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On the other side of the Loyalty Army stood a mighty man wielding two Great Axes. He was seven and a half feet tall, with a broad back and a powerful build, sporting a thick beard that made him look incredibly fierce, especially with the two wide-bladed axes in his hands, creating an intimidating presence.
The Loyalty Army roared as one, cursing the officials and soldiers within Qinghe City, as well as Lu Chen, aiming to provoke a conflict.
This formidable man was challenging them at the city gates, loudly demanding that Lu Chen come out to face him, his arrogance palpable.
"Is there really no expert among us who dares to confront this guy?"
Lu Chen could clearly see that this man’s Qigong cultivation was above the Unity of Man level, and he was seasoned in battle, making him a difficult opponent to deal with.
Lei Kai felt somewhat indignant; he despised how this man was taunting them beneath the city walls, making it embarrassing for him as the commander defending the city.
Lu Qing swung his long knife and snorted, saying, "If no one else will go, I will. I won't let this man insult us."
The Loyalty Army continued to challenge them at the city gate, but it seemed no one from Qinghe City dared to respond. Lei Kai called out several times without anyone stepping forward, as if they were all too timid.
Seeing this situation, Lei Kai's deputy Lu Qing became dissatisfied. If no one else would go, he would take matters into his own hands.
At that moment, someone stopped Lu Qing and said, "General, do not move. Allow me to face this axe-wielding man."
The speaker was also a strong man, holding two Great Hammers. While he did not appear as imposing as the man below, his aura was still fierce; he had broad shoulders and a sturdy build, clearly a Qi Gong Master.
"Alright, Brother Deng Yong, it's up to you now," Lu Qing said as he patted Deng Yong on the shoulder, feeling somewhat excited.
Deng Yong cupped his hands in salute and then led a group of dozens of light Cavalry out through the opened city gates.
"Deputy Lu, do you think there will be any problems?" Lei Kai asked Lu Qing beside him.
"Deng Yong is one of my fiercest warriors. The hammers he wields weigh over two hundred pounds. With him stepping up to fight, I believe there won't be any issues," Lu Qing replied with a smile as he saw Deng Yong volunteer to confront the enemy, feeling confident about the outcome.
Below the city, two armies faced off against each other. Deng Yong did not engage with the burly man opposite him; instead, he swung his Great Hammer and charged forward.
Deng Yong aimed a powerful strike at the burly man, who appeared reckless but was actually quite cunning. With agile movements, he kicked his horse's belly hard and narrowly dodged to one side.
The two horses brushed past each other, and immediately, Deng Yong turned his horse around and charged back in. The heavy Great Hammer, weighing over two hundred pounds, sliced through the air with a booming sound as he swung it down again.
The burly man responded by wielding two Great Axes, swinging them back and forth. Each axe weighed at least a hundred pounds, cutting through the air with a heavy thud. The clash of the axe and hammer created a thunderous impact that left onlookers breathless.
"Beat the drums to intimidate them."
Seeing the fierce battle unfold, Lei Kai immediately gave the order for the defending soldiers to beat the war drums to rally Deng Yong.
Amidst the booming sound of the drums, Deng Yong and the burly man exchanged blows for dozens of rounds, neither side gaining an advantage.
Suddenly, the burly man's expression changed as he revealed an opening. Deng Yong seized the opportunity and brought his hammer down with all his might.
If he landed this blow, it would surely leave the burly man bloodied and lifeless on the spot.
However, that crafty fellow managed to evade just in time, swiftly maneuvering his horse to dodge the attack. Taking advantage of this moment, he swung his Great Axe down, and Deng Yong's head flew off, rolling into the sand with blood splattering everywhere.
Subsequently, Deng Yong's headless body fell from his horse, having been decapitated by the burly man; he was completely dead.
"Ah?" Upon witnessing this scene, Lei Kai and Lu Qing were instantly filled with disbelief and frustration. They pounded their chests in despair, never expecting that Deng Yong would be unable to defeat the burly man and would lose his head in battle.
"Retreat! Close the city gates!" Lei Kai shouted loudly. Dozens of light Cavalry immediately fell back into the city, whereupon two heavy gates were swiftly closed to prevent the Loyalty Army from charging in.
At this moment, the Loyalty Army roared with pride; their morale was at an all-time high. After being silent for over a decade without a single victory, they were ecstatic to have won so decisively right from their first engagement.
The burly man, wielding two Great Axes, shouted insults at Qinghe City below, making obscene gestures that infuriated the soldiers defending the city, who gritted their teeth in anger.
"Damn it, is there no one willing to try and take this guy's head? A reward of fifty taels of silver for anyone who can do it!"
Lei Kai was thoroughly enraged. He shouted at the soldiers under his command and offered a bounty of fifty taels of silver to anyone who could kill the burly man below.
