Three Kingdoms Mythology World.

Chapter 2636 The Opportunity for Breakthrough: Lü Bu Kills Ding Yuan! (Part 2)
"These are the gifts that Lord Dong has prepared for you, my worthy brother. As long as you are willing to help me, you will enjoy endless wealth and honor in the future." Li Su handed the gift list to Lü Bu.

Lu Bu stroked the red token in his hand, then glanced at the luminous pearl and the gift list, his heart already filled with longing.

He took a deep breath and said, "Gentleman Dong is so kind to me; if I were to refuse, I would be ungrateful. I am willing to serve as a junior general under Gentleman Dong!"

At this point, Lü Bu officially rebelled against Ding Yuan and joined Dong Zhuo.

"Good. My wise move is to abandon darkness and embrace the light."

“From now on, we will have to rely on you, my brother, to deal with the threat from Ding Yuanjun.” Li Su pressed his advantage, wanting to eliminate the threat from Ding Yuanjun completely.

"What do you mean, brother?" Lü Bu asked hesitantly.

"Kill!" Li Su's face hardened with murderous intent as he shouted in a deep voice.

Upon hearing this, Lü Bu was only slightly taken aback, showing no shock.

“Brother Su, Ding Yuan is, after all, my adoptive father. I have already been despised by the world for betraying him. If I were to kill him with my own hands, it would be against all reason!” Lu Bu sighed softly.

Li Su smiled slightly and said, “My dear brother, those who achieve great things do not concern themselves with trifles. Ding Yuan is short-sighted and unlikely to achieve great things. Following him, you will have little chance of advancement. On the other hand, Lord Dong harbors great ambitions and desires to restore the Han Dynasty and establish a great empire. If you can lend Lord Dong a hand, you will not only be remembered in history but also contribute to the nation. As for Ding Yuan, he is merely a stumbling block. Eliminating him is for the sake of the country’s future.”

Lu Bu frowned, pondered for a long time, and said, "That is true, but this matter is of great importance. Let me consider it some more."

He could side with Dong Zhuo, but killing Ding Yuan required much more caution.

If he joins Dong Zhuo, he can easily defeat Ding Yuan's army, and then he can take the opportunity to drive Ding Yuan away from the capital, thus saving Ding Yuan's life.

Li Su's intention was to launch a surprise attack on Ding Yuan from behind, kill him, and not let him go.

Li Su knew that Lü Bu had changed his mind, but he couldn't accept it out of politeness, so he didn't agree directly. Instead, he said meaningfully, "Brother, please consider it carefully, but time is of the essence. I hope you will make a decision soon. Lord Dong is still waiting for your news."

The two chatted for a while longer before Li Su took his leave. Lu Bu gazed at the Red Hare horse and the other precious treasures, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

He knew that once he made the decision, there would be no turning back. But the temptation before him was too great to resist. He paced back and forth in his tent, contemplating his future.

At this moment, he really wanted to summon Zhang Liao and the others to discuss things, but these things couldn't be made public. Besides, he had joined Dong Zhuo, and he wanted to keep it a secret as much as possible, as it might have unexpected effects later. It might even be his pledge of allegiance to Dong Zhuo's camp...

As night deepened, Lü Bu lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. Ding Yuan's image kept flashing through his mind; he recalled Ding Yuan's many acts of kindness towards him, and a pang of guilt welled up within him. But the thought of the Red Hare steed, the luminous pearl, and all those resources stirred a tempting desire within him.

Just as he was hesitating, he suddenly heard a commotion outside.

Lu Bu was startled and quickly got up, put on his equipment, and left the tent.

Outside, flames soared into the sky, and the shouts of battle were deafening. He looked closely and saw that Dong Zhuo's army had reappeared and surrounded the camp.

Dong Zhuo suffered a crushing defeat, yet he's still sulking and challenging us to war?! Moreover, Dong Zhuo just recruited him, and instead of secretly discussing battle details with him, why is he launching a surprise attack now?

