Guo Jia sighed and said, "It will be very difficult for Huangfu Song to turn the tide."
Liu Bei and Lu Zhi both fell silent.
Guo Jia's analysis also reflects their concerns.
After a long silence, Lu Zhi suddenly said, "No matter what, we must ensure the safety of Luoyang now; that is the most important thing."
Liu Bei nodded slightly, indicating his agreement with Lu Zhi's view.
On the other side, Lu Li's army met with the Yizhou army in Badong County.
And the leader was none other than Zhang Ren!
Tong Yuan's eldest disciple!
"Uncle-Master, let me go."
Zhao Yun stood in the center of the tent, pleading with Lu Li to let him fight.
He had previously defeated Zhang Xiu in the great battle in Ji Province and mastered the Seven-Probe Snake Coil Spear Technique. Now he urgently needs real combat experience to improve his strength.
"Alright, you can go and fight!" Lu Li said with a smile.
Zhao Yun was overjoyed upon hearing this, and immediately clasped his hands in thanks, saying, "Thank you, Uncle-Master!"
Zhao Yun then spurred his horse and galloped out of the camp, leading 5,000 troops to charge towards the Yizhou army.
Zhao Yun's bravery and strength had long been known among the Yellow Turban Army, and he enjoyed a very high reputation in the army. The soldiers' worship of Zhao Yun had even reached the point of blind devotion.
So when the news of Zhao Yun's departure for battle spread, the Yellow Turban army was immediately in an uproar, their morale soared, and they shouted wildly.
"General, the enemy's commander Zhao Yun has led the charge into battle," a scout reported as he ran into Zhang Ren's command tent.
Yizhou was a remote place. Although Zhao Yun became famous after his battles against Zhang Xiu and Lü Bu, Zhang Ren had never heard of him.
"Zhao Yun? Who is that?" Zhang Ren asked in confusion.
The scout replied, "This man is skilled with a long spear, brave and good at fighting, and has a high reputation in the Yellow Turban Army."
"Oh? Then let me give it a try!"
Upon hearing that the general was also skilled with a long spear, Zhang Ren snorted coldly and rode his warhorse toward the city gate.
When the two brothers met, Zhao Yun did not introduce himself.
Zhang Ren was unaware that Zhao Yun was his junior brother.
"Well done, Zhao Yun! Today we shall see who is more skilled, you or I!"
Zhang Ren yanked the reins, and his mount neighed, speeding up its movement. In the blink of an eye, it was already beside Zhao Yun, raising its spear to thrust at Zhao Yun's chest.
Seeing this, Zhao Yun showed no mercy and immediately swung his Cliff-Corner Spear, colliding with the tip of Zhang Ren's spear.
Ding~
Zhang Ren felt a tremendous force surge towards him, his body trembled slightly, and he was almost overturned by Zhao Yun.
Zhao Yun seized the opportunity, gripped his horse's belly with both legs, and swept his horse horizontally towards Zhang Ren.
Zhang Ren's pupils contracted, and he quickly reined in his horse to avoid it.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Zhao Yun lunged forward, his Cliff-Corner Spear transforming into a sky full of spear shadows, enveloping Zhang Ren.
Zhang Ren felt the strong wind rushing towards him, his expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly drew his gun to block.
"The Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix Spear! How do you know the Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix Spear?" Zhang Ren was taken aback and stared at Zhao Yun in disbelief.
The Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix Spear—that was his master Tong Yuan's signature move. How did Zhao Yun learn it?
"hehe!"
Zhao Yun grinned and said, "My master is Tong Yuan, so naturally I learned his moves. What? Is that strange?"
Zhang Ren's eyes widened. This...
Zhao Yun was actually his junior brother?
"Do you know me?" Zhang Ren took a deep breath, trying to calm the turmoil in his heart, and asked.
"Of course I know," Zhao Yun said calmly.
"Since you know me, why did you betray your sect and join the Yellow Turban rebels?" Zhang Ren asked angrily.
"Betrayal?" Zhao Yun retorted, "Senior brother, isn't that a bit too much of a statement?"
"Isn't that right?" Zhang Ren questioned, "If you hadn't betrayed your sect, why would you have followed the Yellow Turban rebels?"
"Hahaha!"
Zhao Yun couldn't help but burst into laughter, saying, "Senior brother, don't you know yet?"
"What do you mean?" Zhang Ren asked, frowning.
"I have been ordered by my martial uncle to join the Yellow Turban Army to fight against Yizhou!"
As soon as Zhao Yun finished speaking, Zhang Ren showed a look of astonishment.
"What? You're talking nonsense! How could my martial uncle possibly let you join the Yellow Turban Army?" Zhang Ren was immediately enraged and cursed loudly.
Zhao Yun ignored Zhang Ren's furious outburst, which only made Zhang Ren angrier.
"Today, I will clean house! Take this!" With that, Zhang Ren brandished his spear and charged forward.
"Hehe, senior brother, then don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Zhao Yun shook his head and sighed. His Cliff-Corner Spear drew a strange arc and thrust towards Zhang Ren, and the two engaged in fierce combat.
Zhang Ren's martial arts skills are indeed quite good; he has improved a lot in recent years.
Unfortunately, his opponent was Zhao Yun, who was Tong Yuan's most outstanding disciple.
After a brief struggle, Zhang Ren gradually found himself at a disadvantage.
Zhang Ren's face grew increasingly gloomy. He was the senior disciple of Guigu, yet he couldn't defeat his junior brother, which made him feel extremely humiliated.
Zhao Yun noticed Zhang Ren's agitation and chaotic attacks, and a smile appeared on his lips as he said, "Senior brother, you are about to lose!"
"Bullshit! The battle isn't over yet!"
After saying that, Zhang Ren once again used the Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix Spear, instantly unleashing seven or eight spear flowers that enveloped Zhao Yun.
Zhang Ren wanted to use this exquisite spear technique to suppress Zhao Yun.
Zhao Yun shook his head and said, "Senior brother, if it were any other spear technique, perhaps I wouldn't be able to handle you for a while, but if it's the Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix Spear..."
"You're doomed to lose!"
As soon as Zhao Yun finished speaking, he suddenly flicked his wrist, and his spear flashed out with a silver light.
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