Chapter 6: Interception
Zhao Lan focused intently, remaining vigilant against a potential ambush
The man with steel teeth was furious, his anger causing his hair to stand on end, as his massive body collided with the warhorse
The giant stood on the ground like an old tree taking root, swinging his iron spear as he advanced.
Only one battle!
Suddenly, a powerful roar erupted from the hillside on the right side of the road
The giant man was dressed in coarse linen garments, with thick eyebrows slanting into his temples, eyes like copper bells, a dark face, and a full beard. At first glance, he exuded an aura of ferocity and ugliness. The giant man took off running, and in an instant, he had dashed onto the official road. As he sprinted, he held two large iron halberds in his left hand, while his right hand fluidly retrieved a smaller halberd from his back, and with a low shout, he hurled it forward.
A glint of brilliance flashed in Wang Lei's eyes as he picked up an arrow and placed it on the bowstring
The wheels turned as a horse-drawn carriage slowly made its way along the road at the foot of Yanlai Peak. The mountain path was rugged, and the carriage did not travel quickly, allowing the black-clad warriors armed with long spears to easily keep pace.
The giant roared fiercely as he swung down his iron spear with great force
Zhao Lan, with a look of helplessness, raised his head to the warriors guarding the carriage and shouted: "The lord has issued an order to quicken our pace. Everyone, stay alert. After we reach Ye County and meet with the Governor of Jizhou, Han Fu, we can rest properly."
A sharp voice emanated from the carriage, resembling that of a woman speaking, yet possessing a hint of ruggedness beyond that of a woman's voice
Elder brother, what should we do? Should we launch an attack immediately
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Clang!
A low shout rang out, and the bowstring released an arrow, shooting towards Zhang Cheng like a meteor chasing the moon
Zhao Lan raised his head to glance at the forest on the left hillside, fully aware that there were still people hiding in the shadows. He dispatched ten guards to protect Zhang Cheng, who had just dismounted from the carriage, and then turned his horse to face the burly man wielding an iron spear, shouting, "Stand aside, watch me slay the enemy!" Zhao Lan squeezed his legs against the horse's belly, and the steed surged forward like an arrow released from a bow, charging out in an instant
Zhao Lan shouted loudly, leveraging the power of the warhorse's charge, as the spear in his hand suddenly thrust forward
Middle
Die!
In the blink of an eye, the giant hurled eight small javelins. Each javelin was thrown with the speed of thunder, resembling a streak of dark light flashing through the air, all striking the guards protecting Zhang Cheng.
At this moment, Zhao Lan felt utterly devastated; was the giant before him even human?
At your command
In the carriage, a sharp and delicate voice echoed once more
Fall down!
An arrow pierced his body, and Zhang Cheng let out a terrible scream as he fell to the ground
Boom! Boom! Boom!
It seems that we have to take action now
The giant, seeing this, let out a hearty laugh and boldly approached, wielding an iron halberd in each hand.
Zhao Lan felt sore all over after the fall, but in the face of life and death, he rolled with all his might and fortunately dodged the man's spear thrust. Two black-clad warriors rushed in with their guns, and their iron spears thrust out in succession, barely blocking the giant's attack and saving Zhao Lan's life. Zhao Lan knew he could not win, and his warriors would also struggle to hold their ground, so he immediately commanded, "Form ranks, five in a row, divided into two lines, advance steadily and thrust."
Pfft
Zhao Lan, where have you arrived?
The six individuals acted immediately, and in an instant, a rumbling sound was heard.
Die!
Boom
Zhang Chenggou, the eunuch, accept your death
At this point, the black-clad warriors protecting Zhang Cheng and Zhao Lan had dwindled to just over ten. Wang Lei could see clearly from the hillside; he observed Zhao Lan calmly directing the warriors to counterattack while remaining vigilant against his ambush, and he couldn't help but admire him. If Zhao Lan had lost his composure, the situation would have been simple. However, Zhao Lan was a knowledgeable military strategist, and the black-clad warriors by his side were all fierce soldiers. Their coordinated attacks made it difficult for the continuously charging giant to achieve a breakthrough in a short time.
That man is holding back Zhang Cheng's guards; we still have a chance. Kill!
Wang Lei's eyes gleamed with ferocity as he brandished a steel knife and leaped forward. Following closely behind him, six brothers who had come with Wang Lei also charged out with steel knives in hand, shouting as they rushed down the mountain towards Zhang Cheng.
Immediately, another twelve individuals rushed forward
I do not care; regardless of the road conditions, I will travel at the fastest speed. The sooner we complete the task entrusted to us by our godfather, the sooner we can return to Luoyang to report back.
