Chapter 922: The Interrupted Fate
Chapter 922: The Interrupted Fate
September 25th, 2017
Just a few minutes ago, in the Luoyang Imperial Palace, at the location where Princess San had appeared.
Zhang Wei, alone, arrived at the scene, having been sent by Lu HaiKong to investigate. He was cautious, knowing the potential dangers involved.
While in his rage, one might lose their rationality, but Lu HaiKong, in his anger, maintained absolute clarity. As he sensed the Phoenix Sword, he lunged towards Dong Zhuo, not intending to take everyone away but allowing Zhang Wei to go to Princess San's location first.
This was originally just a cautious move, but he didn't expect Zhang Wei to bring such a surprise.
Following Lu HaiKong's orders, Zhang Wei had come to assess the situation, but he was shocked to see an unexpected scene upon his arrival.
At the location where Princess San had been, she was still there, but she was now trapped within a crimson energy sphere.
The sword technique used by Lu HaiKong was not a powerful attack but a way to activate the formation's power.
As soon as the sword technique was used, Princess San was directly suppressed by the formation's power, and not only was the Phoenix Sword taken away, but Princess San herself was also trapped.
When faced with Princess San as a hostage, Dong Zhuo's men remained cautious.
Even though Princess San was already trapped, they still left a team to guard her, led by Zhang Xiu, who had been severely injured by Princess San earlier.
Such a guard, in terms of lineup, was quite extravagant, but unfortunately, their opponent was Zhang Wei.
With only Zhang Xiu present, they had no chance of stopping Zhang Wei, and Zhang Wei had no intention of hiding. He directly confronted the group guarding Princess San.
As Zhang Wei suddenly charged forward, Zhang Xiu's eyes flashed with disdain. Confidently, he unleashed the Hundred Birds Pecking Phoenix Spear, intending to take down Zhang Wei, but as soon as the spear was unleashed, it was directly countered by Zhang Wei.
Both sides had a combat power of 90, but in terms of fighting prowess, Zhang Xiu was clearly no match for the battle-hardened Zhang Wei. As they clashed, Zhang Xiu was immediately overpowered.
After easily handling Zhang Xiu, Zhang Wei found an opportunity and struck the crimson energy sphere trapping Princess San with his spear.
Unexpectedly, as Zhang Wei's spear struck, the crimson energy sphere shattered, and a terrifying aura surged into the sky.
As Princess San's body was filled with an aura of anger, on the other side, within the core of the formation, Lu HaiKong's lips curled into a cold smile.
However, the smile on Lu HaiKong's face was chilling, and together with Li Ru's subtle change in expression, one could clearly sense the chilling intent Lu HaiKong was exuding.
Beside him, Lu Bu, sensing the surge of aura, knew something was amiss. He quickly took action, brandishing his halberd, intending to break through and rescue Li Ru.
"Boom!"
Although Dian Wei and Zhang Fei had been focusing on Lu Bu, when Lu Bu unleashed his attack, they both reacted, intercepting his strike. But they had underestimated Lu Bu's burst of power, and in an instant, they were repelled by Lu Bu's accumulated strength.
As their weapons clashed, Lu Bu's face turned blue with suppressed rage.
The force transmitted through his halberd made Lu Bu realize that the opponent before him was not the minor character he had anticipated. But by the time he realized this, it was already too late.
Chapter: The Unyielding Resolve
A long blade slashed through the air, not only carrying immense power but also the epitome of a peak technique. If Lu Bu had not underestimated his opponent, facing such a formidable foe, he wouldn't have been caught off-guard. But unfortunately, his underestimation proved costly.
The blade carved a path of destruction, effortlessly deflecting Lu Bu's attack and countering with a swift strike to his chest.
Despite Lu Bu's remarkable reflexes, he found himself a step too late. The blow landed, tearing through the armor on his chest and drawing a thin line of blood.
"Focus in battle, the path to survival!" The successful strike did not deter the middle-aged man from continuing the fight. Lu Bu, with his heightened senses, immediately recognized the strength of his opponent. He knew that without activating his demonic powers, victory against such an opponent was nearly impossible. And in his current state, activating his demonic powers would hinder the refinement of his demonic weapons.
"Damn it! Why now, of all times?"
In any other situation, Lu Bu would gladly engage in combat. But at this moment, he was not eager to face such a challenging adversary. He had no desire to encounter an opponent who could match his strength, especially when activating his demonic powers was not an option.
A quick glance at the 'Unparalleled Version' of the 'Three Gong' book revealed no errors.
Thinking of Li Ru's situation on the other side, Lu Bu's heart grew anxious. He wanted to turn and look, but at this moment, he was completely locked in place by the middle-aged man's overwhelming aura. Any slight movement, and he would face a barrage of attacks.
Meanwhile, on Lu Bu's side, Li Ru's situation was equally dire.
Lu HaiKong had not made a move yet, and there was no aura of anger surrounding him. But everyone could sense the raging inferno within him.
Facing Lu HaiKong's towering rage, Li Ru maintained his composure. "Lord Lu, a thread of life remains, although we have had misunderstandings, we have cooperated before. And while others may not know, you should be aware that all we seek is a chance to survive. You would cut off our thread of life, and I cannot bear to watch you do so!"
Hearing these words, Lu HaiKong's laughter filled the air. "Cut off the thread of life? You've gone to such lengths, destroying this ancient city, slaughtering millions, all for your own survival. How can you bear to do so?"
Lu HaiKong was not one to engage in idle chatter, especially with Li Ru, who he saw as a weakling.
As Li Ru was about to speak, Lu HaiKong interrupted.
"You've gone too far, and now you want to back out? You've crossed the line, and since you've wronged me, you have no right to speak. You will pay the price, no matter what you say!"
As Lu HaiKong spoke, he raised his savage axe, his eyes cold as ice. With a powerful swing, he aimed directly at Li Ru.
At this moment, Lu HaiKong cared not for Li Ru's reputation as a renowned strategist. In his eyes, Li Ru was nothing but a foolish man, and since he had chosen to act foolishly, he deserved to face the consequences.
However, just as Lu HaiKong's axe descended, a sigh echoed in the air.
In that instant, a figure appeared before Lu HaiKong, blocking his powerful strike with a black weapon.
Gazing at this sudden intruder, Lu HaiKong's eyes narrowed. Behind him, Li Ru stood in disbelief.
"Master!"
At the sound of 'Master', filled with anger and confusion, Li Ru's emotions were a complex mix. They had come so close, on the verge of altering their fate, and now, at this crucial moment, he had chosen to give up.
As Li Ru pondered, the figure turned back.
"Li, my apologies. I tried, but I couldn't bear to watch you being mistreated in front of me. If it means changing our fate, I'd rather not watch you die before my eyes."
Hearing these words, Li Ru and Lu Bu's eyes welled up with tears.
(End of Chapter)
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