Chapter 1073: Lu Hai Kong's Move
Chapter 1073: Lu Hai Kong's Move
September 25, 2017
In fact, from the moment Cheng Yaojin and Pan Feng's battle commenced, Lu Hai Kong's eyes had never left Cheng Yaojin.
As a fellow axe-wielding warrior, Lu Hai Kong had developed an interest in Cheng Yaojin's legendary Three Heavenly Axes after learning his true identity.
According to Lu Hai Kong's understanding of the system, if this guy was indeed Cheng Yaojin, then he must possess the Three Heavenly Axes as his trump card. Lu Hai Kong was eager to witness the famed Three Heavenly Axes in action.
Lu Hai Kong, a master of the axe, became even more intrigued by Cheng Yaojin's Three Heavenly Axes after witnessing and practicing the Heavenly Robust Thirty-Six Axes.
He was well aware that Cheng Yaojin's Three Heavenly Axes were the first three axes of the Heavenly Robust Thirty-Six Axes, and the legendary technique did not possess such terrifying power.
However, Cheng Yaojin proved Lu Hai Kong wrong with his actions. The axe he wielded at this moment was the first of the Heavenly Robust Thirty-Six Axes.
Both Lu Hai Kong and Pan Feng were familiar with this axe, but in Cheng Yaojin's hands, it unleashed an entirely different power.
In the instant Cheng Yaojin swung his axe, Lu Hai Kong realized that this strike was no less formidable than Huang Zhong's serious attacks, which were akin to the embodiment of the Dao.
At this moment, Lu Hai Kong was too engrossed in analyzing Cheng Yaojin's axe technique to care about being proven wrong. His eyes shone with golden light, intently focused on Cheng Yaojin's axe, even though his Heavenly Eye Replication skill was still on cooldown. With the Heavenly Eye Ability in full swing, deciphering Cheng Yaojin's strike was relatively easy.
It was evident that Lu Hai Kong was more concerned about Cheng Yaojin's Three Heavenly Axes than Pan Feng's situation. He had no worries about Pan Feng.
Indeed, Lu Hai Kong had no reason to worry. Cheng Yaojin's Three Heavenly Axes were powerful, but Lu Hai Kong had already activated the Forbidden Stele, rendering Cheng Yaojin unable to use his warrior traits in this state.
Even without the Blood-Colored Sky's influence, Cheng Yaojin's combat power had significantly diminished. With his warrior traits completely sealed, Cheng Yaojin, despite possessing a strength of 98, could not unleash his full potential.
Under these circumstances, even if Cheng Yaojin unleashed his Three Heavenly Axes, Lu Hai Kong was not concerned about Pan Feng's safety. After all, Pan Feng was no pushover.
As expected, when Cheng Yaojin unleashed his Three Heavenly Axes, Pan Feng responded accordingly. A unique aura surged through Pan Feng's body, and he assumed a stance with his battle axe. Swinging his axe, Pan Feng clashed directly with Cheng Yaojin's Three Heavenly Axes.
The collision of the two axes forced both warriors to retreat a short distance. After a brief respite, they raised their axes and resumed their intense battle.
One of them was a top-tier warrior from the Sui-Tang era, renowned for his mastery of the Heavenly Robust Thirty-Six Axes. He also possessed the unique Three Heavenly Axes, which, despite various limitations, prevented him from unleashing his true power. Nonetheless, his strength was formidable.
The other, though relatively unknown in the Three Kingdoms period, was no ordinary warrior. Pan Feng had the innate talent of a top-tier warrior, and under Lu Hai Kong's guidance, he had achieved remarkable growth. With customized martial skills tailored by Lu Hai Kong, Pan Feng's combat prowess was also exceptionally formidable.
As both warriors wielded battle axes, their clash was a spectacle to behold. Lu Hai Kong thoroughly enjoyed the back-and-forth exchange between the two.
While Cheng Yaojin and Pan Feng's battle was evenly matched, the same could not be said for the fight between Dian Wei and the Blood Demon General, who was still shrouded in blood mist. Their battle was completely one-sided in favor of Dian Wei.
Even in terms of raw strength, Dian Wei held a slight advantage over his opponent. Moreover, the Blood Demon General was hindered by various restrictions, an unsuitable battlefield, and sealed warrior traits. These demon generals relied more on their traits than ordinary historical warriors, and without them, their combat power was significantly diminished.
In essence, the battle between the two was never on equal footing from the start. Facing Dian Wei's overwhelming power, the Blood Demon General couldn't even compete fairly. It was as if he was seeking abuse, and the battle was quickly decided, with Dian Wei dominating his opponent.
Lu Hai Kong, however, paid little attention to their fight, as his focus remained solely on Cheng Yaojin.
