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Huo Qubing patted Huo Guang's shoulder heavily, his tone steady yet resolute: "I want you to take my army and return alive!"
Huo Guang suddenly looked up, confusion and worry filling his eyes: "General, what do you mean? We will surely defeat the Xiongnu and return victorious together!"
"On the battlefield, circumstances change in an instant; who can predict?" Huo Qubing gazed up at the starry sky, his eyes deep as if he could see through fate's arrangements. "I, Huo Qubing, am not afraid of death, but I cannot let these soldiers sacrifice themselves in vain! You must remember, living is more important than anything else!"
Huo Guang wanted to persuade him further but was interrupted by Huo Qubing. "Alright, it's getting late. Go prepare. Tomorrow morning, we will fight the Xiongnu to the death!"
With no choice but to comply, Huo Guang stood up and took his leave, but his unease only grew stronger.
The next morning, as dawn broke, the Han Army and the Xiongnu forces lined up outside Blackstone Valley. Huo Qubing led the Han Army's elite like a sharp arrow toward the Xiongnu formation.
The drums thundered, and battle cries filled the air. The Xiongnu army, relying on their numerical advantage, began to encircle the Han Army. Though brave, the Han Army gradually felt overwhelmed against an enemy that outnumbered them several times.
"Kill!" Amidst the deafening battle cries, Huo Guang led five hundred elite cavalry from the valley's flank, charging straight into the rear of the Xiongnu army and instantly cutting through their ranks.
"It's General Huo Guang! We're saved!"
Huo Guang's appearance boosted the morale of the Han Army and disrupted the Xiongnu's formation. Seizing the opportunity, Huo Qubing led his personal guard like a dagger piercing through the encirclement of the Xiongnu army, heading straight for the Xiongnu Chanyu.
"Protect the Chanyu!" Seeing this, the Chanyu's personal guards immediately surrounded Huo Qubing.
"Anyone who stands in my way dies!" Huo Qubing roared as his spear transformed into streaks of lightning, instantly bringing down several Xiongnu soldiers in pools of blood.
In the heat of battle, Huo Qubing's horse was struck and fell heavily to the ground. Huo Qubing rolled off just in time to evade an attack from a Xiongnu soldier, but his leg was pinned under his fallen horse and he could not move.
"General!" From a distance, Huo Guang watched anxiously and rushed over without regard for anything else.
"Don't worry about me; kill the Chanyu!" Huo Qubing gritted his teeth against the pain and shouted loudly.
Huo Guang gritted his teeth, knowing that this was not the time to hesitate. He had to carry out the general's orders to honor the brothers who had died in battle.
Huo Qubing faced an increasing number of Xiongnu soldiers around him. He swung his spear fiercely, fighting back with all his might, but ultimately, he was outnumbered and sustained multiple injuries.
At that moment, a sharp arrow shot through the air and struck Huo Qubing in the chest.
He let out a muffled groan, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. Looking up at the sky, a flicker of unwillingness crossed his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination.
"I, Huo Qubing, was born for battle; I have no regrets in death!"
With that, Huo Qubing drew the sword at his waist and plunged it forcefully into the ground to support his body. He gazed steadfastly toward the north, as if he could see the lands of the Han Dynasty and those he needed to protect.
"General!" Huo Guang finally fought his way to Huo Qubing's side but was devastated by the sight before him.
Huo Qubing struggled to raise his hand and pointed toward the north, using his last ounce of strength to say, "Do not... avenge me... kill all... Xiongnu..."
With those words, Huo Qubing's hand fell limply. A legendary warrior had fallen...
Huo Guang let out a mournful roar, his eyes bloodshot as he hoarsely shouted, "General—"
The spear in his hand shattered with a crack, splintering wood flying through the air in desperate arcs. He staggered back and fell to the ground, staring blankly at Huo Qubing's powerless arm.
"General!" Huo Guang struggled to stand up, but his legs felt as heavy as lead.
The surrounding noise seemed to be abruptly cut off by an invisible hand, leaving only the howling wind and Huo Qubing's painful gasps in the world.
Huo Guang took a deep breath, forcing back the tears in his eyes. He trembled as he picked up a blood-soaked curved blade from the ground, slowly standing up and turning to face the tide of Xiongnu soldiers rushing toward him.
He looked around, and the Han Army soldiers also witnessed this scene. Filled with grief and anger, they tightened their grips on their weapons, their eyes burning with the flames of revenge.
"Kill them all... Xiongnu..." Huo Guang's voice was hoarse and low, yet it thundered like a clap of lightning in the hearts of every Han Army soldier.
"Kill! Kill! Kill!"
"Avenging the General!"
"Annihilate the Xiongnu!"
The deafening roars echoed through the skies, carrying endless sorrow and determination.
Huo Guang wielded the curved blade and charged into the enemy ranks like a madman. Wherever he passed, blood and flesh flew, and screams filled the air. Blinded by rage, he had forgotten fear, forgotten life and death; only one thought remained in his mind: annihilate all Xiongnu and avenge the General!
The Han Army soldiers behind him seemed to be inspired by his momentum, bravely stepping forward without fear of death, like sharp daggers piercing deep into the heart of the Xiongnu army.
"The Chanyu is over there! Kill him!" Someone shouted, and all eyes turned to another side of the battlefield.
There stood the Xiongnu Chanyu, preparing to escape amidst the chaos under the protection of several personal guards.
"Where do you think you're going!" Huo Guang roared, fiercely cutting down the Xiongnu soldiers blocking his path as he charged toward the direction of the Xiongnu Chanyu.
His speed was astonishing, like an arrow released from its bowstring; in an instant, he reached the Xiongnu Chanyu.
The Xiongnu Chanyu was taken aback, hastily raising his curved blade to defend himself.
"Clang!" A loud noise echoed as sparks flew, the curved blade in Huo Guang's hand was split in two by a single strike.
"Die!" Huo Guang glared furiously, raising his curved blade high and bringing it down fiercely towards the Xiongnu Chanyu's head.
"Thud!"
Blood gushed out as the Xiongnu Chanyu's eyes widened in disbelief, collapsing into a pool of blood.
The battlefield fell into silence, everyone stunned by the scene before them. The remaining Xiongnu soldiers were so intimidated by this momentum that they dropped their weapons and fled in panic.
After a brief silence, the Han Army erupted into thunderous cheers; they had won the battle but lost a great general.
As the sun set, the dying light stained the entire battlefield red.
Huo Guang, suppressing his grief, cradled Huo Qubing's body and led his battered army on the journey home.
The setting sun cast a tragic hue across the horizon.
Huo Guang walked silently at the front of the line, holding Huo Qubing's lifeless body as if bearing an immense burden. The once vibrant young general who had commanded respect on the battlefield now lay quietly in his arms, as if merely asleep.
"General, we are going home," Huo Guang whispered softly, his eyes once again moist with tears.
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