In Egypt, a high platform stands in the city square.
Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, dressed in short clothes, stood in the center of the high platform, full of vigor.
Behind the platform, besides Liu Bei and a group of nobles, there were two special guests: the Pekerya and Pekervi sisters.
The square was also crowded with people who came to watch the battle.
Everyone watched the two people on the high platform with great interest.
A middle-aged man in charge of hosting the match walked onto the platform and shouted loudly in Roman language to the people around him:
"Gentlemen, my brother Liu has specially set up this martial arts arena to recruit guards. Anyone who can withstand five rounds from Generals Guan and Zhang will be qualified."
It's okay if you don't pass the test. As long as you step onto the stage and last a few rounds, you'll receive a reward of a few gold coins!
Wow!!
As soon as the host finished speaking, the scene erupted in an uproar, and even many ordinary people glanced at the ring with interest.
According to that person, wouldn't that mean you could get gold just by stepping into the ring?
"Of course, not just anyone can step onto this stage!"
Just then, the host's voice reached everyone's ears: "Those under the age of sixteen or over the age of thirty-five are not allowed to participate; those who are thin or overweight are not allowed to participate; and those with illnesses are not allowed to participate!"
Finally, this is a contest, a battle to determine not only skill but also life and death. You all should consider this carefully!
Upon hearing the host's series of conditions and final warning, many of those who were initially interested shook their heads and sighed, extinguishing their desire to go on stage and earn coins.
The host announced, "The arena competition is officially starting! Any brave warriors who wish to challenge us, come up and choose one of Generals Guan Yu and Zhang Fei to take on!"
"I'll do it!!"
As the host finished speaking, a burly gladiator stepped out of the crowd and onto the arena.
The host stepped forward and asked, "What is this warrior's name? Which general does he wish to challenge?"
"I am Selka, and I wish to challenge this general!"
After introducing himself, Sirka bowed to Zhang Fei.
"Haha, alright, do you want to compete in fists and feet or weapons?" Zhang Fei laughed loudly, and then asked.
"Weapons!"
As she spoke, Selka walked to the weapon rack and picked up a knight's longsword.
Seeing this, Zhang Fei smiled slightly and instead of using his spear, picked up a longsword.
Zhang Fei abandoned his preferred spear and chose the same weapon as his opponent, not only to showcase his martial arts skills but also to give his challengers an opportunity.
Of course, this was also the result of Liu Bei's discussions with them.
After all, there aren't many who can withstand five rounds of attacks from a spear and a crescent blade.
After the two chose their weapons, the host and Guan Yu stood by the arena.
"bring it on!"
Zhang Fei held his long sword horizontally and waved to Selka.
Without saying much, Selka thrust out his spear, aiming straight for Zhang Fei's left shoulder. As it got closer, Selka suddenly flicked his wrist, changing his thrust into a slash that went straight for Zhang Fei's neck. His sword moves were fluid and graceful; any ordinary person would have been bleeding on the spot.
Zhang Fei raised the corner of his mouth and glanced at Selka with admiration in his eyes. Then he raised his sword to parry, and with a crisp clang, the two swords clashed, easily deflecting the attack.
Selka's longsword flashed downwards, aiming straight for Zhang Fei's right thigh, but Zhang Fei dodged it and struck Selka's head instead.
The two men's swordsmanship was swift and powerful!
The spectators below the stage were also completely focused on the exciting match on the field.
With flashes of sword light, the two had already exchanged ten blows in just a moment.
In the eleventh round, Zhang Fei suddenly swung his long sword, thrusting it straight at Sirka's chest. The speed and force of the attack made Sirka dare not meet it head-on, and he could only dodge to avoid the blow.
Just as Selka dodged, Zhang Fei suddenly stepped forward and struck Selka directly in the back with his left palm.
Selka lost his balance and staggered forward a few steps. Just as he regained his footing, before he could turn around, Zhang Fei's long sword was already on his shoulder.
"Congratulations, you've passed the competition!"
Before Selka could speak, Zhang Fei's congratulatory voice reached his ears, and then he sheathed his sword.
"General Zhang's swordsmanship is superb; I admire it greatly!"
Selka turned around and bowed respectfully to Zhang Fei.
"Haha, alright, you've passed the test. Go and pay your respects to Brother Liu!"
Zhang Fei laughed loudly, then pointed in the direction of Liu Bei below the stage.
"yes!"
Selka respectfully agreed, then jumped off the stage and quickly approached Liu Bei.
"This humble one, Sirka, pays his respects to Imperial Brother Liu!"
"Very good, very good. Sirka's swordsmanship is quite impressive. He must have been trained by a master, right?"
Liu Bei asked with a smile. Having practiced swordsmanship for a long time, he had good eyesight and could naturally see that Selka was no ordinary person.
“In reply to Your Highness Liu, I was originally from a noble family and practiced swordsmanship from a young age. Later, my family fell into decline, and I had no choice but to become a gladiator to make a living!” Selka replied respectfully.
"Alright, go collect your reward!"
Liu Bei smiled and then pointed to several scholars standing to the side.
"yes!"
Selka respectfully agreed, then approached the scholars and gave his name, background, and recent experiences.
After the registration was completed, a scholar took out ten gold coins and handed them, along with the registration document, to Selka: "Brother warrior, you may take this document to Emperor Liu's residence to report for duty tomorrow!"
Thank you!
After excitedly accepting the gold coins and documents, Selka bowed to Liu Bei again before leaving.
Those watching nearby couldn't help but brighten up when they saw that Selka had indeed received the gold coins.
Having just passed the competition, I received a gold coin reward. If I could join the guard team, wouldn't the salary be even higher?
Thinking of this, many gladiators and men who were confident in their martial arts skills also excitedly stepped onto the arena and challenged Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.
Unfortunately, those brave warriors who were confident in their strength and martial arts skills were really no match for Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.
Even though Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were given very accommodating weapons, few of them could last five rounds.
A full day passed, and nearly four hundred people went up to challenge the arena, but less than thirty people passed the test. Among them, only three people could last ten rounds. More than a dozen people who made vicious moves were killed on the arena by Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.
For a moment, people were amazed by the cruelty of the competition, and also shocked by the superb martial arts skills of Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.
To accept challenges from over two hundred people every day without stopping—such courage and strength truly makes one a hero of our time.
The sisters Pekoa and Pekovi, who came to watch the battle, couldn't help but feel their hearts pounding when they saw Guan Yu and Zhang Fei displaying their great prowess.
A match for ten thousand men!!
Soon, this name became widely known.
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