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Chapter 764: Individual Adventures (1)
Chapter 764: Individual Adventures (1)
As Lu HaiKong bid farewell to the old man, his group of warriors embarked on their 'adventure' within the Endless Labyrinth.
Having gained experience from their previous venture, they were familiar with the labyrinth's tricks. Thus, upon entering, Lu HaiKong's warriors dispersed, each taking a different path to commence their individual adventures.
The team Lu HaiKong assembled for this labyrinth adventure was exceptionally impressive. Although his four top historical warriors were absent, most of his future warrior core was present. Aside from those who had already proven themselves on the battlefield, such as Dian Wei, Gao Shun, Wang Ti, and Zhang Niujiao, many of Lu HaiKong's rising talents, destined to become formidable individuals, were also part of the group.
The first-tier of these future talents was undoubtedly Chen Yi and Zhang Liao. One was a top-tier historical warrior, while the other was Lu HaiKong's most gifted warrior and the sole disciple of Zhang Mancheng, Lu HaiKong's current commander. Among Lu HaiKong's younger generation, they were considered pillars of exceptional talent.
Currently, both warriors had a strength value of 79. Lu HaiKong had intentionally held them back for a period, focusing on their fundamentals. He wouldn't allow them to advance until their foundation met his high standards.
After over a year, their fundamentals were nearly perfected. Even Zhang Liao, not yet sixteen, was ready to break through. Lu HaiKong, however, wasn't in a hurry for Zhang Liao's advancement. He merely wanted Chen Yi to exercise restraint and break through as a commander first.
According to Lu HaiKong's understanding, breaking through to level 80 in strength or command would provide a more evident advantage and tendency in future growth. In other words, Lu HaiKong preferred Chen Yi to focus on command rather than martial arts.
After all, Lu HaiKong had an abundance of talented warriors, and he didn't need more brute force specialists. Commanders, on the other hand, were in shorter supply.
Initially, Lu HaiKong was hesitant about sending Chen Yi into the Endless Labyrinth, fearing he might inadvertently break through in strength first. However, he eventually decided to let Chen Yi enter, trusting in the young warrior's self-control.
In addition to Chen Yi and Zhang Liao, Lu HaiKong dispatched Cheng Lian, Yu Dian, Shi Jin, Ma Han, and even Chen Ping. He also included several promising members of the Meng family, forming a team of seventeen, giving them all a chance for an adventure.
Ideally, Lu HaiKong hoped they would all encounter adventures and make breakthroughs in strength and command. But he was well aware that the Endless Labyrinth was a game of luck, and one couldn't force good fortune. Lu HaiKong would be content if four or five of them had such encounters.
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Within the Endless Labyrinth, not all doors led to adventures, but most adventures were found behind them. Thus, encountering a door was a prerequisite for an adventure.
The first among Lu HaiKong's subordinates to find a door was none other than his top warrior, Dian Wei.
In the past year, Dian Wei's strength had improved significantly, reaching 97 in just twelve months. He was only slightly behind Wang Yue, Lu HaiKong's mightiest warrior. However, despite the small difference in strength, Wang Yue might not be Dian Wei's match in a real fight.
Dian Wei's strength was astonishing, and his physical defense was equally terrifying. Especially after Lu HaiKong's research into Body Tempering Fist Technique bore fruit, he specifically tailored a set of techniques for Dian Wei to practice.
The Body Tempering Fist Technique Lu HaiKong developed wasn't necessarily heaven-defying; in fact, it was quite simple. However, it was incredibly well-suited to Dian Wei, and despite Dian Wei's seemingly simple-minded appearance, his talent in martial arts was equally heaven-defying.
Dian Wei's heaven-defying talent differed from Lu HaiKong's. Lu HaiKong's talent manifested in his superhuman understanding of martial arts. Whatever techniques he observed, he could quickly grasp and adapt. Dian Wei, on the other hand, excelled in cultivation talent. Any technique he practiced would rapidly reach an incredible level.
Both talents had their merits, without any inherent superiority. If one had to choose, it would be that Dian Wei's talent was more suitable for his path. This was evident in his cultivation of the Body Tempering Fist Technique.
