Chapter 556: Lu HaiKong Takes Action
Chapter 556: Lu HaiKong Takes Action
September 25, 2017
As the Yellow Turban Army continued to reveal their hidden trump cards one after another, the Han Army found themselves in a dire situation.
With 50,000 Yellow Turban warriors converted from the Han Army, 200,000 Yellow Turban soldiers lying in ambush, and an additional 5,000 Yellow Turban warriors with strength values above 60 suddenly appearing, their bodies impervious to blades and spears, the Han Army was in a critical predicament.
Under these circumstances, Huangfu Song was engaged in a fierce battle.
He had already realized that there was little chance of victory in this battle, and his only desire now was to retreat as best he could.
However, his journey to Guangping had been smooth sailing, and leaving now would not be so easy. The four Yellow Turban Army groups surrounding him from all directions made it nearly impossible for him to escape, even if he wanted to.
In fact, the Yellow Turbans' encirclement was not something the Han Army feared, as there were many formidable warriors among them who could easily take the heads of enemy generals in the midst of countless soldiers. But unfortunately, the elite warriors before them were initially entangled by Zhang Liang, leaving them unable to move freely.
If Huangfu Song wanted to retreat, he could only rely on the overwhelming force of his army to crush one or two of the four Yellow Turban Army groups, creating an opening in their encirclement and a chance to withdraw.
But in the current situation, what chance did he have of breaking through those four Yellow Turban Army groups?
Originally, Dong Zhuo's Western Liang cavalry could have been a force to rely on, but unfortunately, they were entangled by a group of Yellow Turban warriors with strength values above 60.
Despite Huangfu Song's exceptional military command abilities, the situation was gradually deteriorating.
"If only Lu HaiKong's cavalry were here!"
Nearby, Xiahou Yuan, serving as Huangfu Song's bodyguard, spoke up.
This guy seemed to be a die-hard fan of Lu HaiKong, as he had almost been reprimanded for a wrong remark earlier, and now he was making another bold statement.
Interestingly, as Xiahou Yuan spoke, Huangfu Song's face twitched slightly, but he said nothing, seemingly focused on commanding the battle.
In truth, Huangfu Song's mind was not at ease. When Xiahou Yuan made that comment, he instinctively wondered what Lu HaiKong's cavalry could achieve if they were here, and the answer was astonishing.
Perhaps if Lu HaiKong's cavalry were present, they could have retreated by now.
But Huangfu Song quickly dismissed this thought and focused on commanding the battle. In his eyes, Lu HaiKong was nothing more than a bandit, a rogue in official robes, with no loyalty to the Han Dynasty. There was no way he would come to their aid at this time.
Just as Huangfu Song was having these negative thoughts, on the other side, outside Guangping, a cavalry unit charged in.
This cavalry unit was not large, numbering only around 1,700 to 2,000 soldiers.
With less than 2,000 cavalry daring to join the battle at this time, they could only be either Yellow Turban soldiers or Lu HaiKong's Bloodstained Legion. And of course, it was the latter.
Lu HaiKong hesitated for a moment but ultimately decided to take action at this critical juncture.
This was the best time for Lu HaiKong to make his move, as any later, and it was uncertain if his actions would be effective.
Lu HaiKong targeted one of the four ambushing groups.
The historical warriors leading this legion were Zhang Niugiao, Zhang Yan, and Deng Mao.
In this formation, it is one of the most magnificent among the Yellow Turban Twelve Generals, and with such a magnificent lineup, their combat mission is relatively important.
They are the ones who block the rear of Huangfu Song's army, and it is also because of their existence that Huangfu Song's army is unable to retreat, so Lu Hai Kong's purpose is clear—to take them out!
"General Zhang, there's a cavalry force of around two thousand coming from behind!" A messenger from the Yellow Turban Army reported to Zhang Niujiao.
"A mere two thousand cavalry? They dare to charge our grand army, they are quite courageous!"
Zhang Niujiao laughed and turned to prepare to deal with these two thousand reckless cavalry first.
Indeed, cavalry does have an advantage over infantry, but they have a force of fifty thousand, all of them Yellow Turban warriors, and some are even Yellow Turban heroes. It's not something a mere two thousand cavalry can handle, not even with an additional two thousand!
But Zhang Niujiao's ease didn't last long, as Zhang Yan beside him reacted faster.
"Two thousand cavalry dare to come? Could it be Lu Hai Kong's Bloodthirsty Legion?"
As soon as Zhang Yan spoke, the smile on Zhang Niujiao's face froze.
To be precise, not only Zhang Niujiao, but the area within ten meters around him seemed to quiet down instantly.
In a 16:9 aspect ratio, the book is clearly visible without any errors!
Although Lu Hai Kong's Bloodstained Legion has only fought three battles, their achievements are astonishing!
In the first battle, they defeated Zhang Liang; in the second, they captured Liang Qi; and in the final battle, they took Ye City. Each battle was filled with a bloody taste, to the point that Lu Hai Kong's cavalry was given the demonic title of 'Bloodthirsty Legion' by the Yellow Turban Army.
Just as this was happening, Lu Hai Kong's Bloodstained Legion directly charged into Zhang Niujiao's grand army.
The small cavalry unit of less than two thousand didn't feel like they were entering a dragon's den when they charged into the fifty thousand army; instead, they exuded an air of a lion entering a flock of sheep.
Lu Hai Kong, Dian Wei, Wen Chou, Gao Lan, Zhao Er, and Cheng Lian—three top-tier fierce generals with a strength of over ninety, and three generals with a strength of eighty leading the charge.
As the Bloodthirsty Rampage of the Bloodstained Legion was activated, a strong bloody scent spread as they entered the battle against Zhang Niujiao's fifty thousand army.
It should be noted that Lu Hai Kong's Bloodstained Legion was not the same as before. Previously, the legion was almost naked, but now, every soldier was equipped with Tribal Hero-level gear.
These equipments were urgently transported from Yan Huang, originally intended for the Black Wind Legion. Although Lu Hai Kong wasn't satisfied with the Black Wind Legion's equipment for the Bloodstained Legion, it was the best they could do for now.
After all, the Black Wind Legion focused on agility, and their defense wasn't strong. But with no time to prepare, they could only 'make do' with the seventeen hundred sets of Tribal Hero-level equipment for the Bloodstained Legion.
Even though it was a makeshift solution, the Bloodstained Legion's strength was at least doubled with the equipment's boost.
With such a legion, they dared to charge into not just fifty thousand, but even a hundred thousand army!
As Lu Hai Kong's Bloodstained Legion began to unleash its might, Zhang Niujiao and the others' faces turned pale instantly.
"It's really the Bloodthirsty Legion! Damn it, wasn't Lu Hai Kong at odds with Huangfu Song? Why are they meddling here?"
(End of Chapter)
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