Chapter 1308: Fierce Battle
Chapter 1308: Fierce Battle
December 16, 2017
[Your subordinate, the Spirit Dynasty, has slain the special historical monarch Nurhaci. You have obtained one Mythic Chest and three Heaven and Earth Blessings!]
[Your subordinate, the Spirit Dynasty, has annihilated the Jin Dynasty and Houjin's Demon Army, destroying two Gateway Doors. You have obtained two Mythic Chests and two Heaven and Earth Blessings!]
[The legions participating in this war under your command have gained massive war experience, and each legion has achieved some improvement!]
Within the Heavenly Firmament Palace, Lu Hai Kong's ears rang with a series of system notifications, showering him with abundant rewards.
Just two forces that had been thoroughly beaten in the Beyond-World, barely surviving, had provided Lu Hai Kong with four Mythic Chests and seven Heaven and Earth Blessings as rewards.
Putting aside the chests for now, under the current circumstances, the Heaven and Earth Blessings were undoubtedly the best rewards for Lu Hai Kong. With these recent acquisitions, he now had fifteen of them in his possession.
Unfortunately, at this moment, Lu Hai Kong was still in seclusion.
Although the raging purple energy outside his body had gradually calmed down, and the purple energy swirling around him was becoming more dragon-like, it seemed that this fellow still needed some time before truly emerging from seclusion. It was likely that he hadn't even heard these system notifications.
So, for now, Lu Hai Kong could be ignored. However, what couldn't be overlooked was Gao Shun's situation!
Ever since the battle began, Xi ZhiCai's attention had been focused on Gao Shun, and for good reason.
Gao Shun's situation was far different from Zhao Lun's. Aside from the Siege Breaker Legion, Gao Shun's defensive forces were inferior to Zhao Lun's in every aspect. More importantly, Gao Shun's opponent was far superior to Nurhaci!
One was a desperate monarch, bullied and humiliated in the Beyond-World, who had to risk everything and rally his entire clan for survival. The other was the second-in-command of a dominant power in the Beyond-World. In the eyes of the various Beyond-World forces, Li Xiaogong completely outshone Nurhaci in every aspect!
Facing such an opponent, Gao Shun's forces were in for a tough battle.
Li Xiaogong immediately showed Gao Shun who was boss, swiftly turning the dense rain of arrows back on Gao Shun's army.
Fortunately, Gao Shun's Siege Breaker Legion possessed inherent anti-ranged capabilities, and his regular legions had shield-bearing soldiers for defense. So, while they weren't truly terrified by Li Xiaogong's show of force, Gao Shun couldn't catch a break.
Just as one of Gao Shun's legions had managed to withstand Li Xiaogong's initial assault, the latter didn't waste any time. With a grand gesture, he immediately launched an offensive!
It was no secret that Li Xiaogong was a top-tier commander, even among the elite in the Beyond-World. Commanders of his caliber almost always possessed unique-level commander traits.
And Li Xiaogong had no intention of holding back his unique-level commander trait. He unleashed it right from the start!
Before even initiating the attack, Li Xiaogong had already unleashed his ultimate move!
With a wave of his hand, the military might of his several ten thousand-strong Foreign Demon Army surged forth, carrying a terrifying demonic aura like a colossal wave, crushing towards Gao Shun's legions!
The difference in having a top-tier commander in battle was immense.
As Li Xiaogong activated his General Trait, the entire army on Gao Shun's side, except for the Siege Breaker Legion, was almost completely overwhelmed, with their combat strength dropping by five levels. Meanwhile, Li Xiaogong's army experienced a surge in power, increasing their strength severalfold. This stark difference was undeniable!
With such a disparity, Gao Shun's forces were undoubtedly in a dire situation, facing a one-sided beating.
It was evident that as soon as the two armies clashed, Gao Shun's side would undoubtedly crumble.
Of course, Gao Shun's side had been preparing for eight days, and with Xi ZhiCai and other strategists backing them, they would never be caught unprepared in such a situation!
Facing the onslaught of Li Xiaogong's army, Gao Shun's strategy mirrored Zhao Lun's tactics.
Hundreds of ballistae were fired, launching hundreds of 'stones' into the sky!
There's a saying that goes, 'When the cannon sounds, gold worth a million is spent.' Each shot from these ballistae was truly worth its weight in gold!
Wang Jun, watching from the Northern Defense Tower, felt a twinge of pain in his heart as each 'stone' exploded. It wasn't just about the value; it was also about the number of Purification Talismans used.
Although Lu Hai Kong's workshops had been working at full capacity to produce Purification Talismans for the past four years, the number of Daoists under his command was limited, and those skilled in talisman crafting were even fewer!
In four years, Wang Jun had managed to gather less than 200,000 Purification Talismans. This round of attacks had depleted one-twentieth of his stockpile, and he couldn't help but feel the pain of the loss.
However, despite Wang Jun's distress, he was satisfied with the results of this round of attacks.
...
After all, the Purification Talismans were Lu Hai Kong's secret weapon against the Foreign Demons, and their effectiveness was unparalleled!
At first, Li Xiaogong had looked down upon the ballistae.
His General Trait was incredibly powerful, and such ordinary ballistae couldn't possibly harm his army. He was ready to retaliate against Gao Shun's forces with his black mist.
But when the stones exploded, the Purification Talismans fell like snowflakes, instantly piercing through the black mist and scattering onto Li Xiaogong's army, disrupting their military formation.
After this wave, the fierce tigers became mere wild cats. This round of Purification Talismans was indeed a worthwhile investment!
However, Li Xiaogong was no ordinary opponent; he was far superior to Nurhaci. Although the first round of Purification Talismans significantly weakened his army and relieved Gao Shun's pressure, that was the extent of it.
Li Xiaogong's army did not suffer any casualties from the talismans, and the first round had made him cautious.
Knowing that the enemy possessed a powerful weapon to counter him, Li Xiaogong's immediate reaction, if he wasn't a fool, would be to charge forward and eliminate Gao Shun, ensuring he never had another chance to use that weapon!
Indeed, the next moment, within the Foreign Demon Army, the concentrated military formation dispersed, and General Traits surged forth. The Foreign Demon Legion's speed increased instead of decreasing, and one group broke away from the main force, leading the way at an astonishingly fast pace and charging into Gao Shun's army.
"This is bad!"
Witnessing this turn of events, Xi ZhiCai couldn't help but furrow his brows.
(End of Chapter)
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