Chapter 83: Number One Fierce General Of Huaixi
After the Leader of the Bandit Wang Lun and the Nine-Headed Lion Du Xue began to fight, over thirty rounds passed in the blink of an eye, and neither had gained the upper hand!
This Nine-Headed Lion wished he could pierce Wang Lun through with a single thrust of his spear; that White-Robed Demon Lord wished he could stab Du Xue through the heart with a single spear thrust.
One gritted his teeth and fought with all his might; the other knitted his brows and fought for his life!
In this Rocky Valley, amidst the poisonous mist and miasma, they fought until dust flew and killing intent filled the air!
The fierce battle between the two left the spectators watching from the side dumbfounded!
“Shua!…”
Just as their two warhorses misstepped and passed each other again, Wang Lun suddenly thrust his spear.
Du Xue had already tasted the power of his spear technique and dared not be careless. He held his Eighteen-Foot Snake Spear with both hands and parried outwards.
After deflecting the Tiger Head Spear, he took the opportunity to thrust his snake spear towards Wang Lun’s chest!
The two men each used their peerless skills and fought fiercely again!
Du Xue truly lived up to his reputation as the Number One Fierce General of Huaixi; he indeed had his unique strengths.
He wielded the sixty-four movements of the Snake Spear, a spear technique said to have been created by the famous Three Kingdoms general Zhang Fei.
The upper eight thrusts were Mount Tai Crushing Down; the lower eight were Withered Tree Entangling Roots; the middle eight were Waist Holds; the outer eight were Meteor Hammer Flying.
The left eight thrusts were Phoenix Spreading Wings; the right eight were Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea; the front eight were Kui Xing Pointing at the Star; the rear eight were Climbing Peaks and Stepping on Mountains!
The snake spear moved like patches of dark clouds, its cold gleam flashing, its changes infinite, and its movements unfathomable!
The Leader of the Bandit Wang Lun’s spear technique was also not ordinary!
In addition to the spear techniques from his past life, he had now mastered the strengths of various schools!
Which schools?
Leopard Head Lin Chong’s snake spear and flower spear, Old Instructor Zhang’s Hundred Birds Facing Phoenix Spear, Jade Mountain Young Master Zhu Yongqing and Jade Faced Tiger Zhu Wannian’s Sky Piercing Halberd, Daoist Chen Xizhen’s Eighteen-Foot Snake Spear, and Tiger Head Saber Dang Shiying’s Furious Saber!
Because Wang Lun had cultivated Joyful Zen with the various women, it not only allowed the women to master martial arts but also concentrated the secret techniques of various fierce generals within Wang Lun himself!
Therefore, the bandit leader’s spear technique at this time, blending the strengths of everyone, was truly exceptional.
Now that he faced a formidable opponent like Du Xue, although he hadn’t used his full strength, he had still unleashed his secret techniques!
He flicked his wrist, and his Tiger Head Spear continuously weaved spear techniques!
The first thrust aimed at the eyebrows, the second at the heart, the third at the soft ribs, the fourth at the tendons, the fifth like golden snakes slithering everywhere, the sixth like a fierce tiger hunting for prey, the seventh like the Eight Immortals celebrating a birthday, and the eighth like a monstrous python winding through the dense forest!
The nine thrusts of his Fatal Spear technique were executed with his right hand, and with his left hand, he could strike fear into the hearts of ten heroes!
The Tiger Head Black Tasseled Spear moved, flying up and down with infinite changes, precisely like raindrops hitting pear blossoms, and like the autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves!
It danced so wildly that it looked like silver snakes darting about, impenetrable as wind and rain!
In the blink of an eye, several more rounds passed, and the two still remained undefeated.
However, Du Xue was already panting heavily and covered in sweat!
Wang Lun’s face was merely flushed red, with no other apparent harm!
Seeing this, Du Xue knew in his heart that things were not good and that he might not be able to withstand his opponent if the fight continued. A thought of retreating began to form in his mind!
But then he thought again:
“This won’t do! I already promised the Leader of the Bandit Wang Lun that today we would not only decide who was victorious but also determine our respective destinies and futures!
How can I easily stop fighting now?”
But if I continue fighting, I’m afraid I won’t be able to withstand him. What should I do?!…”
Suddenly, he had an idea: “That’s right! Since I can’t win head-on, why don’t I use the Returning Horse Spear Technique to win?”
