Chapter 229: Even If She Retreats Farther, He Will Chase After Her

Chapter 229: Even If She Retreats Farther, He Will Chase After Her

Zhe Jing had just walked to his lord's side when he saw him looking at the lady. Understanding dawned in his eyes, but when he turned to look at the lady, he realized that Su Youyue wasn't even looking at their lord.

He couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

With such a slow reaction from the lady, his lord's pursuit of her would indeed be fraught with difficulties.

However, if there were a hundred steps between the lord and the lady, even if she stood still, the lord would walk towards her without hesitation, covering all the distance.

Even if she retreated farther, he would chase after her.

Zhe Jing only thought about it for a moment before refocusing on the martial arts competition.

Of the three matches, Great Shen had already won two, leaving four more to go.

If they could win two more matches, Great Shen would secure victory in this martial arts competition.

At this moment, Dongrong Country, having lost two matches, no longer showed any arrogance. Their faces were solemn, and they no longer boasted recklessly.

Seeing their reactions, the people from Great Shen were all smiles, their spirits lifted and their morale soaring.

The young people of Great Shen had never experienced such an atmosphere. They couldn't describe the excitement they felt, but their desire for Great Shen to win the competition was stronger than ever before.

It was not about profit, but about honor.

Several envoys from Dongrong Country huddled together, whispering among themselves. Soon, they reached a decision, and everyone saw the envoys running down to a young man who had stunned everyone in the archery contest.

It seemed that Dongrong Country was sending out this exceptionally skilled youth again.

The excitement in the hearts of the people from Great Shen cooled slightly, but they were no longer as tense and dispirited as they were after losing the second match. Instead, their hearts pounded with anticipation.

Dongrong was not as formidable as they had imagined, and Great Shen was not being dominated by them!

No, rather, Great Shen was not as weak as they had feared, not helpless at all!

Sure enough, among those newly selected, Toba Xiao once again stepped onto the field.

This time it was a three-on-three match. Besides him, Dongrong Country sent out two others who had excelled in the archery contest.

Great Shen also sent out Zhe Jing, Zhe Ying, and another person.

Xiao Sanlang had initially figured out Xie Yuan's strategy, guessing that he wanted to use less skilled fighters against Dongrong's top warriors to reduce their number of matches.

After Toba Xiao's appearance this time, he would have only one more chance left.

But now, Lord Xie had sent out two of his own skilled fighters, which puzzled Xiao Sanlang.

Wasn't this wasting the opportunity of that extremely skilled horseman?

Xiao Sanlang couldn't fathom Xie Yuan's intentions, but knowing that he must have a plan, he kept quiet and waited for the battle to unfold.

Although he was skilled in martial arts, he had gradually shifted to scholarly pursuits over the years, and his skills had declined. Otherwise, he would have liked to challenge these Dongrong brats again.

White clouds drifted lazily.

On the stage, Toba Xiao looked at Great Shen's opponents, his green eyes sweeping over the three with disdain.

Zhe Jing and Zhe Ying, both secret guards, remained unfazed by his contempt. The third person was also influenced by their calmness and showed no sign of nervousness.

After the signal was given, the three did not immediately attack, just as they had done in the twelve-on-twelve match.

However, although the other two from Dongrong Country understood their tactics and did not launch a direct attack, the young man charged forward as if unaware of Great Shen's strategy.

Zhe Ying and Zhe Jing wielded swords, while the third person used a spear. The spectators could clearly see their weapons, but they could not discern what weapon the Dongrong youth held.

Only when he approached did Zhe Ying and Zhe Jing raise their swords, one in a defensive stance and the other in an offensive stance. The sword tip aimed straight for Toba Xiao's throat. He suddenly bent his waist to dodge, and the curved knife attached to his arm struck the defensive sword heavily. Only then did everyone see his weapon—a pair of curved knives attached to his arms.

Zhe Jing felt a heavy impact on his arm, as if struck by a massive boulder. He almost fell, and then his cheek stung, making him realize the terrifying strength of the seemingly unimposing youth.

His sword was made of high-quality steel, yet the impact had chipped the blade, sending fragments flying and cutting across Zhe Jing's face, drawing blood.

In just one strike, fighting two against one, he had caused visible injury, demonstrating his terrifying prowess!

Zhe Jing and Zhe Ying's eyes darkened, and at that moment, the two Dongrong fighters, who had been studying their tactics, also attacked.

They soon realized that the three from Great Shen were all highly skilled, especially the two younger ones, who seemed to have excellent coordination, communicating effortlessly without even exchanging glances.

Thus, they quickly focused on the third person. After several exchanges, the other person from Great Shen was forced to the edge of the stage by Toba Xiao's fierce attacks.

When Toba Xiao stood still, he exuded arrogance and a wild aura. But when he moved to attack, his ferocity was chilling. His attacks were like those of a mad dog, aiming to tear his opponent apart, each strike targeting vital points, and each blow drawing blood. When he locked onto someone, he seemed determined to strip every bit of flesh and drain every drop of blood.

Ordinary people would never want to face such an opponent, especially since he possessed not only a wild, frenzied nature but also genuine, terrifying strength.

Initially, the people from Great Shen were still basking in the joy of their previous victory, but as the match progressed, they fell silent. Despite the distance, they couldn't help feeling a chill run down their spines, knowing that this person could not harm them.

Jin'er, who had initially cried out when she saw Zhe Jing's face injured, now tightly closed her mouth. With each attack from the youth, she worried about Zhe Jing's safety, paying no attention to the minor wound on his face.

Toba Xiao cornered his opponent at the edge of the stage, while Zhe Ying and Zhe Jing were momentarily trapped by the other two, unable to provide support. Seeing Toba Xiao suddenly lunge forward, the person from Great Shen, with nowhere else to retreat, decided to jump off the stage.

However, the youth did not stop his attack even as he saw the person jumping off. His blue-green eyes, like an endless deep sea, seemed to draw people in. He leaped into the air, spun around mid-flight, and his curved knife sliced through the person's chest, spraying hot blood.