Chapter 158: Lu HaiKong's Strength
Chapter 158: Lu HaiKong's Strength
September 25, 2017
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Lu HaiKong couldn't help but feel like slapping himself a few times. Why did he bring equipment when he wasn't planning to use it?
He had brought the equipment, but why use it? These three useless fellows before him, even together, weren't a match for his strength of 69. They had barely managed to pressure him, but as soon as he unleashed his inner power, they were knocked down again.
The axe's attack power didn't increase significantly, but the special effect of the Ghost Mask Axe was too overpowering in combat.
Especially for these three, who relied on their teamwork, the moment Lu HaiKong's Ghost Mask Axe appeared, the teamwork they had built up was instantly shattered by the axe's effect.
With each swing of the Ghost Mask Axe, one of the three would be affected by its hallucinogenic effect. None of them could withstand the axe's illusion.
Although they didn't suffer any physical harm, the moment the axe's illusion took effect, their movements slowed down, and their once-cohesive teamwork fell apart. As a result, the three brothers were once again at the mercy of Lu HaiKong's beating.
Being pinned down and beaten was never a pleasant experience, and Lu HaiKong didn't feel particularly good about it either.
"Too weak! Too weak! You are all too weak!" Lu HaiKong roared in frustration, his Ghost Mask Axe slicing through the air four times in quick succession, sending the three brothers flying to the side.
Lu HaiKong's battle with the Iron Family Brothers paused as he deliberately controlled the situation.
He planted the Ghost Mask Axe into the ground and turned to Zhao Gang, saying, "Give me a Great Gate Saber."
As he spoke, Lu HaiKong removed his Thick Mountain Armor, leaving the Iron Family Brothers puzzled by his actions. They couldn't fathom what he was up to.
After removing his armor, Lu HaiKong took the Great Gate Saber from Zhao Gang and waved it at the brothers, saying, "Come on, I've removed my armor and weapon. Let's fight again. If you still can't put up a fight, I'll kill you!"
His tone was calm, but the content of his words and his actions were undeniably arrogant.
Yes, you are a bit stronger than them, but from the previous fight, it seemed your strength was limited. Is it really necessary to remove your armor and change weapons, taunting them like this?
The Iron Family Brothers were instantly infuriated, their anger was palpable. This was the most arrogant opponent they had ever faced, and it was likely to be their first and last encounter.
The three brothers couldn't bear it any longer. They grabbed their long spears and charged at Lu HaiKong once more, engaging him again.
This time, Lu HaiKong was satisfied with the fight. Without the passive effect of the Ghost Mask Axe, the three brothers' teamwork was impeccable. They quickly pinned down the arrogant Lu HaiKong.
However, despite their advantage, the Iron Family Brothers dared not feel triumphant. After all, it was clear to see that although Lu HaiKong was being overwhelmed, he maintained a constant smile. In fact, the harder they pressed him, the happier he seemed.
Facing an unbeatable opponent wasn't scary, and neither was facing an unbreakable enemy. But encountering someone who, despite being suppressed, remained smiling and seemed deranged, especially after having just beaten them, was a situation no one could be happy about.
"As expected, without an axe, my combat effectiveness drops significantly, and I can't help but feel overwhelmed."
Although Lu HaiKong's basic saber technique had already reached level 20, it wasn't particularly exquisite. He primarily relied on his formidable strength in battles, and sometimes, even when wielding a great gate saber, he would forcefully execute moves akin to those of an axe.
The Iron Family Brothers dared not match Lu HaiKong in sheer strength. They could only leverage their numerical advantage and teamwork to wear him down, hoping to exhaust his strength while awaiting reinforcements from their mountain fort.
However, their approach displeased Lu HaiKong. He didn't want the gradual tension of a boiling frog; instead, he sought a crisis akin to a volcanic eruption or an avalanche, something that could break through his bottleneck. What was the point of this time-wasting tactic?
"It seems I need to heat things up with these guys."
Lu HaiKong's eyes flashed with determination, and the great gate saber in his hand unleashed the essence of the Mountain Splitting Axe Technique, releasing a terrifying power that instantly drove the Iron Family Brothers back.
"If you three brothers don't fight with all your might, I'll take your lives."
As Lu HaiKong spoke, he raised his great gate saber, executing the starting stance of the Mountain Opening Axe. Simultaneously, the aura of the Mountain Opening Axe permeated the air.
"Not good!"
The Iron Family Brothers exchanged glances. Although they lacked extensive combat experience, they could sense the sheer terror in Lu HaiKong's aura. Their combined auras were suppressed, unable to unleash their full potential.
"We must block this attack, or we're done for!" Iron Gang, the eldest brother, exclaimed.
But before he could finish his sentence, Lu HaiKong's great gate saber, treated like an axe, slashed down.
This strike was vastly different from Lu HaiKong's Mountain Opening Axe three months ago. It felt like a towering mountain pressing down, and the brothers knew without a doubt that none of them could withstand this attack.
Instinctively, Iron Gang raised his spear to block Lu HaiKong's attack, but as soon as the spear made contact with the great gate saber, Iron Gang was forced to his knees.
"Can't block it! Anyone who tries will die!"
Iron Li and Iron Niu, a step behind Iron Gang, also raised their spears to intercept the attack. Together, their spears crossed to block Lu HaiKong's strike, or rather, his axe. With their combined strength, they managed to halt the blow.
"Here it comes again!"
The Iron Family Brothers stared at the great gate saber hovering just a few inches above Iron Gang's head, arrested by their spears. The three brothers were drenched in cold sweat, and in that instant, they felt a chilling fear of death. Fortunately, they had managed to block the attack.
Before they could even feel relieved at their narrow escape, Lu HaiKong effortlessly retracted his great gate saber and resumed the stance of the Mountain Opening Axe.
"Not bad! Let's see if you can block another axe!"
Instantly, the brothers' faces turned ashen...
(End of Chapter)
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