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Chapter 1085: Automaton Beast
Chapter 1085: Automaton Beast
September 25, 2017
In Youzhou, within the Liaoxi Prefecture.
The reason Lu Hai Kong's expression changed drastically upon entering the Blood Domain was not because he knew his retreat would be cut off, but because, as he entered, a system notification rang in his ear.
[You and your legion have entered the Blood Domain. Your vitality drain has accelerated (threefold acceleration)!]
[The opposing side has activated a special artifact, restricting your use of artifacts, general traits, and Dao techniques. Only special artifacts, traits, or Dao techniques can be utilized!]
These two system notifications caught Lu Hai Kong's attention, but before he could react and initiate a retreat, he found himself completely trapped.
As the crimson light curtain rose behind him, and the two system notifications sounded in his ear, accompanied by the roars of two auras, even the dimmest Lu Hai Kong realized that they had been plotting against him from the start.
Indeed, Lu Hai Kong was currently the biggest obstacle to the Foreign Demon Army, and his presence outside the Blood Domain, with its strong fortifications and fierce generals, made the Foreign Demons feel overwhelmed. So, they shifted their target to Gongsun Zan.
However, their move unexpectedly provoked Lu Hai Kong, who led the Black Wind Legion straight into the Blood Domain.
From the Foreign Demons' perspective, Lu Hai Kong was walking into a death trap. With Lu Hai Kong willingly offering himself, they couldn't afford to let this opportunity slip by, so they swiftly set a trap for him.
In truth, Lu Hai Kong had anticipated this to some extent.
Lu Hai Kong never intended to venture deep into the Blood Domain, but he never imagined that they wouldn't even let him get that far. As soon as he entered, he fell into their trap, catching him off guard.
"Surprised? I'm surprised too. I didn't think such a simple trap would actually work on you. I must say, you're dumber than I expected!"
The Blood Demon General, his body shrouded in crimson mist, let out a playful smile as the fog gradually dissipated, leading the Demon Legion to confront Lu Hai Kong.
"It seems you thought you had me cornered, right? It's a good show to beat the dog within its own yard, but what if you're inviting the wolf into the house?"
Lu Hai Kong's lips curved into a cold smile. Without wasting time on these foes, he immediately led the Black Wind Legion, intending to use their speed advantage to break through the encirclement before it formed.
Seeing this, the Blood Demon General's mocking smile deepened as he murmured, "Inviting the wolf into the house? Isn't that just asking for death?"
At this point, Lu Hai Kong had no time to spare and led the Black Wind Legion in a frenzied charge.
Behind Lu Hai Kong was the crimson light curtain, and ahead were the armies led by the two Blood Demon Generals. On his left and right were legions commanded by two other Blood Demon Generals.
The enemy's encirclement was imminent, and Lu Hai Kong's legion, the Black Wind Legion, faced a dire fate if surrounded. With no option to leave the Blood Domain, Lu Hai Kong could only ensure he wasn't encircled.
In this situation, Lu Hai Kong chose the left side, ignoring the Blood Demon General before him, and led the Black Wind Legion in a breakout attempt.
"Choosing the left? Because it's a plain? A wise choice, but can you really break through?"
At this moment, the blood fog surrounding the Blood Demon General dissipated, revealing his true appearance.
This Blood Demon General appeared to be around thirty years old, with a handsome face exuding arrogance and a subtle shadow of gloom in his brows.
Watching Lu Hai Kong head left, the Blood Demon General smirked and led his army to intercept.
In his eyes, Lu Hai Kong had no chance of breaking through, as the Blood Demon General on the left was a formidable opponent.
Simultaneously, on the left, the Blood Demon General leading the Demon Legion also revealed himself.
This general was also around thirty years old, as if the Tang Dynasty's demon generals were frozen in their thirties. He had a simple and honest face, holding two iron whips in his hands as he stood amidst the army.
As Lu Hai Kong's army charged towards him, the general's crimson eyes widened.
"You dare, rebel!"
With a furious shout, the general brandished his twin whips, his aura surging as he launched an attack on Lu Hai Kong's forces.
This general, who had been knocked down by Lu Hai Kong's Primordial Breath Talisman at Lingzhi City, was now a different foe. His strength had increased significantly, with a martial prowess exceeding a hundred, revealing his true power. Even Lu Hai Kong couldn't help but be slightly intimidated by his terrifying aura.
