Zhang Chen sat upright on his horse, gazing at the battle unfolding on the field.
Within the formation of the Yellow Turban Army, two enemy Generals charged on horseback, engaging in battle with Qian Zhao and Fang Ping.
Zhang Chen slightly narrowed his eyes, using his Insight Eye to take in the information of the two individuals.
【Name: Huang Long】
【Traits: Xiao Fang Qu Shuai (Blue), Proficient Swordsmanship (Blue), Courageous but Foolish (Green)】
【Name: Zuo Xiao】
【Traits: Xiao Fang Qu Shuai (Blue), Proficient Swordsmanship (Blue), Physically Strong (Green), Reckless (White)】
They were merely two individuals with mediocre martial arts, absolutely no match for Qian Zhao and Fang Ping.
After only a few exchanges, both were cut down from their horses, and Zhang Chen Following the trend collected the two Proficient Swordsmanship trait cards into his possession.
With two Generals successively killed, the morale of the Yellow Turban Army was completely lost. In no time, more than half of their forces were decimated.
Guan Hai was now in a frenzy, completely disregarding everything, determined to cut down Zhang He.
Zhang He was already injured, and facing the maddened Guan Hai at this moment, he felt powerless, his moves gradually weakening.
Seeing that things were not going well, Zhang Chen immediately galloped out on his horse and thrust his spear towards Guan Hai.
With a "clang", a long saber extended from the side, blocking Zhang Chen's spear.
Zhang Chen looked and saw another enemy General. The man was eight feet tall, with dark skin and a tangled, knotted beard under his jaw, not resembling a Central Plains person but rather having some features of a Hu person.
【Name: Yu Digen】
【Traits: Da Fang Qu Shuai (Purple), Master Horsemanship (Purple), Proficient Swordsmanship (Purple)】
The General turned back and shouted loudly, "Protector, hurry and leave! Zhang He will cover the rear!" After saying that, he attacked Zhang Chen.
"Protector, retreat quickly!" At this moment, another General also galloped up on his horse, it was Yang Feng.
The two Generals joined forces, entangling Zhang Chen.
"Brother!" Guan Hai also came back to his senses at this moment and couldn't help but shout out.
"Protector, hurry and leave!" Yang Feng shouted loudly.
Zhang Chen's spear technique had reached its peak, and facing these two together with Zhang He, it was effortless. After a few moves, Zhang Chen thrust his spear, hitting Yu Digen directly in the chest. Yu Digen let out a Scream and was immediately knocked off his horse.
Without a word, Zhang Chen casually collected his Master Horsemanship and Proficient Swordsmanship traits.
Two more purple traits obtained!
On the other side, Zhang He faced Yang Feng, but Yang Feng was no match for Zhang He. He was flustered by Zhang He's successive spear strikes.
Seeing the perilous situation and being on the verge of death, a General suddenly flashed out from behind, wielding a large axe, parrying Zhang He's long spear.
That General was none other than Xu Huang. Earlier, he had led his troops to guard the valley entrance. Not long after, he heard strong winds in the valley, followed by rolling thunder. While he was still surprised and doubtful, he saw routed Soldiers fleeing from the valley. Upon questioning, he learned that Guan Hai's magic had been broken and Zhang Chen's army had defeated their forces.
Xu Huang had always valued loyalty, how could he escape alone? He immediately led his troops into the valley.
"Brother, hurry and leave! Your younger brother will cover the rear!" Xu Huang met Zhang He and shouted.
Seeing Xu Huang coming to his rescue, Yang Feng was filled with grief and indignation. He knew that if he left, Xu Huang would face great danger, and he feared there would be no chance of seeing him again in this life.
"Brother, hurry and leave!" Xu Huang shouted again, swinging his axe towards Zhang He.
"Brother, take care!" Tears welled up in Yang Feng's eyes. He turned his horse around and rode towards the valley entrance.
Zhang Chen remained calm and smiled slightly.
At this moment, outside the valley, the sounds of shouting and killing erupted. Two detachments of troops charged out from the left and right sides, completely blocking the enemy's retreat!
It was Gao Shun and Qu Yi leading the Trapped Camp and First to Ascend Camp here.
Zhang Chen's strategy was profound. Since he had lured them into the trap, he had already set up a net from which they could not easily escape.
Today, he must completely annihilate the Yellow Turban rebels and eliminate future troubles forever!
"Junyi, do not kill this person. I want him alive!" After saying that, Zhang Chen ordered, "All troops, listen to my command! Follow me to annihilate the rebels!"
As Zhang Chen pointed his long spear, the troops immediately surged forward, attacking from both the front and rear. In a short while, the Yellow Turban rebels were almost completely wiped out!
