Zhang Chen instantly felt refreshed. Looking up, he saw several word cards around the corpses of those few individuals.
They were the 【Da Fang Qu Shuai】 and 【Xiao Fang Qu Shuai】 word cards. These word cards couldn't be used before, so Zhang Chen had never paid attention to them. But now with the word card conversion feature, the situation was different. He could use them to test it out.
Thinking this, Zhang Chen secretly activated "Hand of Plunder" and plundered a purple word card from a 【Da Fang Qu Shuai】.
Immediately, the System prompt sounded in his ear.
【Ding! The "Da Fang Qu Shuai" word card cannot be used. Would you like to use the word card conversion function? Converting a purple word card requires 400 Plunder Points!】
400 points, that's double the Plunder Points gained from plundering a purple word card! It seems converting requires a bit of a cost. If he didn't convert something good, wouldn't this be a loss?
Forget it, I'll try it first! Convert!
【Ding! Host used the "Word Card Conversion" function, consumed 400 Plunder Points, and obtained the word card "Hero"!】
【Hero (Purple)】: Your reputation is well-known, you can be called a contemporary hero! (Easier to gain General's favorability, reputation slightly increases)
Amazing! This is much more valuable than "Da Fang Qu Shuai". Not only can it increase General's favorability, but it can also raise reputation. This wave is definitely a profit!
Zhang Chen was overjoyed, but he didn't pick up the others. After all, this relied on some luck, and he decided to stop while he was ahead to avoid getting carried away.
At this moment, Zhang Chen turned his gaze back to the battlefield.
Qian Zhao and Fang Ping had slain two generals and were about to assist Zhang He. But from the Yellow Turban Army formation, a General galloped out and shouted, "You dog officials, don't be arrogant! Do you recognize Xu Gongming!"
After saying that, the General galloped straight towards the two.
That General was eight feet tall, with a majestic appearance, wearing chainmail armor, riding a red horse, and wielding a large mountain-splitting axe. He was truly awe-inspiring.
Zhang Chen watched from afar and couldn't help but be surprised.
【Name: Xu Huang】
【Possessed Word Cards: Immense Strength (Purple), Axe Mastery (Gold), Strict Discipline (Gold)】
【Strict Discipline (Gold)】: You act cautiously and govern the army strictly. Under your command, the troops have excellent morale and discipline. (Regardless of the situation, the troops can always maintain high morale)
It's Xu Huang!
Zhang Chen couldn't help but be startled.
As expected of a famous General of this era, although he only had two gold and one purple word cards, that 【Strict Discipline】 is not to be underestimated.
【Strict Discipline】 can keep the troops' morale consistently high. This single point is extraordinary.
Morale is the fighting spirit of a troop and can affect multiple attributes like attack and defense. If a troop's morale is high, Soldiers will fight to the death and give their all, like a sharp sword that can pierce the enemy's heart. But if morale is low, Soldiers will have no fighting spirit, everyone will be fearful on the battlefield, and even deserters will appear.
This Xu Huang actually possesses such an ability, truly a rare and excellent General!
While Zhang Chen was pondering, Xu Huang had already charged over and engaged Qian Zhao and Fang Ping in battle.
Xu Huang's martial arts were superb. He wielded his mountain-splitting axe with fierce power, fighting two opponents without being at a disadvantage.
Qian Zhao and Fang Ping were no match for him for a time and retreated from the battle.
Xu Huang would not let them go. He spurred his horse and chased after them, swinging an axe towards Fang Ping.
"Clang!" At the critical moment, Zhang Chen leaped out on his horse again, blocking Xu Huang's large axe with his spear.
"Zijing, Fang Ping, quickly retreat!" Zhang Chen shouted, then said to Xu Huang, "General Xu, with such martial prowess, why serve a bandit? Why not surrender to me? Your future prospects will surely be limitless."
"Bah! Dog official!" Xu Huang angrily retorted, "The court is corrupt, and you prey on the common people. How could I surrender to you! Take this axe!"
Immediately, Xu Huang swung his axe.
Zhang Chen raised his spear to meet it and said again, "General Xu, you only see a corner of things. How do you know there aren't people in this world who plead for the common people? Serving a bandit is a loss of integrity. If you don't rein in before the precipice, it will be too late to regret!"
"Stop talking nonsense!" Xu Huang roared, swinging his axe again.
Zhang Chen channeled his strength and blocked it with all his might.
Xu Huang's arms instantly felt sore and numb, and the large axe in his hand nearly slipped. He was secretly startled.
This kid is not old, how can he have such strength!
Little did he know, Zhang Chen's spear technique had advanced, and his strength was greater than his. At this moment, taking his life would not be difficult.
However, Zhang Chen cherished his talent and couldn't bear to harm him. He feigned a move with his spear and thrust forward.
Xu Huang couldn't dodge in time. Seeing that he couldn't evade this spear thrust, despair filled his heart.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Chen's spear deviated by half an inch, not hitting a vital point, only leaving a bloody mark on his left arm.
Seeing this, Xu Huang quickly feigned an axe swing, turned his horse, and retreated.
