The setting sun passes through the gaps in the forest, casting mottled sparse shadows; the breeze blows through the small leaves on the treetops, making a rustling sound. At this moment, the birds were gone and the beasts were silent. In the world of light and shadow, there were only two people looking at each other with murderous intent.
The silent gaze lasted for only a few breaths. The black wolf Toltec bent down first and threw the longbow at his feet. Then, he took out the copper ax with his right hand, put his fist on his heart with his left hand, and shouted loudly to the other side.
"Blessed by the god of war Huitzilopochtli! I, the warrior from Tepanicapan, the 'Black Wolf' Toltec, fight against the brilliant 'Hound' Yukuyo!"
When he heard the formal fight, the hound Yuku's eyes flashed. He nodded slightly, took a few steps forward, and then suddenly drew his bow, shooting an arrow quickly!
At the moment of life and death, Toltec was suddenly shocked. He reacted extremely quickly, and with an extremely swift bow, the copper arrow grazed the tip of his hair, like a bolt of death lightning. It scraped over his head with a "whoosh" and was nailed to the tree with a "duh" sound. The majestic anger rose from the heart of the black wolf, and he roared angrily while bending to get the bow and arrow.
"you!..."
"The brilliant warrior, 'Hound' Yuku, challenges the 'Black Wolf' Toltec to a fight!"
The arrow was in vain, and the hound Yuku's eyes flashed again. Only then did he speak loudly, throw away the long bow in his hand, and perform the same etiquette of asking for a fight.
"This arrow is to return your previous pursuit!"
Hearing this, Toltec took action. He squinted his eyes, looked at Yuku who was as calm as a sculpture, slowly straightened up, and tightened his grip on the copper ax in his hand.
"As witnessed by the gods, let us use a sacred duel to determine the strongest warrior!"
Yoku nodded. He took out the spear and shook it gently in his hand. The sharp copper tip seemed to have a soul, drawing flexible trajectories in the air, accompanied by the incomparable warrior, running in small steps.
Toltec took off the vine shield from his back, held it lightly with the four fingers of his left hand, and placed it diagonally in front of him. Then, he raised his right arm, with the tip of the war stick facing backwards, gathering momentum but not launching it, and ran at the same speed.
A hundred steps away in an instant! Yuku's eyes were cold and stern, and he leapt forward, then stabbed the black wolf with a fierce spear, aiming at the waist and abdomen of the black wolf. Facing the fierce thrust, Toltec's body was slightly arched like a reed, and he swayed forward slightly. Then he raised his shield with his left arm in defense, and his right arm suddenly slashed forward, and the war stick hit the hound's left arm holding the gun. .
Yuku jumped quickly, relaxed his left wrist, and thrust his right hand forward. The spear was like a star, and the golden copper spear pierced the black wolf's neck. The tip of the spear flashed with cold light, and Toltec narrowed his eyes, quickly raised his shield to protect it, and then slashed forward sideways. The sharp obsidian blade of the battle stick goes down the barrel of the gun and is about to cut off the opponent's right hand! Yuku immediately made another horizontal jump!
Su Angua watched from a distance, staring intently and looking extremely nervous.
The hunting dog and gun are like a swimming dragon, staying close to the vital point for a moment; the black wolf stick is like the rushing wind, and the breath is right in front of you. The two top warriors in the world moved the rabbit up and down the falcon with pinnacle accuracy. Between advancing and retreating, attacking and defending, the body is flexible and powerful, and the movements are simple and accurate. Their weapons have never exchanged blows, but their bodies have been dancing on the edge of life and death!
This is a duel between wolves and dogs! This kind of artistic fighting is the highest expression of martial arts. Mental and physical strength are consumed rapidly. As long as one mistake is made, the opponent will receive a fatal blow. However, in just two or three minutes, the hound and the black wolf began to tire, their chests rose and fell slightly, and their breathing became heavy.
