Chapter 772: Capture
Chapter 772: Capture
September 25, 2017
As everyone witnessed Lu HaiKong swinging the Savage Axe in his hand, their first thought was, 'This guy is asking for trouble!'
It was a force-breaking dragon with a strength of over 100. With just one swipe of its tail, Lu HaiKong should have been running for his life, but instead, he chose to confront it head-on. Was he seeking death?
As expected, the moment Lu HaiKong's Savage Axe clashed with the dragon's tail, he was sent flying by the force of the impact.
The dragon's tail, upon contact with Lu HaiKong's axe, caused the ground within a radius of several meters to crack instantly, even though it was near the Frosty Pool where the land was damp. A cloud of dust rose, revealing the immense power of the dragon's strike.
Everyone thought that Lu HaiKong's direct confrontation would surely result in severe injury, if not death.
However, the outcome was far beyond the expectations of the wandering practitioners. Although Lu HaiKong was swept away by the dragon's tail, he didn't seem to have suffered any harm.
In reality, Lu HaiKong never intended to clash with the dragon directly. Despite his formidable strength, he knew he was still no match for such a powerful creature.
From the beginning, Lu HaiKong had planned to divert the dragon's force. The reason for the loud noise when the dragon's tail swept across was that Lu HaiKong had deflected most of its power.
Lu HaiKong, after being swept away, landed safely without any sign of struggle or difficulty.
Once he landed, Lu HaiKong's eyes flashed with determination.
"So, this is your answer, huh? Alright, I've received your answer, and now we shall officially engage in battle!" Lu HaiKong declared, raising his Savage Axe with one hand.
Just as the dragon was about to pounce on Lu HaiKong, three piercing sounds of breaking through the air echoed.
At that moment, the wandering practitioners on the opposite hilltop could clearly see that as Lu HaiKong raised his Savage Axe, three colossal ballistae, each over a thousand meters away on a highland near the Frosty Pool, fired simultaneously.
Three arrows, each two to three meters long and as thick as a bowl, shot directly towards the dragon.
These ballistae were the result of a collaborative effort between Lu HaiKong's blacksmith and carpenter camps, producing large, exceptional-grade weapons. Their power was almost inhuman, with each arrow possessing the force of a full-strength strike from a martial general with a strength of 95.
The simultaneous barrage of three arrows caused the dragon to hesitate in its charge towards Lu HaiKong.
The dragon paused, then roared, and as the three arrows approached, a water-blue shield rose before it, blocking the arrows and rendering them motionless.
At that moment, Lu HaiKong's eyes narrowed, and he placed his Savage Axe aside, swiftly drawing the Swift Wolf Moon Bow and firing an arrow towards the dragon.
The dragon paid no heed to Lu HaiKong's arrow, as it could easily sense its inferior power compared to the previous ballistae. With its water shield capable of blocking even the ballistae's arrows, it had no fear of Lu HaiKong's feeble attempt.
However, what the dragon didn't know was that the crucial part of Lu HaiKong's attack wasn't the arrow he fired but the glowing eyes that launched it.
After half a year of exploration, Lu HaiKong had discovered that his Heavenly Eye Technique not only allowed him to appraise items and perceive the flaws in his enemies' martial arts but also discern the weaknesses in their spells.
The dragon before him was clearly young, not even fully grown, and it only knew how to use its strength without truly understanding it. This ignorance was its downfall.
Lu HaiKong's arrow easily pierced the dragon's water-blue shield.
In an instant, the dragon's shield began to shake violently, on the verge of collapse.
Just then, seven of the ten colossal ballistae behind Lu HaiKong fired simultaneously.
Seven vicious arrows struck the dragon's shield from different directions, shattering it into pieces. Moments later, seven small ice-blue bloodstains appeared on the dragon's body, marking the conclusion of the first round between Lu HaiKong and the dragon.
The dragon, having never experienced such damage before, roared in fury, its eyes turning completely red as it howled towards the sky.
