novelSusiti Chapter 86: A skilled archer like Chang Yuchun, Shi Kai'en's divine spear annihilates the
Chapter 86: A skilled archer like Chang Yuchun, Shi Kai'en's divine spear annihilates the
If it were someone else, they might actually have managed to infiltrate the henchmen and then disappear without a trace under the cover of darkness.
Unfortunately, he encountered Chang Yuchun.
[Ding-dong, Chang Yuchun's skill "Skillful Archery" has been activated;]
Archery Skill: This skill cannot be awakened by those who are not skilled in archery. It comes from the skill "Flying Shot" and can be further advanced to "Divine Archer". The specific effects of awakening the skill vary from person to person.
Effect 1: When using a bow and arrow against an enemy, your own attack power instantly increases by 6. After the arrow is fired, your attack power is restored.
Effect 2: If an opponent is wounded, the opponent's attack power will be randomly reduced by 1-3 points depending on the severity of the wound.
According to historical records, Chang Yuchun was skilled in archery with the strength of an ape and could draw a bow weighing 300 jin (approximately 150 kg), making his archery skills unparalleled at the time.
In particular, Chang Yuchun proved his strength in the Battle of Poyang Lake, wounding Zhang Dingbian, a fierce general under Chen Youliang, with an arrow.
At that time, Zhu Yuanzhang's ship was stranded due to running aground, but his accurate archery delayed Zhang Dingbian's attack and bought crucial time for reinforcements to come to his rescue.
It could be said that if it weren't for that arrow, Old Zhu might have really died at Zhang Dingbian's hands.
During the Battle of Ta'erwan in the Northern Expedition, Chang Yuchun killed the vanguard of the Yuan army with a single arrow and led his troops to break through the enemy lines. People at the time praised him for his "unparalleled bravery and strength, and his superb archery skills."
It is clear that Chang Yuchun was not only a master marksman, but also an excellent archer.
[Ding dong, Chang Yuchun's skill "Skillful Archer" effect 1 activated. After wielding a bow and arrow against an enemy, his own martial prowess instantly increases by 6. After the arrow is fired, his martial prowess is restored. Therefore, Chang Yuchun's current martial prowess has increased to 120.]
"call out……"
A faint sound of an arrow leaving the bowstring echoed across the battlefield.
Immediately afterward, a scream rang out. It turned out that the bandit leader who had been fleeing on horseback had been shot through the back by Chang Yuchun's spear and fell to the ground, where he was trampled to death by the chaotic horses.
After killing the enemy general with an arrow, Chang Yuchun ignored the remaining two, as Ning Bobiao and Ning Boyan had already stopped them.
With the strength of the two brothers, how could these two bandit leaders, who were terrified, possibly resist them? In the blink of an eye, they became their dead under the gun.
"Kill them all! Don't let any of these bandits escape!" On the battlefield, Chang Yuchun roared with wide eyes.
The iron cavalry swept across like a tidal wave, and wherever they went, the mountain bandits cried out in despair, their ranks instantly routed.
Seeing his men being slaughtered by the Laiyang army like wheat, Xu Qiu's eyes turned bloodshot with rage. He brandished his ghost-head saber, cleaving through the attack of a cavalryman, and roared fiercely, "What's the panic? Hold on! It's just an ambush! Follow me and fight your way out!"
But his roar had no effect; panic spread among the bandits like a plague.
Some dropped their weapons and knelt down to beg for mercy, while others turned to flee back into the mountains, only to be overtaken by galloping cavalry and cut down by a single blow.
Jiang Ce rode his horse through the chaotic army, and with each swing of his spear, a man fell to the ground. His eyes were like torches, fixed on Xu Qiu, who was being protected by his personal guards.
[Ding dong, Chen Ba's current five-dimensional attributes are: Command 72, Strength 99, Intelligence 52, Politics 33, Charisma 58;]
[Ding dong, Lianjiang's current five-dimensional attributes are: Command 76, Strength 98, Intelligence 60, Politics 42, Charisma 75;]
With a Heavenly-level general, a top-tier peak general, a top-tier late-stage general, and several top-tier leaders, it must be said that this band of bandits is indeed quite powerful.
However, in front of oneself, it is nothing special.
"kill."
With a furious shout, Jiang Ce immediately reined in his horse, which reared up and let out a loud neigh.
After showing off for a bit, Jiang Ce suddenly jerked his spear, the tip of which conjured several afterimages, like venomous snakes spitting their tongues, aimed straight at Xu Qiu's face.
