Chapter 1016: The Finale
Chapter 1016: The Finale
September 25, 2017
"Is that him?"
Upon seeing Lu Bu, Yan Liang and Wen Chou's faces paled in shock. Wen Chou quickly moved to Yan Liang's side, shielding his injured companion.
"How is this possible? He was so severely wounded; how could he have recovered in just five days?"
Yan Liang reached up and pulled the arrow from his shoulder. Thanks to the legendary-tier armor he wore, Lu Bu's arrow, though fierce in its approach, had not caused him significant harm.
After removing the arrow and taking a spare pill, Yan Liang's injury was mostly under control.
But the most pressing issue at hand was not Yan Liang's arrow wound; it was the Lu Bu before them.
Yan Liang and Wen Chou could clearly sense that something was amiss with their opponent. At this moment, not only had Lu Bu fully recovered, but he was also enveloped in a terrifying demonic aura, indicating that his strength had grown significantly since their last encounter.
"The situation has become a bit tricky. Our opponent is not in the best condition, and we haven't fully recovered from using the Great Compassion skill. It's best not to engage further. Let's retreat with our troops!"
After Wen Chou conveyed his thoughts to Yan Liang, the two nodded in agreement and rose to their feet. Yan Liang headed towards Zhang Xiu, while Wen Chou made for Xu Rong, intending to capture them and flee.
However, as Wen Chou made his move, Lu Bu's arrows rained down, preventing him from getting close to Xu Rong.
"Abandon Zhang Xiu and focus on capturing Xu Rong. This man is a top-tier commander, worth ten thousand elite soldiers. We must not let him escape!"
With Lu Bu's arrows guarding Xu Rong, Wen Chou had no choice but to make a difficult decision.
Hearing the command, Yan Liang, who had not yet approached Zhang Xiu, swiftly turned back. Together, they planned to forcibly seize Xu Rong.
But before they could reach Xu Rong, Lu Bu had already charged towards them.
Lu Bu was not just standing and shooting arrows; he was a master of mounted archery. Before Yan Liang and Wen Chou could react, Lu Bu was already upon them.
"Die!"
With a roar like a beast's howl, Lu Bu's Heavenly Halberd flew towards Yan Liang and Wen Chou.
The halberd was shrouded in black demonic energy, and with each strike, it felt like the weight of Mount Tai pressing down, unstoppable. Aimed directly at Yan Liang, the two were shocked, knowing that Yan Liang couldn't possibly block such an attack. They simultaneously swung their weapons, a spear and a broadsword, to intercept Lu Bu's blow.
However, as they blocked the attack, their faces changed. The force transmitted through the halberd was astonishingly powerful.
It was a casual strike from Lu Bu, yet its power was no less than his full-force blow from five days ago. Despite Yan Liang and Wen Chou's joint defense, they were swept aside by several meters.
Seizing the advantage, Lu Bu pressed on relentlessly. He recognized these two as the cowards who had ambushed him before, knocking him down with a single strike. How could he possibly let these 'despicable villains' get away? Brandishing his halberd, he charged at them again!
Yan Liang and Wen Chou were indeed unlucky. Xun You's plans had gone smoothly until they encountered this unexpected twist. Not only did Lu Bu intrude, but his current state seemed off.
Lu Bu charged forward, his demonic aura overwhelming, and his might was astonishing, surpassing the realm of a hundred.
Facing such an opponent, Yan Liang and Wen Chou exchanged glances. "We can't take him head-on!"
After a brief discussion, they raised their weapons and engaged Lu Bu once more.
Indeed, Yan Liang and Wen Chou, with their spear and sword, wind and cloud attributes, demonstrated remarkable combat prowess, even without activating the Great Compassion skill.
Although Lu Bu's strength was formidable, and each wave of his hand could repel or defeat them, Yan Liang and Wen Chou had agreed not to resist directly, and they seamlessly incorporated this strategy into their battle.
In the battle of long weapons, after two or three dozen exchanges, their weapons had not once clashed.
With precise control and seamless coordination, they took turns attacking and defending, one luring the enemy while the other struck, one restraining while the other retreated. The wind and cloud attributes complemented each other, and these two managed to pin down the demonized Lu Bu.