However, Lu Bu, who should have responded quickly to the attack, remained stationary.

In the past, he would have rushed out like lightning and led his troops into battle.

But now that he has already sided with Dong Zhuo, he can't continue like this.

Moreover, Dong Zhuo's siege of the camp was also a test of him.

Thinking of this, Lü Bu sighed softly, and then rushed out as well, his speed was not slow, but his battle plan was different.

Just then, Li Su suddenly appeared out of nowhere, blocking Lü Bu's path, and said to Lü Bu meaningfully, "Brother, this battle is about taking down Ding Yuan directly."

Upon hearing this, Lü Bu suddenly understood and nodded, saying, "With you here, brother, it's as easy as taking something out of a bag."

Dong Zhuo was simply afraid that things might get complicated if things dragged on... In addition, Dong Zhuo was also afraid that Ding Yuan and Yang Biao would completely collude with each other...

“Brother, let me offer one more piece of advice,” Li Su said earnestly.

“I know you are loyal and devoted, but Ding Yuan’s existence is not a good thing for you. The Bingzhou Iron Cavalry cannot have two masters. Besides, killing Ding Yuan will earn you the first merit. If you can achieve this, you can quickly gain an advantage in Lord Dong’s camp.”

"Lord Dong promised that whoever takes Ding Yuan's head will be promoted to Left General of the Household and enfeoffed as Marquis of Duting!"

“If you take Ding Yuan’s head, Lord Dong might reward you with a promotion, perhaps even making you the General of the Four Pacifications and Four Peace, or even the General of the Four Expeditions…” Li Su tempted him.

"Furthermore, there might be... an opportunity for you to break through to the Heavenly General level!!!" Li Su revealed his most important bargaining chip.

Upon hearing this, Lü Bu trembled violently, utterly shocked, and exclaimed, "Really?!?!?!"

The breakthrough opportunity for the Heavenly General is extremely precious; it might be the only one of its kind!
Looking at the mysterious but serious-looking Li Su, Lü Bu closed his eyes.

In reality, Li Su hadn't left Ding Yuan's camp at all; he had been hiding near Lü Bu's tent. Lü Bu was in a state of panic and didn't care whether Li Su had left or not. The other soldiers, too, assumed Li Su would be having a long talk in Lü Bu's tent all night…

Lu Bu closed his eyes and sensed the burning military camp, knowing that he had no way out.

He suddenly opened his eyes, gritted his teeth, and said, "Fine, I agree. But I have one condition: I must kill Ding Yuan myself to prevent future troubles." Lü Bu had gone this far, completely abandoning morality and righteousness. However, he didn't know that this action would cause him great suffering in the days to come.

Li Su laughed and said, "Don't worry, my brother. Lord Dong has already arranged everything. As long as you are willing to take action, Ding Yuan will surely die."

Lu Bu nodded, and with a wave of his right hand, a red token suddenly appeared. The next moment, the Red Hare steed appeared in Lu Bu's hand.

He jumped directly from his original warhorse to the Red Hare.

"Bang!!!" A dull thud rang out, and the Red Hare steed kicked Lu Bu's original warhorse with its left hind leg, instantly turning the latter into dust and disappearing from the world... This act seemed to confirm something...

Seeing this, Lü Bu said nothing, lightly swung his halberd, and charged towards Ding Yuan's tent like lightning.

Along the way, the hurried soldiers only saw a flash of red light, and could not even see Lu Bu's figure.

Ding Yuan was resting in his tent when he heard the shouts of battle outside. Startled, he quickly got up, grabbed his weapon, and exclaimed that Dong Zhuo, already at a disadvantage, still dared to challenge him. Didn't he know that their fight would only result in mutual destruction, benefiting Yang Biao, Lu Zhi, and others?!
Ding Yuan, who had just stepped out of the tent, saw a flash of red light, and then Lü Bu, riding Red Hare, stopped in front of Ding Yuan like a ghost.

