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Chapter 1008: Xu Rong's Commander Trait
Chapter 1008: Xu Rong's Commander Trait
September 25, 2017
Below Dingyang City, within the Emperor's Tyrant Dong Zhuo's military camp.
As Zhao Er led the Iron Blood Cavalry to the Emperor's Tyrant's supply depot, Xu Rong's meticulously planned scheme finally bore fruit. His prey had fallen right into the trap he had set.
A large number of soldiers and martial generals surged out, surrounding Zhao Er and the Iron Blood Cavalry. At the same time, Zhao Er could hear the clanging of metal echoing all around.
In addition to the clanging sounds, there were also rhythmic beats of metal striking metal.
The scene was intriguing. Xu Rong had encircled Zhao Er but showed no urgency to attack. Instead, his soldiers were engaged in tasks seemingly unrelated to warfare.
However, it was these seemingly unrelated activities that caused Zhao Er, who was initially unconcerned, to furrow his brows.
Being surrounded was not a significant challenge for a seasoned warrior like Zhao Er, who could easily break through the encirclement.
But those sounds made Zhao Er sense an underlying danger, especially since they had clearly fallen into the enemy's trap. At this point, he had no choice but to turn and flee without hesitation.
Zhao Er brandished his fiery red spear, and a faint flame seemed to ignite around him.
"Follow me and break through!" Zhao Er exclaimed.
As Zhao Er prepared to turn and retreat, Hua Xiong and Zhang Xiu abruptly blocked his path, standing before him with cold smiles. "You think you can escape after entering? You're being a bit naive!"
The two men before him were formidable opponents. One was the second-in-command under the Emperor's Tyrant, and the other was a renowned warrior, a senior disciple of Tong Yuan and Zhao Yun's senior brother, known as the Northern Gun King. Either one of them could hold their own against Zhao Er, and now they stood together, making Zhao Er's situation dire.
However, Zhao Er remained unfazed. He hadn't come alone.
Wang Ti was well aware of the Emperor's Tyrant's forces, and they also had their martial generals. Even if Lu Bu had been defeated and was temporarily out of the fight, there were still many formidable warriors with a strength rating of 90 in the Emperor's Tyrant's legions.
Therefore, Wang Ti would never send Zhao Er and the Iron Blood Cavalry alone. If something happened to them, how could he face Lu HaiKong?
As Hua Xiong and Zhang Xiu arrogantly blocked Zhao Er's path, Zhao Er wasted no time. He raised his spear and charged forward without hesitation.
"Oh, so he wants to take on two of us? This guy's got guts!" Zhang Xiu and Hua Xiong smirked, their weapons at the ready. They were about to teach Zhao Er a lesson.
Just as the two approached Zhao Er, two fierce warriors emerged from the ranks of the Iron Blood Cavalry behind him. These warriors wore the distinctive armor of the Iron Blood Cavalry, but their weapons were not standard issue.
One wielded a long spear, while the other held a great saber. The moment they appeared, their auras surged, one carrying the power of the wind and the other, the might of clouds. They could only be Wen U and Yan Liang.
The situation reversed instantly, now a three-on-two confrontation, and the advantage shifted to Zhao Er's side.
Despite this turn of events, neither Hua Xiong nor Zhang Xiu showed any surprise or fear.
From the start, they had anticipated that their opponents would not be limited to Zhao Er alone.
After five days of clashes, both sides had gained a thorough understanding of each other. Wang Ti knew Xu Rong's lineup, and Xu Rong was equally prepared for Wang Ti's forces.
Wang Ti's strategy from the beginning had not solely focused on Zhao Er. His preparations were geared towards countering the formidable trio of Huang Zhong, Yan Liang, and Wen U. Therefore, the appearance of Yan Liang and Wen U did not increase the difficulty for Xu Rong's forces; instead, it made their task easier.
In the midst of the grand army, Xu Rong's eyes suddenly lit up, and he muttered, "United Fortitude!"
