The 7th Reply to the Extinction (III)
Quickly retreat! However, Chief Steward Wang heard it clearly, his expression changed drastically. Where would he find the courage to seek revenge on Lu Zhaozi? He immediately turned his horse and galloped back.
"Ha ha, Lu family brat, do you think this young master is afraid of you just because you have a wooden hammer?" Lu Zhaozi was in high spirits when suddenly a gust of cold wind pierced towards his throat. He looked up and saw that the young general named Wang Fei had already charged in front of him. He then heard the other party say that the iron hammer in his hand was made of wood. He burst into laughter and said, "Today, I will let you experience the power of my wooden hammer." With that, he swung both hammers towards Wang Fei.
"Why have you only arrived at this time, General? I have been waiting for quite a while," Lu Zhaozi said淡淡地. He showed no sign of concern despite the weapons pointed at him, with the cold light glinting off the long spear.
Is this still a scholar? It is simply a monster. With a pale face, Cao Shangfei no longer dared to fight and was ready to flee. He wished he could immediately escape from the gaze of this monster. At this moment, outside the large tent, the sounds of battle were deafening. A general with leopard-like eyes wielded a long spear, surrounding Wu Deli and preventing his escape.
With a loud bang, a foul wind swept through the entire main tent, instantly revealing the whole central command tent. Cao Shangfei's expression suddenly changed; within the central command tent, there was a young scholar with a jade-like face and ruby-red lips, truly handsome and elegant. Who else could it be but Lu Zhaozi?
What is this?" Wu Deli asked with a face full of suspicion
Father, something seems off!" Wu Deli's face showed a hint of suspicion. The current situation indeed raises doubts. Is it possible that there isn't even a single guard in this camp? Does this Lu family scion have no experience in military affairs at all? Or could there be some scheme at play? If given a choice, Wu Deli would prefer to believe it is the latter
A sharp sound echoed in the night, resembling the clash of metal, resonating far and wide. Cao Shangfei felt his arms go numb as a tremendous force surged through them, stirring his blood like a tempest, nearly causing him to spit out blood. The warhorse beneath him let out a series of agonized whinnies. Cao Shangfei widened his eyes in astonishment as he gazed at the scholar before him, only to see two octagonal drum-shaped golden hammers striking fiercely against the long spear, each weighing over a thousand pounds.
A sound of metal clashing echoed, sending chills down the spines of the crowd, causing them to shiver uncontrollably. Following that, a faint sound emerged, reminiscent of a fish bladder being punctured; though soft, amidst the chaos of battle, everyone felt as if this sound was right next to their ears. It was observed that although Wang Fei remained seated on his warhorse, at that moment his spear had been shattered into two pieces, and his chest had caved in, with only exhaled breath escaping his nostrils, clearly indicating that he was not far from death.
"Haha, brothers, follow me!" Lu Zhao laughed heartily, and the twin hammers in his hands struck fiercely against a black-clad henchman in front of him. Just as the henchman was about to block with his steel knife, he felt an immense force sweeping over him like a tidal wave, causing his entire body to involuntarily fly out several feet, crashing into another henchman. The impact made the latter spit out a mouthful of blood, and he immediately collapsed to the ground, his eyes filled with disbelief. Just as the henchman was about to block with his steel knife, he felt an immense force sweeping over him like a tidal wave, causing his entire body to involuntarily fly out several feet, crashing into another henchman. The impact made the latter spit out a mouthful of blood, and he immediately collapsed to the ground, his eyes filled with disbelief.
Upon witnessing this, Lu Zhaozi, with his double hammers poised to strike again, suddenly felt a fierce wind coming from behind. With no other choice, he had to abandon Wu Deli and instinctively raised his hammers to block the attack. Turning to look, he saw Cao Shangfei's face flushed red, wielding a long spear that danced like a storm, each thrust aimed directly at his vital points, while he himself had no defense whatsoever. It was a posture of exchanging life for life. Although Lu Zhaozi was furious, he had no choice but to respond cautiously. Turning to look again, he saw Cao Shangfei's face flushed red, wielding a long spear that danced like a storm, each thrust aimed directly at his vital points, while he himself had no defense whatsoever. It was a posture of exchanging life for life. Although Lu Zhaozi was furious, he had no choice but to respond cautiously.
