Just as the elder activated the Imperial Edict in the outside world, a subtle change occurred in the Imperial Corpse within the middle realm of the Imperial Dynasty.
In the main hall of the Imperial Palace, the faint golden light had long since vanished, and the original grayness once again enveloped the entire hall.
"Drip..."
"Drip..."
The sound of water droplets falling to the ground filled the entire hall. Following the faint light from the Imperial Throne, one could see that the entire hall was covered in blood. Several broken bones lay silently on the cold tiles.
The Imperial Corpse stood motionless at the entrance. The void that shrouded its face had now dissipated completely, revealing a cold countenance. Its eye sockets were empty, and dried blood stained its eye corners.
"Weng~~"
A golden light, appearing from nowhere, shot directly into the Imperial Corpse's brow. A strange and indecipherable rune materialized on its forehead.
"He has arrived!"
"He has arrived!"
The Imperial Corpse suddenly opened its mouth, speaking with bursts of black gas erupting from its throat. It abruptly turned its head, gazing towards the passage leading to the Blood Refining Pool.
"He has arrived!"
"He has arrived!"
The Imperial Corpse's body trembled violently. With a single step, it entered the passage leading to the Blood Refining Pool and disappeared from the hall.
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Chang'an City, Great Han.
Watching the disappearing imperial robe figure, Yang Hao pondered for a moment. He decided to use the Ancient Heroes card pack he had drawn some days ago. Zhang Liao, the foremost of the Five Elite Generals, and Gan Ning, the foremost of the Twelve Tiger Ministers, had already emerged. The heroes within would certainly not refresh the existing hero realms.
However, the seal would break in half a year. Summoning them now would allow half a year for cultivation. This half-year might be the most peaceful period in the Southwest Region.
"System, use the Five Elite Generals card pack!"
The Five Elite Generals were all exceptional generals. No matter who emerged, they would be a significant aid.
"Ding! Reminder to the host, the Five Elite Generals card pack will randomly select three heroes for the host. The host has a high probability of successfully summoning these heroes!"
"What?"
"Probability!!!"
Yang Hao's scalp tingled. As expected, blind boxes purchased with hundreds of thousands of faith points wouldn't be so easy.
"Ding! Does the host wish to open?"
"Open!"
He had two Five Elite Generals card packs; at least one should be good.
"Ding! Successfully deducted the Five Elite Generals card pack. The host has one Five Elite Generals card pack remaining!"
"Ding! Opening successful!"
In Yang Hao's mind, three figures instantly materialized: one wielding a three-pointed, double-edged sword; another, a great axe; and a third, a long spear. Sidan Novel Network.
"Ding! Does the host wish to draw? Reminder, the host has a high probability of successfully summoning these heroes!"
"Draw!"
Yang Hao's face instantly turned grim.
"Ding! Draw failed!"
"I..."
Yang Hao instantly collapsed feebly onto his throne. If he had known, he would have opened the card packs on the day he bought them.
"Again!"
"Ding! Successfully deducted the Five Elite Generals card pack!"
"Ding! Opening successful!"
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully summoning Xu Huang from the Five Elite Generals card pack!"
Xu Huang?
Yang Hao's tense heart instantly relaxed. That was too thrilling, more so than opening a blind box.
Yang Hao nodded as the gradually shining figure appeared. Xu Huang, one of the Five Elite Generals, was skilled in both civil and military affairs, ranking second!
Xu Huang participated in numerous major battles, possessed both wisdom and courage, achieved remarkable military exploits, and governed his troops with discipline. Cao Cao once praised Xu Huang, saying, "General Xu can be said to have the demeanor of Zhou Yafu."
"Open Xu Huang's information!"
"Name: Xu Huang"
"Courtesy name: Gongming"
"Dynasty: Late Han and Three Kingdoms"
"Cultivation: Rong Tian Second Layer"
"Cultivation technique: Axe Fierce Heaven Art"
"Troops: Top-tier troops - 100,000 elite soldiers."
