Three Kingdoms: From Hidden Dragon to Great Wei Overlord
Chapter 754 Old Soldiers Never Die, They Just Fade Away
On Mount Baiyan, between the two armies, under the canopy of banners.
Cao Cao and Liu Bei had been chatting for a full hour. Cao Cao was still reminiscing, but Liu Bei’s expression had completely changed.
For a fleeting moment, he felt a deep sense of irony.
They had hated each other for a lifetime, fought each other for a lifetime, but… in the end, the one who admired him most was Cao Cao, the greatest obstacle and the greatest enemy of his life.
Cao Cao’s words continued.
Cao Cao spoke of many “what ifs”…
Perhaps, he realized that after this conversation, his feelings for Liu Xuande could no longer be conveyed to Liu Bei himself.
He genuinely admired Liu Bei.
*Gulp…*
Liu Bei unconsciously swallowed.
He gazed at Cao Cao. Indeed, in this chaotic world, Cao Cao was the one who admired him the most. And was Cao Cao not also the one he admired the most?
*Hoo…*
Liu Bei exhaled a long breath and recited:
Cao Cao immediately interrupted.
*Hmm…*
Liu Bei’s heart skipped a beat.
Cao Cao’s reminder brought him back to the scene in Xiangyang City.
Full of vigor and ambition, the small settlement of Xinye carried Liu Bei’s grand dreams.
It was just that Liu Biao’s stagnation had dashed his resolve to advance northward.
Liu Bei murmured…
Cao Cao also sighed,
At this point…
Liu Bei’s words, spoken with deep sincerity, conveyed:
“Nine Heavens Dragon Roar Shocks the Firmament, One Encounter with the Hidden Dragon and It Transforms into a Dragon!”
At this moment, Cao Cao recalled his father Cao Song’s words.
“Hidden Dragon.”
“Transforms into a Dragon!”
“How can a dragon be a mere pond dweller? It rides the thunder, soaring towards the heavens…”
Dragons may differ, but… the energy of thunder is even more remarkable, capable of changing the world and its order! At this moment, Cao Cao’s heart was filled with excitement.
Liu Bei waved his hand. He seemed to feel a profound sadness…
Actually…
This conversation with Cao Cao had brought him much peace.
He could now face everything with composure and serenity, including his impending death!
Cao Cao sighed. He gazed at Liu Bei.
At this point…
Cao Cao’s tone became even more somber,
His voice rising:
Having said that…
Cao Cao slowly rose. Escorted by the Hugui Army, he mounted his horse and gradually rode towards the Wei camp.
Lu Xun bowed. He ordered a messenger to raise the command flag and relay the order.
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The Shu Path, Motian Ridge.
Perhaps it was due to Jiang Wei’s inspiring words, but the soldiers became more spirited and energetic.
They took out their rations and water… The rations were mostly roasted flour, along with dried, hard steamed buns that were difficult to swallow…
Yet, everyone silently chewed, eating as much as they could.
Next, they needed to cross this mountain. Although there were Shu troops ahead, according to Jiang Wei, they were their own people!
On the other side…
Jiang Wei looked at the map for the last time.
Wen Qin walked up to him and handed him a bamboo tube. Jiang Wei opened the tube and took a drink, then sprinkled the excess water on his hands and wiped his face.
The cold water splashed on Jiang Wei’s face, making him incredibly focused. He was giving his final instructions.
Wen Qin did not understand… Jiang Wei’s words were meticulously clear…
He patted Wen Qin’s shoulder.
Understood…
Wen Qin nodded.
Jiang Wei continued to instruct:
Wen Qin nodded heavily…
Speaking of which, Wen Qin looked at Jiang Wei again. He opened his mouth as if he had something to say, but the words got stuck in his throat…
Jiang Wei knew what he wanted to say.
Hearing this, Wen Qin nodded heavily.
Jiang Wei suddenly stood up. The rotten light armor he wore rustled. He drew his Qinghong Sword and spoke with great spirit.
With these commands… the Special Operations Camp instantly assembled like wolves and tigers.
Who would have thought…
Just then.
A voice, out of place, sounded.
*Hmm…*
Jiang Wei was startled.
“Shu Army seeks an audience?”
Had they been exposed?
Or was it… a delivery of supplies?
…
…
Outside Baidi City, at the foot of Mount Baiyan.
