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Warriors who have undergone long-term systematic training develop a certain awareness known as the Seventh Sense. This awareness is real and can unambiguously alert the brain to impending danger.
At this moment, the physical abilities honed through rigorous practice become especially important. If one's reactions are sluggish, even if they sense danger, the slow response of the body may confirm the accuracy of that feeling too late.
Luzi began systematic training with his master at the age of three. As his awareness developed, his physical responses became instinctive. When his consciousness indicated that a certain part of his body was about to be in danger, he could successfully evade a lethal strike by instinctively moving away. If after evading, his awareness no longer prompted him, it meant that the danger had passed.
However, this is not a guaranteed evasion; there is a process involved in notifying the brain before the body reacts. If the opponent is not on the same level, their killing move will provide enough time for the attacked party to dodge. But if both parties are skilled at the same level, the speed of their actions will determine who survives.
The ultimate victor depends solely on who acts faster than their opponent. Nothing more!
Luzi sensed danger and promptly reacted effectively. However, because the martial arts he practiced were not immediate combat techniques, this increased the probability of being attacked significantly.
Zhou Zhi felt a special sense of relaxation as he saw his spear accurately hit its target. He now had every reason to believe that the sharp tip would pierce Qin General's abdomen.
As effective force traveled through the spear shaft, Zhou Zhi tightened his grip with his right hand while twisting it. Once the spear penetrated the enemy's abdomen, the twisting motion would cause devastating internal damage. If such an injury occurred, no amount of battlefield medical assistance would help!
Prepared Zhou Zhi had not yet basked in his triumph when he witnessed a strange scene unfold before him. As the target shifted position, the spear tip that should have created a penetrating wound slid past Qin General's abdomen.
Feeling as if his intestines were about to twist, Luzi looked down at the sharp tip gliding past Bronze Armor and couldn't help but sigh. If it weren't for Sun Thirteen's insistence on not giving up earlier, I would have been done for!
The thought flashed by as he saw that perfect armor successfully protect its owner. Luzi raised his hand to grab the missed spear and suddenly pulled it back while lifting his left hand with Long Spear to thrust fiercely at Zhou Zhi.
Zhou Zhi realized that his spear had been seized by Qin General and quickly pushed against the stirrups with his feet to try to pull back his weapon. Just as he transmitted force to his knees, he noticed a cold gleam approaching him.
Grabbing his opponent's weapon, Luzi and Zhou Zhi sidestepped, with Zhou Zhi using his right hand to brace himself against Luzi's evasive movement. The speed of Long Spear in Luzi's left hand suddenly increased as he gritted his teeth and shouted angrily, "You will stay here today!"
At the critical moment, realizing that he was being controlled by his opponent, Zhou Zhi dropped his weapon. With a loud shout, he leaned back into a bridge pose. Just when he thought this move was timely, his right shoulder guard was suddenly knocked away.
Seeing the spear lose its target, Luzi paid no attention to Zhou Zhi's evasive actions. He pulled back his weapon and forcefully pressed it downward, then flipped his wrist. The horizontal blade of the Long Spear immediately turned downward, lightly slicing through Zhou Zhi's chest armor and leaving a deep gash above. As the flesh opened up, the pale chest muscle quickly turned blood red.
The battle-hardened warhorse noticed its master was injured and immediately turned to flee towards the rear of the Zhao Army while carrying the wounded.
At this moment, Luzi, now holding two weapons, did not want to be burdened too much. He weighed the Zhao long spear in his hand. Raising his head to aim at the fleeing figure, he threw it with precision.
"Catch!"
The wounded Zhou Zhi had already assessed his injury. Although the wound made by the horizontal blade was deep enough to see bone, it was merely a muscle injury. Lying on the saddle, he pressed down on the wound with his damaged armor to stop the bleeding. Just as he was secretly relieved that his injury wasn't severe, he heard a shout from behind.
Zhou Zhi quickly switched hands to press down on the armor and raised his hand to catch the thrown spear. What seemed like a simple action almost caused him to fall off the horse from the pain. Knowing he could no longer fight, he decided to flee in haste.
Wang Jian and Fang Tianhua, who had agreed to meet at the Central Army, rushed in simultaneously out of concern for Luzi's safety. By the time they arrived to protect the general, they saw Zhao General Zhou Zhi abandoning his soldiers and fleeing.
With their general lost, the Zhao Army instantly lost its fighting spirit; their earlier bravery vanished with Zhou Zhi's departure. They abandoned their ambush against the Qin Army and turned to follow their general in escape.
Fang Tianhua would not let such an opportunity slip by; after confirming the general's safety, he led his troops to pursue and eliminate the fleeing soldiers.
Wang Jian, intrigued but not intending to chase after anyone for glory, took it upon himself to protect the general. After carefully checking around him, he remarked, "In just one night, it seems like my junior brother has become a different person!"
Luzi looked around at his cavalry unit surrounding him and then tugged at his own face. "General Wang need not worry! It's truly me!"
Wang Jian was just joking; he didn't really believe that the person beside him was fake. Seeing the heavily damaged battle robe of Luzi shimmering with a fish-scale-like glow, he immediately understood what was going on. He was somewhat aware of Zhou Zhi's martial skills. If it weren't for Luzi wearing that Bronze armor for protection, the chances of defeating Zhou Zhi would have been minimal!
"This is what they call a miracle! Heaven has indeed been protecting General Lu all along!"
Hearing someone express envy and jealousy, Luzi smiled and nodded. Wang Jian's statement could be affirmed because the existence of miracles always allowed one to safely navigate through crises. Although there were human efforts involved, compared to the complete resolution of various problems, which one wasn't a miracle in itself!?
"Do your best! Believe in miracles! As for the rest, we just need to firmly believe that heaven never gives up on anyone!"
Perhaps this was the theoretical foundation of Luzi!
Wang Jian nodded heavily and no longer discussed this topic. He knew that the current ratio of Qin Zhao's two armies was not very optimistic; thinking that this battle could determine everything was wishful thinking. He ordered the Charioteer Camp to stay behind to ensure the safety of the General, and after receiving Luzi's consent, he led the Cavalry to pursue.
This encounter between the two armies could be considered a standard confrontation of main forces. However, the Zhao Army only numbered around three hundred thousand, which was far from the million mentioned in intelligence reports. This meant that at least six hundred thousand troops from the Zhao Army had yet to appear.
Knowing oneself and knowing the enemy leads to victory in every battle.
Excluding the Qin Army stationed domestically, which could also reach a total strength of one million, they could deploy a maximum of six hundred thousand to Shangdang, which was already at its limit. In comparison, the Zhao Army still held an advantage in numbers at this time.
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