With a generous reward, a middle-aged man holding a spear stepped out from the crowd, slamming his spear down onto the ground. "General, I am willing to give it a try."
Lei Kai looked at the middle-aged man and nodded. "Good, go bring me that guy's head. You will receive fifty taels of silver immediately upon your return."
The middle-aged man let out a fierce roar, exuding a strong presence as he mounted his horse and led a group of dozens of light Cavalry out of the city in a rush.
However, within less than a hundred exchanges, the middle-aged man was once again knocked off his horse by the burly man wielding the axe, falling to his death in a tragic manner.
"Close the gates! Quickly close the city gates!" Lei Kai roared loudly. After losing two battles in a row, he was nearly driven mad, his eyebrows raised high in fury, ready to lash out at anyone nearby.
"Who is this guy? How can he be so powerful, killing two of my generals? It's infuriating!" Lei Kai bellowed.
The garrison at Qinghe City had suffered two consecutive defeats, causing morale to plummet to the point where no one dared to engage in battle anymore.
On the other side, the Loyalty Army had won two consecutive battles. The man with the axe and his followers were roaring with excitement.
They were overjoyed; since they began their campaign against Qinghe City, they had not experienced victory until now. Naturally, they were thrilled by this turn of events.
In the General's Tent, Luo Yi was laughing heartily, nearly bending over with amusement. His deputy beside him was equally pleased; they believed that taunting the enemy on the battlefield was simply asking for trouble.
"Bring someone here! Immediately warm up some wine. When Guan Fei General returns, I want to personally toast him and share a drink."
Luo Yi shouted loudly, instructing someone to warm the wine, and as soon as Guan Fei General returned from the front lines, he raised a toast to him.
"General, this Guan Fei is your trusted general, having fought alongside you for many years. In battles, he is nearly invincible. This time, victory is assured; capturing Qinghe City is just a matter of time. Once Qinghe City falls, the defenses of Naan'an, Fishing Sun, and others will be weak, and there will be no soldiers left to fight. Subduing that Han Thief will be a piece of cake."
A deputy general whispered to Luo Yi that once Qinghe City was breached, the subsequent cities would be easy to take.
Luo Yi laughed heartily and said, "Guan Fei General has never lost in battle. When he returns, I will definitely report to the Defender of the Realm and recommend him for a promotion of three ranks as a proper reward."
At Qinghe City, atop the city gate tower, Lei Kai was already seething with anger and had begun to harbor some resentment, disregarding even the general's face.
Lu Chen had quietly approached Lei Kai at some point and patted him on the shoulder. "General Lei Kai, please mind your image. Victory and defeat are common in warfare; who can claim to be invincible forever?"
Hearing Lu Chen's words, Lei Kai calmed down slightly but still wore an expression of indignation.
Seeing that Lei Kai was somewhat settled, Lu Chen returned to his previous spot and gazed down at the Loyalty Army, muttering to himself, "What a pity; it would be great if Big Shuang were here."
If Lian Dashuang were present, Lu Chen would send him out to engage in battle to hone his skills.
However, Lian Dashuang was currently leading troops thirty miles away in the deep mountains and had no time to return. Moreover, he had more important tasks to prepare for; the key to victory still depended on him.
"Old Mu, you go deal with him," Lu Chen instructed Old Mu, who was dressed in a butler's attire.
Although Old Mu helped train the soldiers, he never wore armor and was taciturn. To those who did not know him, he appeared dull-witted, almost like someone suffering from dementia.
But only Lu Chen knew how formidable Old Mu truly was; when he chose to act, he always saw it through to the end without asking unnecessary questions.
"Yes, my lord. I know what to do," Old Mu replied before turning to leave quietly.
"Old Mu, take off your clothes and change into armor. After all, swords and blades have no eyes," Lu Chen said as he was about to leave.
Old Mu nodded and replied, "Yes, my lord. However, I will need General Lei Kai to prepare a set of armor for me; a half-armor will suffice."
Old Mu's words were surprising; he did not want full-body armor, just a half set would be enough. His tone was calm, but his words were shocking enough to leave those nearby in stunned silence.
Moreover, finding suitable armor for Old Mu at this time was indeed not easy.
After all, the good armor in the army was made for burly men, while Old Mu was slender, and wearing it would make him look like he was stuffed into a barrel.
Lei Kai glanced sideways at Lu Chen and then at Old Mu's appearance and build, as if questioning whether he was joking.
If it weren't for Lu Chen's recommendation, he wouldn't let someone like Old Mu go out to face the enemy, fearing it would be embarrassing.
He waved his hand and had one of his soldiers, who had a similar build to Old Mu, take off his half-armor and give it to Old Mu.
Old Mu donned the half-armor that only protected his chest and then chose a spear before heading down from the city gate tower.
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