Chapter 853: The Harvest
Chapter 853: The Harvest
September 25, 2017
The battlefield was now a sight to behold, with the remains of the formidable Stone Statue Army scattered across the domain of the Outworld.
Stone Statue Legion (3000 Stone Statue Soldiers, 3 Stone Statue Generals, and 1 Stone Statue Commander
Stone Statue Cavalry Legion (1000 Stone Statue Cavalry, led by a Stone Statue Cavalry Commander
Stone Statue Infantry Legion (50,000 Stone Statue Infantry)
Lu HaiKong surveyed the second wave of monsters, a formidable force with a touch of extravagance. He was pleased with the composition of this wave, which, although slightly more elaborate than the first, posed no real challenge for him.
With the power he currently held, he was confident in his ability to handle this wave, especially with three days to prepare, a crucial window of time.
The construction of the Outworld City's walls was progressing, and even if they couldn't be fully erected within three days, Lu HaiKong could still use the trenches as a defensive measure.
Another point to consider was that within three days, Lu HaiKong's legions would have more troops in position, and even if the Outworld City's walls weren't fully established, he could still defend against the second wave.
"It seems this so-called monster's siege isn't much of a challenge, is it?" Lu HaiKong said with a relaxed smile. However, despite his words, he remained vigilant, maintaining a cautious approach towards this task.
Naturally, his caution was directed at the third wave of monsters, which, if unexpected, would likely be the key to the mission. He was confident in his ability to handle the third wave, which might be more powerful than the first and second waves, but he wasn't overly concerned.
Subsequently, Lu HaiKong shifted his attention from the system prompt to commanding his troops. As a military leader, he had many responsibilities to attend to.
Lu HaiKong wasn't overly concerned with the cleanup of the battlefield, as his opponents weren't ordinary humans.
The defeated Stone Statue Soldiers had turned into stone, quite literally, and it was a bit challenging to clean up. In this situation, Lu HaiKong decided to have his soldiers pile up the stone remains along the original trenches, creating a stone wall for defense.
This wall, when completed, was a sight to behold, but also somewhat eerie, resembling an art piece.
Lu HaiKong laughed it off, setting aside these unconventional thoughts, and continued to command his soldiers to clean up the battlefield and collect the spoils of war.
The spoils of this battle included more than just war experience and legendary treasure chests. The Stone Statue Generals and Commander had dropped some items as well.
The Stone Statue Soldiers didn't drop much, usually just gold or weapons, which Lu HaiKong might have valued in the past, but now he simply handed them over to Chen Ping for cataloging. Lu HaiKong was only interested in the items dropped by the Stone Statue Generals and Commander.
These four individuals were boss-level with a power level of 90, and they might have something special for Lu HaiKong.
The sight of the four bosses dropping items was impressive, but the content wasn't what Lu HaiKong had hoped for. Each of them dropped around 10,000 gold, which, while valuable, wasn't what he needed.
The scene was extravagant, but Lu HaiKong, already rich in gold, was more interested in other items.
Among the spoils were:
Thousand Layer Sword
Equipment Level: Legendary
Equipment Requirements: Strength 90, Inner Power 90
Equipment Skill: Thousand Layer Slash
Thousand Layer Slash: A special equipment skill, unleashing a powerful attack by channeling inner power.
Thousand Layer Shield Blueprint
Blueprint Level: Elite
Blueprint Understanding Requirements: Advanced Blacksmith and above
Blueprint Description: Upon understanding this blueprint, one can forge the Elite-level shield, Thousand Layer Shield.
General's Understanding Scroll: Copper Wall and Iron Wall
Item Type: Consumable/Mysterious Item
Item Description: Using this scroll grants a certain chance to understand the General's Skill, Copper Wall and Iron Wall.
Requirements: Strength 90
Commander's Understanding Scroll: My Army's Control
Item Type: Consumable/Mysterious Item
Item Description: Using this scroll grants a certain chance to understand the Commander's Skill, My Army's Control.
