You get Lu Bu as your starting character.

Chapter 1001 The Supreme Ruler

Big week.

Luoyang, the capital of China, is the imperial palace.

Zhou Chen slowly opened his eyes and let out a sigh of relief.

"Phew... I've finally absorbed these memories."

Zhou Chen muttered to himself, realizing his current predicament.

He crossed.

The person they traveled to was none other than the Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

The supreme ruler, the master of the world.

However, his situation as emperor was not very good.

Internally, powerful ministers held sway, while externally, powerful and influential families ran rampant.

The court was corrupt and the government was in disarray.

In addition, he had been frail and sickly since childhood.

Since ascending the throne, he has often been bedridden, leaving a large part of the government affairs to be handled by Empress Wu Ying and four regents.

This led to a situation where imperial power was usurped and two emperors ruled in succession.

Empress Wu Ying's prestige and power in the court grew day by day.

Even now, they have almost surpassed him, the emperor.

If it weren't for the long history and deep roots of the Great Zhou Dynasty...

There are still many loyal veterans.

The world of the Great Zhou Dynasty has probably changed long ago.

The first female emperor ever to appear appeared.

Even so.

Empress Wu Ying's prestige and power in the court had become too great to control.

and.

Even though he was frail and sickly from childhood, he was kept alive by various precious medicinal herbs, so he wouldn't die young or suddenly pass away.

Clearly, there's a big problem here.

Zhou Chen's expression was rather unpleasant.

He never imagined that he would face such a terrible situation after transmigrating into the body of an emperor.

Imperial power has waned, two emperors have ruled, powerful ministers hold sway, and powerful families run rampant...

This is absolutely a hellish start.

Fortunately, as a time traveler, he still has some advantages.

……

【bite…】

[The check-in system has finished loading.]

[Successfully bound to host via check-in system.]

[Sign in once a day to receive civil and military officials, and legion soldiers.]

The character summoned through daily check-ins is completely loyal to the host.

[Ding... Sign in and receive a new player gift pack.]

[Congratulations, host, you have been granted one sign-in opportunity.]

[Congratulations, host, on obtaining the 'Emperor's Conferment of Gods Technique'.]

[The Emperor's Conferment of Divinity Technique, an exclusive cultivation method for the Emperor, improves physical constitution and compensates for innate deficiencies. The stronger the Emperor's luck, the faster the cultivation.]

Should I choose to begin practicing immediately?

"Practice."

Zhou Chen silently recited in his heart.

He is now in a precarious situation and is in poor health.

We must immediately start cultivating ourselves to change the current situation.

Otherwise, what awaits him is a sick emperor who can't get off his bed.

[Ding... The Emperor's Conferring of Gods Technique has been completed.]

In an instant, a mysterious and profound energy surged into Zhou Chen's body, spreading throughout his entire being and cleansing him.

At the same time, his aura rose steadily, and in the blink of an eye, his pale and sickly complexion became rosy and gradually returned to normal.

"Is this what martial arts cultivation is?"

"It's amazing."

Zhou Chen sat up and clenched his fist.

Compared to how sickly he looked just now, he is in better condition than ever before.

[Ding... Host, would you like to start the daily check-in?]

[Check-in.]

Zhou Chen answered without hesitation.

[Check-in successful.]

[Congratulations, host, you have gained the loyalty of the character 'Lu Bu'.]

Lu Bu?

Lü Bu?
Zhou Chen was taken aback.

Unexpectedly, the first person to sign in was this war god who fought three heroes at Hulao Pass.

This was the fiercest general of the Three Kingdoms period.

Among men, Lü Bu is the best; among horses, Red Hare is the best.

This gives a glimpse into Lü Bu's bravery.

Unfortunately, such a valiant general ultimately met a tragic end, betrayed by all and dying a violent death.

"This humble general, Lü Bu, pays his respects to my lord." A man eight feet tall, with a heroic and imposing appearance, appeared out of thin air.

He wore a purple-gold crown, a beast-faced chainmail armor, and a barbarian silk belt, exuding an aura of unruliness, arrogance, and domineering power.

As Lu Bu bowed to Zhou Chen, his unruly, arrogant, and domineering aura instantly subsided.

Zhou Chen looked at Lü Bu. Lü Bu's basic attributes instantly appeared before Zhou Chen's eyes.

[Character: Lü Bu.]

