Chapter 1103: Siege
Chapter 1103: Siege
In truth, Lu Hai Kong was well aware of the reason behind Du Rouhui's hasty offensive, or rather, the scheme behind Du Rouhui's actions. Even if Lu Hai Kong couldn't deduce the reason himself, wasn't there Xun You on his side? With his Master Strategist talent, Xun You had gathered a wealth of intelligence within three days.
Therefore, Lu Hai Kong's side had already made preparations for the invasion of the Foreign Demon Army. Early on, they set up traps in areas where the demons were likely to invade, deploying the Black Gale Legion, Ghost Shadow Guards, and a large number of scattered forces for this task. With these forces in place, it was practically impossible for Du Rouhui's side to replicate their previous tactics in Liaodong.
Indeed, Du Rouhui's side had already declared defeat. Just as Pei Yuanying was about to unleash his full power, Lu Hai Kong received the news.
This was excellent news for Lu Hai Kong, and it seemed like Lady Luck was smiling upon him. Just as Lu Hai Kong received one piece of good news, Pei Yuanying foolishly displayed his strength.
As soon as Pei Yuanying unleashed his full power and was struck by the Purple Lightning, Lu Hai Kong acted swiftly, directly using the once-a-day ability of the Emperor Human Cauldron to capture Pei Yuanying, aided by the Purple Lightning.
Initially, Lu Hai Kong was delighted to capture Pei Yuanying. After spending a long time in the Three Kingdoms world, whenever he encountered historical military talents like Pei Yuanying, he couldn't help but want to recruit them to serve him.
In this regard, the middle-aged scholar had been right about him. Lu Hai Kong had kept Cheng Yaojin and Wei Chigong by his side, intending to utilize their talents. However, he never anticipated that his reluctance to part with such talents would bring him a significant problem.
As soon as Pei Yuanying entered the city, the system notified Lu Hai Kong that someone on the other side was using the Time Rewind Token, an item that could restore a designated person's status to what it was thirty minutes ago.
Upon learning this, Lu Hai Kong immediately realized that the other side was cheating. However, by then, it was too late for him to do anything.
Pei Yuanying easily revived with full health, and the gates of Lingzhi City were blown open. Meanwhile, the Undead Army and the Foreign Demon Army launched a fierce assault, and the five Blood Demon Generals, who had been idly bystanders, joined the attack, making the situation suddenly perilous.
Fortunately, Lu Hai Kong had experienced many trials and tribulations.
This scene did not intimidate Lu Hai Kong. After patting his head in slight annoyance, he quickly regained his composure and began to calmly handle the situation.
Although the current situation appeared dangerous, it was not particularly difficult to manage, at least for the time being.
Lu Hai Kong first ordered Pan Feng to support Huang Zhong's side. Simultaneously, he threw the three Twelve Golden Men Automatons, which he had used once before, towards the city gates.
As soon as these automatons left Lu Hai Kong's hands, they expanded in the wind, instantly transforming into three gigantic machines over ten meters tall. But that wasn't all; as these automatons grew, they began to change further.
The three automatons stood in a triangular formation, and at that moment, their components started moving on their own.
After a series of sci-fi-like self-assembly movements, the three automatons merged into one within a few minutes. Initially, they were only over ten meters tall, but now they had soared to over twenty meters.
This was the combined form of the Twelve Golden Men Automatons, one of Lu Hai Kong's secret weapons.
Before the fusion, the durability of the Twelve Golden Men Automatons was only a third of their original capacity. However, after the fusion, the new automaton's durability was fully restored, and its combat power was even more formidable, boasting an attack and defense strength of 103 (not a true breakthrough, but an increase in attack and defense power).
Even if this automaton were used for offense, its full durability wouldn't last long. However, if it were used to defend the city gates, the situation would be entirely different.
Without the activation of the Carnage Form or the presence of top-tier warriors or legions, it could easily hold out for a day or two.
The Undead Army was still some distance away from Lingzhi City. By the time the automaton's fusion was complete, they had not yet reached the city. Even if they did, breaking through its defense would not be easy. Meanwhile, various defensive mechanisms on the walls of Lingzhi City began to operate.
