Trembling, Gan Ning's heart and mind resonated. A soulmate. It was extremely difficult to find a soulmate in life, and he had found one today. He couldn't use words to describe his current feelings.
He wanted to say that Zhang Xiu was the one who knew him.
He knew that if the Jing State Navy was under his command, in less than three years, they would be able to go down the river and flatten the six counties of Yangzhou. However, Liu Biao did not know how to recognize people and paid attention to family background. He appointed Cai Mao as the commander of the navy. This person was really a good-for-nothing and did nothing.
"General Zhang is my confidant. If Liu Biao had the general's vision, how could he be trapped in a corner?”Gan Ning sighed in anger.
"Xingba, Liu Biao is muddle-headed and doesn't have the wisdom to know people, but I do. I don't know if Xingba is willing to seek hegemony with me.”Zhang Xiu's voice was sonorous as he stared at Gan Ning with his sharp eyes.
Gan Ning was taken aback. He had never expected Zhang Xiu to be so ambitious.
People didn't say that Zhang Xiu was brave but not resourceful, but after seeing it today, people's words weren't completely correct!
Gan Ning was about to answer when his cousin Gan Xin pulled him back.
"Eldest brother, we must be careful. Let's test the strength of this general first before making a decision.”
Gan Ning agreed.
"General, thank you for looking up to me. However, if you want me to serve you, I have to learn from you."
Zhang Xiu felt a little helpless. When Gan Ning had taken the initiative to join Liu Biao and Sun Quan, he had never asked them about military strategy or martial arts. Why was it so troublesome when it was his turn?
Since Gan Ning wanted to know, then he'd show him what it meant to have someone better than him.
Gan Ning didn't think too much about it. He had 106 points of martial strength and was invincible in Sichuan and Shu. When he arrived at Jingbei, Huang Zhong had gone to guard Jingnan. He hadn't met a match for Huang Zhong, so the feeling of being invincible was quite lonely. He had heard of Zhang Xiu's title as the Spear King of the Northern Lands and wanted to spar with him.
"Good, Xing Ba is indeed straightforward. I also want to experience Xing Ba's ability to roam the rivers."
Zhang Xiu was wearing a black armor, riding a horse that chased the wind and chased the sun. He held a golden spear with a tiger head in his hand, and his entire body was black with a hint of gold.
Gan Ning wore red armor, rode a date red horse, and wielded a pair of black halberds.
"Since you've come to challenge me, you should make the first move!" Zhang Xiu smiled faintly.”
Gan Ning waved his halberds and charged at Zhang Xiu.
Before the troops arrived, Zhang Xiu could already feel a violent killing intent rushing towards him.
However, this kind of aura was already the strongest expert Zhang Xiu had seen this month.
Zhang Xiu remained calm and collected, unmoved by Gan Ning's murderous intent.
The two horses were only a dozen steps away from each other when Gan Ning arrived. Two black halberds came from both sides like two violent hurricanes.
Zhang Xiu brandished his golden spear. A golden lightning streaked across the sky, blocking the two black tornadoes.
The golden spear and the halberd collided with a deafening sound.
Before this, Gan Ning had been extremely confident in his own strength. But now, he felt a surge of power enter his body through the halberds. The cavalry was knocked back five or six steps, and his arms went numb. He couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine. Zhang Xiu was only in his twenties, but he had such strength. He couldn't be underestimated!
Zhang Xiu's Wind Chasing Horse stumbled back a few steps. He had a vague impression of Gan Ning's strength. He truly lived up to his reputation.
The two of them fought again.
"Clang! Clang!"
The weapons collided, producing a crisp sound of metal clashing. Sparks flew everywhere where they collided.
When the people from both sides saw the two of them fight, they immediately shouted.
"Oh oh oh"
Gan Ning was strong and fast, and the two halberds in his hands danced about in the air, dazzling the soldiers of both armies.
Zhang Xiu's strength was greater and his speed was faster. The golden spear in his hand was like a blood-red river, and his attacks were endless.
Gan Ning bellowed as his attacks grew fiercer.
Zhang Xiu, however, was steady as a rock and repelled many of Gan Ning's attacks.
After more than fifty rounds, Gan Ning's offense was gradually weakening. He could feel the pressure from Zhang Xiuao's golden spear growing stronger and stronger. The battle that had seemed like a draw was slowly turning into a crushing one.
After another three moves, Zhang Xiu suddenly thrust his spear at him. The attack was so sudden that Gan Ning couldn't defend against it and hurriedly parried it with his halberds.
His arms were already exhausted. The fierce power of the Ao Jin Spear made him unable to withstand it. His arms trembled and his thumb and forefinger cracked.
Zhang Xiu smiled faintly. The spear in his hand changed its trajectory and swept toward Gan Ning's head.
Gan Ning was terrified. He wanted to dodge, but he had used up all his energy to block the attack. He was in a mess and couldn't dodge in time. He could only watch as the golden spear swept toward his head.
The eight hundred bandits were all terrified. Their invincible commander was probably going to die under Zhang Xiu's spear!
Gan Ning closed his eyes in despair, waiting for his head to be cut off.
However, he did not feel any pain.
Gan Ning steadied himself and looked at Zhang Xiu with admiration and gratitude.
As a first-rate general, he knew very well how difficult it was to change the recruitment move in a flash. He could not do it at all, but Zhang Xiu could do it effortlessly. He admired him!
He was even more grateful that Zhang Xiuqiang had shown mercy and spared his life.
The soldiers of both armies were surprised. They had never thought that Zhang Xiu's spear would miss, only half an inch from Gan Ning's head.
Jia Xu was very surprised. With the lord's martial arts, how could he fail?
He instantly understood that his lord was trying to use this opportunity to subdue Gan Ning.
Zhang Xiu put away his spear and smiled at Gan Ning."I've long heard that Gan Xingba's martial arts are extraordinary. Today's battle is indeed worthy of your reputation. Your martial arts are on par with mine.”
Zhang Xiu understood Gan Ning's personality. He was a typical Chinese man who cared a lot about his reputation. If the local officials in his city or the people he interacted with received him in a grand manner, Gan Ning would go through fire and water for him. If he didn't, Gan Ning would allow his men to plunder the other party's assets and even harm officials. He had to give face to a man whose face was more important than his life!
Gan Ning understood that Zhang Xiu was trying to save his face, and he felt a surge of warmth in his heart.
At this moment, the system's sexy voice sounded in Zhang Xiu's mind."Gan Ning thanks you for saving his face and is determined to serve you. Mission accomplished."
Gan Ning wasn't a headstrong person. He knew that he wasn't Zhang Xiu's match. Zhang Xiu had said that out of respect for him. If he thought the same, he would be a laughing stock. He said frankly,"My martial arts are weak and I'm not your match, General Zhang. General Zhang, please show mercy.”
The soldiers who thought that Zhang Xiu had missed the target suddenly realized that Zhang Xiu had been merciful. Zhang Xiu's soldiers admired their lord even more, and the bandits were even more respectful.
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