"Sun Ce, prepare to die!"

Suddenly, Ma Chao roared and his spear changed position, thrusting towards Sun Ce's chest from the side, clearly intending to kill him.

Sun Ce reacted swiftly, thrusting out his Overlord Spear to deflect Ma Chao's spear.

But in that brief delay, Ma Chao seized the opportunity to close in and slashed at Sun Ce's neck with his spear.

"not good!"

Sun Ce was secretly alarmed and hurriedly retreated, barely managing to avoid the attack.

But at that moment, a cunning look appeared in Ma Chao's eyes. The spear that Sun Ce had knocked away suddenly turned around and thrust towards his back.

"Pfft..."

Fresh blood gushed out.

Sun Ce was wounded by this spear.

Sun Ce's face immediately turned much paler.

Ma Chao seized the opportunity, leaping into the air a full ten feet high, his spear piercing Sun Ce's shoulder, blood flowing from Sun Ce's wrist.

Sun Ce groaned and clutched his wound.

At this moment, Sun Jian and the others finally arrived. Seeing that Sun Ce was seriously injured and on the verge of death, everyone was furious.

"You brat, you're asking for death!" Cheng Pu shouted angrily, leaping up and drawing his sword to slash at Ma Chao.

Sun Jian and the others rushed forward and surrounded Ma Chao.

Ma Chao, however, was completely unafraid. He swept his spear across, forcing back the surrounding generals, and then once again brandished his spear and charged into the crowd.

Sun Jian and others joined forces and quickly cornered Ma Chao, putting him in a fierce battle.

"Do you think we, Xiliang, are weak and invincible, because we outnumber you?"

At this moment, Ma Teng and Han Sui also rushed in. Seeing his son in grave danger, Ma Teng roared, leaped up, and blocked the attack of the general with his spear, saving Ma Chao.

"Father!"

Ma Chao breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this. Fortunately, his father appeared in time, otherwise he would surely have lost his life.

"Father, I have disgraced you," Ma Chao said in a low voice, his face full of shame.

Ma Teng shook his head and said, "It's not your fault! You've done very well."

Sun Jian, the Tiger of Jiangdong, was famous throughout the land. His eldest son, Sun Ce, also called himself the Little Conqueror and was quite renowned.

When Ma Chao first emerged from obscurity, he only had a slight reputation in the Xiliang area.

However, after this battle, Ma Chao's name will probably spread throughout the world.

Before he was even twenty years old, Ma Chao had already reached the level of a ninth-rank martial artist. Although Sun Ce, the Little Conqueror, was also a ninth-rank martial artist, he was ultimately weaker than Ma Chao.

Cao Ren, who arrived later, also exclaimed, "The heroes of the world should not be underestimated!"

To be so talented at such a young age, one can only imagine how remarkable one will become as one grows up.

"Gentlemen, I know you all came here to seize the Imperial Seal, but we have fallen into the Yellow Turban Army's trap!"

"The Yellow Turban Army wants us to kill each other. I believe this imperial seal should be returned to the court!" Cao Ren suggested.

“That’s right, the imperial seal should be returned!” The other minor lords echoed in agreement.

Since they couldn't win it back anyway, returning it to the imperial court was the best option.

But Sun Jian brandished his sword and roared, "So many of my Jiangdong men have been killed or wounded, and you think you can just make us give up with a single sentence?"

Cao Ren frowned and sneered, "Sun Wentai, do you perhaps still intend to seize the Imperial Seal for yourself? Do you harbor any rebellious intentions?"

"Hmph, what a huge hat! I, Sun Jian, can't bear to wear it!"

"I came to fight for the Imperial Seal precisely to return it to the court, but the people of Xiliang injured my son, and this matter must not be left unresolved!" Sun Jian glared angrily.

Seeing this, Cao Cao remained silent.

This is Luoyang after all, and he only came here to join in the fun. He didn't bring many troops with him. If Sun Jian is really determined to turn against him, he won't get away with it.

The other warlords remained silent after hearing this, as Sun Jian, the "Tiger of Jiangdong," was still very famous.

"Fine, let's fight! Do you think I'm afraid of you?" Ma Chao, young and hot-blooded, immediately stood up and cursed.

"Heh, kid, you dare to talk big?" Sun Jian sneered.

Ma Chao was immediately enraged and roared, "What, you look down on me? Come and fight me one-on-one!"

"One-on-one it is, I'm not afraid of anyone!"

Sun Jian was also enraged and charged at Ma Chao with his ancient sword in hand.

"My lord, you mustn't!" Cheng Pu quickly stopped Sun Jian.

The number of feudal lords here is increasing, and if a conflict breaks out with Xiliang, it will be a losing proposition.

"Hmph, if you don't dare to make a move, then get lost!" Ma Chao said coldly.

"You bastard!" Sun Jian was so angry he almost vomited blood.

However, he also knew that now was not the best time to take action, otherwise it would only deplete his own strength and give other feudal lords an opportunity to take advantage of him.

After taking a few deep breaths to calm himself, Cao Ren addressed the assembled lords, saying, "Gentlemen, let's conclude today's battle here..."

Before Cao Ren could finish speaking, a hissing sound came from outside, like the roar of a dragon.

"Hoo~"

Immediately following, a red horse galloped in.

"Whoa~"

The red horse was incredibly fast, and in the blink of an eye it rushed into the palace, then its hooves lifted and landed steadily on the ground.

The man on horseback was none other than Lü Bu!

"I am Lü Bu, and I have come to retrieve the Imperial Seal on His Majesty's orders!" Lü Bu declared loudly, his sharp gaze fixed on the crowd.

The various lords were all taken aback upon hearing this. Wasn't Lü Bu a member of the Yellow Turban rebels? When did he defect to the imperial court?

"Lu Bu! Aren't you a general of the Yellow Turban rebels?" Sun Jian asked, frowning.

"I have long since broken away from the Yellow Turban rebels and now serve the Prime Minister. I have come here on His Majesty's orders to retrieve the Imperial Seal. You will all lay down your weapons at once, or die!" Lü Bu exclaimed with unparalleled domineering arrogance.

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