https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-489-Slaying-a-Historical-General/13041711/
Chapter 490: Battle Against Zhang Bao
Chapter 490: Battle Against Zhang Bao
September 25, 2017
Lu HaiKong, riding on his 'Little Lu Zi', swiftly approached Ma Pin, and in an instant, he swung his Wilderness Axe, splitting the Yellow Turban Strength beside Ma Pin in half. Only one of the Strengths, who had punched Ma Pin away, managed to escape unharmed, but Ma Pin's crisis was now averted.
Although Ma Pin's crisis had been averted, seeing the fresh blood on Ma Pin's chest and his pitiful state, Lu HaiKong's eyes turned cold, like two sharp blades piercing through Zhang Bao.
At this moment, Dian Wei, who had been riding an ordinary warhorse and was lagging behind due to throwing his double halberds, also arrived beside Lu HaiKong.
"So you're Lu HaiKong? The Bandit-turned-Marquis of Bingzhou?"
As Zhang Bao looked at Lu HaiKong and Dian Wei before him, his face showed no panic at the loss of his Yellow Turban Strength. Instead, he scrutinized Lu HaiKong and Dian Wei.
Lu HaiKong didn't waste any words. He immediately cast an Appraisal Technique towards Zhang Bao.
He was well aware of his purpose here—to burn down this barracks—and not to engage in idle chatter.
As Lu HaiKong's Appraisal Technique was unleashed, Zhang Bao seemed to sense it and even made some preparations, but Lu HaiKong still managed to catch a glimpse of Zhang Bao's general attributes.
Zhang Bao (Historical Scholar Official)
Identity: Yellow Turban, Earth Tomb General
Abilities:
Combat Strength: 60, Politics: 95, Strategy: 96, Leadership: 85
Main Cultivation Technique: Book of Great Peace
Scholar Talent: ???
Upon seeing Zhang Bao's attributes, Lu HaiKong's eyebrows furrowed.
On one hand, Zhang Bao's attributes were clearly much stronger than in history and legends, and on the other hand, Lu HaiKong felt that the attributes of Politics and Strategy seemed to represent more than just administrative skills and cunning calculations. In other words, Zhang Bao might be a formidable opponent.
Initially, Lu HaiKong thought that Politics and Strategy represented administrative skills and cunning calculations, respectively. However, as he gained a deeper understanding of this world, he began to suspect that these attributes might encompass more than just those aspects, or at least not solely those.
Politics and Strategy might very well include personal spiritual realms and mysterious powers that Lu HaiKong was yet to discover, and Zhang Bao was the perfect test subject for this theory.
"I thought you would be more sensible, but it seems you're determined to resist to the bitter end?" Zhang Bao said with a cold smile as he saw Lu HaiKong's offensive stance.
"Very well, I'll show you what true divine techniques are!" As Zhang Bao spoke, a Yellow Turban Strength appeared beside him out of thin air. These Strengths were clearly different from ordinary ones, resembling the one that had punched Ma Pin away, but their power was significantly inferior.
Despite this, these Yellow Turban Strengths were still formidable, each possessing 70 points of Combat Strength, and there were over a hundred of them.
At this moment, the Yellow Turban Strength that had punched Ma Pin away stepped forward. Zhang Bao chanted some incantations, and the Strength's body began to glow and flow, quickly donning a set of armor, making its aura even more intimidating.
Lu HaiKong's eyebrows furrowed, and he cast another Appraisal Technique.
Yellow Turban Divine General
Identity: Divine Law Battle General
Abilities: 92 points
Special Ability: Undying
Undying: As long as the caster remains alive, this puppet maintains an undying state.
An Undying Yellow Turban Divine General with a combat strength of 92, accompanied by a group of Yellow Turban Strengths with a combat strength of 70, this camp is far more impressive than the Guardian Legion that Lu HaiKong's mountain bandit group had previously cultivated within their territory.
"Marquis Lu, you were once a mountain bandit yourself. I am giving you a chance. If you surrender, I will not only spare your life but also bestow upon you the title of a regional commander."
Compared to eliminating Lu HaiKong, Zhang Bao was more inclined to recruit him. After all, Lu HaiKong was not just a marquis; he had the backing of the three counties in the northern part of Bingzhou, a significant force. If Lu HaiKong were to surrender, it would be a substantial help to the Yellow Turban Sect.
"No need. To be honest, I'm more interested in taking your head."
As soon as Lu HaiKong spoke, Dian Wei, standing beside him, sprang into action. With an aura akin to a ghostly deity, he leaped off his horse, picked up his double-bladed spear, and charged towards the Yellow Turban battalion.
A 6, 1, 9, and 1, not a single mistake in this version!
At the same time, Lu HaiKong also drew his Moon-Chasing Bow and fired an arrow, sending a purple glow towards Zhang Bao.
"Obstinate! Since that's how it is, then you shall die!"
As Zhang Bao spoke, Lu HaiKong's purple arrow landed on his body. But unlike Ma Pin's situation, Zhang Bao's figure turned into a cloud of black smoke and disappeared.
Simultaneously, the 'Little Lu Zi' beneath Lu HaiKong moved swiftly, leaping away. As Little Lu Zi carried Lu HaiKong away, a pillar of fire erupted from their original location.
The battle officially commenced. To avoid interfering with Lu HaiKong's combat, Ma Pin, while fighting, had his Ghostly Guard escort him away, leaving the battlefield to Lu HaiKong and Dian Wei.
This was Lu HaiKong's first encounter with a Daoist in battle, and Zhang Bao's techniques seemed somewhat peculiar to Lu HaiKong.
It was difficult to discern reality from illusion, and the fire that suddenly emerged made it challenging for Lu HaiKong to cope at first.
Meanwhile, as Lu HaiKong fought with Zhang Bao, Dian Wei was also engaged in combat.
Dian Wei's battle was not merely a fight but a ruthless domination, a violent suppression of all opponents.
In the face of Dian Wei's extreme violence, neither the so-called Yellow Turban Divine General nor the Yellow Turban Strengths with a combat strength of 70 could withstand his attacks.
With a single sweep of his spear, several Yellow Turban Strengths were sent flying. Even the Yellow Turban Divine General, under Dian Wei's relentless assault, could not withstand more than a few blows.
The situation seemed overwhelmingly favorable, but in reality, Dian Wei's position was not ideal.
Not only the Yellow Turban Divine General but also the Yellow Turban Strengths were undying. They were blasted away by Dian Wei, scattered, only to return a couple of minutes later. In such a scenario, although Dian Wei might have the upper hand for a while, it wouldn't last long. Once Dian Wei's stamina was exhausted, the outcome would be uncertain.
Of course, from the beginning, when Lu HaiKong learned about the characteristics of the Yellow Turban Divine General, he didn't expect Dian Wei to defeat the Yellow Turban Strengths. Instead, he hoped that Dian Wei would hold them off while he took care of Zhang Bao.
However, at this point, Lu HaiKong couldn't even find a trace of Zhang Bao, let alone defeat him...
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
