Three Kingdoms Mythology World.

In a remote mountain, towering trees grow densely, ancient vines meander and hang from the trunks, and many exotic flowers and plants grow in the gaps between the vines and the trees.

On a large tree, a strange golden box was bound by vines and hung in mid-air.

"Almost there! Hurry, that lightning-patterned white tiger is almost back!"

"News has come from the front! The Pig Tooth Brigade can't hold out any longer!!" a figure climbing on a tree trunk shouted.

"Damn... these vines are so resilient, I've tried cutting them several times but haven't been able to break them."

"Hiss hiss hiss!~~~" At this moment, a series of low, strange sounds came.

"Hongze, did you hear anything?"

"What's that sound? No, Lao Zhu, did you do something too naughty last night? Are you hallucinating?"

"Uh...maybe...no...Holy crap! Hong Ze, there's...there's a snake to your left rear!"

"Wow~~~~ Holy crap, there are so many snakes!"

"Damn it...it's broken! Quick, catch the Heavenly Nuwa Treasure Chest!"

"Got it! Run! Run!! Don't worry about the Thunder-Patterned White Tiger's lair~~~"

"Damn... there must be other good stuff in the Thunder-Patterned White Tiger's lair, yet it was scared away by a bunch of snakes!!"

"Holy crap...ahead...ahead...so many snakes!!!"

"Damn it, we're surrounded by snakes!!"

"Judging from past experience, this is the lair of the Thunder-Patterned White Tiger. It's impossible for other races to appear here. After all, the Thunder-Patterned White Tiger has a strong sense of territory and wouldn't allow other ants to pollute its territory... The sudden appearance of so many snakes is too strange."

"Stop analyzing, quick, break through!! There are so many giant snakes at the Heaven and Earth Rank Martial General level, damn... this is terrifying!"

"Waaaaah~~~ I hate snakes the most!!!"

Two figures fled in a disheveled state. They were Zhang Hongze and Zhu Huan, players from the Great Wilderness Territory, known as the Treasure Hunters.

They are currently collaborating to reclaim wasteland in the wilderness.

"After we finish this job and collect the Great Wilderness Contribution Points, let's stop exploring the Divine Continent for now and head to the Buddhist Kingdom."

"What good stuff does the Buddhist Kingdom have...? Their national strength has plummeted. Although there's no world announcement, it's disappeared from the rankings. With their national strength down, treasure chests and resources have been reduced, so there's nothing good there. I still have a dozen or so treasure hunting spots here, and I'm too busy to handle them all. Keep exploring with me."

"Oh dear, I have 80,000 brothers under my command, and many of them want to go to the Buddhist Kingdom region... As the leader, I've been putting it off for a long time, and I want to go there and pull off a heist. I'm still short of Great Wilderness Contribution Points to exchange for that treasure that can help us advance to the Divine General level... If we have the opportunity in the Buddhist Kingdom region this time, we can achieve it... Brother Hongze, please help me."

"Sigh... Alright, since my brother has spoken, how can I ignore him? Let's go back, turn in the mission and collect the reward, then head to the Indian district."

……

At the summit of Lingcang Mountain, in the main hall, Zhang Zhongjing frowned as he gazed at the lush forest outside.

“There are natural laws in the world, and the order of heaven and earth. All things live and breathe according to the four seasons, and birds and beasts hibernate according to yin and yang.” Zhang Zhongjing stared at the mountains and forests and slowly recited with a meaningful tone.

"When the mountains and rivers are peaceful and the nation is prosperous, plants and trees are orderly, insects and snakes hide in their places, each in its own place, without disturbing the world."

Listening to the hissing sounds coming from the mountains and forests, Zhang Zhongjing sighed and said, "But once the world is turned upside down, the country is in turmoil, the foundation of the state is shaken, and the energy of heaven and earth is disordered, strange beasts in the world will lose their normal nature and defy common sense, showing all sorts of strange and unusual behaviors."

