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

On the battlefield, the wind and sand howled, horses' hooves kicked up clouds of dust, and the crisp sounds of clashing swords and spears filled the air.

Lin Bao, Zhang Yu, and Yang Qing joined forces to attack Qin An from three directions: left, right, and front, effectively blocking all of Qin An's escape routes.

His spear techniques were fierce and ruthless, each strike aimed directly at vital points.

All three were top generals in the Qishan City rebel army, with well-organized offense and defense, and their combined strength far exceeded their individual combat power.

Even when faced with such a fierce three-sided attack, Qin An remained firmly seated on his horse, his posture upright like a pine tree, showing no sign of panic.

He wielded the halberd he had taken from Lu Lin with ease; as the heavy halberd flew, a gale howled and a powerful aura emanated from it.

The three of them launched a fierce attack for dozens of rounds, but not only did they fail to suppress Qin An, they were also constantly forced back by his powerful and domineering strength.

Each time the weapons clashed, the enormous recoil force was transmitted along the gun barrel to the arms, making the three men's hands numb and their blood surge.

After dozens of rounds, their attack speed became visibly faster.

In contrast, Qin An remained calm and composed throughout, maintaining a perfectly steady rhythm in both offense and defense.

He became more and more composed as he fought, his halberd techniques became increasingly fierce and swift, his power steadily increasing, and he seemed poised to crush the entire field.

A powerful aura of killing intent enveloped the entire battlefield, making the three opponents tense and breathless.

Wang Bo, the rebel leader watching from the city wall, had a face ashen, his eyes filled with solemnity and apprehension. He had thought that even if the three powerful generals couldn't kill Qin An, they could at least keep him in check and crush his spirit. But the current battle situation had completely overturned his expectations.

Qin An's combat strength is far more terrifying than the rumors suggest.

If the battle continues like this, it's only a matter of time before Lin Bao and his two companions are defeated.

"Damn it, the imperial court's foundation is truly profound. Even a random border general possesses such formidable strength."

Wang Bo clenched his fists, his heart filled with anxiety, his eyes fixed on the battle below the city, and he gritted his teeth inwardly.

He knew very well that if the three generals suffered a crushing defeat today, the morale of the entire Qishan City army would collapse completely, and no one would dare to fight against Qin An anymore.

Just then, the situation on the battlefield quietly changed.

The three men, exhausted from their prolonged attack, grew increasingly fearful.

Zhang Yu, in particular, was repeatedly struck in the robes by the force of the halberd and nearly cleaved by the sharp blade. The oppressive feeling of being on the verge of life and death surrounded him, and he had long lost his initial arrogant fighting spirit, leaving him only with fear and anxiety.

He knew that in a direct confrontation, the three of them would be no match for Qin An.

If they continue fighting, they will all perish here.

At this thought, a ruthless and resolute glint flashed in Zhang Yu's eyes.

A true man does not concern himself with trifles; when faced with victory or defeat, survival or death, everything else is meaningless.

Taking advantage of the moment when Lin Bao was tightly engaged in front of Qin An and Yang Qing was feigning an attack from the flanks to contain him, they seized the opportunity.

Zhang Yu suddenly reined in his horse and took a half step back, using the swirling dust and the shadows of gunfire as cover.

His right hand slipped silently into the leather pouch at his waist, the movement swift as a ghost, leaving no trace.

In an instant, his fingertips gripped a diamond-shaped, bone-piercing dart that was polished to a deep black and was filled with poison.

These darts are small in size, heavy in texture, and coated with a secret paralyzing poison.

It strikes silently and leaves no trace; it is a deadly hidden weapon that he keeps close at hand all year round. He never uses it lightly, but only for turning the tide in desperate situations and killing enemies in secret.

Zhang Yu's eyes flashed sharply, he held his breath, and his wrist suddenly twitched!

"call out!"

A subtle, exquisite sound of wind breaking suddenly rang out, almost completely obscured by the deafening clash of weapons, making it difficult to detect.

The dark dart, carrying a chilling glint and deadly poison, bypassed all obstructions and headed straight for the open space on Qin An's right shoulder blade!

Battles on the battlefield are extremely dangerous, and moves can change in an instant. No one can achieve a 360-degree defense without any blind spots.

At this moment, Qin An focused all his attention on his halberd technique, directly confronting Lin Bao's desperate attack while parrying Yang Qing's cunning sneak attacks from the side.

They never expected that the other side would use a vicious hidden weapon to launch a sneak attack in the middle of a grand battle.

