Mythical Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1474: Chapter 1421: King Versus King

Under Guan Yu’s leadership, five hundred School Sabre Bearers charged into Sun Ce’s camp like a mighty army, killing their way through directly towards the Central Camp. It was then that Guan Yu realized Sun Ce’s main camp had few soldiers, probably only around two thousand, but this was within Guo Jia’s expectations, and Guan Yu was already prepared for an ambush!

Guan Yu rode into the enemy camp, launching a Legion Attack into the Central Formation of the Front Camp without restraint. A flash of Azure Radiance caused chaos in the fully prepared formation.

”Everyone, retreat to the Central Camp and guard the gates!” At this moment, a young general holding the Military Token given by Zhou Yu shouted from a few hundred steps away from Guan Yu.

Even though Zhou Yu’s order to notify the Front Camp came a bit late, the various Simas were prepared. However, Guan Yu’s attack was so swift and berserk, they were caught off guard.

If not for Guan Yu recklessly expending his Inner Qi to directly launch a Legion Attack into the Central Formation, Sun Ce’s Army might have already steadied their positions. Of course, credit also goes to Zhou Yu’s preparations, and Sun Ce’s soldiers, who were battle-hardened; an average legion might have routed under such circumstances.

After the shout from the young general holding Zhou Yu’s Military Token, Sun Ce’s soldiers gathered quickly as if they had practiced countless times.

Without a word, Guan Yu turned his horse and rushed towards the enemy. The young general hardly reacted when a gust of wind hit him; suddenly, a Golden Light appeared, blocking Guan Yu’s Great Sword.

”Guan Yu, disputing with a mere young general isn’t like you!” Sun Ce, ablaze with a golden aura, blocked Guan Yu’s Green Dragon Crescent Blade with his Long Spear and sneered.

With a cold and proud look, Guan Yu turned his attention from the slightly trembling yet resolute young general to Sun Ce, sensing the battle intent flowing from Sun Ce. But it didn’t matter, for Sun Ce was his primary target this time.

Watching Guan Yu withdraw his gaze, Sun Ce suddenly exerted strength with his gun hand, warding off Guan Yu’s Green Dragon Crescent Blade with overwhelming force.

”Lyu Meng, fall back and await Gongjin’s command.” Without even glancing at Lyu Meng, Sun Ce ordered while keeping his eyes on Guan Yu, his face filled with arrogance. Lyu Meng, now no longer trembling, swiftly retreated upon Sun Ce’s command.

A fierce light flashed across Guan Yu’s half-squinted eyes. Blocked by Sun Ce and slightly provoked by his words, he let the young general go.

Sun Ce, adopting a composed demeanor different from his previously arrogant stance, silently watched Guan Yu. Lyu Meng was a Sima under his command who had been with him through many battles.

Lyu Meng had joined the army at just fifteen, discovered by Sun Ce, who recognized his potential and assigned him to his camp for protection. Over time, Lyu Meng became a seasoned leader under Sun Ce, albeit still holding the title of Sima of Separate Division.

Compared to his initial nominal position, Lyu Meng now earned his accolades as a Sima of Separate Division due to his cleverness. Zhou Yu had recruited him, but Lyu Meng’s lack of diligence in learning often saw him returning to Sun Ce, who he found to be honorable.

This led to stagnation in Lyu Meng’s progress despite six months of Zhou Yu’s teaching, as he often mimicked Sun Ce’s behaviors.

”Guan Yu, though I’ve lost to you several times before, this time, let’s fight!” Sun Ce shouted as he stabbed his spear towards Guan Yu, determined to prove himself after many defeats.

Guan Yu said little, merely sweeping a glance at Sun Ce before swinging his Green Dragon Crescent Blade in a clear, diagonal strike. A momentary explosion of Golden and Azure sparks forced both to retreat, their auras surging suddenly.

With the second strike, Guan Yu swung down forcefully, deepening the Azure Radiance by several degrees as it aimed for Sun Ce’s neck. Sun Ce leaned back, thrusting his Long Spear towards Guan Yu’s throat.

Guan Yu ignored Sun Ce’s jab, pressing his right hand slightly downwards to change his strike from a slash to a cut, extending the blade’s glow. Sun Ce abruptly raised his Great Spear, blocking Guan Yu and causing sparks to erupt, leaving a notch on Sun Ce’s weapon.

”So, it is indeed like this!” Sun Ce clearly felt the immense force transmitted through Guan Yu’s third strike with the Green Dragon Crescent Blade. The powerful force numbed half his body despite his block, but it didn’t deter him.

With a cold stare at Sun Ce, who had blocked his attack, Guan Yu unleashed his Inner Qi, reviving the Azure Dragon on the Green Dragon Crescent Blade, a visible layer of azure armor appearing on him.

After invoking his Legion Talent, Guan Yu’s once-cold demeanor bore an arrogant confidence, dismissing the world’s heroes as nothing when he faced Sun Ce.

”Boom!” With an empowered horizontal slash, bolstered by his Monarch Talent and fully unleashed combat power, Sun Ce was nearly sent flying by Guan Yu. The strike carried not only the tremor of Inner Qi and the explosion of power but also Guan Yu’s boundless confidence.

Sun Ce and his horse staggered back several steps as Guan Yu spurred his horse forward, those Phoenix Eyes reflecting not the blade’s flash but a confidence that viewed all warriors as ants.

Three consecutive strikes, each heavier than the last, forced Sun Ce to take them head-on. His well-nurtured Long Spear, once again notched, transmitting a force that injured Sun Ce’s Inner Treasury. Despite his pitiful state, Sun Ce expected mockery from Guan Yu; instead, he saw only indifference.

Like stepping on ants, there was no joy or disappointment—only calmness. That fleeting glance made the hair on Sun Ce’s back stand on end, followed by intense anger!

In a rage, Sun Ce rushed at Guan Yu, frantically unleashing his Inner Qi. But under Guan Yu’s cold and proud gaze, he was easily repelled, realizing the gap between them.

”Central Army, charge!” As Sun Ce’s fury threatened to unleash all his power, a Zither Sound rang out, and the Central Army charged forward in unison.

Though it seemed Guan Yu and Sun Ce exchanged dozens of blows, to their soldiers below, it was only a few breaths. Yet in this brief moment, Guan Yu not only overpowered Sun Ce in momentum but also threw his Heart Spirit into disarray.

But the Zither Sound unsettled Guan Yu’s eyes, while Sun Ce’s anxiety from being repeatedly forced back was instantly cleared. The advancing Central Army’s formation compelled Guan Yu to split his focus, despite the pressure it placed on the School Sabre Bearers.

Sun Ce wiped his mouth with the back of his left hand, his eyes sharply fixed on Guan Yu, fully aware he had been momentarily overwhelmed by Guan Yu. Though his formerly composed demeanor now waned, the battle intent in his eyes burned ever brighter.