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Chapter 769: Slaughtering the Dragon (1)
Chapter 769: Slaughtering the Dragon (1)
September 25, 2017
After the war on the Grasslands concluded, Lu HaiKong's Bingzhou had been in a continuous state of development.
Although there were minor conflicts with Gongsun Zan's forces, these issues were quickly resolved by Lu HaiKong's overwhelming might.
With no external factors hindering progress, Lu HaiKong's Bingzhou underwent rapid growth. On one hand, he consolidated control over Bingzhou, while on the other, he reaped the benefits gained from the war on the Grasslands.
Simultaneously, with the establishment of the Military Council and Xun You's return, Lu HaiKong officially handed over this department to him, allowing it to commence operations.
The creation of the Military Council marked the beginning of Lu HaiKong's separation of military and political affairs.
Inevitably, there were some bumps along the way, but overall, everything was moving in a positive direction.
Time flew by, and before Lu HaiKong knew it, it was the year 186. Four years had passed since he arrived in this world.
However, at the beginning of this year, Lu HaiKong had little time to reminisce about the passing of time and his growth over the years.
The end of the year was a busy time for Lu HaiKong. On one hand, he had to manage various military and political affairs in Bingzhou, and on the other, he finally organized the long-awaited celebration, participated in the Hall of Spirits ceremony at the beginning of the year, and conducted year-end summaries and rewards for his military and political officials. With so much on his plate, Lu HaiKong barely had time to catch his breath.
As a result, although Lu HaiKong had made substantial preparations for the dragon slaying, he had no choice but to temporarily put it on hold.
Fortunately, Lu HaiKong had previously obtained a mineral deposit from Gongsun Zan, which prevented his blacksmith camp from coming to a halt and saved him from spending a significant amount of money.
While Lu HaiKong was busy with various tasks, some wandering practitioners in Bingzhou were frequently meeting and plotting something.
Although Lu HaiKong's preparations were discreet, his frequent transportation of supplies and equipment to Yunzhong County caught the attention of some wandering practitioners. Some were curious about Lu HaiKong's actions and wondered what was so special about Yunzhong County that he was being so cautious.
Driven by curiosity, some wandering practitioners ventured towards Yunzhong County and, to their surprise, discovered the location of a mineral vein.
If it were just the discovery of a mineral vein, these practitioners wouldn't have paid much attention. They would have quickly dismissed it, as such veins held no value for them. Even if Lu HaiKong had discovered a gold vein, they wouldn't have been too interested.
However, fate had other plans. Someone unexpectedly stumbled upon a deep pool in the mineral vein and, at the same time, discovered the presence of a dragon. This finding immediately caused a stir among the wandering practitioners.
For many, this world was like a game, and in games, what attracted people the most were instances, treasure chests, and bosses.
The appearance of a dragon boss, which had never been seen before, naturally piqued the strong interest of these wandering practitioners. In such a situation, a large number of them began to flock towards the mineral vein.
Within a few days, over a thousand wandering practitioners gathered at the mineral vein, forming dozens or even hundreds of small groups, all with the intention of taking on the boss.
These practitioners were focused on the boss fight and didn't care that this was Lu HaiKong's territory or that the boss was of interest to him. They were determined to take on the boss, regardless of Lu HaiKong's reaction.
Admittedly, Lu HaiKong's strength and influence were formidable, and they knew they couldn't defeat him. However, they weren't overly intimidated by Lu HaiKong.
After all, it wouldn't be easy for Lu HaiKong to target these wandering practitioners. If he sent troops to hunt them down, they could easily escape into the mountains, making it challenging for Lu HaiKong to capture them. If they were pursued too relentlessly, they could simply flee beyond Bingzhou, out of Lu HaiKong's reach.
Initially, Lu HaiKong was furious at this situation and almost ordered his troops to wipe out the group of wandering practitioners.
However, upon further consideration, he realized that these practitioners were willing to serve as guinea pigs for him. Lu HaiKong didn't mind them taking the lead in testing the dragon's strength.
...
Bingzhou, outside Yunzhong County, within the mineral vein.
