Chapter 456: Subduing Zhang Liao (Thanks to 'Youjia's Neighboring Wang Papa' for the three 10,000 re
Chapter 456: Subduing Zhang Liao (Thanks to 'Youjia's Neighboring Wang Papa' for the three 10,000 rewards)
September 25, 2017
Although Gun God Tong expressed his thoughts, Lu HaiKong wasn't one to give up easily.
At this moment, Lu HaiKong didn't say anything, but prepared to treat the five of them to a feast before continuing the conversation.
However, Lu HaiKong had planned to persuade them after the banquet, but unexpectedly, someone decided to stir up trouble on the way.
The troublemaker was none other than the twelve-year-old Zhang Liao.
Zhang Liao was very dissatisfied with the governor who had driven the Zhang family out of the army.
This little guy might be small in stature, but he carried an air of arrogance, burdened by his family's mission. He felt that his initial performance wasn't up to par.
Although he had defeated Zhao Yun, he had no idea who Zhao Yun was. In his eyes, Zhao Yun was just a boy around his age. To defeat such an unknown opponent, he had struggled to win, and he was very dissatisfied with this opening.
"Governor, I remember we still have one more challenge, right?" Zhang Liao tilted his head, looking at Lu HaiKong with a proud gaze.
In fact, he had wanted to say this on the arena earlier, but Zhang Liao still understood social etiquette. He held back from bringing it up in front of everyone, as it might have caused Lu HaiKong to lose face. But after entering Qiangyin City, the little guy couldn't hold it in any longer.
Actually, this was something Wen Ugly and Yu Dian also wanted to say, but Zhang Liao beat them to it.
All three of them wanted to join Lu HaiKong's command, and in front of him, they naturally wanted to show off their abilities as much as possible.
"My apologies, I was so startled by the five of you that I forgot about this matter. Since it's still early, let's complete the final challenge right here in the city's training ground, shall we?"
Lu HaiKong had forgotten that there were too many Immortals under the arena outside the city. He was afraid that something might happen to the three unsubdued warrior generals if he left them there. Now that they had come in, they wanted to finish the last challenge, and Lu HaiKong wasn't going to stop them.
So, this group directly changed their destination and headed for the training ground within the Qiangyin military camp.
When they arrived, the training ground was already prepared, and not much needed to be done; all they needed was a single arena.
"Your final challenge was supposed to be against a mechanical beast, but after witnessing your performances, I feel a bit itchy to test my skills."
After reaching the training ground, Lu HaiKong glanced at Zhao YueEr, then took the elite-level battle axe given to him by Chen Ping and walked out.
"If I beat you, can I become a Colonel?" Zhang Liao's eyes lit up when he saw Lu HaiKong step forward.
"Yes, defeat me, and you'll become a Colonel," Lu HaiKong replied with a mischievous smile.
This poor little guy had no idea that Lu HaiKong had decided to personally fight him to a large extent just to torment him. Subduing this kind of arrogant little brat was no easy task; all he needed to do was beat him into submission.
The poor little guy had no idea he was about to be tormented. Seeing Lu HaiKong's camp, he eagerly charged forward with his long spear.
Seeing that this little guy was the first to attack, no one said anything; they just watched with open eyes as Lu HaiKong and Zhang Liao fought.
Zhang Liao's combat strength was formidable, already reaching over 70. And although his spear technique was simple, it was incredibly pure, forcing everyone to admit that he was a little freak.
However, his freakishness was relative. To Lu HaiKong, he was merely a child who had just learned to wield a spear.
In the fight between Lu HaiKong and Zhang Liao, Zhang Liao took the offensive from the start, while Lu HaiKong remained on the defensive, appearing relaxed and carefree. In contrast, Zhang Liao, as the attacker, looked rather disheveled.
As the two clashed, it became apparent to everyone that they were not on the same level.
Zhang Liao repeatedly charged forward, only to be effortlessly repelled by Lu HaiKong each time.
Zhang Liao was naturally talented and intelligent, and after each failed attempt, he would reflect before launching another offense.
However, it was to no avail. Despite Zhang Liao's belief that he was exploiting Lu HaiKong's weaknesses, the outcome was always the same—he was effortlessly pushed back. He had never once gained the upper hand.
This was the first time Zhang Liao had experienced such a one-sided battle, and as he looked at Lu HaiKong, his eyes burned with determination.
"Little guy, let's change the game. Forget about defeating me; if you can make me retreat a single step, I'll give you the position of a Colonel."
Lu HaiKong's demeanor in combat was a stark contrast to his previous self. Before, he seemed like a graceful young master, but now, he exuded an aura of dominance, ready to challenge the world.
Yu Dian, a die-hard fan of Lu HaiKong, was even more captivated by this transformation. Even Wen Ugly, a martial artist, felt a newfound connection with Lu HaiKong in this state, making it easier to earn his favor than before.
This change could be attributed to a unique manifestation of a commanding presence.
As for Zhang Liao, Lu HaiKong's opponent, he was being thoroughly dominated and pushed to his limits.
Fortunately, after being completely overwhelmed, Zhang Liao began to change his strategy. Besides suppressing Zhang Liao, Lu HaiKong started to instruct him in spear techniques.
Lu HaiKong's talent in martial arts was extraordinary. Each piece of advice he offered not only benefited Zhang Liao greatly but also proved insightful for Zhao Yun, who was observing from the sidelines.
Gun God Tong, a master of the spear, couldn't help but notice that while Lu HaiKong was teaching Zhang Liao, he was also inadvertently guiding Zhao Yun.
Lu HaiKong's every word and action were like a martial arts manual come to life!
This behavior, though somewhat embarrassing in front of a teacher, was not explicitly stated, and Lu HaiKong's insights even gave Gun God Tong a feeling of sudden enlightenment. So, he chose to turn a blind eye.
"Your spear technique is good, and you've learned well. But in martial arts, it's best to rely on your own understanding. What I see in you is only the execution of the technique, without your personal enlightenment. If you want to improve, you need to focus on this aspect."
With that final piece of advice, Lu HaiKong waved his axe, sending Zhang Liao's weapon flying.
"You've failed the final challenge, and according to the rules of the arena, you will become a Marquis. However, you're still young and have room for improvement. Stay by my side for a couple of years to learn more." Lu HaiKong, holding his axe, ignored Zhang Liao's thoughts and spoke directly.
For an arrogant young man like Zhang Liao, this was the right approach. If one tried to be gentle with him, he might respond with a touch of arrogance.
True to his word, Lu HaiKong's domineering decision left Zhang Liao momentarily hesitant. Then, he knelt on one knee and saluted Lu HaiKong, "Your subordinate, Zhang Liao, pays respects to the Lord!"
"Congratulations on obtaining the loyalty of the historical general Zhang Liao. You've earned a Golden Treasure Chest."
Perhaps because Zhang Liao's strength had not yet reached its peak, when Lu HaiKong recruited him, his title was not that of a top-tier historical general, and he only received a single Golden Treasure Chest. However, compared to Zhang Liao, these details were insignificant.
Zhang Liao (Not Yet at His Peak)
Historical General
Lord: Lu HaiKong
Loyalty: 80
Abilities:
Combat Strength: 70
Politics: 20
Strategy: 30
Command: 30
Main Cultivation Technique: Iron Blood Ascension Art
Main Martial Skill: Iron Blood Thirteen Spears
(End of Chapter)
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