Three Kingdoms Mythology World.

Chapter 2684 [The List of Lords of Heaven and Earth]

After Yuan Shao finished reading, the other warlords all read it in unison:
"All those who are allied with me, united in heart and mind, and devoted to serving the country, will never waver in their loyalty. If anyone breaks this alliance, may they be punished by Heaven and Earth, and may the spirits of our ancestors bear witness to this."

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All the soldiers behind them recited this phrase, their momentum soaring to the heavens.

Terrifying bursts of blood energy shot into the sky, turning the entire sky as if it were dyed red!

Countless players, both inside and outside Suanzao City, heard the system notification sound:

"--Ding!"

"--System notification: Dragon Lord Lin Mu, due to the influence of a special power, morale +200% and combat power +20%."

At this moment, strange sounds of the Great Dao echoed in the sky, and purple qi enveloped the entire firmament.

Not only in Suanzao City, but even in Luoyang, the capital city, the sky was filled with purple mist at this moment.

First it was Cao Cao, now it's an alliance of warlords... This gave some people in the capital a glimmer of hope...

“Clang!~~~~~~” Suddenly, a series of strange, continuous bell sounds rang out in the sky, echoing throughout the entire land.

All the people and players in the land heard the bell, as if they knew what was going to happen in the sky, and everyone looked up at the sky in unison.

At this moment, the clear blue sky suddenly turned into a purple haze.

As the bells tolled, a strange and enormous scroll slowly took shape amidst the purple mist...

The scroll did not cover the entire sky of China, but rather the people in every region could see the enormous scroll when they looked up.

At that moment, a system announcement rang in the ears of all players in the China and Japan regions:
"--Ding!"

"—Announcement from the China Region (Eastern Region): In November of the first year of the Zhaoning era (189 AD), twenty warlords, in order to support the Han Dynasty, swore an oath of brotherhood and unanimously elected Yuan Shao as their leader, jointly launching an attack against Dong Zhuo. The epic historical storyline, 'The Warlords' Campaign Against Dong Zhuo,' has begun. Due to the special nature of this storyline, the battle points are specifically designated as 'Warlords' Contest Points'!"

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Three grand announcements rang in the ears of all players. The national war between the Chinese region and the Japanese was still in a strange state, hence the announcements also included the Japanese region.

This system announcement sent shockwaves through the players in the China region. This storyline marks a turning point in the history of the Han Dynasty, the opening of a struggle for supremacy among warlords, and the beginning of widespread chaos!
Many weaker lord players were filled with anxiety. In such a climate, would there still be a place for them to hide...?

Upon hearing the system announcement, Lin Mu smiled. The timeline had been moved up, and the eighteen warlords had become twenty.

"Twenty...no...how is it twenty?!" Lin Mu realized, a big question mark appearing in his mind.

Who is the twentieth town? They've gained the system's approval...

However, it wasn't over yet; three more massive announcements rang out:

"--Ding!"

"—Announcement from Huaxia Region (Dongying Region): The mighty Yangtze River flows eastward, its waves washing away heroes of the past. Right and wrong, success and failure, all vanish in the blink of an eye. The green mountains remain, witnessing countless sunsets. White-haired fishermen and woodcutters on the riverbank are accustomed to the autumn moon and spring breeze. A pot of wine brings joyful encounters, and all the events of the past and present are but a laughing matter. Due to the Huaxia Region's national strength reaching its limit, the epic historical storyline 'Heroes Against Dong Zhuo' has been transformed into the national mythological historical storyline 'Heroes Against Dong Zhuo'!"

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The announcement didn't surprise the players in any way, but when it echoed in Lin Mu's ears, it sent a shiver down his spine.

The historical narrative has been transformed into a national myth!
This was the first time Lin Mu had ever heard of this mission level.

He had encountered missions at the national, world, and even extraterrestrial levels, but a national mythology level mission was something he had never heard of before. This was a huge departure from his previous life.

