Chapter 163: Crisis in the West

Chapter 163

The Chi Rong Army moved swiftly, surrounding Huo Jun.

A Chi Rong soldier with a mole on his face swung his curved blade and attacked Huo Jun!

Others followed closely behind!

Huo Jun displayed her prowess, cutting down several of the first attackers!

The Chi Rong soldiers, seeing this, urgently halted their steps, pushing and shoving each other backward, their eyes filled with fear and vigilance.

Qin Zhao lowered his head, observing Huo Jun's every move, having great confidence in her.

Recalling her previous scene of slaying Tu Ge, he still had doubts about her refusal to participate in the recent battles.

With such remarkable skills, why did she wait until today to join the fight?

Now, her reputation within the Northwestern Army was also affected by this.

Once she resolves the crisis and safely returns to the city, he will definitely ask her for an explanation!

The Chi Rong soldiers retreated to a safe distance, tentatively stretching their legs forward and then retracting them.

They frantically probed on the edge of death.

Suddenly, someone shouted, "With so many of us, can't we handle just one person?

Don't hesitate, attack!"

To boost their courage, everyone shouted in unison, "Charge!"

And once again, they rushed towards Huo Jun!

Initially, she held her ground against multiple opponents without any sign of weakness. However, as more and more Chi Rong soldiers surged forward, she gradually felt overwhelmed!

She narrowly avoided being slashed by their curved blades several times!

Qin Zhao clenched his fist until he saw Huo Jun being fiercely attacked by the Chi Rong soldiers, forced to retreat step by step, clearly in a disadvantaged position.

Qin Zhao said to the nearby soldiers, "Bring me a three-stone bow!"

Two soldiers replied, "Yes, Your Highness."

The two exchanged a glance, both expressing astonishment in each other's eyes!

Even ordinary people struggled to lift a three-stone bow, yet this esteemed princess actually intended to use it to shoot down the enemy?!

Who would believe it?

Well, they didn't.

With a curious mindset, they quickly handed over the three-stone bow.

Qin Zhao maintained a composed demeanor while holding the three-stone bow, causing a tempest of shock and awe among the soldiers.

She casually weighed the three-stone bow, thinking to herself: Although this bow is heavy, its range is sufficient.

Ignoring the stunned soldiers around her, she surprised them even more.

Huo Jun, weakened by physical exhaustion, had uncontrollable tremors in her arms.

Qin Zhao graciously accepted the attention.

Suddenly, his gaze met a cold stare, and Qin Zhao calmly returned the look, causing the person to avert their gaze in guilt.

Afterward, under the gaze of the crowd, the two returned to their respective tents.

After Tu Ge's death, the Chi Rong Army retreated ten li (around 5 kilometers).

For the next half month, they did not launch another attack on Yunzhong City.

During this period, Huo Jun took charge of managing the affairs of the Northwestern Army and was responsible for training the soldiers' combat capabilities.

Under her intense training, the already decent Northwestern Army made leaps and bounds in a short period of time.

June 29th

Under the scorching sun, Huo Jun gathered everyone in a circle.

She walked to the center and said, "In the past ten days, I focused on improving your physical fitness, and now I see that all of you look strong and ready to face the mountains."

"It's time for some practical combat training."

The soldiers were eager and shouted in unison, "Great!!"

Huo Jun randomly selected two individuals and said, "You two, step forward."

The two stood up and walked toward the center.

Huo Jun asked, "What are your names?"

Tall and chubby, the guy replied, "Zhou Yuan."

Short and skinny, the other guy replied, "Qian Huaian."

"Alright, you two can battle, but be mindful of your limits," said Huo Jun.

After speaking, Huo Jun stepped back to give them some space.

Midway through their fight, Qin Zhao approached Huo Jun and said, "You're quite impressive. I've noticed a significant improvement in the soldiers' physique and vigor as I made my way here."

Huo Jun responded, "I've been working hard to ensure that Your Highness won't be disappointed."

Qin Zhao expressed his satisfaction and suddenly remarked, "That tall guy looks somewhat familiar."

"Really? Perhaps you've seen him at the camp."

The contest between Zhou Yuan and Qian Huaian lasted less than the time it takes to brew a cup of tea before a victor emerged.

Zhou Yuan, who possessed a physical advantage, narrowly won.

Qian Huaian picked himself up from the ground and returned to his original position, looking disheveled.

After that, Zhou Yuan defeated seven opponents in a row.

Gradually, no one dared to step forward and challenge him.

Zhou Yuan wore a cold expression, showing contempt for the entire audience.

Suddenly, he turned towards Huo Jun and said, "General Huo, would you be willing to test your skills against me?"