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A Difficult Battle
Author: XENA
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The son of the Sun God, born as a human, swiftly drew his yellow iron staff and blocked the strike just in time before the sword of one of the soldiers could cleave his head in two. Ho Chen was pushed back a dozen steps from the sheer power behind the attack.

Before he could regain his balance, a spear came thrusting toward his stomach. With no other choice, Ho Chen threw himself to the side—better that than ending up skewered like a satay lamb.

He was truly struggling against the relentless combination attacks from the two large-eared soldiers. He could tell their strength and speed were far greater than the gatekeepers he had fought at the entrance to the demon realm.

Their movements were coordinated and seamless. When one finished attacking, the other would follow up immediately. That was what made it nearly impossible for Ho Chen to counterattack. A moment's lapse could lead to severe injury—or worse.

“You two won’t defeat me that ea
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