Journey to the West: Starting from Changing Sun Wukong’s fate
Chapter 697 - 536: Dark Demonic Qi, Battle with Ji Ling

Chapter 697: Chapter 536: Dark Demonic Qi, Battle with Ji Ling

Ji Ling wielded a sixty-five-jin Square Sky Halberd, which showed his physical strength probably exceeded three hundred jin, while average soldiers felt even a sword weighing a dozen or so jin to be heavy.

"General, this Ji Ling is a fierce general who wields a sixty-five jin Square Sky Halberd. Although he is not as strong as Dian Wei or General Xiahou, he is not someone ordinary people can compare with!"

The Chiliarch, with painstaking earnestness, advised, as for why he didn’t simply run away, if he did and was deemed a deserter, the Chiliarch’s fate wouldn’t be much better than dying in battle.

As for believing that Wang Yang had the makings of a fierce general, the Chiliarch certainly did not.

Wang Yang was exceptionally handsome, with a fair complexion and clean-shaven face, while Dian Wei and the others were all rough and burly men.

Wang Yang was the very picture of an affluent young master,

fearing that he didn’t understand the reality and came out to experience the thrill of leading troops in battle. Thinking of this, the Chiliarch felt deeply troubled.

That kind of young master was the most difficult to serve. He only hoped that Wang Yang would understand at least some of the ways of the world, so as not to let himself and his brothers needlessly lose their lives.

Wang Yang seemed to ponder for a moment, then spoke up, "Later, when I go forth to challenge, if I successfully slay the enemy commander, follow me in the charge. But if I am killed by the enemy, run back directly!"

Wang Yang understood that for them, in these turbulent times, life was both the most valuable and least valuable commodity. If there was a chance to leave a mark in history, they would risk everything.

But if it meant losing their lives for nothing, those Qingzhou troops would be dissatisfied. No one wanted to throw away their life for nothing in such a place.

However, if there was a military order from Wang Yang,

then these Qingzhou troops would naturally feel reassured. In the army, a military order was the most authoritative thing. With this in hand, they would no longer fear being treated as deserters.

"Bring the paper."

At the Chiliarch’s call, a Civil Official who followed the army came over. It was common for various situations to arise in the army, which is why Civil Officials accompanied the military.

And recording the actual situation of the war was also their responsibility.

"I’ll dictate, you write. Today, I, Wang Yang, if after challenging and am slain by the enemy commander, shall not implicate the five thousand Qingzhou troops. If I fall, let the five thousand Qingzhou troops escape."

Wang Yang said loudly from atop his horse, and all the Qingzhou troops heard Wang Yang’s promise, making the Chiliarch finally feel at ease.

Seeing Wang Yang’s handprint recorded on the military order by the Civil Official, the Chiliarch nodded, indicating that if Wang Yang truly managed to kill Ji Ling, then the five thousand Qingzhou troops would risk their lives to charge with Wang Yang.

"Ah, is this General reliable?"

A Qingzhou soldier resting on the grass casually asked.

"Don’t worry about whether he’s reliable or not. First, give some water to the horse, and don’t let the horse be slow when it’s time to run."

An old soldier with a scarred face was feeding his horse with grass in hand.

"Shh, stop talking. Discussing superiors is against military law. Do you still want to keep your head on your shoulders?"

A stern Qingzhou soldier, seeing other people wanting to chime in, quickly stopped the topic, because such talk in the army could disturb morale and warranted execution.

At such a time, they might not even have the chance to flee and could lose their lives in vain!

"Alright, assemble!"

The Chiliarch’s voice spread throughout the entire camp.

After all, as a Chiliarch commanding so many, he surely needed to have extraordinary qualities.

The words spoken by the Qingzhou soldiers were all heard by Wang Yang, but Wang Yang of course didn’t take them to heart, because there was no need—he knew only actual combat would earn him prestige in the army.

Ji Ling, placed in the era of the Three Kingdoms, was merely a second-rate military general. With his current strength, it wouldn’t take many rounds to easily strike Ji Ling down from his horse.

"Advance and challenge."

It had to be said that the soldiers under Cao Cao were indeed different from those miscellaneous troops. At the very least, their military appearance and posture were commendable, with neatly arranged Cavalry and two large black flags, they truly appeared majestic.

"Under Chancellor Cao’s command, Wang Yang comes forth to challenge!"

Wang Yang rode on a chestnut horse, a sharp sword tied to his waist, and moved toward the front. In front of the city walls, Wang Yang seemed so small.

Meanwhile, inside Shouchun City, a war council was urgently convened.

"That Wang Yang has actually come, and he’s even outside the gates issuing a challenge."

One of them said in disbelief, since it was undeniable that Wang Yang indeed only had five thousand troops at his disposal.

"Hahaha, does this Wang Yang really think he can take Shouchun City with just five thousand troops?"

At this moment, laughing heartily was none other than Ji Ling. To this insignificant figure, Wang Yang, Ji Ling paid little heed.

In this realm of influence, Ji Ling had a small degree of fame, although he wasn’t as fierce as generals like Lu Bu or Guan Yu, he was nevertheless a rarity among capable generals.

"Let me take up this battle,"

Zhang Xun’s eyes lit up. He, of course, saw Ji Ling’s disdain, and he wanted to make a name for himself, vying for this opportunity.

And Liu Xun was serious and reserved, unlike Zhang Xun and Ji Ling.

What he considered was why Wang Yang dared to issue a challenge alone, so confident and surely with something to rely on. If he rashly engaged the enemy, and if Wang Yang possessed extraordinary martial prowess, wouldn’t he be marching to his death?

Even if he didn’t prove himself now, his current position was not insignificant. It was better to watch and wait, to see the performance of Ji Ling and Zhang Xun, let them go first.

At the very least, they would wear down Wang Yang’s physical strength. Dealing with a fierce general running low on energy, Liu Xun was confident in himself.