[Ding dong, host skill 'Fighter' effect 1 activated. After this skill effect is activated, your own attack power increases by 7;]
Host's base combat power is 99, Supreme Returning Origin Spear +1, Thunder Steed +1, 'Holy Monarch' +2, current combat power value increased to 110;
"not good."
Upon sensing the aura emanating from his opponent, Xu Qiu was startled. He hadn't expected that a top-tier peak expert could unleash such power, and he was caught off guard by Jiang Ce's sudden attack.
In a moment of panic, Xu Qiu hastily swung his ghost-head saber to parry.
With a loud "clang," sparks flew everywhere. Under the impact of Jiang Ce's warhorse, he felt a sharp pain in his hand, his ghost-head saber almost flew out of his hand, and his whole body was shaken so badly that his blood and qi surged, and he almost fell off his horse.
"How is that possible?"
Xu Qiu was utterly shocked. He never expected that Jiang Ce, at such a young age, would possess such formidable martial arts skills. With only the strength of a top-tier expert, he was able to unleash such powerful force.
Before he could react, Jiang Ce had already made his move again.
[Ding dong, host skill 'Fighter' effect 2 activated. When there is no fear, the attack power of all opponents can be randomly reduced by 1 to 4 points depending on their attack power.]
Currently, Xu Qiu's martial prowess is suppressed by 3 points. Xu Qiu's own martial prowess is reduced by 3, his base martial prowess is 101, his Iron Demon Head Saber is increased by 1, and his current martial prowess has decreased to 99.
Jiang Ce's gun was too fast, so fast that Xu Qiu had no chance to react. Just as Xu Qiu was about to die under Jiang Ce's gun, Chen Ba, who was right behind Xu Qiu, finally made his move.
[Ding dong, Chen Ba's skill 'Valiant' effect 1 activated. After this skill effect is activated, his own attack power increases by 4, his base attack power is 98, and his current attack power value increases to 102;]
It was Chen Ba's crucial strike that saved Xu Qiu's life.
"You thieving general, cease your rampage here."
Seeing that Xu Qiu had two more generals beside him, Shi Kaien, who was guarding Jiang Ce, immediately brandished his spear and charged forward, riding his horse to block Jiang Ce's path.
"Your Highness, leave these three scoundrels to me," Shi Kaien said, then prepared to charge out on his horse, but was stopped by Jiang Ce.
"General Shi, I'll leave these two top-tier fighters to you. As for Xu Qiu, consider him my practice target," Jiang Ce said. It sounded like a suggestion, but his words revealed an undeniable firmness.
"this……"
After thinking it over, Shi Kaien did not continue to persuade him, as he was quite aware of his lord's strength.
Even if an ordinary Heaven-level general could defeat him, it would take a long time. By then, he would have already killed the two bandits.
Even if problems arise along the way, they can be dealt with in time. Therefore, Shi Kaien did not continue to try to dissuade him, but instead spurred his horse to charge towards the other two.
In his eyes, two top-tier generals were nothing more than ants.
[Ding-dong, Shi Kane's skill 'Divine Shot' has been activated;]
Divine Gun: This skill is an advancement of 'Gun Might', and the specific effects of awakening this skill vary from person to person;
Effect 1: After this skill effect is activated, the user's attack power increases by 4;
Effect 2: The more you fight, the stronger you become. Each time this effect is activated, your attack power increases by 2. It can be activated three times in a row.
Effect 3: When fighting with all your might, you can randomly suppress your opponent's strength by 1 to 4 points.
Effect 4: When fighting against opponents who use spear-wielding generals, you can suppress their strength by an additional 2 points.
Shi Kaien: Command 92, Strength 104, Intelligence 65, Politics 62, Charisma 85;
Equipment: Brass Howling Spear +1, Lightning Chaser Steed +1;
Although Shi Kaien's peak martial prowess is only at the peak of the Heavenly level, this does not mean that he lacks the potential to grow into a Divine General.
After all, he is only twenty-five years old now, and there is still room for him to grow. As for whether he can grow to that level, it depends on his fate.
[Ding dong, Shi Kaien's skill 'Divine Spear' effect 1 and effect 2 have been activated in succession, so his own strength +4 +2;]
Shi Kai's base attack power is 104, with +2 from equipment and +2 from "Holy Ruler" rank, bringing his current attack power to 114.
"kill."
