The God of War Who Protects the Nation: Starting with Saving a Mother and Daughter in Distress

Lu Lin scrambled to regain his footing, staring intently at Qin An, who sat calmly and confidently on his horse. His pupils constricted, his face filled with disbelief, and his mind went completely blank!

How is that possible?!

How could Qin An's strength have increased so dramatically?!

In their past duels, Qin An's strength, speed, and techniques were evenly matched with his own, making it difficult to determine who was superior. The two fought for hundreds of rounds, with neither able to gain the upper hand.

But today, the opponent made a move that was effortless, thunderous, and domineering, a complete and overwhelming suppression!

They're not even in the same league!

After the immense shock, all the doubts, all the strange things, and all the oddities of the past few days flooded into my mind like a tidal wave, instantly connecting into a coherent whole!

The daily duels that ended in a draw, the perfectly timed stalemates, the consistently even fighting strength, the government troops' bizarre tactics, their precise targeting, the strange battle situation of attacking only the Song troops instead of the Lu troops, Song Yu's desperate collapse, and today's desertion in the face of battle...

None of this was a coincidence!

From beginning to end, it was a momentous event!

Qin An was acting from the very beginning!

His strength has probably always been above mine.

The evenly matched and evenly matched contest over the past few days was all a deliberate act of pretense, a deliberate holding back, and a deliberate show of weakness!

He had been hiding his strength, concealing his true abilities, deliberately engaging in prolonged battles to satisfy his obsessive martial arts obsession, using day after day of duels to completely ensnare his mind, neglect his military duties, and numb everyone's judgment!

The government troops' divisive tactics, targeted suppression, and relentless pressure were all part of the grand scheme to orchestrate this drama!

They calculated their own pride and stubbornness, Song Yu's forbearance in dire straits, and everyone's mentality. Step by step, they set up a trap and laid the groundwork, manipulating themselves and the entire rebel army at will!

From beginning to end, the martial arts duel that I was so proud of, and the evenly matched opponent, was nothing more than a laughable performance in the eyes of the other party!

He was obsessed with duels, neglected military affairs, ignored the overall situation, and watched his alliance perish. He walked into the trap step by step and became the most foolish piece on the opponent's chessboard!

Having come to understand the whole truth, Lu Lin felt a chill run through his body, his mind was shaken, and he felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave. Endless humiliation, regret, and despair instantly devoured his mind.

cheated!

I was completely and utterly deceived from beginning to end!

The young military commander before us is not only exceptionally skilled in martial arts and possesses overwhelming combat power, but also a peerless strategist with profound cunning, flawless planning, and a long-term vision!

Despite possessing immense martial prowess and a renowned reputation, he was utterly foolish, unable to judge character, and misjudged the overall situation, personally causing the deaths of tens of thousands of soldiers, the entire defensive line, and the entire battle!

It's all over, it's completely finished!

After the extreme despair, the last glimmer of fighting spirit in Lu Lin's eyes was completely extinguished, leaving only endless desolation.

No!

We must send a message to Wang Bo immediately!

We must tell the main force of the main peak that Qin An's strength is overwhelming, the government army has a far-reaching plan, the rebels are already deeply trapped, and the situation is hopeless. We must tell Wang Bo to take precautions as soon as possible and not repeat the same mistakes!

This news concerns the life and death of 100,000 main forces and the success or failure of the entire rebellion; it must not be cut off now!

With this thought in mind, Lu Lin endured the excruciating pain in his body and struggled to turn his horse around to send someone to break through the encirclement and deliver a message.

But just as he made a slight movement, Qin An in front of him acted first.

His eyes were cold as he raised his hand, nocked the bow, and drew the string!

The entire set of movements was fluid and lightning-fast, without the slightest hesitation!

The jet-black wolf-tooth arrow locked firmly onto Lu Lin, the bowstring taut, the killing intent chilling, and a deadly crisis instantly enveloped Lu Lin!