The set of techniques Lu HaiKong taught Dian Wei underwent a transformation in just three months. Lu HaiKong was left dumbfounded as Dian Wei's practice deviated from his initial design, not due to mistakes but because Dian Wei had adapted the techniques to suit himself better.
Simply put, Lu HaiKong gave Dian Wei a key, and Dian Wei used it to unlock a new world of his own.
Ever since then, although Dian Wei's strength didn't increase crazily, his terrifying power and defense began to grow. You must know, Dian Wei's strength was already at a superhuman level, and now, it's hard to imagine just how powerful he has become.
Lu HaiKong's strength was already close to Dian Wei's, but recently, the gap between the two has widened again. In this situation, Dian Wei's strength may not have increased much, but his combat power has definitely skyrocketed.
Dian Wei's abilities were already impressive, and he didn't really need any more trials. However, when he heard about this fun opportunity, he ran to Lu HaiKong and asked to participate. Lu HaiKong, being the biased uncle he is, immediately agreed and assigned Dian Wei the spot originally meant for a Meng family member.
But surprisingly, Dian Wei seemed to have a knack for good fortune. As soon as he entered the instance, he encountered a gateway—a massive door that ignited his fighting spirit.
Opening the door, Dian Wei saw a tall and dense forest within, with vines entwined and branches crisscrossed, creating a strong sense of urgency and oppression.
However, Dian Wei wasn't particularly interested in the forest itself because, as he entered, a loud noise reverberated through the area.
Dian Wei looked up and saw a giant ape, about 5 to 6 meters tall, dragging a tree over ten meters long, charging towards him.
At this sight, Dian Wei's blood boiled with excitement. What was the purpose of Lu HaiKong letting him in if not for a thrilling battle? And here it was, unfolding before him.
...
As Dian Wei fought the giant ape, in the endless labyrinth, others also encountered lucky encounters.
Some found treasure chests with hidden traps, some encountered the automatons that Lu HaiKong had previously faced, and a few lucky ones also found gateways, including Cheng Lian!
Cheng Lian was one of the few veteran historical warriors under Lu HaiKong's command. Since his capture during the siege of Ding Yuan's city, he had been with Lu HaiKong for several years.
In the 1619 version of the book, there was a mistake!
To be honest, Cheng Lian's position under Lu HaiKong wasn't particularly impressive. Although he was a historical warrior, Lu HaiKong had too many talented generals, and even as a historical figure, Cheng Lian paled in comparison to the group of eccentric 'colleagues' he served alongside, making it hard for him to stand out.
However, Cheng Lian didn't blame heaven or others for this situation. To a large extent, this was due to Lu HaiKong's Flame Legion.
The Flame Legion was established ostensibly to cultivate the talents of warriors, but its true focus was to foster loyalty to Lu HaiKong and guide the warriors' thoughts positively.
Under the Flame Legion's guidance, Cheng Lian was determined to improve his strength to better serve Lu HaiKong. Despite his positive attitude, he still had some mixed emotions, especially when he saw Zhao Er, who was once weaker than him, rapidly surpassing him. Cheng Lian felt the urge to catch up.
So, Cheng Lian was one of the most diligent warriors under Lu HaiKong's command, frequently visiting the Flame Legion and the Hall of Spirits. In the Hall of Spirits, he challenged almost every available martial legacy, single-handedly acquiring the martial legacies of nearly ten people.
Cheng Lian knew his biggest weakness was the lack of a powerful martial legacy suited to him, so he desperately sought one.
Unfortunately, the more martial legacies he acquired, the deeper he fell into a bottleneck, unable to break through. Lu HaiKong noticed this and decided to include Cheng Lian in this expedition.
Lu HaiKong was taking a leap of faith, as Cheng Lian's problem was significant. Even if Lu HaiKong himself intervened to untangle Cheng Lian's convoluted martial understanding, it would still take a long time. What Lu HaiKong didn't expect was Cheng Lian's incredible luck.
When Cheng Lian opened the gateway, he found himself in a hall where a familiar figure quietly observed him.
Upon seeing the figure, Cheng Lian was stunned for a moment before turning around. Wasn't that figure himself?
Just as Cheng Lian regained his composure, the figure across from him charged forward...
(End of Chapter)
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