Section 94: Duel of Generals!
Author: Gu Zhenren
February 9, 2013
Section 94: Duel of Generals!
“Is this all the courage 25 families’ allied forces have? Who dares to fight me!” Wu Datou, riding a Great Demonic Beast, charged towards the enemy army and roared. At this moment, the honest man appeared heroic and imposing.
A true man should conquer battlefields. Wu Datou felt his blood surge more intensely than ever before.
The leaders of the allied forces frowned. Their gazes were not fixed on Wu Datou, but rather on the flagship ahead, where Chu Yun and Shu Tianhao were holed up.
“Wu Datou is a minor character, but they’re worried about Chu Yun making a move next,” someone said worriedly.
“Look, the Demonic Soldier spear in his hand looks very familiar,” someone else mused, noticing Wu Datou’s weapon.
“That’s the Dragon Roaming Spear. It was Tie Ao’s weapon. After his surprise attack on Shu Family Island failed, his Demonic Soldier was seized.”
“Who could have forcefully taken the weapon from Tie Ao?” the questioner asked in astonishment.
“Besides the Little Tyrant, who else could it be?”
Hiss…
The leaders collectively gasped.
“It seems the allied forces are nothing but cowards. Not a single one dares to face me!” Wu Datou laughed heartily, his Tamarin steed galloping wildly before the enemy.
“This jackal pretending to be a tiger…”
“This is so irritating. Why haven’t the generals given the order yet?”
Many generals within the allied forces were growing increasingly enraged. They glared fiercely at Wu Datou, their fists clenched so tight they crackled. They were all waiting for the order to attack.
“The morale…”
“If this continues, their morale will surely drop.”
The leaders of the allied forces were not incompetent. Many had extensive experience leading troops. They knew they couldn’t hesitate any longer. Further hesitation would demoralize the troops and significantly impact their combat effectiveness.
“Chu Yun is not invincible. Don’t be afraid before the battle even begins. If Chu Yun enters the fray, I, General Chen Bo among the three great generals of the allied forces, am sufficient to stop him.” He stood eight feet tall, exceptionally robust with a red face and ears, and sat like a fierce bear.
His words revitalized the leaders.
“General Chen Bo is right.”
“Chu Yun is just one person, not a god.”
“Attack! Duel the generals!”
As soon as the leaders of the allied forces gave the order, one general, already impatient, urged his mount forward and charged out.
“You impudent young general, cease your arrogance! I, Ye Xiao, shall take your head!” With that, he swung his Demonic Soldier saber and engaged Wu Datou.
The two fought back and forth, evenly matched, resulting in a stalemate.
“Hahaha, this Ye Xiao has been famous for a long time. He’s a renowned High General. Wu Datou can actually fight him to a draw. It seems my son’s guidance these past few days has not been in vain,” Shu Tianhao laughed heartily, watching the battle unfold, exuding confidence in victory.
This was the spirit of the Fierce Tiger of Many Stars. Even facing a powerful enemy, they showed no fear. The more dire the situation, the more they met it with a smile.
The generals standing around him, hearing his laughter, felt their tension dissipate. A sense of valor rose within their chests.
Wu Datou possessed a Great Demonic Beast, a Great Demonic Soldier, and a straightforward nature driven by a desire to learn. He had now reached the rank of High General. He was no longer the same. He was a loyal and capable general.
“Aiya, I am High General Dongye Xiang. Who dares to become a ghost under my blade?” Just then, another High General emerged from the allied forces. Riding a Swift Wind Wolf and wielding a Demonic Saber designed for cleaving horses, he exuded a formidable aura.
“Dongye Xiang, he’s another long-renowned High General. Who will answer the challenge?” Shu Tianhao asked.
“Island Master, allow this old man to go out and chop off his dog head and earn the first merit!” Old Red Spear shook his white beard, his fighting spirit aflame, and volunteered first.
Shu Tianhao sighed, “Esteemed General, you are still vigorous and full of ambition. However, the opponent is in his prime. Esteemed General, please take care of yourself when you go to battle.”
Old Red Spear immediately glared, pride piqued. “Island Master, you underestimate me! If I don’t kill this man, my name is not Hong!”
With that, he mounted his Great Demonic Beast, held his Red Tassel Spear, and charged towards Dongye Xiang.
Ah! Ah! Ah!
Old Red Spear’s attacks were fierce, his Red Tassel Spear like a coiling dragon disturbing the seas. With every Daoist technique he unleashed, he let out a mighty roar, his momentum incredibly ferocious.
In an instant, the attention of the entire army shifted to him.
“Damn, who is this old general? He’s so fierce!” someone from the enemy forces exclaimed in surprise.
Dongye Xiang was also miserable. He hadn’t expected Old Red Spear’s offensive to be so vigorous. He immediately lost the initiative and was firmly suppressed.
“What’s gotten into this Old Red Spear? He’s so ferocious! Dongye Xiang can’t hold on!” Many soldiers in the enemy ranks stared with wide eyes. Old Red Spear’s performance was far beyond their expectations.
“In recent years, the Shu Family has plundered the Wei and Ning families, annexed the Yan family, and obtained the Star Sea Dragon Palace’s hidden treasure. They have too many high-quality Demonic Creatures. Even someone like Old Red Spear has been equipped with a Great Demonic Beast and a Great Demonic Soldier. It’s no wonder Dongye Xiang was caught off guard and underestimated his opponent, leading to this situation,” someone sighed.
