Chapter 635: Zhao Er's Breakthrough
Chapter 635: Zhao Er's Breakthrough
September 25, 2017
Jiuzhou, Julu, Lu Haikong's camp.
In the training grounds of the camp, Lu Haikong and Zhao Er were sparring.
Lu Haikong, instead of using an axe, wielded an Excellent-grade spear and exchanged spear techniques with Zhao Er.
Lu Haikong was a freakishly talented individual, not only having reached the pinnacle of axe techniques but also possessing profound skills in spear combat. Despite Zhao Er's exceptional talent and extensive battlefield experience, he was still no match for Lu Haikong.
Of course, Zhao Er was not Pan Feng, and Lu Haikong would not treat him the same way he did Pan Feng, sparring just for the fun of beating him up.
With Zhao Er being one of his trusted generals, Lu Haikong's primary purpose in this sparring session was to guide him.
Zhao Er, having cultivated the Phoenix Heart Art and the Phoenix Spear Technique, followed a path of fiery ferocity. After countless battles, he had gradually developed his own martial arts style.
However, recently, Zhao Er had been stuck at the peak of the 4th level of the Phoenix Spear Technique, unable to progress further. No matter how he tried, he couldn't find the path to advance to the 5th level.
Lu Haikong vaguely understood Zhao Er's predicament, but martial arts was a complex and scientific system at times, and at other times, it was something that could be understood but not easily explained. Zhao Er's issue fell into the latter category, so Lu Haikong could only guide him through sparring, helping him understand bit by bit.
The two had been fighting for almost an entire day, starting in the morning and continuing until the evening approached. Their battle was still ongoing.
Of course, if Lu Haikong wanted to end it, he could do so with a few swift moves. But his goal was to help Zhao Er break through, so this battle would likely continue until Zhao Er achieved his breakthrough.
After a full day of fighting, Haikong showed no signs of fatigue, remaining energetic and spirited.
Since cultivating the Bull Strength and the Wild Wolf Body Transformation Fist, and then studying the Body Transformation Fist Art, Lu Haikong's seemingly average physique concealed an extraordinary level of strength and endurance.
After using the Phoenix Tears, his body merged with the blood of the phoenix, and with his strength and endurance surpassing 90, he experienced even more inhuman growth.
With Lu Haikong's current physical condition, even Dian Wei might not be able to match him in strength. And given his speed, it's possible that he could surpass Dian Wei in strength soon.
Such a freakishly talented individual fighting for a whole day was still quite relaxed. Lu Haikong was only slightly out of breath, while Zhao Er had already reached his limit.
Zhao Er's initial attacks were fierce and seasoned, like raging flames, but as time passed and fatigue set in, his fire gradually dimmed. By the time evening approached, Zhao Er was like a flickering candle, on the verge of extinguishing.
However, the more Lu Haikong sensed Zhao Er's exhaustion, the more intense his attacks became, as if ready to strike Zhao Er down at any moment. But Zhao Er gritted his teeth and persisted, refusing to fall.
In reality, Lu Haikong was Zhao Er's lord, and regardless of the circumstances, Zhao Er knew he was never in mortal danger when sparring with Lu Haikong.
So, at this moment, what kept Zhao Er going was not Lu Haikong's relentless attacks but his own determination!
Lu Haikong was confident that Zhao Er could break through, and he had sparred with him for an entire day. No matter the exhaustion or the limits, Lu Haikong was determined not to stop until Zhao Er achieved his breakthrough!
With this unwavering determination, Zhao Er endured until evening, even as his energy was nearly depleted.
In truth, this endurance was of no use in terms of a breakthrough, as he was no longer fighting for that purpose but to avoid disappointing Lu Haikong.
His focus and understanding had shifted, making it nearly impossible to achieve another breakthrough! Continuing like this would only bring harm to Zhao Er!
Logically, Lu Haikong should have been more aware of this than Zhao Er, but he showed no signs of stopping.
He persisted, and Zhao Er endured under Lu Haikong's relentless attacks. Finally, as evening arrived and the sun set behind Lu Haikong, his spear technique suddenly intensified, sending Zhao Er's spear flying. Lu Haikong then pointed his spear at Zhao Er's throat, ending the battle.
At that moment, Zhao Er was completely dazed, staring blankly at Lu Haikong, his mind empty and incapable of thought.
Lu Haikong stepped aside, revealing the setting sun to Zhao Er. In that instant, Zhao Er's unfocused gaze reflected the crimson sunset, and a special realization spread through his heart.
Lu Haikong, standing by Zhao Er's side, sensed the change in his aura and smiled slightly.
Lu Haikong's entire day of fighting had been primarily in preparation for this moment. He knew exactly what Zhao Er lacked and needed to understand in his martial arts journey. Lu Haikong wanted Zhao Er to witness this sunset, but it was not merely about seeing the sunset.
If Lu HaiKong had merely brought Zhao Er out to watch the sunset, it might take a year or two to see results. However, after beating Zhao Er to near exhaustion and then letting him witness the sunset, the situation would be entirely different. In this scenario, there's a high chance that Zhao Er might gain some enlightenment, although there's also the possibility of feeling nothing at all. Nonetheless, in the current situation, it's evident that Lu HaiKong has succeeded.