The night envelops the sky, and beneath the mountain, the wind howls past. It is said to be a night of darkness and high winds, perfect for murder. At this moment, it is indeed an opportune time for killing
"My son, hurry up and go," Cao Shangfei shouted loudly
With a loud shout, Wu Deli's eyes widened as he galloped forward on horseback, wielding a long spear and striking at the gate of the encampment. A tremendous crash echoed, and everyone witnessed the wooden gate being shattered into pieces, showcasing Wu Deli's martial prowess. The soldiers following him, inspired by the sight, erupted into furious roars, their morale soaring as they brandished their weapons and charged into the camp. Cao Shangfei felt an immense sense of pride; his steed neighed loudly and surged ahead of the other generals, charging directly towards the central military camp.
At a distance of several miles beneath Qingfeng Mountain lies the encampment of the Lu family. The gates of the camp are tightly shut, and not a single flicker of light can be seen, as if the entire camp has fallen into a deep slumber. Surprisingly, there is not even a single guard present.
If my son encounters any traps in the enemy camp, do not worry about me; just break through and return to Taiyuan. Listen to your adoptive father and serve the Second Young Master. " Cao Shangfei's expression changed, and he said: "If possible, do not provoke the aristocratic families. These people are like wolves that devour their prey without leaving a bone. The same goes for those under the Second Young Master.
"Zhao Ying, this child is left to me!" Lu Zhao Ci struck the warhorse with a thud, and the double hammers in his hands swung towards Wu De Li. With a tremendous crash, it sounded like thunder from the heavens, instantly shattering the long spear in Wu De Li's hand into two pieces. A mouthful of fresh blood spurted out, and the warhorse beneath him let out a mournful cry, retreating several steps backward.
Lu Zhaozi, however, paid no heed to anything else, wielding his large hammer with relentless vigor, as if it were made of straw. With each strike, a person would inevitably fall to the ground, their armor shattered, their chests caved in, dead beyond revival. The Lu family's soldiers, witnessing this, were greatly encouraged; they dismissed even the two battalions sent by Chief Steward Wang to raid their camp. With such a valiant leader, how could there be any possibility of defeat? In an instant, their fervor for battle intensified.
"Wanting to leave is not that easy." Upon seeing this, Lu Zhaoying, determined, charged at Wu Deli with his long spear. Unfortunately, at that moment, the minions of Qingfeng Mountain erupted with formidable combat power, surrounding Lu Zhaoying and attacking him. Although these individuals were merely cannon fodder on the battlefield, they forced Lu Zhaoying to deal with these insignificant pests. Wu Deli, realizing the situation was untenable, suppressed his inner sorrow and rode away, instantly vanishing into the night, disappearing without a trace.
Cao Shangfei's expression changed dramatically, and he shouted loudly: "Quickly retreat, quickly retreat, we are ambushed!" As he spoke, not only did he not retreat, but he also thrust the spear in his hand towards Lu Zhaozi.
"You, you... dare... to kill... me!" Wang Fei pointed at Lu Zhaozi in disbelief
Just as Lu Zhaozi was preparing to take action, a sudden roar echoed from outside the camp. A young general in a white robe led a group of soldiers charging in, and behind him, countless dark figures were rushing forward. Lu Zhaozi clearly recognized that the leading young general was the one who had fought against Lu Zhaoying earlier in the day. Although he was surprised by the opponent's scheme, he did not take it to heart.
