Mythical Version of the Three Kingdoms: The Mastermind Behind the Scenes

Hua Xiong stood atop Sishui Pass, gazing ahead at Sun Jian, who had set up camp in the distance.

Hua Xiong never considered himself weak; he was once the greatest warrior of Xiliang. But that day, facing Lü Bu…

The unrestrained gleam of the halberd, the roaring blades, and the valor of a single man resisting an army all filled Hua Xiong with deep envy for this power.

However, Hua Xiong knew that he was too late. After reaching the Qi Refining stage, he had indulged in pleasure and now he could only risk his life.

"Sun Wentai, the Tiger of Jiangdong? Then use your life to clear the obstacles on my legendary path," Hua Xiong said coldly.

"General." Li Su walked over.

"General, intelligence reports that the allied forces are at odds, and Sun Wentai's army is short of food!"

Hua Xiong chuckled.

"This kind of army dares to challenge the Xiliang Iron Cavalry and the Prime Minister!"

"What's the plan?" Hua Xiong asked casually.

Li Su thought for a moment and said, "We'll split our forces into two groups. One will launch a frontal assault, while the other will flank the enemy and set fire to their camp. They're short on food and will have to eat sparingly. They'll be exhausted by nightfall, so we can attack at night!"

Hua Xiong laughed loudly and said, "Alright, since we have more soldiers anyway, leave 10,000 infantry and cavalry to guard Sishui Pass, I will lead 30,000 infantry and cavalry to launch a frontal assault, and Hu Zhen, you will lead 10,000 infantry and cavalry to attack from the rear. Let us repay the Prime Minister with the life of this fierce tiger."

"Yes, General!" Hu Zhen replied.

the other side.

Sun Jian cleaved a large tree in two with a single stroke, and angrily exclaimed, "How can we not even manage to get supplies? What is Yuan Gonglu doing?!"

Zu Mao had a bad feeling. He said, "Wen Tai, let's retreat. The army is short of food and the soldiers are exhausted. If we are ambushed, I'm afraid..."

"We have taken on the vanguard role, how can we retreat without a fight!" Sun Jian said angrily.

"Notify the soldiers that they will conduct a probing attack on the city at noon. After the attack, the two groups will take turns resting and sleeping."

The army set off, and Sun Jian's army began to probe the city's defenses. However... Hua Xiong calmly held off Sun Jian's 20,000 elite troops.

This is Sishui Pass, a place where one man can hold off ten thousand, with its intersecting mountains and the Yellow River to the north.

With only 20,000 elite troops, it would be a pipe dream to take Sishui Pass, which was guarded by 50,000 infantry and cavalry.

Therefore, Sun Jian can only be considered a vanguard. If he wants to gain merit, he can only lure Hua Xiong out to fight him. However, Hua Xiong is not stupid. With such a great advantage, and their army still lacking food, they can drag things out until Sun Jian dies.

Why didn't he wait until he had a clear advantage to go out and finish off Sun Jian, instead of attacking Sun Jian now?

Jiang Shu took out a bow and arrow from the surrounding soldiers, then used his will to search for the powerful aura at Sishui Pass, locked onto it, and fired!

The Arrow of Will transformed into a beam of light and attacked the walls of Sishui Pass.

Then Hua Xiong casually crushed it.

Jiang Shu shook his head, but with his inner energy only just beginning to condense, his attack power was simply too weak.

Hua Xiong looked down with suspicion and uncertainty. Could there be an elite archer hidden below? This kind of will-bearing arrow reminded Hua Xiong of the Shooting Sound Battalion in Huangfu Song's Three Rivers Five Schools!

But its attack power is far too weak.

Sun Jian's army slowly retreated, and Jiang Shu followed suit. As for why he didn't take down Hua Xiong, it can only be said that even a skilled cook can't cook without rice. With only a thousand soldiers, Jiang Shu felt that he was not that capable of taking down Sishui Pass, which had 50,000 elite troops. Even if Han Bai were to be resurrected, he probably couldn't do it.