It was a rare opportunity to encounter a top-tier axe-wielding warrior, and Lu Hai Kong was determined to learn something from him.
Lu Hai Kong's golden eyes remained intense for four to five minutes before gradually dimming. Although the glow in his eyes faded, the faint smile on his face indicated that he had gained something highly satisfying from observing Cheng Yaojin and Pan Feng's battle.
As Lu HaiKong's golden glow faded from his eyes, a shift occurred in the battle between Cheng Yaojin and Pan Feng.
Though the fight appeared evenly matched, Cheng Yaojin, despite his many disadvantages, maintained the upper hand. As the battle dragged on, his advantage became increasingly evident.
By the time Lu HaiKong's golden vision dimmed, Pan Feng's struggle had become arduous.
It seemed that Lu HaiKong's hope for Pan Feng to defeat Cheng Yaojin was, for now, unattainable. After all, Cheng Yaojin wasn't just anyone; he was a top-tier historical general, and his seasoned combat experience far surpassed Pan Feng's.
Lu HaiKong, having just discovered Cheng Yaojin's hidden treasure, was in high spirits and didn't dwell on Pan Feng's failure to meet his expectations. After understanding Cheng Yaojin's situation, he realized that Pan Feng had little chance of winning in the short term. However, Lu HaiKong had a plan—he intended to capture Cheng Yaojin and have him serve as Pan Feng's sparring partner.
As Pan Feng's situation grew increasingly dire, Lu HaiKong's lips curled into a subtle, hidden smirk. Carrying his mythical-level Primordial Axe, he sauntered towards Cheng Yaojin.
"Well, well, you're quite formidable. It seems Pan Feng alone can't handle you. In that case, I have no choice but to resort to numbers since my strength is only slightly better than his."
As Lu HaiKong spoke, he approached Cheng Yaojin, causing the latter's expression to change dramatically.
The situation between Cheng Yaojin and Pan Feng was delicate. Cheng Yaojin could handle Pan Feng, but the addition of Lu HaiKong was overwhelming. When Lu HaiKong joined the fray, Cheng Yaojin couldn't cope.
However, Cheng Yaojin wasn't one to be underestimated. His face quickly regained its composure, and he smirked, "I didn't expect Lord Lu, the Governor of Bingzhou and son-in-law of the Great Han Empire, to be the type who resorts to ganging up on his opponents."
"On the battlefield, there's no distinction between noble gentlemen and despicable cowards. The living are gentlemen, and the dead are dust. I have no choice but to use numbers since I can't beat you."
Lu HaiKong shrugged nonchalantly and continued to advance.
Fortunately for Pan Feng, his half-covered helmet concealed most of his face; otherwise, Cheng Yaojin would have seen the distorted expression on Pan Feng's face.
In the 1619th chapter of the novel, Pan Feng's expression changed when Lu HaiKong mentioned that their strengths were comparable. At that moment, he realized his lord had plans to deceive them.
However, Pan Feng only guessed that Lu HaiKong intended to deceive them; he didn't realize that Cheng Yaojin was also plotting against them.
From the start, Cheng Yaojin had his eyes on Lu HaiKong. Even as he fought Pan Feng, he maintained a cautious stance, and when Lu HaiKong approached, he prepared to flee. But Pan Feng kept him tightly engaged, preventing his escape.
Given the circumstances, with Lu HaiKong ready to deceive them, Pan Feng believed their victory was assured without any surprises.
But Pan Feng was mistaken. Their victory was certain, but it wouldn't be without a twist.
Their opponent was no ordinary man; it was Cheng Yaojin, whose true prowess wasn't in his three axes but in his cunning mind. Despite his burly appearance, he was a crafty individual, and among the Twenty-Four Heroes of Lingyan Pavilion, he lived the longest and most comfortably.
From the start, Cheng Yaojin's target wasn't Pan Feng; it was Lu HaiKong.
He understood that, although Lu HaiKong had the lowest strength, the potential items he carried made him the most significant threat.
In this situation, Cheng Yaojin deliberately displayed slightly superior strength to Pan Feng, intending to lure Lu HaiKong into the fight.
Not only did Cheng Yaojin have a devious mind, but he also acted convincingly, so much so that even Pan Feng, his opponent, didn't suspect a thing. In reality, Cheng Yaojin's strength far exceeded his own.
It wasn't until Lu HaiKong approached with his axe and entered Cheng Yaojin's attack range that Pan Feng felt a force he couldn't resist. Before he could react, Cheng Yaojin slammed him away.
"Now's the time!"
Having shaken off Pan Feng, Cheng Yaojin's rugged face broke into a proud smile as he charged towards Lu HaiKong.
"Kid, your grandpa Cheng is waiting for you..."
"Boom!"
A thunderous sound interrupted Cheng Yaojin's words.
(End of Chapter)
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