"You are merely a thief, what is there to fear!" Lu Zhaozi's lips curled into a faint smile
"Be careful, my son." The chief steward Wang, who was rushing behind him, clearly saw this and turned pale, his eyes filled with despair. Although he was not skilled in martial arts, he had seen enough of the world to recognize that Lu Zhao's appearance was alarming. It was evident that the two objects in Lu Zhao's hands were solid iron hammers, not made of wood at all. Yet, his own son was so careless, showing no regard for the threat before him. In a state of panic, he hurriedly called out a warning. However, Lu Zhao wielded his hammers like the wind, and there was no way for the other party's warning to reach him in time
It is somewhat incorrect. "Cao Shangfei nodded slightly and sighed, saying: 'Regardless of whether there is any conspiracy or scheme, you and I, as father and son, must venture forth. Initially, I still held a glimmer of hope, but it seems today that it is likely to end poorly.'
"Haha, this young master is not easily frightened," Wang Fei said with a cold smile. Although the family intelligence indicated that the person before him possessed martial prowess, Wang Fei had been cautious in the past. However, upon seeing the opponent wield such enormous double hammers today, each weighing several hundred pounds, he thought that such strength could only be matched by the likes of Lü Bu or the Overlord of Western Chu in ancient times. Yet, such might was impossible in the present world. At this moment, as he saw Lu Zhaozi strike with the double hammers, he no longer took it to heart, lightly raising his long spear to block in front of him.
"Find death!" Lu Zhaozi's expression changed drastically, and the iron hammer in his hand slipped from his grasp. Suddenly, a clattering sound of iron chains was heard, followed by a loud crash. It was seen that the iron hammer struck Cao Shangfei's chest, sending him flying several zhang away, where he fell to the ground and died.
"My son, hurry!" Cao Shangfei observed clearly, his expression changing drastically. Although he knew that Lu Zhaozi wielded a solid iron hammer and possessed extraordinary strength, he did not expect that the pair of hammers would be used with such mastery in his hands, as if they were made of straw, reaching a level of effortless weightlifting. With this thought in mind, who would dare to linger in battle? It would already be fortunate to preserve one's life.
"It is getting late, remember your father's words." Cao Shangfei glanced at the horizon and said, "Kill!" Seeing this, Wu Deli had no time to ask any further questions. He quickly followed Cao Shangfei and charged towards the Lu family's camp.
"Want to leave? It's not that easy." Amidst the chaos of battle, a sudden cold shout rang out. Although the sounds of shouting and killing filled the camp, it clearly reached the ears of Cao Shangfei. Turning around, Cao Shangfei saw the scholar he had encountered in the main tent, now clad in a silver-white battle robe, riding a crimson warhorse, and wielding two octagonal drum hammers in his hands, exuding an air of heroism. At that moment, Cao Shangfei no longer dared to speculate whether the iron hammers in the opponent's hands were made of wood. He could only feel a deep sense of fear and trepidation in his heart.
"My son, hurry and go find your adoptive father." Cao Shangfei's expression changed drastically as he fiercely struck the seated warhorse, while the spear in his hand was thrust towards Lu Zhaoying, who was engaged in a fierce battle with Wu Deli.
Hmph! Kill them all
"Father, what is the reason for this?" Wu Deli's expression changed.
Another one has arrived, good! Lu Zhaoying's eyes sparkled with brilliance as he effortlessly swept the long spear in his hand, entangling the father and son of Caoshangfei. The spear glimmered with a cold light, and in an instant, it thrust out dozens of times, forming clusters resembling plum blossoms, rushing towards the father and son without the slightest fear of the new enemy.
"My son, hurry and leave, we are ambushed." Upon seeing this, Cao Shangfei realized that during the day, this young general before him was merely feigning defeat. He was well aware of his own son's martial skills; not only was he exceptionally strong, but most importantly, his skills had significantly improved after following his brothers. However, at this moment, he was being thoroughly beaten by that young general with leopard-like eyes, which demonstrated the latter's formidable prowess. If a decisive action was not taken soon tonight, it was likely that not only would they suffer losses in troops, but there was also a grave possibility that both father and son would lose their lives here.
Haha, Lu family's young one, just wait for my brother to come and annihilate your entire clan!" Upon seeing that Wu Deli had already fled, Cao Shangfei felt a sense of relief and laughed heartily.