Having been through many battles, he instantly realized that in his current state of chaotic qi and blood, there was absolutely no possibility of dodging or resisting!

Qin An would not give himself any chance to send a message or catch his breath!

The shadow of death completely enveloped my entire being.

Lu Lin stopped all movement, looked up at the cold arrow tip, and gazed at Qin An, who stood indifferently ahead. All the regret, resentment, and despair in his heart vanished.

The tide has turned, defeat is inevitable, what good would it do to send a message?

With the overall situation collapsing, morale shattered, and internal disintegration rampant, a mere piece of news was utterly powerless to reverse the situation.

His own stupidity led to the downfall of the entire army, and he deserved to die.

For a martial artist, dying on the battlefield is their destiny.

Rather than die by a sneak attack or in a sorry state, it is better to die honorably at the hands of the most outstanding opponent, upholding the integrity of martial arts and achieving a glorious end!

He suddenly looked up and roared at Qin An, his voice desolate yet resolute: "Qin An! Stop!"

"I know you don't want me to deliver the message! I can keep my mouth shut and never leak the information!"

"But Lu Lin has loved martial arts all his life, is obsessed with the way of martial arts, fought half his life and experienced countless battles, only seeking a fair and square duel and a glorious death!"

"Stop shooting arrows! Put away your bows and arrows! Fight me again with weapons! Let me die by your spear, not from a hidden arrow! Let me maintain the final dignity of a warrior!"

On the battlefield, amidst the deafening fighting and utter chaos, only this one roar, clear and resonant, pierced through the clamor and echoed clearly across the surrounding area.

Qin An paused slightly in his bow-holding arm, his eyes flickering.

Looking at Lu Lin, who was covered in blood and severely injured, yet still proud and unyielding, a complex feeling swept through his heart.

Throughout the entire battle, Lu Lin was the only one among the rebels who was open, honest, and upright.

He was ambitious, powerful, arrogant, and obsessive, but he had no ulterior motives or despicable means.

He was fighting for the pinnacle of martial arts, for a fair and square victory, not for intrigue, scheming, or backstabbing.

Even though he was in the enemy camp and causing trouble, he was a pure martial artist worthy of respect.

Compared to Song Yu, who is ruthless, cunning, fickle, and betrays his friends for personal gain, Lu Lin's martial arts integrity and open-mindedness deserve a degree of respect.

Seeing the resolute determination in the other's eyes—a determination that showed no fear of death and only a desire for a straightforward battle—Qin An remained silent for a moment before slowly releasing the bowstring.

The fierce killing intent subsided quietly, and he put away his longbow.

He gripped the spear behind him with his backhand, lightly squeezed the horse's flanks with his legs, and the black horse steadily moved forward.

"it is good."

Qin An spoke in a deep voice, calm and even, yet with a hint of approval: "I will grant your wish and give you a fair and square duel."

As soon as he finished speaking, he stopped holding back and stopped deliberately holding back, pouring all his strength into his spear!

Peak combat power, unleashed to its fullest extent!

The gun trembled, its cold light surged, air whistled, and a fierce wind blew, unleashing a domineering aura far surpassing that of previous duels!

Feeling this overwhelming power that crushed heaven and earth, Lu Lin's eyes suddenly lit up with extreme fervor and relief.

This is the true strength of this opponent!

To die at the full power of such a strong person, I have no regrets in this life!

Thank you!

Lu Lin laughed loudly, a laugh that was frank, desolate, and fearless.

In a desperate situation, where death was inevitable, he completely let go of all his worries, obsessions, and concerns.

I seek neither victory nor defeat, neither survival nor fame; I only wish to dedicate all my life's learning to a final, all-out battle against the strongest warriors, burning the last drop of my martial arts passion!

He endured the excruciating pain throughout his body, gripped the Fangtian Halberd tightly, mobilized the last of his strength, and his aura surged, the halberd's light shining brightly and domineeringly, as he charged fiercely towards Qin An!

"Qin An! Let's fight!"