Chapter 154
Book 14 Chapter 08 – The Mighty Jing Jun
On the grandstand, Lu Buwei and Tian Dan have unnatural expressions on their faces as they did not expect Xiang Shaolong to enjoy such high standing among the people of Qin. In addition, Lu Buwei can clearly feel the racism of the Qin people against him and his family warriors. He felt a tinge of regret for trying to eliminate Xiang Shaolong. If they had been on good terms, the people of Qin may eventually accept him and he need not use Lao Ai to manipulate the Empress. He suppressed this thought from his mind. After all, Xiang Shaolong has only two more days to live and it is a fact that cannot be changed.
Xiao Pan saw that Xiang Shaolong enjoys a favourable reputation among the military forces and the younger generation of Qin and was delighted for him. At the same time, it indirectly lowers Lu Buwei’s standing. However, he was concerned about his leg injury and that he will disappoint the crowd by being unable to battle. While everyone is shouting his name incessantly, a figure somersaulted from within the ranks of the female warriors. This person cart wheeled continuously over ten rounds quickly and his face is a blur. No one can identify him but everyone was flabbergasted at his agility.
After a final mid air somersault, the person landed in front of the grandstand, kneeled down and pleaded: "a.s.sistant Cavalry Commander Jing Jun asks to fight on behalf of my Commander. Will the Crown Prince please give your approval?"
Xiao Pan was overjoyed: "I approve a.s.sistant Commander Jing’s request."
Everyone saw that he was highly-skilled and volunteered himself first. Moreover, he is Xiang Shaolong’s a.s.sistant commander and rewarded him with thunderous applause. Everyone antic.i.p.ates a good fight between him and Zhou Zihen.
Jing Jun did not stand up yet. He loudly declared: "If I happened to win, all the glory of the victory belongs to Miss Dan’er."
Xiao Pan was stunned and exchanged a glance with an equally shocked Lu Gong. He laughed: "Fine! I approve."
The people of Qin are open-minded. Witnessing the public love declaration of Jing Jun, everyone’s spirits rose greatly and cheered even louder. Their cheering sounds resonated throughout the plains.
The female warriors are laughing uncontrollably. Ying Ying and the other ladies forcefully pushed an embarra.s.sed but thrilled Lu Dan’er to the front of the crowd so that she will not miss any part of the action.
Zhou Zihen still maintained his cool expression. He slowly glanced up at Lu Buwei who nodded slightly, indicating that he wants him to deal a heavy blow to Jing Jun and tarnish his reputation. He smiled to acknowledge this silent command. His eyes were s.h.i.+ning like electricity as he s.h.i.+fted his gaze to Jing Jun who is putting on his armour and receiving his wooden sword.
Unexpectedly, Jing Jun made a monkey face, stared straight back at him and joked: "So Brother Zhou needs to seek Premier Lu’s consent for every little thing."
Zhou Zihen was taken aback as he did not antic.i.p.ate Jing Jun to see through their communication method. He plainly replied: "a.s.sistant Commander Jing must be joking!"
Lord Changwen is personally helping Jing Jun to put on his armour. Overhearing their conversation, he lightly patted Jing Jun and advised: "Be careful!" He led his men to the side of the duelling ground and left the two men standing there facing each other.
The crowd became silent as everyone watched with abated breaths, wondering how Jing Jun can counter Zhou Zihen’s unorthodox fighting methods.
There may be ten thousand pairs of eyes staring at him and it will be a crucial fight but Jing Jun maintained his aloof expression and stared lazily at his opponent. His sword is still resting on his shoulder and he seems to disregard Zhou Zihen.
While everyone is anxious for him, the most anxious person is not Xiang Shaolong, Teng Yi or any of the ladies. It is Lu Dan’er. She may be annoyed at him but now, her reputation is tied to the outcome of this battle. If Jing Jun loses, she will lose face too. Her palms became sweaty and she almost cannot continue watching the fight.
Out of the blue, both men began to move.
Originally, it was Zhou Zihen who moved first. But like it has been prearranged, the moment he made his move, Jing Jun’s sword has left his shoulder and is now halfway through the air.
Zhou Zihen withdrew his sword and kicked out at the same time. Jing Jun somersaulted to the back and avoided his blow effortlessly.
Zhou Zihen was taken aback at this peculiar move. He is an experienced fighter and he knew that Jing Jun’s strength lies in his agility. He dared not be complacent and instantly changed his battle tactics. He quickly rolled forward to where Jing Jun is about to land. When Jing Jun is landing, he will deal a heavy blow and break his legs.
The ever-changing fighting techniques have captivated everyone.
On the slope, Teng Yi smiled to Xiang Shaolong: "If Zhou Zihen is a few years younger, Jing Jun will be in trouble."
Xiang Shaolong nodded his head slightly and focused hard on their fight without replying.
Jing Jun flipped twice in the air and actually has his hand embracing his legs against his chest. At the same time, his sword swished down at Zhou Zihen below him with lightning speed.
Zhou Zihen used his waist to prop himself up and flipped to the side. Using his backhand, he struck out with his short sword at chest area to hit Jing Jun’s long sword.
Every one of their attacks was beyond comprehension and everyone was watching intently without any sounds.
Jing Jun knew that he is trying to deal a heavy blow to his long sword and use this opening to further attack him. He let out a shrill cry and his leg kicked out towards Zhou Zihen’s face forcefully.
Zhou Zihen is blown away by his agility and could not be bothered to attack his long sword anymore. He s.h.i.+fted his sword to attack his leg. At the same time, he took a step backwards to avoid the incoming kick.
Amazingly, Jing Jun has enough momentum to retract his kick and Zhou Zihen’s sword hit empty air.
Everyone roared out in loud cheers and praises.
As Jing Jun landed, he rolled into a ball. Keeping the momentum, he rolled towards Zhou Zihen.
Zhou Zihen did not panic and roared. He adopted the horse stance and his sword exploded into a flurry of stances. Under the illumination of the torches, he maintains his steely expression and is truly an expert swordsman.
After all, he needs true talent to outs.h.i.+ne the other eight thousand family warriors of Lu Buwei.
As impossible as it seems, Jing Jun leapt up from the ground and struck down at Zhou Zihen with his full body weight.
Ta! The wooden swords clashed.
Even with his solid horse stance, Zhou Zihen cannot withstand Jing Jun’s heavy blow and staggered backwards.
Everyone forgot their inhibitions and shake their fists in the air, cheering loudly for him. The loudest cheers come from Lu Dan’er and the female warriors followed by the soldiers from the Cavalry Army. Lu Buwei and his men’s cheering were drowned by their voices.
Jing Jun fought ferociously. The moment he landed, he flipped forward with his long sword trailing and he followed up with another blow at Zhou Zihen.
Zhou Zihen is forced to defend himself and