"Ignore him!"
"Kill him directly!"
Before Lu Zhi and others could make a decision, Yuan Shao, who was standing beside them, suddenly spoke:
"We cannot sacrifice our current favorable situation because of Yuan Shu!"
"This..."
Lu Zhi looked at Yuan Shao with surprise, but did not object.
Since their own family member said so, what was there to hesitate about?
Kill him!
However,
Seeing that the army and cannon fodder were about to clash, was it too late to give the order now?
Seeing this,
Yuan Shao turned his head to a burly man beside him and said with killing intent:
"Gong Ji, lead the troops yourself. You must not let the Yellow Turban rebels charge in!"
"Yes!"
Hearing the killing intent in Yuan Shao's tone, the burly man's heart trembled.
But he said nothing!
Since he had decided to join the Yuan family, he naturally had to choose one of the two young masters.
Compared to the legitimate second son who was hung on the flagpole, Yuan Shao, the eldest illegitimate son, was more reliable.
What's more,
The burly man, who had witnessed the whole process, actually understood Yuan Shao's actions.
Why did he suggest attacking in the first place?
Although everyone had the same idea, only Yuan Shao had spoken it out.
If Yuan Shu found out about this news when he returned, wouldn't the Yuan family be in internal strife?
Instead of that,
It was better to go all out and send that legitimate second son to heaven directly.
Thinking of this,
The burly man no longer delayed, gathered his men, and charged directly with the army.
"Hmm?"
Xu Huang, who discovered something was wrong in time, sneered with disdain.
Sending a great general?
Trying to save him?
Dream on!
He was worried that Yuan Shu would reveal the truth, so he never intended to let him live.
However,
Since you imperial dogs are so eager, I should at least cause you some trouble!
Thinking of this,
Xu Huang, holding his mountain-splitting axe, led his personal guards and charged forward.
He wanted to make a statement.
He was protecting Yuan Shu!
Only in this way,
Those who wanted to save Yuan Shu would have to fight him first.
But imagination is always beautiful!
And reality?
The burly man, who was originally here to kill Yuan Shu, directly ignored Xu Huang and others, and charged towards Yuan Shu's cannon fodder.
"This..."
Xu Huang, who had been waiting for nothing, was a little confused and couldn't figure out this guy's strategy.
Aren't you here to save people?
Why do you look like you're trying to kill them?
That was the legitimate second son of the Yuan family!
Aren't you afraid of accidentally injuring him?
Although he, Xu Huang, didn't care about the Yuan family, he had to admit that the Yuan family was powerful.
Once the Yuan family found out that their legitimate second son...
Huh?
Something's not right!
Luoyang was about to be captured by them, and the Yuan family and those top families would cease to exist.
Then this legitimate second son of the Yuan family doesn't seem so remarkable anymore?
Why not let them save him?
After all,
Even if all the Yuan family members in Luoyang were killed, it wouldn't break the Yuan family's foundation.
Their ancestral home was not here!
They were the Yuan family of Runan!
Although their entire family was mostly in Luoyang, in reality, this was just a branch.
Their main branch was in Runan!
Whether it was a family or a dynasty, heirs were always a big issue.
Therefore,
If Yuan Shu could be allowed to return, wouldn't he have to fight his brother for the family property?
So,
Regardless of whether this guy wanted to kill or save people.
He couldn't let him succeed!
Even if he eventually had to let Yuan Shu go, it had to be on his terms!
Thinking of this,
A hint of excitement flashed across Xu Huang's face, and he fiercely led his men to meet the burly man.
"Kid, you want to kill under my nose? You're still too young!"
With Xu Huang's slightly teasing tone, he swung his mountain-splitting axe.
"Take this axe!"
"Hmph!"
Hearing the mockery and whistling sounds, the burly man, known as Gong Ji, snorted coldly, and his long saber cut an arc, grazing the axe and slashing towards Xu Huang.
Caught off guard, Xu Huang suffered a great loss.
Although he dodged the fatal blow with his combat experience, his arm was still cut with a large gash.
"What the hell?!"
Xu Huang, who broke out in a cold sweat, looked at the burly man with a solemn expression.
He's a tough opponent!
Having fought in over a hundred battles, he had never encountered such a formidable enemy.
And looking at the burly man?
He was also stunned!
Although he didn't use his full strength with this blow, he had still used seventy to eighty percent of his power!
And he was fine?
Since he debuted, very few people could take his blow and remain unfazed.
Indeed, a formidable opponent.
Thinking of this,
The burly man, known as Gong Ji, did not attack rashly, but circled Xu Huang, sizing him up.
"Who are you? State your name. I don't kill nameless ghosts under my saber!"
"Hmph~!"
Although he knew this guy was trying to poach him, Xu Huang still snorted ungratefully:
"I am Xu Huang, a leader of the Yellow Turban rebels. Who are you? Surrender immediately?"
"Heh~!"
Gong Ji, who had finally recovered, looked at Xu Huang with disdain and said coldly:
"I am Yan Liang, a great general of the Alliance to Quell the Rebellion. You want me to surrender? Boy, you're still too young!"
"Yan Liang?"
Xu Huang searched his memory and, confirming he hadn't heard of him, sneered:
"Who is this unknown young general? And an 'Alliance to Quell the Rebellion'!"
