attack, slashed away an oncoming Bed Crossbow Arrow. Leading his trusted aides, Yan Liang collided directly with Guan Yu. Retreating without a fight was not in his nature, and he had long wanted to cross blades with Guan Yu to see whose was more formidable!

”Guan Yu, today I’ll let you witness the fruits of my years of rigorous training!” Yan Liang swung his great sword, and a blood-red Qi flame enveloped his weapon, slashing fiercely at Guan Yu. Having practiced countless times with the Long Spear, Yan Liang could finally wield the Great Sword with perfect precision and concentrated power.

”Boom!” A loud noise resounded as both Guan Yu and Yan Liang were forced to step back several steps. Guan Yu’s Clear Radiance shone brightly, and the Azure Dragon appeared behind him, its gaze sweeping across with majestic and cold pride. Meanwhile, Yan Liang shuddered as a Blood Dragon emerged behind him, domineeringly powerful. (A lucky draw event is falling from the sky, cool mobile phones waiting for you to take! Follow us~ ”qdread” / the Chinese website’s official public account [To add on WeChat—add friends—add official accounts—enter qdread], and participate now! Everyone receives a prize; immediately follow qdread WeChat official account!) (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation tickets, monthly tickets at Qidian ). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)