Three Kingdoms Mythology World.

Not only was Lin Mu dumbfounded, but the other players were also stunned...

It's just announcing the list. What could be the reason for not announcing it due to a missing source? Isn't a system announcement just a matter of the system saying a few words?
However, some astute players have unearthed a great deal of secret information from this announcement.

Those who make the list receive a reward, and the reward is exceptionally generous, far exceeding the value of ordinary weapons, equipment, and items.

If that's the case, then those who made it onto the previously announced "List of Lords of Heaven and Earth" must have also received great blessings from Heaven and Earth!
Other players had many guesses about this, but Lin Mu and Ji Beiqin, who were involved in the situation, knew that there was no reward, at least not on the surface.

Just then, Fang Yue rode his warhorse and stopped in front of Lü Bu.

The first battle begins!

At this moment, another system announcement appeared:
"--Ding!"

"—Announcement from the China Region: Fang Yue, the renowned general from Hanoi in the [Kwantung Allied Forces] faction, has entered the [Nan Dou Qi Sha Arena] and will begin his duel with Lü Bu. Due to the fulfillment of special conditions, the victor will receive the title of [The Greatest Warrior Under Heaven]!"

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Recently, announcements have been popping up like they're free.

The story of the three heroes fighting Lü Bu is far more impressive than the story of the hero who killed Hua Xiong while the wine was still warm; the latter even had an announcement made when the battle began.

However, what Lin Mu didn't know was that not only the players heard this voice, but also Huang Zhong, Dian Wei, and others. Not only them, but Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, Qiao Mao, and others also heard it; in fact, everyone in the entire land heard this voice!
The duel between Lü Bu and Fang Yue became known throughout the land. Everyone heard that this battle would determine the recipient of the title of unparalleled warrior!

Although Lü Bu's bravery had become somewhat known in Luoyang, the capital,

"I have a feeling that a new issue of the [Spring and Autumn Monthly Commentary] is about to be released, and the protagonist of it is one of the participants in this battle!" Lin Mu said quietly. This time, he didn't just think about it in his heart, but said it directly on the spot. Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei couldn't control themselves and trembled all over when they heard this.

Guan Yu's face turned even redder, Zhang Fei's face turned even darker, and Liu Bei's face also became rosy...

Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, and others in the makeshift meeting room all heard this... Their expressions changed drastically, and the greed in their eyes could no longer be concealed.

The title of "The Greatest Warrior Under Heaven" is known to everyone in the world. As long as we win this battle, we can be crowned the Greatest Warrior Under Heaven!

"Alas... what a pity! If my Yan Liang and Wen Chou were here, they would surely be able to bestow upon them the title of 'Number One Warrior Under Heaven'!" Even the alliance leader Yuan Shao could not resist the temptation of this title.

Even Dong Zhuo on the city wall was astonished, repeatedly muttering, "The greatest warrior in the world... the greatest in the world!"

"Haha! My son, Fengxian, is the greatest general in the world!! Invincible!!!"

Before the outcome was even decided, Dong Zhuo already knew that Lü Bu would win.

This battle was no longer just a contest between the Guandong Allied Forces and Dong Zhuo's forces; it was a grand event for the entire land!
Compared to the excited natives, the players were much calmer this time. Because they already knew that Lu Bu was an unparalleled warrior of his time, the number one in the world!

The failed announcement of the "List of Heavenly and Earthly Generals" – needless to say, Lu Bu was definitely at the top!
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On the summit of a majestic mountain in Jingzhou, several elderly people and several young people are discussing current events in China.

At that moment, the announcement echoed in their ears...

"The title of 'Number One Warrior Under Heaven' has finally reappeared... According to historical records, it hasn't appeared for many, many years... and not every dynasty with a strong foundation has the opportunity to have it..." one of the old men said quietly.

"It seems this is truly a sign of a prosperous era..." another old man nodded and sighed.

"Is it really Lü Bu who has been given this title this time? Could it be Dian Wei, who killed Hua Xiong under Lin Mu's command? Or someone else? The warlords of Guandong have quite a bit of influence." At this moment, a young man dressed in a blue Confucian robe asked in a low voice.

