The golden light flowed down, merging into the fourth layer of the tower's body, forming a river of gold that splashed ripples.
"Hum~~"
A golden streak cut through the void. Within the river, a towering figure eight feet tall, majestic and imposing, with an aura of dominance about his brow, slowly emerged before Zhang Liao, Guan Yu, Zhao Yun, and the others!
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully summoning a peerless historical figure from the river of time, a master of poisons—Jia Xu!!"
Jia Xu!!
One of Cao Cao's five great strategists, known for his myriad poisonous schemes and flawless foresight, who could also maintain his integrity amidst complex power struggles!
A master of survival in a chaotic world!
Jia Xu spent his life traversing different regions, from serving Liangzhou, advising Zhang Xiu, persuading Zhang to surrender to Cao Cao, advocating for peace and sustenance, to sowing discord between Ma and Han, and finally supporting Cao Pi. Each instance showcased his superior intelligence, sharp foresight, and skillful navigation of power games!
He even brought an end to the four-hundred-year reign of the Han dynasty with a single statement!
"View the detailed information of the peerless figure, the master of poisons—Jia Xu!"
"Name: Jia Xu"
"Courtesy name: Wenhe"
"Dynasty: Late Han and Three Kingdoms Period"
"Cultivation: Golden Immortal First Layer!"
"Cultivation technique: Poisonous Immortal Strategy Sutra!"
"Attached troops: None!"
Experience: Jia Xu began his career as a filial and honest candidate, serving as a Lang official, and later became a subordinate of Dong Zhuo.
After Dong Zhuo was killed by Wang Yun's scheme, Jia Xu successively attached himself to Li Jue, Guo Si, Duan Wei, and Zhang Xiu. During this period, Jia Xu twice devised strategies that defeated Cao Cao.
In the fourth year of Jian'an, Jia Xu surrendered to Cao Cao along with Zhang Xiu. During the Battle of Guandu, he strongly advocated for a decisive battle and, before the Battle of Red Cliffs, proposed securing the Chu region first before attacking Jiangdong, but his advice was not heeded by Cao Cao.
Later, when Cao Cao was locked in a stalemate with the Guanxi allied forces in Weinan, Jia Xu perceived the situation and successfully employed a stratagem to sow discord. Cao Cao followed his advice, fracturing the alliance between Ma Chao and Han Sui, and unified the Guanxi region in one fell swoop.
As Cao Cao grew older, he struggled with the succession issue. Jia Xu, citing Yuan Shao and Liu Biao as examples, subtly advised Cao Cao against deposing the elder for the younger, supporting Cao Pi to become the heir apparent.
After Cao Cao's death, in the first year of Huangchu, Cao Pi deposed Emperor Xian of Han, established the Wei dynasty, and ascended the throne in Luoyang, appointing Jia Xu as Grand Tutor and enfeoffing him as Marquis of Shouxiang.
In the fourth year of Huangchu, Cao Pi proposed a military campaign south. Jia Xu believed the time was not ripe for unification and opposed Cao Pi's expedition to Wu, but his counsel was disregarded. Cao Pi's first campaign against Eastern Wu ended in failure.
In the fourth year of Huangchu, Jia Xu passed away at the age of seventy-seven, posthumously honored as Marquis Su and enshrined in the ancestral temple of Emperor Wen of Wei.
Jia Xu, in his capacity as a strategist, often accompanied armies, but he was also well-versed in military strategy and authored "Abridged Art of War by Sun Tzu," and annotated "The Art of War by Wu Qi."
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Ancient Immortal Heavenly Court.
The Everlasting Weak Prefecture had been successively ruled by numerous powers since the Era of Emperors. From the Tianbao Sect, Southern Heaven Immortal Dynasty, Flying Immortal Gate, and Six Fire Cult, it was only ten thousand years ago that the Ancient Immortal Emperor emerged, becoming the sole living Immortal Emperor in the nine realms of the Everlasting Weak Prefecture to this day!
It was strange. Throughout the long years of the Era of Emperors, Immortal Emperors like Tianbao, Southern Heaven, and Flying Immortal had been fleeting. After entering the Ancient Star Road, they never returned, all perishing. It was due to the tragic fates of these Immortal Emperors that the Ancient Immortal Emperor had suppressed the summoning from the Ancient Star Road for ten thousand years, vigorously cultivating his direct bloodline!
Tragically, none of his sons or followers had reached the Immortal Emperor realm, let alone the Quasi-Emperor realm. His own son had only reached the Immortal Emperor realm ten thousand years ago, despite abundant resources!
"Alas!"
Deep within the Ancient Immortal Heavenly Court, a sigh filled with unwillingness and reluctance echoed. There were too many ties here, reasons why he could not leave. However, within the Immortal Realm, any being who reached the Immortal Emperor realm was granted only one imperial destiny by the Great Dao. To obtain more, the Ancient Star Road was the most convenient path, but it was also fraught with peril!
Beings newly entering the Immortal Emperor realm had to enter the Ancient Star Road. This was a trial set by the Great Dao, unchanged since the Creation Era, through the Ancient Immortal Era, the Desolate Era, the Styx Era, and up to the current Era of Emperors.
There was a powerful and peerless Immortal Emperor who controlled countless imperial destinies and was said to have reached the very end of the Emperor realm. He strived to alter the predicament of the Great Dao's suppression but failed. His life force and imperial might were cursed by the Great Dao, transforming into the boundless sea of boundaries that enveloped the Immortal Realm. Su Dan Novel Network
Newly ascended Immortal Emperors, if they survived their journey into the Ancient Star Road, could enter it at any time thereafter, or not at all, without any restriction from the Great Dao. Only those newly entering the Immortal Emperor realm were compelled to enter the Ancient Star Road; otherwise, they would face the Great Dao's curse, their imperial might would be gradually erased, and their lifelong pursuit would end at the peak of the Quasi-Emperor realm, with no possibility of becoming an Immortal Emperor.
"Ten thousand years!"
"Ten thousand years!"
Unwilling sighs echoed, filled with dread of the Ancient Star Road and reluctance to abandon the Heavenly Court he had built.
Even with his entire life's knowledge and divine abilities, he could only postpone the journey into the Ancient Star Road until this very day, ten thousand years later.
Boom!
Deep within the Ancient Immortal Heavenly Court, a place where ten thousand rays of divine light radiated and gentle power diffused, a staircase leading to the Ancient Star Road, constructed from Chaos Stone, gradually materialized!
Chaos Stone: A spiritual material found only on the Ancient Star Road, possessing the power of chaos and imprints from the Ancient Immortal Era. It is an indispensable material for forging supreme treasures!
The Ancient Immortal Emperor trembled as he gazed at the staircase that appeared before him, his eyes fixed on its depths with a mixture of reluctance, unwillingness, and fear!
"Father!"
Gu Shengdi knelt before Gu Xian Di, weeping profusely, desperately reaching out. His father was right before him, yet he could not grasp him.
"Child!"
"This is all I can do for you. The path ahead must be walked by yourself. The Ancient Star Road is an unavoidable existence for all beings who have newly entered the Immortal Emperor realm!"
A hint of a smile, yet filled with sorrow, appeared on Gu Xian Di's face. He spoke again, "In my cultivation sanctuary, there are three Imperial-grade Immortal Treasures. Protect them well and do not use them unless absolutely necessary!"
"Father!"
Gu Shengdi wailed, thrashing on the ground like a child, his hands bleeding profusely.
"Alas!"
Gu Xian Di sighed again, watching his child's distress, a trace of tears in his eyes. He extended his palm, intending to caress his child's head.