The Rushing Battlefield

Gripping a section of the Fangtian Halberd, Leonidas, like a high-difficulty gymnast, supported his body in mid-air with one hand. This maneuver was incredibly difficult, requiring not only immense arm strength but also superb balance.

The greatest weakness of polearms was precisely this: the sharp spearhead was only a small section. Once an enemy got within striking range, it was disastrous. As a Spear Servant, Leonidas naturally understood the shortcomings of polearms.

Under normal circumstances, Lu Bu might have chosen to release the halberd in his hand, letting it fall. The charging warhorse carried with it a terrifying momentum. Once dismounted, flesh and blood would be utterly incapable of withstanding the immense impact, and the fallen person would inevitably be crushed into paste by the solid ground.

However… his opponent was a Servant.

Even if Lu Bu threw him down, he wouldn't die. Instead, he would lose his weapon and be forced into a corner, a situation that would befall Lu Bu himself.

Lu Bu dared not easily let go of his primary weapon. Petty individuals were one thing; even unarmed, Lu Bu didn't believe he would lose to them.

But the heroic warrior before him was clearly not someone he could easily handle.

Realizing this, Lu Bu roared, raised the halberd with his right hand, passed it under his ribs, and braced it in his armpit. With his A+++ rank monstrous strength, lifting an adult man into the air was quite easy.

Leonidas had calculated this precisely. Supporting himself with one hand on the halberd, he maintained his posture and launched a powerful kick at Lu Bu's forehead.

This was a technique only possible for the tall Leonidas. The Fangtian Halberd, designed for mounted combat, was truly too long. If he were shorter, his leg wouldn't reach Lu Bu.

Lu Bu did not hesitate. Although he had only brought one Fangtian Halberd when he descended into this world due to his "Fame," it didn't mean he lacked other weapons.

For example…

His armor.

He raised his free left hand high, and the steel bracer protecting his wrist swiftly intercepted Leonidas's kick!

Clang!

The sound of metal clashing!

Lu Bu felt a wave of numbness in his wrist, followed by a searing, hot pain. The last time he felt this way was when he fought that dark-bearded fierce general, Zhang Yide. That guy was also a brute with incredible strength!

Leonidas, having missed his kick, quickly shifted his body and delivered another. Lu Bu knew the danger and didn't want to block. With Leonidas's strength, if they continued to stalemate, he might genuinely expose a weakness!

Lu Bu immediately twisted his wrist, grabbed Leonidas's ankle, and then forcefully pushed him towards the ground!

Both possessed strength ranked A or higher, and Lu Bu was even a bit stronger than Leonidas. With their full strength pushing, they forcefully drove Leonidas's body downwards!

From a distance, it looked as if a giant muscular tumor had sprouted from Lu Bu's Fangtian Halberd!

Lu Bu rejoiced and quickly lowered the Fangtian Halberd, dragging Leonidas towards the ice surface!

But Leonidas wasn't foolish. Knowing Lu Bu wanted to throw him down, he ignored the pain and stepped his left foot onto the crescent guard of the Fangtian Halberd. With a swish, the sharp iron halberd pierced his foot. However, this allowed him to stand on the halberd again. He seized the middle section of the halberd with his left hand, spun his body, and surprisingly, closed the distance with Lu Bu!

He flashed a smile of unknown meaning and thrust his short sword towards Lu Bu with his right hand!

Lu Bu quickly raised his wrist, using the metal of his bracer to intercept the silver arc aimed at his face, fully defending against Leonidas's attack!

Amidst the deafening clashes, Leonidas's figure drew closer. His left hand had already gripped the middle section of the halberd. With a fierce determination, he tightened his grip and yanked the halberd behind him, roaring as he used the leverage to lunge at Lu Bu!

Lu Bu's halberd was suddenly yanked, causing his body to twist violently and disrupt his balance. Leonidas also lunged forward, and with Leonidas gripping the halberd, he couldn't defend himself!

A grave crisis!

Suddenly, Lu Bu smiled.

As if his plan had succeeded, unable to suppress his inner ecstasy, Lu Bu laughed.

As the foremost fierce general of the Three Kingdoms, hadn't Lu Bu considered the possibility of someone grabbing his weapon?

