Chapter 902: Showdown with the Alliance
Chapter 902: Showdown with the Alliance
September 25, 2017
"Lu HaiKong, why didn't you stop Lu Bu from leaving? Is there something shameful that Dong Zhuo is hiding?"
In the camp of the princes, a warrior pointed his finger at Lu HaiKong's nose, questioning him.
This warrior was none other than Qu Yi, one of the few remaining generals under Yuan Shao.
At this moment, Qu Yi glared at Lu HaiKong with intense anger, as if he saw him as a stubborn fool.
Meanwhile, the warriors under Lu HaiKong's command and the warriors from the princes' camps all looked at Qu Yi with disdain, as if they were witnessing a simpleton.
Lu HaiKong's gaze rested on Qu Yi's face for a moment, focusing on his eyes.
Interestingly, in Qu Yi's eyes, Lu HaiKong saw unwavering determination, as if Qu Yi truly believed that Lu HaiKong had colluded with Dong Zhuo to let Lu Bu escape.
From Qu Yi's perspective, Lu HaiKong appeared to be a stubborn fool.
A pure fool, someone had told him that Lu HaiKong was a scheming villain, and he firmly believed it.
For such a stubborn fool, Lu HaiKong didn't bother to pay attention or consider teaching him a lesson.
"Who are you? Take him away!"
Lu HaiKong turned to leave without another word, his time was precious, and he had no intention of wasting it on this stubborn fool.
Before arriving, Lu HaiKong already knew that this alliance of princes could be formidable individually, but united, they were a messy muddle. However, he didn't anticipate them being this incompetent.
A Lu Bu, a Hua Xiong, and a Black Magic Army directly put this alliance in a tight spot.
If Lu HaiKong hadn't shown up, they might have eventually managed to get through this crisis, but it would have required a lot of chaos.
Such an alliance was bad enough before, but now that Lu HaiKong was here, he wasn't going to let them continue like this.
So, his immediate task was to consolidate this alliance.
He didn't plan to understand the alliance, nor did he have the time for it. Since he was here, a forceful consolidation would do.
However, just as Lu HaiKong was planning to take charge, Qu Yi once again confronted him.
"You can't leave! You haven't explained why you let Lu Bu go!" Qu Yi blocked Lu HaiKong's path, unrelenting.
Seeing this stubborn fool still refusing to back down, Lu HaiKong's patience wore thin. His eyes narrowed, and he stared coldly at Qu Yi, "I'll give you a chance to leave!"
"If you don't clarify things, you won't be able to..."
Before Qu Yi could finish his sentence, Lu HaiKong took action, delivering a swift slap to his face.
Qu Yi's face didn't change, and he thought Lu HaiKong was skinny and weak, how dare he hit him? Wasn't this asking for a beating?
Then, there was no more 'then.'
Qu Yi was directly slapped across the face, flying several meters before hitting the ground, unconscious. If not for his hand protecting his face at the critical moment, his face might have been disfigured.
No choice, who let this fool with a strength value of less than 90 confront Lu HaiKong?
After Lu HaiKong slapped Qu Yi unconscious, he didn't bother looking at him again. Instead, he led his subordinates Dian Wei and Zhao Er directly towards the princes' camp.
When Lu HaiKong arrived, the princes seemed to have already heard that Lu Bu had been driven away. They were preparing to return to their respective camps to check on their armies.
However, before they could act, Lu HaiKong blocked their path.
Upon Lu HaiKong's sudden appearance, the princes, whether NPCs or outsiders, were all startled.
Although not every prince had met Lu HaiKong, the world had advanced painting techniques, and almost everyone had seen Lu HaiKong's portrait. So, when they saw Lu HaiKong, this renowned existence, they almost instantly recognized him.
"How did Lu Bu suddenly retreat? It must be because Lu HaiKong is here."
Among all the princes, Cao Cao was perhaps the first to react, and he was the first to speak. But when he saw Lu HaiKong, he immediately approached him.
However, Lu HaiKong didn't take Cao Cao's subtle flattery, maintaining a stoic expression. His gaze lingered on Cao Cao for a moment.
At this time, someone approached Yuan Shao and whispered in his ear. Yuan Shao's face changed drastically, and his gaze towards Lu HaiKong, which had been somewhat uneasy, turned icy cold. It was clear that Yuan Shao had heard the news of Lu HaiKong knocking Qu Yi unconscious with a single slap.
Chapter: The Rise of a New Leader
Lu HaiKong stood tall in the grand hall, his gaze sweeping across the gathered lords, finally settling on Yuan Shao. The atmosphere in the hall was tense, as if everyone held their breath, anticipating Lu HaiKong's next move.
Yuan Shao, sensing Lu HaiKong's scrutiny, felt a surge of heat rush to his head. He clenched his teeth, knowing that whatever Lu HaiKong said next, he wouldn't be able to respond.
But Lu HaiKong's next words were cold and calculated, "So, you think you're fit to be the leader of this alliance? Just look at this so-called alliance. Is there any unity among you? Your supplies are disorganized, your troops are not coordinated, and each of you is like a hungry wolf. Together, you're nothing but a pack of rabid dogs."
"With your current state, you think you can take on Dong Zhuo? Are you even playing the game of 'Lords Against Dong Zhuo'? Do you know Dong Zhuo's strength? In your current condition, facing Dong Zhuo is like seeking death."
Lu HaiKong pointed at Yuan Shao, his voice cold and steady. "You've said a lot, but do you really want to be the leader? If you have the guts, then be the leader. See if they agree with you."
Yuan Shao, despite his anger, was surprised when Lu HaiKong actually agreed.
"Since the current leader is stepping down, I, Lu HaiKong, will put myself forward to be the leader. Who agrees and who disagrees?"
(End of Chapter)
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