Mythical Three Kingdoms

”But where is Kongming?” Zhao Yun looked at Zhang Fei and asked.

Zhang Fei looked embarrassed. At that time, he was really in a hurry and felt he couldn’t make it, so he left Zhuge Liang and the infantry archers behind, assigning Deputy General Li Tong as the commander-in-chief to protect Zhuge Liang’s safety.

”Kongming is probably waiting in ambush for the Northern Huns’ army that escaped, making the most of the situation, and with Gongzheng pursuing from behind, they should have a high chance of succeeding,” Chen Gong said flatly.

”I think we should tidy up the battlefield, capture the Miscellaneous Huns, clean up, and then enter the city to negotiate with the Yuan Army. I believe among the few arriving after us, some are obligated to persuade the Yuan Family.” Now, it’s hard for anyone to hide anything from Chen Gong.

Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun exchanged glances, both at a loss. Chen Gong did not elaborate further, knowing that neither of these two was suited for such a task. Though Zhao Yun seemed intelligent enough, he was, after all, focused on military positions.

On the other side, just as Chen Gong had predicted, after Zhang Fei left, Zhuge Liang led the troops for a while before abandoning the foolish act and started thinking about how to catch the opponent off guard.

Zhuge Liang, bound by his age, had not yet reached his peak in experience and intelligence, but when he saw the flames rising several miles away, he guessed Sheni Pei’s setup.

Moreover, with Zhuge Liang’s prudence, he was well aware that if his short-legged infantry rushed into battle, they’d likely serve as cannon fodder, and if the Bingzhou Soldiers didn’t arrive at the expected speed, they might even face safety issues.

In contrast, Zhang Fei charging ahead alone, retreating with the cavalry if necessary, would be much simpler without the infantry drag.

Hence, after running for a while, Zhuge Liang calmed down and began contemplating how to maximize the results.

It was during this time while unlocking the Spiritual Talent that Zhuge Liang suddenly discovered many talents he could enable.

Then Zhuge Liang instantly understood that because this was a national war, those Central Plains people who had been opposing them for a while were all allies before the premise of the national war, and his Spiritual Talent could interface with allied Spiritual Talents.

Fortunately, with Liu Bei’s Monarch Talent’s regulation, Zhuge Liang’s Spiritual Talent could autonomously control the Spiritual Talent and Legion Talent limits, unlike before when he’d activate everything at once, which would crush him at the moment of activation.

Seizing this opportunity, Zhuge Liang quickly tried each Spiritual Talent. Finally, Zhuge Liang’s expression grew solemn; among the current allies, those whose Spiritual Talent Effects were enough to concern him were not few.

”That bastard Zhou Yu’s Spiritual Talent definitely lowers intelligence, the feeling was similar the last time by the Yangtze. And one talent improves his intelligence the stronger the enemy, while another talent somehow creates a sense of affection and acceptance...”

Zhuge Liang felt each one and grew increasingly distressed. It turns out, there are so many hidden figures among the Central Plains, but under the national war premise, these powers could be used by him.

”Alright, let’s first activate Ziyang’s Spiritual Talent and the one that views the world as a chessboard from above to grasp the situation roughly.” After experimenting with each Spiritual Talent, Zhuge Liang used Zhong Yao’s swift decision-making skills to discern the fastest analysis method at once.

”With Marquis Chen taking the initiative, there shouldn’t be any problem. Sheni Zhengnan must have messed up the opponent’s dispatch, and if the forces are similar in strength, we can win.” Quickly, Zhuge Liang estimated the situation’s big picture, even anticipating the opponent’s possible end result.

”The opponent should attack from this direction; General Zhang’s habits won’t have him intentionally change course for an attack, so after a night of slaughter, if our side wins, chasing the opponent could probably employ the Trap Formation...”

But before he could go further, the Spiritual Talent that views the world as a chessboard from a third-person perspective presented side effects, and Zhuge Liang immediately disabled this Spiritual Talent and Liu Ye’s Spiritual Talent.

Then he switched to Jia Xu, Zhong Yao, and Dong Zhao’s Spiritual Talents, instantly picking the most accurate result from hundreds of possibilities, finally arriving at a more precise future via Dong Zhao’s Spiritual Talent application.

”It looks correct; Marquis Chen’s target was indeed this, though a battle is inevitable, just as Marquis Chen mentioned, these people are the true treasures for a country.” Zhuge Liang’s eyes sparkled, ceasing further experimentation as he had obtained the information he sought.

”Originally, I was pondering how to conduct an ambush on this vast grassy plain, even considering overnight trench digging, but now it’s unnecessary. Xun You’s Spiritual Talent is indeed unique; though I knew it early on, I didn’t expect it to be used in this way.” Zhuge Liang’s face lit up with a smile; having this trick, he no longer needed to worry about being discovered.

For Xun You’s Spiritual Talent was incredibly stealthy; as long as he joined a legion as a strategist, the entire legion would become unnoticed like Xun You, although it had limitations, combined with Li Youu’s Eight Gates Heavenly Lock, achieving seamless concealment in essence.

”It’s surprising to find so many Legion Talents, though regarding the Soldiers’ recognition towards me, even if I used them, only a hundred or so might respond, but it’s better than nothing; even if these hundred or so lack strong recognition, they’d still slightly boost combat power. I should directly deploy the Military Formation at the deduced ambush point, waiting for the enemy.” Zhuge Liang thought for a while, then led a group of Soldiers to the ambush point, setting up the formation there without hiding it.

”Wen Da, take some men and watch from afar, see if my formation is obvious.” Zhuge Liang shifted the Eight Gates into a special formation, lacking attack power. It was a concept Li Youu conceived after seeing Hann Qiong’s stealth maneuver, adding this to the Eight Gates Heavenly Lock.

It’s not terrifying to have ideas; what’s concerning is figures like Li Youu who can actualize their ideas. This formation was Li Youu’s brainchild for a stealthy military formation, though admittedly a failed attempt...