Chapter 71: You… come over!

Just after E He and Yan Xing's army had completely entered the valley.

Suddenly, shouts of killing arose, and countless stones rolled down from the hills on both sides.

E He's Two Hundred Thousand Qiang Army was instantly struck by the rolling stones, resulting in countless casualties.

Upon hearing the sound, E He and Yan Xing's hearts clenched tightly.

The two immediately shouted loudly at the army: "Not good! Dodge quickly, there's an ambush!"

After speaking, the two immediately rushed toward the rear, hoping to break out of the valley before the enemy forces surrounded them.

However, Ma Teng and the others, having prepared for so long, would not easily let them escape!

Long before they entered the valley, Ma Teng had ordered the ambushers on the mountain to block the exit with huge stones.

Now E He, Yan Xing, and their men have been split into several segments.

Just the stones rolling down the mountain killed several thousand, and adding to that were trampling casualties in the panic, plus a volley of arrows raining down.

In an instant, E He's two hundred thousand army had already suffered over ten thousand casualties.

"Enemy attack! There's an ambush!"

"Ah..."

"Save me!"

"Yan Xing, this is what you said—no ambush—and I, the general, will kill you!"

Watching this horrific scene before him, E He collapsed—his two hundred thousand army! Just like that, casualties exceeded half in a stifling manner.

He himself didn't even know if he could survive and return, so at this moment E He blamed all the fault on Yan Xing.

If it weren't for his urging to hurry and his repeated assurances that there was no ambush here.

And Yan Xing at this time was also quite embarrassed; being able to survive under so many stones, one must say their luck was truly good.

Looking at E He's face full of ferocity, Yan Xing's eyes were full of helplessness.

"General E He, this cannot all be blamed on me! Who would have thought that Ma Teng would have people set an ambush here!"

"It's all due to our carelessness; for now, the only plan is to find a chance to break through, otherwise we might not escape!"

While dodging attacks, Yan Xing spoke with difficulty to E He in front of him.

Although E He hated Yan Xing more, he also knew this couldn't be entirely blamed on him, and moreover, Yan Xing was right—right now the urgent priority is to break out, which is most important.

Other matters will have to wait until after we break out, then we can slowly settle the score with him.

But will Ma Teng let them break out?

Immediately, the two reached agreement; E He began gathering the remnants and killing his way out toward the rear.

"Don't panic, everyone follow me and break out from the rear, otherwise we'll all die without a burial place!"

"Hurry, everyone follow General E He, speed up!"

Just as E He and Yan Xing reached the entrance, what met their eyes was the valley mouth sealed off by a pile of stones.

Outside, the army had long been waiting; at the forefront was a youth clad in black battle armor and wielding a long spear.

"Ma Chao!"

Seeing the newcomer's appearance, Yan Xing involuntarily shouted.

"Yo, it's you! I didn't expect all those stones not to have killed you—looks like you've got a tough life, huh?"

Upon seeing Yan Xing's embarrassed state, Ma Chao instantly laughed, mocking him.

"You... hum!"

"Ma Chao, don't be smug—see how I, the general, will take your head!"

Faced with Ma Chao's mockery, Yan Xing also retorted, not willing to be outdone.

Hearing Yan Xing's arrogant tone, Ma Chao also grew a bit angry and immediately retorted:

"Just you—I, the general, don't look down on you, but someone like you I could take on ten!"

Since breaking through to the Houtian Second Layer, Ma Chao hasn't yet gone all out!

Initially, he exchanged blows with a One Layer of Heaven cultivator from the Xiliang Army who was at the Postnatal Realm, and at that time he still had the strength of a First-rate Martial General.

Thus, even with all his strength, he couldn't last three moves, whereas now his cultivation has broken through to the Houtian Second Layer.

And Yan Xing's martial prowess remains the same as before he cultivated—still that of a First-rate Martial General.

Upon hearing Ma Chao's arrogant words, Yan Xing flew into a rage: "Ma Chao, quit bragging—I, the general, have fought you before; how could I not know your strength?"

"Heh, since you want to know so badly, come try it!"

Seeing Yan Xing's face full of disbelief, Ma Chao glanced at him contemptuously and mocked.

"Damn it, you've blocked the road—if you've got guts, come over here!"

Yan Xing looked at the chaotic pile of rocks before him, his mouth twitched, and he roared at Ma Chao.

"Oh..."

"Sorry, I forgot you're now trapped like a turtle in a jar, hahaha..."

Seeing Yan Xing's constipated expression, Ma Chao instantly felt immensely relieved.

Seeing the looks of Yan Xing and E He, Ma Chao and his men became even more arrogant.

He just loves the sight of you wanting to hit him but being unable to.

"You... come over!"

After laughing, Ma Chao hooked his finger at Yan Xing with a playful expression and shouted.

"Ah..."

"You little brat Ma Chao, you're bullying me too much!"

Upon seeing Ma Chao's mocking gesture, Yan Xing instantly lost his reason in anger.

No longer caring about the situation at hand, he immediately charged at Ma Chao.

He spurred his horse to the rocky pile at the valley mouth, dismounted, holding his Long Blade, stepped over the stone pile in a few steps, and went toward Ma Chao.

Ma Chao, you little brat, even Ma Teng wouldn't dare insult the Memorial General like this! Today I will, on behalf of Ma Teng, give you a proper lesson!

Heh, just you? You still don't know who will be teaching whom!

Seeing Yan Xing charging, Ma Chao's mouth curled slightly, full of mockery, he said.

Horse, look at the blade!

Yan Xing roared, wielding his Long Blade, he unleashed a Blade Splitting Mount Hua strike at Ma Chao.

Seeing Yan Xing's heavy, powerful strike, Ma Chao calmly extended his Five-Hook Divine Flying Bright Silver Spear and easily blocked it.

Then, aiming his Long Spear at Yan Xing's wrist, he thrust at a tricky angle.

Not good!

Facing Ma Chao's strike, Yan Xing inwardly shouted, 'Not good!'

Before he could react, his Long Blade was flung away by Ma Chao's spear.

Immediately, Ma Chao swung his Long Spear, and with the speed of thunder before one can cover one's ears, the spear swiftly pierced his chest.

What? How... how could you be this strong!

Looking at the spear in his chest, Yan Xing's eyes filled with disbelief, he spoke haltingly in an incredulous tone.

Heh, see? This is the strength you pride yourself on, and before me it's so feeble!

Seeing Yan Xing's disbelief, Ma Chao said scornfully.

Then, with a flick of the spear shaft, Yan Xing's body slammed quickly into the ground.

Bang!

Then he twitched a few times, and there was no more movement.

Ma Chao then turned his gaze toward the already terrified E He.

Seeing Ma Chao look at him, E He's heart tightened instantly, and he spoke with a trembling voice:

General Ma Chao, this has nothing to do with me! It's all arranged by Yan Xing and Han Sui; I was forced!

Please, General, spare me; I guarantee I will never oppose you again!