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Chapter 128: The Intense Battle with Hu Yinqi
Chapter 128: The Intense Battle with Hu Yinqi
September 25, 2017
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Hu Yinqi understood the Han language, but Lu Haikong's words left him perplexed. He had just witnessed Lu Haikong crushing Hu Yili underfoot, and both he and the middle-aged man furrowed their brows in response.
They were not extraordinary beings, so they couldn't comprehend the ease with which Lu Haikong had dispatched Hu Yili. In their eyes, this delicate-looking youth was nothing short of a ruthless madman. Hu Yili was clearly on the brink of death, so why had Lu Haikong delivered that final blow?
"Well, hello there, we meet again," Lu Haikong greeted, glancing at the bronze chest that had appeared from Hu Yili's body. He decided against opening it immediately and instead looked up to address Hu Yinqi, who had poked his head out.
Hu Yinqi frowned, not recalling any previous encounter with Lu Haikong, but it didn't matter now. The battle inside the tent was nearly over.
Hu Yinqi's men had eliminated all of Hu Yili's subordinates, and he now had several dozen men at his disposal. The reinforcements he had sent to intercept Hu Yili's backup were also on their way, another group of skilled fighters. At the moment, Lu Haikong's group was significantly outnumbered. In Hu Yinqi's eyes, the situation was firmly under his control.
Why chat in this situation? It was time for action! The night had already turned to dawn, and the few remaining enemies needed to be dealt with swiftly so they could all get some rest.
"Kill them!" Hu Yinqi commanded, and his men immediately charged towards Lu Haikong's group.
Their direct approach suited Lu Haikong just fine. He hadn't come to chat but to fight, and he was well-prepared, as evidenced by his ready weapon.
"Be cautious, they must have a reason for approaching us now," the middle-aged man warned.
"Rest assured, I have a plan. The sooner we finish them, the sooner I can attend to other matters!" Hu Yinqi nodded.
Clearly, Hu Yinqi didn't consider Lu Haikong and his group a threat. In his estimation, a few Han men, a sickly Hu Yinwen, and an old man couldn't possibly stir up much trouble.
From his perspective, he had more pressing issues to address. Eliminating Hu Yili's group wasn't the challenge; the real difficulty lay in seamlessly taking control of the Hu Yin tribe. If not for his initial concern about minimizing casualties among the tribe's quasi-warlords, he would have acted sooner.
However, despite all the planning, the situation had escalated to this extreme and violent resolution. Although Hu Yinqi seemed to have the upper hand, he was growing concerned about the heavy losses among the tribe's quasi-warlords in this battle. Even if he assumed leadership, the tribe's diminished strength might make it challenging to maintain the Hu Yin tribe's standing among the Xianbei.
The Xianbei tribes were not always harmonious, and internal conflicts were common. The Hu Yin tribe had its own rivals, and if word of their weakened state spread, Hu Yinqi would face significant challenges. While the tribe's extinction was unlikely, their territory would undoubtedly be encroached upon.
Hu Yinqi's anger towards the murderer of the former chief intensified, and he also harbored some resentment towards the middle-aged man. In his view, the current predicament was partly due to the man's deliberate inaction.
Hu YinQi's thoughts were still wandering, but they wouldn't for long because Lu HaiKong and the others were far too ruthless.
Hu YinWen was a complete waste, not only lacking any combat ability but also needing the care of the elder beside him. Zhao Hu, due to his recent advancement, had combat power that barely matched Hu YinQi's subordinates, making him nothing special. However, Lu HaiKong and the others were a different story.
Dian Wei, as expected, had not even used his full strength yet, but each casual swing of his spear claimed a life. Even when he didn't fully engage, a few unlucky souls still met their end.
When Dian Wei held back, Li Xiong and Lu HaiKong shone even more brightly.
Li Xiong's combat power had directly increased to 69 due to the Warrior Soul Stone. Although he still had a gap compared to the seasoned 69 combat power of Hu Yili, he could easily overpower Hu YinQi's subordinates.
Lu HaiKong was even more terrifying. Even though the weapon he wielded was a temporary find by Li Xiong and was inferior to his preferred halberd, the power from his level 5 Bull Power and level 1 Wild Wolf Body Conditioning Fist made up for it. Since Lu HaiKong deliberately maintained his Basic Axe Technique at the peak of level 24, when he used the Earth-Shattering Axe Technique, the power was even more formidable.
No matter who it was, one axe from Lu HaiKong was enough to finish them. The battle scene was far more brutal and violent than Dian Wei's, naturally drawing more attention.
In the short time Hu YinQi was distracted, a dozen or so Xianbei men had already fallen to Lu HaiKong's axe. Seeing this, Hu YinQi's eyes turned bloodshot with rage.
"Stop right there!"
Hu YinQi grabbed a curved saber and charged at Lu HaiKong. He had to kill Lu HaiKong; he had to stop the slaughter! If Lu HaiKong continued, his forces would be depleted.
"Come on then!"
Lu HaiKong had been watching Hu YinQi closely. He didn't realize that he was increasingly enjoying the thrill of battle. Facing an opponent clearly stronger than himself, Lu HaiKong felt not fear but a surge of excitement. He lifted his axe and charged forward.
Lu HaiKong initiated the attack with the Earth-Shattering Axe Technique, hacking away with one axe after another in a ferocious assault.
The opponent wielded a curved saber and was far more powerful than Lu HaiKong. Once he got close, it would spell certain death. A long-handled axe was a liability in close combat, so Lu HaiKong couldn't let the opponent get near.
Hu YinQi was agile, and despite Lu HaiKong's swift and wide-ranging attacks, he managed to dodge each one. Although it seemed he was at a disadvantage, unable to get close, Hu YinQi knew that he had the initiative from the start. Once he broke through Lu HaiKong's defense, the battle would be over.
Lu HaiKong's situation was like walking a tightrope over a deep abyss. If he swung too hard or failed to follow up with the next axe, he might lose his life. In this dire situation, his potential was pushed to the limit, and each swing of his axe became more skillful, causing the experience for the Earth-Shattering Axe Technique to grow rapidly...
(End of Chapter)
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