Chapter 530: Zhang Mancheng's General Trait
Chapter 530: Zhang Mancheng's General Trait
September 25, 2017
There were many capable of defeating a formidable opponent with a strength of 82, but few could do it as swiftly and efficiently, leaving no trace of the victim's demise.
As Yu Du collapsed, Ma Pen's figure seemed to materialize out of thin air behind him, casually picking up the items Yu Du had dropped. After a quick concealment of Yu Du's body, Ma Pen vanished once more.
Yu Du was indeed unlucky. Why venture out so diligently while recovering from injuries?
Ma Pen had been eagerly awaiting this moment. Previously, Yu Du's strict vigilance during his recovery had prevented Ma Pen from making a move. Now, with Yu Du out in the open, Ma Pen seized the opportunity without hesitation.
Despite Yu Du's strength of 82, his injuries made him vulnerable. Hiding in the shadows, Ma Pen deliberately called out to confirm Yu Du's identity, exposing himself. Yu Du couldn't escape his fate and was effortlessly slain.
After finishing off Yu Du, Ma Pen sprang into action!
Lu HaiKong couldn't bear idleness. Initially, Lu HaiKong had planned to half-heartedly blockade the city, reasoning that even if Huangfu Song questioned him, he'd have an excuse. However, after a few days, Lu HaiKong's ambition grew, itching to capture the city.
Another factor was the apparent boost in the Phantom Guards' strength after Ma Pen consumed the Failed Elixir of Life. Ma Pen assured Lu HaiKong that he/she could breach Liangqi's defenses. With this assurance, Lu HaiKong decided to take action.
Yu Du's death was just the beginning. Shortly after Yu Du's demise, a massive fire erupted on Liangqi City's walls. Witnessing this, Lu HaiKong's eyes flashed with determination, and with a swing of his Savage Axe, he led the Bloodbath Legion's three battalions straight through the city's defenses.
The Yellow Turban soldiers on the walls immediately sprang into action, readying ballistae and heavy crossbows to halt Lu HaiKong's advance. But to their dismay, they found these defenses mysteriously sabotaged, rendering them useless.
While the damage wasn't severe and could be repaired, it was impossible to do so in such a short time!
Meanwhile, Lu HaiKong's cavalry had already reached the city gate. As Lu HaiKong charged forward, Ma Pen, accompanied by the Phantom Guards, opened the gate.
With Lu HaiKong's cavalry pouring into Liangqi, the city's fate was all but sealed.
Lu HaiKong, Dian Wei, and Gao Lan led the charge, followed by Zhao Er, Cheng Lian, and Wang Yi. These six generals, all with strengths above 80, were an unstoppable force.
The Yellow Turban soldiers, though well-trained, managed to organize a defense at this critical moment. However, against Lu HaiKong's Bloodbath Legion, empowered by the Bloodthirsty Rampage, their defenses crumbled instantly, torn to shreds.
On the other side, as Lu HaiKong stormed in, Zhang Mancheng, who had just rested, quickly sprang into action, rushing towards the city gate. But by the time he arrived, the Yellow Turban soldiers at the gate were already in disarray.
Lu HaiKong's blockade outside Liangqi's gate over the past few days hadn't been entirely fruitless. Their very presence had a psychological impact on the Yellow Turban soldiers within the city.
Moreover, although the challenging generals hadn't achieved much, each time they issued a challenge, they implanted a notion in the minds of the Yellow Turban soldiers: the enemy was overwhelmingly powerful, and their only hope lay in the city walls. Once those walls fell, they would have no place to hide.
This item is usually nothing special, but when Lu HaiKong and his troops charge in, the despair of the native NPC soldiers within the Yellow Turban Army erupts. Although many data NPC soldiers in the Yellow Turban Army are not significantly affected, the camp is still in chaos.
This situation makes it extremely difficult for Yellow Turban generals to organize a defense, which is why Lu HaiKong's advance is even more unstoppable.
In this situation, even a regular general or a great commander would be helpless, but Zhang Mancheng is no ordinary man. Witnessing this scene, Zhang Mancheng's eyes turn red, and with a wave of his hand, he activates his general trait.
Instantly, Zhang Mancheng takes direct control of the Yellow Turban soldiers and generals within a three-ri radius of his location. Their emotions seem to be suddenly stripped away, turning them into mere pawns in Zhang Mancheng's hands, who commands them to charge at Lu HaiKong.
This is Zhang Mancheng's general trait, a pure war trait that does not enhance the strength of soldiers or generals: War as Chess.
Although this general trait does not boost the combat power of soldiers and generals, it maximizes the use of their strength. Under the influence of Zhang Mancheng's general trait, all soldiers and friendly generals with a strength of less than 90 will fall under his control.
Zhang Mancheng can command his troops like a chess game, understanding the entire battlefield from a macro perspective and then directly engaging in combat. His soldiers will fear neither life nor death, and even if they are sacrificed, they will carry out their orders without hesitation.
From a certain perspective, this general trait is incredibly powerful. With equal military strength, Zhang Mancheng will possess overwhelming might.
However, this general trait is not very useful against Lu HaiKong and his troops.
Although Zhang Mancheng effectively unleashes the strength of his soldiers, forming a decent defense, it is just that and nothing more.
If Lu HaiKong were to engage in tactical maneuvers, he would be utterly crushed by Zhang Mancheng. But Lu HaiKong relies on sheer strength, an unstoppable force!
In this situation, Dian Wei directly opens his Ghost God Double Strike, leading Lu HaiKong's cavalry in a mad charge. The Yellow Turban Army simply cannot hold them back.
Even if they fear neither life nor death, what difference does it make? Those who are destined to die will die. Five fierce generals, nearly a thousand Bloodthirsty Knights with a strength of 65, charge into battle, but Zhang Mancheng cannot hold them back. All he can do is allow Lu HaiKong to cause more slaughter.
After Lu HaiKong's cavalry wreaks havoc for a while, he is fortunate to capture Zhang Mancheng, which also signifies the imminent end of this war.
In the 1619 version, there is no mistake!
Originally, Lu HaiKong intended to eliminate Zhang Mancheng, but when he casually threw an Appraisal Technique at him, Lu HaiKong changed his mind.
Zhang Mancheng (Historical General)
Identity: Yellow Turban Commander
Abilities:
Strength: 80, Politics: 65, Strategy: 60, Command: 90
Main Martial Skill: Dawn Blade Technique
Main Essence Art: Dawn Essence Art
General Traits: Army Suppressing Might, War as Chess (Unique)
War as Chess: A unique skill, ?????
Lu HaiKong has never seen a unique skill like this before, which sparks his interest in Zhang Mancheng...
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