With his shieldmen neutralized, Tan Kuang's defenses were stretched to their limits. His shieldmen had switched to sabers, and even his crossbowmen had abandoned their shortbows to charge into melee and relieve the pressure. But how could such light weapons possibly stand against a hundred-jin long spear?
After a few frantic exchanges, he was swept off the platform with a single strike of the spear.
"Excellent!"
"Excellent!"
"Excellent!"
Zhao Huan stroked his beard, a broad smile on his face. "Yunduan has raised a fine son! This display of the Xiang's Spear Technique even reminds me of Celestial Song in his prime. However, Zenan, the art of war requires a balance between offense and defense. A general with only attack and no defense, no matter how powerful, is not a good general if they end up dead.
Your victory today was due to your insight into your opponent's strengths and weaknesses. I imagine your colleagues at your mansion provided considerable help.