In that instant, the enraged dragon charged towards Lu HaiKong with unparalleled speed, like a bolt of lightning.
Lu HaiKong, prepared for this, swung his Savage Axe, smashing it into the ground just before the dragon's pounce. His formidable power caused the ground to explode, shattering rocks into a torrent of debris that rushed towards the dragon.
As Lu Hai Kong launched his attack, the dragon showed no fear and continued its furious charge, eyes wide open, determined to break through the torrent of boulders.
But as it surged forward, Lu Hai Kong had already vanished from sight.
Lu Hai Kong's previous axe strike, more than an offensive move, was a strategic maneuver to use the recoil from hitting the ground to propel himself away.
With the force of the impact and the cover of dust, Lu Hai Kong effortlessly reached the edge of the forest outside the Frosty Pool, calmly observing the dragon.
Although the fight proceeded as Lu Hai Kong had anticipated, with the dragon clearly at a disadvantage, the dragon's performance revealed some unexpected abilities.
The dragon's strength was comparable, aligning with Lu Hai Kong's initial assessment.
Despite possessing a formidable 100 Strength, the dragon's physical and magical prowess were both astonishingly terrifying.
However, it seemed a bit inexperienced, not fully grasping the potential of its physical and magical powers.
This clearly indicated that it was not a transformed serpent but a dragon from birth, likely still young and inexperienced.
What surprised Lu Hai Kong was the dragon's exceptional regenerative abilities. The seven crossbow bolts he had fired earlier were now expelled, and the seven bowl-sized wounds were slowly healing, suggesting a rapid recovery.
With such formidable strength and regenerative abilities, Lu Hai Kong realized that capturing this dragon would require more effort than anticipated.
As Lu Hai Kong watched the dragon, it, too, became aware of his presence.
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Upon spotting Lu Hai Kong, the dragon let out an angry roar and charged towards him once more.
Witnessing the dragon's charge, the wandering practitioners on the distant hill couldn't help but break into a cold sweat.
Their concern was not for Lu Hai Kong but for the giant trap hidden in the forest. They didn't want the dragon to stumble into it.
Unfortunately, their worries were in vain, as the dragon was too far away to notice their anxiety or concern.
The furious dragon, upon spotting Lu Hai Kong, charged without hesitation, colliding head-on with Lu Hai Kong.
Lu Hai Kong, without a moment's hesitation, turned and fled.
The dragon, seeing the panicked two-legged beast, felt a surge of triumph and charged with renewed vigor.
Before the dragon could react, Lu Hai Kong disappeared from its sight, and the dragon collided head-on with a large net.
The dragon had noticed the net earlier but underestimated its strength, assuming it could easily break through.
Confidently, the dragon charged, determined to smash through the net and teach the two-legged beast a lesson.
The collision did tear the net, but its resilience exceeded the dragon's expectations. The impact nearly broke its spine.
Although the dragon managed to tear the net, only its head passed through, and before the rest of its body could follow, it felt its tail seized by a terrifying force.
As the dragon turned to investigate, the net enveloped it entirely.
Simultaneously, over a hundred five-meter-tall Ironclad Generals emerged, encircling the dragon.
These generals, armed with spears, showed no mercy, piercing the dragon repeatedly.
Despite the dragon's formidable defense, the combined might of over a hundred Automaton Beasts with Strength 80 and attack power nearing 90 was overwhelming.
After several strikes, the dragon collapsed, immobilized, and was captured by Lu Hai Kong's net without any resistance.
Witnessing this from several kilometers away, the wandering practitioners were stunned. How could this weakling capture the dragon? It seemed too easy.
The dragon, with its Strength over 100, should have put up more of a fight.
The wandering practitioners felt cheated and cursed the dragon as useless.
However, at this moment, a practitioner with the ability to use items noticed something peculiar.
"Look!"
(End of Chapter)
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