Mythical Three Kingdoms-Chapter 1763 - 1655: Even Running Errands on the Battlefield Is Dangerous! (Part 2)

Chapter 1763: Chapter 1655: Even Running Errands on the Battlefield Is Dangerous! (Part 2)

Back then, when Cao Cao ordered Xiahou Dun to march north first, Xiahou Dun traveled through County N, heading straight north. Fully unaware of the area, Xiahou Dun, with the aim of faithfully executing Cao Cao’s orders, charged ahead without pause. As a result, by the time Chen Xi and the others had returned, Xiahou Dun was still on the grasslands.

Of course, Cao Cao was roughly aware of this matter. However, he had absolute trust in his brother, not only in terms of combat power but also in commanding troops and battles. Cao Cao had complete confidence.

Moreover, Xiahou Dun’s temperament was not overly volatile, and with the legion talent he awakened during the battle of Xuzhou, Xiahou Dun and his legion were undoubtedly among the top tier in the world today.

It can be said that before the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry of the Cao Family were fully formed, the elite cavalry led by Xiahou Dun was undoubtedly one of the most outstanding elite forces under Cao Cao’s command. Speaking of arming, it’s common for feudal lords to arm their own brothers first.

Naturally, Xiahou Dun hadn’t returned by then, and Cao Cao wasn’t worried at all. Frankly, Cao Cao believed that even if Xiahou Dun couldn’t win, he could withdraw with his troops. These years, despite many setbacks, had given him extensive experience, among which one lesson was: on the battlefield, whether you run fast or kill fast, it’s a skill!

However, unbeknownst to Cao Cao and Liu Bei in the north, the elite cavalry led by Xiahou Dun encountered Qiu Linbei’s five thousand troops.

At that time, witnessing Qiu Linbei marching north, Kun Wan spat blood and fell from his horse on the spot. This scene indeed startled Qiu Linbei. However, after waking Kun Wan and understanding the situation, Qiu Linbei was instantly furious.

"Kun Wan, you organize the troops to march south. I will lead five thousand elite cavalry back. These thousand guards are left to you as the vanguard. I will first warn the Chanyu," Qiu Linbei said coldly, suppressing the anger in his chest. The rear had been attacked; what the hell was the Uloran Clan doing?

"Please apologize to the Chanyu on my behalf at that time," Kun Wan said in a low voice, his breath weak.

"I am heading south first," Qiu Linbei said solemnly. Seeing Kun Wan’s expression, he paused for a moment, then added, "Take your time, don’t rush, avoid getting ambushed again."

Kun Wan nodded bitterly, accepted the Hun Guards handed over by Qiu Linbei, hesitated for a moment, then said, "Qiu Lin, it’s best that you don’t pursue the Han Army. While their reinforcements are few, many of their generals possess Spiritual Talent, you..."

"I know. I’m heading straight south from here," Qiu Linbei replied coldly. He was very aware of his condition, especially having observed the Han Army’s experts with the War Eagle before. So, knowing this, he wasn’t foolish enough to risk death.

With the War Eagle, Qiu Linbei was confident he wouldn’t encounter the Han Army. Kun Wan, seeing Qiu Linbei’s determination, knew that the latter hadn’t lost his reason to anger, so he didn’t say much more and let Qiu Linbei head south alone.

Subsequently, Qiu Linbei led five thousand Northern Huns Elite Cavalry southward, and with the War Eagle scouting ahead, they traveled unobstructed.

As for Xiahou Dun, Cao Cao gave only one order. Xiahou Dun didn’t even know where Chen Xi was, had no War Eagle for reconnaissance, and didn’t know Chen Xi’s possible marching route. The likelihood of encountering Chen Xi on the Great Prairie was practically zero.

In this sense, Cao Cao’s sending Xiahou Dun to assist was merely a gesture, with no real significance.

Originally, Xiahou Dun didn’t understand this implication, but even absent-mindedly running around for a while, he eventually realized Cao Cao was essentially having him as a stand-in, so he diligently played this role.

Yet, being a stand-in in a national war is dangerous too. Xiahou Dun, thinking he hadn’t offended anyone and even if he wanted to fight the Huns, only thought so in his heart.

