Chapter 331: The Arrival of the Black Gale Legion
Chapter 331: The Arrival of the Black Gale Legion
September 25, 2017
As mentioned before, this was a battle with a predetermined outcome from the very start.
Lu HaiKong has always been a cautious man. Whether it was his previous visit to Dingxiang or this current one, he had made thorough preparations before making his move.
On the surface, Lu HaiKong had only a group of Wild Wolf Guardians by his side, but the forces he had gathered were truly astonishing.
Not only did he have a Mechanical Iron Tiger, but he also held a 'Tomb Guardian Legion Summoning Order' in his grasp. The Phantom Guards in Dingxiang County had already taken their positions, and the Black Gale Legion had been summoned by Lu HaiKong.
Lu HaiKong had concentrated seventy percent of his bandit camp's strength, making him more than capable of causing a stir not just in Dingxiang but even in Luoyang.
As the Black Gale Legion's flag fluttered in the distance, Lu HaiKong's lips curled into a slight smirk. "Let's take this opportunity to cause some chaos!"
Everyone witnessing this scene knew the battle's outcome was sealed. Among the aristocratic families of Dingxiang, only those who had withdrawn from the fight from the beginning stood by casually, taking pleasure in others' misfortune. The Wang Family was a prime example of this. The other aristocratic families, realizing their mistake, felt their hearts sink, wishing they could slap themselves to remember this lesson.
But it was too late for regrets. The families who had made the wrong choice were surprisingly united in their decision. Instead of surrendering, they ordered their troops to take down Lu HaiKong at all costs.
Dingxiang County's gates were tightly shut, making it impossible for Lu HaiKong to break through, no matter how powerful he was. The troops outside were mostly peripheral members of the aristocratic families. If they could capture Lu HaiKong, it would be a significant gain for them, with minimal losses. They were well aware of the wealth within the bandit camp.
If they failed, the county troops consisted mostly of lower- and middle-level members. Some high-ranking individuals might perish, but the families could afford to lose them for the greater good. When negotiating with Lu HaiKong, they could offer more significant concessions.
Gambling with the lives of others to protect their family's interests was a despicable act, and under Lu HaiKong's halo, it was destined to fail. Even if they had acted with the noblest of intentions, failure was inevitable in this situation.
Indeed, the Black Gale Legion was some distance away, but what of it? How long would it take for them to cover that distance—ten or twenty minutes?
Dingxiang County had, at most, ten minutes to capture Lu HaiKong, but was he so easily taken?
As the county troops surrounded him, Lu HaiKong didn't show off. He directly commanded the Mechanical Iron Tiger to charge, protected by this terrifying war beast, making it impossible for the county troops to harm him.
The Mechanical Iron Tiger, while wreaking havoc, had its defense reduced by several points.
Mechanical beasts' defense was essentially their lifeforce. If their defense was depleted, they would be rendered useless.
However, given the current situation, even if this battle ended, the Mechanical Iron Tiger would not lose much defense. Lu HaiKong could still use it several more times.
Under the protection of the Mechanical Iron Tiger, Lu HaiKong's safety was guaranteed. The county troops couldn't break through its defense in a short time, and the Zhang Family Guard had already suffered heavy casualties when the beast began its rampage.
With Lu HaiKong uncaptured and the Black Gale Legion approaching, the outcome was all but sealed.
"Archers, fire! What are you staring at? There are archers up there! Start shooting!"
Zhang Yang, held captive by Ma Pen on the city walls, had no sense of self-preservation, having lost all hope of rising again. In this situation, he had given up on life and death, but seeing the archers on the walls, he panicked.
As an aristocrat, this was the one thing he couldn't bear.
While Ma Pen was disciplining Zhang Yang, the archers on the walls began to move. They were also under the control of the aristocratic families, and Zhang Yang's order reminded them to take action.
In an instant, a torrential rain of arrows descended, covering the area where Lu HaiKong and his Wild Wolf Guardians were.
"Raise shields!"
The Wild Wolf Guardians, well-trained, lifted their Light Iron Shields, forming an iron wall that blocked most of the arrow rain.
Protected by the shields, Lu HaiKong and his Wild Wolf Guardians suffered minimal damage, while many of the charging county troops were injured by the arrow rain. The Mechanical Iron Tiger's defense also decreased under the onslaught.
It was clear that the arrow rain was ineffective and more likely to harm their own troops. Still, the archers on the walls showed no signs of stopping.
Wave after wave of arrows fell, indicating a determination to eliminate Lu HaiKong at all costs.
"I just can't understand why these people are so foolish," Lu HaiKong said, his lips curling into a cruel smile as he heard the arrows clatter against the shields. "It seems that I haven't shown off my muscles enough, which is why they have such stupid thoughts. This time, I must teach them a painful lesson so they know some thoughts are best left unthought!"
As Lu HaiKong spoke, the Black Gale Legion finally arrived, and a bloody slaughter commenced.
Chapter end
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