The excitement of life and death makes people's scalp feel hot, and the selfless fight makes people feel comfortable all over! During the fierce fight, Toltec's eyes became brighter and brighter. The corners of his mouth raised, enjoying the pleasure of fighting with his opponent. Within two steps of him, Yuku's face turned red and his eyes were filled with murderous intent.
A keen cardinal was disturbed by the passage through the forest. It jumped up from the not far north and flew across the sky with its song. The unparalleled warrior glanced slightly, his face expressionless, but he made up his mind! He sank slightly, held the spear flat with both hands, and stabbed the black wolf's chest and abdomen with another step!
Toltec was fully focused, just watching his opponent's swift movements and body shape changes. Yuku is the strongest opponent he has ever encountered, and this duel is also the biggest test he has ever experienced! Facing the familiar assassination, Black Wolf once again turned sideways and raised his shield, raised his war stick diagonally, and was about to kill him head-on!
This time, the hound Yuku did not dodge. He shouted suddenly, his spear piercing the shield for the first time, and then he thrust upward forcefully, forcing the black wolf to abandon his shield. Then, he abandoned the gun with both hands at the same time, continued to advance with his feet, and got within one step of the black wolf. He quickly swung his left fist and hit the opponent's jaw, and pressed his right hand towards the copper ax on his waist, about to make a fatal strike!
The spear thrust forward, and the black wolf was forced to let go, and was shocked in his heart. He turned his head to avoid the close jab, but his eyes fell on his opponent's waist. In this electric moment, Toltec didn't have any time to think. He just relied on the instinct of a warrior, rushed forward with all his strength, and slammed into the body of the hound Yuku.
"boom"! The two of them advanced at the same time and collided hard. Yuku held the ax handle with his right hand, but Black Wolf also held it with his left hand. Toltec swung his right fist and hit his opponent's waist and abdomen, followed by a pain in his own waist. Then, the two of them bumped shoulders together, headbutted each other fiercely, and then there was another "bang"!
Toltec shook his head vigorously, feeling dizzy. He firmly held down the opponent's right hand holding the axe, bent his right knee and struck with the knee, and Yuku returned the blow with his life. A powerful knee hit the back of the thigh, causing muscle spasms and the body immediately becoming unstable. The fierce close-quarters struggle lasted only a few breaths before the two men suddenly shook their bodies, fell to the ground while entangled, and started fighting for their lives like wild beasts.
"You go and help the general kill his opponent!"
Suan Gua stared at the two warriors dueling at close range, feeling extremely anxious in his heart. He held down his right arm, which was starting to hurt again, and shouted sternly at the last two guards.
"Go, kill him! Don't worry about the fight!"
The two bronze ax guards hesitated for a moment, then agreed in unison. They looked fierce, pulled out the copper axes from their waists, and headed towards the battlefield a hundred steps away.
"ha!"
The hound Yuku's face turned blood red and he restrained the black wolf tightly. With the help of the potion, he temporarily maintained more physical strength. His left hand slowly pinched the black wolf's neck, his right hand gradually broke free from the other's shackles, and slowly but firmly pulled out the copper axe!
The sharp tip of the ax glowed with the cold light of killing, and the smooth copper surface reflected a cold smile. Black Wolf Toltec's face turned red, but his eyes were as bright as stars. He tried hard to protect his neck with his right hand, struggling to keep breathing, and his left hand was still trying to grasp Yuku's right wrist, resisting the arrival of death.
Facing the black wolf's final struggle, a hint of cruel pity appeared on Yuku's normally indifferent face. He shook his head slightly, pressed the copper ax hard, and handed death to his opponent's chest step by step! The sharp chill pierced the skin, bringing an eerie coldness. Black Wolf gritted his teeth, feeling the increasingly clear call of the Kingdom of God, and finally showed a trace of despair in his eyes.
"Whoosh!!" A lightning bolt struck instantly, accompanied by the sound of howling wind! It made a "pop" sound, piercing the strong leather armor, and "chi" again, piercing deeply into the soft body. The bright red suddenly splashed out, taking away the warrior's extraordinary vitality.
"Uh...ah...!"