At this time, Guan Hai had also been entangled with Zhang He for a long time. Zhang He's spear technique was indeed sharp, light, agile, and watertight.
Seeing that three Generals were dead and Xu Huang had been defeated, Guan Hai was greatly anxious. He immediately condensed his Qi in his palm, pouring his powerful true energy into the blade, and slashed diagonally towards Zhang He.
Zhang He saw the opponent's terrifying aura and did not dare to be careless, quickly raising his spear to meet it.
With a "Clang", Zhang He felt a huge force Attack, and the spear in his hand was almost impossible to grip.
"Kid, watch carefully!" Guan Hai said, then leaped into the air and delivered another heavy slash.
Zhang He raised his spear to meet it, feeling that the opponent's blade momentum was heavy, like Mount Tai pressing down.
Zhang He's spear technique was known for its agility and not its strength. Facing Guan Hai's offensive at this moment, he was temporarily unable to find a solution.
Guan Hai sneered, spun in mid-air, and kicked Zhang He's spear shaft.
At this, Zhang He felt a surge of immense force like a tide, and his entire body was uncontrollably sent flying backward.
"Junyi!" Zhang Chen was greatly alarmed and spurred his horse straight towards Guan Hai.
As soon as Zhang He landed, he retreated several steps, propped himself up with his spear shaft, then felt a sweetness in his throat and spat out a mouthful of blood.
That kick just now had shaken his internal organs and scattered his true energy.
Seeing this, Qian Zhao and Fang Ping quickly stepped forward and rescued him, bringing him back to their formation.
Guan Hai was about to take advantage of the situation to attack Zhang He but was blocked by a General. Looking closely, he saw it was Zhang Chen and couldn't help but show disdain: "Defeated opponent, you dare come here to die again!"
Saying that, Guan Hai raised his blade and went straight for Zhang Chen. Since you've delivered yourself, it's even better to kill you!
Unexpectedly, upon clashing, Guan Hai was instantly greatly shocked.
This Zhang Chen's spear technique had actually reached the Great Accomplishment stage!
Guan Hai looked at Zhang Chen with an expression of disbelief, but Zhang Chen smiled slightly and parried his blade with a spear thrust.
Hand of Plunder! Activate!
【Ding! Plunder failed! As the opponent's strength is equivalent to the Host's, the Host cannot plunder the opponent's word card!】
What! Failed again?
It seems I was too hasty.
Guan Hai was greatly alarmed. What was going on? That feeling of true energy leaking out just now had appeared again. And it was even more obvious this time, so much so that he still felt his true energy was somewhat scattered.
Could it be that the repeated fighting had consumed too much, or did this kid really have some strange technique?
Guan Hai did not dare to be careless. He feigned a blow, turned his horse, and retreated.
Zhang Chen did not pursue but turned and returned to his own formation.
After a round of fighting, although he couldn't take down Guan Hai, he didn't let him gain an advantage either. The Yellow Turban Army had lost three Generals, and Xu Huang was also wounded and defeated. Their morale was greatly damaged at this moment, which was the best time to attack.
Immediately, Zhang Chen drew his chishan sword, pointed it forward, and shouted, "Brothers, now is the time to achieve merit and fame! Kill!"
With a single command, Zhang Chen's army surged forward like a tide. Archers drew their bows and nocked arrows, shooting them in high arcs towards the sky. Instantly, rows of arrows fell like rain into the enemy formation.
The enemy army was caught off guard and suffered heavy casualties.
Guan Hai had just returned to his formation when he saw Zhang Chen's army charging forward. He was instantly furious and ordered, "All troops attack! Kill them all!"
The Yellow Turban Army received the order and also charged forward to attack.
The two armies clashed, engaging in a bloody melee. From this moment on, victory depended entirely on the combat power and courage of both sides.
The Yellow Turban Army's equipment was crude, and their combat power was naturally far inferior to the official army, not to mention Zhang Chen also had cavalry. Although their numbers were not large, they had an overwhelming advantage against these Yellow Turban Soldiers.
Within moments, the cavalry charged into the enemy formation, slashing and killing indiscriminately. The Yellow Turban Army immediately suffered heavy casualties, and their formation collapsed.
Several Yellow Turban Generals could only direct their respective forces, having the well-equipped shieldbearers in front to resist the cavalry charge and the spearmen behind, waiting for an opportunity to attack.
But even so, there were not many well-equipped Soldiers in the Yellow Turban Army, and they were unable to withstand Zhang Chen's army's attack for a time.
Seeing that the Yellow Turban's defeat was imminent, Zhang Chen couldn't help but be overjoyed.
But just then, something unexpected happened!
Suddenly, a fierce wind swept up, raising sand and dust that blotted out the sky.
The cavalry charging at the front had their eyes blinded by the wind and sand, unable to see. Even their horses couldn't discern direction and could only turn in place.
What's going on?!
Zhang Chen was greatly startled.
He looked out and saw that behind the enemy formation, a sacrificial altar had appeared at some point. Guan Hai was standing on the altar at this moment, holding a precious sword, waving it in the air, and chanting something.
Sorcery! A thought flashed through Zhang Chen's mind.
This Guan Hai actually possesses unorthodox magic!