If it weren't for Li Yunqing holding him back, Tuo Tiewuhua would never have allowed Yuan Zhang to directly confront He Biao.
It's not that Tuo Tie Wu Hua doesn't believe in Yuan Zhang; years ago, Yuan Zhang was his idol.
At that time, Yuan Zhang was already a top-notch master, while Wen Pojun was not yet the Spear Demon. When Wen Pojun came to challenge him, he was defeated by the older Yuan Zhang with the Royal Spear, resulting in a draw, which made Wen Pojun extremely impressed.
It seemed that with Yuan Zhang's martial arts skills, he would surely become a grandmaster in this lifetime and consolidate the power of the royal family. However, unexpectedly, Yuan Zhang was seriously injured in a great battle, which damaged his internal organs, and he was never destined to become a grandmaster.
Although he is still a top-notch expert, he is no longer at his peak, and now that he is over fifty years old, his physical condition has weakened in many ways.
Tuo Tiewuhua would rather Yuan Zhang fight Li Yunqing than have him fight He Biao.
Because He Biao is born with superhuman strength, even if Yuan Zhang can block one of his axe blows, his old internal injuries will probably flare up again!
Yuan Zhang was well aware of this, so he used this counterattack perfectly.
His aim wasn't to actually kill He Biao, but to force He Biao to retract his axe and stop fighting him head-on.
Sure enough, He Biao tightened the reins and dodged the shot, but Yuan Zhang hadn't gone far before He Biao chased after him again.
"You old scoundrel, you're playing dirty tricks on me! If it weren't for the young commander's order to capture you alive, I would have cleaved you in two, man and horse!"
Enraged, He Biao's fighting spirit intensified, and he pushed his horse to its maximum speed, once again slashing at Yuan Zhang with his axe.
Just then, two knives appeared simultaneously, one on the left and one on the right, trapping He Biao's axe.
Yuan Zhang looked back and breathed a sigh of relief.
Heng Wenhao said, "Champion Wang, just keep running forward, the Prince Consort will be there to support you."
Yuan Zhang didn't say a word and sped up his run.
He Biao looked at Heng Wenhao, then at Zhao Wu, and asked suspiciously, "Who are you people?"
Heng Wenhao ignored He Biao and instead glanced at Zhao Wu, laughing, "Brother Zhao Wu, you've always wanted to have a sword fight with me. Today, let's have a contest and see who can make this big bear suffer."
"Very good." Zhao Wu said calmly, but his gaze toward He Biao was filled with seriousness.
Both were top-tier masters, but He Biao gave him a different feeling; his hands were still numb.
This person was born with superhuman strength.
Being ignored, He Biao became even angrier, and directly spurred his horse to charge at Zhao Wu, then swung his mountain-splitting axe at Heng Wenhao.
Heng Wenhao swiftly drew his blade, his quick strokes flashing past He Biao's eyes. At the same time, Zhao Wu slashed down with his own blade.
Seemingly sensing great danger, He Biao pushed off his horse and jumped down abruptly.
Zhao Wu's broken knife had already struck the grass, and He Biao's still-galloping warhorse, bleeding profusely as it moved, was split in two.
He Biao was startled and exclaimed, "What domineering swordsmanship!"
As he spoke, he glared at Heng Wenhao again and said, "What unpredictable swordsmanship!"
Heng Wenhao and Zhao Wu tacitly joined forces and blocked He Biao's way.
Heng Wenhao looked at He Biao and said, "What a strong bear!"
“You stole what I was going to say, so I’ll say something else.” Zhao Wu paused for a moment, then said, “What a strong bear!”
"Good grief, two tough guys have arrived."
He Biao calmed down, pulled the mountain-splitting axe forward hard, and said, "Grandpa Biao is going to get serious now!"
On the other side, when Tuo Tie Wu Hua and Li Yun Qing were locked in a stalemate, an immense pressure, like a mountain, appeared behind Li Yun Qing.
Li Yunqing quickly separated from Tuo Tiewuhua, creating distance as he turned to look.