“Old Red Spear had already retired. I thought he would die forgotten in some corner. I didn’t expect him to resurface. Alas, the key is that the Little Tyrant possesses a Lishan Dragon Eye Flower Branch, which can enhance physical fitness. Otherwise, how could Old Red Spear perform like this today?”
“One man’s success brings prosperity to his associates. In the past year and more, it’s been incredible. With Chu Yun’s meteoric rise, even the entire Shu Family Island’s power has undergone a qualitative change. The Little Tyrant is truly terrifying.”
The more they thought about it, the heavier the leaders of the allied forces felt. The name Chu Yun weighed on their hearts like a heavy boulder.
“Don’t hurt my elder brother!” Seeing Dongye Xiang about to be killed, his younger brother, Dongye Kong, could bear it no longer. He roared, mounted his Great Demonic Beast, and entered the battlefield.
“Hmph! You dare to try and attack my elder brother Red Spear from both sides!” Old Fish King’s eyes widened. Riding his Great Demonic Beast, the Sea Spider, he blocked Dongye Kong.
“This is bad. We can’t let him kill General Dongye Xiang, or our morale will plummet!”
“The enemy generals are fewer than ours. We have the numerical advantage!”
The leaders of the allied forces panicked and dispatched eight High Generals in succession.
Shu Tianhao frowned and reacted immediately, also appointing eight generals to engage. Suddenly, the remaining generals on the flagship became sparse.
At this moment, on the vast sea, the two armies faced each other, countless warships bobbing in the waves. The sky was azure, and shouts and cheers echoed through the sea for thousands of miles.
Eleven High Generals engaged in duels, their Daoist techniques a dazzling array that made one’s head spin. It was exhilarating to watch.
“Die!” Suddenly, Old Red Spear roared and unleashed a Flying Dragon Spear technique. The Red Spear immediately transformed into a crimson dragon, its head piercing Dongye Xiang’s chest.
Dongye Xiang cried out and fell backward, crashing into the sea with a splash, his blood mixing with the spray.
Boom!
The Shu Family Army’s morale surged, and their cheers doubled. They suddenly drowned out the more numerous allied forces. Every soldier roared with fervent support, their faces flushed, all shouting and bellowing.
Conversely, the allied forces’ cheers faltered, and their morale inevitably declined. Solemn expressions appeared on everyone’s faces.
“Not good, the enemy has taken the initiative!”
Their worst fears had come true. The faces of the allied forces’ leaders darkened.
When it rains, it pours. With Dongye Xiang’s death, his brother Dongye Kong lost focus, overcome with grief. Old Fish King, still strong in his old age, seized the opening and pierced him with his trident.
Suddenly, the allied forces had lost two generals. The Shu Family gained the upper hand, their morale rising continuously.
“Good, very good.” Chu Yun watched, happier than if he had won himself. This represented the growth of the Shu Family’s strength, allowing him to venture out with more peace of mind in the future.
“To be killed by an old man? The Dongye brothers are both useless!” General Chen Bo couldn’t sit still any longer. He had planned to intervene only after Chu Yun entered the fray. However, the current situation was extremely unfavorable, and a powerhouse was needed to turn the tide.
“If I don’t act, you’ll get to be smug for a while. Two esteemed generals, instead of enjoying retirement, insist on coming to the battlefield. If you become wandering souls under my club, don’t blame anyone else.” Chen Bo mounted his Great Demonic Beast, a Crimson Winged Snake, and wielding a Spiritual Demonic Soldier, the Sky-Splitting Rod, he made his imposing entrance.
Old Red Spear let out a cold snort. Even facing a Great General with a Spiritual Demonic Soldier, he was unafraid. He brandished his Red Tassel Spear and charged forward.
Simultaneously, Old Fish King’s Sea Spider, beneath him, strode through the waves, wielding its steel trident with fierce and resolute power, coming to Old Red Spear’s aid.
“Thousand-Pound Strike!” Chen Bo shook his arm and, grasping one end of the Sky-Splitting Rod, swept it out horizontally.
Boom!
With a deafening sound, Demonic Soldier clashed with Demonic Rod. The two old generals were repelled, nearly thrown from their mounts.
“Such immense strength!” Their tiger’s mouths were split open, blood flowing freely. Their ears even buzzed, and their heads reeled.
“This is the gap in absolute strength. Hahaha.” Chen Bo laughed maniacally and charged again, his Sky-Splitting Rod a blur. Old Red Spear and Old Fish King resisted with all their might but were forced to retreat steadily.
Chen Bo was the chief general of Chen Family Island. He was originally a delicate scholar but later fortunately obtained the Sky-Splitting Rod. Nourished and transformed by the spiritual energy of the rod, he became a robust man with red skin. He was tall and strong, with the strength of a bear.
The Sky-Splitting Rod in his hand was made of Fire Copper. The Crimson Winged Snake beneath him was also blood-red. With his golden-red armor, he appeared like a blazing inferno, emanating a fierce, unstoppable aura.
“General Chen is mighty!!”
“General Chen is divinely powerful!!”
Upon witnessing this display, the allied forces’ morale surged, and their cheers shook the heavens.
“I’m going to smash you two old geezers into pulp.” Chen Bo licked his lips, a bloodthirsty glint in his eyes. Just as he was about to deliver a fatal blow, he felt a chill in his heart and slowed down slightly, allowing the two old generals to retreat safely.
Following his intuition, Chen Bo looked forward. He saw Chu Yun riding a Sky Fox, rapidly approaching him.