"Throughout history, whenever disasters or chaos are imminent, there are always signs of snakes roaming the land and strange snakes appearing in the world. This is not a mere fantasy, but a symbolic sign of changes in the natural order and the growth of malevolent energy in the mountains and rivers."

Although Zhang Zhongjing was not very familiar with the affairs of the court, he still knew some basic things.

"The world is in turmoil, the global situation is fluctuating, and the fate of nations is uncertain. In the mountains, fields, rivers and lakes, snakes emerge in droves, and chaos abounds, which echoes the turmoil in the world."

"Moreover, this is a time when the Han Dynasty is in turmoil, and the usurpation of the Han throne is imminent. The Han Dynasty was born in accordance with the way of the White Serpent of Heaven and Earth, and transformed into the destiny of the Red Dragon. Although the Red Dragon has returned to the ruins, the destiny of the Red Dragon still remains. Now the destiny of the dragon is fluctuating, and strange serpents are causing chaos throughout the world. This is not an auspicious sign."

"Dong Zhuo's usurpation of the Han dynasty was ill-timed, unfavorable, and unpopular. It was doomed!"

According to information he obtained from the Great Wilderness Territory, although the various warlords of the land did not unite to resist Dong Zhuo's usurpation of the Han throne, it was not certain that he would succeed.

“Boom!~~~~” At this moment, Zhang Zhongjing heard the sound of the mountain shaking continuously.

“The mountains and rivers are in turmoil; this is not the choice of Heaven and Earth,” Zhang Zhongjing sighed softly.

After saying that, he waved his hand gently, and a seal floated out, transforming into a mountain-suppressing seal that suppressed the mountains and the earth's veins.

Similar to Zhang Zhongjing's situation, many other mysterious mountains have also achieved success. Upon seeing this, some hermits have made similar remarks, and the mountains where they are located are also in turmoil, requiring the use of the mountain lord's seal to suppress it.

However, many famous mountains and rivers are without a master, and signs of turmoil are emerging. Wild beasts are rampaging, and many players who are exploring the wilderness are encountering all sorts of crises.

Of course, the most common beast they encountered, just like Zhang Hongze and Zhu Huan, was snakes!

Lin Mu, who could know everything happening in the world without leaving his residence, also heard the hissing sound coming from the small bridge and flowing water not far away.

Before long, chaos erupted throughout the Situ mansion. Countless maids and servants cried out in alarm. The mansion, which had never seen a single snake before, was now teeming with snakes—green snakes, white snakes, red snakes… all sorts of snakes. It was absolutely terrifying.

The servants and guards began to busy themselves catching and driving away the snakes.

However, for some reason, there wasn't a single snake in the courtyard where Lin Mu was staying. After a hissing sound came from the running water, there was no further sound.

"The abdication ceremony is about to begin!" Lin Mu's soft voice rang out in the room.

The epic historical storyline of Chang'an City begins with Lin Mu's words!
At this moment, the snakes inside the Situ Mansion suddenly went berserk, roaring and frantically attacking the mansion's defenses.

In Mei County, beneath towering city walls, the massive bronze city gate slammed open.

Then, groups of people quickly ran out of the city.

The left row consists of black-armored officials and sword-wielding warriors, each with gleaming armor and jade-adorned swords, their postures upright like pine trees, displaying the majesty of military generals.

The eunuchs on the right are in charge of banners, fans, and flags, holding fans with the sun, moon, dragon, and phoenix, canopies with the four spirits, and banners reaching the heavens. All the ceremonial weapons have been recast and gilded, with intricate and solemn decorations.

In the middle was a red carpet hastily laid out by eunuchs, which stretched from the inner city all the way to the city gate.

