Chapter 1183: The Dagger Revealed
Chapter 1183: The Dagger Revealed
October 19, 2017
In the camp of the coalition army, Lu Hai Kong's furious voice echoed, but it failed to resonate with the twelve coalition leaders who mostly stared at him coldly.
Indeed, these twelve leaders were all exceptional heroes, each a top-tier figure in their own right.
Although Lu Hai Kong had taken control of the negotiation's rhythm upon his arrival, they hadn't been completely overwhelmed by him.
The intelligence Lu Hai Kong presented was indeed shocking, but these twelve leaders had already obtained varying degrees of information about the battle beyond the domain beforehand. While they didn't have the detailed report that Lu Hai Kong now revealed, they were aware of the basic situation.
Additionally, the current situation between them and Lu Hai Kong was somewhat awkward, ensuring they couldn't fully trust his words. Therefore, aside from the four outsider lords, the rest quickly regained their composure.
As for the four outsiders, upon seeing the names of Cheng Yaojin and others, their initial bad premonitions were confirmed. They also realized that Lu Hai Kong might be telling the truth, and they might be facing an existence beyond their capacity to handle.
However, these four didn't show any particular reaction. Everyone's shock was concealed, at least on their faces, as they silently watched Lu Hai Kong's performance. Their cold demeanor seemed to further fuel Lu Hai Kong's anger.
"You don't believe me, do you? You think I brought up these matters now to scare you off by entering your camp alone, right?"
The twelve coalition leaders didn't respond to Lu Hai Kong, but their cold expressions spoke volumes.
Witnessing this, Lu Hai Kong's anger seemed to reach its peak. His rage couldn't escalate further, and his mindset gradually calmed. At this moment, Lu Hai Kong heaved a slightly despondent sigh, "I truly feel helpless. Ever since you formed the alliance, I've been torn about what to do."
As soon as Lu Hai Kong spoke these words, several coalition leaders who knew him well, including Dong Zhuo, revealed a hint of surprise. The current Lu Hai Kong was not the person they were familiar with; he would never display such an expression regardless of his circumstances.
Although Dong Zhuo and his allies understood Lu Hai Kong, it didn't mean everyone did.
Upon seeing Lu Hai Kong's despondent expression, many coalition warlords in the camp showed contempt. They had thought Lu Hai Kong, who rose from humble beginnings to build such a vast power, was a heroic figure. Yet, they never expected him to be such a coward.
Regardless of whether Lu Hai Kong was telling the truth or not, his current behavior caught the attention of many. Tao Qian stood up and coldly smiled, "If Lord Lu doesn't know what to do, we can advise him. Hand over the power you've usurped, return Princess San and the Crimson Heaven Sword. Whether it's the decaying Great Han dynasty or the foreign demonic forces, we will handle it for you..."
Tao Qian spoke passionately, but he didn't notice that Dong Zhuo, Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and others beside him tensed up as he spoke. The warlords behind them gathered their strength, cautiously guarding against any sudden outburst from Lu Hai Kong.
This unusual reaction from Dong Zhuo's group immediately changed the atmosphere in the entire camp. In this strange ambiance, Tao Qian's latter half of the sentence remained unspoken, and he felt something was amiss, causing his scalp to tingle.
For a moment, an eerie atmosphere enveloped the entire main camp, causing an instant hush to fall over it.
There were three types of people in the camp at this moment. The first were those who knew of Lu HaiKong's terrifying capabilities; they were tense and on high alert, ready to respond to any sudden move he might make.
The second group consisted of those who hadn't personally experienced Lu HaiKong's terror. They wore confused expressions, not understanding the situation at all. Was it necessary to be this cautious when dealing with this guy?
The last group, of course, included Lu HaiKong himself. When Tao Qian spoke those words, Lu HaiKong was about to slap him, but upon seeing the expressions on Dong Zhuo and the others, he decided against it. However, the despondency and lack of interest in his eyes seemed to deepen.
"Forget it, I should give up on this inefficient approach."
As he spoke, Lu HaiKong stood up and casually glanced at them, "As I was saying, from the very beginning of your coalition, I've been hesitant and unsure of what to do. I've had the intention to get rid of you all, but I also feel a bit reluctant. After all, you are, to some extent, a force to be reckoned with—a force that can resist the foreign demon army. So, up until now, I've been seeking an effective and peaceful way to resolve our differences."
"However, it's quite clear that given our current circumstances, finding a peaceful solution to this issue won't be that easy."
At this point, Lu HaiKong lifted his head and scanned the various warlords once more. Amidst the twelve warlords' serious, disdainful, and indifferent gazes, he continued, "I've realized that you're all a bunch of worthless cowards. Unless you experience some suffering and understand what absolute power disparity means, you won't listen to me. So, what else can I do? Fight, of course!"
As soon as Lu HaiKong finished speaking, everyone's faces changed, and the formidable auras of several top warlords surged towards him, ready to capture Lu HaiKong.
However, Lu HaiKong completely ignored these supposedly terrifying auras and coldly swept his gaze across the twelve warlords, "Behave yourselves!"
As he spoke, Lu HaiKong abruptly stood up, turned around, and started walking out of the camp.
Just before he turned, several fierce generals had already blocked the exit. Simultaneously, the various warlords within the camp began to rise, protected by their own elite warriors, and retreated, leaving the camp in the hands of the generals present.
(End of Chapter)
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