Chapter 1084: The Trap
Chapter 1084: The Trap
September 25, 2017
In Youzhou, at the border of Liaoxi Prefecture, an unusual confrontation was unfolding.
The two parties were separated by a peculiar boundary of blood-red sky and black earth.
Beyond the blood-red sky, the ground was lush with green grass, where Lu HaiKong's 5,000-strong Black Wind Legion stood in black attire, black armor, and rode on black steeds. Accompanying them were Lu HaiKong and several fierce generals.
Within the blood-red sky, the land was black and barren, devoid of any vegetation. Standing upon it was a group of fierce and ugly-looking Crimson Foreign Demon Legion, their bodies now significantly larger than when they had first appeared.
In front of the Blood Legion were two Blood Demon Generals, shrouded in a thin veil of blood-red mist, yet their sense of satisfaction and arrogance was still palpable.
Lu HaiKong's intentions had been seen through from the very beginning, and these Blood Demon Generals clearly lacked the virtue of keeping their insight to themselves. They seized the opportunity to forcefully pretend, leaving Lu HaiKong with only two choices.
One option was to quietly watch them feign, after all, he had been pretending for so long, and it wouldn't be a big deal to let them continue for a while.
Of course, Lu HaiKong had no intention of letting them carry on with their charade.
Although Lu HaiKong wasn't the type to always back down, he might, perhaps, possibly, back down when the situation demanded it. However, the current group of opponents hadn't reached that level yet.
So, when one of the Blood Demon Generals and the Foreign Demon Army behind him unleashed their auras to forcefully pretend, Lu HaiKong was initially taken aback by their strength. But soon, a cold smile appeared on his face, and he casually waved his hand, "Whether to fight or not, it's indeed up to me, but I think you seem to have misunderstood something!"
"Shua!"
Almost instantly after Lu HaiKong's wave, the Black Wind Legion, which had been standing at a safe distance from the Foreign Demon Army, suddenly sprang into action.
In the blink of an eye, they charged forward, catching their enemies off guard, and simultaneously launched their attack as soon as the Foreign Demon Army was within their range!
The Black Wind Legion, as the most elite force under Lu HaiKong's command, executed the entire operation, from the sudden charge to the release of arrows, in less than a minute.
However, despite this lightning-fast assault, which could be considered an ambush, the opposing Foreign Demon Army showed no signs of panic or surprise.
"Lu HaiKong, you truly are a despicable man. In battle, you either use items to ambush or launch a surprise attack during negotiations. You are utterly despicable!
But do you think you're still facing the miscellaneous soldiers of the Three Kingdoms? Do you think your mere arrow storm can harm us?"
Among the Foreign Demon Army, the two leading Blood Demon Generals, instead of showing fear, exuded an air of arrogance as they watched wave after wave of arrows rain down.
As this general spoke, a crimson mist began to spread over the Foreign Demon Army.
The mist wasn't thick, but it enveloped almost the entire army.
Just as the crimson mist appeared, the arrows from the Black Wind Legion fell simultaneously. Despite their sharpness, penetrating half of the mist, they failed to hit the Demon Legion.
Upon witnessing this, Lu HaiKong's eyes flashed with a golden light, focusing on the layer of crimson mist surrounding the Demon Legion.
On the Foreign Demon Army's side, the Blood Demon General on the left spoke while taking a step forward and catching an arrow that had been frozen in mid-air in front of him, "Elite arrows, it seems you're a warlord who wages excessive warfare. You've invested heavily in military equipment.
However, even with the best equipment, you and your miscellaneous soldiers can't utilize it effectively. The golden light in your eyes indicates that you've mastered a remarkable eye technique. Are you trying to uncover my general trait that blocks your arrows?
You don't need to exert so much effort. I'm a generous person, as you've seen before. It can defend against your ranged attacks, and now I'll reveal its other function."
Perhaps due to the use of his general trait, the mist around the Blood Demon General gradually dissipated, and his once-obscure figure became clearer, revealing his facial features and, more noticeably, his left thumb touching his index finger.
