Mythical Three Kingdoms

Zhang Liao waited outside the military camp for Lyu Bu to set off together, but when Lyu Bu appeared, Zhang Liao seemed to see the figure who had once challenged the heroes of the world on horseback—so proud and so majestic.

Lyu Bu, riding Red Hare, slowly strode out of the camp. At this moment, his Heart Spirit had transcended the limit. Since the times of Xiang Yu, it was the first time someone had taken the most crucial step in the realm of ”Spirit”.

”Let’s go, Wen Yuan. I don’t know why, but at this moment, my heart suddenly feels very liberated. I’ve come to terms with many things,” Lyu Bu said with a hearty expression, ”Come on, let’s go meet them.”

”Let’s go, Fengxian!” Zhang Liao, astonished by Lyu Bu, bowed in respect, following closely behind the towering figure of Lyu Bu. At this moment, the contrast between Zhang Liao and Lyu Bu was like that of green leaves to bright flowers.

The moment Lyu Bu stepped out of the camp, nearly everyone who had achieved Inner Qi Out-of-Body on the Central Plains Land felt a tremor in their hearts, and they almost involuntarily looked in the same direction.

”Elai, what’s the matter?” Cao Cao, who was confronting Yang Feng and Zhang Ji in Sili, glanced at Dian Wei and asked, puzzled.

”I don’t know, but in that direction,” Dian Wei said, scowling and pointing towards Yanzhou, ”I feel something really annoying. Very annoying.”

”Big brother, Miaocai and I feel the same,” said Xiahou Dun, frowning. His left eye was never quite right after being blinded by Gan Ning and receiving a transplant—it was an old problem.

”Gong Ming? What’s happening to you?” Yang Feng asked, puzzled, as he looked at Xu Huang, who was carrying a great axe as large as a cartwheel.

”A wave from the east brought a palpitation to my heart,” Xu Huang said, looking eastward in shock.

”Boyuan, what are you looking at?” Zhang Ji asked, coughing and inquiring about the slightly distracted Zhang Xiu.

”Uncle, I’m afraid Lyu Bu has already made the ultimate breakthrough,” murmured Zhang Xiu. He had only reached the peak of Inner Qi Manifestation and had no clue how to take the last step; his path seemed at an end.

”The ultimate breakthrough?” Zhang Ji looked at his nephew in shock. By now, he knew his nephew was definitely one of the top ten masters in the world, but he wondered what the ultimate breakthrough meant.

”Yes, if Qi Refining to Gang is the human limit, and Inner Qi Out-of-Body is already beyond human, then the next level must be completely beyond human,” Zhang Xiu’s eyes flashed with a chilling determination. He still didn’t know which direction the path ahead lay, but Lyu Bu had already taken that step.

”Very strong?” Zhang Ji opened his mouth and finally said just two words.

”Very strong,” Zhang Xiu murmured to himself, then perhaps to clarify, added, ”Really very strong!”

”Zijian, what are you looking at?” Liu Ye asked, as Hua Xiong suddenly reined in his horse.

”Lyu Bu has broken through…” Hua Xiong’s first thought upon feeling that palpitation was Lyu Bu.

”Broken through?” Liu Ye was stunned, but then quickly realized the only thing Lyu Bu could have broken through was Inner Qi Separation.

”With the Heavenly Height and the Emperor far away, it’s out of our control now; let Zichuan worry about it. I plan to talk with Cao Cao to see if we can form an alliance. After all, we are both here to save the Emperor,” Liu Ye said lightly.

Yanzhou, Zhao Yun, Guan Yu, and Xuu Zhu all had a sense of realization at the moment when ”Spirit” in Lyu Bu’s Essence, Qi, and Spirit made a breakthrough, and they stood up simultaneously, while Hann Qiong also revealed himself in shock.

”What has happened to you all?” Chen Xi asked in confusion as he watched several people suddenly stand up.

”Lyu Bu has taken the first step,” Zhao Yun said in disbelief.

”Truly worthy of Lyu Bu,” Hann Qiong murmured to himself and then calmed his emotions before vanishing once more.

Thus, in the afternoon, Chen Xi and the others waited for Lyu Bu’s arrival with indescribable expressions.

Similarly, on Yuan Shao’s side, Yann Liang also felt that palpable sensation of alarm, and Tian Feng was even more thrilled. The stronger Lyu Bu became, the greater the benefit to their strength after subsuming him. But upon receiving new intelligence that Lyu Bu and Zhang Liao had gone alone to Chen Xi’s military camp, Tian Feng was as if struck by lightning.

Going alone, in Tian Feng’s opinion, was not an act of bravery but a display of submission. Without any hesitation, Tian Feng personally rushed to Lyu Bu’s camp. This time, he did not plan to play any tricks; he would offer whatever was needed, doing his utmost to win back Lyu Bu. Even if it meant making Lyu Bu neutral, he couldn’t let him side with Liu Bei.

”Yann Liang!” After preparing the gifts, Tian Feng immediately commanded.

”Guard the military camp well, watch out for Lyu Bu’s surprise attack, he might be leaning toward Liu Bei,” Tian Feng said with a grave expression, for serving as the vanguard on the first battle after submission was the most normal way to win recognition from the other side.

”Yes!” Yann Liang saluted solemnly, also noticing the panic in Tian Feng’s eyes.

”If Lyu Bu and Chen Xi attack together, fight with all your might and hold on for one day. Our reinforcements are about to arrive!” Tian Feng continued to instruct, for although the situation was extremely dire, they had not yet slid into the abyss.

”Yes!” Yann Liang saluted and said, ”I will guard the camp diligently and give no one any opportunity to exploit us!”

”That’s good. I’ll go and have another talk with Chen Gongtai now,” Tian Feng nodded, trying to maintain his composure as he hastened toward Chen Gong’s camp, but his rapid pace still betrayed his current state of mind.

On the other side, after Lyu Bu had left, Chen Gong immediately started entertaining Liu Yan with fine wine and dishes. Chen Gong believed that the conditions previously discussed by Liu Yan already showed significant respect toward them, and with Lyu Bu meeting with Chen Xi in such a jovial manner, Chen Gong felt the partnership was almost a sure deal, naturally treating Liu Yan as one of their own.

”What?” Liu Yan spat out a mouthful of wine, then his eyes widened like bells, the alcohol dripping from the corner of his mouth, ”You say Zichuan is personally discussing cooperation with General Lyu?”

”Yes, yes!” Chen Gong said with a smile, ”I had thought that Lord Xuande was wary of General Lyu and had slighted Weishuo. Please accept my apologies for that.” With that, Chen Gong raised his glass and drank it down.

”No problem, no problem, Gongtai need not be concerned. Each of us had our missions at the time, and now aren’t we also toasting to each other?” Liu Yan put on an expression as though he had always expected this, but his mind was in turmoil.

Liu Yan could not believe that Chen Zichuan and Lyu Bu would discuss cooperation; it simply did not make sense. It contradicted the main theme. Liu Bei’s strength was not weak; having Lyu Bu was not essential, nor was losing him detrimental. If Lyu Bu came devoted and loyal, it would be another matter, but accommodating Lyu Bu would be problematic, and he was inherently a significant risk.

Being stationed externally carried the risk of being alienated, which would be troublesome, and if kept at headquarters, who could stop him if he became discontent?

For these reasons, as soon as Chen Gong mentioned this, Liu Yan immediately had an ominous premonition. Whether this premonition was right or wrong, his life certainly mattered more. Hence, Liu Yan thought of withdrawing from Lyu Bu’s side without delay. (. Mobile users, please visit to read.)