Chapter 329: The Mission Resurfaces
Chapter 329: The Mission Resurfaces
September 25, 2017
The 'Zhang Family Guard' led by Zhang Yang, though only numbering three hundred, lacked exceptionally powerful warriors. However, their combat prowess was undeniable, as evidenced by their impressive stats and equipment.
This became even more apparent to Lu Haikong as the battle with them unfolded.
"The Zhang Family Guard is attacking. Campaign mode initiated," the system announced.
At Zhang Yang's command, the battle commenced, with the Zhang Family Guard firing the first shots.
Lu Haikong, for reasons unknown, did not engage in the fight himself. He stood by, wielding the Savage Axe, observing coldly as the Zhang Family Guard charged. He left the defense to the Wild Wolf Guard.
On one side were sixty Wild Wolf Guards, each with a strength of over forty and equipped with ordinary gear.
On the other, three hundred Zhang Family Guards, with an average strength of 35, donned in Elite-level equipment, and possessing a tactical advantage.
Despite the relatively small scale of the battle, with less than four hundred combatants, the intensity was palpable. Surprisingly, the Wild Wolf Guard took the offensive, pouncing on their opponents like hungry wolves.
The Wild Wolf Guard, all from the Second Battalion, were fiercely loyal to Lu Haikong. This loyalty fueled their combat style, making them incredibly brave and ferocious.
Their sole tactical objective was to tear their enemies apart, regardless of the cost. They would stop at nothing to eliminate any foe who dared to stand in Lu Haikong's way.
The Wild Wolf Guard was incredibly fierce and powerful, but unfortunately, they had met their match.
Facing the Wild Wolf Guard's assault, the Zhang Family Guard soldiers formed an impenetrable wall of iron, both tough and offensive.
Leveraging their equipment, numerical superiority, and unique unit traits, the Zhang Family Guard calmly and steadily held their ground, easily repelling the Wild Wolf Guard's attacks and gradually pushing forward.
For the Wild Wolf Guard, it was a frustrating and humiliating battle.
In their eyes, the Zhang Family Guard was like an Iron Beast, not exceptionally strong in offense but with an absurdly high defense.
The Wild Wolf Guard's Savage Wolf Blades could slash their opponents two or three times without much effect. While they could defend against the Zhang Family Guard's attacks, the enemy's numerical advantage allowed them to gradually push back and constrict the Wild Wolf Guard's space.
If this trend continued, the Wild Wolf Guard would soon be driven to the walls and completely suppressed.
Everyone watched the battle between the Wild Wolf Guard and the Zhang Family Guard, especially the aristocratic families, who were assessing the situation.
As they witnessed Lu Haikong's forces being pinned down, many of the aristocratic families started to get restless, a sight not lost on Lu Haikong, who had not joined the fight.
"I advise you to watch quietly. This has nothing to do with you, so don't push me to the brink," Lu Haikong said calmly.
His tone, as always, was serene, but at that moment, with the Wild Wolf Guard retreating, his calmness seemed to have an unintended effect.
To the aristocratic families, Lu Haikong's composure signaled a lack of confidence and fear of defeat.
Adding insult to injury and taking advantage of the vulnerable were standard practices for the aristocratic families. Seeing Zhang Yang gaining the upper hand, they felt it was time to re-enter the fray or switch sides.
"Attention, One Song Dingxiang County Troops have joined the battle, increasing the difficulty!"
"Attention, One Song Dingxiang County Troops have joined the battle, increasing the difficulty!"
...
Such system notifications appeared nearly ten times, indicating that almost five thousand Dingxiang County Troops had joined the battle. It was a shameful yet predictable betrayal by all the aristocratic families, who had abandoned Lu HaiKong.
"More than five thousand imperial troops have joined the battle, changing the battle mode to an encirclement. A temporary mission, 'Ten Ambushes,' has been issued. Please check the mission details."
Ten Ambushes
Mission Type: Sudden Mission
Mission Difficulty: High
Mission Description: As a mountain bandit, being besieged by imperial troops is a daily occurrence. Raise your weapon and fight back, even if their strength far exceeds yours.
Mission Completion Reward: Varies by completion
Mission Failure Punishment: None
Lu HaiKong hadn't expected to receive a mission, and a satisfied smile spread across his face.
As for the repeated betrayals by the aristocratic families, Lu HaiKong wasn't particularly surprised. His expression was more one of resignation, and he even seemed to have a faint hint of anticipation. Lu HaiKong was the type who, if he was going to do something, he would do it to the fullest.
He was the most troublesome person, and he loved causing trouble. Such a grand scene was exactly what he enjoyed. If he was going to show his strength, he intended to teach everyone with ill intentions a lesson.
Although he liked the idea, his face was as solemn as deep water. "It seems you are determined to be my enemies. Do you really think taking me down will bring you any benefits? Do you know that without me, the entire bandit camp will fall apart, and without the bandit camp, your future business will be impossible?"
"Nonsense, I don't believe a large bandit camp like this has no one who wants to replace you," Zhang Yang sneered.
The Dingxiang County Troops continued their steady advance, clearly showing Lu HaiKong that they didn't believe his threats. Once they had started, they had no intention of stopping. Their goal was to capture Lu HaiKong.
Seeing this, Lu HaiKong didn't bother to argue further. "You are truly foolish and ridiculous, Ma Pen!"
With a soft command, Ma Pen appeared behind Zhang Yang on the city wall. Zhang Yang's guards were instantly slain, and Ma Pen's Ghost Fang was pressed against Zhang Yang's throat.
Ma Pen's Strength had reached 80. Although his assassination skills were somewhat affected during the day, taking down a scholar without any guards with Strength above 80 was relatively easy.
Seeing Zhang Yang being captured almost effortlessly, a large crowd was stunned.
Zhang Yang, the target, was also in shock for a moment before he gradually came to his senses, feeling the cold blade at his throat.
When he regained his composure, there was no fear on Zhang Yang's face, only a near-mad excitement. "Well, well, Lu HaiKong, I didn't expect you to have this move. But it doesn't matter. Even if I fall into your hands, do you really think the situation can be controlled by simply capturing me? Don't joke. They won't stop just because they are worried about me."
(End of Chapter)
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