The darts are as fast as lightning, arriving in an instant!

By the time Qin An caught a faint sound of something cutting through the air and sensed the murderous intent from the side, the hidden weapon was already within reach, leaving him no chance to avoid it!

At the critical moment, Qin An's fighting instincts erupted to the extreme. He suddenly shifted his body to the side and simultaneously pulled his shoulder back rapidly, narrowly avoiding a fatal blow.

"Pfft!"

A soft, piercing sound rang out.

The poisoned dart still pierced his right shoulder, penetrating an inch into the flesh and firmly embedded in the hard gaps of the armor plate.

A sharp, stinging pain instantly swept through my entire body.

Immediately following, a strange, cold, and numbing toxin spread rapidly through his blood vessels, instantly invading the meridians in his shoulder and flowing down his arm, causing his entire right arm to feel weak and stiff.

"General!"

Upon seeing this, the government troops and their personal guards below cried out in alarm, their hearts tightening instantly.

Qin An's warhorse let out a long neigh, his body swayed slightly, his back suddenly tensed, and his dark eyes instantly darkened completely.

The excruciating pain of tearing flesh in the shoulder, the tingling and numbness in the meridians, and the humiliation and rage of being ambushed in a sneaky way instantly overwhelmed all reason.

At this moment, Qin An completely lost his temper!

"You despicable wretch, do you even deserve to fight me on the battlefield?"

Qin An's voice was icy cold, carrying a chilling killing intent that resounded throughout the battlefield.

He endured the excruciating pain in his shoulder and the numbness from the poison, and suddenly exerted force in his right arm, unleashing terrifying power even with stiff meridians.

He suddenly raised his halberd high, the blade whipping up a howling wind. Under the golden setting sun, the halberd's blade gleamed with a blinding cold light, its power terrifying beyond measure.

Before the three stunned people could react, Qin An swept his halberd out with a thunderous roar!

Boom!

A powerful burst of energy exploded on the spot, and an invisible wave of energy swept in all directions.

Lin Bao, who was launching a frontal assault, was the first to be hit. He felt an unparalleled force crushing down on him, his expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly raised his gun to block.

"clang--!"

The deafening roar made my eardrums buzz.

The spear in Lin Bao's hand was instantly bent by the immense force, his arms were ripped open in excruciating pain, and his tiger's mouth was split open, with blood splattering everywhere.

The man and his horse were violently thrown back several steps, the horse slipped on all fours and nearly fell to its knees.

His chest heaved violently, a mouthful of bloody stench rushed to his throat, and he almost vomited blood on the spot. He stared in horror at Qin An, whose aura had surged, and fear took root in his heart.

Yang Qing, standing to the side, was terrified. Overwhelmed by the sudden and terrifying power, he instinctively reined in his horse and retreated, no longer daring to advance rashly.

Only Zhang Yu, who had successfully launched a sneak attack, showed a glint of wild joy in his eyes and roared fiercely, "He's been hit by a poisoned dart! The poison is spreading, and his fighting strength is greatly reduced! Brothers, strike while he's weakened, and join forces to kill him!"

But before he could finish speaking, Qin An had already turned his halberd around, his cold gaze fixed on him, filled with murderous intent.

In his berserk state, Qin An's combat power completely broke through to its peak.

Even with an injured right arm and poison in his body, his moves remained swift, domineering, and flawless.

It was even more ferocious and violent than before, with every move a life-or-death struggle.

The halberd flew again, leaving no room for retreat, its fierce power overwhelming the entire field.

In just a few breaths, Qin An unleashed seven halberd strikes in quick succession. The halberd shadows were so dense that they were impenetrable, and the ferocious attack relentlessly suppressed the three, giving them no chance to catch their breath.

Lin Bao, Zhang Yu, and Yang Qing were instantly and completely suppressed.

Faced with the rampaging Qin An, the three were filled with nothing but endless fear and panic.

They had never seen such a terrifying opponent; after being wounded and going berserk, he was so powerful that it was despair-inducing.

Zhang Yu was both shocked and frightened.

He was well aware of the power of his poisoned darts; ordinary warriors would be paralyzed and lose all fighting ability shortly after being hit by them.

But Qin An not only did not collapse, but became even more ferocious. Such physical resilience and willpower were simply unbelievable!

"Is...is he even human?" Zhang Yu was horrified.

But Qin An had no time to care about anything else; he had only one thought in his mind: to kill!