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Chapter 911: The Battle of Hu Lao Guan
Chapter 911: The Battle of Hu Lao Guan
Zhang Mancheng, the Strategist
Zhang Mancheng, a brilliant strategist and the right-hand man of Lu HaiKong, had reached the ripe age of 90 during the Yellow Turban Rebellion. Despite his advanced years, he had not lost his edge, and his strategic prowess remained unparalleled. While he hadn't had the chance to showcase his skills in actual combat, it didn't mean he was idle.
Perhaps due to his connection with the Yellow Turban rebels, Zhang Mancheng's strategist attribute had increased significantly. In this world, attributes were everything, and his strategist attribute had reached an astonishing 95, with a deeper understanding of the 'War as Chess' attribute.
During the Yellow Turban Rebellion, through continuous learning and experience, Zhang Mancheng's strategist attribute had grown stronger. Now, his strategist attribute was at an elite level, and his understanding of the 'War as Chess' attribute had deepened.
It was this deepened understanding that, when Dong Zhuo arrived with Lu Bu, didn't shock Zhang Mancheng; instead, it filled him with anticipation.
As Dong Zhuo and his group moved through the army, their overwhelming presence was evident. Zhang Mancheng's eyes gleamed with determination, his face showing a desire to test his skills.
The Battle Commences
Lu HaiKong, witnessing this scene, hesitated for a moment. Instead of immediately taking action, he chose to observe, focusing on the situation at Hu Lao Guan.
The attacking forces intensified their assault, and Hu Lao Guan was on the verge of falling to Zhang Mancheng. Just then, a towering demonic aura rose from the alliance army, shocking everyone.
This demonic aura was powerful, and it caused a slight fluctuation in Zhang Mancheng's 'War as Chess' attribute.
"I'll behead him myself if he's so bold as to continue the assault," Dong Zhuo smirked, his eyes fixed on Zhang Mancheng.
Dong Zhuo's Arrival
Dong Zhuo's arrival with Lu Bu and his group had put immense pressure on the alliance army. Especially when Dong Zhuo's aura erupted, many of the lords' faces turned pale.
They had always assumed Lu Bu was Dong Zhuo's strongest warrior, and his aura alone, was enough to make their hearts tremble.
What they didn't expect was that when Dong Zhuo's aura burst forth, it seemed no less powerful than Lu Bu's, and even hinted at a strength surpassing Lu Bu's post-demonification.
Despite Dong Zhuo's group consisting of only seven people, they gave the lords a sense of facing a massive army.
As Dong Zhuo and his group moved through the army, many of the lords turned pale, their faces showing fear.
"Quickly, send warriors to stop Dong Zhuo! We can't let him disrupt the alliance leader!"
Everyone knew that if Dong Zhuo reached the battlefield and killed the strategist directing the battle, the battle would be as good as lost. So, they urgently ordered their warriors to stop Dong Zhuo.
However, at this moment, the command of the army belonged to Lu HaiKong, and without his permission, no one dared to act.
Lu HaiKong's Concern
Lu HaiKong, witnessing Dong Zhuo's overwhelming aura, was slightly worried. Dong Zhuo's aura, at this moment, was a force to be reckoned with, and ordinary soldiers couldn't stop him. Lu HaiKong glanced at Zhang Mancheng.
"Should I intervene and stop them?"
"No need, my lord. This battle is my once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be the absolute protagonist!" Zhang Mancheng smiled, exuding absolute confidence.
Zhang Mancheng's Action
After this conversation, Zhang Mancheng finally took action. With his Heaven's Eye Technique, he could see that as he waved his hand, the power floating above the alliance army, which had been insubstantial, began to condense.
Lu HaiKong's pupils constricted as he witnessed this scene. Despite always having a high opinion of Zhang Mancheng's attribute, he had underestimated it once again.
Lu HaiKong had thought that Zhang Mancheng's attribute could, at most, unleash the full power of the alliance army. But now, he realized it was far more powerful, almost to the point of being abnormal.
To be able to instantly gather the scattered power of the army and unleash its full might was indeed abnormal.
To be able to condense the power of seven warriors with a strength of 90 or above, and even two with a strength of 100 or above, was truly abnormal.
The power of a million troops gathered together, an overwhelming force that could not be stopped. In the face of such might, even the formidable warriors of the coalition army found themselves at a disadvantage. The third strike, a terrifying display of power, was about to be unleashed, and the coalition army braced for impact.
"Prepare for the final blow!" As these words rang out, the air above the coalition army crackled with electricity. A figure stood amidst the coalition army, their eyes gleaming with determination.
"This battle is my game, and in my game, you follow my rules. Those who dare defy my rules will face punishment!" With these words, the figure's eyes flashed with cold determination, and a thunderous roar echoed through the air, targeting the coalition army.
The coalition army, sensing the impending doom, rushed towards the safety of Hu Lao Pass. But their speed was no match for the power that had gathered above them. No matter how fast they ran, they couldn't outrun the impending disaster.
"This is the end!" The figure, known as Zhang Mancheng, laughed coldly, ready to deliver the final strike. But as he prepared to unleash it, his face turned pale, and a mouthful of blood sprayed out.
As Zhang Mancheng spat out blood, the terrifying third strike that had gathered above them dissipated. The coalition army, though stunned, had no time to dwell on this as they rushed towards the safety of the fortress.
Lu Bu, sensing the urgency, raised his head and saw the approaching army. Without hesitation, he ordered his men to lower a rope from the fortress walls.
The coalition army, numbering in the hundreds of thousands, was a force to be reckoned with. Without the interference of top-tier warriors, they swiftly climbed up the fortress walls and poured into Hu Lao Pass.
However, despite their successful entry, Dong Zhuo had already sustained serious injuries. With their leader wounded, the coalition army's morale took a hit, and they no longer had the heart to continue fighting.
After entering the fortress, Li Ru gave the order to retreat, and the entire army began to withdraw from Hu Lao Pass. They abandoned the once-mighty fortress, leaving it behind without a second thought.
As they retreated, Zhang Mancheng, the mastermind behind this operation, finally succumbed to his injuries. He coughed up blood, and the coalition army, which had just conquered Hu Lao Pass, scattered once again...
(End of Chapter)
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