20demayo Chapter 135 Proton
Chapter 135 Proton
Before he finished speaking, Lü Ding casually tossed aside the giant cauldron in his hand, clenched his fists, and faced Liu Shan, saying, "Let's settle this with our fists and feet."
Lü Ding shouted and threw a punch straight at Liu Shan's face.
Liu Shan dodged the punch with a swift movement, and his right fist stabbed towards Lü Ding's ribs like a venomous snake.
He originally intended to punch Lü Ding in the head, but the burly man was at least 2.3 meters tall, and he couldn't reach his head. So he had to settle for attacking the relatively vulnerable ribs instead.
Lü Ding reacted extremely quickly, dodging to the side while simultaneously throwing a punch in retaliation.
The two exchanged blows, their fists clashing and the air filled with powerful force.
Liu Shan was agile and his boxing style was versatile, sometimes fierce and sometimes gentle.
Lü Ding, on the other hand, used brute force to overcome skill, each punch carrying the force of thunder.
The two fought fiercely, their blows landing with deafening force, locked in a close and evenly matched battle.
Although Liu Shan was known for his profound internal strength and superb boxing skills, Lü Ding's external strength training was also extremely impressive. Every punch he threw was as powerful as a thousand pounds, making Liu Shan's arm go numb.
After dozens of moves, Liu Shan gradually gained the upper hand.
His eyes narrowed, and his fist technique suddenly changed. He used his internal force to create an invisible wall of energy, forcing Lü Ding to retreat repeatedly.
Lu Ding roared and slammed his fists into the air barrier, but he could not break through it.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Liu Shan delivered a heavy punch, striking Lü Ding squarely in the chest. Lü Ding groaned, lost his balance, and nearly fell.
The two looked at each other, both knowing that the other was exceptionally strong, and secretly admired each other.
Lu Ding took a deep breath, steadied himself, and his fighting spirit intensified.
He let out a low shout, his muscles bulged, and he launched another punch, charging straight at Liu Shan with a do-or-die determination.
Instead of retreating, Liu Shan advanced, his boxing skills becoming increasingly refined, each strike incredibly precise.
The two men exchanged blows, each punch landing with deafening force, the battle growing increasingly fierce. Dust billowed all around, and the onlookers held their breath in suspense.
A resolute glint flashed in Liu Shan's eyes, and his inner strength suddenly erupted, his fist force sweeping over like a tornado.
Lu Ding's expression was solemn as he raised his fist to meet the attack without flinching.
The two fists collided with a thunderous sound, and Lü Ding's nearly 300-pound body was slightly lifted off the ground by the impact.
Taking advantage of the momentum, Liu Shan unleashed a barrage of punches at Lü Ding like a torrential downpour.
Lu Ding gritted his teeth and took several punches head-on. Although his body swayed, he became even more resilient.
He roared and his fists flew like cannonballs, once again taking Liu Shan's heavy punch head-on.
With a loud bang, Lü Ding was jolted back several steps, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.
Liu Shan withdrew his fist and stood up, a hint of admiration in his eyes: "Brave Warrior Lü, excellent skill."
Lu Ding wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled with resentment: "General Liu, I have lost."
Chen An smiled and said weakly, "Lü Ding, why aren't you... why aren't you paying your respects to your elder brother?!"
After a moment of silence, Lü Ding finally knelt down and said, "Lü Ding greets elder brother."
Upon seeing this, Chen An smiled slightly, closed his eyes, and passed away peacefully with a smile on his face.
Liu Shan's heart sank. He ordered his men to lift Chen An's body and thought to himself, "Brother Chen, don't worry, I will take good care of Lü Ding."
He was deeply moved and ordered that Chen An be given a proper burial, with his body buried next to the tomb of the courtesan Peony, so that the brother and sister could be reunited in another way.
Several days later, outside Cangzhou City, a massive, dark mass of Shenwu Army surged in like a tide, completely surrounding the city.
Princess Changning and Li Polu stood on the city wall, gazing into the distance with solemn expressions.
“Princess, the Divine Martial Army is the elite force of the Xia Dynasty. Even ordinary soldiers possess the fighting power to take on five opponents at once. We are outnumbered. How can we resist them?” Li Polu’s voice was low and filled with worry.
