Chapter 405 A True Hero is a Good Man
Chapter 405 A True Hero is a Good Man
Upon hearing this, Qi Yuxuan felt heartbroken that his wife was injured, and his anger surged.
He then spoke:
"Yelü Deguang, you are a man who has fought on the battlefield, why bother arguing with my wife?"
I'm issuing you a challenge; let's have a match, shall we?
Li Cunxu followed closely behind and said in a deep voice:
"Yes, Yelü Deguang, I also want to discuss heroes with you right now, why bother my queen to do it?"
Yelü Deguang smiled slightly, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes.
"I've heard that Miss Qiu's two husbands are both exceptional men, and now I see that this is indeed true."
But I am used to fighting on horseback and on foot, so please forgive me, gentlemen.
He paused, then continued:
"But this prince has never seen a woman sweep away an army with just a musical instrument."
So I'd like to see it for myself, what do you say?
Qi Yuxuan frowned slightly and said firmly:
"Yelü Deguang, how about this? I'll have a match with you and see if you're qualified to let my wife make a move!"
"wonderful!"
Yelü Deguang laughed heartily.
"Then let this prince see whether Miss Qiu's husband is a true hero or just a pretty face!"
Qi Yuxuan coldly snorted: "Then let's go!"
Yelü Deguang waved his hand and laughed:
"However, we Khitans love to roam the world on horseback. How about we settle our score on horseback?"
Before he could finish speaking, Li Cunxu interjected, "Let me go first."
A crisp whistle pierced the air.
Li Cunxu's prized horse "Chiyan" galloped out of the stables behind the inn and stopped beside its master like a red lightning bolt.
Li Cunxu leaped lightly and landed steadily on the horse's back, his movements clean and swift, without any hesitation.
He took the spear handed to him by the guard; the tip of the spear gleamed coldly, reflecting a chilling light in the sunlight.
"Hahaha, as expected of the Prince of Jin who dominated Hedong, his reputation is well-deserved."
Li Cunxu's gaze was piercing as he stared directly at Yelü Deguang and said in a loud voice:
"Prince Yelü, come on, let's settle this now!"
"Good, you men of the Central Plains are truly straightforward."
Upon seeing Li Cunxu's dashing appearance, Yelü Deguang couldn't help but exclaim in admiration:
"The Prince of Jin is indeed exceptionally brave and valiant, worthy of our respect."
Then he added:
"How about this: I'll duel with the Prince of Jin, and Young Master Qi will have my skilled swordsmen test their swordsmanship on horseback?"
Having said that, Yelü Deguang turned and shouted loudly into the camp:
"This is Urtu, a master swordsman of my Khitan tribe!"
Urtu was tall and imposing, with a stern face and sharp eyes that seemed to see into people's hearts.
He slowly walked out of the camp, each step appearing steady and powerful.
Seeing this, Qi Yuxuan also stepped forward a few steps, and the two stood facing each other in the middle of the field, exchanging clasped hands in greeting.
As soon as the two finished speaking, the surrounding soldiers stepped back, clearing a space.
A tense atmosphere filled the air as everyone held their breath, anticipating this exciting sword duel.
Upon hearing this, Yelü Deguang reined in his horse and rode forward.
His mount was a tall, strong, pure white horse.
This horse was clearly no ordinary horse; its gait was steady and powerful, and its ears were perked up, as if it were full of anticipation for the upcoming battle.
As the two of them finished preparing, the atmosphere around them suddenly became tense.
The spectators held their breath, waiting for this thrilling duel to begin.
At this moment, Qi Yuxuan helped Qiu Ziyue sit on a wooden chair and took out a cloak from the inn and draped it over Qiu Ziyue.
Qiu Ziyue knew that her two husbands wanted to give her some time to rest during the break.
She sat on the wooden chair, ostensibly watching the battle calmly, but in reality, she was conserving her energy and recharging her strength.
Qiu Langyu, Leng Feng, Zhao Wanqing, and the other passengers stood or sat, eagerly awaiting the start of the duel.
Yelü Deguang was the first to attack. He spurred his horse forward and charged, his curved sword drawing an arc as he aimed straight for Li Cunxu's throat.
Li Cunxu remained completely calm, holding his spear horizontally in front of his chest and easily parrying the attack.