Cultivation level: Half-step Celestial Being.

[Technique: Extinction Cross Halberd]

[Weapon: Halberd.]

[Talent; Flying General.]

[Evaluation: Among men, Lü Bu; among horses, Red Hare.]

……

Half-step Celestial Being?

Zhou Chen looked somewhat shocked.

He knew that this world was one where the strong were respected and martial arts reigned supreme.

Martial arts have nine ranks, divided into the lower three ranks, the middle three ranks, and the upper three ranks.

The lower three grades cultivate the body, the middle three grades cultivate the qi, and the upper three grades cultivate the spirit.

Above that are the celestial beings.

That is already extraordinary, breaking the limits of the human body, a being that roams freely between heaven and earth.

There was no one like this in the entire Great Zhou Dynasty.

In the Great Zhou Dynasty, a third-grade Grandmaster is considered a master in one's own right, a second-grade minor Grandmaster is considered a strongman, and a first-grade Grandmaster is a top-tier figure.

As for those who are half-step into the Celestial Realm, they are extremely rare.

Zhou Chen had been somewhat worried about his safety.

Now that Lu Bu, a near-celestial being, is present, his safety is somewhat guaranteed.

"Fengxian, there's no need for such formalities."

Zhou Chen nodded with a satisfied expression.

Sudden.

at this time.

A eunuch came in carrying a bowl of medicine.

"Your Majesty, it's time to drink medicine."

When the eunuch Zhang De walked in, he saw that Zhou Chen, who was supposed to be seriously ill and bedridden, had suddenly sat up without any signs of illness.

He was slightly startled.

Then he saw Lü Bu, and his expression changed.

"How dare you! Who are you to trespass into my bedchamber?"

"Guards! There's an assassin!" A sharp voice echoed throughout the entire imperial palace.

"Boom."

Hearing the commotion, the door was pushed open, and squads of imperial guards rushed in.

Zhou Chen waved his hand expressionlessly; "All of you, step back. This man is not an assassin."

"Your Majesty, this person's origins are unknown..."

"I've already said, all of you, get out of my way. This man is not an assassin. Do I need to say it a second time?"

Zhou Chen interrupted Zhang De and gave him a cold look.

That one glance sent a chill down Zhang De's spine, the most important figure in the inner court.

She sensed that the emperor before her seemed somewhat different.

Zhou Chen had never been so authoritative before.

But now, he saw in Zhou Chen the unquestionable authority of an emperor.

"Get out of here! Didn't you hear His Majesty's words? All of you, get out of here!"

Zhang De shuddered with a grim expression and immediately ordered the Imperial Guards who had rushed in to retreat.

Although he really wanted the Imperial Guards to capture Lü Bu and find out the truth.

But he dared not disobey the orders of Emperor Zhou Chen.

Despite the fact that Emperor Zhou Chen had spent most of his time bedridden and relinquished much of his power, he was still a powerful figure.

But dealing with a mere servant of the royal family was still a piece of cake.

After the Imperial Guards withdrew, Zhang De took a deep look at Lü Bu beside him.

Then, carrying a bowl of medicine, he bowed and stepped forward, saying...

"Your Majesty, it's time to take your medicine. This is the medicine prescribed by the Imperial Hospital today."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chen glanced at the bowl of medicine in Zhang De's hand, a strange look flashing in his eyes.

“These past few days, I have been taking medicine every day, but my health has not improved; on the contrary, I am getting weaker and weaker. Zhang De, can you tell me why this is?”

Zhou Chen calmly looked down at the personal eunuch he had always regarded as a confidant.

Zhang De's heart skipped a beat, and his hand holding the medicine bowl trembled involuntarily.

what happened?

Does the Emperor already know something?

"Your Majesty, this shows that the medicine prescribed by the Imperial Hospital has been effective. Your Majesty looks much better today. This old servant believes that after drinking this bowl of medicine, Your Majesty's health will be fully recovered soon."

Zhang De bowed immediately without showing any emotion and said...

He had already sensed something unusual.

It seems this emperor has truly changed.

Things have changed.

He has not only become much more dignified, but also much wiser.

"It worked?"

"Full recovery?"

A hint of sarcasm flashed across Zhou Chen's face.

"I'm afraid that if I drink this bowl of medicine, I will never recover!"

"Zhang De, do you know what the consequences are for poisoning the emperor?"

(End of this chapter)