Among the 108 generals in Liangshan, when it comes to the highest martial arts, Lu Junyi must be mentioned. Whether it is his legend of "sticks without pairs" in the author's pen, or the incomparable deterrence shown by the heroes of Liangshan in the face of his wheel battle, it is enough to show the high level of his martial arts. However, among the Earth Evil Stars, there are five heroes, and their martial arts are not to be underestimated. Moreover, these heroes not only made great achievements in Liangshan, but also left a deep mark in the Water Margin.
The first thing to mention is Sun Li. Although Sun Li's reputation is not as loud as Lu Junyi's in the Water Margin, his martial arts are obvious to all. According to legend, Sun Li was tall and skilled in spearmanship on horseback, and was also known for his archery and steel whip. On the battlefield, he fought with Hu Yanzhuo for 30 rounds without winning or losing, and became famous in a battle during the Liao expedition, capturing Kou Zhenyuan, the pioneer of the Liao State, alive, so that the Liao army was defeated and retreated. Although Sun Li's record is not many, he has not lost a single defeat, and his martial arts are admirable.
The second is Lu Fang. His record before Liangshan joined was not conspicuous, but after becoming a hero of Liangshan, Lu Fang's performance was completely different. He fought with Guo Sheng for three days and three nights, and in the battle of Zengtou City, he fought with Zeng Tucai for 30 rounds, which can be called a progressive general. And the battle against Li Tianyou is even more eye-catching, killing the opponent in fifty or sixty rounds, showing his superb martial arts.
Next is Shan Tingjue. Although Shan Tingqi is good at water battles and is not the most eye-catching character in Water Margin, his performance against Guan Sheng shows his excellent fighting ability. Shan Tingqi and Guan Sheng fought for fifty rounds without a win, which is enough to prove his martial arts level. Although he was later defeated by Guan Sheng, Shan Tingjue's strength should not be underestimated.
The second is Xuanzan, nicknamed the ugly county horse. Despite his ugly appearance, his archery skills and ability to avoid arrows are outstanding. In the battle against Hua Rong, Xuan Zan dodged Hua Rong's bow and arrow twice in a row, which showed his flexibility on the battlefield. When fighting against fierce generals such as Qin Ming and Guo Shiguang under Fang La, Xuanzan also showed good combat strength.
The last thing to mention is Jiao Ting. Although he came from a sumo family and was good at wrestling, he also showed amazing combat prowess when fighting on foot. He once used the method of foot combat to kill two cavalry generals, showing a different fighting style from other heroes. Jiao Ting's strength should not be underestimated, especially his ability to fight his way out of the encirclement against infantry and cavalry, which shows his high martial arts.
In general, these five Earth Demon Warriors are first-class in their martial arts among the heroes of Liangshan. They made great achievements on the battlefield with their own strength and became an indispensable part of the 108 generals of Liangshan. Their stories inspire future generations, show the bravery and wisdom of ancient Chinese military generals, and also add many wonderful chapters to the Water Margin.