C330 Victory and Defeat Came and Went

"Shh!"

The horse neighed like thunder, and sand and stones flew everywhere. They covered the sky and covered the earth as they surged into the air. There was no light from the clouds. When the dust finally dispersed, they saw that the two horses were in a stalemate. Their expressions were ferocious to the extreme. One of them held a long blade with one hand. The other was firmly pressed against the horse's back, and the horse beneath it was also affected by its master's fighting spirit. It actually stood up with two front hooves and made a short pause in the air. The other side was lying on the back of the horse, holding the long spear with both hands to block the fatal attack. Judging from his trembling hands, he was also struggling to hold on. And he could not hold on much longer.

These two people were naturally Yem Lieh and Lau Chen. They had fought for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. Judging from the current situation, it was obvious that Yem Lieh had the upper hand.

"Liu Wei, your energy has run out. Today, I will kill you!"

After attacking for a long time, Yem Lieh seemed to have lost his patience. After saying those words, he suddenly drew his saber and retreated. He resolutely gave up on the great situation that he had just obtained. Not only did the barbarian soldiers look puzzled, but the Chu Army also felt that it was unbelievable. What exactly did Yem Lieh want to do? This was the problem of everyone present. Could it be that he wanted to deliberately go easy on them? Or perhaps his true identity was a spy sent by Chu Kingdom?

However, would Yem Lieh really go easy on him? The answer was naturally no. When he saw Yem Lieh retreat dozens of meters, he suddenly accelerated and rushed forward. On the Barbarian Army's side, the few people who were led by Qih Luner immediately revealed a smile that symbolized victory. On the Chu Army's side, Yuan Kui and the others unconsciously tightened their grip on the reins in their hands. There was anger on their faces, but there was also a deep unwillingness on their faces. They knew that if nothing unexpected happened. . . Lau Chen would definitely lose. When Yem Lieh arrived in front of him, * Hong Long. . . . . . *

Looking at Lau Chen again, it seemed like he still did not notice the danger. He was still lying on the horse and did not get up. His hands were still in the same posture as before. His chest was moving up and down continuously. Every time he moved up and down, he would let out a heavy breath. It could be seen that the attack just now had consumed a lot of his energy. During the process of defending, he was seriously exhausted.

Seeing the distance between the two getting shorter and shorter, the smiles on Yelv Cheng's and the others' faces became brighter and brighter. Yuan Kui and the others, on the other hand, frowned and were extremely nervous. At this moment, Wang Mang suddenly had an idea and was about to give a warning. However, he was stopped by Yuan Kui's gaze, calling for a battle. No one was allowed to interfere in any way. What they pursued was justice and fairness. During the battle between the two generals, no one was allowed to lend a helping hand. Even if their own generals were in danger, they could only watch helplessly as he died. No one was allowed to save him because once he did, he would be saved. That would be a huge blow to the morale of the soldiers.

Morale was an indispensable factor in winning a war, and it was related to the survival of the entire army. Therefore, even though Lau Chen was one of the Ten Direction Commanders, Yuan Kui wouldn't allow anyone to save him if he encountered any danger. He wouldn't even allow anyone to support him.

It wasn't that he was ruthless. It was a matter of the safety of the entire army. This was the so-called saying of 'one who loses must not lose the battle'.

A distance of tens of meters was only a few breaths of time for a warhorse. Seeing that the distance between the two of them had reached its limit, Yem Lieh suddenly pulled the reins. The warhorse beneath him leapt high into the air at this moment, and he slashed down from above just like before. However, it was even more violent than before, and it was only the saber Qi that flowed out. It pierced through the ground beneath his feet, leaving deep gullies behind. The criss-crossing was a sign of valiance.

No one thought that Lau Chen would be able to escape with his life under this slash. His skill was as high as Yelv Cheng's. After seeing Yem Lieh's attack, they also praised him. As for Yuan Kui and the others. . . At this moment, they had all turned their heads away and could not bear to watch anymore. Things had come to this point. They no longer held any hope for victory. They only hoped that Lau Chen could hold on for a while longer. He wouldn't be killed by a single strike. Otherwise, it would certainly be an unbearable blow to the morale of their side.

"Lau Chen, did you see that? This is the difference between you and me. Just accept your fate! Today, you will die for sure! Haha!"

At this moment, Yem Lieh started laughing crazily. Not only was he excited for his side's first victory, but he was also extremely happy for his enemy who was about to be killed.

It was also at this moment that Lau Chen finally opened his eyes. His two eyes were like cold lightning that shocked people's minds. He was no longer willing to passively defend. With a shake of the long spear, he flew up from his horse and took the initiative to meet Yem Lieh's blade. His eyes revealed the calmness of facing death without fear.

"It's useless. You must die today!"

A trace of bloodthirstiness flashed across Yem Lieh's face. His expression was ferocious, but at the same time, it also revealed a kind of abnormal excitement. And he saw that he held the blade with one hand in an incomparably wild and violent manner. It was just a single exchange of blows. Lau Chen was ruthlessly smashed back onto the horse's back. This kind of strength was not something a horse could withstand. He bent his front leg and kneeled down heavily. Dust flew everywhere, and the horse was in pain. Immediately, it fell to the ground and roared. Lau Chen was also injured. He felt something sweet in his throat during the shaking, and then he spat out a mouthful of blood. Clearly, he had suffered quite a serious internal injury. Fortunately, he held onto the reins at the last moment. This was the reason why he was not thrown out. Otherwise, he would have likely fainted a long time ago.

However, the crisis had yet to be resolved. Yem Lieh was determined to take his life today. That was why he didn't show mercy when he used his power. When he saw that Yem Lieh was still standing firm, he refused to fall down. He couldn't help but roar furiously as he swung his blade again, wanting to cut Yem Lieh in half at the waist. Lau Chen hurriedly raised his spear again to deal with it. In the end, he swung his saber and sent out an inch of force that was completely sent flying from his horse.

The battle had come to an end. Everyone looked at the scene on the battlefield in shock. From gaining the upper hand to losing the upper hand, the outcome of the battle had changed so fast that it made people speechless. Seeing Lau Chen staggering and stabilizing his body, he still refused to give up and wanted to fight again. Yuan Kui and the others finally could not stand it anymore and called out, "Lau Chen. You are no match for him! Don't throw away your life for nothing!"

"That's right, Big Brother Liu, as long as there's a green mountain, there's no need to worry about not having any firewood to burn. There's no need to show off!"

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After some persuasion, seeing that he was still unmoved, Yuan Kui's heart was concerned about his safety. He could not help saying in a more serious tone, "Lau Chen, you have already lost. Do you still want to stay there and embarrass yourself?! Hurry up and come back. This is an order! "

Unexpectedly, these words had provoked Lau Chen's ferocity. His hair was disheveled, and his eyes were filled with murderous intent. Then, he started laughing crazily with the long spear in his hand.

"I, Lau Chen, have been a soldier for my entire life. I have never lost a battle when I lead my army here. Even though I have encountered many dangers, I can still break my spear with one strike. How can I not laugh till the end? I never thought that there would be a day where my life would be in danger on this battlefield. Haha, irony, this is truly ironic!"

After a round of laughter, he glanced at Yuan Kui and the others with an expressionless face. His tone was extremely cold. "Whether I, Lau Chen, live or die has nothing to do with you all. Today, either he dies or I die. There will never be a third place!"