Experience: In his early years, Xu Huang fought alongside Yang Feng and persuaded Yang Feng to escort Emperor Xian of Han back to Luoyang, receiving the title of Dutian Hou.
Later, he surrendered to Cao Cao and participated in the Battle of Xuzhou, the Battle of Guandu, the attack on Jizhou, the Battle of Bai Lang Mountain, the Battle of Nan Commandery, the Battle of Weinan, the Battle of Liangzhou, and the Battle of Hanzhong, earning multiple merits.
In the Battle of Fancheng, Xu Huang led his troops to repel Guan Yu, pursued Guan Yu, and took the opportunity to break through Guan Yu's ten layers of trenches, completely lifting the siege of Fancheng.
Due to his strict military discipline, Cao Cao praised him for having "the demeanor of Zhou Yafu." After the establishment of Cao Wei, he was promoted to Right General, and Xu Huang was enfeoffed as Right General.
Subsequently, Xu Huang, along with Xiahou Shang, defeated the Shu general Liu Feng and captured Shangyong.
In the first year of Taihe, Xu Huang passed away, posthumously honored as Zhuang, and enshrined in the ancestral temple of Emperor Taizu (Cao Cao).
Not bad!
Yang Hao nodded with satisfaction. Another rare and valuable general!
"System, use the Twelve Tiger Ministers card pack!"
"Open them all!"
After the experience with the Five Elite Generals card pack, Yang Hao was determined. Opening both at once would surely result in a critical hit.
"Ding! Successfully deducted the Twelve Tiger Ministers card pack!"
"Ding! Draw failed!"
"Ding! Opening successful!"
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully summoning Zhou Tai from the Twelve Tiger Ministers card pack!"
Zhou Tai!
Yang Hao supported his cheek with his right hand. Drawing Zhou Tai was not bad. This man had protected Sun Quan multiple times, bearing dozens of wounds.
In the Battle of Xuancheng, facing thousands of bandits, Zhou Tai carried Sun Quan to break through, placing him on horseback. Then, braving the dense array of blades and spears, he "bare-chested, holding a saber, killed dozens of men." In this battle, Zhou Tai "was struck by twelve spears, his wounds festering," ultimately leaving him covered in scars.
"Three times he saved his lord from heavy siege, loyalty and bravery like yours are rare in this world; despite wounds all over his body, he drank heartily, his blood-stained robe a testament to his journey."
"Open Zhou Tai's information!"
"Name: Zhou Tai"
"Courtesy name: Youping"
"Dynasty: Late Han and Three Kingdoms"
"Cultivation: Rong Tian Second Layer"
"Cultivation technique: Blood Refining Body Scripture"
"Troops: Top-tier troops - 100,000 elite soldiers."
Experience: While Sun Ce pacified Jiangdong, he joined Sun Ce's army along with Jiang Qin from the same prefecture, serving by Sun Ce's side, and participating in campaigns against Liu Yao, Yan Baihu, Wang Lang, and others, earning several merits.
Later, Sun Quan admired his character and requested Sun Ce to let Zhou Tai follow him. Zhou Tai repeatedly protected Sun Quan's safety in times of war, sustaining dozens of wounds, as if carved onto his skin.
He participated in the campaign against Huang Zu and defended against Cao Cao in the Battle of Red Cliffs, earning merits. Later, to commend Zhou Tai's efforts in fighting for Eastern Wu, Sun Quan bestowed upon him a green silk umbrella, allowing him to oversee Ruxu. Wu generals Zhu Ran, Xu Sheng, and others thus yielded to him.
He served as the Grand Administrator of Hanzhong and General of Valiant Might, and was enfeoffed as Marquis of Lingyang. He died in the middle of Huangwu. His son, Zhou Shao, also earned several merits and died in the second year of Huanglong. Zhou Shao's younger brother, Zhou Cheng, inherited his military power and title. Chen Shou listed Zhou Tai among the "Tiger Ministers of the Riverfront."
Looking at Zhou Tai's information, Yang Hao's expression gradually calmed from joy. His heart instantly tightened as he looked at the last remaining first-rate general card pack!
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