Lu Haikong merely glanced at the situation, and without hesitation, he gave the order.
"Dian Wei, Pan Feng, this guy is yours!"
"Yes, sir!"
At Lu Haikong's command, two of his elite generals stepped forward, directly engaging the burly man wielding a pair of whips. In no time, the three burly men were locked in a fierce battle.
Lu Haikong paid no attention to the fight between his generals and the whip-wielding opponent. Instead, he led the Black Wind Legion straight towards one of the Foreign Demon Armies.
The handsome middle-aged man was somewhat surprised by this development, but he showed no signs of shock. Instead, he wore a playful expression, saying, "Contained? That's interesting. But without the use of artifacts or general traits, any injury could turn them into Necroarmy. Let's see how you, Lu Haikong, break through the Crimson Demon Army!"
He truly couldn't believe that Lu Haikong could lead a light cavalry unit through ten thousand demons.
Lu Haikong, on the other hand, showed no signs of worry on his face, maintaining a calm demeanor.
Usually, when faced with difficulties, Lu Haikong would put on this expression, not because he had a good psychological quality, but simply because he was about to cheat.
"Can't use artifacts? Then I'll see if Automaton Beasts can be used!"
As he spoke, Lu Haikong waved his hand, and three wooden puppets the size of fists were thrown out by him.
In the 6191 version of the book, when Lu Haikong threw out the wooden puppets, the middle-aged man had an ominous premonition. Soon, his premonition came true.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
In an instant, three loud noises reverberated as Lu Haikong's cheating skills were unleashed. The three wooden puppets he threw out instantly transformed into three towering humanoid automatons, each over ten meters tall.
These three colossal automatons crashed into the ten thousand-strong demon army, immediately commencing their slaughter.
Undoubtedly, these three giants were the Twelve Golden Men Automatons that Lu Haikong had obtained from opening treasure chests. Not only were they terrifyingly powerful, but they also possessed the ability to change size at will, making them highly portable. Thus, they became Lu Haikong's first wave of cheating in this battle.
The Twelve Golden Men Automatons were originally designed as killing machines for warfare. With the urgency of the situation, Lu Haikong didn't bother conserving their durability. Instead, he activated the Slaughter Mode for the automatons the moment they landed.
Instantly, the demons blocking Lu Haikong's path were cleared by the Twelve Golden Men Automatons.
What astonished the middle-aged man even more was that after clearing a path through the demon army, the three Twelve Golden Men Automatons quickly formed a triangular formation and charged ahead, leading the way for Lu Haikong.
With the three giant automatons wreaking havoc in the front, Lu Haikong followed behind with the Black Wind Legion, providing support with arrow fire.
In the eyes of the middle-aged man, Lu Haikong had just shattered an impenetrable barrier in an instant.
Within a few minutes, the ten thousand-strong demon legion was reduced to shattered remnants, with over a thousand demons killed by the automatons. The remaining demons were scattered and unable to pose any significant obstacle to Lu Haikong's army.
At this moment, as the middle-aged man's face turned ashen, he gradually realized that Lu Haikong was even more formidable than he had anticipated.
After scattering the demon army, Lu Haikong's Black Wind Legion didn't continue their advance. Instead, they circled around to the rear of the three Twelve Golden Men Automatons and formed a confrontational stance against the middle-aged man and the approaching demon army.
Simultaneously, Lu Haikong snapped his fingers, and Dian Wei and Pan Feng, who had been fiercely battling the Blood Demon General with the double whips, immediately reacted. They forced the Blood Demon General back and retreated to Lu Haikong's side.
In this wave, Lu Haikong, at the cost of half the durability of the three Twelve Golden Men Automatons, managed to quickly alleviate the threat of being surrounded in a short time.
However, despite averting the danger of encirclement, Lu Haikong's situation was still precarious.
This time, the Foreign Demons had clearly invested heavily. The demon legion that appeared before them numbered around forty thousand. Although Lu Haikong's arrow storm and the initial burst of the three Twelve Golden Men Automatons had reduced the demon army by four to five thousand, there were still approximately thirty-five thousand demons left.
What's more, the fog surrounding the four Blood Demon Generals had completely dissipated, and their auras were raging fiercely.
As Lu Haikong sensed the auras of these individuals and witnessed their exposed identities, his heart sank, even though he was adept at cheating.
Lu Haikong was well aware that this battle would be a tough one.
(End of Chapter)
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