Chapter 4: The Blood Battle Against the Qin Army

Gao Yuan certainly understood that if he were entangled by four or five Qin soldiers, his fate would be sealed. Therefore, he could not afford to tend to his wounds and hurriedly moved to the other side, evading the attacks of these Qin soldiers. However, by this time, the Qin army had basically rushed to the front of Gao Yuan from both flanks, and more soldiers were continuously closing in on him.

After slaying the Qin soldier, Gaoyuan swiftly moved to the left. In a split second, he evaded the thrusts of two long swords, narrowly escaping between them. One of the swords even sliced a large gash in the fabric around his waist, yet he remained completely unharmed

In the blink of an eye, seven or eight Qin soldiers fell under the blade of Gao Yuan. At that moment, another squad of Qin troops charged forward, but Gao Yuan suddenly swung his sword. Although the Qin soldiers were still several meters away from him, more than ten of them seemed to be struck by the blade, blood gushing forth, their heads severed from their bodies, collapsing to the ground.

Although the plateau has undergone rigorous anti-strike training and being injured and beaten is a common occurrence, this arrow indeed inflicted a severe wound. Consequently, the plateau let out a painful groan, and beads of sweat as large as soybeans slid down his cheeks

Gao Yuan held a half of a gun barrel in his left hand, his body half-turned, and he thrust forcefully to the other side, piercing the chest of a Qin soldier wielding a sword. Subsequently, Gao Yuan swung his knife in a series of fierce strikes, killing three or four more Qin soldiers in quick succession

The plateau immediately turned around and ran into the woods on both sides of the main road, taking advantage of the cover provided by the trees, dodging left and right. By this time, he had already drawn the military knife that was strapped to his left calf.

Although at this moment Gao Yuan appeared completely different from just a moment ago, the Qin soldiers showed no fear and continued to charge forward towards Gao Yuan. Suddenly, six or seven long swords and spears, each from different directions, almost simultaneously thrust and slashed towards Gao Yuan

At that moment, Gao Yuan felt a searing pain in his back, and he could even sense the fresh blood flowing down his spine. Before Gao Yuan could catch his breath, he heard the sound of footsteps. He saw six or seven Qin soldiers approaching him from the other side, each wielding swords, spears, halberds, and other weapons.

After enduring more than ten blows, the plateau felt his consciousness becoming somewhat hazy, as if he could no longer even feel the pain. Yet, his right hand still tightly gripped the military knife, and a glimmer of clarity remained in his mind. He wondered if he was truly going to die inexplicably in this era. At that moment, a phrase suddenly emerged in his mind: "Fate is not yet determined; the future is to be created by oneself..."

Immediately following, the highland warrior swung his blade in a counterattack. The two Qin soldiers who had launched a surprise attack from behind each let out a scream, their heads, still adorned with helmets, soaring into the air amidst a shower of blood, while their headless bodies collapsed to the ground.

This change has occurred far too rapidly; just a moment ago, the plateau seemed to be on the brink of collapse, as if it had only one last breath left. Yet suddenly, it erupted once more, swiftly killing nearly a dozen Qin soldiers in an instant, so fast that not a single person could see clearly.

At that moment, a sharp sound "whoosh" was heard as an arrow flew in from the darkness on one side, striking the left thigh of the plateau and piercing it through.

This military knife cannot be used as a bayonet; it is primarily intended for environments where firearms and other hot weapons cannot be employed. However, in purely cold weapon scenarios, this military knife is not an ideal weapon. Although its hardness and sharpness far exceed those of weapons from this era, its length is insufficient, which is a critical disadvantage in cold weapon combat. Nevertheless, this is currently the only weapon available for use in the plateau, so despite knowing it is not very effective, it is the only option that can be utilized.

At that moment, a Qin soldier wielding a spear suddenly charged out from the side, the spear striking fiercely towards the plateau like a venomous snake

Gao Yuan threw away the handgun that had just fired its last bullet, striking a Qin soldier squarely on the forehead. Although the soldier was wearing a helmet, the force of the blow still caused him to scream in agony and fall to the ground, unable to rise.