The sound of horses' hooves broke through the dust, and Shi Kaien's spear emerged like a dragon from the sea, its tip whistling as it thrust straight at Chen Ba on the left. After all, it was he who had just blocked a fatal blow for Xu Qiu.
"Are they taking advantage of me?"
When Chen Ba saw Shi Kaien riding towards him, he instinctively thought that his opponent was treating him like an easy target, so he immediately brandished his broadsword and charged at him.
A loud "clang" was heard, followed by the sound of metal clashing, and sparks flew everywhere after the weapons collided.
In the blink of an eye, Chen Ba felt a tremendous force travel along the blade. Immediately afterward, his tiger's mouth split open, blood gushing out, and the broadsword nearly flew out of his hand.
Having gained the upper hand in one move, Shi Kaien naturally pressed his advantage, flicking his wrist sharply, causing his spear to sink downwards and the shaft to sweep out, striking his opponent squarely in the ribs.
Chen Ba immediately groaned, then spat out blood and flew backward. However, before he could land, Shi Kaien had already spurred his horse to catch up, and with a flash of cold light from the tip of his spear, he pierced straight into Chen Ba's heart.
"How is that possible?"
Lianjiang, positioned on the right, was terrified to see Chen Ba, whose strength was not much different from his own, being easily killed by his opponent in less than three rounds. He dared not fight back and turned his horse to flee.
"drive……"
When it comes to life and death, so-called brotherhood is just bullshit.
In order to survive, Lianjiang disregarded his elder brother Xu Qiu and immediately spurred his horse to gallop away. The wind whistled in his ears, but he paid no attention and only hoped to escape to safety.
But Shi Kai's warhorse was a fine steed chosen from among thousands, its four hooves flying as if treading on the wind, and it caught up with him in just a few breaths.
Lianjiang heard the sound of horses' hooves getting closer and closer behind him. He suddenly hardened his heart, turned around abruptly, and swung the throwing knife at his waist.
[Ding-dong, Lianjiang's skill "Flying Knife" has been activated;]
Throwing Knife: Skilled users of hidden weapons have a chance to awaken this skill. The specific strength and effect of the awakened skill vary from person to person.
Effect 1: When throwing knives, martial prowess randomly increases by 1 to 5 points. Martial prowess is restored after the throwing knife attack ends.
(Note: The effect of this skill is affected by the base martial strength and the skill level of throwing knives. When the base martial strength or throwing knife skill is improved, the specific amplification effect will be increased to a certain extent.)
Effect 2: When throwing a knife, the opponent's combat power is reduced by 1 to 4 points depending on their level of vigilance towards the thrower. The effect disappears after the knife attack ends.
Effect 3: When an opponent is wounded, Effect 2 can be activated continuously until it is fully charged.
Lianjiang was not from the official military; he learned the ways of the martial arts world, so he naturally became skilled in throwing knives and other concealed weapons.
Especially now, at this critical juncture, he would not overlook this unique skill.
[Ding dong, Lianjiang's skill "Flying Knife" effect 1 and effect 2 are activated, increasing his own attack power by 5 and reducing Shi Kaien's attack power by 4 points;]
Lianjiang's base combat strength is 99, with "General" +3, and his current combat strength has increased to 107.
Shi Kai's own combat power -4, after being halved by "Holy Monarch" he recovers 2 points of combat power, his current combat power is restored to 112;
Throwing knives, as a type of concealed weapon, do not reduce the opponent's combat power based on their strength, but rather on their level of defense. At this moment, Shi Kaien was clearly unprepared for this, and thus lost four points of combat power in an instant.
However, under the protection of Jiang Ce, the Holy Ruler, he still managed to recover two points of martial prowess.
"A mere trifling skill..."
Although Shi Kaien was unprepared for this, it didn't mean that Lianjiang's throwing knife would hit him. Instead, Shi Kaien neither dodged nor avoided it, but instead swung his spear and knocked the throwing knife down.
Immediately afterwards, he used the spear in his hand as a javelin and then threw it out with a sudden thrust.
With a loud "thud," the spear pierced through Lianjiang's back. Lianjiang felt his body stiffen instantly, and before he could react, he fell off his horse, twitched a few times, and then fell silent.
"Whoa..."
At this moment, Shi Kaien pulled his spear from the corpse of Lianjiang, immediately reined in his horse, swept his gaze over the two corpses from his high position, and with a flick of his wrist, the blood on the tip of his spear splattered on the ground.