It should be known that most battle-hardened generals, especially those skilled with spears and halberds, could more or less use the Returning Horse Spear!
Du Xue’s snake spear skills were already masterful, and his Returning Horse Spear technique was even more exceptional!
However, as the Number One Fierce General of Huaixi, he rarely had the need to use it!
With this thought, Du Xue’s eyes lit up. With a “Shua!” he feigned a thrust and turned his horse to flee.
Seeing this, Wang Lun couldn’t help but laugh, “Brother Du Xue, the outcome is undecided, where are you going?”
Saying this, he spurred his feet against the stirrups, and his Black-Spotted Leopard neighed “Hui’er hui’er”!
The warhorse extended its four hooves and, like a black streak, chased directly after Du Xue!
Du Xue galloped ahead, looking back. When he saw Wang Lun pursuing him, his heart filled with joy!
He immediately tightened his grip on the snake spear.
When he heard Wang Lun’s hoofbeats drawing near, he suddenly turned around, shouting:
“Leader of the Bandit, be careful! Taste my Returning Horse Spear!”
Before his voice faded, with a “Shua…” sound, the Eighteen-Foot Snake Spear lunged towards Wang Lun’s chest.
Wang Lun, now possessing the strengths of various schools, saw Du Xue turn his horse and knew he was attempting a trick!
Therefore, he was already on guard!
As soon as this thought crossed his mind, and just as he spurred his horse, Du Xue’s snake spear arrived.
Wang Lun cried out in dismay, quickly leaning to the side. The spear grazed his chest as it passed!
As the bandit leader turned, with a “Shua!” Du Xue’s second spear arrived, aimed directly at his throat!
Wang Lun, without time to think, quickly ducked down. This snake spear whizzed over his head!
Before the bandit leader could catch his breath, Du Xue’s third spear arrived.
However, this time, Wang Lun did not dodge. He shouted:
“Courtesy demands reciprocity! Brother Du Xue, also taste one of my spears!”
Du Xue, seeing Wang Lun dodge his Returning Horse Spear and secret techniques one after another, was already filled with admiration and surprise!
He hadn’t expected Wang Lun to have another trick up his sleeve!
When the Tiger Head Spear arrived, he finally realized it. Startled, he cried “Aiya!” and quickly ducked his head to the side!
Wang Lun’s spear swept directly across his helmet!
With a “Danglang!” sound, sparks immediately flew!
If not for the helmet protecting him, and if Wang Lun hadn’t held back, Du Xue would have lost his life.
Even so, it scared him into a cold sweat.
However, a hero is a hero, true to his word and not deceitful!
Du Xue retracted his snake spear, cupped his hands towards Wang Lun, and said:
“Leader of the Bandit, your spear technique is superb, truly the best I have ever seen!
For that last spear strike, if you hadn’t shown mercy, I fear I would not have survived!
I admit defeat, I keep my word, and I am willing to follow you, Elder Brother, to Liangshan from now on!”
“Haha! I knew that Brother Du Xue would be a man of his word and true to his promises!” Wang Lun laughed heartily.
“It is truly like adding wings to a tiger to have my brother join Liangshan this time!”
At this moment, General Xu Tao with Golden Mace, pulling Second Brother Xu Jin, approached and said with a smile:
“Elder Brother! My second brother has also just agreed to join Liangshan and will henceforth follow your commands and be dispatched as you see fit!”
Wang Lun smiled, “Congratulations to the two generals and brothers on their reunion, and welcome General Xu Jin to Liangshan to join us!”
Xu Jin cupped his hands and said with a smile, “I dare not hide it from you, Elder Brother!
In truth, my coming to Huaixi to seek refuge was guided by an expert!
You know, Elder Brother, the three of us brothers: our eldest brother, Xu Ning, is the Golden Spear Instructor for the Imperial Guard; I am the Golden Hammer Class Instructor; and our third brother is the Military Control of Jiankang Prefecture!
To outsiders, our Xu family is a trio of heroes, each a talent!
But everyone knows what kind of person the current Emperor is, and what the Imperial Court is like!
Therefore, my eldest brother and I discussed that we cannot put all our eggs in one basket!…”
