Chapter 551 - Trap
Starting Chapter 551 of "MMORPG: War God, You are Invincible Again": Chapter 551: Chapter 39 TrapThe Spring Fragrance Pavilion was not attacking recklessly this time; they... See what happens next!
Chapter 551: Chapter 39 TrapThe Spring Fragrance Pavilion was not attacking recklessly this time; they made ample preparations, and both sides relentlessly unleashed their magical skills on each otherâs rear formations.
A group of demigod-level powerhouses also found their respective targets, fiercely battling above the clouds.
Jin Zhan, on the other hand, led a group of heavenly gods, watching Ku Ke coldly. At the slightest movement from him, they would surely unleash a frenzied barrage.
Ku Ke certainly wasnât foolish; the battle was uncertain, and the time to fight desperately against the heavenly realm had not yet arrived.
Moreover...
Ku Keâs eyes frantically swept through the armies and quickly noticed Lu Hongâs presence.
At that moment, Lu Hong was wielding the Divine Sword, shining brightly among thousands of warriors. He thought that by defeating the Spring Fragrance Pavilion, he could follow Hua Cai back to the Star Sea and thus unleashed his full power.
His Bloodthirst ability was activated, and the descent of the heavenly god ensued.
Even the Eternal Clan with their strong and powerful physiques could not withstand a heavy blow from his Divine Sword.
"Quick! Quickly find a way to take him down!" Seeing the terrifying bloody mask growing more frightful behind Lu Hong as he fought on, the generals of the Spring Fragrance Pavilion looked alarmed.
Initially, they underestimated Lu Hongâs attack strength, but as time went on and the deaths on the battlefield increased, the terror of Bloodthirstâs power manifested.
In just two hours, Lu Hong had already amassed power comparable to the late Third Transition stage, and he was still growing stronger.
Unfortunately, any strong opponent over the late Third Transition stage trying to target Lu Hong was blocked by allied strongmen of equal power.
Lu Hong was like a meat-grinder on the battlefield; magical skills were useless against him. In close combat... one sweeping strike from Lu Hongâs Heavy Sword crushed everything, battering down on chests, and even when soldiers used all their magic power to resist, it was to no avail.
The two-meter-long Divine Sword seemed to be Lu Hongâs safety zone. Once the Spring Fragrance Pavilion soldiers stepped in, they were smashed to pieces.
Moreover, as Lu Hongâs blood supply continually fed, the compressed power of the Divine Sword became increasingly solid.
Ku Ke watched carefully, sighing lightly, "The rumors were indeed true; the warrior profession was truly born for the battlefield."
"Lord Ku Ke," Lan Lian said gravely into his ear, "this human threat is too great; should we...?"
Ku Ke raised his hand slightly, stopping Lan Lian from speaking further, then squinted at Jin Zhan and spoke again, "Donât rush. We must wait until Jin Zhan lets down his guard. Since we know how big of a threat this child is, even a fool like Jin Zhan should see it. If we make any move now, they will certainly intervene. But if we truly want to kill this human, we shouldnât fear sacrifice."
"Yes!" Lan Lian nodded and returned to his position.
Over on Jin Zhanâs side, he smiled and praised Lu Hong to the heavenly gods behind him, "See that? Thatâs my little brother. Impressive, isnât he? Even better than I was in my day!"
"Indeed, indeed," the heavenly god replied absentmindedly, his attention fully focused on Ku Ke, hardly in the mood for Jin Zhanâs chatter.
Knowing that the Spring Fragrance Pavilion was determined to be lethal towards him, Lu Hong was very cautious. He didnât charge deep into enemy lines alone, instead keeping step with the Eternal Clan warriors, leaving no openings for the enemy.
As dawn broke, the two armiesâ first clash came to an end.
Both sides retreated to the sound of calming horns, allowing weary soldiers to rest, recover magic power, and heal their wounds.
After a half-day of rest, the second bout began.
This time, the battle lasted three full days. Lu Hong initially activated Bloodthirst and slaughtered, but as the number of fallen soldiers soared, he had to cease Bloodthirst, dissipating the gathered blood energy.
Finally showing a smile, Ku Ke, who had been gloomy, realized this child also had limits.
Both the Eternal Clan and the Spring Fragrance Pavilion had put over millions of troops into the conflict, losing more than half in just half a month, and now the war was nearing its end.
Compared to the initial favor the Eternal Clan showed Lu Hong, they now added a few more degrees of respectânot only for his importance to the Eternal Clan but because his battlefield performance alone accounted for tens of thousands of enemy kills. Based on his achievements, he could likely be nominated for Deputy City Lord.
"Tonight, weâll make our final charge to drive Ku Keâs army out of City 022," Pudas issued a series of marching orders, then looked at Lu Hong, bored on the left side.
