Chapter 72: One Battle to Make a Name

  "Rumble, rumble, rumble!" Guo Fei rode the Golden Roar like a whirlwind, suddenly attacking, three loud crashes, after a fierce close combat, three knights fell off their horses, and two five-colored deer beasts were directly torn apart by the Golden Roar.

  Two contestants died on the spot, and only Zhao Ba survived. After all, he had a high-level Qi Refining cultivation, plus he was riding a wolf, so his movements were slightly faster, and he managed to retreat and dodge in time. However, his mount, the wolf, still got its leg slapped off by Jīn Máo's paw and knelt on the ground, wailing incessantly. Zhao Ba was sent flying off the wolf by Guō Fēi's fierce wind gun, thrown three meters away, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

  Kuang Fei's cavalry upgrade, his cultivation instantly improved a level, plus Jin Mao's roar was like taking stimulants, speed increased, attack power astonishing, comprehensive combat power far surpassing Zhao Ba. However, Zhao Ba after all had the high-level cultivation of a Qi Refining Master, although he didn't have much time to harmonize with his mount, his combat strength wasn't good, but he still managed to keep his life.

  Guo Fei stared at him coldly, Jin Mao's whole body tensed up, making a gesture to pounce, and as long as Guo Fei gave the slightest indication, it would charge forward without hesitation and tear him apart.

  The killing intent rose, Guo Fei pondered for a moment and decided to eliminate this evil. In Guo Fei's estimation, Lord Zhao An Yu would not agree with him killing this person, but at such a great distance, he estimated that even if he tried to rescue him, it would be too late. Once he was dead, he estimated that the Zhao Xue clan would not blame themselves for it. Guo Fei did not want to leave behind this ungrateful and ruthless scourge.

  "Leng Ying Chang, save me!" Zhao Ba saw the killing intent in Guo Fei's eyes and his heart was torn apart. He couldn't care about his identity anymore and loudly begged Leng Ying Chang for help.

  "Killing someone who can't fight back isn't our military's style! I'll wait for a moment, let you recover your strength. Let's... FIGHT!" Lengdao urged Da Hei Xiong to block Zhao Ba in front of him with a low voice.

  Guo Fei gave a cold glance at Leng Dao, knowing that his appearance this time was no coincidence. It seemed that Zhao Ba was doomed to die.

  "No need, you want war, we'll have war!" Guo Fei's long spear shook, and he coldly shouted.

  As for Cold Blade, Guo Fei didn't feel disgusted or hateful, but rather had a hint of respect in his heart. This was the respect he had for Iron Blood soldiers. He blocked Guo Fei and saved Zhao Ba, which wasn't his intention according to Guo Fei's understanding of soldiers; there must have been an order given to him.

  Moreover, Guo Feibai also wanted to have a battle with him. The captain of the Imperial Guard Cavalry Regiment was quite skilled in horsemanship. The previous battle had stirred up Guo Feibai's innate bloodlust, and fighting these mediocre opponents was not satisfying; he wanted to find a real expert to test his own strength, and Guo had this intention.

  "Roar!" The ferocious giant black bear let out a thunderous roar, staring straight at the golden-haired one, its eyes turning bright red, sharp fangs bared, and its entire body of fluffed up black fur standing on end as if blown by an invisible wind.

  "Roar!" The golden retriever also let out a loud roar, its eyes fixed intently on the black bear. Although its body was much smaller, its fighting spirit was high, with an air of a majestic and powerful beast that seemed to defy the heavens.

  Almost simultaneously, the two beasts shot towards each other like arrows off a bowstring.

  "Boom!" The invisible true energy first collided in mid-air, producing a blast of air that shook the distance. Next, the long spear and ghost head knife clashed together with a loud crash. Guo Fei felt a surge of great force transmitted to him, his wrist tightened, his arm ached, as the two beasts flashed past each other.

  In the blink of an eye, the big black bear quickly scratched the golden retriever with its sharp claws, tearing off a strand of long hair. A blood stain appeared on the rock-hard skin. The golden retriever's whip-like tail also struck the big black bear's eyes in the same instant, and the big black bear dodged, closing its eyes for an instant, and a blood stain was drawn on its thick eyelids.

  "Good! You're indeed a warrior who charged out of the Black Wall, and you haven't disgraced us soldiers." For the first time, a look of surprise appeared on Cold Blade's calm face, and he immediately let out a loud shout, turned his head, and coldly shouted at Guo Fei.

  At the same time as the two were fighting fiercely, Lin Chen and Lin Shan also took action, rushing towards their other opponents, because time was running out, defeating the other opponents would reduce the number of competitors, which was currently the best option.

  "Hum!" Cold Blade, dressed in black clothes and armor, along with his black bear, was like a black storm, once again charging towards Guo Fei.