Requirements: Commander 90
These four items were the drops from the four boss-level Stone Statue Generals and Commander. While valuable, they weren't what Lu HaiKong was looking for.
Lu HaiKong had initially hoped to obtain a few Stone Statue Legion Summoning Orders from these bosses, but instead, he received:
Here's a potential continuation of the story:
As the guards rushed in, they found Dong Zhuo sprawled on the floor, stunned by the sudden force of He Hou's attack. The room fell into an awkward silence, with the guards unsure how to react to this unexpected turn of events.
He Hou, still seething with anger, straightened her dress and composed herself. "Take this... this brute away. I will not tolerate such insolence in my presence."
The guards, understanding the gravity of the situation, swiftly moved to restrain Dong Zhuo.
"Your Majesty, I... I apologize for my actions. I was... momentarily overcome by passion," Dong Zhuo stammered, his face flushed with embarrassment.
He Hou's eyes narrowed, her anger still simmering. "Your apology is noted, but your actions have crossed a line, General Dong. I suggest you remember your place and show the proper respect due to the Empress."
Dong Zhuo, aware of his misstep, bowed deeply. "Your Majesty, I understand. I will ensure my behavior aligns with the decorum befitting your esteemed presence."
As the guards escorted Dong Zhuo out, He Hou's mind raced. She had not anticipated Dong Zhuo's boldness, but she was determined to maintain her authority and dignity.
"General He Jin, I require your presence immediately," she called out, her voice carrying an air of command.
He Jin, who had been waiting outside, promptly entered the room. "Your Majesty, what is the matter?"
"General He Jin, I need your assistance in dealing with this... this situation," He Hou explained, her voice laced with frustration. "I want Dong Zhuo kept in line, and I need your military might to ensure he understands the consequences of his actions."
He Jin nodded, his eyes glinting with determination. "Your Majesty, I understand. I will ensure General Dong learns his lesson and respects your authority."
As He Jin and He Hou discussed the matter further, the tension in the room was palpable. He Jin, ever the loyal soldier, was determined to support He Hou and ensure Dong Zhuo understood the consequences of his actions.
Meanwhile, Dong Zhuo, still recovering from the shock of He Hou's attack, was escorted back to his quarters. He knew he had misjudged the situation, and now he faced the consequences of his boldness.
"General Dong Zhuo, you have overstepped your bounds," He Jin stated, his voice firm and commanding. "You will learn to respect the Empress and her authority, or face the consequences."
Dong Zhuo, humbled by the turn of events, bowed his head. "General He Jin, I understand. I will ensure my behavior aligns with the expectations of the Empress and the court."
As Dong Zhuo retreated to his quarters, He Jin turned to He Hou. "Your Majesty, I will ensure General Dong understands his place. Rest assured, I will maintain order and respect your authority."
He Hou, satisfied with He Jin's response, nodded. "General He Jin, I trust your judgment. I want General Dong to understand the consequences of his actions and the importance of respecting the Empress."
He Jin, ever the loyal soldier, bowed. "Your Majesty, I will ensure General Dong learns his lesson. I will not tolerate any disrespect towards you, my Empress."
As the day unfolded, the news of the altercation between He Hou and Dong Zhuo spread throughout the court, sparking whispers and discussions. He Jin, with his unwavering loyalty to He Hou, was determined to ensure Dong Zhuo's behavior was appropriately addressed.
Dong Zhuo, reflecting on his actions, understood the gravity of the situation. He knew he had misjudged He Hou's authority, and now he faced the consequences of his boldness.
"General Dong Zhuo, you have much to learn," He Jin stated, his voice carrying a weight of authority. "You will respect the Empress and her court, or face the consequences of your actions."
Dong Zhuo, humbled by the events, nodded. "General He Jin, I understand. I will ensure my behavior aligns with the expectations of the Empress and the court."
As the day progressed, He Jin ensured Dong Zhuo's actions were appropriately addressed, and the court's focus returned to the matters of state, with He Hou's authority firmly established.
(End of Chapter)
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