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Chapter 1292: Destroy You, What's It to You?
Chapter 1292: Destroy You, What's It to You?
December 8, 2017
Yellow River Basin, outside the River Pirate's Port.
Gan Ning's warship, in its first battle, had barely capsized an enemy vessel before finding itself surrounded by the enemy.
Gan Ning and his warship seemed to be in a dire situation, but fortunately, the enemy didn't seem intent on annihilating him.
The leader of the river pirates, a true tyrant, knew precisely what to do and what not to do. From the start, he had no intention of causing trouble for Lu Hai Kong. Especially after realizing that Lu Hai Kong had dispatched a top historical general, the idea of confrontation faded.
Being an Outsider himself, the river pirate leader understood the consequences of targeting Gan Ning. So, after surrounding them, all he could do was talk big.
Aware of his limitations, he had long prepared a strategy of both carrots and sticks to deal with Lu Hai Kong.
"May I inquire who this general is?" The river pirate leader asked Gan Ning with a bow, feigning ignorance.
A hint of amusement flashed in Gan Ning's eyes as he replied, "Commander of the Navy Fleet under the Duke of Jin, Gan Ning!"
"Under the Duke of Jin?" The leader's eyes glinted. "What brings the Duke of Jin's Navy to these parts? If my memory serves me right, this should be the territory of Lord Liu Bei, the Imperial Uncle. As the commander of the Duke of Jin's Navy, isn't it inappropriate for you to be rampaging through Lord Liu's territory?"
As he spoke, his eyes remained fixed on Gan Ning.
Confronting the colossal Lu Hai Kong, the pirate leader was well aware of his limited power on the water's surface, yet the psychological pressure was immense. He couldn't afford to push too hard; he could only take advantage of the situation.
His current location, while not under Lu Hai Kong's jurisdiction, was also not within Liu Bei's control. When establishing his port, the pirate leader had strategically chosen a spot at the intersection of the two powers, a no-man's land yet highly sensitive area. This location offered him numerous advantages.
For instance, as Lu Hai Kong prepared to take action against him, the pirate leader could exploit the delicate situation, making Lu Hai Kong hesitant to act and abandon any offensive plans. After all, Lu Hai Kong's focus was on the Beyond the Borders, and he wouldn't create unnecessary trouble over a minor figure like him.
His strategy wasn't flawed. In fact, if not for the Yu Emperor Cauldron, Lu Hai Kong would have ignored him entirely. But fate had other plans, and the spot he had chosen after much hardship happened to be where the Yu Emperor Cauldron was located, rendering all his strategic calculations futile.
Looking at the river pirate leader, Gan Ning sensed a hint of melancholy.
As the commander of Lu Hai Kong's navy, Gan Ning hadn't been idle these past years. Beyond training, he had kept a close eye on the Yellow River Basin, knowing it was his best chance to showcase his abilities.
Among the Yellow River Basin's many figures, the river pirate leader had caught Gan Ning's attention from the moment he rose to prominence.
Gan Ning had witnessed this man's rise from a lowly river pirate to his current status.
After witnessing it all, Gan Ning couldn't help but acknowledge that this man was indeed a tyrant, possessing extraordinary talents. However, the more exceptional this man was, the more tragic his fate.
If he hadn't faced Lu Hai Kong as his opponent and if the Yu Emperor Cauldron hadn't been in his territory, this man might have had a promising future. He could have avoided such a swift downfall, and perhaps even seized an opportunity to rise during the foreign invasion.
But reality offers no 'ifs.' Once Lu Hai Kong confirmed the location of the Yu Emperor Cauldron in his territory, his fate was sealed.
No matter how perfect this leader of the river bandits' strategy was, no matter how outstanding his talents, it was all in vain.
On the other side, the leader of the river bandits, who had been talking with great confidence, suddenly froze when he saw a hint of pity in Gan Ning's eyes, which were filled with fiery battle intent. He fell silent, his entire body motionless.
In that instant, an indescribable emotion welled up in his chest, making it hard to breathe, and he couldn't utter a word.
After a long pause, the leader of the river bandits finally spoke, his tone slightly heavy, "Speak, what is your purpose here?"
"Here lies what the Duke of Jin desires. The Duke will arrive in three days, and by then, he doesn't want to see anyone here."
Upon noticing the leader's unusual behavior, Gan Ning's expression of pity deepened. With a single sentence, he shattered all the leader's hopes like an egg.
In that moment, the leader of the river bandits fully understood why Gan Ning looked at him with pity. All his strategies and calculations were rendered meaningless at that instant.
He knew that no matter what miraculous abilities he possessed, he couldn't change his doomed fate.
What's more tragic is that his downfall wasn't due to his strength attracting Lu Hai Kong's attention or posing a threat. It was simply because he had chosen the wrong location.
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Your destruction is none of your concern!
In that instant, a surge of indescribable anger and sorrow roared within the leader's heart, and his eyes turned red with overwhelming hatred.
For a tyrant, perhaps the certainty of their downfall isn't the most painful thing.
What truly hurts is that despite their hard work, despite using every ounce of their strength to climb higher, despite their willingness to take risks and pay any price, despite their growth, they are still easily crushed like ants. It's as if all their previous efforts were meaningless!
What about riding the wind and breaking the waves? It's just a joke!
The leader of the river bandits, filled with sorrow and anger, remained silent for a long time before finally raising his hand.
However, his gesture wasn't one of surrender but of attack.
When he made this move, Gan Ning, feeling a sense of relief, showed even more pity on his face, "You could have escaped."
"Consider it the howl of a desperate beast!"
(End of Chapter)
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