I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 198 - 10: Gu Chen Battles Ma Chao - One Battle Determines Liangzhou State
——Shanggu.
The setting sun was as red as blood.
Ma Chao, just having finished his patrol, rode back with his army, feeling an indescribable irritation on his face.
"Such a treacherous path, is it something an ordinary person could traverse?"
He snorted coldly, indignantly cursing, "To actually send me to guard against a surprise attack, I believe that Han Sui is just afraid of me earning too many merits."
Ma Chao’s face was full of annoyance.
He had already been stationed there for quite some time.
With no enemy activity for a long time, it was a great torment for a general like Ma Chao, who was at the peak of his vigor.
He had sent quite a few people to see Ma Teng and Han Sui.
Ma Teng was still reasonable.
But Han Sui resolutely refused to let Ma Chao return, fearing the Gu Clan’s tactics of ambush.
This made Ma Chao quite dissatisfied.
Mounting a surprise attack over Long Mountain?
Is he treating the people of the world like the former Marquis Zhongwu?
Ma Chao scoffed at this.
He did not hide his anger in the slightest, wishing he could charge back to the frontline and directly smash Huangfu Song’s formation.
After cursing for quite a while, he finally returned to the camp.
Time slipped away quietly.
In no time, it was deep into the night.
The torches in the camp flickered continuously in the wind.
It seemed like it had been too long without an enemy attack; even though Ma Chao’s troops were elite, the night guards couldn’t help but feel a bit drowsy.
But just at that moment—
A series of footsteps and the sound of rustling through the grass suddenly erupted.
Immediately following, there was a thundering shout.
"Kill!!!"
The sudden change shattered the tranquility of the night.
Ma Chao was woken from his sleep by Ma Dai.
"Brother, the enemy is attacking!"
Ma Dai said with a grave expression.
Hearing this, Ma Chao was only briefly stunned for a few seconds.
But then he showed an expression of delight, jumping straight off the bed.
"Good! Good!"
"There’s actually an enemy daring to attack me?"
"Bring me my spear!"
Ma Chao showed no fear at all; instead, he was a bit excited, rushing out immediately.
At this moment, the entire camp had already descended into chaos.
The soldiers under Gu Chen were indeed elite, especially after the trials of the hills; their fighting spirit had reached its peak!
——This is truly a battle with no retreat!
Having reached this point, they had no way back.
If they couldn’t seize the enemy camp, it would mean death!
Actually, if possible, Gu Chen didn’t want to stir up more trouble but wanted to attack the enemy’s granary directly.
But Ma Chao’s camp completely crushed all his fantasies.
He had no choice but to seek an opportunity, attacking the enemy camp at night.
The two sides fought fiercely in the camp.
Gu Chen’s sudden attack indeed threw the entire camp into temporary chaos.
But the fact that these people followed Ma Chao was already a testament to their elite status.
Especially when Ma Chao came out with his spear.
After only a couple of shouts, the guards in the entire camp restored their formation.
This was the Celestial General.
If Gu Chen’s men believed he was invincible in battle, then it was the same for Ma Chao’s men!
"Hey!"
Ma Chao rode out, waving his spear continuously, directly charging to the frontlines, thrusting his spear forward, "Who dares to launch a night attack on my camp?"
"Do you know who I am?"
Gu Chen immediately noticed Ma Chao as well.
He showed not a trace of fear, charging out from the crowd with a spear pointed at Ma Chao, "I am Gu Ziyan of the Gu Clan."
"Traitor, won’t you surrender now?"
He didn’t know who Ma Chao was.
But for Gu Chen, does it matter who it is anyway?
"Oh? Truly a descendant of the Gu Clan?" Ma Chao laughed instead of getting angry, "Very well! My father once said, people of the Gu Clan are invincible."
"Today, I’d like to see what a Gu Clan descendant can do!"
With that, he pulled the horse’s reins.
Instantly charging out.
"Seeking death!" Gu Chen’s eyes flashed with murderous intent, immediately advancing.
He didn’t have much time to waste.
If he couldn’t take the enemy’s granary quickly, enabling Huangfu Song to attack, what awaited him was certain doom.
Under the moonlight.
Silver spears in their hands traced cold arcs.
Clang!!!
Their silver spears collided instantly, erupting with a thunderous sound.
"Good!"
Ma Chao felt a tremendous force coming from the weapon, his face filled with an even deeper joy, "Well done!"
"Worthy of a Gu Clan descendant!"
He spoke as he quickly gathered strength.
In the instant he countered Gu Chen’s spear, he struck again, launching a fierce thrust.
But how could Gu Chen be so feeble now?
"Take my spear!" Gu Chen shouted, attacking Ma Chao’s chest without retreating.
As the spear tip slashed through the moonlight.
Ma Chao sidestepped, the silver spear sweeping toward his opponent’s waist.
Clang!!!
Clang!!!
Clang!!!
The loud clashes rang continuously.
The two spears entwined in the flickering light of campfires, sparks scattering on the scorched ground like scattered stars.
Gu Chen’s combat prowess completely exceeded Ma Chao’s expectations, his expression becoming more excited, this feeling of pumping adrenaline making him even more imposing.
His attacks grew even more fierce.
Each bold move filled with killing intent.
Gu Chen likewise felt the same; having grown stronger consistently, he hadn’t encountered a formidable opponent like Ma Chao for a long time.
Now, facing such an adversary in this situation further stirred Gu Chen’s fighting spirit, his performance surpassing any before.
The entire battlefield unconsciously made space for the two of them.
Ma Dai watched closely, his eyes showing astonishment.
He knew very well how strong his brother truly was.