His movements were clean and efficient, without the slightest hesitation.
He held the reins with one hand and gripped the longsword tightly with the other, his whole being blending seamlessly with the warhorse.
The two weapons clashed, producing a piercing metallic clang that made the eardrums of onlookers ring.
Immediately afterwards, Li Cunxu thrust his spear forward, the tip pointing directly at Yelü Deguang's heart.
Yelü Deguang reacted extremely quickly, dodging to the side while simultaneously slashing his sword at Li Cunxu's wrist.
However, Li Cunxu was prepared and quickly withdrew his spear, while simultaneously striking Yelü Deguang's shoulder hard with the butt of the spear.
"boom!"
With a muffled thud, Yelü Deguang's body swayed slightly, but he did not lose his balance.
Instead, he took advantage of the situation, turned around, and once again swung his knife at Li Cunxu's waist.
The two exchanged blows with swift and fierce movements, each move carrying immense power.
The horses' hooves kicked up clouds of dust, mixed with sparks from clashing weapons, creating a truly spectacular scene.
Just as Li Cunxu and Yelü Deguang were engaged in a fierce battle.
When Yelü Deguang was struggling to hold on, a Khitan general finally couldn't restrain himself and charged into the battlefield on horseback.
He held a heavy black iron spear, and the blade exuded a chilling aura.
"Prince Jin, today I will show you what a true Khitan man is!"
With a furious roar, the Khitan swung his heavy sword down, aiming directly at Li Cunxu's back.
Li Cunxu sensed the danger and quickly pulled on the reins, bringing the horse to a sudden stop, narrowly avoiding the attack.
However, how could Yelü Deguang give him a chance to catch his breath?
He squeezed the horse's flanks with both legs, and his warhorse leaped into the air.
It flew directly over Yelü Deguang's head and launched a fierce attack on Li Cunxu's side.
"This is outrageous!"
Seeing that it was two against one, Qi Yuxuan secretly drew his sword and was about to step forward, but was pulled back by someone next to him.
That person was Leng Feng.
Leng Feng said, "I'll do it."
Leng Feng took Qi Yuxuan's sword and flew towards Yelü Deguang's camp.
He kicked a Khitan cavalryman who was watching the battle off his horse, then spurred his horse forward.
His figure streaked across the sky like a black lightning bolt.
Leng Feng gripped the horse's belly slightly with his legs, the long sword in his hand gleaming coldly in the sunlight.
His eyes, sharp as an eagle's, were fixed on the target ahead—a general in the Khitan camp.
With a crisp whistle, the warhorse shot off like an arrow, its hooves flying and kicking up clouds of dust.
The wind howled past, his clothes fluttered, but it did not affect his focus and calmness in the slightest.
Thus, the two-on-two teams were separated.
Li Cunxu and Yelü Deguang clashed, while Leng Feng engaged in a fierce battle with a Khitan general.
Li Cunxu deflected the spear shaft of the Khitan general with a single thrust.
"Good skill!"
Yelü Deguang exclaimed in admiration, then raised his sword to meet the challenge.
Li Cunxu moved with agility and ease, and even when facing a formidable enemy, he remained completely at ease.
He parried and blocked left and right, occasionally even managing to counterattack, which made people admire his strength.
As time went on, the battle between the four became increasingly fierce.
The sounds of horses' hooves, neighing, and clashing weapons mingled together, as if playing a passionate battle song.
Li Cunxu's spear was like a venomous snake's tongue, and every strike was incredibly accurate.
Leng Feng's heavy sword was like a thunderbolt, so powerful and heavy that it was difficult to defend against.
Yelü Deguang, on the other hand, displayed the fierce and valiant nature of a man from the grasslands.
No matter what kind of attack they face, they can always skillfully defuse it and seize the opportunity to counterattack.
Suddenly, Li Cunxu spurred his horse around to Yelü Deguang's back, and thrust out his spear like a meteor.
At the same time, Leng Feng launched a fierce attack from the front, slashing his heavy sword at the head of the Khitan general.
Yelü Deguang and the Khitan generals were driven into a corner and had no choice but to grit their teeth and fight back.
"Ding-dong!"
With a loud bang, the weapons collided, sparks flying everywhere.
To be continued in the next chapter!
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