"Don't you dare hurt my lord!"
The general who came out of the fire was Xu Chu. He was eight feet tall and had a huge waist.
Xu Chu's body was charred black. His hair and eyebrows were burnt by the fire. Even the long sword in his hand was lost. He looked miserable.
However, Xu Chu was hugging a burning log in his arms.
This log was about three feet (nine meters) long. The flames on it had not been extinguished.
Xu Chu hugged the burning log and swept everything in his way. Wherever he went, no matter if it was the Yuan Army or the Cao Army, they all quickly avoided him. Some unlucky ones who could not avoid him were hit by the huge log and were sent flying like a baseball.
The Elite leaders with relatively healthy HP could still struggle at death's door after being sent flying. As for the half-HP Elites, or the normal soldiers and skeleton soldiers with full HP, they were directly turned into a pile of flesh and blood, sticking to the end of the burning wood.
Bai Xiaowen used [Insight] on Xu Chu.
[Xu Chu (Lord Level 9)/Brave Status/Naked Status/Injured Status]
[Race: Humanoid/Human Race]
[Profession: Tiger Guard Lord]
[Attributes: Strength 90 + 30, Agility 51 + 30, Vitality 140, Spirit 35]
[Lord Skill: Guard: Passive. Xu Chu has the responsibility of guarding Cao Cao. When the Lord is in danger, Xu Chu will enter the Brave Status, Strength and Agility + 30]
[Special Skill: Naked Status: Passive. Xu Chu's armor is doubled. Activating Naked Status will cause Xu Chu to lose all of his armor and gain the same amount of attack power as the armor he gave up.]
[Skill 1: Hundred Barbarian Sword Technique: When using this technique, Xu Chu's evasion rate is reduced by 20% and his attack speed is increased by 20%. Enemies weaker than his template have a chance to be intimidated and enter a slow state. Xu Chu's attacks on enemies in the intimidated state are guaranteed to be critical hits.]
[Skill 2 ~ 5:???]
[Skill 6: Guard Commander (Proficient): Xu Chu gains 1000 extra HP, 50% toughness, and 30% damage reduction.]
Bai Xiaowen heaved a sigh of relief. Xu Chu was a Lord who specialized in Vitality! His survivability was very strong.
No wonder Cao Cao gave him the responsibility of scouting the camp. Even if he was ambushed, with Xu Chu's strong survival ability, he would be able to survive.
However, Bai Xiaowen's trap was too ruthless. Not only did it burn down the West City Stronghold, but it also buried gunpowder underground, which almost blew the entire stronghold away.
The gunpowder here was not the real gunpowder of the later generations. Instead, it was something unique to the Three Kingdoms of the Spirit Realm. It was made by necromancers using sulfur, saltpeter, and other materials.
When Zhong Yao had stopped Bai Xiaowen's army from crossing the river at Meng Jin, he had used the Six-shot Thunderfire Array.
Bai Xiaowen not only occupied Yedu, but also controlled the four prefectures of Hebei. Naturally they had this kind of military supplies in their treasury, so naturally they had to put them to good use. However, these military supplies were not Bai Xiaowen's personal belongings. If they were used to blow up the enemy, Bai Xiaowen would not be able to get any loot.
If it were any other lord, even if they weren't blown up or burned to death, they would still be half-dead.
When Xu Chu first fell into the trap, the explosion of gunpowder did not cause much damage to him. However, the stronghold collapsed and buried him. A burning log had smashed him into a daze.
Later, when Cao Cao was in danger, Xu Chu's Lord skill was activated, increasing his strength by 30 points. Furthermore, he had a natural sense for the safety of his monarch. At this moment, he felt uneasy and knew that Cao Cao was in danger. As such, he bravely stood up and picked up the log that was on top of him. He swept away the ruins and rushed out of the fire alone to save Cao Cao.
However, Xu Chu was already injured, and his HP was decreasing.
"Winged cavalry, take a roundabout route. Don't block Xu Chu from the front."
Bai Xiaowen immediately ordered the Death Cavalry to take a roundabout route. They did not want to face Xu Chu head-on.
