The General of the Cavalry felt the wind rushing from behind. He lightly touched the stirrup with his toes and dodged to the side. In that instant, his hair was wet with rain and clung to his cheeks.
Then, the General of the Cavalry gripped the horse's belly with both legs, and the warhorse leaped out of the water. In the air, he swung his spear into an impenetrable circle, and using the momentum of his descent, he slammed it down hard towards Youming. The wind generated by the spear tip cut towards Youming like a sharp blade.
Youming remained calm and composed. He spurred his warhorse to gallop sideways, simultaneously raising his longsword in an attempt to deflect the spear ring. Just as the spear and sword were about to collide again...
A bolt of lightning streaked across the sky, illuminating their tense faces. Immediately afterward, a thunderclap boomed, seemingly shattering the entire battlefield.
The two exchanged blows, neither giving an inch. The General of the Cavalry then employed another tactic, "Sweeping Across a Thousand Armies," sweeping his spear across the water's surface, creating a spray that hurtled towards Youming.
Seeing his chance, Youming plunged his longsword into the water and stirred it violently. The muddy water mixed with splashes shot towards the General of the Cavalry like hidden weapons. The General of the Cavalry hurriedly used his spear to block, but the impact made his arm go numb.
As the battle continued, the rain around them seemed to be driven by a force, forming swirling eddies. Then, the rain gradually stopped, the dark clouds began to disperse, and a few rays of sunlight pierced through the clouds and shone on the battlefield.
A heavy atmosphere hung over the battlefield, a mixture of dampness from the rain and the stench of earth. Both sides were exhausted, their movements slowing, yet they fought on desperately.
In the end, neither of them had the strength to launch another fierce attack, and the fierce battle ended in a draw in a deathly silence. The soldiers looked at them with awe for the brutal battle.
After a thrilling and intense battle, both men were exhausted and wounded. They were carefully helped back to their camps by soldiers from their respective camps.
In an instant, the shouts of battle gradually subsided, and the flying dust slowly dissipated, replaced by a solemn yet subtle atmosphere of truce.
Qin Qianluo heard in her tent that the General of the Cavalry had encountered an extremely strong opponent, and the battle had reached a stalemate, ending in a draw.
Her beautiful eyebrows furrowed instantly, and in her anxiety, she hurriedly ran towards the tent where the General of the Cavalry was located.
According to her previous investigation, the city's defenders were mediocre and not capable of matching the martial prowess of the General of the Cavalry. However, this unexpected outcome left her filled with doubt.
When she stepped into the General of the Cavalry's tent, she saw the army doctor carefully examining the General with a solemn expression.
Inside the tent, General An Yuan stood tall and straight, like an ancient pine tree, quietly observing, his eyes filled with concern and contemplation. His military advisor stood beside him, pen in hand, seemingly taking notes, his brow slightly furrowed.
Several lieutenants also looked worried, pacing back and forth or talking in hushed tones. The atmosphere inside the tent was as oppressive as the calm before a storm.
Qin Qianluo's gaze was sharp as she eagerly scanned the General of the Cavalry. Although his face was slightly pale, it was still considered acceptable.
Then she heard the army doctor's calm voice say that she was just a little weak and there was no danger to her life. Her heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down like a boulder, and she breathed a slight sigh of relief.
She tiptoed to the table and quietly poured a cup of spiritual spring water. She handed the cup to the General of the Cavalry, and watched him drink it all in one gulp. Then she sat down beside him and listened to his story.
The General of the Cavalry adjusted his breathing slightly, and though his voice was a little hoarse, it remained firm and powerful as he began to recount the thrilling battle.
As his narration faded, 001 spoke up, "Luo Bao, based on this situation and careful deduction, it should undoubtedly be Youming. Youming is accustomed to using a long sword."
Furthermore, the methods he used on the battlefield today likely involved the power of the Gu worm, which appears to have the potential to temporarily enhance one's strength.
Upon hearing these words, Qin Qianluo's delicate face was instantly filled with shock. She truly had not expected that Youming would actually be on the battlefield.
Those in the tent who had heard each other's thoughts seemed to understand each other perfectly, and quickly and tacitly lowered their voices.
At the same time, they reached out and held tightly to their companions who had never heard their voices and were looking bewildered. They gave them winks or patted their shoulders, signaling them to remain quiet and not to say anything.
Qin Qianluo asked, "Why is Youming here? Could it be that that dog emperor Xuanyuan sent him with his troops? This Gu worm actually has this effect?"
The people inside the tent were also completely bewildered. They had spent their lives fighting on the battlefield and experiencing countless hardships, but they had never heard of this Zi Gu.
At this moment, those who heard Qin Qianluo's innermost thoughts for the first time were filled with shock and doubt, as if they were in a bizarre and absurd dream, but they still managed to remain calm.
He tried to clear his mind, focused on listening, and deliberately ignored the words "dog emperor," carefully considering what the Zi Gu was and what its other function was besides enhancing power.
001 was equally perplexed, flipping through the information on Youming. 'It doesn't seem to have a detailed explanation, but judging from its form, all signs point to the power of a mother-child Gu, and anyone infected with the child Gu can use it.'
After speaking, 001 paused slightly, a hint of helplessness in her childlike voice, "Youming specifically begged the dog emperor to allow him to lead his troops here. He even went to Tianxuan territory, and all of this was for the purpose of capturing Luobao."
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