Chapter 854: The Second Wave Arrives
Chapter 854: The Second Wave Arrives
September 25, 2017
It's often said that women, especially beautiful ones, are untrustworthy, as they can deceive others more easily.
From the moment Dong Zhuo stepped into He Jin's bedroom, Empress He had no intention of seducing him; it was purely because she knew that feeding his greed would be futile.
Empress He was no ordinary woman; she wouldn't surrender control to others, and she wouldn't offer her body in exchange for an uncertain outcome. In Empress He's view, this was the most foolish thing to do.
Hence, the events that unfolded today began with Empress He's order to capture Dong Zhuo and detain him within the palace.
Empress He didn't even glance at Dong Zhuo, who was still reeling from the Phoenix Shadow Strike, as she directly ordered his arrest.
She didn't intend to kill him at this moment, as his death would cause chaos in Luoyang. So, she had to keep him alive, at least until she regained control of the situation.
Following Empress He's command, several hundred Imperial Guards divided into groups of ten and pounced on Dong Zhuo like wolves.
At this moment, Dong Zhuo appeared slightly pathetic, buried under the rubble of the wall that had collapsed from the Phoenix Shadow Strike.
As the ten Imperial Guards approached the rubble, Dong Zhuo, who was buried, suddenly stood up.
Ignoring the guards surrounding him, Dong Zhuo's eyes burned with determination as he stared at Empress He.
"Your Majesty, what do you intend?"
Empress He's eyebrows furrowed slightly, sensing a power from Dong Zhuo that made her feel uncomfortable. However, given the current situation, Lu HaiKong had already taken action, so there was nothing more to say.
Empress He waved her hand, and another Phoenix Shadow appeared, attacking Dong Zhuo from both the front and back.
In this pincer attack, Dong Zhuo's eyes flashed with a hint of fear, and with a stomp of his foot, a terrifying aura erupted, causing the guards around him to be blown away. Although Dong Zhuo didn't carry a sword, a black longsword suddenly appeared in his hand.
"Break for me!"
Dong Zhuo's violent slash shattered the Phoenix Shadow behind him, and as the Phoenix Shadow from the front struck him.
Empress He's Phoenix Shadow, though it appeared dreamlike, possessed unimaginable offensive power. Dong Zhuo, hit by the strike, was sent flying several meters away, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
However, after being hit by Empress He's attack, Dong Zhuo managed to escape from her bedroom.
What could be seen was that as Dong Zhuo left Empress He's bedroom, Empress He's continuous attacks stopped, and her beautiful face instantly turned cold.
"Chase him! He must not escape the palace!"
Empress He urgently ordered, and although the Imperial Guards' response was swift, they had already lost their best chance. By the time Dong Zhuo left her bedroom, Empress He's attempt to capture him had essentially failed.
As Dong Zhuo fled from her bedroom, he didn't seem to have the ability to fight back, and although he was severely injured by the strike, his movements were somewhat restricted.
But before the Imperial Guards could surround Dong Zhuo, a formidable tiger-like warrior holding a halberd leaped forward.
"Don't harm my lord!"
With a roar, Lu Bu arrived, and with a sweep of his halberd, he scattered the ten Imperial Guards.
In the face of the Three Kingdoms' top warrior, the Imperial Guards were no match, and within just a few minutes of his arrival, Lu Bu had swept away the hundred or so guards surrounding Dong Zhuo.
Lu Bu's arrival also meant that Empress He's attempt to capture Dong Zhuo had thoroughly failed.
After Lu Bu disposed of the Imperial Guards, he was about to charge into Empress He's bedroom to seek revenge for Dong Zhuo. Dong Zhuo quickly grabbed him, "Brother Lu, don't be impulsive. You're no match for her in her bedroom."
Dong Zhuo said, glancing at Empress He, who stood outside her bedroom with a calm and deep gaze. He pulled Lu Bu and turned to leave.
