Xu Chu, who was quick to kill at the slightest provocation, already disliked Xiang Yu. How could he tolerate such remarks?
"What? Kill me?" Xu Chu immediately flew into a rage.
"So what if it is?" Xiang Yu replied expressionlessly.
Both of them have the temperament of a tyrant. The Hegemon of Western Chu is ambitious and domineering, and now with the "demonization" of the system, he is even more domineering.
With that exchange of glances, both of them felt a strong urge to kill.
"Okay, let's give it a try!"
As he spoke, Xu Chu immediately drew Pangu's Heaven-Opening Axe, his killing intent spreading in all directions.
"die!"
He brought down his double axes, startling everyone.
Xiang Yu frowned, quite displeased to see that Xu Chu was actually serious.
Xiang Yu didn't make a move, yet you made the first one?
Enraged, Xiang Yu pulled on the reins, raised his Chu halberd, and transformed into a gust of wind to meet the enemy.
With a clang, the axes and halberds clashed, producing a deafening sound that could shatter eardrums.
A strange force suddenly surged outwards in all directions.
In the air, the remaining power still emitted a crackling sound, and the pervasive shockwave filled the entire space.
The two faced off, and everyone was stunned.
"That force!" Huo Tong was almost speechless with astonishment.
Xu Chu was not angry but delighted when he saw his attack being blocked by Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu. He laughed and said, "Hehe, I've been wanting to fight you for a long time. There's no time like the present, so let's have a good fight today!"
Xiang Yu's gaze turned cold. "You are a subordinate of the Awakener, which is why I let you have one move!" he said coldly. "If you don't know what's good for you, don't blame this general for showing no mercy!"
"Give way? Do you think I need you to give way?" Xu Chu roared again. "You're asking for it!"
At this moment, the veins on his arms were bulging, clearly indicating that he had exerted all his strength.
Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu, was not one to back down. Anyone who dared to challenge him was no match for him. With that, Xiang Yu raised the Bloodstained Chu Halberd in his hand, which gleamed with blood-red light as it faced the rising sun.
The next moment, the axes and halberds clashed again.
This time, however, Xiang Yu did not conserve his strength.
With a loud "boom," Xu Chu was knocked off his horse by the enormous recoil.
Xu Chu scrambled to his feet, only to see Xiang Yu's Chu halberd coming at him again. He instinctively raised his axe to block, but then discovered that Xiang Yu's Chu halberd had suddenly changed direction and was swinging towards his arm.
The next second, Chu Ji pierced through the thin metal protection at his right elbow joint, and a sharp pain exploded out, causing him to immediately drop the axe from his hand.
He tried to counterattack with his left hand, but Xiang Yu's Chu halberd spun around and came hurtling towards him again.
With a nauseating crash, he fell to the ground again.
He didn't remember hitting the ground, but when he looked up, there was only the sky above.
He quickly rolled over, trying to stand up, but the pain made him tremble all over, as if the whole world was shaking.
The Hegemon-King of Western Chu, who had knocked him down, leaned over, looking down from above.
"Xu Chu," Xiang Yu shouted in a booming voice, "if you don't stop now, I will kill you with one halberd!"
"Stop? Dream on!" Xu Chu thought, but the words stuck in his throat. He made a hoarse sound, struggled to his knees, and fumbled for his fallen double axes.
"Stop!" Xiang Yu sat high on his armored black horse, both man and horse looking like enormous creatures.
Xu Chu's hands were numb, his vision was blurred, and the pain made it difficult for him to stand.
"How can this guy be so strong?" he couldn't help but wonder. "He's many times stronger than the disciples of Xuanhua Palace!"
He staggered to his feet, accidentally bumping his head into the belly of his own warhorse.
The horse, startled, let out a piercing neigh, reared up on its front legs, and fled the scene.
"Absolutely not..." Xu Chu insisted.
He found his double axes, then picked them up with difficulty. As soon as he moved his hand slightly, a sharp pain shot from his elbows straight to his brain.
"Die!" Xu Chu wanted to launch a counterattack, but the pain from his injuries prevented him from doing so.
Xiang Yu spurred his horse to dodge, a smile playing on his lips. "Interesting, you've got some guts!" he said. "You've already lost. This general doesn't want to kill you. Get out of my way!"
Xu Chu didn't reply, but gritted his teeth and glared at Xiang Yu menacingly.
The battle appears set to continue.
Just then, the sound of hooves came from behind. Xiang Yu spurred his horse around and saw that it was the cavalry of the Great Xia.
"Stop right now, all of you!" Lin Mo's voice rang out.
Xu Chu and Xiang Yu stopped at the same time.
"Silly boy, are you crazy?" Lin Mo pulled on the reins and looked down at Xu Chu.
He actually had one more thing he didn't say: "Are you out of your mind? You dare to challenge the mythical Xiang Yu!"
"My lord, this man disobeys your orders and speaks arrogantly!" Xu Chu protested.
Xiang Yu turned to Lin Mo, his expression solemn and resolute, but his black pupils revealed arrogance.
"Awakener, it was you who ordered me to slaughter all the Dongpango scum!"
After hearing this, the other generals dared not speak out in anger.
The murderous aura emanating from Xiang Yu already instilled fear in them.
Now that Xu Chu, who is known for killing anyone who gets in his way, has been easily defeated, who would dare to provoke this god of death!
Lin Mo also frowned.
In front of so many people, they insisted on calling me the Awakener, but even the Prince refused to utter a single word.
Damn it, I can't help but recite the mantra!
He suppressed his emotions and said, "I am now giving you a new order, General Xiang. You may go back and rest!"
Upon hearing this, Xiang Yu stood still, his gaze icy.
Seeing this, Lin Mo raised his voice. "I'm calling you back!" he said, then wondered if he had gone too far. "Did you even hear me?!"
Xiang Yu shifted slightly, "This general is not tired!"
Is this supposed to be a way out? Or a rebuttal?
Xiang Yu's tone greatly displeased Lin Mo, so he angrily shouted, "Are you going to listen or not?"
"Hahaha!" Huo Tong quickly tried to smooth things over. "General Xiang, His Highness is only thinking of you. We don't even have a chance to rest! Well, Your Highness, how about..."
Huo Tong meant, "Could you soften your tone? This Xiang Yu is just too damn terrifying."
Lin Mo was displeased. "The general I summoned is actually talking back to me?"
And in front of all my subordinates!
If they back down, will they be able to control them in the future?
"Go back!" Lin Mo said again.
After thinking for a moment, Xiang Yu finally made a concession.
Without a word, he turned his horse around and rode away.
He didn't look back at all during that time!
Seeing this, Lin Mo let out a heavy sigh of relief. "Damn it, this is tough!"
The phrase "to both love and hate" is perfectly exemplified in Xiang Yu's case!
If the corruption value is insufficient, Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu, will have his self-consciousness take over, which means that Lin Mo will not be able to fully control him.
If the corruption value is too high, Lin Mo's own consciousness will be controlled by the system.
This is so damn annoying!
"Damn system, how do I resolve the contradiction between this corruption value and Xiang Yu?" Lin Mo couldn't help but wonder.
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