Chapter 232: Chapter 231
"You're quite skilled with your fists!"
Xiahou Yuan jumped onto the platform with a somewhat arrogant attitude. "If you can withstand ten moves from me, I'll petition the lord to make you a deputy general!"
Hearing this, the Reincarnator named "Iron Bull" immediately felt a surge of defiance.
Without caring about Xiahou Yuan's rank, he cupped his hands and said, "Please instruct me, General!"
Xiahou Yuan laughed heartily and gestured for Iron Bull to come forward. "Come on, let me see what you're made of!"
Upon hearing this, Iron Bull assumed a combat stance.
"Ha!"
With a loud shout, Iron Bull charged forward, launching a powerful overhead palm strike aimed straight at Xiahou Yuan's face.
This strike was swift, fierce, and packed with immense force, creating a whooshing sound as it cut through the air.
Even Xiahou Yuan didn't dare to take it head-on.
However, as a first-rate general, Xiahou Yuan, though not as formidable as Xiahou Dun, was still highly experienced in combat.
Instead of retreating, Xiahou Yuan advanced. He slightly tilted his head, effortlessly dodging Iron Bull's strike, then took a quick step forward, extending his right hand to push against Iron Bull's abdomen.
Thud! Thud! Thud!
Iron Bull, the self-proclaimed Reincarnator, was forced to retreat several steps after taking Xiahou Yuan's palm strike before he could steady himself.
This showed that Xiahou Yuan's strength was no small matter.
Moreover, it was clear that Xiahou Yuan had held back.
If he had targeted Iron Bull's vital points, Iron Bull would have been injured just now.
"Haha, good lad! Come at me again!"
Xiahou Yuan laughed and beckoned Iron Bull forward.
Unwilling to admit defeat, Iron Bull charged once more, and the two engaged in another bout.
But this time, Iron Bull was clearly at a disadvantage.
Xiahou Yuan's strength was on par with Iron Bull's, but he had the advantage in speed and combat experience. If he hadn't held back, he could have defeated Iron Bull within five moves.
Chen Ye watched calmly from below the platform.
From what he knew, Xiahou Yuan, though not the top general of the Three Kingdoms era, was still a first-rate general.
If this was the level of a first-rate general, then defeating Xiahou Yuan wouldn't be too difficult for Chen Ye...
On the platform.
After a few more exchanges.
Iron Bull was caught off guard by Xiahou Yuan and was thrown down, nearly falling off the platform.
"I concede!"
Iron Bull said dejectedly.
He realized the gap between himself and Xiahou Yuan.
Although their strengths were similar, Xiahou Yuan was superior in every other aspect, so losing was only natural.
Xiahou Yuan looked at the tall and burly Iron Bull with a pleased expression. "Haha, you're quite skilled. Would you be willing to serve as a deputy general under my command?"
He had taken a liking to Iron Bull's talent and wanted to recruit him on the spot.
On the watchtower, a group of generals overheard Xiahou Yuan's words and immediately regretted not acting sooner.
Now they realized that Xiahou Yuan wasn't just eager to fight; he was down there to recruit talent...
"Miaocai, you sly fox! So that's your plan!"
"Miaocai, you shamelessly stole my subordinate!"
"What a pity, he beat us to it."
Cao Cao, hearing the generals' comments, smiled faintly and paid no mind, his gaze remaining fixed on the platform.
On the platform, Iron Bull was initially stunned by Xiahou Yuan's offer, then overjoyed. "Thank you, General, for the promotion!"
He wasn't foolish; he had noticed that Xiahou Yuan had come down from the watchtower, clearly a high-ranking general.
Seeing that Iron Bull understood the situation, Xiahou Yuan was very pleased. "I am Xiahou Yuan, the commander of the lord's guards. Once this matter is settled, come find me... For now, you may step down!"
"Yes, General!"
Although Iron Bull had lost, he was in high spirits as he left the platform.
The other Reincarnators around him couldn't help but feel a bit envious.
Everyone had the same task—to gain prestige points.
With a position, gaining prestige would undoubtedly be much easier!
After Iron Bull left, Xiahou Yuan called out loudly to the crowd below, "Is there anyone else brave enough to step forward? If you can withstand a few moves from me, I will recommend you to the lord for promotion!"
In the Three Kingdoms period, many warriors referred to themselves as "mou," much like how people today refer to themselves as "I."
After Xiahou Yuan finished speaking, many were tempted.
However.
No one dared to step forward.
Even a powerful man like Iron Bull couldn't withstand a few moves from Xiahou Yuan; anyone else would only be humiliating themselves!
"Is there no one brave enough?"
Xiahou Yuan called out, a bit dissatisfied.
During the last campaign, he had lost many of his subordinates, and he was eager to recruit more talented individuals!
Finally, after a long pause, there was movement.
A tall but less muscular young man stepped onto the platform.
"General, please instruct me!"
"Interesting..." Xiahou Yuan sized up the young man and said, "State your name, lad!"
"My name is Luo Xiu!"
The Reincarnators below the platform immediately grew excited upon hearing the name.
"Shura, it's got to be Shura!"
"Luo Xiu... that's Shura spelled backward! It must be him!"
"Shura is finally stepping in! We've been waiting for this!"
On the platform.
Xiahou Yuan couldn't see what was so special about Chen Ye, so he smiled and motioned for him to come forward. "Luo Xiu, come on then!"
"Here I come, General. Watch out!"
Chen Ye said as he approached Xiahou Yuan.
He didn't move quickly, walking step by step as if taking a leisurely stroll.
At first, Xiahou Yuan didn't think much of it and was rather nonchalant. But soon, his expression grew serious, and even a hint of shock appeared in his eyes.
With each step Chen Ye took, the ground of the platform cracked beneath his feet!
It was important to note that this platform was paved with solid stone, not some temporary wooden structure.
For someone to crack the stone with their steps, how much strength did this young man possess?
Xiahou Yuan immediately realized that Chen Ye was using this method to warn him, to remind him not to be careless.
"Impressive lad!"
Xiahou Yuan shouted, his eyes flashing with a sharp glint. Suddenly, he lunged forward, his right hand shooting out as fast as lightning, aiming for Chen Ye's shoulder.
The surrounding onlookers were all taken aback!
No one expected Xiahou Yuan to make the first move!!
On the watchtower, the generals were startled.
From their distance, they hadn't seen the cracks on the platform, so they couldn't understand why Xiahou Yuan was taking this young man so seriously.
Even Cao Cao was a bit surprised!
Although Cao Cao was the commanding general and rarely fought himself, underestimating his martial prowess would be a grave mistake.
Cao Cao had raised an army from nothing in his youth, fought in countless battles, and emerged victorious. While his true strength lay in leadership, unlike other generals who were known for feats of bravery, it didn't mean he was any less capable in combat. In fact, Cao Cao's martial ability was far from weak.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to establish such a vast empire during such a chaotic time.
Even Liu Bei, the "Big-Eared Liu," had a respectable level of martial prowess.
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