The Myth of Daqin: The Soul of Yi Xiaochuan

After settling down in Fan Mansion, Qin Yi, Xiang Yu and Xiang Zhuang often exchanged ideas with each other.

It was a beautiful day, and the three of them stood facing each other in the courtyard. Xiang Yu held a spear, the tip of which flashed with a cold light. His eyes were firm and sharp, revealing an unparalleled dominance.

Qin Yi held a long sword with a cold glow on the blade. His steps were light and his body was agile, like a flying bird in the mountains.

Xiang Zhuang held two axes with extremely sharp blades. His breathing was steady, his muscles were tense, and he was ready to attack at any time.

Xiang Yu shouted loudly and launched the first attack. His spear was like a dragon emerging from the sea, swift and powerful, piercing Qin Yi's chest. Qin Yi dodged to the side, and with a flick of his sword, it slashed towards Xiang Yu's throat.

Xiang Zhuang, seeing the situation was bad, immediately swung his two axes to block Qin Yi's attack. The three of them fought back and forth, neither of them giving in. For a moment, the courtyard was filled with the flashing of swords and the crisscrossing of axes, a lively atmosphere.

Xiang Yu's attacks became more and more fierce, and his spear swept over like a storm. Qin Yi and Xiang Zhuang cooperated closely, one attacking and one defending, to resolve Xiang Yu's offensive one by one.

The competition lasted for half an hour. Beads of sweat appeared on the foreheads of the three men, but their eyes were full of excitement and satisfaction.

Xiang Yu thought to himself: "Although Qin Yi is slightly inferior to me in martial arts, his strength should not be underestimated. If he is guided well, he will become a powerful general in time." He decided to deliberately guide Qin Yi every day to stimulate his potential.

Qin Yi was delighted. He understood Xiang Yu's regard for him and felt his own growth. He secretly made up his mind to work hard to improve his strength.

As a mentor, Xiang Liang felt a deep sense of responsibility. He diligently guided Qin Yi in his fighting skills, hoping he would become an outstanding warrior. Fan Zeng, on the other hand, was filled with anticipation. He saw Qin Yi's potential and offered guidance on strategy, hoping he would become a wise general.

Xiang Yu and Xiang Zhuang treated Qin Yi as a brother, learning from each other during sparring and improving together. Xiang Yu had complete faith in Qin Yi, believing he would fight alongside him in the future. Xiang Zhuang was delighted by Qin Yi's progress.

During this period, the relationship between master and apprentice grew deeper, and the relationship between Xiang Yu and Xiang Zhuang became closer.

A few months later, the sun was shining brightly, a gentle breeze blew, and Qin Yi stood in the courtyard, his gaze fixed firmly toward the north. He knew the significance of this trip north, but he was not afraid, for his heart was filled with longing and anticipation for the future.

Qin Yi returned to his room, packed his bags, and decided to set off immediately. However, just as he was about to leave, Xiang Liang suddenly appeared, blocking his path. Xiang Liang smiled and said slowly, "Qin Yi, do you know that the road to becoming an apprentice is not always smooth? Before you can do this, you must endure three trials."

Qin Yi was a little surprised when he heard this, but he quickly regained his composure. He knew Xiang Liang was right; if one wanted to achieve success, they had to endure various tests. So, he took a deep breath, tried to calm himself, and expressed his willingness to accept these three tests.

The first test was on the art of war. Qin Yi entered a spacious study, where brushes, inkstones, and silk were neatly arranged on the desk. He gripped the brush tightly, his mind reeling back to the time he had studied the art of war with Fan Zeng. Fan Zeng was a master of his time, his knowledge of the art unfathomable. Qin Yi had the good fortune to receive his guidance, and naturally benefited greatly from it.

At this moment, Qin Yi secretly rejoiced, grateful for that precious learning experience. He knew that this test would not only test his mastery of military strategy, but also his ability to understand and apply it. He would have to give it his all to pass this test.