Not far from the gates of Mei County, on the east and west sides, stood 800,000 Xiliang cavalry, their armor gleaming, spears and halberds like a forest, their riders and mounts standing silently. The armor gleamed coldly in the sun, a display of military might that served as both a grand ceremonial procession and a show of force to intimidate the court and the people. The chilling atmosphere that permeated the city seemed to overshadow the remaining dignity of the Han dynasty.

At this moment, in the city lord's mansion of Mei County, Dong Zhuo, having finished bathing and changing, exuded a noble and solemn aura. Dragon shadows constantly swirled around him, creating an extremely mystical scene. "My beloved concubine," Dong Zhuo declared, "last night I dreamt of a hundred dragons entwining me, a sign that has come true today. The Emperor has summoned me to court to abdicate in my favor. Minister Wang has already ordered the construction of the 'Abdication Platform,' awaiting my arrival to receive the abdication. Once the abdication ceremony is complete, I will be the Emperor, and you will be the Empress!" Dong Zhuo gazed at Diao Chan, who was helping him with his grooming, his face beaming with pride.

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your great favor. I wish the Prime Minister, no... I wish Your Majesty boundless blessings and an early ascension to the throne." Diao Chan curtsied, her voice gentle and filled with excitement, yet her lowered eyes revealed no genuine joy.

"Wait here patiently, I will bring you to the palace soon."

Dong Zhuo stroked his beard and laughed heartily. He strode out of the palace gate with the stride of a dragon and the gait of a tiger, and mounted the magnificent black steed from the Western Regions. He had already given the Red Hare to his adopted son Lü Bu, so he would ride the lesser steed.

Surrounded by the mighty Flying Bear army, they walked along the red carpet toward the city gate.

Two hundred thousand Xiliang cavalrymen led the way, their dust obscuring the sky and the sound of their hooves making the earth tremble slightly. The people along the way had long been driven away, leaving only the empty official road for this army, which carried an air of rebellion, to move forward. The Xiliang cavalrymen's faces were beaming with smiles and glowing with health.

Their lord, Dong Zhuo, is about to ascend the throne today. They have followed their lord for a long time and are loyal subjects who have helped him rise to power. They will surely enjoy endless wealth and glory with their lord!
Upon reaching the city gate, they met up with the Dong clan members who were already waiting there. The Dong clan members, along with their attendants, numbered in the tens of thousands, forming a grand and imposing procession.

Then, a million Xiliang cavalrymen formed a protective barrier on all sides, raising their spears and halberds, and the deafening roar of "Long live the Emperor!" shook the city walls.

Dong Zhuo raised his hand to adjust his crown, spurred his horse to stand beneath the city gate, and gazed towards Chang'an. He let out a deep sigh: "The fate of the Han dynasty is sealed; the world shall belong to the Dong family!"

Having said that, he spurred his horse forward, and the entire army marched along the official road toward Chang'an. The yellow dust kicked up by the torrent of armored vehicles stretched for dozens of miles along the banks of the Wei River, even turning the sunlight on the horizon a dim yellow.

"Encourage!!!!!" At this moment, the attendant holding the banner on the right shouted.

Then, a series of dragon roars resounded.

"Boom!~~~~~" A huge rumbling sound began to come from the sky.

As Dong Zhuo stepped out of Mei County, a purple light suddenly filled the blazing sky, and the sounds of dragons and phoenixes, tigers and other creatures echoed through the heavens, a sign of auspiciousness.

However, none of the vast procession below noticed that a hint of blood was permeating the purple aura that filled the sky…

"Buzz!~~~~" At this moment, streams of light, misty purple rain fell from the sky, enveloping the vast procession of more than one million people.

Everyone was bathed in the purple nectar, and all their fatigue disappeared. Not only that, everyone's aura trembled slightly, indicating that they had made considerable progress!

"Buzz!~~~~~" A purple aura surged forth, spreading from Mei County towards Chang'an, covering a distance of 30,000 li!
At this moment, Chang'an City was also bathed in purple light, with ethereal music playing, and auspicious signs appearing in the sky...