Before the other Qin soldiers could react, Gao Yuan let out a beast-like howl, his eyes glowing with a crimson light, and charged towards the Qin army with his blade raised. This was Gao Yuan's first active attack against the Qin forces; prior to this, he had been evading and skirmishing with them.

Gao Yuan halted his movement, brandished his sword, and with a "crack," severed the tip of the long spear. He then swiftly advanced, delivering a diagonal slash. The Qin soldier let out a tragic scream as his chest armor was cleaved open, blood gushing forth like a fountain, and he fell backward onto the ground.

Despite Gao Yuan's desperate attempts to evade and maneuver, constantly changing his position and direction to prevent the Qin soldiers from surrounding him, he managed to maintain one-on-one or one-on-two combat. As a result, he killed more than ten Qin soldiers in total. Several times, at critical moments, he escaped from the encirclement formed by the Qin army. However, in this fierce battle, Gao Yuan himself sustained over ten injuries, and due to a series of intense movements, his wounds bled profusely. Consequently, his physical strength rapidly declined, and he was already experiencing increased heart rate and labored breathing. After defeating two more Qin soldiers, Gao Yuan seized an opportunity, resting one hand against a large tree, gasping for breath.

Although Gaoyuan still gritted his teeth and persisted, barely wielding his sword, he could only parry one strike. His left foot was already unable to exert force, and he was knocked down to the ground. Subsequently, four or five long spears from the troops struck down mercilessly at the fallen Gaoyuan.

Gao Yuan was momentarily taken aback, but at that moment, he suddenly felt a warmth in his chest, a surge of heat flowing from his chest into his limbs and bones, and then he felt a tremendous force surging within his body.

Among the Qin soldiers, many also saw that Gao Yuan was injured, and thus they shouted: "He has been shot with an arrow." "Go, kill him." "No, capture him alive, capture him alive." They also surrounded Gao Yuan.

This is a D95 model tiger tooth specialized combat knife, with an overall length of 45 centimeters, slightly longer than an A3 sheet of paper. The handle measures 13 centimeters, while the blade length is 32 centimeters, with a width of 4.7 centimeters. The thickness of the spine is 0.7 centimeters, and the total weight is 1.85 kilograms. It is made from 425 high-carbon steel, processed through forging, making it thick and sturdy, with a hardness of 58-60 HRC. Additionally, the edge has undergone localized heat treatment, resulting in a sharp blade with exceptional lethality. Each side of the blade features a blood groove, and there is a row of exceptionally sharp reverse serrations on the spine. If a bear were to be stabbed, it would undoubtedly be a one-hit kill.

However, just as these spears and swords were about to strike within one or two meters of Gao Yuan, everything seemed to slow down in his field of vision. Gao Yuan could clearly perceive the trajectory and speed of each weapon, determining which one would hit him first and what kind of damage it would inflict, while another would be slightly slower. To be precise, it was not that Gao Yuan saw it, but rather that all of this was reflected in his mind, including the two long halberds that were not within his line of sight but had pierced past his fingers, as well as how he could dodge and react along certain paths, as if it had been meticulously calculated by a computer. However, to be precise, it was not that Gao Yuan saw it, but rather that all of this was reflected in his mind, including the two long halberds that were not within his line of sight but had pierced past his fingers, as well as how he could dodge and react along certain paths, as if it had been meticulously calculated by a computer.

Only then did the figure on the plateau dodge the first long spear that was thrust towards him. With a swift motion of his military knife, a cold gleam flashed, and a gash appeared on the neck of the Qin soldier. Blood surged up from his throat and was violently expelled from his mouth

As soon as the plateau began to flee, the Qin army encircled from both sides. However, because the plateau was retreating in a zigzag pattern, by the time all the ammunition had been expended, the soldiers of the Qin army had nearly surrounded both sides of the plateau.