"Why are you looking at me?" Lu Hong pouted, "I really donât know why you want me here; Iâm not leading the army."
"My arrangements were also meant for you," Pudas smiled, "You should be aware of the Spring Fragrance Pavilionâs grudge against you."
"Yeah," Lu Hong nodded without denying.
"Therefore, you must be fully aware of our movement arrangements. This time is different; to completely annihilate the enemy, halfway through the battle, Iâll divide our troops into two to flank them. During this time, our front-line defenses will be greatly weakened. If youâre on the front lines, you must retreat immediately to prevent Ku Ke from finding a chance to encircle you."
"What if I follow the flanks?"
"Impossible!" Pudas shook his head, "Compared to the front, the flanks are even more dangerous. As the two wings encircle the Spring Fragrance Pavilion, if you follow them, youâll step outside Lord Jin Zhanâs protection. If Ku Ke suddenly strikes, youâd be instantly killed."
Lu Hong detected the City Lordâs concern for him, beyond his importance to the Eternal Clan, noting the care of an elder for a junior.
"City Lord, I will be careful."
"Good," Pudas nodded, "Lord Hua Cai specifically instructed us to take care of you before leaving, given Jin Zhanâs reckless and easily distracted nature."
Reckless? Lu Hong understood the underlying meaningâunreliable, right?
Jin Zhan was indeed too rash, prone to impulse. If Hua Cai didnât have other important matters to attend to, they wouldnât have left him guarding this place.
The final showdown began as scheduled, with Ku Ke and Pudas converging their thoughts, preparing to assault City 022 tonight.
So, both sidesâ raiding troops moved simultaneously; the soldiers advancing in the dark were stunned for a few seconds before they began frantically hurling skills at one anotherâs camps.
The dark night was illuminated brightly by these brilliant skills.
Lu Hong blended in with the front-line troops, coordinating with fellow soldiers in slaying incoming enemies.
The Bloodthirst Skill had been quietly activated again, and the blood energy was reconsolidating.
After several clashes, the soldiers of the Spring Fragrance Pavilion became savvy. Seeing the bloody mask behind Lu Hong, they detoured or even retreated, unwilling to engage, because who wants to court death, right?
Hence, within a kilometer of Lu Hong, it became a no-manâs land for the enemy. On a battle line stretching tens of thousands of meters, the void created was hard to ignore.
Pudas frowned, and the other city lords around him urged, "Commander, now is our chance. The enemyâs formation is exposed and vulnerable; itâs a prime opportunity to breach their line. Please order, and I volunteer to lead the charge!"
"No," Pudas shook his head, "This is too strange; we must proceed cautiously and not recklessly!"
"What are you worried about? This breach is our key to breaking the deadlock. Canât you see itâs due to the enemyâs fear of Sir Lu Hong?"
Pudas thought the same, but he always felt there was a conspiracy behind it. However, with so many city lords petitioning, he had no choice but to comply, "Then proceed according to the plan. City Lord Zhuang Se, you are responsible for breaking through this breach, and also recall Lu Hongâdo not let him go deeper."
"Understood!" Zhuang Se agreed, then leaped from the city wall. Upon his summons, a large force followed him, leading an incursion along the gap deep into enemy lines.
As Lu Hong was about to join the charge, Zhuang Se pulled him back, "Pudas instructed me to have you fall back and not enter the enemy line with us."
Lu Hong hesitated slightly but nodded, "City Lord Zhuang Se, be cautious."
Zhuang Se nodded, turning to engage enemy demigod powerhouses.
Under Zhuang Seâs leadership, the alliance finally breached the Spring Fragrance Pavilionâs defenses and commenced the slaughter.
The original plan proceeded smoothly, following Pudasâ pre-war simulations, with the Spring Fragrance Pavilionâs army progressively retreating.
Innumerable strongmenâs eyes lit with joy, the battle appeared set!
But at this critical moment, the cornered Spring Fragrance Pavilion revealed their trump card. Tens of thousands of soldiers with holy blood suddenly appeared in the rear of the enemy line, launching a massive barrage of blood-red magic shells towards the alliance.
These blood-red shells were nearly unstoppable, and in an instant, the alliance suffered heavy losses, with the momentum of their attack brutally halted.
Lu Hong, positioned towards the rear of the alliance, widened his eyes and immediately advanced toward the front lines, continuously neutralizing blood-red shells within his influence.
Yet, his controllable range was minuscule compared to the entire battlefield; he could only save those immediately around him.
He had to kill all those blood-infused soldiers!
Determined, Lu Hong rushed past the allied forces, directly charging at the blood cannon operators in the Spring Fragrance Pavilionâs army.
Seeing Lu Hongâs advance, Ku Ke couldnât sit still, but in the next moment, Jin Zhan and a host of heavenly gods likewise moved, blocking his path.