Super Cultivation System of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 728: The Power of Ambush
"System prompt: Ma Chao vs. Zhang Ren. Ma Chao's basic strength is 96, his weapons, armor, and mounts are increased by 3 points in total, triggering the special skill 'Riding God', which increases his strength by 4 points. His current comprehensive strength is 103 points."

"Zhang Ren's basic force is 96, his weapons and armor have increased by 2 points in total, and there is no special skill bonus. His current comprehensive force is 98 points."

Liu He was slightly stunned. "Ma Chao and Zhang Ren have already started fighting so soon? I wonder if my fourth brother has already started to attack Wudu, or if Ma Chao has gone ahead. Zhang Ren is indeed quite capable. I wonder what his full attributes are. Let me check first."

Liu He gave the system an order, and soon the system retrieved Zhang Ren's attributes.

"Zhang Ren was a famous general under Liu Zhang of Yizhou during the Three Kingdoms period. He was skilled in archery and horse riding, and could shoot an arrow through a target from a hundred paces away. He was known as the most powerful general in Sichuan and Shu. He set up an ambush and killed Liu Bei's military advisor Pang Tong with a stray arrow together with Luo County. He refused to surrender and was killed. His historical peak attributes: Command 90, Force 96, Intelligence 86, Politics 55."

"Zhang Ren's current attributes: Command 90, Military Strength 96, Intelligence 84, Politics 47, Special Attribute: Archery 97. Special Skill: Ambush Shooting - Shoot the enemy when they are caught off guard by ambush or hidden arrows, which increases your own archery by 4 points and reduces the enemy's military strength by 2 points."

Liu He secretly admired: "What a wise and brave Zhang Ren is. Just as a commander of 90 years, Sima, Zhuge, Zhou Yu and others are still children. Nowadays, there are only a handful of commanders who can surpass him. He is really talented. Why does he work for Liu Yan? It's a pity..."

While he was sighing, Ma Chao and Zhang Ren had already fought for more than ten rounds.

Ma Chao's every move was aimed at the vital points. His Dragon Rider's Blade was extremely thick and heavy, and every attack was full of infinite power. Zhang Ren was obviously no match for him and was defeated step by step.

Pang De and others were very excited: "Meng Qi is indeed very brave. Zhang Ren is no match for him."

Ma Dai was also happy and said, "Of course. I think in the world today, apart from Your Majesty, only Generals Guan and Zhu can beat you. Other generals like Zhao Zilong and Da Meng are only on par with you. Apart from them, there is no rival in the world."

"Hey, although Generals Guan and Zhu are both brave and invincible, they are both over thirty, and you are less than twenty. I think in a few years, he will definitely surpass those two generals."

Ma Tie said this with great confidence.

Ma Dai and Ma Xiu had no doubt about what he said. The three of them had pride in their eyes. They were brothers working together and believed that Ma Chao's glory was their glory.

Ma Chao attacked again and again, and followed closely: "You are the best general in Sichuan, but you are just like this. I, Ma Chao, will kill you today, and it will save General Zhendong from any more trouble. Look at the gun!"

He used all his strength and thrust his spear forward. Zhang Ren blocked with his spear, but was no match for Ma Chao's tremendous strength. He was shaken and nearly fell off his horse.

"What a brave Xiliang Jin Ma Chao! I am no match for him. Retreat quickly!"

Zhang Ren turned his horse and fled, how could Ma Chao let him go?

"Zhang Renxiu, leave your head here!"

Ma Chao pursued relentlessly, and Pang De and others hurried to catch up.

After chasing for more than a hundred steps, Pang De saw Zhang Ren suddenly lower his body and reach out to take off the longbow on his back. Pang De was the most cautious person and immediately found something wrong and was horrified.

"Meng Qi, be careful!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ma Chao hadn't figured out what was going on when he heard the sound of a bowstring being tightened, and then he realized something was wrong.

Suddenly, a sharp arrow shot towards Ma Chao's face.

"System prompt: Zhang Ren triggers the special skill 'Ambush Shooting', his archery skill increases by 4 points, and his overall archery skill reaches 101 points. Ma Chao's military strength decreases by 2 points, and Ma Chao's overall military strength reaches 101 points."

The two men were not far from each other, and the sharp arrow came in an instant. Ma Chao had no time to dodge it. Moreover, even if he could dodge it, the sharp arrow would definitely hit Pang De and others behind him. Therefore, he had to use the thick spear barrel to block it.

"Ding!"

After a crisp sound, Ma Chao felt pain in the palms of his hands, but the arrow slipped from the side of the gun barrel and hit Ma Chao's right arm, piercing through it immediately, causing bleeding to continue.

"Meng Qi!"

"Brother!"

Pang De and others hurried over.

