Chapter 638: Reunion with Zhang Jiao
Chapter 638: Reunion with Zhang Jiao
September 25, 2017
Although Lu HaiKong was in the camp, he was well-informed about the events occurring within the dungeon. He was aware of everything that had transpired after his departure.
Lu HaiKong also knew that Zhang Jiao was behind this, and his intention was to lure him into entering this particular dungeon.
Under normal circumstances, Lu HaiKong shouldn't have gone, considering the high level of danger involved. However, he had no choice but to go.
On the one hand, the most elite team was still trapped inside the dungeon, and without their help, Lu HaiKong couldn't defeat Zhang Jiao. On the other hand, since Zhang Jiao had taken action against him, Lu HaiKong couldn't escape even if he wanted to. He had no choice but to confront the situation head-on.
Despite the complexity of the current situation and the possibility of Zhang Jiao holding a powerful trump card, Lu HaiKong believed he still had a high chance of winning. The key factor wasn't his strength but the system itself. Lu HaiKong had guessed that Zhang Jiao couldn't influence the system's judgment of the plot.
With this in mind, Lu HaiKong went straight to the Governor's Mansion with Dong Zhuo and the others.
This dungeon was supposed to be accessible only once a day. Logically, Lu HaiKong shouldn't have been able to enter at this time, but Zhang Jiao must have manipulated something, as the dungeon was restarted once again. Lu HaiKong discovered that he could form another team and enter.
"Where are those three Outsiders? Call them over!"
At this point, Dong Zhuo and the others practically treated Lu HaiKong like a revered elder. As soon as Lu HaiKong spoke, Dong Zhuo immediately invited Yue Qian Liu and the others.
When Yue Qian Liu arrived, she couldn't help but open her mouth wide in surprise upon seeing Lu HaiKong being surrounded and praised by everyone. She recognized him as the person she had promised to protect.
Lu HaiKong didn't have time to catch up with Yue Qian Liu at the moment. After she and the others arrived, Lu HaiKong formed a small team with them and Dian Wei, then entered the dungeon.
Dong Zhuo and the others were both delighted and surprised by Lu HaiKong's directness. They hadn't expected him to be so straightforward.
In reality, if given the choice, Lu HaiKong would have preferred to gather more information before entering the dungeon. However, time was of the essence. On the one hand, the dungeon's call to him was growing stronger. On the other hand, Lu Bu and the others had been inside for a long time, and Lu HaiKong feared that if he delayed any further, Zhang Jiao might kill them.
Strictly speaking, those few probably wouldn't die, as the system wouldn't allow it. Those characters were crucial to the plot, and the system wouldn't let them die easily. However, if Zhang Jiao couldn't kill them, Lu HaiKong suspected he could still control them. Therefore, having decided to enter, Lu HaiKong wouldn't hesitate.
[You have entered the plot-related dungeon, 'Yellow Turban Armageddon'. Begin the challenge, and defeat the leader of the Yellow Turbans, Zhang Jiao!]
As the system notification sounded, Lu HaiKong, accompanied by Dian Wei and Yue Qian Liu, entered the dungeon.
Before entering, Lu HaiKong had a brief conversation with the three girls who were about to enter with him. He gained a basic understanding of their situation.
First was Yue Qian Liu, whom Lu HaiKong had met before. This girl's strength was as high as 89, specializing in swordsmanship. While 89 wasn't the peak within Lu HaiKong's forces, it was among the very best among the Outsiders.
Aside from Yue Qian Liu, the remaining two girls were distinctive. One wore a snow-white robe and a face mask, emanating a chilling aura even from a distance of two to three meters. This coldness wasn't a metaphorical one but a physical sensation.
This girl also practiced martial arts, with a strength of 87, and she cultivated an ice-attributed heart technique. Lu HaiKong was quite curious about her combat power. It was said that her attacks could freeze her opponents. Her name was Leng Ning.
The last girl was named Zhao Ling'er, which surprised Lu HaiKong a bit, as it was only one word different from Zhao Yue'er. However, he didn't mind the similarity.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Ling'er was a cultivator who specialized in the way of the Dao. She mastered fire-attributed Dao techniques, which were said to be incredibly powerful. Her political and strategic skills were also above 80.
With such a team, they could practically walk through any challenge outside. However, Lu HaiKong had only brought them to make up the numbers.
Upon entering the dungeon, Lu HaiKong immediately instructed the three girls, "Inside the dungeon, follow my commands without question. No independent actions!"
The girls didn't protest against Lu HaiKong's domineering claim of leadership. Their silence indicated their understanding.
They had no choice but to understand, even if they weren't aware of Lu HaiKong's strength. The might of the person beside Lu HaiKong was well-known to them, and he was one of the top historical generals. Naturally, they could only obey his commands.
