To accomplish everything in a single battle, the Lian family and the Zhou Family's western branch had sent out all their elites, and their reactions on the battlefield were not slow.
Although the Mu family's attack had come suddenly, it had been anticipated beforehand.
Before coming, they had already determined that their opponents would not sit still and await death, and would surely struggle desperately like trapped beasts.
Thus, though the two families' forces were scattered by the charge, they were not scattered like loose sand.
While resisting the Mu family's ferocious Strong Martial assault, they swiftly gathered into two large formations, centered respectively around Zhou You and Lian Feihong, fighting as they retreated.
The rest fought on their own, resisting the imposing Mu family Strong Martial warriors.
After one exchange, the two sides separated following their brief clash. Bloodstains and scattered limbs lay on the ground.
After regrouping without any casualties, the Mu family's Strong Martial warriors rapidly changed formations, forming two irregular spearheads aimed at Zhou You and Lian Feihong.
To capture bandits, first capture their king. The Mu family was outnumbered one against two; if they wanted to turn the tide, they had to concentrate their firepower on key targets.
Their tactics were obvious at a glance: decapitation!
So long as the plan succeeded and they assassinated or captured either Zhou You or Lian Feihong alive, there would be a glimmer of hope for turning defeat into victory.
"Zhou You, I, Mu Ruobi, will have a match with you!"
A Mu family descendant charged over with his guard unit. His numbers were only a few fewer than Zhou You's, but most were only early-stage Strong Martial warriors, with merely one mid-stage Strong Martial warrior there to hold up appearances.
Though he was from the direct line, he