The Vanguard Camp sharpened their sabers, poised and ready, anticipating the upcoming purge. They were to be the vanguard.
Gao Shun was…
delivering a pre-battle speech…
Suddenly, a whistle sound drowned out Gao Shun’s voice.
The familiar voice sounded again. Gao Shun instinctively turned around. That man appeared before him!
“A triple-braided purple-gold crown.”
“A red brocade robe embroidered with a hundred flowers from Xichuan.”
“A beast-faced, swallowing-head connecting-chain armor.”
“A jade-decorated lion-belt holding the armor.”
And the wind-howling Red Hare horse…
That man had returned!
Gao Shun instinctively swallowed. He quickly cupped his hands and bowed.
Lu Bu smiled and patted Gao Shun’s shoulder.
He bestowed a enfeoffment upon one person, that of a Marquis of a Ting.
He bestowed a “County” enfeoffment upon another, that of a Marquis of a County.
Lu Bu, as Cao Yu’s father-in-law and a pioneer appointed by Great Wei to expand territory overseas, Lu Yu had granted him this title. He had also changed from his original…
Tears welled up in Gao Shun’s eyes.
Seeing the now overbearing and magnificent Lu Bu, Gao Shun’s heart fluttered. He remembered the glorious days when he and his Vanguard brothers had served this peerless divine general, charging forward and conquering cities.
Lu Bu’s words were as proud as ever, brooks no argument.
Gao Shun cupped his hands and bowed.
Lu Bu waved his hand.
Gao Shun quickly bowed in apology.
He was afraid that his words might cause Lu Bu any trouble.
On the other side…
Cao Cao had already retreated to the rear ranks. It seemed he did not wish to witness the final moments of the man he had contended with for a lifetime.
Lu Xun commanded the central army… dispatching troops.
Zhou Yu and Lu Su strolled through the ranks, chatting about something.
Zhou Yu said:
Lu Su seemed puzzled. He asked:
Hearing this, Zhou Yu smiled.
*Hmm…*
Lu Su looked up at Zhou Yu. He remained silent, as if waiting for his grand pronouncements. Zhou Yu sighed.
Speaking of this, Zhou Yu’s tone became serious. He continued:
“Firstly?”
Lu Su raised his eyes. He suddenly felt that Zhou Yu’s analysis made a lot of sense.
Zhou Yu’s words continued.
Lu Su followed Zhou Yu’s words, lamenting, “Guan Yu is gone. I heard Zhang Fei and Fa Zheng are also gone in the Shu Path. Jing Province’s elites Ma Liang and Xiang Lang are gone. Liao Hua, Zhou Cang, Chen Dao, Li Yan are also gone…”
“The already talent-scarce Shu Kingdom is likely to be even more severely hit!”
Zhou Yu smiled… Zhou Yu changed the subject. Lu Su quickly asked:
“Ah, this…”
Lu Su seemed to instantly understand, to grasp the meaning…
Immediately, his eyes widened.
As Lu Su said…
In the original Yizhou, whether it was Liu Zhang’s era or Liu Bei’s era…
The local forces of Yizhou were firmly suppressed. Liu Zhang relied on the transient faction led by Li Yan and Fa Zheng!
In Liu Bei’s era, it was a tripartite confrontation between the transient faction, the elder faction led by Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, and the Jing Province faction.
It was no exaggeration to say that the local forces of Yizhou had long been dissatisfied, but they were forced to lie low due to the overwhelming power of the other factions.
Now… the transient faction, the Jing Province faction, and the elder faction had all suffered heavy blows. The spring had arrived for the local forces of Yizhou.
Zhou Yu could imagine what this meant.
The Shu Han regime was completely unstable.
The stance of the Yizhou faction might even be pro-Wei!
Zhou Yu gave a slight smile…
Just then…
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The sound of the horn echoed… The decisive battle was about to begin!
*Dong*
*Dong!*
*Dong!*
The sound of drums was like thunder, shaking heaven and earth.
Red Hare reared up, its Fangtian Huaji glinting with a deep, cold light under the sun. Lu Bu’s rare crimson eyes widened as he gripped the Fangtian Huaji.
He roared towards the mountain.
Liu Bei softly murmured. Zhang Bao raised his Zhangba Snake Spear, ready to meet the charge.
Lu Bu snorted,
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