In the previous version, the campaign against Dong Zhuo was merely an epic storyline, and the situation of the eighteen warlords fighting against Dong Zhuo remained largely unchanged. However, this time, many variables have emerged.

The historical storyline has been upgraded to a national myth level, which means that the difficulty, rewards, and dangers of the storyline will all increase exponentially.

Lin Mu felt a chill run down his spine. He had a premonition that Lü Bu might have already broken through to become a Heavenly General!
"It's really frustrating. Dian Wei is stuck in Bingzhou, and Taishi Ci is only recovering from serious injuries. He has lost his exclusive weapon, so his combat power has been greatly reduced. At present, only Huang Zhong can be used... The story of the three heroes fighting Lu Bu may not be able to happen in the Great Wilderness territory..." A look of regret appeared in Lin Mu's eyes.

"The battle of the three heroes against Lü Bu may still fall to Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei!" For some reason, the scene of Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei fighting against Lü Bu reappeared in Lin Mu's mind.

But Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei were suppressed by him to such an extent, how could they compare to Dian Wei, Huang Zhong, and Taishi Ci?! Yet, it seems that certain historical events are destined to happen... "Their foundation is still a bit lacking, otherwise Huang Zhong, Dian Wei, and Guo Jia could have advanced to the Tongtian level!"

"The position of the alliance leader is as fixed as history, and it is difficult for outsiders to change or compete for it. Is the position on the list of feudal lords also like that?" Lin Mu pondered to himself, feeling quite unwilling.

"Drink!!!" Just as Lin Mu was pondering, Yuan Shao's voice rang out.

Afterwards, all the feudal lords drank the blood from the bowls...

After Lin Mu drank the wine, a system notification appeared that only rang in Lin Mu's ears:
"--Ding!"

"--System notification: Dragon Lord Lin Mu, you have drunk the Blood Wine of the Oath of Alliance [Spig Earth Spirit Wine]. Due to the blessing of heaven and earth and the influence of special plot, as well as the difference in heavenly status, you have gained a special boost: Martial Power permanently +1 (maximum of 98)."

Pig's blood wine has such miraculous effects!!!
If Dian Wei, Huang Zhong, and Taishi Ci were given this to drink, wouldn't they take off like rockets?!
Lin Mu's expression changed slightly, and then he thought of something and turned to look at... Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei.

At this moment, all three of them were enveloped by a dense, misty purple light, transforming into three cocoons of light.

A surge of powerful energy erupted forth...

This scene only appeared on Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei. Others, including Lin Mu, Cao Cao, and Sun Jian, only experienced a flash of purple light before the phenomenon disappeared...

Upon seeing Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei in this state, Yuan Shao, who was standing on the high platform, immediately asked in a low voice, "Who are these three people?"

"This is Liu Bei, a childhood friend and prefect of Hanoi Commandery, a descendant of Prince Jing of Zhongshan, and a relative of Emperor Jing of Hanzhong."

"Those who agreed to join forces to attack Dong Zhuo were the thirteenth-ranked warlords at the banquet. The two beside them are Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, Liu Bei's sworn brothers!" Gongsun Zan replied to Yuan Shao.

At this moment, everyone's attention was on Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei, but behind Liu Bei, there was another person, Zhu Xuan, who was completely ignored by everyone... He had no presence.

At this moment, Zhu Xuan's face was extremely grim. If Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei all exhibited such extraordinary phenomena, how could his sworn brother, witnessed by heaven and earth, not have such a spectacular phenomenon?!

A deep sense of resentment filled Zhu Xuan. He had made so many efforts, even altering the classic historical scene of the Oath of the Peach Garden, yet in the end, he remained an outsider…

"So he's a member of the Han imperial family..." Yuan Shao nodded thoughtfully.

