I think Li Cunxiao is better than Li Yuanba, because the two can be said to be equal in terms of force, but the ability to strategize as a general is more important. In this regard, Li Yuanba's IQ has been relatively low since he was a child, and he is naturally not as good as Li Cunxiao in terms of strategy, so Li Cunxiao is more powerful than Li Yuanba.
First of all, Li Cunxiao is a real historical figure. He appeared in the late Tang Dynasty. According to records in ancient books, Li Cunxiao was extremely powerful when he was a child. He once smashed a stone statue with one punch because he was unwilling to kneel down and worship it. Later, he repeatedly performed extraordinary feats and was very brave while following his adoptive father in the wars in the north and south.
Li Cunxiao's adoptive father Li Keyong had a rival who was Zhu Wen of the Later Liang Dynasty at that time. In battles with Zhu Wen, Li Keyong often won less and lost more. It was not until Li Cunxiao's help that Li Keyong gradually reversed the decline. This shows that Li Cunxiao's combat effectiveness is indeed extraordinary.
Let’s talk about Li Yuanba. Li Yuanba is a fictional character in the novel. According to the introduction in the novel, Li Yuanba is the reincarnation of the Golden-winged Dapeng. He has been stupid since he was a child, but he is also extremely powerful. His weapons are two hammers weighing more than 800 kilograms.
We cannot positively analyze which of the two is more powerful just based on the force value. But in the end, after Li Yuanba became invincible in the world, he arrogantly provoked God and was struck to death by lightning. It can be said that he was very domineering. On the other hand, Li Cunxiao died because he was bewitched by others, was caught in rebellion, and was executed by Li Keyong. During this process, Li Cunxiao repeatedly begged for mercy and cried bitterly. It can be seen that although Li Cunxiao fought bravely, he still had weaknesses after all. From this point of view, Li Cunxiao is not as good as Li Yuanba.
However, it should be noted that what we are analyzing are fierce generals on the battlefield. This test not only tests the general's own force value, but more importantly, the general's own commanding ability and strategy. After Li Cunxiao joined Li Keyong's camp, Li Keyong defeated his old rival Zhu Wen. This shows that Li Cunxiao is a brave and strategic general.
Li Yuanba is lacking in this aspect, because it is introduced in the novel that Li Yuanba is born stupid and has a low IQ. Although this kind of person is extremely powerful and unparalleled in rushing into battle, he can only be used as a vanguard death squad, and is absolutely incapable of directing operations. So to sum up, if we compare Li Cunxiao and Li Yuanba, Li Cunxiao is the real top warrior on the battlefield.