Upon seeing this, Ding Yuan's pupils constricted sharply, and he asked in a low voice, "Fengxian, why are you doing this?"

Lu Bu looked at Ding Yuan, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination. He said coldly, "Ding Yuan, you are short-sighted and incapable of achieving great things. I have decided to follow Lord Dong, and today is your death day."

After saying that, he raised his halberd and, with terrifying power, slashed directly at Ding Yuan.

"Fengxian, no, no!!!" Zhang Liao and Gao Shun exclaimed in unison.

Lü Bu actually murdered his father!

However, Lü Bu's advance was swift as lightning, and Zhang Liao, Gao Shun, and others had no time to come to the rescue.

Ding Yuan stood there, stunned. He hadn't expected Lü Bu to betray him. He was furious and resentful, and also regretted letting the wolf into his house.

But he had no time to dodge. He raised his weapon to try to block Lu Bu's attack, while a strange energy shield enveloped him.

However, the halberd was too terrifying, breaking through the protective shield and severing the weapon and head.

With a "whoosh," the halberd pierced the darkness, completely taking away Ding Yuan's life force.

The head that flew into the sky stared wide-eyed at Lü Bu in disbelief before slowly closing its eyes.

Lu Bu sheathed his halberd, leaped forward, and snatched the head from Zhang Liao and Gao Shun right before their eyes.

Zhang Liao and Gao Shun also rushed over. Seeing that Ding Yuan was dead, they were filled with grief and indignation, but they had no time to grieve at this moment. Seizing or stopping Lü Bu was the most important thing.

They also wanted to seize Ding Yuan's head, but unfortunately, they weren't as skilled as Lü Bu and couldn't win.

"Fengxian, you're so foolish!!!" Gao Shun cried out in grief, and for some reason, he felt a sense of relief at that moment.

Lu Bu stared at Ding Yuan's corpse, his heart filled with mixed emotions. But he knew he had embarked on a path of no return. For his own future, he had no choice but to continue.

Gao Shun and Zhang Liao arrived at Lü Bu's side, and their faces turned ashen as they looked at Ding Yuan's corpse.

At this moment, Li Su appeared out of nowhere, patted Lü Bu on the shoulder, and said, "Brother, well done. From now on, you are Lord Dong's man, and you will enjoy endless wealth and honor in the future."

"What?!" Upon hearing this, Gao Shun and Zhang Liao's faces turned even more ashen.

Lü Bu actually surrendered to Dong Zhuo?!
"Spy, you're asking for death!!!" At this moment, Gao Shun suddenly attacked, swinging his weapon and slashing at Li Su.

A crisp sound rang out.

The halberd blocked Gao Shun's attack.

Lu Bu remained silent, while Gao Shun, who was being blocked, looked at Lu Bu with a complicated expression, at this comrade-in-arms who had become a stranger overnight.

"Fengxian, you have chosen your path, and I will follow mine." Gao Shun glanced at Lü Bu and said calmly.

He immediately put away his weapon and left without looking back.

"Yunyue... Yunyue..." Seeing Gao Shun like this, Zhang Liao wanted to persuade him to stay, but he didn't know what to say.

"Wen Yuan, come with me. The Bingzhou cavalry must not be scattered!" Lü Bu sighed softly, then said emphatically.

These words sent a jolt through Zhang Liao. Gao Shun's departure had certainly affected him... but Lü Bu's words instilled in him a sense of responsibility.

The Bingzhou cavalry were trained by them; if they were completely wiped out here by Dong Zhuo, how could they face their fellow villagers?!
And so, Zhang Liao followed Lü Bu and left quickly. Lü Bu, carrying Ding Yuan's head, went to persuade the others to surrender and then took control of the entire army.

At this moment, the east was beginning to lighten, a new day was about to begin, and Lü Bu's fate would be changed from that moment on.

The wheel of history is rolling forward.

(End of this chapter)