Chapter 196: Chapter 187: We Must Find a Way to Sow Discord Between Lü Bu and Liu Bei

"It’s Zhao Zilong!!"

"Quickly discard your weapons!"

"General, we are willing to surrender!!"

The enemy soldiers, upon glimpsing the figure on a white horse with a silver spear, instantly panicked. The majority threw down their weapons and knelt on the ground, leaving only a handful still resisting.

Those few, seeing the white horse general and realizing the situation was hopeless, shouted aloud, then drew their swords to commit suicide.

Zhuang Yang looked around. The sounds of thousands clashing quieted with just one sentence, showcasing the formidable reputation of the white horse general.

He peered into the distance at a brave and handsome general charging on a white horse. This person’s extraordinary presence and high reputation meant he must be a senior military officer, definitely knowledgeable about the affair’s ins and outs.

"Bandit! How dare you!!"

The white-robed general’s face turned stern as he lifted his spear. The Gang Qi around him surged mightily like a giant silver dragon rushing into the sky.

Zhuang Yang’s face changed dramatically. He hurriedly summoned a shield-type Magical Artifact, cracked all over, trying to block the silvery torrent of Gang Qi.

However, the artifact held only for a moment before shattering. Zhuang Yang was sent flying backward by the immense impact, crashing through several towering trees.

He struggled to his feet, only to find a tall figure standing before him, blocking out the sunlight.

The general held a spear wrapped in silvery flames, the tip coldly resting at his throat, sending chills to the bone.

"This..."

Zhuang Yang, struck speechless, fixated on the ever-turbulent "silvery flame" at the spear’s tip, his eyes brimming with unabashed fear.

His body was rigid, not daring to make a single move of resistance.

It wasn’t that he didn’t want to resist.

It was the overwhelming power displayed by this Mortal martial general, akin to the golden giant god who charged into the Celestial Realm, sweeping all before it.

This, Zhuang Yang could never mistake!

Otherwise, how could a mortal’s might shatter the Immortal’s artifacts!

"General, I mean no harm, merely seeking someone to question..."

Seeing the martial general not immediately taking his life, Zhuang Yang forced down his inner panic and said with a pretense of calm.

"Are you a Qi Cultivator of the Celestial Court?"

Zhao Yun frowned, a hint of vigilance in his tone.

Zhuang Yang gulped, uncertain how to reply.

Zhuang Yang’s throat bobbed, momentarily unsure of what to say. He thought briefly and then slowly spoke:

"I am Zhuang Yang, recently ascended to the Celestial Court and not yet officially aligned with them. When a power user like you attacked the Celestial Court, I had no choice but to escape from the South Celestial Gate to the Lower Realm to avoid disaster."

"I, Zhuang Yang, swear I have never harmed anyone in this realm."

It was Mr. Lü...

Zhao Yun’s eyes lit up.

This Qi Cultivator’s power was beyond his grasp without breaking through to the Divine Being Realm, making him quite convinced.

"Follow me, answer honestly, and you’ll be spared."

Zhuang Yang exhaled deeply, the heavy burden in his heart lightening considerably.

On the mountain, Gao Sheng hesitated, debating whether to help upon seeing Zhuang Yang effortlessly subdued by the mortal martial general.

Zhao Yun keenly sensed a gaze drifting uncertainly over himself, turned sharply, and locked eyes with Gao Sheng.

Startled by the sudden eye contact, Gao Sheng stumbled, intending to flee this scene of danger.

Zhao Yun couldn’t let a Celestial Court Qi Cultivator escape, so he promptly picked up his Treasure Bow, channeling his energy to lock onto Gao Sheng. Suddenly, a vigorous arrow sparkling with silvery light appeared on the empty bowstring.

Whoosh—

The arrow sliced through the air.

Not long after.

Another lay beneath Zhao Yun’s feet.

Zhao Yun picked up the two severely injured men and instructed his soldiers.

Then he swiftly returned to the central military tent to consult with strategist Zhuge Liang.

In the tent, Zhuang Yang vividly recounted his experiences to everyone present, drawing constant applause.

Yang Jin, sweeping away his previously dejected demeanor, felt he could now walk with confidence.

His foster father, single-handedly with a halberd, caused havoc in the Celestial Palace. The Four Great Celestial Kings guarding the South Celestial Gate and one hundred thousand Celestial Soldiers couldn’t stop him. Even when the Celestial Emperor engaged in Magical Combat with him, the world shattered, and still, they couldn’t seize his foster father—an achievement attributable only to a trace of his divine thought.

Raising havoc in the Celestial Palace wasn’t scripted for Lü Bu.

A Great Divine Power User achieving such feats in thirty-three years?

Yang Jin no longer worried about his foster father’s circumstances.

Nothing else, his foster father had backing!

Only Zhuge Liang, hearing that the Celestial Court had descended to the Lower Realm en masse, was deeply worried,

"The Celestial Court spans so many worlds, and after suffering such a blow today, they won’t let this go easily. Someday, when the Celestial Court regroups, relying on our Mr. alone might not suffice."

"The destruction of the South Celestial Gate means the Celestial Army can’t arrive immediately."

"But we must plan early."

Zhuge Liang treated the Celestial Court as the hypothetical enemy, believing their unification deeds would disrupt the rules of all Immortal Gods, who wouldn’t allow their ’table’ to be smashed.

Having witnessed Lü Bu’s prowess, along with Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zhao Yun consecutively breaking through to become Martial Dao "Divine Beings," he finally saw a glimmer of hope against the Immortal Gods.

However, to cleanse the heavens and gods would be a long and arduous task.

The people exchanged glances and responded in unison.

Next to them, Zhuang Yang heard this, glanced at Zhuge Liang, whose expression was solemn, and slightly twitched his lips.

