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Chapter 1083: Confrontation
Chapter 1083: Confrontation
September 25, 2017
As Lu HaiKong learned of the movements of the Foreign Demon Army and took action on the border of Liaoxi Prefecture, a fierce battle had already erupted in Leyang City.
The commander controlling the Necroarmy was evidently several levels higher than the previous ones, acting with incredible speed. It took less than two days for the army to assemble and reach the outskirts of Leyang City.
The rapidity of their advance caught Gongsun Zan's forces off guard, despite their early preparations.
Fortunately, like Lingzhi City, Leyang City was on the fringes of the Blood Domain of the Foreign Demons and wasn't enveloped by it. Thus, the only force attacking them was the Necroarmy, which was a stroke of luck for Gongsun Zan's forces in their misfortune.
However, even with only the Necroarmy present and the absence of the top-tier generals from the Foreign Demon Army, Gongsun Zan's situation wasn't ideal.
Gongsun Zan's soldiers on the defense line were no different from those in Lingzhi City, consisting largely of inexperienced recruits who had never seen bloodshed.
These soldiers, in their first battle, would likely tremble even against weaker bandits, let alone the terrifying Necroarmy they now faced.
Aside from the certainty of death upon being injured by the Necroarmy, there was also the possibility of becoming one of them. The ghastly appearance of the undead soldiers alone was enough to terrify waves of new recruits.
As soon as the Necroarmy appeared, even before the fighting began, the dense horde of undead soldiers caused chaos in Gongsun Zan's Leyang City, leading to localized morale collapse.
Fortunately, despite Lu HaiKong's view of Gongsun Zan as a pig-headed teammate, the man did possess decent military prowess. With Gongsun Zan's presence to calm the troops and the soldiers' prior extensive training, the morale collapse was swiftly brought under control.
However, even with the morale collapse contained, panic continued to spread among the soldiers. Amidst this atmosphere, the Necroarmy boldly launched their assault, marking the start of a battle between the living and the undead.
This time, the Necroarmy's performance was entirely different from their previous display at Lingzhi City.
Compared to their last appearance, the Necroarmy now lived up to their name as a 'legion,' with their attacks now organized and tactical.
Despite the abundance of weaklings within the Necroarmy and the absence of the top-tier Blood Demon Generals, Gongsun Zan's forces faced a challenging situation from the start under the command of the Necroarmy's new leader.
Unbeknownst to Gongsun Zan, the unfavorable situation he faced was, in fact, relatively favorable. Without Lu HaiKong's intervention, he would have confronted an even more dire predicament.
Having Lu HaiKong as an unseen ally was Gongsun Zan's stroke of luck, and it seemed his fortune didn't end there.
As the Necroarmy clashed with Gongsun Zan's defenders, a lone rider appeared on the outskirts of Leyang City. Witnessing the battle between the living and the dead, the rider's expression grew complex, tightly gripping the long spear in their hand.
...
While Gongsun Zan's forces were engaged in fierce combat, Lu HaiKong led the Black Wind Legion through the border of Liaoxi Prefecture.
Despite their impromptu deployment, the Black Wind Legion showed no signs of haste in their preparations. They were well-equipped with ample provisions, supplies, and even arrows for combat.
However, Lu HaiKong clearly had no intention of engaging in a protracted war. The Legion carried only enough supplies and arrows for a single battle, indicating a short-term engagement.
Indeed, Lu HaiKong had no plans for a prolonged conflict and, if possible, preferred to avoid battle altogether.
Lu HaiKong was well aware that he wasn't prepared for a counteroffensive in Liaoxi Prefecture, and his true objective was something else entirely.
Lu HaiKong had no intention of fighting to the death for Gongsun Zan. He knew that his five thousand Black Wind Legion was far from sufficient to launch an attack on Liaoxi Prefecture. At this moment, he only wanted to help Gongsun Zan as much as he could by drawing the attention of the Foreign Demon Army and preventing their elite Historical Generals from focusing solely on Gongsun Zan.
Lu HaiKong had fought them before and understood their abnormal strength. If he were to fight alone, he might stand a chance, but if Gongsun Zan were to face them, he would be utterly overwhelmed. Thus, Lu HaiKong's plan to save Gongsun Zan was to engage and contain a portion of the formidable enemies.
In essence, Lu HaiKong's strategy for this battle was primarily about containment, avoiding combat whenever possible.
However, it seemed that the enemy had seen through Lu HaiKong's intentions from the very beginning, which wasn't surprising. With such a grand display, anyone could guess his motives. So, they had prepared for his arrival in advance.
As soon as Lu HaiKong and the Black Wind Legion reached the border of Liaoxi Prefecture, they encountered a Foreign Demon Army silently waiting along the boundary of the Blood Domain. At the forefront of this demon legion stood two Blood Demon Generals, shrouded in blood-red mist from head to toe.
Lu HaiKong's keen senses immediately recognized them as the two Foreign Demons he had encountered at Lingzhi City, who were on the same level as Cheng Yaojin. His eyes narrowed at the sight.
It was evident that this Foreign Demon Army had appeared and waited specifically for Lu HaiKong.
As Lu HaiKong spotted them, they also noticed his presence.
The two Blood Demon Generals' auras surged upon seeing Lu HaiKong, indicating lingering resentment towards him. However, they remained relatively calm and refrained from any aggressive actions.
The one on the left even greeted Lu HaiKong politely: "Lord Lu, how are you?"
Hearing this, Lu HaiKong's gaze turned peculiar as he sized up the two Blood Demon Generals, a mischievous smile playing on his lips. "I'm doing well. I wonder how your injuries are healing?"
"You!"
At Lu HaiKong's words, the Blood Demon General on the right flew into a rage, eager to tear Lu HaiKong apart. Fortunately, the other general restrained him, preventing any irrational actions.
Lu HaiKong's sarcastic remark also extinguished the initial politeness of the Blood Demon General on the left.
"Enough, Lu HaiKong. I won't waste time with insincere words. Let's be straightforward. We know why you're here with your troops—to divert some of our forces for Gongsun Zan. We're right here, and we'll give you two choices: either we stand off here until the battle on Gongsun Zan's side concludes, with no funny business from either side, or you can charge into the Blood Domain. If you dare enter, I guarantee none of you will return!"
As the Blood Demon General spoke, his aura erupted. This surge was entirely different from the one he had displayed at Lingzhi City.
Previously, the Blood Demon General's aura had been formidable but within the hundred range. Now, it surpassed that limit, becoming utterly terrifying.
Simultaneously, the aura of the approximately twenty thousand regular Foreign Demons behind him also erupted.
The Foreign Demons were individually powerful, with none below a Strength Value of 50. Their fierce and ugly appearances were already intimidating, and when they concentrated their auras, the effect was astonishing.
As the auras of the Blood Demon General and the Foreign Demon Army burst forth, even Lu HaiKong's face underwent a subtle change.
Noticing Lu HaiKong's reaction, the Blood Demon General with the surging aura smiled with satisfaction.
"Make your choice. Will you fight or not?"
(End of Chapter)
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