Eastern Han Dynasty, not the Three Kingdoms

Mi Dang's immediate defeat of Zhang Xiu emboldened him even more, and he acted recklessly on the battlefield. The Qiang soldiers, also inspired by his aura, enthusiastically waved their weapons, enthusiastically cheering for their Qiang prince.

Seeing this, Ma Chao's eyes flashed. He gave a flick of the reins with his right hand, and his steed shot out like an arrow, spear thrust out, charging into the battle array. Seeing Ma Chao personally taking the lead, Mi Dang roared with excitement, shouting, "Ma Chao, you're finally not a coward! Come on, fight me for three hundred rounds!" Ma Chao snorted coldly, saying nothing more, but simply thrust his spear forward to meet the enemy.

At the outset of the battle, Ma Chao didn't use his full strength, seemingly casually engaging Mi Dang with his spear tip, seemingly weak and feeble. Mi Dang, however, felt he had the upper hand and smug, feeling that Ma Chao was no match for him. A smug look spread across his face. However, after twenty or thirty rounds, Ma Chao's eyes suddenly focused, and his spear erupted with might like a dragon emerging from the sea. The shadows echoed, and each strike carried the force of thunder. Mi Dang was horrified, realizing he had underestimated Ma Chao. He could only barely withstand Ma Chao's full force, and he felt a deep sense of dread. But he was also incredibly stubborn, unwilling to lose face at this moment. He gritted his teeth and persevered, continuing the fierce battle with Ma Chao, though his movements were already somewhat flustered. Another twenty or thirty rounds passed, and beads of sweat formed on Mi Dang's forehead. Swinging his broadsword became increasingly labored, but he persevered, maintaining his stubborn resolve and unyielding spirit on the battlefield.

Surrounded by his generals, Mi Tang watched helplessly as Ma Chao overwhelmingly outnumbered Mi Dang. Furious, he quickly ordered his trusted officers to rescue Mi Dang. These officers understood his intention and quickly advanced, attempting to hold Ma Chao back so Mi Dang could escape. However, Mi Dang, feeling humiliated, immediately berated them, "Who ordered you to fight?" The officers struggled to fend off Ma Chao's fierce attacks, pleading with Mi Dang. But Mi Dang refused to accept defeat and continued to fight with all his might.

At that moment, Ma Chao saw five or six more generals approaching. He remained unfazed, instead shouting, "Good! Stay!" Ma Chao engaged these generals alone, spears flying. Seeing Mi Dang's unwillingness to retreat, and considering their superior numbers, the spear generals abandoned the idea of ​​shielding Mi Dang's escape and instead planned to dispatch Ma Chao with a few men. For a moment, the battlefield grew even more chaotic and intense.

Although the generals besieged Ma Chao, he remained calm. He wielded his spear like a dragon, constantly maneuvering flexibly in the battle. The five or six generals surrounded him, swords and spears raised, and launched a fierce attack on him.

A general, wielding a long sword, slashed at Ma Chao with a fierce gust of wind. Ma Chao's eyes fixed, and he leaned slightly to the side, thrusting out his spear. Just as the tip of his spear brushed past the sword, he thrust it sharply, nearly knocking it loose from his grasp. Simultaneously, another general's spear stabbed at his ribs like a venomous snake. Ma Chao reacted with remarkable speed, spinning and deflecting it with his spear. Mi Dang also seized the opportunity, swinging his broadsword at Ma Chao with a whirring sound. The pressure on Ma Chao doubled, but he remained composed.

Amidst the tight attack, Ma Chao remained vigilant. Suddenly, he spotted a general showing a flaw in his attack. Without hesitation, Ma Chao thrust his spear out with lightning speed, piercing the general's throat with pinpoint accuracy. The general collapsed, clutching his neck. But the other generals didn't retreat, attacking with even greater frenzy.

Ma Chao alternately deflected spears and parried broadswords, engaging them in a fierce struggle. Mi Dang's attacks grew increasingly ferocious, each blow carrying immense force, forcing Ma Chao to devote even more energy to countering him. A moment later, Ma Chao seized a fleeting opportunity, slashing out with his spear, sending another general flying. His forehead was slightly sweaty, but his gaze remained steadfast and sharp.

