Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

Let's turn our attention back to the main battlefield.

The Liangshan forces had been pursuing the government troops. Although their numbers were far fewer than the government troops' 100,000, the government troops had lost their commander and supervisor, and even their generals were almost all gone. How could they possibly stop the Liangshan band of wolves and tigers?

Currently, it is clear that only Zhang Kai is leading approximately 30,000 men, preparing to retreat back to their main camp.

The remaining people either got lost or obediently squatted on the ground, raising their hands in surrender.

“Senior Xiang, I respect you as a senior, so I will give you a chance to make a move.”

In the woods on one side of the battlefield, Hua Rong and Xiang Yuanzhen, the two former and current top archers of the Song Dynasty's outlaws, faced off at a distance of about a hundred paces.

Clearly, Xiang Yuanzhen was the one who suffered a loss, because no matter what position he moved to, Hua Rong could always prepare to fire his arrows before him.

He's getting old. If he were young, Xiang Yuanzhen might have been able to keep up with Hua Rong's speed.

But even though you're older, you still have experience and accuracy, but when it comes to speed? You really can't compete.

"Boy, what's your name?"

Xiang Yuanzhen said that someone who could suppress me like this must not be an unknown figure in the underworld.

"Senior Xiang, I am Hua Rong, the Little Li Guang of Liangshan."

Hua Rong cupped his hands in greeting to Xiang Yuanzhen.

"Hua Rong, Hua Rong..."

Xiang Yuanzhen murmured the name to himself, then said to him:

"Could you give me a chance to shoot an arrow?"

Yes, although Xiang Yuanzhen already knew that he was no match for this person in archery, his years of pride made it hard for him to accept that he couldn't even draw his bow when facing a junior!

"Senior Xiang, why bother? Wouldn't it be better to just surrender?"

Hua Rong looked at Xiang Yuanzhen and said with a smile.

"I was once the Great Archery God of the Song Dynasty! You expect me to surrender without firing a single arrow? Don't I have any dignity?"

Xiang Yuanzhen said, cursing.

"Alright, come on, senior. I'd also like to see your archery skills."

Hua Rong was speechless at Xiang Yuanzhen's behavior.

But Xiang Yuanzhen was, after all, a senior, and also a master archer, so Hua Rong didn't mind taking an arrow from him.

"Kid! Don't underestimate this old master!"

Xiang Yuanzhen seemed to see Hua Rong's indifferent expression, which made him feel angry.

He took out an arrow, nocked it on his bow, and aimed at Hua Rong!

"Black Bird Arrow!!"

The long arrow shot out, carrying with it a mournful bird's cry as it hurtled straight towards Hua Rong!

This arrow was also one of Xiang Yuanzhen's specialties!

Actually, the principle is very simple. It's just a modified version of the whistling arrow, where the small whistle on the arrow emits a bird-like sound, thus interfering with the opponent's judgment! By the time the opponent reacts, it's often too late!

In addition, the bow in Xiang Yuanzhen's hand was quite powerful, so the specially made Xuan Bird Arrow became his signature skill!

"Good arrow!"

Hua Rong couldn't help but praise it, saying that although the Xuan Bird Arrow was suspected of being a trick, without sufficient speed and accuracy, other tricks were not very meaningful!

In particular, the sound of birdsong preceded the arrow's trajectory; in the midst of a chaotic battle, most people would not have been able to react in time.

Black Bird Arrow! Interesting!

However, this thing was difficult for others, but not for Hua Rong. He neither dodged nor evaded, calculated the distance in his mind, and when the black bird arrow was only three feet away from him, he suddenly raised the precious bow in his hand and knocked the black bird arrow away!

"You weren't affected?"

Xiang Yuanzhen was shocked. Logically speaking, anyone who saw this move for the first time should at least be injured, if not killed.

If Hua Rong could defuse this move so easily, it would make him seem weak!