"Your Emperor is already dead!"
"Hahaha..."
"Damn it!"
Hearing Xu Huang's unrestrained laughter, Yan Liang's anger flared.
"Look at my saber!"
With that, Yan Liang spurred his horse forward and swung his long saber fiercely at Xu Huang.
"Good move!"
Facing the oncoming saber, Xu Huang directly blocked it with his mountain-splitting axe.
"Clang~!"
After a piercing clang of metal on metal, Xu Huang and Yan Liang looked at each other face to face.
Between them,
A long saber, blocked by a mountain-splitting axe, was being pushed back and forth by their constant force.
"Damn it!"
"This guy has great strength!"
Feeling the numbness in his arm, Xu Huang was horrified.
He was the strongest general among the Yellow Turban rebels!
And he couldn't even defeat an unknown soldier?
What?
You say Guan Hai is the strongest general?
That doesn't count!
Although Guan Hai had good martial arts, he was lacking in other aspects.
In fact,
Except for his martial arts, he was utterly useless!
Under such circumstances,
He, the second strongest general of the Yellow Turban rebels, claiming to be the first was no different.
Of course!
Xu Huang did not know at this time that the strongest general among their Yellow Turban rebels had already been beheaded.
It was fortunate that he didn't know!
Otherwise,
Who knows if he, the second strongest general, would still dare to show off in front of the imperial army?
Yes!
Their leaders were all from noble families, and their internal conflicts prevented true unity.
But they at least knew how to unite against a common enemy!
Just like now,
Seeing that Yan Liang was being held back, the personal guards he brought with him became agitated.
"Kill!"
"Charge through!"
"Hurry!"
Under the command of an unknown deputy, these guards immediately charged into the Yellow Turban cannon fodder, their swords flashing and taking lives with each swing.
"Damn...damn it..."
Seeing that those people were about to attack Yuan Shu, Xu Huang became anxious.
But there was nothing he could do!
Yan Liang had already surpassed him in martial prowess. Even in history, he had barely escaped.
Therefore,
Even though Xu Huang was using all his might, he still couldn't stop the slowly approaching saber.
"No!"
"This cannot go on!"
Feeling the cold glint of the saber, Xu Huang's sense of crisis surged.
He knew he had to escape!
Otherwise,
After just a few more exchanges, he would likely be killed on the spot!
Thinking of this,
Xu Huang, with a burst of strength from who knows where, suddenly pushed Yan Liang away.
Then,
Without paying attention to the bewildered Yan Liang, Xu Huang waved his mountain-splitting axe and charged towards the Alliance to Quell the Rebellion.
"Kill!"
"Follow me and kill!"
"..."
Hearing Xu Huang's continuous shouts, Yan Liang was confused and didn't know what to do.
It could be like this?
Please!
Our duel isn't over yet, why are you venting your anger on the foot soldiers?
Although he wanted to investigate, Yan Liang remembered his mission.
This was the most important thing!
As long as this unstable factor, Yuan Shu, could be eliminated, wouldn't the eldest son Yuan Shao be able to inherit the Yuan family?
Thinking of this,
Yan Liang stopped chasing Xu Huang and instead charged towards Yuan Shu with his saber.
But alas!
After Xu Huang's crisscrossing movements, the battlefield had become incomprehensible.
Imperial army, Yellow Turban rebels, cannon fodder – several factions were mixed together, not recognizing each other.
See and kill!
As for whether they were cannon fodder or Yellow Turban rebels?
Did it matter?
Not at all!
As long as the enemy in front could be defeated, the battle achievements could be counted later.
But there was a problem!
No one was watching Yuan Shu anymore!
As the second son of the Yuan family, Yuan Shu might have many shortcomings.
But his martial arts skills were actually quite good!
He wasn't comparable to the famous generals in history, but he wasn't someone these small soldiers could deal with.
For a while, he actually managed to hold his ground on the battlefield!
Anyway,
When Xu Huang found him with the guidance of his personal guards, the guy's face and body were covered in blood.
"Hurry!"
With no time for pleasantries with Yuan Shu, Xu Huang, enduring the churning blood in his chest, gritted his teeth and said:
"The people from the Alliance to Quell the Rebellion want you dead. If you don't want to die, hurry up and break out!"
"What?"
Yuan Shu, who was in the midst of fighting, was stunned.
They wanted him dead?
"Otherwise?"
Recalling the fierce general he had just encountered, Xu Huang said with lingering fear:
"Not only do these soldiers want to kill you, they've even sent a general to find you!"
"You're on your own!"
"???"
Seeing Xu Huang turn and leave, Yuan Shu panicked and quickly stepped forward to plead:
"Sir, Lord Xu, you can't abandon me!"
"Abandon you?"
Hearing this, Xu Huang looked him up and down and a cold smile appeared on his lips.
"If they didn't want to kill you, you'd be a corpse right now!"
"Go back quickly!"
"Regain your status as the legitimate second son of the Yuan family, and only then can you save your life!"
Saying this, Xu Huang no longer paid attention to Yuan Shu and returned to the central army to take command.
He was, strictly speaking, not a warrior, but a commander!
What?
The strongest general of the Yellow Turban rebels?
Forget it, forget it!
After experiencing the scene just now, Xu Huang suddenly realized that being a commander was quite good!