In reality, if Dong Zhuo truly fought for his life, he might not be able to defeat Empress He. But at this moment, he didn't feel the need.
Moreover, the ultimate issue wasn't whether Dong Zhuo could defeat Empress He or not, but now that they had already torn apart, what should they do next was the question.
In the vast grasslands, a city rises from the earth.
Something major has happened in Luoyang, but Lu HaiKong remains unaware, nor does he care to know.
After all, the outcome is already predetermined, and the process is of no importance to Lu HaiKong; what matters most to him right now is the construction of the Outer City.
In the blink of an eye, three days have passed, and the second wave of monster legions is about to descend upon the city. Lu HaiKong is in the midst of bustling preparations.
During these three days, Lu HaiKong's troops have gradually arrived. Currently, Pan Feng's Elite Legion and Gao Shun's Vanguard Legion, being equipped with defensive gear, move relatively slowly. The rest of the troops have mostly arrived.
The 1691 version is indeed correct!
Wen Chou and Gao Lan's two data NPC legions, along with a third legion of a similar size, composed of mountain bandit knife-wielders, spear-bearers, and archers, have also arrived. Lu HaiKong's forces now number over 50,000, roughly matching the size of the second wave of monsters.
Although the numbers are balanced, Lu HaiKong's side clearly holds an overwhelming advantage in terms of combat power.
Of course, while Lu HaiKong has the upper hand in combat, he also has some disadvantages in certain areas, such as his defensive line.
The Outer City constructed by Lu HaiKong is built on the grasslands, and its surroundings are mostly flat, allowing enemies to attack from all four directions.
Over the past twenty days, Lu HaiKong has made numerous arrangements, but in reality, he has only completed the front, left, right, and rear defenses. If the enemy were to attack from the front, Lu HaiKong would undoubtedly have an easier time. But if they were to come from the right or rear, Lu HaiKong would be in trouble.
However, this is not Lu HaiKong's biggest concern. What truly worries him is the possibility of the enemy splitting their forces, attacking from multiple directions.
In that case, the right and rear defenses would undoubtedly require attention. During these three days, while the Outer City has been under construction, its walls have only just begun to take shape, with the foundation barely completed and not even an inch of height, providing no defensive benefit.
If Lu HaiKong fails to defend a certain direction, and the enemy breaches the Outer City, it won't matter much to Lu HaiKong whether they destroy the city's core or other buildings.
The delay in construction, even if it means Lu HaiKong might have to pay for the Outer City, is a significant problem. If the delay causes the third wave to arrive before the walls are built, that would be a real disaster.
To prevent this, Lu HaiKong has not only rushed the construction of the Outer City's right and rear defenses but also arranged for their protection.
The front defense is assigned to Zhao Er, the left to Wen Chou, and the rear to Gao Lan. Lu HaiKong himself leads 20,000 data NPC soldiers to guard the right side, while the Black Wind Legion stands in the center, ready to provide support at any moment.
Of course, this arrangement is not set in stone. After the monsters arrive, Lu HaiKong and his forces will adjust their defenses accordingly, reducing or reinforcing as needed.
As Lu HaiKong and his troops bustle with preparations, the third day arrives in an instant.
The system is always punctual, and at the appointed time, it promptly provides Lu HaiKong with a notification.
"The second wave of attack legions will arrive in one hour. Please prepare your defenses!"
Lu HaiKong has been anticipating this message, and as soon as it arrives, he immediately sends out scouts.
The arrival of the legions is preceded by signs, and through these signs, Lu HaiKong can determine the approximate location of the incoming attack.
The system's one-hour notice is not intended for Lu HaiKong to prepare defenses but rather to adjust his defensive formation.
Lu HaiKong is well aware of this and flexibly adapts his strategy. However, Lu HaiKong's scouts quickly return with a piece of news: there are signs in all four directions, and the scale of these signs appears similar.
Well, with this news, Lu HaiKong's plan to adjust his defensive formation is now in jeopardy.
(End of Chapter)
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