Moreover, they had already gained experience from working with Lu Bu's group, so they didn't pay it much heed.
After they agreed, Lu Haikong led them straight into the depths of the dungeon.
This dungeon seemed to be located within the Governor's Mansion, and as Lu Haikong's group entered, they saw the interior of the mansion. However, every ten steps or so, there were sentries standing guard, all of them Yellow Turban Warriors. As soon as Lu Haikong's group entered, they were spotted by these warriors, who surrounded them.
Lu Haikong surveyed the area and noticed no signs of previous battles. He wasn't sure if Lu Bu had entered the dungeon from this location, or if the traces of their battle had been erased. After a brief assessment of the environment, Lu Haikong focused his attention on the group of surrounding Yellow Turban Warriors.
These warriors were different from ordinary Yellow Turban Warriors. Their physiques were not particularly large, similar to ordinary people, but their skin had a golden-yellow hue as if it emitted a metallic sheen. They also possessed considerable strength, each with a martial might exceeding 60. There were over a dozen of them encircling Lu Haikong's group.
For these minor characters, Lu Haikong had no intention of intervening personally. He left them to Yue Qianliu and the others.
On the one hand, he was too lazy to get involved, and on the other, he wanted to test the abilities of these three girls to determine their roles in the upcoming dungeon—whether they would be decorative or actually useful.
Lu Haikong directly conveyed his intentions to the three girls, who neither agreed nor disagreed but proceeded to take action.
All three girls attacked simultaneously, and within minutes, the dozen or so Yellow Turban Warriors were eliminated. To be precise, they were all taken down by Yue Qianliu and Leng Ning. Zhao Ling'er did not participate, citing the terrain as unsuitable.
Both of the girls who engaged in combat displayed a level of prowess that exceeded Lu Haikong's expectations. Yue Qianliu's swordplay was exceptionally swift, precise, and powerful. Despite the formidable strength of the Yellow Turban Warriors, she could dispatch them with a single stroke of her sword.
Leng Ning's performance was even more intriguing. Lu Haikong noticed that with each swing of her sword, a dense chill emanated, often causing the struck areas of the Yellow Turban Warriors to freeze over with ice shards, significantly slowing them down.
In terms of pure swordsmanship, Yue Qianliu undoubtedly excelled. However, if Leng Ning were to engage in a real fight, it would be challenging to predict who would emerge victorious.
"Big Brother Panda, how are we doing?" asked Yue Qianliu, blinking her big eyes at Lu Haikong after finishing off her opponent.
Lu Haikong, who had been observing them, nodded in response: "Not bad. Your strength is among the top tier among solo players!"
"Of course! Aside from our big sister, no one can defeat us. Oh, and you too," Yue Qianliu added, remembering Lu Haikong's casual mention of his martial might surpassing 90 before they entered the dungeon.
Lu Haikong, however, paid no attention to the girl's mention of their "big sister." After confirming their combat prowess, he led them forward without hesitation.
Strangely, after encountering the initial group of Yellow Turban Warriors, Lu Haikong's group faced no further obstacles as they ventured deeper into the dungeon.
Their path was completely unobstructed as they made their way from the entrance of the Governor's Mansion to the reception hall.
Along the way, Lu Haikong noticed that many areas previously guarded by Yellow Turban Warriors were now vacant. The warriors who had been stationed there seemed to have been withdrawn before their arrival.
This development was slightly unexpected for Lu Haikong, but upon further consideration, it made sense. Lu Haikong's entry into this dungeon was intended by Zhang Jiao, so it was normal for him to be allowed to proceed without hindrance, indicating that Zhang Jiao was eager to meet Lu Haikong.
Lu Haikong, accompanied by Dian Wei and Yue Qianliu, reached the reception hall of the Governor's Mansion, where they encountered a stone door covered in runes.
To Lu Haikong's eyes, the attributes of this rune-covered door were revealed.
Secret Room Door: Leads to a mysterious hall within the Governor's Mansion!
The introduction was straightforward. Lu Haikong approached the door, hesitated for a moment, and instructed Yue Qianliu and the others:
"Wait here. Don't enter without my command!"
Without waiting for their response, Lu Haikong opened the secret room door and stepped inside with Dian Wei.
In an instant, Lu Haikong and Dian Wei found themselves in a mysterious hall. Before Lu Haikong could properly examine the dungeon, an aged voice reverberated through the room.
"You've finally arrived!"
Lu Haikong was startled and looked up to see a figure with white hair and a Daoist robe standing a few dozen meters away.
Who was this person if not Zhang Jiao?
(End of Chapter)
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