Chapter 1204: Yuwen Chengdu vs. Lu Hai Kong
Chapter 1204: Yuwen Chengdu vs. Lu Hai Kong
November 6th, 2017
In the military camp of the coalition of warlords, beneath the walls of Luoyang City, the Inspectorate of Capital Prefecture.
When Yuwen Chengdu was suddenly suppressed by the giant shadow of a cauldron, pinned to the ground, and unable to move, and when the coalition of warlords saw Lu Hai Kong, clad in a Daoist robe, hovering in mid-air, everyone was left dumbfounded.
Their astonishment wasn't solely due to Lu Hai Kong's ability to fly; they were shocked by his sudden appearance at this critical moment.
It was common knowledge among the coalition that Lu Hai Kong possessed the Thousand Mile Glimpse ability, even as they were preoccupied with battling the foreign demons.
Awareness of Lu Hai Kong's covert surveillance had led to their confusion, wondering why he would suddenly intervene at this juncture.
Shouldn't Lu Hai Kong, in their minds, be waiting in Luoyang City, biding his time until they had exhausted themselves fighting Yuwen Chengdu, only to swoop in and clean up the mess?
Facing the coalition's bewildered and questioning gazes, Lu Hai Kong waved his hand dismissively, "Don't stare at me in such shock. If possible, I'd have preferred to wait until you and Yuwen Chengdu had weakened each other, allowing me to finish you both off. Unfortunately, the situation doesn't permit that, so I can only step in to put an end to this farce as soon as possible."
Lu Hai Kong's tone carried a hint of frustration at not being able to deal with Dong Zhuo and his allies directly.
In reality, if Lu Hai Kong had waited, with his strength, he could have indeed unified the Three Kingdoms and taken control. However, this would have been a foolish move for him.
It's essential to understand that the Eastern Han, or rather, the Three Kingdoms world, is not the genuine historical one. This world is ten times larger than the actual Three Kingdoms, spanning 90 million square kilometers. For Lu Hai Kong to dream of completely dominating and developing this vast territory within five years to counter the foreign demons is nothing short of delusional.
Moreover, Lu Hai Kong was well aware that the coalition hadn't even used their full strength against Yuwen Chengdu, who had effortlessly killed three warlords and severely injured another.
This became evident from the moment Yuwen Chengdu unleashed his power within the coalition's army, swiftly slaying Ye Wen, Liu Biao, Han Sui, and severely wounding Ma Teng, before Dong Zhuo's sudden burst of energy.
Even at this critical juncture, the coalition was more focused on internal conflicts than on a full-scale assault.
Given this situation, if Lu Hai Kong had waited for the outcome of the battle between them and Yuwen Chengdu before intervening, he would likely have lost a few teeth even if he managed to defeat the coalition.
Furthermore, since the appearance of the foreign demons, Lu Hai Kong's grand strategy had shifted. Initially aiming for the unification of the Three Kingdoms, he now focused on countering the foreign demon threat. In this context, the most rational course of action for Lu Hai Kong was not to seek opportunistic gains but to step in and resolve this farce after witnessing the coalition's encounter with the terrifying foreign demons.
Among the twelve warlords, Kong Qing had been eliminated by Lu Hai Kong, while Liu Biao, Tao Qian, and Ye Wen had fallen to Yuwen Chengdu, and Ma Teng was severely injured. The remaining warlords were not exceptional talents. After their initial shock, they quickly grasped the situation.
Each of them breathed a sigh of relief, genuinely fearing that Lu Hai Kong might be playing a waiting game, like a hawk watching from afar.
Dong Zhuo, who had been knocked away, stood up unharmed and was the first to react. He bowed respectfully to Lu Hai Kong, "Sir Lu, your magnanimity and focus on the greater good are truly admirable."
Lu Hai Kong's lips curled into a cold smile upon hearing this, "Don't be too quick to admire me. The farce I speak of isn't just about these foreign demons; it includes all of you as well!"
