But facing his charge, the bandit leader was still fearless, and with a clang, he threw Xie Di to the bandit behind him. He pointed his spear forward at Zhu Li and said, "You and I are both leaders, do you dare to fight me?"
How could Zhou Dewei sit idly by in such a situation? As the saying goes, if the master is humiliated, the servant will die. The other party dared to provoke Zhu Li. Without saying a word, he rode his horse and swung his hammer to kill him. "How arrogant! You want to compete with our leader? You must get past me first."
Zhu Li had no intention of stopping all this. He wanted to see what capabilities these two horse bandits had that they dared to block the road and challenge him. He wondered whether they really came here by chance and wanted to have a fight, or whether they had other intentions.
Xie Tian and Xie Di fought fiercely with another person. In a blink of an eye, they fought for more than twenty rounds. The fight was very intense, but neither of them had the upper hand.
On this side, Zhou Dewei was fighting the bandit leader, and the fight was also very fierce. The bandit leader's martial arts was obviously better than Zhou Dewei's, and he was at a disadvantage as soon as they started fighting. The opponent wielded his long spear and was extremely brave, which made him almost breathless.
However, it would be impossible for the bandit leader to go any further. Although Zhou Dewei was suppressed, he was extremely tenacious. It would take a long time for the other party to defeat him.
The two fought for forty or fifty rounds but there was still no winner. Zhou Dewei's tenacity surprised the bandit leader. He gave up the idea of a quick victory and began to concentrate on dealing with Zhou Dewei.
After seventy rounds, Zhou Dewei was obviously exhausted. Zhu Li rushed forward with his spear, knocking on the horse's belly and shouting to Zhou Dewei, "Dewei, come down. I will fight him."
"Yes." Although Zhou Dewei was unwilling, he also knew his own limitations. If he continued to fight, he would only end up in a miserable defeat. After swinging the opponent's long spear, he rode back to his camp without looking back. Fortunately, the opponent did not pursue him.
Zhu Li drove his horse to the middle of the battlefield and squinted his eyes and asked, "Do you want to rest for a while?"
"Haha, no need. To be honest, I don't know why, but I always have a special feeling for you. I hope that our competition will not cause any misunderstanding." The bandit leader looked at Zhu Li and spoke sincerely, as if it came from the bottom of his heart.
Zhu Li was stunned by what he said. His words reminded him of Wu Diao, Guo Qizuo, and Gao Yuan. When he and Wu Diao met for the first time, Wu Diao seemed to have a special feeling for him and accepted him as his disciple without hesitation. Guo Qizuo also decided to follow him after meeting him for the first time.
This was especially true for Gao Yuan. His original ambition was to defend the North Gate to the death, but since he followed Zhu Li, Zhu Li was transferred to Shuozhou and asked him to defend Piantou Fort. He did not even object and gladly accepted the order.
Could it be that this bandit leader is also the reincarnation of a famous general? Then why didn't Shan Hai Jing react? Although he was puzzled, it was too late to think about the reason at this time, as the other party had obviously rushed over.
Zhu Li tapped the horse's belly lightly and rode forward. The spears collided, and the metal rang. With a "clang", the power emerging from the long spears seemed to be not much lower than his own. This made Zhu Li very surprised. In terms of his current strength, only his master could be on par with him. It seemed that this bandit leader who suddenly appeared was really not simple.
Zhu Li's best qualities are strength and speed. Before he broke through the barrier, he could rely on these two things to fight on equal terms with the generals who had broken through the barrier. After breaking through the barrier, he became extremely powerful and had never met an opponent. He never expected that a random horse bandit outside the barrier would have such great power.
Although Zhu Li was slightly surprised, the bandit leader was even more surprised than him. His name was Gao Su, and he was already twenty years old.
He was fourteen years old. He was captured by the Khitans and made a slave at the age of ten. He had a strong character and secretly practiced his family martial arts. Finally, at the age of sixteen, he escaped from the Khitans.
With hatred towards the Khitans, he founded the Juxian Village. Over a period of eight years, he looted dozens of Khitan camps and rescued countless Han people from the north. He settled the women in the Juxian Village and trained the men as soldiers. He led these people to travel across the border outside the Great Wall, specifically looking for trouble with the Khitans. The Khitans also encircled and suppressed them, but he was a master in martial arts and had never met an opponent. In terms of strength, no Khitan could compete with him.
But what he saw today was that after only the first strike between the two, he could feel that the force coming from the double-edged spear was superior to his, and this man's martial arts was not inferior to his, which could be seen from the angle, timing and accuracy of the fight.
How could Gao Su be careless when faced with such an opponent? He immediately put his full attention into the battle with Zhu Li. How could Zhu Li be afraid of him? Since breaking through the heavenly barrier, except for the battle with Wu Dao, he had not met anyone who could make him exert his full strength.
For a moment, spears shone brightly and long halberds danced. The two fought fiercely. On the battlefield, Yu Qilin turned into a flash of lightning, moving freely and elusive. Gao Su's warhorse was equally extraordinary. It was a tall green warhorse, and its galloping and leaping were like green rainbows and flying into the dark.
The fight between the two men on the battlefield was like a battle between lightning and blue rainbow. They entangled and bit each other, competing for glory. It was so dazzling to the onlookers that they could not tell how many rounds of fighting there were.
Perhaps Zhou Dewei and Yuchi Jin were the only two people in the field who could see it clearly. Although they could see it clearly, they could only admire it.
When Yuchi Jin saw this scene, he suddenly felt a sense of pride. This was the person he had his eyes on. Now he was probably even more powerful. With that momentum, he was afraid that he was no longer his opponent.
The two fought for nearly a hundred rounds. Gao Su's chest was already smoking and his body was covered in blood. Zhu Li, on the other hand, was much calmer than him. Although he also broke out in a little sweat, he was not like him, whose clothes were almost soaked.
