Nine dragons fight for the throne, I don't want to sit on this throne

Love rivals are extremely jealous when they meet.

Cao Zhi angered Ran Ming because of a disagreement.

The figure moved quickly, with a protective heart, and stabbed forward with a spear.

Unexpectedly, Cao Zhi stood still without dodging or avoiding, and said calmly: "General Dian, stop him!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a burly, bald general rushed out from behind him, holding a halberd.

"Qiang!"

The halberd blocked the spear, and several sparks flew out, actually blocking Ran Ming's attack!

Even Chu Ning couldn't help but look sideways!

Since Ran Ming made his debut, apart from Guan Yun and Zhao Yu who were able to fight him, he had never seen anyone who could confront Ran Ming head-on.

"Hahahaha, ok, very good, what's your name?"

"Dian Wei!" The man said in a deep voice, not daring to be careless.

"I'm itching to do it, can you play with me for a few moves?"

Ran Ming was not surprised but happy, with a look of seeing prey in his eyes.

With a spin of the spear in his hand, the two men separated instantly, but Ran Ming swept out with his right foot.

Unexpectedly, the guard seemed to have anticipated this. He suddenly jumped up, avoiding the spear and smashing it down with the halberd in his hand.

"Well done!"

Ran Ming laughed wildly and blocked with the spear in both hands!

"Qiang!"

Suddenly, the ground where Ran Ming was standing sank three feet, and cracks continued to spread like a spider web.

"Humph!"

Ran Ming shouted angrily, exerted force with both arms, pushed Dian Wei away with a sudden force, and then leaped forward to kill.

The spear was as fast as the wind and as quick as lightning, one move faster than the other, making it difficult to keep up.

The long spear was as heavy as a mountain, and he was calm and composed. Whether attacking or retreating, he never lost the upper hand.

The two men fought fiercely, the fight got faster and faster, and the clanging sounds were endless.

As the host, Huo Quji not only did not stop them, but watched the fierce fight between the two with great interest.

Chu Ning put his hands behind his back, his face calm, but he was surprised in his heart.

Dian Wei's martial arts could actually compete with Ran Ming's. Whether in terms of strength or speed, the two were on the same level.

It is not easy to determine the winner, unless it is a life-and-death duel!

Cao Zhi on the other side was also surprised at this moment.

Dian Wei was the most powerful general of the Wei State. He killed countless enemy generals on the battlefield with his long spear.

Now, a guard beside Chu Ning could actually fight with the Dian Wei like this.

At this moment, he put away his contempt for Chu Ning.

While he was lost in thought, he suddenly heard two people who were fighting fiercely at the scene shouting angrily. Their spears and halberds collided, and the two men were actually knocked back several steps by each other.

Just as the two were about to rush forward, Huo Quji finally spoke.

"Two generals!"

Huo Quji leaped up and came between the two men, saying with a smile: "You both have the power to defeat thousands of men, but this is the capital of our dynasty. If we continue to fight, it will only make our Han Dynasty lose face."

"If you two are interested, how about not competing at the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet and calling it a day?"

Huo Quji even thought it was unlikely that the two would give up, so he deliberately arranged a special time for them to continue the competition.

If anyone loses a martial arts competition at the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet, it will be extremely humiliating.

After all, all dynasties were invited to the Empress Dowager’s birthday banquet!

No one can afford to lose!

Chu Ning sensed the trap in Huo Quji's words, raised his eyebrows, and just as he was about to speak, Ran Ming snorted coldly:

"You said it, you can't lie to me!"

Huo Quji said proudly: "I never lie!"

After he finished speaking, he turned to look at Dian Wei and asked, "What do you think, General Dian Wei?"

Dian Wei frowned and turned to look at Cao Zhi behind him.

He was just a general, and it was not his turn to make the decision on such matters. He had to seek Cao Zhi's opinion.

Cao Zhi smiled calmly: "Since it is the Marquis of Guanjun who invited us, how can General Dianwei spoil the fun?"

"Hahahaha, okay, this matter is settled!"

Huo Quji laughed loudly: "Next, please invite the two princes into the city. I will welcome you!"

Cao Zhi glanced at Chu Ning, smiled contemptuously, and was about to mock him.

But this time, before he could speak, Chu Ning smiled and said, "The Champion Marquis is very busy, I'm afraid he has other important things to do, so I won't bother you."

"Besides, I have always liked fighting on the battlefield, not the literary and artistic flourishes."

After saying this, Chu Ning bowed to Huo Quji, then turned and left.

But after taking two steps, Cao Zhi said coldly: "Stop, are you talking about me?"

Chu Ning didn't even turn his head: "If you think it is, then it is~"

"Humph, I will not argue with a vulgar person like you!"

Cao Zhi narrowed his eyes, and a hint of coldness flashed across his face: "However, since our guards are going to compete at the Empress Dowager's banquet, why don't you and I have a fight too?"

Chu Ning, who was about to leave, raised his eyebrows, turned around and stared at Cao Zhi with a sneer: "You are a scholar, do you want to compete with a rough man like me?"

"What? Are you scared?"

Cao Zhi narrowed his eyes and said sarcastically, "Don't worry, I won't take advantage of you. How about a contest of both civil and military skills?"

He was worried that Chu Ning didn't dare to compete with him in literary talent, and even wanted to compete with Chu Ning in martial arts.

He is just an illegitimate child of common origin, and has been a prince for only two years. Even if he has some abilities, how can he be his opponent?

Whether in literary talent or martial arts, he would crush Chu Ning and make Chu Ning look bad in front of the envoys from various countries!

If anyone dares to snatch the woman he likes, he will prove to Shen Wanying that you must be blind to fall for someone like Chu Ning!

I finally got the chance to be an envoy to the Han Dynasty, but I didn't expect to meet Chu Ning. If I can make Chu Ning look bad, not only can I enhance my prestige and show off in front of everyone, but I can also strike a blow at Chu Ning, killing two birds with one stone!

But Chu Ning sneered after hearing this: "I don't even bother to compete with you!"

"Disdain?"

Cao Zhi smiled contemptuously: "You are afraid!"

"That's right. A bastard like you can only show off your might in the Chu State. In front of me, you have revealed your true colors!"

"afraid?"

Chu Ning seemed to be irritated, with a hint of anger on his face: "I just think that such a game with no stakes is meaningless!"

"A bet?"

Cao Zhi rolled his eyes and chuckled, "That's easy. You and I both brought birthday gifts. How about this: if you lose, you give me your Chu gift."

"What if you lose?" Chu Ning asked back.

"I will give you the gift from my Wei Kingdom!" Cao Zhi looked righteous.

"very good!"

Chu Ning raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a hint of amusement, and turned to look at Huo Quji: "Marquis Guanjun, you heard it, this is what King Chen wanted, I didn't force him, right?"

Huo Quji laughed: "Your Highnesses want to compete, this is a great thing. The Empress Dowager of our dynasty likes to watch others compete the most."

"How about this, I will report this matter to the higher-ups, and we will start the birthday celebration with a competition between the four of you, how do you think?"

Chu Ning shrugged: "I have no objection, but I don't know if King Chen dares to do it?"

The provocative words almost made Cao Zhi laugh.

"Will the King be afraid?"

Cao Zhi sneered: "I hope your hands will be as hard as your mouth now!"

Chu Ning laughed: "In this case, the matter is settled. Ran Ming, enter the city!"

At the command, the Chu troops entered the city first.

Cao Zhi stared at Chu Ning's departing back, a fierce look on his face.