Princess Changning gazed at the enemy army in the distance and thought to herself, "Although the Divine Martial Army is strong, Cangzhou City is not an easy place to conquer."
As she was pondering, she suddenly saw a figure break through the enemy ranks; it was Xu Bo.
A commotion broke out below the city walls as Xu Bo, covered in blood, struggled to break through the encirclement.
"Quickly, lower the ropes and help Xu Bo!" Upon seeing this, Princess Changning immediately ordered the ropes to be lowered and Xu Bo to be brought up to the city.
Despite his serious injuries, Xu Bo gritted his teeth and persevered, climbing up the rope.
Finally, he was pulled up to the top of the city wall by the crowd, but he immediately fainted due to excessive blood loss.
Princess Changning was filled with worry and hurriedly ordered people to treat her immediately.
Soon after, Xu Bo woke up, his voice weak but urgent: "Princess, Prince Kang has been placed under house arrest by Emperor Xia. Please, Princess, find a way to rescue him."
Princess Changning was greatly shocked, but a resolute look flashed in her eyes: "Uncle Xu, don't worry, I will definitely find a way to rescue Prince Kang."
At this moment, a loud shout came from below the city: "Princess Changning, an envoy from the capital requests an audience!"
Princess Changning walked to the top of the city wall and called out to the messenger across the distance: "What is the messenger's order?"
The envoy loudly proclaimed the Xia Emperor's decree: "...As long as Princess Changning enters the palace as a hostage, the Xia Emperor will release Prince Kang to return to Cangzhou."
Princess Changning stood atop the city wall, her gaze as cold as stars fixed on the envoy below. Her voice was clear and firm: "Envoy, please report to Emperor Xia that I am willing to enter the palace as a hostage, but on three conditions!"
The envoy was slightly taken aback, then cupped his hands and said, "Princess, His Majesty the Xia Emperor had already anticipated that you would make demands. Therefore, I have an imperial decree on me. As long as you agree to be a hostage, all conditions can be agreed to."
Princess Changning's heart skipped a beat. She nodded slightly, her voice even more resolute: "Very well, please listen carefully, envoy. First, Prince Kang must return to Cangzhou safely; second, the Shenwu Army must immediately lift the siege; third, Emperor Xia must guarantee the peace and tranquility of the people of Cangzhou and refrain from further warfare!"
After listening, the envoy remained silent for a moment, then cupped his hands and said, "The princess's request is reasonable. His Majesty the Xia Emperor is always magnanimous and will certainly keep his promise."
Princess Changning sneered, but was secretly on guard. She turned to Li Polu and said, "Prepare for the handover. I will depart for the capital immediately."
Li Polu knelt on one knee and advised, "Princess, the journey to the capital is fraught with unknown dangers. Please reconsider. If anything happens to you, Cangzhou will be leaderless."
Princess Changning's gaze was firm as she gently supported Li Polu: "Commander Li, my mind is made up. The safety of Prince Kang is paramount, and the people of Cangzhou also need protection. You will remain to guard the city and ensure the morale of the troops is maintained until my return."
After saying this, she turned and looked towards the capital, secretly vowing to turn danger into safety and protect Cangzhou.
Li Polu strongly objected, saying, "Princess, the capital is a den of dragons and tigers. If you go there alone, you will face almost certain death. Why not find another way that might allow us to have the best of both worlds? Besides, what if Emperor Xia refuses to release Prince Kang? Wouldn't we be in dire straits?"
Princess Changning pondered for a moment, then resolutely said, "Commander Li, if I do not go, Prince Kang will be in danger. I must go to the capital in person to ascertain the truth and find an opportunity to rescue Prince Kang."
At this moment, Xu Bo, who had been revived, struggled to say, "Princess, your journey is too risky. Why don't I accompany you? Perhaps I can lend you a hand."
Princess Changning shook her head and said, "Uncle Xu, you are seriously injured and need to rest and recover. This journey is dangerous, and I am enough to handle it alone. You stay in Cangzhou to assist Commander Li in consolidating the city's defenses and protecting the people."