Meanwhile, Duan Wei mobilized all his troops and issued a series of orders. Some of these orders differed somewhat from those given by their lord, Dong Zhuo… However, the soldiers obeyed the orders and began to prepare for the defense of Mei County…

Not only that, after Dong Zhuo and his entourage left, the city of Mei was completely sealed off, with no one leaving or entering Mei County!
In a courtyard of the city lord's mansion, Duan Wei was gathered with three generals.

"Chengming, I need you to bring your subordinates to do something. Don't ask why or what the reason is, just follow my instructions, understand?"

"What are your orders, Father?"

Chengming is the courtesy name of Duan An, son of Duan Wei. Duan An is also quite young, about the same age as Zhang Xiu. Currently, he serves Dong Zhuo alongside his father, Duan Wei.

Beside him were two relatives, uncle and brother.

Duan Wei gently patted Duan An on the shoulder and said earnestly, "You should not participate in the upcoming war."

"Bo Rong, you should also arrange for Huai Liang and the others to go on missions with Cheng Ming," Duan Wei said, looking at Duan Yan with a heavy heart.

“Huai Liang, you command your father’s troops.”

Duan Yan, Duan Wei's cousin, also worked with Duan Wei.

The man next to him is Duan Huailiang, son of Duan Yan and cousin of Duan An.

“Zhongming, you…” Duan Yan looked at Duan Wei with a complicated expression, as if he knew something.

"There are some things I can't say yet, just trust me," Duan Wei said softly.

Duan Wei is currently the pillar of the Duan clan in Xiliang. Although he is not the clan leader, the favors he bestows upon the Duan clan are almost comparable to those of the previous clan leader, Duan Jiong (deceased, Duan Wei's elder brother).

Therefore, the Duan clan members all trusted Duan Wei.

Then, Duan Wei looked at the two juniors, who immediately bowed respectfully and said, "I will follow Father's (Uncle's) arrangements."

"Okay, let's not delay, let's make the arrangements right away."

"These are three brocade pouches. Chengming, keep them safe one by one. Once you have reorganized your troops, open the first pouch. If there is any danger, open the second one." Duan Wei handed the three pouches to Duan An one by one.

"Yes, sir!" Duan An nodded emphatically. He had a premonition that the next move might very well involve the fate of the Duan clan!
“You’ve all grown up, it’s time for you to take on some responsibilities and learn some things,” Duan Wei sighed softly.

"Alright, go ahead..." Duan Wei waved his hand and said.

Then, the two young figures quickly left the city lord's mansion...

"Bo Rong, put down your burdens and go back to Xiliang." Duan Wei suddenly said this as he watched the two young figures disappear.

"Is it dangerous?!" Duan Yan's expression changed drastically. He knew that Duan Wei wasn't neglecting him, but rather worried that the upcoming operation would be life-threatening.

He has already been bound to the Tower of Resurrection, so anything that could put his life in permanent danger is no small matter.

"Hmm... If I die, you should stay with the Duan family and move forward." Duan Wei said as if giving his last words.

"Actually, I don't know if it's dangerous or not, but some very capable strategists say it's very dangerous... I believe them," Duan Wei said meaningfully.

“In that case, I will use the power of the family lineage to teleport back.” Duan Yan didn’t ask too many questions and directly agreed to Duan Wei’s request.

The two had known each other for a long time and were familiar with each other's personalities. He didn't ask any more questions, and Duan Wei didn't say much either.

Normally, Duan Wei often assigned him small tasks. He had long since noticed something was amiss, but he didn't say much and just did his best to complete them.

Duan Wei trusted him, just as he trusted Duan Wei implicitly.

After that, the two parted ways...

There wasn't a single snake in Mei County...

Just as Dong Zhuo left Mei County and walked towards Chang'an, a grand announcement resounded in the players' ears.

(Only 4000 words today, I was a bit busy and came up late.) (End of Chapter)