Jiang Shu listened to Sun Jian's angry voice from inside the barracks, shook his head, and silently continued training his army. He had to admit that these troops were indeed worthy of being from Youzhou; their basic skills were up to standard.

As darkness fell, Jiang Shu was ready to witness the might of the Xiliang cavalry.

Soldiers marched past in unison, the sound of horses' hooves shaking the earth echoing through the air.

Cheng Pu's voice rang out, a mixture of anger and surprise.

"The entire army is awakened! Hua Xiong is attacking the camp!"

In Cheng Pu's view, as long as Hua Xiong leaves Sishui Pass and they can withstand the first wave, their elite troops from Jiangdong will show Hua Xiong what a fierce tiger from Jiangdong is!

"Hahahaha, where is Sun Wentai?" Hua Xiong's roar echoed throughout the entire camp.

"Fire! Target Hua Xiong!" Huang Gai roared.

The archers from Jiangdong, with their innate talent for precision, unleashed their arrows at Hua Xiong in an instant.

However, they were blocked by Hua Xiong's personal guards. Their solidified defense talent was quite impressive, as it could withstand one or two arrows.

The battlefield was filled with shouts of battle.

Sun Jian mounted his horse, surrounded by Cheng Pu, Huang Gai, Han Dang, and Zu Mao.

They led their personal guards and headed towards Hua Xiong.

"Five Qi Refining Stage 5 cultivators? I wonder if they can help me break through?" Hua Xiong licked his lips, gripped the Ancient Dian Blade, and led his personal guards in a charge.

Surrounded by his personal guards, Hua Xiong helped hold off the others, allowing him to fight Sun Jian alone.

However, even with the help of his personal guards, Hua Xiong was still being overwhelmed, after all, his opponents were five Qi Refining experts.

Suddenly, a great fire broke out.

Hu Zhen led 10,000 infantry and cavalry to set fire to the camp.

"General Hua Xiong, don't panic, Hu Zhen is here!" Hu Zhen laughed heartily.

Sun Jian stared at this scene in disbelief and said, "How is this possible? I clearly deployed troops to guard the camp!"

Hua Xiong spat out a mouthful of blood, then sneered, "You don't know what the Xiliang Iron Cavalry is!"

Hua Xiong shouted, "Brothers, give it your all!"

"The Xiliang cavalry are invincible!"

"A good opportunity!" Hua Xiong's eyes lit up when he saw the distraught Sun Jian. He swung his sword backhand, not aiming to kill Sun Jian, but only to keep him from falling off his horse.

"Sun Jian is dead!" Hua Xiong roared slyly. Regardless of whether Sun Jian was really dead or not, saying more words that could cause Sun Jian's army to collapse was still useful.

The soldiers of Jiangdong, seeing that only one horse remained, felt that Sun Jian's former position was becoming increasingly precarious.

"Damn it!" Sun Jian spat out a mouthful of blood and immediately mounted his horse again.

"The entire army is mobilized! And I'm still alive!"

"Sun Jian, prepare to die!" Hua Xiong roared.

"Hua Xiong, you deserve to die!" Cheng Pu, Huang Gai, Han Dang, and Zu Mao desperately tried to stop Hua Xiong and his Xiliang cavalry.

Hua Xiong couldn't break through for the time being. After all, he was only a Qi Refining Stage cultivator facing four Qi Refining Stage cultivators. Even if he had more troops, it wouldn't have mattered.

The entire military tent was in complete chaos, but Sun Jian, as expected of the Tiger of Jiangdong, managed to stop the counterattack with his troops.

Jiang Shu coldly ordered, "Target: Hua Xiong. Arrow of Willpower, fire!"

Legion Talent: Enhanced Willpower!

A thousand men drew their bows in unison, and arrows of will were released simultaneously.

Countless arrows of willpower were fired simultaneously, hitting one Xiliang cavalryman after another. Although the Xiliang cavalry had strong willpower, they were no match for the arrows of willpower enhanced by the Legion's talent and were shot off their horses.