But after Zhang Liao fell off his horse, he didn't see any arrows coming. Zhang Liao immediately realized that Huang Zhong had shot a blank!
"Zhang Liao, if I wanted to kill you, that arrow would have taken your life. Retreat quickly and let Lü Bu handle this!" Huang Zhong said calmly as he rode back.
Zhang Liao gritted his teeth. He knew that he had no way to defeat Huang Zhong now, so he could only lead his soldiers to retreat.
But Han Xuan, who was on the city wall, saw it clearly: Huang Zhong could have killed Zhang Liao, but he spared his life!
This is clearly treason!
But now Changsha County is in imminent danger, so no matter how angry he was, Han Xuan could only suppress his anger for the time being.
After Huang Zhong returned to Changsha County, Han Xuan immediately questioned him.
Why did you let that Yellow Turban rebel go?
Huang Zhong's expression changed, and he immediately cupped his hands and said, "Prefect, the Yellow Turban army released me a few days ago, and I cannot bear to repay kindness with enmity!"
"Yesterday was considered repaying the Yellow Turban Army's favor. If they dare to attack again tomorrow, this general will personally kill the Yellow Turban Army!"
Huang Zhongyi spoke sternly, but Han Xuan frowned and said, "If that's the case, let's see how you deal with the enemy tomorrow!"
After saying this, Han Xuan turned and left, leaving Huang Zhong alone to sigh inwardly.
The next day, Fa Zheng sent Zhao Yun into battle.
At this moment, Huang Zhong sat upright on his horse and saw a young general rush out from the Yellow Turban army formation. He rode a white horse, wore a white robe, and looked heroic and extraordinary.
"Who are you? State your name!" Huang Zhong asked in a deep voice.
Zhao Yun smiled slightly and said, "I am Zhao Zilong of Changshan!"
Zhao Zilong and Huang Zhong had clearly heard of him.
Before Lü Bu surrendered to the Yellow Turban Army, Zhao Yun and Dian Wei fought against him. The two first engaged in a series of battles before attacking together. Although they did not defeat Lü Bu, they still earned a reputation for their prowess.
"Zhao Zilong... What a fine Zhao Zilong!" Huang Zhong looked at Zhao Yun, his eyes filled with admiration.
Talented people emerge in every generation, each leading the way for hundreds of years.
It is truly remarkable that a young general like Zhao Yun possessed such martial skills.
"General Huang, please!" Zhao Yun said, clasping his hands in greeting.
"Come on, let's see if you can be my match!" Huang Zhong said in a deep voice.
Although Huang Zhong was confident, he was not a fool; he knew how formidable Zhao Yun was.
So Huang Zhong decided not to play any tricks with Zhao Yun, and directly spurred his horse out, brandishing his broadsword with a whooshing sound, and slashed at Zhao Yun.
Despite Huang Zhong's domineering and fierce offensive, Zhao Yun showed no fear and fought back with his spear.
The two exchanged more than ten blows in an instant. Zhao Yun's spear technique became increasingly sharp, each thrust seemingly capable of shattering heaven and earth, unstoppable. Huang Zhong was forced to defend.
Huang Zhong gradually descended to the bottom, secretly amazed: "This man's spear technique has reached a state of perfection. He truly deserves to be the new King of Spears!"
Thinking of this, Huang Zhong made a decisive move. He shouted loudly, his inner energy surged, and he stomped hard on the horse's back with both feet. Using the rebound force, he leaped several feet and jumped towards Zhao Yun.
Seeing Huang Zhong leap up, Zhao Yun snorted coldly, "Well done!"
Zhao Yun also leaped up, facing off against Huang Zhong in the air for a moment before they landed together, their weapons clashing together with a piercing sound.
The two of them landed back on their horses to regain their balance, demonstrating the immense strength involved.
"Good! That's great, let's go again!" Huang Zhong laughed loudly and charged forward again with his sword raised.
Zhao Yun didn't hesitate and once again faced the challenge head-on.
Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun fought to a standstill, but Han Xuan, standing atop the city wall, couldn't bear to watch any longer.
In his eyes, Zhao Yun was just an unknown nobody, yet Huang Zhong fought him to a standstill. Wasn't that just him holding back?
"Huang Zhong! Where are your bow and arrows? I, the governor, order you to shoot him dead!" Han Xuan shouted.
Huang Zhong frowned upon hearing this. He admired Zhao Yun and did not want to kill him with an arrow.
But Han Xuan was his lord, and Huang Zhong could not disobey him.
After thinking for a moment, Huang Zhong took out his longbow, nocked an arrow, aimed at Zhao Yun, and fired.
"Whoosh!"
As the sound of something cutting through the air rang out, Huang Zhong released his grip, and the arrow shot out.
Huang Zhong's arrow was extremely cunning, striking Zhao Yun's helmet at a very tricky angle.
That arrow was too fast; there was no way to dodge it.
At this moment, Zhao Yun also felt the chill coming towards him, but unfortunately, he was no longer able to dodge it.
The arrow ripped off Zhao Yun's helmet, and it fell to the ground.
Zhao Yun was shocked, but he also knew that Huang Zhong had spared his life.
Otherwise, if that arrow had hit his neck, he would have died on the spot.
"Thank you for your mercy, General Huang!" Zhao Yun clasped his hands in a salute.
When Han Xuan saw that Zhao Yun was unharmed, he became furious.
"Huang Zhong! How dare you collude with the enemy?"
Huang Zhong looked sorrowful. He had no intention of harming Zhao Yun, but Han Xuan was pressing him hard, and anger rose in Huang Zhong's heart.
"I, Huang Zhong, am upright and honest; how could I possibly collude with the enemy? Zhao Yun, prepare to die!"
After saying that, Huang Zhong charged at Zhao Yun again with his sword drawn. This time, he used all his strength, and the blade's edge was even brighter.
Zhao Yun dared not be careless and used all his skills to fight Huang Zhong.
Huang Zhong grew stronger with each battle, while Zhao Yun gradually found himself at a disadvantage.
Upon seeing this, Han Xuan was overjoyed and immediately ordered the drums to be beaten.
As soon as the drums sounded, Huang Zhong's oppressive offensive intensified. Zhao Yun struggled to hold on, but Huang Zhong finally seized an opportunity and slashed down with his sword. Zhao Yun tried to defend himself in a panic, but was still knocked off his horse by the recoil.
However, Huang Zhong did not press his advantage, but instead rode his horse closer to Zhao Yun and looked down at him.
"Zhao Yun...you should go!" Huang Zhong said with a sigh.
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