Unfortunately, Xiahou Dun was unaware that during wartime, even as a stand-in behind enemy lines, it was perilous. For instance, Xiahou Dun had no long-range reconnaissance, but the Northern Huns did.

Learning the news brought by Kun Wan and filled with anger, Qiu Linbei couldn’t trouble Chen Xi but on the way, received intelligence from the War Eagle. Sixty-some miles east, there was a Han troop of over four thousand, nearly five thousand soldiers.

Immediately, Qiu Linbei was intrigued. On the Han and Huns battlefield, it was tit for tat, neither side having an easy time with the other. Unable to tackle Chen Xi’s main force, but a troop of five thousand Han soldiers? Qiu Linbei still felt confident about it.

After all, whether in terms of his strength or the elite cavalry he led, they were fairly formidable. Coupled with his classic legion talent, Qiu Linbei couldn’t believe he couldn’t take down an independently operating Han troop.

He, Qiu Linbei, couldn’t believe that every commander of the Han Army legion had combat standards above the Inner Qi Manifestation Perfection Level, that every Han Army troop was not inferior to the relentless Northern Huns Elites battling in Central Asia, nor did he believe each Han Army legion had Legion Talent!

Therefore, after receiving reconnaissance from the War Eagle, Qiu Linbei immediately led his troops in pursuit of Xiahou Dun, who was oblivious at the time, just killing time and estimating he’d retreat as soon as the time was right.

With such a mindset, Xiahou Dun’s speed was understandably slow. Half an hour later, Xiahou Dun suddenly spotted a few scattered cavalry on the horizon, and then a black line surged towards him.

With considerable battle experience, Xiahou Dun instantly realized the other side was prepared. However, he soon noticed that the other side’s forces seemed equivalent to his, and his initial thought of retreating was instantly snuffed out.

Just as Qiu Linbei wouldn’t believe every Han legion’s combat power was so fierce, Xiahou Dun also didn’t believe the Northern Huns legions were that strong.

Moreover, since Gan Ning blinded one of his eyes, Xiahou Dun had become even more motivated. The shame awakened his own legion talent, elevating his strength to a higher level. Thus, seeing the surging Northern Huns, Xiahou Dun was fearless.

[Come on, grindstone!] Within Xiahou Dun burned a fierce fire; under the stirring emotions, that left eye from someone else turned blood-red instantly, and the world in Xiahou Dun’s view seemed ablaze, a sea of red, making him appear maddened with a limitless rise in his fighting desire.

The originally dark Inner Qi under such a presence even showed a bloody sheen. At this moment, Xiahou Dun was akin to a ghostly deity crawling out of the Nine Netherworlds.

Simultaneously, inspired by Xiahou Dun’s aura, Qiu Linbei also erupted with frantic black Inner Qi, his eyes flashing like wolf pupils. The pressure was immense for both as they glanced at each other, silently cursing inwardly.

Nonetheless, neither showed any fear in their expressions, their cold and ruthless eyes brimming with fierce determination as they led their elite cavalry charging toward each other.

In the instant of encountering, the two elite cavalry units assumed battle stances. The charging momentum toward each other demonstrated their elite status.

One hundred steps, fifty steps, nearly simultaneous volleys of arrows burst forth, followed by a swift switch to long spears. At a distance of only twenty steps remaining, Xiahou Dun and Qiu Linbei both let out a loud roar, with their dark and bloody radiance enveloping each respective legion.

In that instant, neither could hide their astonishment; encountering such a situation was unexpected. However, it mattered not. The warhorses galloped bravely forward; there was no turning back now – in a narrow path, the brave prevail!

"Clang!" An explosive sound rang as the long spears of Qiu Linbei and Xiahou Dun clashed in that fleeting moment, feeling the immense force from each other, both leaned forward and spun their long spears to sweep at each other. Then, twisting sideways, they evaded the hit and without looking, launched an attack on the enemies directly ahead. The difference between the two powerful cavalry units appeared almost instantly.

Under the disruption of Qiu Linbei’s legion talent, during the brief intertwining, Xiahou Dun’s cavalry formation was visibly influenced by this power. Many cavalry were guided onto incorrect paths of charge, thereby obstructing the charge of the following troops.