Dong Zhuo and his allies didn't react strongly to this statement, as Lu Hai Kong's attitude had already made his intentions clear. At most, they expected a few words of reprimand for their coalition.
By this point in the battle, the coalition had already reached its limits, and with Yuwen Chengdu's disruption, their so-called Anti-Lu Alliance was on the verge of collapse.
The situation had essentially become a joke, and they didn't seem to care much about facing Lu Hai Kong's interrogation.
"Lord Lu, it's our fault for this alliance. We were shortsighted and only focused on our immediate gains, failing to see the efforts you've made to resist the Foreign Demons."
Seeing that the war was no longer feasible, the vassals softened their stance, completely forgetting their previous fiery determination to defeat Lu Hai Kong. Of course, this was also because Dong Zhuo had become more compliant, while Cao Cao and Liu Bei's side chose to remain silent.
"How about this, Lord Lu," Dong Zhuo suggested, pointing at the suppressed Yuwen Chengdu, who was under Lu Hai Kong's Imperial Cauldron, "Let's deal with these Foreign Demons first. After we finish them off, we can have a proper discussion."
Lu Hai Kong glanced deeply at Dong Zhuo upon hearing this.
After the Coalition Against Dong Zhuo, Lu Hai Kong and Dong Zhuo had rarely met.
However, during this encounter, Lu Hai Kong felt that Dong Zhuo was somewhat different from before, even though his physique and appearance hadn't changed much. His demeanor had become much more profound.
Despite Dong Zhuo's current submissive attitude, his words were precise and well-calculated. He first brought up Lu Hai Kong's efforts against the Foreign Demons without completely dismissing the righteousness of their alliance. Then, he pointed at Yuwen Chengdu to test Lu Hai Kong's strength.
Anyone could see that although Yuwen Chengdu was suppressed by Lu Hai Kong, he was still resisting. Lu Hai Kong's Imperial Cauldron also trembled continuously, indicating that he couldn't fully control Yuwen Chengdu.
They all wanted to see who was stronger—the formidable Lu Hai Kong or Yuwen Chengdu.
Of course, there were also many calculations at play, but in Lu Hai Kong's eyes, none of these mattered. From the beginning, he had considered this entire situation as nothing more than a farce.
"Very well, I will..."
Before Lu Hai Kong could finish his sentence, Yuwen Chengdu, who was suppressed by the Imperial Cauldron, suddenly broke free with a loud "Boom!" The illusion of the cauldron shattered, and Yuwen Chengdu was completely liberated.
Yuwen Chengdu, freed from the illusion of the Imperial Cauldron, unleashed a surge of power and fury, his weapon pointed directly at Lu Hai Kong above him. "You dare to ambush me, General? How bold of you!"
Dong Zhuo's side witnessed this scene, and their eyes flashed with a strange light. They wanted to see how Lu Hai Kong would deal with the formidable Yuwen Chengdu.
Lu Hai Kong, facing Yuwen Chengdu's aggressive questioning, responded with a slight curve of his lips. "Why would I need to ambush you?"
His haughty attitude and disdainful tone instantly infuriated Yuwen Chengdu, causing his Three Corpse Spirits to rage.
"Seeking death! I'll show you the true meaning of being unable to live or die!" Yuwen Chengdu roared as he leaped towards Lu Hai Kong, his entire body radiating a frenzied aura. A tremendous power surged within him.
The moment this power emerged, many onlookers' faces paled.
This power was clearly derived from many of them, as Yuwen Chengdu had not fully rebounded the attacking power of Lu Bu's side during their previous battle. Instead, he had stored a portion of it, which he now unleashed to give Lu Hai Kong a taste of his own medicine.
The sheer terror of this power was evident as the ground within several dozen meters of Yuwen Chengdu cracked when he summoned it.
Even a fool could now see the true horror of Yuwen Chengdu.
"Die!"
With a furious shout, Yuwen Chengdu soared into the sky, his Golden Lance aimed directly at Lu Hai Kong...
(End of Chapter)
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