Chapter 908: The Siege of Hu Lao Pass
Chapter 908: The Siege of Hu Lao Pass
September 25, 2017
At the Hu Lao Pass, the gateway to Luoyang, the capital of the empire.
Lu HaiKong returned to the military camp of the Alliance, and the eyes of the gathered lords fixed upon him with a slight change in their gaze.
After the recent conversation with Dong Zhuo, Lu HaiKong's demeanor further solidified the image of a madman in the eyes of the lords. They no longer feared him; instead, they were filled with anger.
'You say you want to challenge Dong Zhuo, the leader of the Alliance, because he unfairly injured your wife? How will the world view you as a leader? How will the Alliance view you?'
'You say you want to challenge Dong Zhuo, but you won't even be able to take down this pass. You're not even bringing siege weapons; you want to break through in thirty minutes?'
'Who will give you the confidence? Who will give you the courage to say such things? This is madness! Do you want to die?'
Lu HaiKong's behavior at this moment almost drove the lords to explode with anger. If it weren't for the fact that they couldn't physically defeat him, Lu HaiKong would have been torn apart by the lords right then and there.
Despite their hatred and desire to tear him apart, Lu HaiKong completely ignored their anger. Among the gathered lords, Lu HaiKong's gaze became piercing, sweeping across the entire assembly.
'Trust me, I can win this battle.'
These words from Lu HaiKong, spoken with absolute seriousness, gave off a sense of reliability. However, this was merely a feeling.
The lords did not buy into Lu HaiKong's assurance, as in their eyes, they couldn't see even a glimmer of hope for victory in this battle.
Facing an impregnable fortress and elite defending troops, the lords were at a loss. They didn't know how they could possibly take the pass without siege weapons.
In this situation, no matter how seriously Lu HaiKong acted, the lords were not convinced. They wouldn't fall for Lu HaiKong's act; it was simply impossible. They wouldn't willingly follow Lu HaiKong's lead in this madness.
However, despite their reluctance, they had no choice but to comply. In their hands lay the fate of the Alliance, and Lu HaiKong, the master of the Alliance, declared that he would fight this battle, and there was no opposing him.
As both sides stood in a near stalemate, Lu HaiKong gave Dong Zhuo thirty minutes.
When the thirty minutes were up, Dong Zhuo's side, of course, showed no signs of movement. Although Dong Zhuo feared Lu HaiKong, he didn't fear him enough to move at the mere words of Lu HaiKong.
Moreover, Dong Zhuo didn't believe that Lu HaiKong could actually take the pass.
Within the Alliance camp, as Chen Ping whispered the time in Lu HaiKong's ear, Lu HaiKong's entire demeanor changed.
In this chapter, Zhang Wei, the formidable and domineering leader, undergoes a subtle transformation, becoming a commanding general. His troops, once cowed by his presence, now stand ready to follow his orders.
Facing this situation, the group of lords, especially their soldiers, are eager to act, but they've been unable to stop Zhang Wei's advance. Today, will they finally take action?
The answer is evident as the lords watch, Zhang Wei's dragon energy stirs, and a terrifying aura emerges.
"By my command, begin the siege!"
Zhang Wei's order silences the intimidated lords, and he promptly takes charge at the pre-prepared command center, directing the siege.
The lords, though anxious, have no choice but to watch as Zhang Wei's army, under his will, slowly begins the assault.
Zhang Wei's ability to control the alliance is not active but passive, meaning the entire alliance army follows his lead.
Despite the soldiers' dissatisfaction with Zhang Wei's command, they have no choice but to begin the siege.
In Chapter 16, the version of Zhang Wei's story is captivating!
Meanwhile, at Tiger Trap Pass...
The lords, initially intimidated by the nearly million-strong alliance army, soon realize their fears were unfounded.
However, as the alliance army starts the siege, their fears quickly dissipate.
The soldiers at Tiger Trap Pass discover that the alliance army is indeed a disorganized rabble.
In this situation, Dong Zhuo's soldiers show no fear. As the alliance army begins their assault, the lords' soldiers, initially hesitant, now feel a sense of relief.
This relief turns into joy as the alliance army, under the onslaught of the city's defenses, begins to fall.
The lords, witnessing the alliance army being mowed down like grass, feel a mix of pain and frustration. Some grieve for the fallen soldiers, others worry about their own troops, and some fear for their own lives.
In contrast, Dong Zhuo and his advisor, Li Ru, feel a sense of satisfaction.
This effortless and enjoyable crushing of the alliance army is a stark contrast to the lords' struggles.
Is this the army led by Zhang Wei? Is this the army he vowed to defeat? How could they be so incompetent?
At Tiger Trap Pass, the temporary commander, Xu Rong, smirks, "I thought this would be a difficult battle, but it seems it might be easier than I imagined. So, the so-called Heavenly General Zhang Wei is not that impressive after all."
As the lords and their soldiers express disappointment and scorn towards Zhang Wei, some remain vigilant, especially towards Zhang Wei's target, Dong Zhuo and his advisor, Li Ru.
Among those still vigilant, is Zhang Wei's intended target, Dong Zhuo. Despite the alliance army's incompetence, Dong Zhuo remains cautious, well aware that his formidable enemy won't be so easily defeated.
In fact, as the alliance army falls to the pass's defenses, Zhang Wei's expression remains confident, a smile playing on his lips. And as the alliance soldiers die in increasing numbers, when certain specialized troops reach their designated positions, Zhang Wei's smile widens, "The real battle is about to begin!"
(End of Chapter)
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