"Senior, it would be impolite not to reciprocate. Shall you take one of my arrows as well?"

Hua Rong smiled without saying a word. He took an arrow from his quiver, then switched to a large bow on his horse, drew it to its full extent, and aimed at Xiang Yuanzhen!

"You brat! I don't believe it! Come on! I'll exchange arrows with you!"

Seeing Hua Rong aiming at him, Xiang Yuanzhen lost face! He took out his own Black Bird Arrow and aimed it at Hua Rong as well!

"Go!"

"break!"

As the two men released their grip simultaneously, two arrows shot out like lightning, colliding with each other in mid-air!

Xiang Yuanzhen's Black Bird Arrow still carried that mournful bird cry! It was captivating!

But Hua Rong's arrow, though seemingly ordinary, contained immense power! The arrow spiraled outwards, seemingly roaring like a tiger in the air!

"Oh!"

The two arrows met in mid-air. Hua Rong's arrow actually cut through Xiang Yuanzhen's Xuanniao Arrow and continued to fly towards Xiang Yuanzhen!

"What??"

Xiang Yuanzhen was truly shocked!

This was the first time in actual combat that his Black Bird Arrow had been shot off!

You should know that the Black Bird Arrow is a specially made arrow. Basically, every time he finishes using it, Xiang Yuanzhen has to collect these arrows!

But this time, it actually broke!

"puff!"

What's even more terrifying is that this arrow not only shattered the Black Bird Arrow, but also struck Xiang Yuanzhen in the shoulder! It penetrated quite deeply into his flesh!

"hiss……"

Xiang Yuanzhen cried out in pain, tumbling off his horse and throwing down his bow, clutching his injured shoulder with one hand.

He was so shocked that he didn't have time to dodge!

"What's the name of that arrow you shot? Is it also the Overlord Arrow? No, it's not that scary..."

Xiang Yuanzhen muttered to himself, "Although Hua Rong's attack was terrifying, it wasn't powerful enough. The arrow that broke Dang Shixiong's arm on the platform earlier was the real 'Domineering Arrow.'"

"This arrow is one of my signature shots; I call it 'Shooting Stones and Fighting Tigers'!"

Hua Rong looked at the arrow in Xiang Yuanzhen's arm and a satisfied expression appeared on his face.

"Shooting Stones to Fight Tigers" is a move that Hua Rong specially named in tribute to his nickname, Li Guang!

Moreover, this move was inspired by Ren Yuan!

Legend has it that Li Guang was on patrol at night when he shot an arrow into the Crouching Tiger Rock. When he went to look for it at dawn, only the white feather remained outside.

Therefore, Ren Yuan believes that Li Guang's archery was a super archery technique that combined three different characteristics: power, speed, and accuracy.

In the world today, only Hua Rong has the ability to imitate it.

After being inspired, Hua Rong pondered it privately for a long time and finally figured out this trick!

Judging from today's situation, its power is indeed quite impressive!

"Senior Xiang, now, are you ready to surrender?"

Looking at Xiang Yuanzhen, who was still clutching his arm, Hua Rong asked with a smile.

"Damn it, I can't beat you. What else can I do but surrender?"

Xiang Yuanzhen cursed and swore, the pain in his arm making him grimace.

"Okay!"

Hua Rong rode up on horseback, and as he approached Xiang Yuanzhen, he took out a small bottle from his pocket.

"Senior, shall I remove the arrow to stop the bleeding first, and then tie you up again? Is that alright?"

"You've already wounded me with your arrow, and I can't even draw my bow now. Are you still going to tie me up?"

Xiang Yuanzhen looked at Hua Rong with disbelief.

“Oh, senior, this is the rule. If you had surrendered without fighting me just now, then we wouldn’t have had to tie you up. But now, we have to follow the rules.”

Hua Rong looked at Xiang Yuanzhen with a smile, his expression seeming to say:

"Do you agree or not? If you don't agree, I'll shoot you again!"