Thousands of wandering practitioners had gathered, forming dozens or even hundreds of small groups. Some groups had over a hundred members, while others had only a few.
These thousands of practitioners had been there for four to five days, and their numbers continued to grow as more practitioners arrived. This once spacious mineral vein now felt slightly crowded due to the influx of people.
Although these wandering practitioners had gathered here with the intention of hunting the dragon, the environment and the sheer number of practitioners inevitably led to friction and conflicts. Within just a few days, several clashes had occurred, the largest of which resulted in the deaths of dozens of people.
Among the practitioners, there were also those with dark and sinister intentions.
They hadn't come for the dragon but for the other practitioners. After arriving, they seamlessly blended in, appearing honest and trustworthy. But given the chance, they would strike, killing and robbing without hesitation.
In just a few days, dozens had fallen victim to these dark practitioners.
Given the circumstances, Lu HaiKong genuinely feared these individuals might get themselves killed before even laying a finger on the dragon. As a result, he immediately dispatched Zhang Daoyi to take charge and manage the situation.
Zhang Daoyi was indeed capable. Within a day of his arrival, he visited several large teams, swiftly uniting the scattered practitioners into a temporary alliance and establishing a preliminary order.
Zhang Daoyi's ability to accomplish this much in such a short time was indeed impressive, but it was also true that the practitioners had shared interests and desires.
With the temporary alliance formed and initial order established, the situation at the mine improved significantly.
Conflicts were mediated, and even those with sinister intentions reduced their activities. However, this alliance was only temporary, and issues were bound to arise over time. Moreover, when Zhang Daoyi had arrived, he had explicitly conveyed Lu HaiKong's message, giving them only ten days.
If they could capture the dragon within ten days, Lu HaiKong wouldn't object to their actions. But after ten days, regardless of the outcome, they had to disband and leave.
Many scoffed at Lu HaiKong's ultimatum, but none dared to take it lightly. After Zhang Daoyi's arrival, the practitioners swiftly sprang into action.
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Despite forming a temporary alliance and taking action, these practitioners, each from their small groups, lacked any real coordination or understanding.
Each had their own interests and desires, inevitably leading to various conflicts and obstacles throughout the process.
Zhang Daoyi, overseeing this process, was nearly exhausted, finding it incredibly challenging to unite these individuals, each with their sinister intentions.
Fortunately, on the fifth day after Zhang Daoyi's arrival, the practitioners finally initiated their first joint operation against the dragon.
This was everyone's first encounter with a dragon boss, so they proceeded with caution, hesitant to engage directly. Initially, they sent various automaton beasts and puppets to test the waters.
However, the practitioners, lacking Lu HaiKong's wealth, had limited resources. Among the thousands, only a few dozen possessed automaton beasts, and many cherished them too much to deploy. In the end, only a dozen or so strength-50 or 60 automaton beasts took action.
Their plan was to use these beasts to lure the dragon out, but they hadn't anticipated that once sent into the frosty pool, the beasts never resurfaced. This turn of events was rather embarrassing.
Zhang Daoyi witnessed over two or three thousand practitioners huddled near the frosty pool for an entire day, none daring to make the first move, fearing a swift end at the dragon's jaws.
Observing this, Zhang Daoyi couldn't help but scoff. Was this group of people even capable of battling a boss?
Zhang Daoyi understood that their first attempt was likely futile. Given the current situation, it was doubtful they could capture the dragon within ten days, let alone engage it once.
Zhang Daoyi wasn't concerned about their ability to confront the dragon but rather that their fear would keep them from acting at all.
This could potentially become a problem for Lu HaiKong.
However, just as Zhang Daoyi was having these concerns, a massive dragon emerged from the depths of the frosty pool.
After surfacing, the dragon's massive head paused, seemingly sensing the many unpleasant scents nearby. It then opened its mouth wide and let out a roar.
The dragon's roar, like that of a bull, was even more intense and savage, carrying a terrifying power.
As the roar echoed, over half of the thousands present spewed fresh blood on the spot.
The sheer force of the roar left everyone's faces pale with fear...
(End of Chapter)
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