This person has a peculiar appearance, with a slightly rugged look...

"Is it still uncertain? No... it's already confirmed. Lü Bu's star shines brightly in the world, surpassing all other generals. He is undoubtedly the number one general in the world."

"The Heavenly General... hasn't appeared for hundreds of years... before that, it was only in the early Han Dynasty and the late Qin Dynasty..." "Yes... according to the records, there was a warrior who was the bravest in the land and never gave the title to anyone else... until his death, he was known as the number one warrior in the land..."

"Sir, are you Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King?"

"right……"

"Gentlemen, should we accept the summons from that member of the royal family?" the man with a stern face asked in a low voice.

“We old folks are too old and weak to join in the fun. Shiyuan, you can take up an official post... The world belongs to you young people,” an old man said meaningfully.

Shi Yuan was the courtesy name of Pang Tong.

"Liu Biao, the governor of Jingzhou... Heh... He's only so interested because he's envious of Han imperial relatives like Liu Yan, Liu Yu, and Liu Dai who's been listed on the 'List of Lords of Heaven and Earth.' But it takes some courage for him to come to the complex and powerful Jingzhou all alone." Another old man said calmly.

"The situation is unclear, so don't agree for now." The old man, who hadn't spoken until now, directly told Pang Tong not to agree.

"Mr. Shui Jing, when is the right time?" Pang Tong looked at the taciturn old man with great envy.

This person was none other than the renowned Mr. Shui Jing!
"Let's see how those two families react and decide... If they are both willing to support Liu Biao, then it's time." Before Shui Jing could speak, the first elder said softly.

"According to Shi Yuan's prediction, these two guys will probably defect to Liu Biao," Pang Tong said, revealing his thoughts.

"Oh...how do you know?" the old man asked with a smile.

"Although the two major families control the lifeline of most of the cities in Jingzhou, they are inherently deficient and their fortunes are bleak. They cannot produce a soaring dragon as their ruler, but are more like tigers among their subjects."

“Liu Biao is a dragon crossing the river,” Pang Tong said solemnly, offering another unexpected opinion.

"The tiger follows the dragon; it is ordained by Heaven."

“This is one of them.”

Secondly, Sun Jian.

"Sun Jian swiftly consolidated Changsha Commandery and threatened the two major families."

"When Sun Jian went north to attack Dong Zhuo, he had a falling out with the two major families. When Sun Jian came to ask for resources, the two families did not provide a single grain of rice or a single copper coin."

"Sun Jian then tried to seize the opportunity, but unfortunately he only managed to grab a small amount, which was far from enough."

"Sun Jian thus forged an enmity with the two major families... Other aristocratic families in Jingzhou also deeply feared this fierce tiger of Jiangdong. Rumor has it that someone was secretly manipulating things to make Sun Jian antagonistic towards the powerful local families of Jingzhou, but whether this is true or not is unknown. However, Sun Jian was naturally at odds with the powerful families of Jingzhou... a conflict of interest."

"With the fierce tiger of Jiangdong by their side, the aristocratic families of Jingzhou need to support a dragon to emerge, so the two will compete with each other," Pang Tong analyzed in a deep voice.

Everyone else listened quietly, thinking silently...

"Lin Mu not only drove the Sun family out, but he's not letting them go now... Why doesn't he just take action directly? With his resources, the Sun family can't withstand him!" Pang Tong threw out another shocking guess while everyone was pondering.

The person behind it all is not a powerful family from Jingzhou, but General Lin Mu!
"Isn't Sun Jian supposed to have a brilliant strategist under his command? Why hasn't he made a move?" At this moment, the first old man to speak asked.

"There is one whose talent may surpass mine," Pang Tong said modestly.

"If I can analyze this conjecture, he should be able to as well, but I can't guess the details..."

"Perhaps he... wasn't very willing to assist Sun Jian?" Pang Tong offered another astonishing guess, seemingly out of the blue.

"Your analysis makes a lot of sense... Shiyuan, you will become an outstanding strategist, and you will have a place on the stage of the world in the future." Mr. Shuijing stroked his beard and said with satisfaction.

...(End of chapter)