Three Kingdoms: Ten Times Speed, Diao Chan Says I'm Too Fast

Rumble~

Rumble~

On the plains under the cover of night, nearly a thousand riders carrying torches hurried down the road.

Those scattered on the road, the slowest among the migrants who had broken away from the main group, quickly moved to the sides of the road to avoid them.

Those migrants who couldn't dodge in time, or who were exhausted and starving, were trampled by the hooves of galloping horses.

At the forefront of the cavalry, Cao Ren and Xiahou Dun led the charge.

Although the day's battle had left the two exhausted, the thought of their brother's killer being right in front of them caused them excruciating pain, as if their hearts were being roasted over a raging fire.

My brother's body is barely cold; how can I just stand by and watch my enemy slip away?

Even though Dian Wei was seriously injured, he fought hard for a whole day before falling into a coma.

What reason do they have not to continue pursuing?

However, just as the two men led their cavalry on the official road in pursuit, rows of torches lit up on a pipe not far away.

"Zixiao!"

Xiahou Dun pointed forward.

Cao Ren looked wary.

It was already dark by then, and apart from the area illuminated by their torches, both sides of the official road were pitch black.

"Slow down, be careful of ambushes," Cao Ren immediately ordered.

The large number of cavalry behind them immediately slowed down after the order was given.

Then Cao Ren and Xiahou Dun cautiously looked around at both sides.

Although the Yellow Turban Army was no match for their iron cavalry in the open field, their numbers were sufficient.

Moreover, it was dark at this time, and if there was an ambush, it would probably affect the speed of pursuing the enemy.

But as the distance gets closer.

Cao Ren and Xiahou Dun both saw the situation clearly.

Blocking the official road was not a Yellow Turban soldier at all, but a burly man with a leopard's head and round eyes, riding a black horse and holding a long spear.

Zhang Fei!

Zhang Fei, Liu Bei's second brother!

Cao Ren immediately recognized Zhang Fei, who was blocking the road.

Previously, when Cao Cao met with Liu Bei outside Nanwuyang City, Cao Ren, who accompanied him, met Zhang Fei once.

Given Zhang Fei's distinctive appearance, Cao Ren certainly remembered him.

“It’s Zhang Fei, Liu Bei’s third brother!” Cao Ren said, frowning.

Standing to the side, Xiahou Dun, holding a long spear, was seeing Zhang Fei for the first time.

However, I had heard of Zhang Fei's name before, back when Duan Yu fought against Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei in Ji Province.

"Zhang Fei, why are you blocking our way here!"

When they were about 20 or 30 meters apart, Cao Ren raised his broadsword and pointed it at Zhang Fei.

Zhang Fei, riding on horseback, was drinking from a huge gourd in his left hand, whether it was wine or water, it was unclear, while his right hand held a long spear.

Behind him, thousands of soldiers from Xuzhou formed a square formation.

At the very front were swordsmen and shield bearers.

Behind the swordsmen and shieldmen were rows of long spears.

Further on, there was another group of archers.

Upon hearing Cao Ren's words, Zhang Fei leisurely put down his wine gourd and glanced at Cao Ren in the torchlight.

"What? Grandpa wants to be here, is it any of your business? This is your home."

"you....."

Xiahou Dun was about to start cursing, but Cao Ren stopped him by reaching out.

Looking at Xiahou Dun, Cao Ren shook his head: "It's better to avoid trouble. Right now, we should be avenging our brother. We don't need to pay attention to him."

"General Zhang!"

Cao Ren took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and said, "Since General Zhang is alright, please make way for us. We have important business to attend to. Cao Ren thanks General Zhang."

Normally, Cao Ren would not have been so polite.

This area is within the territory of Taishan Commandery, which belongs to Yanzhou.

Although Zhang Fei was an official appointed by the imperial court, he had no right to lead troops in the Taishan area.

However, even though Cao Ren had lowered his stance considerably, Zhang Fei remained unmoved.

"Grandpa is tired and doesn't want to move today. I'll stay here. If you want to go over, you can do so tomorrow morning. I'll leave when I've rested enough."

"You!" Xiahou Dun's anger flared.

Zhang Fei is clearly blocking the road on purpose.