However, before Yan Liang and Wen Chou could rejoice and expand their battle spoils, Lu Bu on the other side was enraged!
These two cunning rats had evaded his attacks despite his surging strength, making him feel like a clumsy cat being toyed with.
In this situation, Lu Bu's anger reached its peak. Just then, Yan Liang and Wen Chou launched another offensive. This time, Lu Bu decided to abandon defense, slamming his Heavenly Halberd onto the ground. A terrifying demonic aura spread from his body, allowing Yan Liang and Wen Chou's attacks to land on him.
"Ding!" Their legendary weapons struck Lu Bu simultaneously, but to their dismay, the clash produced a sound akin to metal striking stone, without piercing his body in the slightest.
But that wasn't the most terrifying part. The most frightening aspect was the unparalleled force that surged from Lu Bu's body, directly passing through their weapons and into their own bodies.
It was a force filled with destructive power. Upon feeling this force, Yan Liang and Wen Chou's faces paled simultaneously, and a mouthful of fresh blood spewed out.
"Come and die with me!"
Lu Bu's eyes shone with intense black light as he roared, swinging his Heavenly Halberd towards the necks of Yan Liang and Wen Chou, intending to behead them both with a single strike!
"Not good!"
In a 16-character poem, a single mistake could ruin the entire verse!
Yan Liang and Wen Chou's faces changed drastically. They simultaneously tried to push Lu Bu away, but to their surprise, they realized they were controlled by the demonic aura surrounding Lu Bu. Not only could they not push him away, but even freeing themselves from their own weapons was a struggle.
Sensing the dire situation, Yan Liang and Wen Chou gritted their teeth, exchanged a glance, and mustered their inner power, striking out with a palm strike.
The Wind and Cloud attributes within their inner power erupted during their palm strike. Although it didn't trigger the Great Compassion, it unleashed formidable might, freeing them from Lu Bu's demonic aura and sending them flying sideways. Lu Bu, affected by this inner power, retreated several meters.
While Yan Liang and Wen Chou managed to evade the attack through this method, their palm strike still resulted in injuries. Although they weren't completely incapacitated, their combat strength had undoubtedly diminished.
In contrast, Lu Bu remained as lively as ever. After retreating a few meters, he quickly recovered and strode towards Yan Liang and Wen Chou, determined to finish off these two troublemakers.
As Lu Bu approached them, a light cavalry rider charged towards him from behind. On the horse, Huang Zhong drew his bow, aiming at Lu Bu from atop the galloping steed.
In that instant, Lu Bu was enveloped by a prickling sensation down his spine, causing him to pause in his advance.
Lu Bu turned to glance at the approaching Huang Zhong, a cold smile tugging at his lips. He turned back to continue towards Yan Liang and Wen Chou, completely disregarding Huang Zhong's threat.
However, as he faced Yan Liang and Wen Chou, the prickling sensation vanished. Lu Bu was taken aback, only to sense the sharp sound of an arrow piercing the air. The arrow seemed to be far from him, but he instinctively turned to look, seeing it lodged an inch above Xu Rong's head.
Witnessing this, Lu Bu's expression changed. Huang Zhong drew his bow once more, this time aiming directly at Xu Rong.
Enraged, Lu Bu shouted, "If you dare, shoot! See if I dare kill them both!"
A cold smile played on Huang Zhong's lips as he released the arrow, which flew straight towards Xu Rong!
Lu Bu panicked, abandoning his attempt to kill Yan Liang and Wen Chou. He spun around and rushed towards Xu Rong.
With his full power unleashed, Lu Bu moved with heaven-defying speed, instantly reaching Xu Rong's side. He swung his Heavenly Halberd, deflecting Huang Zhong's arrow.
But as he completed this move, another arrow had already found its mark on his body.
"Puchi!" An arrow pierced through Lu Bu's abdomen!
Huang Zhong drew his bow again, and Lu Bu's eyes flashed with black light, his face contorted with hatred. He picked up Xu Rong, and the black demonic aura around him surged. Carrying Xu Rong, he left the scene...
(End of Chapter)
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