Qin Yi pondered each question with intense concentration, carefully considering each answer. He integrated all the knowledge he had learned while incorporating his own unique insights, striving to demonstrate his true strength in his answers. When the final stroke was made, Qin Yi breathed a sigh of relief, a sense of relief.

His answers were detailed and clear, accurately addressing the questions and fully demonstrating his profound understanding of military strategy. After carefully reviewing them, Xiang Liang smiled with satisfaction and nodded in praise, saying, "Well done, Qin Yi, you didn't disappoint me. You've successfully passed the first level!" Qin Yi felt a surge of joy at this, but he didn't become complacent. He knew there were two more levels waiting for him, and they would likely become increasingly difficult.

The second round was a wrestling match! The atmosphere was extremely tense, and everyone was watching the two people in the arena with bated breath.

Xiang Yu was indeed a man born with supernatural powers. He walked steadily to the cauldron, took a deep breath, then tightly grasped the edge of the cauldron with both hands, and with a sudden force, he easily lifted up the extremely heavy cauldron!

However, Qin Yi was undeterred by Xiang Yu's aura. He was secretly pondering a countermeasure when a sudden flash of inspiration struck him: the principle of leverage! Qin Yi quickly found a suitable wooden stick, placed one end of it on the bottom of the cauldron, and then skillfully pried the stick with his own strength, leveraging the force of the lever to slowly lift the cauldron off the ground.

As the cauldron gradually rose, a confident smile appeared on Qin Yi's face. Unlike Xiang Yu, who expended immense physical effort to lift the cauldron, he achieved the same goal through wisdom and skill. Furthermore, by utilizing the principle of leverage, Qin Yi not only lifted the cauldron higher off the ground, but also kept it there longer.

In the end, Qin Yi was declared the winner of this round. Everyone praised his wit, and Xiang Yu couldn't help but admire Qin Yi's performance. And just like that, Qin Yi successfully passed the second round.

In the third round of the duel, Qin Yi and Xiang Yu stood facing each other, their eyes meeting, sparks flying. Xiang Yu, spear in hand, lunged at Qin Yi like a tiger descending from a mountain, the tip of his spear flashing with a chilling glint. Qin Yi, sword in hand, nimbly dodged the blow, then swung back. For a moment, the field was ablaze with swords, sparks flying.

Xiang Yu's spearmanship was extremely sharp, and each shot contained tremendous power, making it difficult for Qin Yi to resist. But Qin Yi was not to be outdone. His swordsmanship was exquisite, and each strike was tricky and ruthless, making it difficult for Xiang Yu to defend himself.

The two men exchanged blows, neither conceding a point, in a ferocious fight. Xiang Yu's spear was as imposing as a dragon emerging from the sea, while Qin Yi's sword was as cunning and treacherous as a venomous snake. Their attacks grew faster and more ferocious, a dazzling display of force.

Suddenly, Xiang Yu unleashed a unique skill, thrusting his spear like lightning towards Qin Yi's chest. Qin Yi had no choice but to block it with his sword. With a clang, the sword flew away from the spear, and Qin Yi was thrown back a few steps.

However, Qin Yi did not give up. He steadied himself and charged at Xiang Yu again, swinging his sword. Xiang Yu, unflinching, met his challenge with his spear. Once again, the two engaged in a life-and-death struggle.

Finally, Xiang Yu, unable to bear seeing Qin Yi injured, clamped his legs against his horse and fell off. Xiang Liang had no choice but to declare Qin Yi the winner.

Immediately, Xiang Yu and Qin Yi knelt on their knees, looked up at the sky, their eyes full of determination and resoluteness.

Xiang Yu thought to himself, "Today I have become sworn brothers with Qin Yi. I will do my utmost to protect this brotherhood. No matter what hardships and obstacles we face in the future, I will fight alongside him and never abandon him."

Qin Yi silently swore in his heart, "Brother Xiang Yu, you are the person I admire most in my life. It is my great honor to be sworn brothers with you today. I am willing to give my all so that there will be no more Siege of Gaixia, and no more Chu River and Han River."

A strong emotion surged in the hearts of both of them, which was the trust and dependence on each other, as well as the longing and expectation for the future.