Then they saw a young man in white robes, holding a long spear, exuding an imposing aura.
Li Yunqing was startled. If this young man had attacked him suddenly, he would probably have been in serious danger!
Zhao Yan raised the corner of his mouth and said, "We're both gun users, I don't want to take advantage of you."
Upon seeing Zhao Yan, Tuo Tiewu breathed a sigh of relief, only then realizing the intense pain throughout his body.
Just then, Yuan Zhang rode by on horseback, glanced at Zhao Yan, and said, "Li Yunqing, is this the boy I was talking about who wields a spear? Can you beat him?"
After being provoked, Yuan Zhang ran forward without looking back.
“This old guy…” Zhao Yan said, both amused and exasperated, “Detachment adjutant, go and cover Champion King’s departure. I’ll stay here.”
"Thank you very much, Third Young Master!" Tuo Tiewuhua bowed gratefully to Zhao Yan, mounted a warhorse, and followed Yuan Zhang.
Li Yunqing then took a good look at Zhao Yan and asked, "Who are you?"
Zhao Yan slammed his spear down and shouted in a stern voice, "Zhao Yan, the third son of the Zhao family!"
Li Yunqing said, "I don't know him."
Zhao Yan grinned and said, "You'll soon never forget this."
Having said that, Zhao Yan didn't move his spear, but his body was already in front of Li Yunqing. Li Yunqing was taken aback and was about to swing his spear to attack when, unexpectedly, Zhao Yan's spear suddenly pierced right in front of him.
Li Yunqing felt a chill run down his spine, gasped, and quickly lay back, using his heels as a pivot. He spun around and thrust his spear into Zhao Yan's back.
Without turning his head, Zhao Yan stretched his spear backward to block Li Yunqing's attack.
Immediately afterwards, Zhao Yan gently tapped the butt of the spear, and the spear tip flicked towards Li Yunqing's chin.
Li Yunqing gasped again, realizing that the boy's marksmanship was actually superior to his own!
He no longer held back, leaping high into the air and rubbing his hands together on the shaft of the spear, causing it to spin wildly.
"Execute Sikong with spear!"
Seeing the spear spinning and thrusting towards him, Zhao Yan simply took a step back, then without dodging or avoiding, he also thrust his spear forward.
The tips of the two spears touched.
Zhao Yan's spear was as still as a virgin, while Li Yunqing's spear moved like a cunning rabbit.
Then Zhao Yan suddenly grabbed the gun barrel and slid it forward along the barrel.
Li Yunqing suddenly felt a tingling sensation in his arms, gripped his spear tightly, and rolled on the ground, using the momentum of the rolling donkey to widen the distance between himself and Zhao Yan.
He braced his spear on the ground, slowly raised his head, and blood was already seeping from the corner of his mouth.
Zhao Yan said, "Although you've already fought a match, and you've used up some energy and suffered some injuries, to be honest, your marksmanship isn't even as good as a girl I know."
Li Yunqing did not refute, but asked, "Your marksmanship is clearly unremarkable, so how do you possess such domineering skill? Tell me, who is your master?"
"My master?" Zhao Yan pointed to himself and said, "That's me!"
Li Yunqing angrily retorted, "Stop insulting people!"
Zhao Yan laughed and said, "Who do you think you are? Do you think I'd insult you? Listen carefully, this spear technique is my own creation, called the Zhao Family Spear!"
"Zhao Family Spear? Zhao Family's third son, Zhao Yan, Zhao Family's third son..."
Li Yunqing pondered for a moment, muttered to himself, and then suddenly exclaimed, "You! You're Zhao Huan's son?!"
"Look," Zhao Yan said, shrugging, "Now you remember my name, right?"
"Goodbye!!!" Li Yunqing suddenly ran into the bushes beside him.
Zhao Yan: "..."
Seeing the wild grass swaying in alarm as Li Yunqing fled, Zhao Yan snorted and said, "I told you I'd make sure you never forget this!"
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