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Chapter 213: Gao Shun
Chapter 213: Gao Shun
September 25, 2017
Lu HaiKong never imagined that he would encounter Gao Shun again under such circumstances.
In this situation, when he saw Gao Shun again, Lu HaiKong showed no surprise, as they were not exactly close acquaintances, and the fortress wall had already been taken over by the Elite Family Alliance.
"Not bad at all. The fortress wall I built over three months, and you took it down in less than an hour."
Lu HaiKong held the Ghost Mask Axe and strode forward, stopping about twenty meters in front of Gao Shun's camp. His gaze was unusually cold.
"It's actually you?" Gao Shun exclaimed in surprise upon recognizing the visitor.
Gao Shun didn't know that Lu HaiKong was the owner of this mountain fortress, so when he saw Lu HaiKong approaching with the Ghost Mask Axe, a hint of astonishment flashed across his face.
Gao Shun had a unique psychological impression of Lu HaiKong. On the one hand, when they had fought, Lu HaiKong had intentionally spared him, although Gao Shun didn't know why. Nonetheless, the debt of gratitude was genuine, and it was because of Lu HaiKong that Gao Shun's talent had truly been recognized, leading to his current status and identity.
Gao Shun should have felt grateful to Lu HaiKong, but the fact that Lu HaiKong was a bandit and Gao Shun a soldier complicated matters.
It was precisely because of this reason that Gao Shun appeared so surprised when he saw Lu HaiKong.
"It's actually you? Shouldn't I be the one saying that? I never expected that the first person to lead an attack on my fortress wall would be the very person I spared. This is a huge irony for me."
Lu HaiKong's gaze grew colder: "Apparently, letting you live was a huge mistake. But no matter, I won't make that mistake again!"
Currently, Gao Shun's side had an absolute advantage in numbers. Although the Elite Family Alliance had suffered a previous defeat and even lost some troops in an ambush, Gao Shun had reorganized them, and they still numbered over two or three thousand. Adding Gao Shun's original troops, their numbers were far superior to Lu HaiKong's.
Lu HaiKong currently had only seven hundred warriors from the Second Battalion, a fourfold difference in numbers, but Lu HaiKong ignored this and acted with overwhelming dominance.
Gao Shun's expression was complex, but he quickly adjusted: "You're a bandit, and I'm a soldier. It's only right for me to capture you. As for you sparing my life, that's a private matter between us, unrelated to my official duties. At most, if you die in battle today, I'll pay you back with my own life."
Gao Shun was Gao Shun because this guy was stubborn and unyielding. If he killed Lu HaiKong today, he would definitely compensate him, and he wouldn't even frown.
This seemed like a very manly and bold act, but Lu HaiKong laughed upon hearing these words.
He burst out laughing, as if he had heard the funniest joke.
"You say I'm a bandit, and it's only right for me to capture you? You'll pay with your life? You speak so boldly, but I can't help but laugh."
Lu HaiKong's laughter grew colder, eventually freezing into ice as he looked at Gao Shun: "Moreover, if I die? You speak so boldly. In my fortress, no one can defeat me."
As Lu HaiKong's words fell, a rhythmic sound of horse hooves rang out—the Black Wind Army had arrived.
Hearing the hoofbeats, Gao Shun's expression changed. With his keen hearing, he could tell that this cavalry force numbered in the hundreds. Although Gao Shun commanded thousands of Elite Family Alliance troops, they had just suffered a defeat, and at this moment, their morale was non-existent. They could only stand and watch, and if a real battle erupted, they would undoubtedly crumble instantly.
"Retreat! Fall back to the fortress wall immediately!"
Gao Shun calmly directed the Elite Family Alliance to retreat towards the mountain camp's fortress wall.
Gao Shun knew that Lu HaiKong, who had defeated Pan Feng, must have a hidden ace up his sleeve. It wasn't just this cavalry unit; there was definitely more to come. With the alliance having just suffered a crushing defeat, it was absolutely crucial not to engage in another battle at this moment.
But none of that mattered. As long as they controlled the fortress wall, they not only had a safe haven, but it was also akin to opening the gates of the mountain camp. Even if they were temporarily trapped, it didn't matter. As long as they held out until the Elite Family Alliance's reinforcements arrived, victory would ultimately be theirs.
As soon as Gao Shun heard the sound of the cavalry, he calmly led the alliance to retreat to the fortress wall. Lu HaiKong's face turned cold.
He was well aware that once the fortress wall was occupied and the elite families' reinforcements arrived, this war would become even more troublesome for Lu HaiKong, though it would only be a minor inconvenience.
"Attack!"
At Lu HaiKong's command, he charged forward on horseback, leading the alliance's retreat. The Second Battalion followed closely behind him.
"Gao Shun, take my axe!"
Lu HaiKong roared, leaping high and swinging his Ghost Mask Axe towards Gao Shun's head.
Gao Shun, upon seeing this, immediately raised his blade to meet the attack.
In the 1619 version, Gao Shun had previously crossed paths with Lu HaiKong and knew that his strength was far inferior to his own. So, at first, he didn't expect Lu HaiKong to charge at him, which, in Gao Shun's eyes, was a suicidal act.
However, since Lu HaiKong had made his move, Gao Shun didn't mind finishing him off in the simplest way, putting an end to this bothersome battle.
Facing Lu HaiKong's head-on axe swing, Gao Shun initially intended to block it and then counterattack. But as he prepared to block the axe, a strong sense of danger made him dodge Lu HaiKong's strike.
"Boom!"
Lu HaiKong's Ghost Mask Axe struck the ground, creating a thunderous shockwave.
Cracks appeared on the ground, and Gao Shun, who had dodged, felt a strong gust of wind.
"What a terrifying axe!" Gao Shun's face paled, filled with shock.
If he had chosen to block that axe, he estimated his fate would have been no better than the last time.
"How did this guy train? How did he improve so much in just a few months? No, I must not engage him. With his current strength, I can't possibly achieve a quick victory. If I'm held back, and the alliance collapses, this battle will be a total loss."
Gao Shun's mind raced, and he quickly made a decision. Without hesitation, he retreated, forgoing the opportunity to attack. With a few swift movements, he withdrew into the Elite Family Alliance, creating distance between himself and Lu HaiKong. Then, with composure, he directed the alliance's retreat to the mountain camp's fortress wall.
Watching Gao Shun escape into the alliance, Lu HaiKong felt a sense of disappointment as he sheathed his Ghost Mask Axe. "Is this the so-called historical warrior?"
(End of Chapter)
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