Zhang Ren felt a little regretful: "This Ma Chao is indeed a martial artist. He was able to react in such a thundering moment. It's a pity that he was deflected by his spear, otherwise the arrow would have hit his heart. However, he can dodge for a while, but he will die sooner or later." He put away the bow and arrow and raised the spear again: "Soldiers, charge forward, charge!"

He led the charge, and on the mountain road behind him, soldiers and horses rushed out continuously, no less than five or six thousand people.

Ma Chao gritted his teeth and said, "You are such a hateful villain. Hidden arrows hurt people, what kind of skill is that!"

He suddenly roared and broke the arrowhead: "The Xiliang Ma family never retreats. Even if I, Ma Chao, am injured, I will fight to the end!"

Pang De hurriedly held him back and said, "Meng Qi, don't be reckless! We have gained a lot from this trip. Now the enemy is strong, so we should retreat quickly. After we meet up with General Zhang Yong, it won't be too late to take revenge later!"

"No!" Ma Chao decisively shook him off and rushed towards Zhang Ren.

Ma Tie shouted anxiously: "What should I do...what should I do...what should I do..."

Ma Dai shouted, "What are you yelling about? My brother is already fighting in the front. What should we do? Of course we should charge forward. Even if we have to die, men of my Ma family will die on the battlefield!"

He was the first to go to Ma Chao's aid, and Pang De was not vague either, personally leading a thousand soldiers and horses to follow closely behind. Ma Xiu and Ma Tie looked at each other, then gritted their teeth and rushed forward.

"Ma Chao fights Zhang Ren again. Ma Chao is injured and his military strength is reduced by 6 points. His overall military strength is 97 points. Zhang Ren's overall military strength is 98 points."

Ma Chao's right arm was injured, which greatly affected his strength and flexibility. He had the upper hand in the fight against Zhang Ren, but now he was struggling. Pang De and others also struggled to fight against the thousands of soldiers rushing out from behind Zhang Ren, and it was difficult for them to help Ma Chao.

Zhang Ren sneered, "Let's see if you can still be so arrogant. This valley will be your burial place today. After killing you, I will set up a new trap. In a few days, Zhang Yong will follow in your footsteps. Sending a dignified General Zhendong and a sworn brother of the emperor to accompany you will be a great honor for your Xiliang Ma family."

"Bah, you think you can kill me, Ma Chao? You are dreaming!"

Ma Chao fought desperately, but the blood on his arm continued to flow out and the wound continued to tear. This made him seem powerless in the face of Zhang Ren's torrential attack.

Zhang Ren did not continue the verbal dispute with him, but intensified his offensive. Although his spear skills were not as fierce as Ma Chao's, he was more flexible and varied, and his attack angles were very tricky and vicious. After just over thirty rounds, Ma Chao was already having a hard time defending himself.

Not only him, but also Pang De and others, were outnumbered. Even if they relied on the bravery of a few people to temporarily cope with the situation, the enemy force was several times larger than theirs, and it was still very difficult after all. They were afraid that they could not hold on for too long.

"The soldiers under Zhang Ren's command are ten times stronger than Han Sui's troops. I'm afraid we will really be buried here today."

Ma Dai said this with a bit of regret and sadness, and Ma Xiu and Ma Tie also looked sad.

Pang De shouted: "A real man can die if he wants to. If he can make contributions to the country and die in bloody battles, he has already surpassed many people in the world. Why should we regret it?"

These words cheered up the three men: "Meng Qi is right. If we can die here, it won't be considered a disgrace to our ancestor, General Fu Bo. Come on, villains!"

The four men became more and more brave, and for a moment, they even showed signs of turning defeat into victory. However, the enemy was powerful after all, and soon they pressed forward again.

Zhang Ren's face was filled with surprise. "The Xiliang Ma family is worthy of having dominated Liangzhou for many years. Just a few young men have such martial arts and courage. If all the generals in Yizhou can be like this, what will the world fear?"

However, praise is praise, since he is an enemy, Zhang Ren will never show mercy. He and Ma Chao have fought for sixty or seventy rounds. Ma Chao's arms are gradually becoming numb and he is no longer able to continue.

"Good opportunity!" Zhang Ren saw a brief delay in Ma Chao's movement, shook his spear, and stabbed directly into Ma Chao's right armpit. Then the spear tip stirred in his flesh and bones, and when he pulled it out, some flesh and blood were obviously on the spear tip.

"Wow..."

Ma Chao could not help but cry out in pain from the severe pain. His right arm was hit twice in a row and was finally completely disabled, making it difficult to lift it even a little.

"You bastard..." Ma Chao gritted his teeth but still refused to give up. He held the gun in his left hand and stabbed at Zhang Ren.

However, how could he hurt Zhang Ren when he was so seriously injured? The other party just pushed him away and neutralized his attack.

(End of this chapter)