Just as the Blood Demon General raised his left hand, the crimson fog covering the Foreign Demon Army above suddenly surged, and the arrows that were originally pointing downward slowly shifted their direction.
It was evident that the blood mist not only had defensive capabilities but also a counterattack function. The Blood Demon General was about to return the arrows sent by Lu Haikong.
As the arrows changed direction, the Blood Demon General's smile widened.
"I bet you've never experienced your own arrow storm, have you? I'll give you a chance to taste it..."
"Are you going to die if you don't pretend?" Lu Haikong interrupted the Blood Demon General, clearly annoyed.
Lu Haikong was skeptical, wondering if the Blood Demon General was here to joke around. Was he just showing off after taking a wave of the Black Wind Legion's arrows without any inner strength? Why was he acting so arrogantly and pretentiously? Did he really think he couldn't handle him?
Moreover, the Blood Demon General's General Trait was originally for small-scale protection, but this guy was foolish enough to cover an entire two-hundred-thousand-strong army. It was as if he was asking for a beating.
Seeing the Blood Demon General's defiant attitude, Lu Haikong couldn't hold back. With a wave of his hand, the Black Wind Legion unleashed another wave of arrows.
As the arrows rained down again, the Blood Demon General, unaware of the impending punishment, still wore a confident expression. His smile seemed to grow even more apparent, even through the crimson mist that enveloped him.
"Oh, you're sending me arrows? Then I'll gladly accept..."
However, before he could finish his sentence, tragedy struck.
"Pffft! Pffft!" A barrage of piercing sounds echoed as the arrows penetrated the Blood Demon General's body, leaving him stunned.
This time, the Black Wind Legion's arrow storm was entirely different. Before the Blood Demon General could finish his sentence, the arrows poured down.
The same Black Wind Legion, the same arrows, but their power had increased by at least tenfold. The Foreign Demon Army had no time to react, and in an instant, the blood mist above them was shattered.
In the 169th chapter of the novel, a single glance revealed no mistakes!
The Blood Demon General was left dumbfounded as the blood mist was dispelled, seemingly unable to comprehend how he had been instantly exposed while pretending to be happy.
While the Blood Demon General was still in shock, Lu Haikong, who had been holding back, gave the order.
"I hate people who pretend in front of me the most. Fire!"
Instantly, the Black Wind Legion sprang into action, unleashing wave after wave of arrows upon the Foreign Demon Army as if they were free.
In an instant, the once formidable Foreign Demon Army was reduced to a chaotic mess, scrambling for cover.
"Retreat!"
Amidst this challenging situation, the Blood Demon General finally came to his senses. Realizing the dire state of his forces, he could only lead the Foreign Demon Army in a humiliating retreat under the arrow storm of the Black Wind Legion.
From the initial display of arrogance to being swiftly beaten back by Lu Haikong, this sudden change perfectly illustrated the fickleness of the world and further emphasized why one should not pretend.
As the Blood Demon General attempted to flee, Lu Haikong had no intention of letting them off. Leading the Black Wind Legion, they charged into the Blood Domain, relentlessly harvesting the lives of the Foreign Demons with their bows.
Observing the situation, it seemed that Lu Haikong's second confrontation with the Foreign Demons was about to conclude in victory.
However, as Lu Haikong and the Black Wind Legion stormed into the Blood Domain, his expression suddenly changed, and he issued a decisive order.
"Something's wrong! Retreat!"
"Retreat? No way, we're already here. You might as well stay!"
Almost simultaneously, the Blood Demon General, who had been scrambling for cover, revealed a cold smile.
Immediately, within the Blood Domain, a massive crimson light curtain spanning several kilometers rose from the blood-red boundary line, blocking Lu Haikong's path.
The Demon Legion, which had been fleeing, halted and turned around, surrounding Lu Haikong and his group.
At the same time, two more terrifying auras approached, signaling the arrival of another Foreign Demon Army.
With this turn of events, the situation changed once again. Lu Haikong, who had just dealt a powerful blow to the Blood Demon General, now found himself in a similar predicament.
To put it simply, pretending could be a dangerous game!
(End of Chapter)
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