As Xu Rong uttered these four words, a mysterious aura spread out in an instant. Hua Xiong and Zhang Xiu's auras seemed to merge with that of the entire Dong Zhuo's army, and their strength surged. With a simultaneous slash of a blade and thrust of a spear, they forced Zhao Er, Yan Liang, and Wen Chou to retreat.
Commander Trait!
It was clear that Xu Rong had just unleashed his Commander Trait!
Xu Rong himself was a commander, and in terms of this attribute, he had long surpassed the eighty mark with ease.
Having surpassed eighty, it was natural for him to possess a Commander Trait, and he did so with remarkable prowess. Moreover, his Commander Trait was one that could grow stronger. At this moment, Xu Rong's United Fortitude, while not yet reaching the level of the Unique Commander Trait's insanity, was still incredibly formidable.
Once activated, it directly boosted Hua Xiong and Zhang Xiu's strength to 99, just one step away from advancing to 100. Furthermore, under the influence of his Commander Trait, Zhao Er and the others' strength was suppressed, making it even difficult for them to circulate their inner strength.
The situation for Lu HaiKong and his companions became extremely perilous.
"Iron Blood Cavalry? Zhao Nan Li? And you two, not one of you will escape tonight!"
With the activation of United Fortitude, a cold smile appeared on Xu Rong's face. He waved his hand and commanded, "Attack! Cut off Lu HaiKong's arms tonight!"
As Xu Rong waved his hand, Hua Xiong and Zhang Xiu did not advance but instead retreated. During their withdrawal, groups of archers stepped forward, drawing their bows and firing a volley of arrows at the Iron Blood Cavalry...
...
Several minutes before Zhao Er and his companions were surrounded, on the other side, the gates of Dingyang City swung wide open.
A legion of thirty thousand troops, led by Wang Ti, comprising both old and new soldiers, poured out of the city, charging directly towards Dong Zhuo's army camp.
Unlike Zhao Er's group, who had been maneuvering circuitously, Wang Ti's army advanced aggressively and directly, leading the troops in a fierce assault.
As if concerned that their movements might not be noticed, Wang Ti's army lit torches, creating the appearance of a massive fire dragon from a distance. The moment they exited, they immediately caught Xu Rong's attention.
Xu Rong did take note of their movement but showed no intention of responding.
Wang Ti's timing was peculiar, as he had chosen to move out just as Xu Rong had encircled the Iron Blood Cavalry. Under such circumstances, how could Xu Rong possibly pay attention to him?
Moreover, everything was under Xu Rong's control.
Over the past few days, Xu Rong had gained a good understanding of his opponents, so he was well aware that his trap wouldn't remain hidden for long. Indeed, just as Zhao Er and his group were surrounded, Wang Ti had discovered them.
This was the best-case scenario for Xu Rong. It was difficult to defeat a turtle hiding in its shell, but now that the turtle had sent out its offspring, wouldn't it be easier to deal with them?
Xu Rong intended to finish everything in one go. He planned to annihilate Zhao Er, Yan Liang, Wen Chou, and the Iron Blood Cavalry here, then turn around and wipe out Wang Ti's hastily advancing army, securing Dingyang City.
Xu Rong's tactics seemed to be progressing smoothly, and success appeared highly likely.
He had also made certain arrangements for Wang Ti's side. Now, all he needed to do was deal with Zhao Er and his companions.
However, plans rarely unfold perfectly.
It was true that the Iron Blood Cavalry was surrounded, but was it really that easy to defeat this legion?
As arrows rained down from Xu Rong's side, a cold smile crept onto Zhao Er's lips.
"Do you really think you have us cornered? How deep is your misunderstanding of the Iron Blood Cavalry?"
The Iron Blood Cavalry, since its ascension to the pseudo-top-tier legion, had yet to fully unleash its potential. It was time for them to make their move...
(End of Chapter)
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