Chapter 215: Mountain Splitting Axe Technique
Chapter 215: Mountain Splitting Axe Technique
September 25, 2017
What Lu HaiKong didn't know was that Pan Feng's Dual Marshal was a General Talent, an ability that could only be awakened by a warrior with a strength value above eighty and a command value over fifty.
So, if Lu HaiKong was seeking the Dual Marshal ability, he was bound to be disappointed. However, if he were to focus solely on the gains, Lu HaiKong would indeed be quite pleased.
The only items found on Pan Feng's body were a secret manual and the great saber he had been holding, which his subordinates promptly delivered.
When the great saber was presented to Lu HaiKong, he realized that it was no ordinary weapon. It had withstood Dian Wei's full-powered strike without a scratch, a rare occurrence.
In the mountain camp, both Dian Wei and Lu HaiKong were known for their brutal combat styles, and their enemies' weapons rarely survived the battles. Even Lu HaiKong's own weapon, before acquiring the Ghost Mask Axe, often couldn't withstand a single fight.
The fact that this great saber remained intact indicated that it was also a piece of equipment.
Ascending Cloud Saber
Quality: Excellent
Effect: Increases the wielder's attack power by five percent.
Strength +1
Usage Requirement: Strength 70
"It increases attack power? I haven't seen that before. It should be quite powerful, but there doesn't seem to be anyone in the camp who's good with a saber right now. Oh, right, Pei Yuanshao's Savage Eighteen Sabers and Savage Energy haven't been passed down yet. After some time, I'll find a decent recruit in the Flame Battalion and teach them."
Lu HaiKong put down the Ascending Cloud Saber and picked up the secret manual he had found on Pan Feng. His eyebrows furrowed as he flipped through it: "What's this? Isn't Pan Feng a saber user? How did I find an axe technique manual on him?"
Lu HaiKong was a bit bewildered as he looked at the manual, titled "Mountain Splitting Axe Technique." He felt that the content didn't match Pan Feng's style, and he was surprised by the similarity of the manual's name to his own "Mountain Splitting Axe" technique.
Lu HaiKong opened the manual and discovered that while both were called "Mountain Splitting," they were vastly different. Although they followed the same path, with many similarities, they ultimately diverged significantly.
Lu HaiKong's "Mountain Splitting Axe" focused on the spirit, harnessing the power of mental pressure and resilient will. In contrast, the "Mountain Splitting Axe Technique" emphasized physical techniques and the manipulation of internal energy.
In terms of difficulty and realm, Lu HaiKong believed his "Mountain Splitting Axe" was superior. However, in terms of accessibility, the manual he held in his hand was undoubtedly much simpler and could unleash decent power early on.
Lu HaiKong had initially wanted to compare this "Mountain Splitting Axe Technique" with his own, but as he read, he became engrossed. He vaguely felt that this technique could provide valuable insights for his "Mountain Splitting Axe."
If Lu HaiKong could thoroughly understand the "Mountain Splitting Axe Technique," his strength would undoubtedly receive a significant boost, and it might even enhance his "Mountain Splitting Axe" technique.
As Lu HaiKong was engrossed in the manual, his subordinates were busy with various tasks. Lu HaiKong had left behind a mountain of work after the battle, including dealing with the thousands of elite alliance corpses, providing commiseration for the Second Battalion, and calming the mountain camp's residents.
There was a long list of tasks to be completed. Lu HaiKong had initially planned to take a short rest and then go out to soothe the residents and assist Wang Jun in handling these chores. However, he became so engrossed in the "Mountain Splitting Axe Technique" that he forgot all about it.
All these matters were handled by Wang Jun, who had become an indispensable aide to Lu HaiKong ever since he joined the mountain camp. If it weren't for Wang Jun, Lu HaiKong's life would not be as comfortable as it is now. The sheer amount of administrative tasks within the camp was enough to overwhelm Lu HaiKong, leaving him with no time to study the Mountain Splitting Axe Technique.
In just half a year, Wang Jun had lost several circles of fat, and at this rate, he would soon transform from a big, fat man into a malnourished, skinny fellow.
Even with Wang Jun's tireless assistance, Lu HaiKong never had much leisure time. Just as he had mastered the Mountain Splitting Axe Technique, news came from outside the fortress wall that an army was approaching. It seemed to be the reinforcement troops from the elite families.
Lu HaiKong's eyes flashed with cold determination, and he immediately left the camp, axe in hand, leading the Black Wind Legion out of the fortress wall.
As Lu HaiKong and his legion prepared to leave, Gao Shun had considered stopping them, but to his dismay, they had no archers, and there were no defensive equipment on the wall. The stones they had previously used for defense had all been exhausted, and the elite family coalition had gone without food for an entire night, leaving their morale at a breaking point. In the end, Gao Shun could only reluctantly give up on stopping them.
Lu HaiKong and the Black Wind Legion did not directly charge towards the elite family reinforcement troops as they exited the fortress wall. The enemy troops were still some distance away, too far for Gao Shun on the wall to see clearly. So, Lu HaiKong decided to let them come closer, close enough for Gao Shun and the others on the wall to witness the battle.
Soon, the elite family reinforcement troops arrived, a force of around two thousand men. This group was primarily composed of Wang Hao's and Zhao's family soldiers. That morning, they had received news that the elite family coalition's flag had been spotted on the fortress wall, and after a long night of waiting, Wang Hao's troops were overjoyed.
In a flash, the elite family reinforcement troops were upon them, and Lu HaiKong's eyes narrowed with cold determination. At the same time, Lu HaiKong spotted a general among the enemy troops wielding the Yunlong Spear, and his gaze turned utterly icy.
"Kill! Leave none alive!"
Although he had already suspected that Li Xiong might be in trouble, seeing the Yunlong Spear in person sent Lu HaiKong into a rage.
Lu HaiKong charged ahead, his Ghost Mask Axe brimming with fury, and with extreme violence, he swung his axe, sending blood and flesh flying in all directions. Within twenty minutes, half an hour, the entire two-thousand-strong force was annihilated by the Black Wind Legion. Lu HaiKong grabbed the neck of the general holding the Yunlong Spear and, unable to extract the information he wanted, twisted the man's neck, killing him. Holding the corpse, Lu HaiKong returned to the fortress wall.
"Gao Shun, I give you half an hour. If you don't surrender by then, I'll come up there and leave none of you alive!"
In his furious state, Lu HaiKong was no longer willing to wait. After half an hour, if Gao Shun hadn't surrendered, Lu HaiKong would truly charge up there without regard for the cost!
(End of Chapter)
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