At this moment, the Qin soldiers saw that Gao Yuan was lying on the ground motionless and believed that even if he was not dead, he must be severely injured. Therefore, they all ceased their attacks. Two Qin soldiers approached, one on the left and one on the right, each grabbing Gao Yuan by his arms and lifting him off the ground. A few more Qin soldiers came over to pry open Gao Yuan's fingers and attempt to seize his military knife. During the recent battle, many Qin soldiers had clearly observed that although this knife was not long, it was extremely sharp, having already severed over twenty spears and swords. Thus, everyone knew it was a rare and excellent knife, and naturally, they all wanted to claim it for themselves.

With a clang, the two swords clashed, and both long swords were severed by the highland's military knife. The two Qin soldiers were taken aback and hurriedly stepped back. Just as the highland was about to pursue, a sudden pain struck his back. He quickly turned around and, without even looking, slashed backward with his knife. A scream was heard as half of the brain of the Qin soldier who had ambushed the highland, along with half of his helmet, was sent flying, spraying a burst of blood into the air.

Moreover, this time Gao Yuan was completely transformed from before, cutting into the ranks of the Qin army. His military saber danced, emitting a cold light like a silken thread, and with each swing, it produced a buzzing sound that pierced the air. The Qin soldiers were slaughtered, their flesh and blood flying, and their cries of agony echoed continuously. In the briefest moment, over twenty soldiers fell beneath Gao Yuan's blade, with severed limbs and broken arms scattered about, along with shattered swords and broken spears strewn across the ground

The figure on the plateau turned smoothly, evading a long sword aimed at him. Suddenly, he extended his left hand to grasp the spear shaft, while his right hand held the hilt of his saber. With a sharp "crack," he broke the spear shaft, and in one motion, he slashed with the saber. The chest armor of the Qin soldier holding the spear cracked, and blood gushed forth as he fell backward to the ground.

Call!

However, the sudden outbreak of the plateau did not instill fear in the Qin army. This was partly due to the strict military discipline of the Qin forces, where soldiers who fled the battlefield without authorization would inevitably face severe punishment, and their families would also share in the consequences. Additionally, the Qin state placed great emphasis on military merit; for ordinary citizens, achieving success in the military was the most direct, quickest, and perhaps the only path to ascend to the upper echelons of society. It is precisely because of these systems that the combat effectiveness of the Qin army was exceptionally strong, and their morale was exceedingly high, making them second to none among the various states.

At the moment when Gao Yuan killed the Qin soldier, two more Qin soldiers, armed with long swords, rushed over, each wielding their swords to stab and slash at Gao Yuan, pressing in closer.

At that moment, Gao Yuan suddenly swung his arms forcefully, and the two Qin soldiers holding his left and right hands felt themselves being thrown into the air by an immense force, flying outwards and colliding with six or seven Qin soldiers behind them. Several Qin soldiers who were trying to seize Gao Yuan's military knife were also startled, but before they could comprehend what was happening, they saw Gao Yuan swing his knife fiercely. In terms of both speed and strength, it was incomparable to what it had been just moments before. The few Qin soldiers had not yet grasped the situation when they let out a terrible scream, all meeting a gruesome end, their bodies severed from their heads. The few Qin soldiers who were attempting to snatch Gao Yuan's military knife were also taken aback, but before they could understand what was happening, they witnessed Gao Yuan's fierce knife strikes, which, in both speed and strength, were on an entirely different level compared to before. The few Qin soldiers still did not comprehend the situation when they screamed in horror, all meeting a tragic fate, their bodies severed from their heads.

Gao Yuan gritted his teeth, enduring the pain, and forced himself to take a few steps. However, after sustaining serious injuries, his speed was greatly affected, and as a result, he could no longer escape the encirclement of the Qin army, ultimately being surrounded by them. Several Qin soldiers rushed forward, each wielding swords and spears, attacking Gao Yuan with strikes and thrusts.