Warm liquid dripped down like spring water, along the cold copper axe, and landed on the skin that the black wolf would scratch. The blood of two top warriors blended together for the first time, but their powerful lives were about to be divided into life and death. Hei Lang's spirit perked up, and at this moment, the big hand holding his neck suddenly loosened, and the strength that had restrained him was released instantly. He immediately exerted force, pushed Yuku away, then rolled twice quickly, and jumped up from the ground quickly.
"Whoosh!!" Another lightning-like feather arrow came! The copper arrow was extremely accurate and passed through his throat. A dozen steps away, a guard suddenly opened his eyes wide, said "ho ho" twice, fell on his back and died.
Toltec squatted down, breathing heavily. He turned around warily, only to see a weathered and kind face eighty steps away, looking at him with concern. Seeing this scene, Hei Lang couldn't help but grin, showing a bright smile that would last for the rest of his life.
"Go...go quickly!...Take him away!!"
The hound Yuku lay on the cold soil, warm life flowing from the wound. The arrow just now was extremely precise and powerful, piercing deeply into his lower back and taking away all the strength in his body. The pain from his internal organs made his brows twist and his body twitch continuously. However, the loyal general still looked at the last guard and tried to summon the final instructions.
"No! Yuku, my hound!!"
Suan Gua stood in the shadow of a short tree, crying out in despair, tears overflowing from his eyes. He looked at Yuku who fell to the ground not far away, dyed golden and red by the setting sun. The red color symbolizing death flowed out from under the hound, quickly spreading on the ground and accumulating into a shallow pool of blood. This familiar bloodstain was so dazzling that along with the bright red sunset, it reflected in the king's eyes and covered his sky, like the coming of a red kingdom.
"Walk!!"
Hearing the king's cry, General Yuku turned his head hard. He didn't care to look at the enemy who had dealt him a fatal blow. He just tried to open his eyes wide and used all his strength to send out the last cry from his damaged heart.
"Whoops!" Another death arrow struck. The last guard rolled over and fell to the ground, struggling feebly on the dirt. His body rolled out the last traces, like an overturned cocoa tree in the forest.
The young king turned around in confusion and stumbled away into the woods. When the sun rises, he has tens of thousands of troops, and with infinite confidence and hope, he goes to the majestic capital; but when the sun sets, he is left alone, desperately dragging his wounded body. Escape into the deep and dark jungle.
Toltec's eyes widened and he left in confusion. He saw the last injured guard staggering away into the distance. He looked carefully and saw that this familiar figure and profile always gave people a familiar feeling, just like... Hei Lang's eyes suddenly opened wide. He suddenly jumped up from the ground and let out an extremely excited shout.
"Big fish, really big fish!"
The black wolf Toltec quickly leaned down and picked up the copper ax that almost killed him. Then, he pressed the wound on his chest with his left hand, and without even bothering to bandage it, he chased the fleeing king like a gust of wind.
Seeing this, the hound Yuku closed his eyes in despair and pain. He only has the last few moments left in his life, and no matter how brave a warrior is, he will eventually enter the eternal world of the dead.
The wind blows and the leaves rustle. Bertard walked out of the woods quickly with a long bow on his back. He silently came to the hound and stared at his rival who was about to die. The setting sun soaks in the sun, and the cardinals sing in the sky. It is crisp and clear, like a dream in childhood.
"Haha! I, the black wolf Toltec, captured the king of Tarasco!! I, Toltec, am the most incredible warrior!!!..."
The long wind blew, bringing incomparable hearty laughter and shouts of joy. General Yuku opened his eyes again, tears falling from the corners of his eyes.
"Yuku, you are a respectable opponent, please leave a last word!"
The samurai commander held down the dagger at his waist, squatted down, and looked at the dying samurai.
"... I am a loyal hound who died in battle before my master... That was the lost kingdom, the lost legion... the lost... Prepecha people..."
General Yuku opened his eyes wide and murmured. The hallucination of dying made him smile again. He looked at the most majestic sky under the setting sun, and at the life without regrets in his dream. In the bright red sky, there is a red country. In the red country, there is a lost country.
