Chapter 1074: Capturing Cheng Yaojin
Chapter 1074: Capturing Cheng Yaojin
September 25th, 2017
Below the walls of Lingzhi City in Youzhou!
As the axes collided, Cheng Yaojin felt an overwhelming force surge towards him.
'Damn, I've been tricked!'
This was Cheng Yaojin's initial thought in that instant, but his facial expression had already frozen, unable to convey any further emotion, and speech was out of the question.
While Cheng Yaojin had been plotting against Lu Haikong, he had considered the possibility that Lu Haikong's strength might exceed his data, but he never imagined that Lu Haikong would be that formidable, nor did he expect that his opponent would be prepared for his assault, which was 'eggs-asperating'.
In fact, Cheng Yaojin's acting skills were quite impressive, and at first, Lu Haikong couldn't see through his malicious intentions.
However, Lu Haikong had been observing the battle with his Heavenly Eye Ability in full force, so Cheng Yaojin's performance, no matter how convincing, was futile. His true strength couldn't be hidden.
Lu Haikong was well aware that during Cheng Yaojin's fight with Pan Feng, he hadn't unleashed his full power. The so-called 'Three Heavenly Axes' he had used still had some strength held back. In this situation, even if Lu Haikong was foolish, he knew what Cheng Yaojin was up to.
Fortunately, Lu Haikong played along, pretending to be unaware as he approached with his axe. In reality, Lu Haikong had secretly made all the necessary preparations.
As Lu Haikong reached Cheng Yaojin, the latter suddenly launched a surprise attack, and Lu Haikong was ready with his response.
With Mountain Splitting Axe, Sea Shattering Axe, Purple Qi from the East, and Dragon's Power, combined with the amplification of his Savage Axe, which had reached the Mythical Level, Lu Haikong's strike was far beyond the scope of Strength 100.
What was even more devastating for Cheng Yaojin was that Lu Haikong had seen through his axe technique. In the moment Cheng Yaojin attacked, Lu Haikong seized upon a slight opening and struck.
Although both were somewhat unintentional, Lu Haikong's side was clearly more treacherous.
Cheng Yaojin's battle axe was sent flying, and Lu Haikong's terrifying strength instantly sent Cheng Yaojin flying sideways, slamming heavily into the ground and shattering most of his skeletal structure.
Lu Haikong, having mastered the art of 'Taking Advantage of Your Illness', swiftly followed up with another strike, shattering the remaining half of Cheng Yaojin's bones. He then took out a Taoist talisman and affixed it to Cheng Yaojin's body, completing his capture.
Lu Haikong's series of actions could be described as swift and decisive, and the entire process lasted only a few seconds. A top-tier historical general had been captured by Lu Haikong.
Almost at the same moment that Lu Haikong captured Cheng Yaojin, on the other side, Dian Wei's battle with the Blood Demon General, still shrouded in a thin blood-red mist, had reached its climax.
In that instant, the distinctive and terrifying aura of Dian Wei, akin to a ghost or a god, surged forth. His eyes flashed with black flames, and his right arm seemed to swell several times in size, delivering a powerful strike with his halberd.
Witnessing this, Lu Haikong's smile widened: "Another one is about to be caught, and I'm curious to know who this one is."
Ever since Lu Haikong discovered Cheng Yaojin's identity, he had a hunch about the identities of these foreign demons. Now that Cheng Yaojin had appeared, it was highly likely that over ninety percent of this group were figures from the Sui-Tang era.
Although Lu Haikong couldn't understand why figures from the Sui-Tang era had appeared, he was currently more intrigued by the lineup of foreign demons in Youzhou.
While Dian Wei seemed to have the upper hand, Lu Haikong maintained a smile on his face but remained vigilant in his heart.
Despite receiving advance intelligence from Xun You and preemptively destroying the enemy's trap with a casual strike, ensuring their advantage, Lu Haikong's vigilance only intensified.
Especially upon learning that the enemy was from the Sui-Tang era, Lu Haikong's alertness reached its peak. He was well aware that the Sui-Tang era was home to many formidable individuals, be they military generals, strategists, or civil officials.
