Chapter 879 The Name "Nightmare"
Chapter 879 The Name "Nightmare"
"Brother Cunxiao, how have you been?"
Zhang Hao laughed heartily, his voice booming like a bell, making the surrounding air seem to tremble. The Liang brothers behind him, Liang Lin and Liang Fang, also dismounted, their faces beaming with joy.
"Brother Zhang Hao, you're getting stronger and stronger; you could probably knock down a city wall!"
Seeing this, Li Cunxiao smiled and quickly stepped forward, giving Zhang Hao a bear hug and patting his back with a laugh.
"Brother Cunxiao, you flatter me. No matter how strong my body is, it can't compare to the power of your Yuwang Spear, which can shatter mountains and rivers with a single swing!"
Zhang Hao grinned, revealing a set of white teeth.
The two exchanged a smile, their understanding and friendship needing no further explanation.
"Brother Zhang Hao, you just got back too? What's up? You're happy that you successfully completed the mission to intercept the reinforcements?"
Li Cunxiao took a step back, looked at the excited Zhang Hao, and chuckled softly.
"Of course. My brothers fought several tough battles with me. Now, when the reinforcements from Daqian hear my name, their legs tremble."
"However, compared to your achievements, Brother Cunxiao, my accomplishments are nothing but a drop in the ocean."
Zhang Hao laughed heartily, strode over to Li Cunxiao's side, and patted him on the shoulder.
"Brother Cunxiao, you are now the number one warrior among our hundreds of thousands of Yellow Turban soldiers in Luzhou. Which of the Daqian generals doesn't tremble with fear at the mere mention of your name?"
"I've heard that the generals of the reinforcements from all over Qianzhou in the Great Qian Dynasty are now making excuses to avoid coming near Qianyuan City as soon as they hear your name."
At this moment, Liang Fang and Liang Lin also dismounted and walked over. Liang Fang held a phoenix-winged gilded cymbal, which was originally a heavy weapon but seemed extremely light in his hands. He looked at Li Cunxiao and smiled.
"Indeed, Brother Cunxiao, your reputation is even more resounding than thunder."
"When my brother and I went out this time, the reinforcements thought they could still fight when they saw it was us. But when they found out that Li Cunxiao was still in the Yellow Turban camp, they all deflated like punctured balloons and turned around and ran away."
Liang Lin echoed this sentiment from the side.
"Stop joking with me. On the battlefield, it's all about teamwork. How can I accomplish anything alone?"
"If we're talking about who's truly formidable, it's all thanks to Commander Meng's strategic planning that we've been able to win so many battles."
Li Cunxiao was a little embarrassed by the praise from the group, and he scratched his head and smiled.
"Brother Cunxiao is right. Commander Meng is truly amazing. He makes the best use of all of us."
"However, on the other hand, Brother Cunxiao, your recent record of intercepting reinforcements is truly astonishing. I've heard that some people in the Great Qian Dynasty have already compared you to that neighboring country of the Great Qian Dynasty back then, who has always made the Great Qian Dynasty tremble with fear and ranked first on the World's Power Ranking."
Hearing Li Cunxiao's modest words, Zhang Hao, who had become a fanatical follower of Meng Zhang Tiegan, nodded seriously, his face full of agreement.
"Compared to the number one spot on the world's most influential list? Then I'm no longer sleepy."
"That former number one on the World Rankings is brave, but he is now old and probably has lost the edge of his former peak. Otherwise, I, Li Cunxiao, would really like to test the skills of this former number one in the world."
Upon hearing this, Li Cunxiao couldn't help but chuckle.
"That's for sure. Brother Cunxiao, your combat power, which is enough to suppress an entire generation, is already known throughout the entire Tianwu Continent. Even Nangong Tianxia, who ranks second on the World Ranking, can only barely contend with you using the Life-Burning Technique."
"Your current record is giving the Great Qian a real headache."
I've heard that many generals from the Great Qian Dynasty who were supposed to come to your aid are now feigning compliance while secretly making excuses to avoid coming to Qianyuan City, all in an attempt to avoid your presence.
"They all knew in their hearts that once they came, they would probably never return, so they would rather be punished by the court than come to Qianyuan City to die."
Liang Fang, standing to the side, smiled as he looked at Li Cunxiao, who seemed somewhat regretful.
"This war is inherently a matter of life and death, so their actions are understandable, since no one wants to die in vain."
"However, we cannot let our guard down because of this. We must remain vigilant at all times, after all, Nangong Tianxia is still waiting for us in the city."
Li Cunxiao shook his head and smiled.
"Brother Cunxiao, don't worry. We brothers are all veterans of countless battles."
"As soon as Commander Meng gives the order, we'll attack the city immediately. Then, let's see where Nangong Tianxia can run to!"
Liang Lin patted his chest, speaking with great pride.
"Yes, our Yellow Turban Army is currently in high spirits. Even if Nangong Tianxia is made of iron, he won't last long."
"Once we capture Qianyuan City, we must have a grand celebration. Brother Cunxiao, you'd better drink a few more cups then!"
Zhang Hao laughed and chimed in, saying that although he couldn't beat this beast on the battlefield, he, Zhang Hao, might have a chance at the drinking table!
As they talked animatedly, their laughter echoed through the night sky.
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Meanwhile, in a vast valley camp far from Qianyuan City, hidden among towering mountains, Si Yan and Yun Xinrou were leading two elite forces of the Great Qian Dynasty—the Phoenix Cry Shooting Battalion and the Changlin Imperial Guard—as well as several reinforcements from various armies, to rest and regroup.
Tents stretched across the valley, with wisps of smoke rising from their chimneys, yet the heavy atmosphere of war permeated the air.
Si Yan sat on a boulder, his gaze deep yet slightly weary, a thick stubble on his chin adding to his weathered appearance.
Beside him, Yun Xinrou spoke softly, holding a scroll of urgent imperial reports she had just received, her brows furrowed, her expression full of helplessness.
"Your Highness, the court's urging is becoming increasingly urgent. They demand that we break through the Yellow Turban Army's blockade as soon as possible at all costs and support Qianyuan City."
Although Yun Xinrou's voice was soft, it carried an undeniable weight. Several new tears and bloodstains on her clothes silently testified to the intensity of the recent battle.
Upon hearing this, Si Yan's lips curled into a bitter smile, a smile tinged with self-mockery and helplessness in the face of the current situation.
"Xinrou, look at us now, do we look like we could easily break through the encirclement?"
He patted the dust off his clothes, referring to the new wounds on both of them, and the indescribable exhaustion.
Yun Xinrou sighed softly, her gaze sweeping across the camp. Elites from all walks of life of the Great Qian Dynasty had gathered here. It should have been a time of high morale and preparation for displaying their prowess, but reality was exceptionally cruel.
The battles of the past few days have caused heavy losses to these once proud and fierce generals of the Great Qian Dynasty. In particular, Li Cunxiao and his three thousand Flying Tiger Cavalry have been like a nightmare, striking fear into the hearts of the Great Qian soldiers.
"Your Highness, it's not just us. During this period, almost all the teams that tried to rush into Qianyuan City have suffered heavy losses at the hands of Li Cunxiao."
"That man's martial arts skills are simply beyond human reach. In our Great Qian Dynasty, many renowned generals have already fallen under his Yu King Spear."
Yun Xinrou's words revealed a barely perceptible tremor. The mere mention of Li Cunxiao's name was already triggering a strong reaction from the many reinforcements of the Great Qian Dynasty.
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