With this newfound insight, it's likely that Zhao Er's strength will swiftly reach 89.
Although Lu HaiKong succeeded, Zhao Er had endured an entire day of exhaustion. As the sun finally set, Zhao Er collapsed immediately after his enlightenment.
Lu HaiKong was prepared for this and lifted Zhao Er before he fell, then handed him over to the nearby members of the Fire Regiment, instructing them to take care of him.
Lu HaiKong then set aside his spear, left the training ground, took a shower, and had a meal with Dian Wei. Afterward, he took out a book and quietly began reading.
Today, Lu HaiKong had also worked hard for an entire day, but he still didn't plan to rest. On the one hand, with his current strength, he could go several days without sleep without any significant issues. Moreover, even after an entire day of fighting, he wasn't overly tired. But these weren't the main points; the crucial matter was that Dong Zhuo was preparing to attack the Governor's Mansion.
That guy had gathered such an elite team and made extensive preparations. Lu HaiKong had no reason not to pay attention, and he was even planning to wait for Zhang Jiao's death before returning to his own affairs. So, this time, he decided to go and observe.
As far as Lu HaiKong knew, Dong Zhuo had chosen midnight as the time for the attack. Although they could enter at other times with the help of Outsiders, that situation would require the Outsiders to take the lead, which Dong Zhuo couldn't agree to. Therefore, they still chose midnight as their entry time.
Lu HaiKong read a book in the military camp until almost midnight, when he put down the book and headed directly to the Governor's Mansion with Dian Wei and Yue Ying.
When Lu HaiKong arrived, Dong Zhuo and the Liu-Cao-Sun group were already waiting. Seeing Lu HaiKong approach, Dong Zhuo hurriedly went to greet him.
On the one hand, this showed the importance Dong Zhuo placed on Lu HaiKong, but on the other hand, it was also a test to see what Lu HaiKong intended to do. This was a crucial moment, and Dong Zhuo couldn't afford for Lu HaiKong to ruin his grand plan.
In the 1619 book, there is no mistake!
Due to the critical nature of the situation, Dong Zhuo unintentionally revealed his discomfort with Lu HaiKong's presence in his words.
In fact, at this moment, it wasn't just Dong Zhuo who was uncomfortable with Lu HaiKong's presence; even Gongsun Yue, who was watching from the sidelines, and the Liu-Cao-Sun trio felt unwelcoming towards Lu HaiKong. There was no way around it; Lu HaiKong had a reputation for being unpredictable and fearless in his actions.
They genuinely worried that Lu HaiKong might do something unexpected at this critical juncture.
Including Dong Zhuo, everyone seemed outwardly enthusiastic about Lu HaiKong's arrival, but they wouldn't let him get close to the Governor's Mansion or the team near Lu Bu.
Seeing this group acting as if they were guarding against wolves, Lu HaiKong couldn't help but sigh inwardly, wondering if he had left too negative an impression on people.
Being openly and covertly guarded against by Dong Zhuo's group, Lu HaiKong's mood couldn't be good, even though he had prepared for this earlier.
In this situation, Lu HaiKong didn't plan to do anything anyway. Since they didn't welcome him, he could only turn around and leave.
However, just as Lu HaiKong turned to leave, he suddenly felt a powerful summons from within the Governor's Mansion and a sudden sense of crisis.
This feeling compelled Lu HaiKong to move towards the Governor's Mansion involuntarily, but after only a few steps, Dong Zhuo stopped him.
"Lord Lu, didn't you say you were tired and wanted to go back to rest?" Dong Zhuo asked.
Dong Zhuo's sudden question snapped Lu HaiKong out of his trance, and he broke into a cold sweat. He had almost unconsciously walked into the Governor's Mansion. If he had to be honest, Lu HaiKong should thank Dong Zhuo for stopping him.
However, Lu HaiKong didn't feel like expressing gratitude at that moment. He vaguely sensed that Lu Bu's group might face more danger than expected on this mission.
This feeling was so strong that Lu HaiKong couldn't ignore it. After a moment of silence, Lu HaiKong finally spoke up!
"Lord Dong, perhaps I should join this battle!"
As soon as Lu HaiKong said this, Dong Zhuo's expression changed dramatically, thinking to himself that Lu HaiKong had finally come out to cause trouble after being quiet for so long. How could he possibly agree to this at such a critical moment?
"Lord Lu is joking. Why would you personally handle such a minor matter? Just let Lu Bu and the others handle it!"
"No, this Governor is more dangerous than you anticipate. I suggest it's better for me to lead the team!"
That sudden feeling compelled Lu HaiKong to step forward!
Unfortunately, at that moment, from Dong Zhuo to the Liu-Cao-Sun group, no one wanted Lu HaiKong to get involved. And just as they were discussing this, midnight arrived, and Lu Bu's group entered the Governor's Mansion while Dong Zhuo kept Lu HaiKong occupied...
(End of Chapter)
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