Since a top-tier historical general like Cheng Yaojin had appeared, it was reasonable to assume that they would also have a strategist. If a top-tier strategist from the Sui-Tang era were to show up, they might have some hidden tricks up their sleeve.
With this cautious consideration in mind, Lu Hai Kong remained vigilant, especially as the last one was about to be taken down. He prepared for any unexpected situations.
However, Lu Hai Kong's vigilance seemed unnecessary. Dian Wei's final strike was fierce, and no one came to rescue the Blood Demon General. Under Dian Wei's brutal attack, the Blood Demon General couldn't parry at all, and he was directly struck by Dian Wei's spear, shattering him into pieces.
But at the moment the Blood Demon General was shattered, Lu Hai Kong seemed to notice something. A golden light flashed in his eyes, and his Heavenly Eye Ability suddenly activated.
However, Lu Hai Kong was still a step too late. In the instant the Blood Demon General was smashed, a special aura appeared on him. Although the aura only lasted for three seconds, it caused Lu Hai Kong's Forbidden Stele to become ineffective for the same duration. The Blood Demon General took advantage of this brief moment to transform into a black shadow and disappear.
"He escaped?"
Lu Hai Kong was stunned as he watched the Blood Demon General vanish, and it took him a while to react.
The reason for Lu Hai Kong's delayed reaction was that he never expected the Blood Demon General to use an item. Lu Hai Kong had already activated the Forbidden Stele within a few miles, rendering most general traits, items, and Taoist techniques useless. Only a special Taoist talisman, like the one Lu Hai Kong used to seal Cheng Yaojin's power, could still function.
In Lu Hai Kong's opinion, the Blood Demon General was as good as dead unless someone came to his rescue.
It was precisely because of this that Lu Hai Kong had been vigilant about someone coming to the general's aid. He never expected that no one would come to his rescue, and instead, the general used an item to gain a glimmer of hope.
In the 1619 book, there was no mistake!
What surprised Lu Hai Kong the most was the Blood Demon General's proficient use of the item. It seemed as if he already knew how to use it and its effects, rather than being instructed by someone else.
This was the most shocking aspect for Lu Hai Kong. The historical generals under his command, or most of the native NPCs, couldn't even see the attributes of items. Unless authorized by an Outsider Lord, they couldn't use items at all. Even with authorization, they could only use them in specific environments, unlike the Blood Demon General's flexibility.
From the Blood Demon General's use of the item to the previous conversation between Cheng Yaojin and the others, Lu Hai Kong had a vague premonition that there was an even deeper secret hidden in this so-called foreign realm that he was unaware of.
Lu Hai Kong pondered for a while, then finally withdrew his gaze.
"Forget it, he's gone. At least there are still two left, so it's not a complete loss."
After saying this, Lu Hai Kong controlled the captured Cheng Yaojin and the scholar who had been knocked unconscious by Pan Feng's axe. He didn't join the battle on the Black Gale Cavalry's side but instead headed towards Lingzhi City with the two captives.
Although the situation seemed to be under control, Lu Hai Kong remained highly vigilant towards the foreign demons, especially after learning their identities. Moreover, the victory had come too easily, making Lu Hai Kong suspect that they might have some backup plan.
Under these circumstances, Lu Hai Kong wouldn't go to support the Black Gale Cavalry. Even though the battle was one-sided, with five thousand against several hundred thousand, it would still take time to end it. Even if the enemy stood still and let them kill, it would probably take days. Lu Hai Kong didn't want to wander around the battlefield with Cheng Yaojin and the others.
Lu Hai Kong thought it would be more reliable to throw these two foreign demons into the city lord's mansion in Lingzhi City, which had decent defensive capabilities. Even if foreign demons came to rescue them, the mansion could hold out for a while, giving Lu Hai Kong time to react.
However, before Lu Hai Kong could reach the city, the hundreds of thousands of Necroarmy began to retreat.
At the same time, Lu Hai Kong's system prompt sounded.
This marked the end of Lu Hai Kong's first encounter with the foreign demons...
(End of Chapter)
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