The remaining generals' attacks intensified, forming an impenetrable network with Mi Dang. However, Ma Chao, perceptive enough to detect their weaknesses in this tense battle, continued to engage them in a desperate struggle, his spear tip flashing with a cold gleam, each strike posing a formidable threat to the enemy generals. The battlefield was a scene of breathtaking cries of killing and the clashing of weapons.

Ma Chao showed no mercy to E He and Shao Ge, his spear wielding like a dragon as he engaged them in fierce exchanges. However, his attacks were actually avoiding their main attack. Occasionally, when their eyes met, they understood his intentions. They were merely making a show of fighting, seemingly fiercely, but in reality, they were not exerting their full strength.

Ma Chao seized the opportunity to slay several other Qiang generals one by one, leaving only E'he and Shao'ge protecting Mi'dang on the battlefield. Mi'dang gradually regained consciousness, and looking at the fallen spear generals and the invincible Ma Chao, he felt a deep fear. He considered leaving E'he and Shao'ge behind and escaping to his own camp. However, Ma Chao's attacks were incredibly powerful and impenetrable, leaving him no chance of escape.

Mi Dang's anxiety grew, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. He fought Ma Chao while searching for a possible opening, but Ma Chao's ghostly presence clung to him, preventing him from escaping. E He and Shao Ge could only grit their teeth and continue their fight with Ma Chao. They knew the situation was dire, but they were helpless. The entire battlefield was mired in a tense and stalemated atmosphere.

Mi Tang watched the battlefield unfold, his heart trembling with fear. He watched helplessly as Mi Dang, protected only by E He and Shao Ge, was held tightly by Ma Chao's fierce offensive, unable to escape. Mi Tang's heart was instantly filled with panic. Despite his usual extravagant lifestyle and numerous children, he still held Mi Dang in high regard. After all, this son was not only a skilled warrior, but had also been nurtured and raised by Mi Tang since childhood. If anything happened to Mi Dang, he would be heartbroken beyond words.

Mi Tang gritted his teeth and once again resolutely ordered his generals to march out immediately and do everything they could to rescue Mi Dang from his predicament. The generals watched Ma Chao's heroic and invincible performance on the battlefield. Although they were reluctant, they dared not disobey Mi Tang's orders and had no choice but to bite the bullet. Four or five generals rode their horses and quickly charged out.

On the Xiliang camp side, Pang De and others had been closely following the battlefield dynamics. They saw that Ma Chao had suppressed Mi Dang so much that he had almost no ability to fight back. When five or six generals came up, they originally planned to go out to share the pressure with Ma Chao. However, when they saw that Ma Chao not only handled it easily and effortlessly in a short period of time, but was also able to kill the enemy generals while being besieged, they decided to keep their troops in place for the time being, because they knew that Ma Chao's heroic performance was a great boost to the morale of their own camp.

Next, two generals, E'he and Shao'ge, advanced. However, since they had previously been in secret communication with Ma Chao, showing signs of colluding with Qu Kuan to surrender, everyone knew they wouldn't have much of an impact on Ma Chao, so the generals waited patiently. However, when they saw five more generals charging out of the enemy ranks, they began to worry. They feared Ma Chao would fight too long and exhaust himself. At this moment, Pang De and Xu Huang, unable to contain themselves any longer, shouted simultaneously, "How shameless these Qiang generals are!" Then, they both steed their warhorses and charged forward to meet Ma Chao.

Mi Dang, overcome with fear and weakened by Ma Chao's fierce attack, attempted to abandon E He and Shao Ge and flee. Ma Chao thrust another spear, but Mi Dang was unable to dodge and was forced to take the blow head-on. Stung, Mi Dang turned his horse and, without a backward glance, fled. Ma Chao considered giving chase, but then thought, Mi Dang was a man of courage but no strategy, and killing him would be irrelevant. This would give E He and Shao Ge an opportunity to gain a stronger foothold with the Qiang King. The more influence they had with him, the more powerful their attack would be if they turned against him. With this in mind, Ma Chao abandoned his pursuit of Mi Dang and pretended to be held back by E He and Shao Ge, allowing Mi Dang to escape back to his own camp. Seeing Mi Dang's flight and Ma Chao's deliberate let-off, E He and Shao Ge also pretended to put up a fierce resistance, holding Ma Chao back, and then each fled back to their own camp.