Lu Bu himself was a warrior skilled in "Disarming," much like how a basketball center would deeply understand the "fighting style" of their opposing center. Lu Bu naturally knew the power of this move and… how to counter it.

With his triumphant, sinister grin, Lu Bu's right hand—released the Fangtian Halberd!

He let go!

Simultaneously, Leonidas's flying momentum instantly lost the support from Lu Bu!

And Lu Bu himself was freed by this action!

Yes! He had long understood Leonidas's strength and, therefore, knew what kind of powerful offensive Leonidas would employ! He was waiting for the moment Leonidas closed the distance and lunged at him!

He clenched his right hand into a fist and unleashed a short, powerful punch! It was fast and fierce, like an iron ball flying, its angle cunning and terrifying, aimed at Leonidas's ribcage, which was encased in layers of muscular armor!

He was waiting for this very moment!

Lu Bu's change of tactic was incredibly fast, befitting his A+++ rank Agility. With a flying punch, the fierce power passed directly through his gauntlet, transforming into a deadly hammer under the brutal force. With a single blow, he smashed Leonidas's upright chest, causing it to bend!

Immediately after, Lu Bu's body twisted rapidly. His left hand, which had been protecting his face, was pulled back, hooking the tail end of the halberd. He swung it around his back, gathered strength for a moment, and with a powerful thrust of his left arm, used his own ribs as a pivot point to swing the halberd in a massive arc!

Skilled mounted combat technique!

Seeing Lu Bu's stance in mid-air, Leonidas understood everything. He was going to use centrifugal force to fling him away! Leonidas knew the danger and quickly released his left hand, barely managing to avoid being dragged away by the halberd!

However, this created another problem.

A circle is round.

This meant that the attack launched from Leonidas's left hand would inevitably swing back from his right-hand side, attempting to return to his left side! Even if he let go, he would still have to deal with the sweeping halberd!

Leonidas's brow furrowed, and he focused on the fight. He raised his short sword high, ignoring the stinging, burning sensation from Lu Bu's punch still lingering in his body. He roared and swung his sword to meet Lu Bu's halberd!

Boom!

The roar of the wind! The full-power strike from both men generated a powerful gust that tore irregular cracks across the frozen lake surface! Like ancient tortoise shell divination, it seemed to foreshadow something!

Both Servants were rare offensive-type Servants in this world. Their swords and halberds clashed, and the collision of their powers was incredibly formidable!

However…

Thump!

A dull sound echoed once more!

Lu Bu had once again released his Fangtian Halberd!

Leonidas's body lost its balance again!

It was like a tug-of-war match where one side suddenly let go of the rope; the other side would inevitably lose balance!

Lu Bu was exploiting the moment when their swords and halberds clashed and they were locked in a struggle! He withdrew the force from his halberd, and the halberd, now lacking support, was naturally knocked away by Leonidas's strike!

But Lu Bu had gained a perfect opportunity!

He grabbed the horse's mane with his left hand and steadied himself on its back with his right. Using these two points for support, like a gymnast, he forcefully pulled his legs out from under him while on horseback! His closed boots were like a charging warhammer!

Leonidas had just repelled the Fangtian Halberd. He was already in an awkward position, his previous strength spent and new strength not yet gathered. Furthermore, this was a sudden change of tactics, his chest had just been struck by Lu Bu's iron fist, and now he was in mid-air. With multiple disadvantages, he had nowhere to brace himself, nowhere to escape!

Lu Bu's legs accurately struck the same spot where his fist had just hit. Merely hitting wasn't enough; as Lu Bu felt the resistance of Leonidas's hardened muscles through his feet, he immediately twisted and kicked back in a spinning motion! He sent Leonidas flying out like a cannonball!

Red Hare let out a sky-shattering roar. With two leaps, its figure was no longer like lightning, but something even faster! In an instant, Lu Bu's majestic beast-head armor appeared at the spot where the Fangtian Halberd had landed!

The peerless warrior hooked the halberd with his foot in mid-air, performing a stylish flourish with the weapon. Following the momentum, he flipped back onto the horse's back. With a slight lift of his toe, the halberd flew steadily into his right hand, flashing a silver streak. He once again brought his fearsome weapon to rest under his ribs, proudly lifting his chin and revealing a triumphant smile!

This masterful horsemanship and experience truly lived up to the name of the strongest cavalry!