Could it be... another "Words Become Law" master?

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[With Cao Cao’s death, Zhang Fei led the vanguard to destroy the main forces of the Cao Army. The surviving Celestial Divine Generals scattered, some seeking refuge with Dong Zhuo, others hiding in the mountains and wilderness.]

[Afterward, Zhao Yun, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei divided their forces into three routes to consume the Five States.]

[The battle at the South Celestial Gate spread like wildfire, shocking the world.]

[It was not the Liu Army defeating the Cao Army. Instead, during that battle, a Giant God from the Celestial Court led a hundred thousand Celestial Soldiers down to the Lower Realm, only to be defeated by Lü Bu alone.]

[These were Divine Generals with Dharma Bodies—once a single Celestial Divine General descending could suppress all directions, and now with ten thousand, they were almost entirely annihilated.]

[After this battle, Lü Bu was not only the World’s Number One Martial General. In this realm, except for the "Heaven and the Four Saints," no one could prevent Lü Bu from doing as he pleased.]

[It was not just the aristocratic families of the Thirteen States that were terrified.]

[The Sect Leaders of the Hundred Schools Dao Lineage received the news of this battle from their disciples, each ascending to the Grotto Heaven to see their masters and learn some information.]

[The South Celestial Gate was obliterated; this realm was no longer under the rule of a Lord of the Celestial Court!]

[The Martial Dao occupied half of the Great Fortune of this realm!]

[Lü Bu wasn’t dead!]

[They were astonished by Lü Bu’s strength and immediately commanded their disciples to refrain from intervening in mortal affairs, sending some disciples to cultivate the Martial Dao.]

[If you can’t defeat it, join it.]

[Suddenly, Lü Bu was regarded as akin to the Daoist Ancestor—a "Martial Ancestor," and the Divine Martial Artist for eight hundred years. If a martial artist has an Eight Hundred Years Celestial Mandate, a mere eight hundred years pass quickly, so patiently wait it out; Immortal Gods hid their traces and awaited the opportune moment.]

[Only Dong Zhuo remained, but without the assistance of Qi Cultivators, relying solely on his Divine Being Realm, he could not support himself.]

[Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, riding the momentum of Great Victory, joined forces at the front and beheaded the invincible Dong Zhuo.]

[Thus, all under Heaven became unified.]

[A greater nation rose from the ruins—"God Han."]

[Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang, along with Yang Jin, swiftly ended the chaotic times, unifying the realm, and the Emperor Heaven Realm embarked upon another ending.]

[The war ended, but "Reincarnation" had not ended.]

[Their agreement with Lü Bu had not ended.]

[Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zhao Yun led the national army, without private troops, and compiled the Martial Dao into a book named—"Great Victory"]

[Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang, along with many strategists, traveled the world, establishing punitive laws—"Great Ren."]

[Zhuang Yang and Gao Sheng and other Qi Cultivators joined Yang Jin, forming the Yellow Turban Division, responsible for agriculture, and Taiping Daoist Zhang Jiao used many practical Small Techniques he previously created, unifying them into a book—"Great Agriculture"]

[Small Techniques recorded in "Great Agriculture" can be performed using "Spiritual Power" and "Power of Faith" without expending Magical Power, providing ease of distribution.]

[Grain is what the hearts of the people desire.]

[Wuyou summoned despondent disciples from the Thirteen States to join "God Han" and continue cultivating the Taiping Dao "Mahayana Method."]

[With the arrival of these Qi Cultivators, along with the Dharma Transmission and "Nurturing" of many Taiping Masters, and the significant population reduction due to war.]

[In the third year, no longer did the people starve to death or freeze to death.]

[In the tenth year, the people begin living without concern for clothing and food, and now it was the critical moment, establishing God Han was not to become a "God Above Man," but for "everyone to become their own Gods!"]

[Universal education and national literacy eradication, the abolition of slaves.]

[The people of God Han stood up, benefiting from the worldwide promotion by Taiping Masters, and in just six years, even three-year-old children understood reason. This move severely threatened the foundation of aristocratic families.]

[Throughout these years.]

[They retreated again and again.]

[They endured again and again.]

[What came in exchange was God Han’s progressive encroachment.]

[They plotted in secret, and in a fit of rage...]

[Guan Yu personally led the entire army to suppress and decapitated many.]

[In the face of absolute power from the founding Divine Beings, resistance was futile.]

[In the dream-like strategist group in God Han, any conspiracy and tricks were never able to be displayed.]

[Another hundred years of prosperity followed, changing the mortal world.]

[Everyone in God Han could choose one of three paths based on their talent before adulthood: Martial Dao, studying, or farming (Qi Cultivation).]

[All the founding Divine Beings of God Han ascended and sacrificed to Yellow Heaven; "God Han Huangtian" became "Lord of Heaven and Earth."]

[This act made those who were hiding in the Grotto Heaven among the Hundred Schools Dao Lineage unable to sit still.]

[Everyone agreed that for eight hundred years the Celestial Mandate should rotate, but now you seek eternity, and next, should we kneel like mortals?]

[They did not agree.]

[The great Sect Leaders were forced to gather, plotting in secret.]

[God Han had nearly a hundred Divine Beings accumulated since its founding, but these were not a concern.]

[There was only that invincible being, reigning supreme, leaving everyone present helpless.]

[Facing directly was courting death, acting covertly was courting death; they could only dismantle Lü Bu’s trust in Liu Bei and others of God Han, thus having a chance to prevent everything.]

[Who would go? Everyone deferred for a long time, unable to reach a decision, and fell into silence.]

[At this moment, a woman with breathtaking beauty stepped forward and gracefully saluted.]

["Master, Diao Chan is willing to give it a try."]

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