——Luya Mountain.
As a towering mountain range between the West River Commandery and Taiyuan Commandery.
If Gu Chen and Huangfu Song wish to attack Taiyuan Commandery and directly capture the important town of Jinyang in Bingzhou State, they must pass through Lishi and take the mountain road through Ziyi County.
But for both of them.
Taking the mountain road directly through Luya Mountain is bound to be a highly risky move.
News of Lu Bu’s return as reinforcent had already been relayed.
His reputation is now extrely resounding.
Defeating the White Horse Righteous Followers.
This is undoubtedly a feat that can spread throughout the entire land.
Neither Huangfu Song nor Gu Chen has encountered Lu Bu before, so they naturally choose to proceed with caution.
Under the suggestion of Gu Chen.
The two decided to split their forces once again.
One led by Gu Chen advancing directly through Luya Mountain to reach Jinyang.
Another led by Huangfu Song veering around Luya Mountain, directly attacking Yan Sect to advance into Taiyuan from another route.
Ma Chao, of course, followed Gu Chen.
Under his command were almost all elite Qiang cavalry, not adept at siege warfare, and could only unleash their full potential in direct charge battles.
And he was even more eager to see firsthand how formidable the recently fad Lu Bu truly was.
——The army set out.
Gu Chen’s current military command is undoubtedly at the top tier.
Even though scouts had brought back information.
Saying that Lu Bu had set up formations on the entire Pingtao Plain, seemingly intending to confront him head-on.
But Gu Chen did not take this lightly either.
What if this was a deliberate formation set by Lu Bu?
He divided his army into three units, with Ma Chao leading the vanguard, while he led the main army in the rear, and a part of the elite force was held in reserve at the back.
He had even considered whether Lu Bu might use tactics like fire attacks, thoroughly scouting the entire terrain of Luya Mountain.
Ensuring everything was foolproof.
Only then did he lead the army out.
It must be said, Gu Chen’s various actions, if facing other commanders, would certainly be effective.
But facing soone like Lu Bu—one could only say he was overthinking it.
Along the entire Luya Mountain route, Lu Bu had set no ambush.
This was evidently a good thing.
But Ma Chao was sowhat angered.
In his view, Lu Bu’s actions were a sign of disdain towards him.
He had already charged in, and yet the opponent had rely set up formations, assuming a posture of waiting for him to attack.
Is this not an insult?
When had Ma Chao ever suffered such disdain?
Without even waiting to request a battle from Gu Chen, the mont he led his troops out of Luya Mountain route, Ma Chao led his n directly into the charge.
.....
——Pingtao Plain.
Indeed, Lu Bu had set his entire camp there to engage in direct battle.
In fact, it wasn’t that no generals suggested setting an ambush in Luya Mountain.
Whether it was Zhang Liao or Gao Shun, many had ntioned this successively.
But Lu Bu paid no heed.
Because in his eyes, he, Lu Bu, was invincible worldwide.
Why bother with deceitful plots?
He could defeat any invading enemy head-on!
"Report!!"
The urgent shouts echoed throughout the camp: "Report to the General, the enemy is approaching, challenging us!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Bu, who was drinking, imdiately showed excitent: "Oh? Who is it that challenges us?"
"This person claims to be Ma Chao."
"Ma Chao?" Lu Bu frowned slightly, looking at the generals in the tent, "Who is this Ma Chao?"
"General."
Having already gathered intelligence on the enemy, Zhang Liao stepped forward and cupped his hand, saying, "This man is quite renowned in Liangzhou State."
"Rumored to be invincible in valor, and many Qiang people even regard him as the Celestial General of Divine Might."
——Celestial General of Divine Might!
This title seed to provoke Lu Bu, who almost instantly stood up.
"How dare he!"
Lu Bu furiously exclaid, "Even I, the mighty Lu Bu, have never claid such a title as Celestial General."
"Where does this Ma Chao get his audacity?"
"Bring my Fangtian Halberd, I will personally et this Ma Chao."
If it were soone without much reputation, Lu Bu might not even bother to go personally.
But the title of Celestial General of Divine Might genuinely provoked Lu Bu.
"All generals, heed my command!"
"Lead the troops to battle with , I will cut down this Ma Chao to instill fear in the enemy’s hearts!"
Lu Bu’s expression remained as confident as ever.
Upon hearing this, the generals and soldiers had no hesitation, imdiately bowing to Lu Bu with a unified voice:
"Yes!!!"
This was consistently Lu Bu’s style.
Whenever a major battle comnced, he would personally don his armor and lead the elite cavalry in a charge.
He could often first kill the enemy’s general, intimidating the opposing army, and thus achieving unyielding success.
The great battle began.
Lu Bu rode out from the camp, holding his Fangtian Halberd, and as soon as he reached the front lines, he noticed Ma Chao.
"Hey!"
"Young Ma Chao, are you aware of my, Lu Bu’s, illustrious na?"
He roared with a thunderous voice.
Ma Chao wasted no words, flicking up his lance, pointing straight at Lu Bu: "Young Lu Bu, you patricidal fiend?"
"Where is your fa?"
Lu Bu’s expression instantly froze.
He was now most resentful of others calling him a patricide.
"You ask for death!"
He shouted furiously, charging forward.
And Ma Chao, showing no fear, t him head-on.
In front of all the officers and soldiers, the two clashed.
Clang!!!
Clang!!!
The sounds of clashing weapons echoed continuously.
The two had just begun their battle, yet it was extraordinary.
Whether it was Lu Bu or Ma Chao, every move they made was a lethal strike.
Unconsciously, Ma Chao’s expression beca serious.
Though they had just crossed blows, he had already recognized Lu Bu’s strength.
This man’s bravery was no re reputation!
Lu Bu felt the sa.
However, his expression grew even more excited; his Fangtian Halberd swung expansively.
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