Now, Xu Chu waved the burning log and used his shocking strength to execute the Hundred Barbarian Blade Technique. All the Yuan soldiers along the way were shocked and slowed down. Then, they were smashed into meat paste.
Even with the buff from Yi Deng's horn, it was not worth it to block a human-shaped tank with flesh and blood.
One must know that Xu Chu, who went all out, did not have time to rest and bandage his wounds. His HP would decrease even faster.
Finally, Xu Chu and Cao Cao met up.
Li Shuyi instantly felt his movements become stiff. He immediately used the second Invincible Slash and left Cao Cao's side. At this point, Cao Cao had only lost 500 HP, so it was not painful at all.
"Zhongkang!" Cao Cao saw Xu Chu and calmed down. He could finally survive.
However, the current situation was that Cao Cao's army had lost. Not to mention one Xu Chu, even if there were two more, they would not be able to turn the situation around.
Although Xu Chu was brave, he was not stupid. He said to Yu Jin and Le Jin, "You two cover the rear. I will escort the lord to retreat first!"
Yu Jin and Le Jin nodded.
Xu Chu threw away the log and stood on the shaft of Cao Cao's chariot. He held the reins in his left hand and a long saber in his right. The Yuan soldiers who tried to stop him were all killed by Xu Chu single-handedly with his long saber.
Cecilia drew her bow and led the winged cavalry to shoot arrows at Cao Cao who was escaping to the south. Arrows fell like rain.
Xu Chu stabbed the warhorse's buttocks. The warhorse felt the pain and rushed forward. Xu Chu used his divine might and removed the cover of Cao Cao's chariot. He erected it in front of Cao Cao to block the arrows.
Cao Cao also pulled out his sword and deflected the arrows for Xu Chu.
It should be mentioned here that even though Cao Cao of the Spiritual Realm had high basic attributes, he was not proficient in martial arts. It was probably because he had not personally fought for a long time. Compared to other rare Commander-level generals, his survivability was strong, but his damage output was weaker.
However, Cao Cao's main point was his powerful commanding ability and charm. These were hidden attributes that could not be seen.
"Chase!" Li Shuyi shouted in the party channel when he saw the target of the Grand Unification Main Storyline Quest 1 in front of him.
Bai Xiaowen smiled and said, "Don't worry. There is a saying, 'Strength cannot be maintained for long.' Xu Chu is very fierce now. He is relying on the last breath in his chest to support himself. His stamina and even health points are decreasing. He is like an injured and hungry tiger, bleeding all the way. However, it is also the fiercest time. The best way is not to rush to kill but to follow from afar. When the injured tiger is exhausted, we can kill him in one fell swoop. "
Bai Xiaowen immediately ordered Cecilia to lead the winged cavalry and follow from afar. They continuously shot arrows to harass Cao Cao.
Bai Xiaowen himself stayed at the battlefield below Anyang City.
Originally, there was no need for Bai Xiaowen to stay. Cao Cao's escape had caused the Cao army to lose the courage to resist and flee. However, there were still two lords, Zhang Liao and Xu Huang, as well as Yu Jin, Le Jin, and other future members of the Five Elite Generals.
He had to quickly end the battle here and make time to chase after Cao Cao.
…
Xu Chu protected Cao Cao and rushed south. Only a hundred cavalry followed him.
Not long later, the war horse pulling the chariot neighed and fell to the ground.
Cao Cao ordered the Personal Guards to give up two horses for him and Xu Chu to ride. Then, he continued south.
Not long later, an army came from the front. When they got close, they realized that it was Xiahou Dun. He led Cao Ren, Cao Hong, and the other Cao Family generals to welcome Cao Cao.
Cao Cao asked, "Why didn't you all defend the camp?"
Xiahou Dun was shocked, "Didn't the lord send a Personal Guard to say that you were in danger and for us to assist Anyang City?"
Cao Cao raged, "When did I send a Personal Guard?"
Xiahou Dun called the Personal Guard who sent the order to confront him. In the end, his subordinates quickly reported that the Personal Guard had died and only brought back a corpse.
A commotion broke out from the south and flames filled the sky.
Cao Cao slapped his thigh, "Not good, the camp is lost!"
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