Upon hearing this, Gongsun Zan's lips twitched. At the banquet where the alliance leader was established, Yuan Shao hadn't even listened to the servant's calls, showing that he treated Liu Bei and the others like Yiren. Perhaps all of Yuan Shao's attention was focused on Lin Mu at that time.

What Gongsun Zan didn't notice was that when Yuan Shao looked at Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei, a hint of greed and murderous intent surfaced deep in his eyes.

"--Ding!"

"—Announcement from the China Region (Eastern Region): Many lords throughout the land act arbitrarily, failing to grasp the long-term implications. Therefore, based on their individual foundations, destinies, fortunes, official ranks, celestial status, military class, and troop numbers, and in accordance with the will of Heaven and Earth, the 'List of Lords of Heaven and Earth' has been compiled across the land! Those who ascend the 'List of Lords of Heaven and Earth' will receive the protection of Heaven and Earth. All those listed are hereby conferred the title of Lords of Heaven and Earth! Enjoying the protection of Heaven and Earth, and inheriting the destiny of Heaven and Earth! Each and every one of them is hereby honored with the title of 'Lords of Heaven and Earth'!"

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Then, the system announcement continued:

The latest Second Heavenly God Ranking [Heaven and Earth Lords Ranking] has been released:
[First Garrison Lord]: General Wei, Marquis of Shanyin, Lin Mu!
[The Second Warlord]: Chancellor, Grand Commandant, Marquis of Mei, Dong Zhuo!

[The Third Warlord]: Yuan Shao, Prefect of Bohai and Marquis of Yangxiang!
[Fourth Warlord]: Liu Yan, Governor of Yi Province and Marquis of Yangcheng!
[Fifth Warlord]: Han Fu, Governor of Ji Province!
[Sixth Warlord]: General of the Rear, Prefect of Nanyang, Yuan Shu!
[Seventh Warlord]: General Who Conquers the South, Gongsun Zan!

[Eighth Warlord]: Grand Marshal, Marquis of Xiangben, Liu Yu!

[Ninth Warlord]: Tao Qian, Governor of Xuzhou!
[Tenth Warlord]: Qiao Mao, Prefect of Dongjun

[Eleventh Warlord]: Yuan Yi, Prefect of Shanyang!
[The Twelfth Warlord]: Commandant of the Army, Cao Cao!
[Thirteenth Warlord]: Sun Jian, Prefect of Changsha and Marquis of Wucheng!
[The Fourteenth Warlord]: Liu Bei, Governor of Hanoi Commandery
[Fifteenth Warlord]: Prefect of Wuwei, Ma Teng!
[The Sixteenth Warlord]: Kong Zhou, Governor of Yu Province!
[The Seventeenth Warlord]: Liu Dai, Governor of Yanzhou!
[The Eighteenth Warlord]: Kong Rong, Prefect of Beihai!
[The Nineteenth Warlord]: Zhang Chao, Prefect of Donghai!
[The 20th Warlord]: Bao Xin, Chancellor of Jibei!

[The Twenty-first Warlord]: Zhang Miao, Prefect of Chenliu!
[The Twenty-Second Warlord]: Prefect of Shangdang, Wei Zhongdao!

[The Twenty-Third Warlord]: Ji Beiqin, Prefect of Taiyuan!

"What's going on?!?!" Lin Mu's pupils constricted sharply when he saw the latest list of the Lords of Heaven and Earth, and he exclaimed in surprise.

The list of feudal lords should only include those who gathered in Suanzao City and responded to the proclamation against Dong Zhuo, right?
How come Liu Yan, Liu Yu, and others are on the list too?!

Ji Beiqin actually made the list, though he was at the very bottom.

Based on the various pieces of information in the "List of Lords of Heaven and Earth," many details of the mythical historical plot have changed!

Many people, including Lin Mu himself, were surprised when the list of warlords was released. The top spot wasn't held by Yuan Shao, nor by the defeated Dong Zhuo, but by Lin Mu!

(End of this chapter)