Mythical Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1067: 1023 Chapter Hundred Qiang Alliance

When Chen Xi was allying with the aristocratic families, the Northern Xianbei also began to converge toward the centers of various tribes. The snow on the Great Prairie started falling incessantly, and it was once again time for the nomadic people to huddle together for warmth.

”Chieftain, aren’t we going to the Hundred Qiang Alliance?” A Hu man asked their chieftain in the Weizhou Qiang tribe to the west of Bingzhou Jiuyuan, as the time for the once-every-several-years Hundred Qiang Alliance had come again.

”No, it’s pointless to go. No one can achieve victory in a hundred battles and still defeat the four, oh, now it’s five elders guarding the ancestral land,” the Weizhou Qiang chieftain said disdainfully, ”Since a Qiang King cannot be selected, going there is just a waste of time.”

”Isn’t this a bit inappropriate...” The brave warrior of the Weizhou Qiang tribe hesitated, somewhat not understanding his chieftain’s approach.

”In that Hundred Qiang battle, to what extent do you think you could perform? It’s simply impossible for anyone to achieve it. It’s just a way for the biggest tribes to suppress our smaller tribes,” the chieftain said with disdain, ”We’d better wait for the Xianbei to make a move against Jiuyuan, to take some spoils, and strengthen our tribe instead!”

The brave warrior of Weizhou Qiang understood a bit more after hearing his chieftain’s words, knowing that the Hundred Qiang battle wasn’t something humans could complete. Every time people would go to challenge, but most would be stopped after a dozen battles. Since the Hundred Qiang battle began, it seemed the most anyone had ever managed was not even ninety battles.

That person was almost considered the bravest warrior in the Qiang clan’s history. Although there was no Inner Qi in that era, even by today’s standards he would definitely be the peak warrior of the same level.

At this moment, Ma Chao started his Hundred Qiang battle with his spear held and horse steadied. He was determined to become the King of Qiang, although the title of King of Qiang, representing the highest honor in the Hundred Qiang, was of no use to him. However, he needed to stabilize the Qiang and Hu and protect the Ma Family of Xiliang!

The reason for the Qiang and Hu alliance being advanced wasn’t much different from that of the Xianbei. The main reason was the heavy snowfall this year, causing severe disasters and the need to go to the Central Plains to stop the loss.

Unlike the Xianbei, the Qiang and Hu were not impoverished due to the construction in Yongliang, so they didn’t necessarily resort to plunder Yongzhou. However, on one hand, the Xianbei were severely affected and invited the Qiang and Hu to coordinate in battle, and on the other hand, after Li Jue and his gang left, the Qiang and Hu also wanted to vent their grievances.

Therefore, the alliance was advanced by a bit. However, it’s clear that the Hundred Qiang this time didn’t come fully, only sixty to seventy from Yongliang and ones near Bingzhou. Others either received enough benefits during Yongliang’s construction and didn’t want to participate in such risky activities, or felt the alliance was meaningless.

In short, the Hundred Qiang this time weren’t fully present. Those genuinely wanting to coordinate in battle with the Xianbei were mostly the tribes affected by Li Jue’s departure and those far away that didn’t catch up with Yongliang’s construction. Others merely wanted to see if they could gain any advantages.

”General Dian, you also came to participate in the alliance?” Ma Chao, on his way to the alliance grounds, inadvertently saw Dian Wei’s robust figure and quickly went over to greet him.

”Lord asked me to protect Strategist Xun and come to check it out,” Dian Wei said, scratching his head, ”It seems like there aren’t any powerful figures.”

”Hmph.” A cold snort suddenly reached Dian Wei’s ears, as if carrying explosive soundwaves. If it were anyone else, they would definitely be dizzy, but Dian Wei merely picked his ear, ”Which bastard is troubling your Grandfather Dian.”

”Arrogant.” A Qiang and Hu fellow who appeared about thirty years old, with a sturdy build, looked at Dian Wei and coldly laughed.

Dian Wei seemed to teleport in front of him, and then, with a rough hand akin to a bear’s paw, directly grabbed the man’s face and lifted him up. The man struggled forcefully, but made no sound from his throat. His swinging legs that kicked Dian Wei’s chest could not even produce a sound, as if kicking steel.

Then, under the opponent’s terrified gaze, he was stuffed into the ground entirely. At the moment of exertion, Dian Wei’s arm had swollen to double its size. From the pit’s narrow opening on the surface the size of a vat’s mouth, Ma Chao estimated that the opponent must be dozens of feet underground already.

Dian Wei smiled foolishly and casually flattened the hole with a few swift stomps of his big foot, the originally frozen hard ground turning to mud under his feet, quickly being trampled smooth.

In a crudely simple disposal of the body, Dian Wei resolved the matter without even knowing the opponent’s name, taking out a Beginner External Internal Qi user in mere moments.

”Meng Qi, what did you say earlier? I can’t believe there are flies even in this winter,” Dian Wei said, picking his ear, completely unconcerned about having killed a Qiang Hu Inner Qi Separation right at their grounds.

”...” Ma Chao looked at the pit under Dian Wei’s feet and thought for a moment, deciding not to meddle in this matter. After all, that guy was already dead, and at the moment Dian Wei threw him down, he had already turned the guy’s brains into mush.

”General Ma, are you here to participate in the Hundred Qiang Alliance? You should take the stage then.” Honestly, Xun Youi hadn’t quite seen what happened; the opponent had already been humanely exterminated by Dian Wei. However, in Xun Youi’s view, it wasn’t a significant matter since it wasn’t one of their own who got killed, so he let Dian Wei be.

”I plan to join the fray, and I intend to seize the position of King of Qiang.” Ma Chao didn’t hide his aim, ”Hopefully, the opponents won’t be too strong.”

”Rest assured, I just sensed around. The strongest guy here is about on par with you,” Dian Wei said nonchalantly.

”Thanks for your good word,” Ma Chao clasped his fists, holding great respect for Dian Wei, ”I’ll head to the venue first then.”

After Ma Chao left, Xun Youi looked at Dian Wei and asked, ”Elai, does he stand a chance to seize the position of King of Qiang?”

”Depends on whether the Cloud Qi suppresses him. If the Cloud Qi crushes him at that time, surviving through a hundred battles will be a problem,” Dian Wei reasoned, smacking his lips twice.

”Elai, be more careful here. Though I know Lord gave you tasks, in my view, you are more important than any task from Lord.” Xun Youi nodded and turned to walk forward, speaking as he moved.

”...” Dian Wei scratched his head, ”Lord’s task is very simple; the guy earlier was the target.”

The task Cao Cao gave Dian Wei was, if he could ensure his own safety, to eliminate the Inner Qi Manifestation of the Qiang and Hu as much as possible.

The one before was such an Inner Qi Manifestation, ended by Dian Wei within moments. Although the opponent’s carelessness was a significant factor, even without it, engaging Dian Wei in close combat would have been resolved with just a punch or two.

”Ma Chao, let’s fight once more and settle everything from before!” Yano Xing muttered while looking at the venue. Under the pressure from Ma Chao, he had also broken through to Inner Qi Manifestation, being the man who nearly killed Ma Chao historically in this particular year! (To be continued. If you like this work, kindly vote for recommendations and monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com), because your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)