Chapter 86: Guan Yu Battles Zhang Liao (Part 2)

  Two horses intersecting.

  Zhang Hua went all out, his spear shot out like a dragon leaping out of water, breaking through the air and arriving in an instant.

  Guan Yu's anger burst forth as he struck out with his crescent moon blade, its sweep like a great bird spreading its wings, the golden wind striking his face.

  The gun points at Guan Yu's heart and mouth, the knife chops Zhang Fei's shoulder head.

  Guan Yu was really angry, the majestic and powerful Guandao seemed like nothing, he would rather be stabbed by Zhang Xiu's spear than not cut Zhang Xiu in half with one slash of his blade, to prove that Yuan Shao was blind, to prove that he and his brothers deserved anyone's respect.

  A surging battle intent, like a raging fire, added several degrees of scorching heat to his blade intent.

  The crescent moon blade was a foot away from Zhang Liao's shoulder, and the King of Kings spear had already pierced Guan Yu's chest armor. Just as the spearhead touched the chest armor, something strange happened. A layer of aura that seemed to exist and not exist surged out, and the King of Kings spear encountered an invisible resistance, sliding off the chest armor with a screeching sound, sparks flying everywhere, illuminating Guan Yu's red face and the murderous intent in his phoenix eyes.

  Zhang Hua was shocked, his eyes wide with wonder. Guan Yu's protective aura had actually become so strong that it could take on a physical form and push away the tip of his own spear?

  Guan Yu smiled, and his crescent moon blade flashed down. Although he had been prepared, he hadn't been stabbed through the chest by Zhang Fei's spear, but for him, having his armor grazed by the spearhead was a very humiliating thing; if he didn't behead Zhang Fei on the spot, he wouldn't be able to clear this shame.

  However, Guan Yu also miscalculated. Just as he thought he had the upper hand, Zhang Liao's horse suddenly took a step to the side, barely avoiding Guan Yu's deadly blow. The tip of the crescent moon blade swept past Zhang Liao's shoulder, and the raised shoulder ornament was cut off, flying into the air.

  In an instant, the two horses crossed each other.

  Zhang Huai stroked his shoulder armor, and a cold sweat broke out all over his body. He now knew that either Lü Bu had not been using his full strength, or Lü Bu was no match for Guan Yu. Guan Yu, who had realized his destiny, far surpassed him in both speed and physical strength. If it weren't for the tacit cooperation between him and his warhorse, and his subconscious use of the planned evasive action, he would have been cut in two by Guan Yu's single slash just now.

  Guan Yu was anxious and worried. He relied on the powerful true energy of his bodyguard, risking being stabbed in the heart by Zhang Liao, to lure Zhang Liao into making a move, hoping to win with one blow. Just as he was about to succeed, he unexpectedly dodged past him again. Although he cut off a piece of Zhang Liao's chest armor, he still had the upper hand, but for him, not beheading Zhang Liao was a failure.

  What he can't accept most is failure.

  This is the first time since his debut that he failed to defeat an opponent within two rounds.

  Guan Yu was enraged, turned his horse around and accelerated again.

  Zhang Hua simultaneously urged his horse to charge forward.

  Lü Bu let out a sigh of relief, having just witnessed the scene clearly and knowing how dangerous Zhang Fei was. However, he was more worried that Zhang Fei's courage had been shattered by Guan Yu. His martial arts skills could be improved with practice, but if his courage was broken, this person would be completely useless.

  Now Zhang Xiu dares to launch another charge, with a strong desire for battle, which is a good thing.

  Lü Bu took down his carved bow and nocked an arrow. He didn't intend to shoot Guan Yu with a cold arrow, but rather to save Zhang Liao's life when necessary.

  On the city wall, Liu Biao held his breath. He was too far away from the battlefield and couldn't see the specific details clearly, but he saw that Zhang Fei faced Guan Yu with a completely different ease compared to when he faced the two Yuan generals before. It can be imagined that Guan Yu's strength is absolutely not comparable to ordinary people. He should be similar to Lü Bu.

  What surprised him even more was that although he couldn't see the faces of the two men clearly, he could vaguely make out a semi-transparent thing on Guan Yu's body, like a soap bubble, wrapping Guan Yu inside it, twisting and changing with every movement, as if it were alive. In his haste, Liu Bei couldn't quite tell what it was, but he had an idea of what it might be.

  He had heard Zhang Liao and Lü Bu mention that this was the true energy of a warrior's bodyguard, which could only be materialized when one reached a high level of cultivation. The fact that Zhang Liao could react to the Halberd of the Tyrant King was due to the effect of his bodyguard true energy. However, at this moment, no such materialized bodyguard true energy could be seen on Zhang Liao's body.

  Liu Bian had never seen Lü Bu before either.

  Guan Yu's state has reached this point, and it is possible that he even surpasses Lü Bu? Lü Bu had long been enlightened to his fate, could Guan Yu also be enlightened to his own fate and entered the realm of a demigod? If so, then his ability to take Yan Liang's head in the midst of ten thousand soldiers may not just be due to luck.

  Liu Bei became somewhat worried. Not only was he worried about Zhang Fei, but also for Lü Bu. He had prepared to order Zhang Fei to retreat several times, but the words reached his lips and he swallowed them back. It wasn't that he was heartless, it was just that he saw Zhang Fei still charging at Guan Yu time and again.

  Perhaps this is his chance to break through. Zhang Jue's last breakthrough was due to a battle with Lü Bu. Perhaps this battle can also make him truly understand his fate and enter the realm of a demigod.

  With a broad view of the world, such opportunities are rare, and Zhang Xiu himself cannot bear to let it go, which is why he launched a charge again and again.

  He stared intently at the battlefield, not even daring to blink. He didn't notice that his whole body was tense, his eyes wide open, like a tiger ready to pounce, and also like a giant dragon raising its head, ready to roar at any moment.

  Guan Yu's forehead was beaded with sweat, and he felt somewhat anxious.

  Zhang Hu was not his match, but he fought to the death without retreating, launching attack after attack. He had enough strength to cut down Zhang Hu from horseback, but each time he fell short by a hair's breadth, sometimes because of **'s inadequate support, and sometimes because Zhang Hu was too cunning, relying on his exquisite horsemanship, often making an impossible move half a step ahead, letting him gain the upper hand.

  But the most important reason is not Zhang Xiu, but two auras from outside the battlefield.

  A gust of air came from Lü Bu's swift arrow. He saw Lü Bu, and also saw the carved bow in Lü Bu's hand, knowing what he was thinking. Lü Bu's will to fight was strong, tightly locked onto him, ready to strike at any moment, making it impossible for him to go all out, having to reserve some strength to counter Lü Bu's cold arrows.

  However, compared to the war intent that had been projected from the top of Xingyang City, Lü Bu's war intent was strong but not enough to make Guan Yu feel shocked. The city wall was too far away, and Guan Yu couldn't see clearly where this war intent came from, but he knew very well that being able to lock his war intent onto him at such a distance was something no ordinary person could do. Even someone who had already broken through like himself couldn't do it. What kind of person would have such a profound state? If he were to face off against such a person, how many rounds could he last?

  In the midst of their battle, Guan Yu and Zhang Liao exchanged over thirty blows. After more than thirty full-force clashes, even a swift shadow would feel somewhat tired, let alone Zhang Liao's mount. Zhang Liao reined in his horse, took a glance, and shouted:

  "We'll fight again tomorrow!"

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