A two-pronged approach temporarily relieved the danger of Lingzhi City being breached, but just as Lu Hai Kong let out a sigh of relief, he hadn't fully recovered to check on Pei Yuanying's situation when the remaining five Blood Demon Generals charged towards them once more.
Hou Jun Ji and Qin Shu Bao, along with three others completely shrouded in blood mist, rushed straight at their position.
Hou Jun Ji and Qin Shu Bao, the more experienced duo, immediately activated their General Talents as they engaged Lu Hai Kong.
However, Hou Jun Ji wasn't adept at head-on combat, and his aura wasn't particularly awe-inspiring. In contrast, Qin Shu Bao's aura was astonishing.
As they charged forward, Qin Shu Bao directly initiated Demon Transformation, causing his Combat Strength to skyrocket to 103. Although this Combat Strength wasn't a true hundred-point breakthrough, it was more than sufficient to suppress Dian Wei and Huang Zhong in battle. His formidable aura left everyone in awe.
At the same time, the three figures shrouded in blood mist beside him, though not unleashing a full-scale eruption, had their auras soaring as well. Each of them displayed an aura on par with Dian Wei's level.
To Lu Hai Kong's dismay, Hou Jun Ji activated his General Talent right after they reached the walls of Lingzhi City.
Hou Jun Ji currently possessed two General Talents: one applicable to legions, enhancing defense and enabling counterattacks, and the other used in Liaoxi Province to control Pan Feng.
Hou Jun Ji employed the first General Talent, but not for defensive purposes.
In fact, as they approached, Lu Hai Kong did attempt to halt them with various crossbows and trebuchets, relentlessly bombarding the attackers.
However, both crossbows and trebuchets were ineffective against individuals, making it effortless for the five to dodge. At this moment, Hou Jun Ji's activation of his General Talent wasn't for self-protection but for a unique tactic.
In the 6191 version of the book, Hou Jun Ji's General Talent manifested beneath Qin Shu Bao and the others, and the blood-red mist rose, lifting Qin Shu Bao and the other three directly onto the city walls.
Lu Hai Kong and the others watched in disbelief as Qin Shu Bao and his companions stepped on the blood-red mist, ascending like they were riding a crimson cloud. They were all dumbfounded, their faces filled with confusion.
It was common knowledge that city walls, when fortified to a certain level, possessed anti-air capabilities. Many warriors with Combat Strength exceeding ninety could leap over a dozen meters with a single jump. Without anti-air measures, these walls would be virtually non-existent to top-tier warriors.
Upon arriving at Lingzhi City, Lu Hai Kong had invested heavily, fortifying the walls to the level of a county city. At this fortification level, even warriors with Combat Strength of ninety couldn't scale the walls. Didn't Li Yuanba's entrance into the city without the gates being opened prove this?
Therefore, facing the Blood Demon Generals, Lu Hai Kong initially felt at ease, knowing that even the most formidable warriors would have to enter through the city gates like Li Yuanba.
This would provide Lu Hai Kong with ample time and space to act. However, he hadn't anticipated Hou Jun Ji's unique maneuver, using his General Talent to send Qin Shu Bao and the others directly onto the walls. Lu Hai Kong's situation took a turn for the worse.
In fact, when Hou Jun Ji activated his General Talent, Lu Hai Kong could have intervened with a Banishing Stele. But at that moment, Lu Hai Kong couldn't use the Banishing Stele, as it affected both allies and enemies. Using it would render his own items unusable.
If Li Yuanba were with them, Lu Hai Kong wouldn't hesitate to use the Banishing Stele. He felt these four weren't worth deploying such a powerful item.
In this situation, Lu Hai Kong could only watch helplessly as Hou Jun Ji placed Qin Shu Bao and the others atop the city walls.
On the other side, the warriors under Hou Jun Ji's General Talent, while Lu Hai Kong seethed with frustration, began their assault!
"That's more like it! I said we shouldn't waste time with roundabout strategies. Lu Hai Kong is nothing special; do you think we can't conquer him through brute force?"
As they spoke, the three Blood Demon Generals enveloped in blood-red mist, along with Qin Shu Bao in Demon Transformation, launched a fierce attack.
Simultaneously, Lu Hai Kong shook his head, "I had planned to hold onto my trump card a little longer, but I didn't expect to have to reveal it so soon!"
(End of Chapter)
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