What's more, in the battle between Zhu Li and him, the long sword at his waist had never been used. The martial arts taught by Wu Dao allow the use of both sword and spear. Obviously, he had reserved some strength, mainly because Gao Su had fought with Zhou Dewei before. Zhu Li kept the sword for the sake of fairness and respect, respect for the master.
Gao Su's lack of strength made his reaction gradually slow down. When the two horses crossed each other again, Zhu Li swung his spear to knock away the opponent's long spear, and with one stroke he picked off the opponent's black mask.
A face as handsome as a woman's suddenly appeared in front of Zhu Li. If Yuchi Jin dressed as a military general and looked as handsome as Song Yu, then the bandit leader, as a real man, was not inferior to Yuchi Jin in men's clothing.
At the same time, the ancient Classic of Mountains and Seas suddenly appeared in Zhu Li's mind, and a resonant voice like a huge bell gushed out: "Gao Su, the reincarnation of the heroic spirit Gao Changgong. Gao Changgong was a general of the Northern Qi royal family during the Southern and Northern Dynasties. He was heroic, loyal, brave, wise, and accomplished. He was not corrupted by wealth and honor. His heroic spirit was unyielding and he came to the world to help the people. His heroic spirit has returned to the mountains and seas."
The moment the Classic of Mountains and Seas appeared, Gao Su's gaze towards Zhu Li suddenly changed. Originally it was just admiration, but now there seemed to be a kind of adoration in his admiration. It was an admiration that came from the heart and was like a life-and-death admiration, as well as a surprise like a rain after a long drought.
At the same time, the general behind Gao Su, who was using a long spear, swung the long spear violently, forcing the brothers Xie Tian and Xie Di to retreat, and suddenly took off the spear below.
He was wearing a black scarf, with a handsome face, bright eyes and a steely complexion. He was holding a spear in his hand, looking quite extraordinary.
The elegant horse bandit with a sword behind them also took off his black scarf almost at the same time. This man had a plain face and was very elegant. It was obvious that he was a learned man.
As the two took off their black scarves, Zhu Li's mind was filled with the vibrations of the Classic of Mountains and Seas. A resounding voice like a huge bell continued: "Huo Qing is the reincarnation of the heroic spirit Huo Qubing. Huo Qubing was a famous general of the Western Han Dynasty and a national hero. He was the initiator of the 'How can I have a family if the Xiongnu is not destroyed' saga. He was known as the Champion Marquis. When mentioning the Champion Marquis, one must mention Huo Qubing. His heroic spirit was unyielding and he came to the world to help the people. His heroic spirit is back in the mountains and seas."
"Wang, this is the living body of the heroic spirit Wang Meng. Wang Meng was the Prime Minister of the Former Qin during the Sixteen Kingdoms period. He was as wise as Weizi and You Yu, and even the Three Kingdoms Prime Minister Kong Ming could not compare to him. His heroic spirit was unyielding and he came to this world to help the people. His heroic spirit has returned to the mountains and seas."
The voice was loud and deafening. Three powerful men came out at once, shocking Zhu Li into a trance for a moment. Fortunately, the experience during this period was not in vain. Since "Classic of Mountains and Seas" gave a hint, Zhu Li naturally believed it.
He quickly took off the black scarf from his clothes, put away his spear, dismounted, and walked towards the three "horse bandits" opposite. Gao Su, Huo Qing, and Wang, as if being pulled by some mysterious force, dismounted and came forward involuntarily. When the two sides met, the three of them took the lead in cupping their hands towards Zhu Li.
"My name is Gao Su, nice to meet you, sir."
"My name is Huo Qing, nice to meet you, sir."
"A certain king greets you, my lord."
Zhu Li looked like he was only sixteen or seventeen years old, but his actual age was only fourteen. In the Tang Dynasty, boys of this age were generally called "young gentlemen". The three men didn't know what Zhu Li did, but they were sure that he must be extraordinary. He was someone who made them want to follow him all their lives after just one look at him. How could this boy be simple
After they finished speaking, they looked at the latter infatuatedly. Even Yuchi Jin, who was standing behind Zhu Li, felt a little jealous at the look.
If she was not 100% sure that the three people opposite were men, she would have rushed over and killed these three monsters with a swing of her sword.
It is no exaggeration to call him a monster. Gao Su is the reincarnation of Gao Changgong, who is known as one of the four most handsome men in ancient times. Although he has lived a second life, his handsome face still makes people jealous.
Huo Qing is the reincarnation of Huo Qubing. Huo Qubing is equally handsome and extraordinary. Occasionally, he exudes an intoxicating heroic spirit that makes people even more impressed.
As for Wang, Wang Meng's life here, his bookish air, his passionate writings and his heroic spirit that only a scholar can produce, which he reveals intentionally or unintentionally, are also heart-stirring.
The three of them were all relatively young. The oldest, Gao Su, looked only about twenty-three or twenty-four years old, while Huo Qing and Wang were even younger, only around twenty years old, which was the prime of their youth and the beginning of their potential.
Fortunately, there were no other women here. The only one, Yuchi Jin, had already fallen deeply in love with Zhu Li. Far from being bewildered by his temperament and beauty, she was full of hostility towards them. After all, the three men on the opposite side were all more beautiful than Zhu Li.
"I'm Zhu Li from Xuzhou, nice to meet you all." Zhu Li bowed and said cordially.
"Xuzhou Zhu Li, haha, if Wang guessed correctly, Xuzhou Zhu Li should now be called Shuozhou Zhu Li. Lord Zhu, did Wang guess wrong?" After hearing Zhu Li's words, Wang's expression changed and he immediately revealed Zhu Li's identity.