"Zixiao, don't waste your breath on him. He's deliberately blocking the way. I'll kill him!"

The hot-tempered Xiahou Dun, spear in hand, charged towards Zhang Fei on horseback.

"Yuan Rang, be careful!"

Cao Ren shouted and then followed after him, long sword in hand.

Zhang Fei, who was not far away, sneered, and a fierce look instantly appeared in his eyes.

“My brother forbids me from fighting them, but they came to us of their own accord.”

"How dare you! See how your Grandpa Zhang deals with you."

Zhang Fei let out a loud shout and charged at Xiahou Dun with his eighteen-foot spear in hand.

"You scoundrel, how dare you!"

Xiahou Dun roared and thrust his spear horizontally towards Zhang Fei's chest with a whistling sound.

With excitement on his face, Zhang Fei flicked his eighteen-foot spear upwards, hitting Xiahou Dun's spear tip precisely.

Clang!

The sound of metal clashing rang out, and the sparks flying everywhere were dazzling in the night.

"It's my turn, your grandpa!"

After deflecting Xiahou Dun's thrusting spear, Zhang Fei then thrust his eighteen-foot spear into Xiahou Dun's chest.

"Yuanrang, don't panic, I'm coming!"

At the critical moment, Cao Ren rode up on horseback, his broadsword slashing directly at Zhang Fei's eighteen-foot spear.

The eighteen-foot spear was struck by Cao Ren's broadsword and immediately deflected.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Xiahou Dun, having recovered, roared once more and thrust his spear forward.

"Well done!"

Zhang Fei shouted and dodged to the side on his horse, then swiftly grabbed the spear that Xiahou Dun was thrusting at him.

Xiahou Dun instinctively tried to pull back, but he couldn't budge it despite his efforts.

Zhang Fei chuckled as he looked at Xiahou Dun: "Give it to me!"

With a roar, Xiahou Dun felt a burning pain in his hand, as if it were being scorched by fire.

When I looked down, I saw that the skin on my palms was worn through, and even the area between my thumb and forefinger was cracked and bleeding.

"Yuan Rang, retreat immediately!"

Cao Ren roared and then raised his sword to meet Zhang Fei's attack.

Zhang Fei blocked Cao Ren's attack with his eighteen-foot spear in one hand, then flipped the spear he had taken from Xiahou Dun with his other hand, aimed at Xiahou Dun, and threw the spear.

Instantly, Xiahou Dun's warhorse let out a mournful neigh.

Xiahou Dun was also thrown off his horse and rolled awkwardly on the ground.

Startled, Cao Ren quickly retreated.

Xiahou Dun's personal guards immediately stepped forward to protect him as he fell from his horse.

It's too late to say.

The three exchanged blows in the blink of an eye.

But in that very instant, Cao Ren and Xiahou Dun were defeated.

Cao Ren stared at Zhang Fei in shock.

I had heard before that Liu Bei's two sworn brothers were both very powerful.

But I never expected it to be so powerful.

Although they had been fighting all day and were somewhat exhausted, this still couldn't hide the shock in Cao Ren's eyes.

"Humph."

Zhang Fei sneered smugly and said, "Overestimating yourself!"

"Grandpa Zhang is in a good mood today, so I won't take your lives. But if you dare to provoke me again, next time it won't be just killing a horse, it will be killing a person!"

"If you know what's good for you, stay here quietly and wait until Grandpa Zhang has had enough rest."

"If not, feel free to come up and give it a try!"

After saying this, Zhang Fei turned his horse around and returned to his own army's battle formation.

Cao Ren gritted his teeth and glanced at Xiahou Dun, who was clutching his right hand, before looking at Zhang Fei's main force.

With Zhang Fei blocking the way, it's clear that the two of them alone can't get through.

"Yuanrang, don't be impatient," Cao Ren said through gritted teeth. "Wait a moment, until Zilian and Miaocai catch up with the main army, then we'll deal with him!"

Although Xiahou Dun was unwilling, with the two of them and the thousand cavalry behind them, they really couldn't do anything to Zhang Fei.

He could only suppress his anger and nod, glaring fiercely at Zhang Fei's retreating figure.