Zhao Lanxin was filled with fear and trepidation, hastily turning the horse's head in an attempt to flee
Kill
However, Wang Lei must kill Zhang Cheng
Wang Lei took a deep breath and commanded: "Rock attack!"
Pfft!!
The black-clad warrior holding a large gun immediately surrounded the carriage to prevent it from being attacked again
Zhang Chenggou, the eunuch, accept your death
Zhao Lan was greatly alarmed and hurriedly shouted: "Protect the esteemed one!"
Ten black-clad warriors rushed forward, forming two rows in the front and back.
The sound reverberated like thunder, echoing along both sides of the road
A neat sound emanated from the samurai
Unfortunately, there was not a trace of joy on Wang Lei's face. Although he had hit Zhang Cheng, it was not a fatal blow; it merely struck the left side of Zhang Cheng's chest. Seeing Zhao Lan and more than ten black-clad warriors quickly surround Zhang Cheng, Wang Lei sighed inwardly, lamenting the missed opportunity. The three large boulders soon fell to the ground, and with the opportunity vanished, Wang Lei's expression grew stern.
The thick iron spear and the large gun collided, sending sparks flying and a tremendous force radiating from the point of impact. Zhao Lan felt an unmatched powerful force surge towards him; the gun barrel trembled, and he was unable to maintain his grip, causing the large gun to fly out of his hands. Furthermore, the palm of his hand that held the gun barrel was shattered at the tiger's mouth, blood flowing freely.
Wang Lei's gaze fell upon the burly giant, his eyes filled with anticipation. If he could kill Zhang Cheng with this man, his task would be accomplished effortlessly.
Zhao Lan's hands trembled slightly as he stood under the protection of the black-clad warriors, vigilant against the archers in the forest to the left of the slope. Seeing that two rows of warriors were unable to subdue the giant ahead, and that they were even being suppressed, Zhao Lan made a decisive decision and shouted once more: "Six men to the left, three in a row; six men to the right, three in a row, resolve this as quickly as possible"
Zhao Lan shook the reins and approached the carriage, responding respectfully.
The sound of breaking through the air resounded once again
Three boulders of varying shapes came crashing down, their immense weight carrying a force of thousands of pounds, heading straight for the location of Zhao Lan and Zhang Cheng. Zhao Lan's expression changed drastically, and he shouted urgently, "Quick, cover the lord and help him evade!" Zhao Lan was also drenched in cold sweat from fear, hastily retreating alongside the warrior, but in their rush, Zhang Cheng's position was exposed.
Do not rush, wait a little longer
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The burly giant roared, and the sound resonated in the ears, buzzing.
Wang Lei was hidden in the forest, yet his eyes were fixed on the burly man charging out from the right hillside, a look of surprise in his eyes. According to the plan devised by Wang Lei, no one was to hold back the black-clad warriors under Zhang Cheng's command; it all depended on him taking action. Now, with the sudden appearance of a strong and formidable man, it would undoubtedly attract the main forces within Zhang Cheng's team, thereby alleviating the pressure on Wang Lei.
The sudden change disrupted Zhao Lan's plans and the arrangement of the books
On the hillside grass on the left side of the road, Wang Lei wore a look of deep regret. It was truly unfortunate that the first arrow failed to kill Zhao Lan. Beside Wang Lei were six brothers, all wielding steel knives. Their eyes reflected a hint of fear, but more so, a readiness to try their hand. They were all Wang Lei's trusted confidants, usually following him in playful skirmishes in Ye County, but this time they were engaged in a real fight.
Zhao Lan felt a surge of vigilance as he raised his head to gaze at the forest on his right. In that instant, a chill ran down his spine as he sensed a strong sense of danger approaching from behind. In a hurry, Zhao Lan swung his rifle and turned sharply to strike out. With a loud thud, an arrow shot from a distance was directly deflected.
The war horse fell to the ground, and Zhao Lan ended up covered in dust and dirt.
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An arrow shot forth, striking directly at the head of the horse pulling the cart. The arrowhead pierced through the skull, and warm, crimson blood immediately splattered. The warhorse shook its head, letting out a few faint whinnies, and in a moment, its massive body collapsed. The cart lost its balance, swaying uncontrollably, and sharp cries of alarm erupted from within.
Whoosh
My lord, we have arrived at Yanlai Peak, which is thirteen li away from Yexian. The road at the foot of Yanlai Peak is rugged and winding, with many hills and forests on both sides. Due to the road conditions and to prevent attacks from bandits, our speed has decreased. I ask for your understanding. Once we have completed this section of the journey, I will immediately accelerate our progress.