At this time, Qian Zhao, Fang Ping, and Zhang He fought together against Xu Huang.
Xu Huang was injured and fought against three people. In the end, he was no match. Zhang He knocked the large axe out of his hand with a spear thrust, and with another strike, he fell off his horse. The troops immediately swarmed forward and tied him up.
At this moment, Guan Hai looked at the corpses all over the ground, his heart filled with sorrow.
He had falsely claimed to be the Yellow Turban's top expert, yet he had ended up like this today!
Ten thousand troops, completely annihilated!
The last remaining foundation of the Yellow Turbans was destroyed! What face did he have to see the Cult Master again, what face did he have to see the Great Virtuous Teacher underground?
Zhang Chen rode closer, looking at Guan Hai and Yang Feng, but did not say a word.
Their eyes were cold, filled with determination. It seemed they were resolved to die and would never surrender.
"The two of you, commit suicide."
Guan Hai looked at Zhang Chen, then at Yang Feng beside him, and couldn't help but show a trace of a smile, "Thank you... for fulfilling our wish."
After saying that, the two placed their swords at their necks. Guan Hai looked up at the sky and shouted, "Great Virtuous Teacher, has the destiny of our yellow heaven truly ended!"
Just as the two were about to commit suicide, a sudden change occurred.
A black cloud surged up again. Lightning flickered within the cloud, seemingly stronger than before.
"Lord, retreat quickly!" A voice suddenly reached Zhang Chen's ears.
It was Guo Jia's voice!
What was happening?!
Zhang Chen couldn't help but be greatly surprised.
"All troops, listen to my command! Divide into two sides and retreat out of the valley!"
Zhang Chen immediately shouted loudly.
He trusted Guo Jia immensely. He knew that Guo Jia would never send him a message for no reason.
This black cloud must be demonic magic, and it was demonic magic that even Guo Jia's Qimen Dunjia technique couldn't resist!
With a single order, although the troops were astonished, several Generals quickly reacted.
"Trapped Camp (First to Ascend Camp), retreat!" Gao Shun and Qu Yi shouted in unison.
Qian Zhao, Fang Ping, and others also quickly ordered the Soldiers to retreat.
After a few breaths, there was a "rumbling" sound, and several blue-purple lightning bolts struck down from the black cloud. The Soldiers who had not had time to retreat were all killed by the lightning strikes!
At this, everyone was greatly shocked and quickly retreated.
Zhang Chen was also startled by the scene before him. The power of this lightning strike was far greater than what Guo Jia had used just now!
The lightning strike lasted for several breaths before stopping. A huge pit had been created in the surrounding ground by the lightning!
But at this moment, Zhang Chen suddenly discovered that Guan Hai and Yang Feng were gone!
Zhang Chen suddenly looked up and saw that the black cloud had dispersed, and the sky had cleared. In mid-air, Guan Hai and Yang Feng were standing in the air!
Between the two of them was a young girl wearing a water-blue wide-sleeved deep robe. Her skin was as white as snow, her black hair cascaded over her shoulders, and her appearance was stunning, as if she were a fallen immortal standing in the air.
Zhang Chen looked at that person and couldn't help but feel a moment of delay.
"Zhang Chen, spare them when you can. Today, this seat will protect these two!"
The girl spoke, and an ethereal voice echoed through the valley.
Zhang Chen couldn't help but slightly raise his eyes and look closely.
【Name: Zhang Ning】
【Traits: The Essential Arts of Pacifying Heaven·Demon (Red), Holy Maiden of Yellow Heaven (Gold), Beloved by the People (Gold)】
【The Essential Arts of Pacifying Heaven·Demon (Red)】: As the direct descendant of the "Great Virtuous Teacher" Zhang Jiao, you are born with a celestial destiny and can cultivate the immortal art secret scripture "The Essential Arts of Pacifying Heaven" to the highest realm. Unfortunately, you made a mistake in your cultivation and went berserk, although you also reached the realm of great accomplishment, you cannot use it more than nine times, otherwise your meridians will be completely severed and your spirit will dissipate! (Current usage count: 1/9)】
【Holy Maiden of Yellow Heaven (Gold)】: As the daughter of the "Great Virtuous Teacher" Zhang Jiao, you are the spiritual leader of the Yellow Turbans. (Greatly increases the attack and defense of the Yellow Turban Army and Black Mountain Army)】
【Beloved by the People (Gold)】: You have strong appeal among the populace. (Greatly increases the morale of your affiliated forces, making it easier to recruit followers and develop believers.)】
She was Zhang Ning!