Zombie Bodyguard

Chapter 2027: Chapter 2024: Cavalry Duel

Although He Shan’s words were well-intentioned, to a man they were full of provocation. Xiao Manxuan and Zhang Lingyu’s expressions were quite amusing; they wanted to laugh but were too embarrassed. Of course, they were also worried that Lin Tian might be provoked into a temper tantrum by these words.

City Lord Jia, being from the military, also had a combative streak. He didn’t speak, just quietly scrutinized Lin Tian. The message was clear: he tacitly approved of He Shan’s challenge.

The City Lord didn’t speak, and Lin Tian couldn’t be bothered to distinguish right from wrong, nor did he need to prove anything. His expression was indifferent; he showed neither anger nor fear. City Lord Jia frowned, thinking, this young man is too calm; is he relying on something?

Seeing that Lin Tian didn’t respond, Mu Yun said to He Shan, "No need to say more, let’s begin."

"Alright, straightforward!" He Shan, provoked by Mu Yun, immediately forgot about Lin Tian.

He turned his horse’s head and shouted loudly towards the training ground, "Brothers, set up the stage!"

This Ghost General’s voice was indeed loud, even louder than the previous neighing of the Ghost Horse, spreading across the entire fortress in an instant. With the mention of setting up the stage, the ghost soldiers on the training ground all stopped what they were doing.

"General He..." a ghost soldier shouted.

"Old He’s old habits are flaring up again," said a colleague familiar with him, in a helpless tone.

"I noticed those four as soon as they came in, their warhorses are even better than ours, what’s their background?"

"Who cares about their background, I just want to know how many moves it will take for Old He to defeat them."

"Huh? Why is that woman coming out to fight? No way, three women and one man, and the man is hiding behind the women?"

"That man probably can’t make it. I just wonder if Old He would go easy when a woman comes out to fight."

"Just watch, I bet Old He will finish the fight quickly, to give the woman some face."

The ghost soldiers quickly made a large open space in the center, while also discussing.

"Are we competing in a horse battle or on foot?" Mu Yun calmly asked.

He Shan waved a long spear and said, "I’ve been training horse battles for years, and your warhorse is better than mine, making conditions equal, so a horse battle it is. Of course, if you disagree, a foot battle is also fine with me."

"Horse battle it is," Mu Yun said nonchalantly. She shook the reins and urged her warhorse into the training ground.

The training ground was spacious enough for a horse battle to unfold. The two of them positioned themselves at opposite ends, facing each other from afar.

Mu Yun deftly drew the thin sword at her waist, her body leaning forward slightly, her legs tensed.

Because she wore a tight-fitting skirt armor, her delicate and voluptuous figure was outlined clearly. With a short skirt armor below, her long legs straddling the horseback, taut and appearing strong and powerful.

Her face was indifferent, her gaze locked firmly on He Shan opposite her. At this moment, she resembled a lurking leopardess, silently building up strength.

When He Shan saw the thin sword in her hand, he frowned, "Mu Yun Envoy, I suggest you switch weapons. Long spears, horse swords, we have them all, you can choose freely."

Horse battles emphasize the unity of man and horse, with charging confrontations. Naturally, long weapons hold the advantage, and heavy weapons can better unleash the power of a horse battle. As the warhorse charges, adding the power and weight of a heavy weapon, its force rises exponentially.

"This He Shan is honest, not wanting to take advantage," Lin Tian said with a slight smile.

But Mu Yun’s expression didn’t change, "No need."

"Alright." He Shan didn’t waste words either, shouting "good," as his upper body slowly lowered, even lower than Mu Yun. At the same time, his long spear pointed forward, forming an angle with the ground.

He Shan gripped the spear hard, black energy surged from his hand, churning and spreading over his body, finally covering him entirely. An astonishing aura erupted from him, even from a distance, Lin Tian could feel the heaviness in the air.

Xiao Manxuan was even sweating slightly from her forehead, her face somewhat unsightly, seemingly struggling against the oppressive aura. Lin Tian frowned, reached out to pull the reins, and led her backward. Zhang Lingyu exhaled slightly and retreated as well.

City Lord Jia glanced at Lin Tian and the others, shook his head slightly, somewhat disappointed, but still said nothing.

"Whew..." Xiao Manxuan let out a long breath, feeling much better, and said in amazement, "What a strong aura. I wonder if Sister Mu Yun can win."

"Hard to say. This He Shan has been guarding the fortress for years and is experienced in actual combat, but Mu Yun is no weakling either. She rose step by step from a small Soul Hooking Envoy to her current position as a First-class Impermanence, relying not on connections but on her own skills. Both are formidable," Lin Tian analyzed carefully.

"Boom, boom, boom..."

Suddenly, the sound of war drums resounded, echoing above the fortress. The ghost soldiers watching the scene simultaneously raised their spears, then struck them to the ground, producing heavy clashing sounds. The combination of these weapon clashes and the drumbeats reverberated through the hearts of all who watched, including Lin Tian.

It was his first time seeing such a magnificent spectacle in a military camp, so stirring.

"Hyah!" He Shan shouted lowly, a ripple of the reins, and his warhorse charged out. He slightly lifted his spear, its sharp tip aimed at Mu Yun.

The spear was long, already extending past the horse’s head when held level. During the charge, the horse hadn’t arrived yet, but the spear’s tip had already reached the target, showcasing the advantage of long-handled weapons.

Mu Yun also pressed with her legs, urging her horse into the charge, but with only a thin sword in hand, she was at a disadvantage. However, her gaze remained unwavering, focused only on her charge’s target.

The training ground was large, but their charge was even faster. In the blink of an eye, they were at close quarters. At the moment of impending contact, He Shan suddenly thrust his spear, which had already extended past the horse’s head, growing longer in an instant. The spear tip rapidly thrust towards Mu Yun’s chest and abdomen. If it hit, Mu Yun would instantly be skewered like candied fruit.

Mu Yun squinted her eyes, her body tilted slightly, and her thin sword slashed down at the same time. With a clang, the seemingly fragile thin sword deflected the spear tip’s direction. The sword blade scraped past the spear shaft, sparking a dazzling trail of fire, sparks flying along its path.

Their charge was extremely fast; their weapons clashed only once before quickly separating again. When they drew apart once more, they had exchanged positions, the first clash resulting in no clear victor.

Wow...

The ghost soldiers watching exclaimed in surprise. The scene they had imagined of a decisive victory in one strike did not appear. He Shan frowned, dissatisfied with the clash.

"Mu Yun’s thin sword is extraordinary. Besides, to charge with a lightweight weapon against He Shan’s long spear seems to have ended with a draw, but Mu Yun actually holds a slight advantage," Lin Tian’s eyes flashed, a hint of a smile appearing.

Xiao Manxuan blinked, thought for a moment, then softly said, "I understand. In a horse battle charge, what matters is strength and speed, and to use a lightweight weapon to counter a heavy weapon, Mu Yun’s strength must be slightly superior."

Lin Tian laughed, praising, "Xuanxuan, you’re truly clever. But saying ’slightly superior’ is too modest. As a member of the Yaksha Clan, Mu Yun’s strength is definitely a level above He Shan’s."

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