Chapter 1080: Man's Plans Cannot Defeat Heaven's Will

As Lü Bu led his charge, eight hundred of the invincible Formation Breakers formed a protective vanguard around him, while Zhang Liao's Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry followed closely behind. With fewer than four thousand elite cavalry, their combat power was enough to shake any military force to its core.

Bufen Yi had not died, but he no longer had the courage to turn back. He knew that if he managed to escape this time, he would never step foot in Bingzhou again. That man, like a demon god, had shattered all of his confidence.

If he had a choice, he would avoid any future conflicts with Lü Bu for the rest of his life. Lü Bu's strength was overwhelming and unbeatable, a crushing power that filled him with despair—single-handedly breaking through armies with devastating might.

"They’re coming! Run, run!" Bufen Yi, overcome with terror, could only think of fleeing. Fear now controlled every fiber of his being, pushing him to escape as far as possible from this dangerous place.

Lü Bu, leading his Wolf Cavalry, charged at incredible speed. At the same time, Helian's central army surged forward with equal ferocity. The two forces collided with brutal force just twenty li from the Xianbei's encampment. Neither side showed any intention of retreating as they crashed into each other.

The moment Lü Bu's army clashed with the Xianbei, a golden-red glow emanated from his body. "Army Talent: Unstoppable!"

After cutting down an entire row of enemies, a second layer of golden light appeared on Lü Bu's body. He spoke coldly, "Army Talent: The Great Wall’s Vigilance!"

At that moment, the blessings of ancient history manifested their power. Not only did Lü Bu’s army receive a significant boost in their defense, but their determination to protect the Central Plains was also reinforced.

Instantly, Lü Bu’s army saw an all-around enhancement in both their offensive charge and defensive capabilities. The Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry, with overwhelming force, collided with the Xianbei army's main force, and in almost no time, victory was already decided.

Under the leadership of the near-invincible Lü Bu, the frontline of the enemy was cut down. The Formation Breakers ripped through the Xianbei forces, tearing open their defenses, while Zhang Liao’s Wolf Cavalry swiftly followed, expanding the battle’s devastation.

In just moments, Lü Bu had torn a massive gap in the Xianbei army’s formation. Like a furious dragon, he charged into the heart of the Xianbei main camp, and with an unstoppable momentum, he cut down the enemy’s war banner. The Formation Breakers slammed into the Xianbei leader’s personal guards.

The already unmatched Formation Breakers quickly overwhelmed the unprepared Xianbei elite guards. Before Helian could even shout for help, Lü Bu’s Sky Piercer halberd crushed the newly appointed Xianbei chieftain like a helpless chick.

Afterward, Lü Bu continued to lead his main force, charging through the Xianbei army, unstoppable in every direction. In a short time, Helian’s central army was utterly annihilated, leaving tens of thousands of corpses scattered behind them, as the remaining forces fled in disarray.

Standing amidst the battlefield, Lü Bu felt both incredibly exhausted and immensely satisfied. His deepest obsession, the weight in his heart, was finally beginning to lift.

"March north. Head to the northern lands. We will re-establish the boundary at Mount Langjuxu!" Lü Bu declared arrogantly after routing the Xianbei forces. The border of Bingzhou was not at Jiuyuan but much farther to the north, where the inscriptions of their forebears still stood!

Lü Bu was completely unaware that one of the enemies he had slain in a single blow was the Xianbei chieftain. But it didn’t matter. To Lü Bu, all Hu people, no matter who they were, were to be killed. After fulfilling his promise to Bingzhou’s people with this battle, he felt at peace.

As Lü Bu rode northward, these thoughts silently ran through his mind.

When Chen Xi received word from Bingzhou, he was stunned. And he wasn’t the only one—Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and others were equally shocked.

"Ahem... What do you all think of this?" Chen Xi asked with a twisted expression.

"Lü Bu single-handedly fought the Xianbei’s army of thirty thousand, killed nearly ten thousand on his own, then routed the rest. He then led the Formation Breakers and Zhang Liao’s main forces to storm the Xianbei chieftain’s elite guards, killing the Xianbei chieftain in the process," Li You recounted, feeling that he had previously underestimated Lü Bu.

"That’s not even the most important part," Jia Xu massaged his brow. "According to reports from our scout falcons, after leveling the Xianbei ancestral court, Lü Bu advanced to the former border and collapsed Mount Langjuxu."

"He collapsed it?!" Zhang Fei's eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at Jia Xu.

"Yes, collapsed. Lü Bu literally brought the entire mountain down," Guo Jia explained, tugging at his mouth. "What’s left now is a massive crater several thousand zhang in diameter. Because he hit it so deep, an underground river has already started to fill it, forming a lake."

"Anyone not acknowledged by the Han court who crosses this lake will be executed on sight!" Fa Zheng repeated Lü Bu’s words in a cold tone, leaving the gathered military officers speechless.

"That place is about a thousand li north of Bingzhou, isn’t it? And with such a blatant action, the Xianbei and Xiongnu haven’t made any moves?" Guan Yu, unusually talkative, asked.

"They did. But they’re all dead now," Jia Xu replied slowly, sending a chill through the room. "Lü Bu took a straight path, killing everyone in his way. From women and children to the elderly and top martial experts, even seclusive immortals—he killed them all."

"From what we’ve gathered, the Western Xianbei will certainly halt their advance and won’t dare to provoke us any further," Liu Ye said with a bitter smile. Originally, they had hoped Cao Cao could pull off a major campaign. Now, it all seemed laughable.

"With the Xianbei chieftain dead, they would normally rally for a large-scale retaliation to vie for the throne, but this time..." Guo Jia hesitated, betting everything that the Xianbei wouldn’t retaliate.

"They won’t," Liu Bei said with a wry smile. "But that’s for the best. Bingzhou’s people can finally enjoy peace."

"Exactly. The Xianbei would be foolish to do otherwise, especially when they’ve likely already received word of Lü Bu’s actions, just as our falcons did," Jia Xu said helplessly. "Cao Mengde’s plans have all been rendered meaningless."

"Human nature, really," Chen Xi muttered, unable to deny that, compared to Guan Yu’s city-breaking campaign, Lü Bu was in a league of his own.

"A complete waste. Cao Cao is probably fuming right now," Li You lamented. The difference between the Lü Bu of the past and the Lü Bu of today was striking—not just in strength, but also in his unshakable resolve. He was still undefeated, but now there was something deeper within him.

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