  Guo Fei slapped the Golden Howl, and the Golden Howl shot out like a flying arrow, rolling up a cloud of sand and dust. With a loud whistle, it also rushed towards Leng Dao. The two men collided violently, their movements intersecting as they exchanged blows more than ten times, sending the sand and dust on the ground flying over a hundred meters high, producing an intense explosion.

  This is a hard and bitter fight, with no fancy moves, just a test of skill. Guo Fei secretly sighed in his heart, if his own weapon was an axe or spear, he estimated that Cold Blade would be slightly inferior to him, this heavy cavalry gun was too light, and its style was different from the weapons in the Riding Hall, not very handy.

  Guo Fei secretly made up his mind to collect materials as soon as possible and forge a handy axe.

  Guo Fei measured it, if the two abandoned their beast steeds and fought on foot, transforming himself into a sword soldier would definitely allow him to defeat them. After all, his sword soldiers had already reached level five, three levels higher than the axe cavalry.

  If Guo Fei didn't ride the Golden Fur Lion, with his swordsmanship and combat skills, in such a flat area, he would probably not have gained an advantage. But riding the giant black bear, with extremely fast speed, attacking from above with powerful force. In comparison, it can be seen that riding a beast indeed has its unique advantages.

  Currently, the two are evenly matched, with Guo Fei slightly inferior. He relies on Jin Mao's agility and immense strength to engage in a fierce battle. Most of his energy is transferred to Jin Mao, allowing him to shed it off.

  "Boom!" The third collision, both of them were a bit disheveled. Guo Fei's chest armor was torn apart by the invisible true energy, and two bloody marks appeared on his arm; Leng Dao's thigh armor was also torn apart, leaving a deeper blood mark. Jin Mao Hou's body had three bloody marks, and Da Hei Xiong's body was cracked in many places, bleeding continuously.

  "Bang! Bang! Bang!" The drumbeat signaling the end of the competition sounded.

  "Come again!" Cold Blade roared, raising his ghostly head, his eyes fixed on a fierce battle to the death. Guo Fei calmly raised his long spear, sensing the war intent of the axe cavalry, merging the Fierce Wind Spear Technique into the spear body, which quivered and emitted a long, clear whistle. Guo Fei was no fool; facing such a strong opponent, he couldn't just engage in a fierce battle, but had to incorporate it into his martial arts skills, using cleverness to counter the enemy.

  "Two brave warriors, the duel has ended. You are both pillars of my Blackstone County, do not spoil the harmony." Duke Dingguo Zhao Anyu's expression was quite delightful, he stood up and laughed loudly, his voice seemed not loud, but it spread throughout the entire valley. Guo Fei's heart skipped a beat, knowing that this person's cultivation was probably much higher than his own.

  After listening to Ding Guo Gong's words, Leng Dao slowly put away the Gui Tou Dao and nodded at Guo Fei: "You are very strong, it is not easy to meet an opponent! If there is a chance, let us fight again!"

  "Anytime!" Guo Fei slowly put away his long spear and stood proudly.

  After a battle with Cold Blade, Guo Fei's reputation reached an unprecedented height. Unlike the aristocratic young masters of the Hao Gate, who were all talk and no action, Cold Blade was a true powerhouse, born from the ranks of soldiers, fighting his way up with every sword and spear. He was the trusted general of the Lord, commanding the Near Guard Cavalry Camp in Blackstone County, and was one of the most elite battle-axe cavalry units to emerge from the Zhao State's finest troops.

  He can sit firmly in this position, which shows that his cultivation is high and not ordinary. The aristocratic sons of the Blackstone County often bully the cultivators from humble backgrounds, but they avoid Cold Blade and dare not offend him. Guo Fei and he are evenly matched, and have also gained the appreciation of the lord, in Blackstone County, he can be said to be famous far and wide, known throughout the land.

  According to the rules of the competition, any loss or death of a mount is considered a failure, and anyone who escapes outside the red rope of the valley is also considered a failure. Therefore, the result of the investigation was astonishing, with only twelve contestants passing this level.

  Even Zhao Ba lost his qualifications, from then on, Zhao Ba can be said to have no face left. He brought together so many candidates to deal with Guo Fei, but was killed by Guo Fei for the most part, and even he himself had to beg others for protection. In Blackstone County, he completely couldn't hold his head up anymore, and his former reputation as "the number one person in Blackstone County" was gone.

  By now, Guo Fei also understood that the third round of the hunting competition was just an opportunity for the contestants to exercise, and with twelve people selecting ten, the probability of being eliminated was extremely small.

  As the hunting competition approaches, hunters from all over gather in Heishi County. The streets, taverns, and brothels are filled with all sorts of cultivators.

  After the horse racing competition, Guo Fei rode the Golden Roar back to Xi Yuan, looking at the various cultivators, and couldn't help but wonder what kind of reward Blackstone County could offer to attract so many cultivators to hunt beasts for it.

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