The Last Sentinel

The divine bridge has appeared, but the long bridge is teetering on the verge of collapse in the void.

Below, the River of Reverse Entropy surged ceaselessly, its raging torrent sweeping across the chaotic void, its boundless entropy-increasing laws roaring and crashing. The East Wind Divine Bridge, forged from the essence of countless divine souls, could not withstand the relentless erosion of this torrent of laws. The bridge trembled incessantly, fine cracks spreading from its surface to both ends. With each tremor, it seemed as if it risked collapsing and plunging into the long river at any moment.

Zhuge Liang was the first to sense the danger lurking beneath the storm. He lightly tapped his feather fan, his gaze fixed on the hazy chaos on the opposite bank of the long river, and spoke in a deep voice: "The other side of the River of Reverse Entropy is no safe place. According to my deductions, all the myriad realms have already laid a net here, waiting for us to cross the bridge and enter. It is a long-planned trap!"

"My foolish brother, there's no need to dwell on this."

Cao Cao walked slowly to Kongming's side, his white horse stepping on the branches extending from the ancient bronze tree, his white robe fluttering in the wind.

He turned his head, a knowing smile in his eyes, his tone calm yet sharp: "We've already made up our minds."

"This action was like knowing there are tigers in the mountains, yet still heading into the tiger's den."

"Knowing full well that the other side was heavily fortified, you still insisted on storming into enemy territory, shattering the four walls that bound Kyushu, and forcibly carving out a path to survival that connects all the heavens and myriad worlds. What's wrong, little brother? Are you feeling scared?"

Kongming slowly raised his eyes, gazing at the surging, entropy-increasing river, his expression calm and undisturbed: "I have already died once; the words 'life and death' no longer sway me. However, the East Wind Divine Bridge has a crucial constraint. To withstand the continuous impact of the entropy-increasing torrent, both ends of the bridge must be anchored with divine soul power to stabilize it and prevent it from being directly overturned by the giant waves of law. Currently, our camp is stationed on this bank, but the opposite bank of the river is empty, with no one responsible for anchoring the bridge. What should we do?"

As soon as the words were spoken, a powerful and resounding voice suddenly rang out.

Sword Qi Heavenly Dragon, Liu Bei, King of Hanzhong, stood tall and proud, his golden dragon eyes blazing with piercing cold light, his dragon aura swirling and rising around him: "Why not let me take action myself! I will cross the River of Reverse Entropy with my own body, swimming all the way to the other side, and stabilizing the distant end of the East Wind Divine Bridge!"

"Absolutely not!" Cao Cao immediately and sternly rejected the idea, leaving no room for negotiation. "Liu Ye, this is not the time for reckless courage! Your primary responsibility is to guard the Bronze Tree and maintain the foundation formed from the fragments of the Nine Cauldrons. If you abandon us, this Bronze Tree, which carries our escape route, will collapse instantly, leaving us all stranded. The task of guarding our home is yours, while the crossing of the river and anchoring of the Divine Bridge are entrusted to my two elite warriors!"

Liu Bei pondered for a moment, then nodded solemnly: "Very well."

"Walk!"

Upon hearing this, Dian Wei and Xu Chu were greatly encouraged, their fighting spirit soaring, and they were about to step onto the swaying East Wind Divine Bridge.

"Wait a minute!"

Guan Yu, the Martial Saint, strode forward, his Green Dragon Crescent Blade held horizontally in mid-air, its blade cutting through their path and blocking their way. His phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, his gaze piercing through the misty river, looking into the depths of the void.

"The powerful beings of all the heavens and myriad realms are no fools. At this moment, they must be hiding in the void, overlooking the entire Anti-Entropy River. If our main force crosses the river on the bridge, the enemy will take the opportunity to send out their elite forces to launch a surprise attack, raid the rear, assassinate our lord, and sever the roots of the Bronze Ancient Tree. At that time, we will be attacked from both sides, and the overall situation will be in danger."

Dian Wei said gruffly, "Isn't Yun Chang here to hold the fort at the rear?"

Guan Yu slowly shook his head, his tone serious: "To guard against any unforeseen dangers, it is not advisable for the three of us, all of us at the 3.0 planetary level, to leave this shore defense line at the same time."

Xu Chu was about to argue when a rough and bold voice suddenly exploded from somewhere in the void, interrupting everyone's conversation.

"What Yun Chang said is absolutely right! This matter of crossing the river and facing danger should be entrusted to our Xiliang lineage!"

Everyone turned to look in the direction of the sound.

A figure stood alone on a solitary bronze branch extending outwards, his tattered black armor covered with knife marks of varying depths, dark black demonic patterns branded on his forehead, wild black hair flying wildly, and a dense, bloodthirsty demonic aura lurking in his eyes.

The giant demonic blade in his hand surged with demonic energy, and layers of black light spread outwards, clearly contrasting with the golden and white holy light surrounding everyone present.

Liu Bei, Cao Cao, Zhuge Liang, and other heroes of the Three Kingdoms period possessed an aura that leaned towards sagehood and divinity, radiating light and vastness.

The person who suddenly appeared was completely shrouded in pure, dark demonic energy, a demon through and through.

Without disguise or concealment, they unabashedly reveal their demonic origins.

Upon seeing this figure, Guan Yu's pupils suddenly contracted, his blood and qi surged, and his phoenix eyes turned crimson, faintly showing signs of demonic possession. He then uttered the other party's name slowly and deliberately.

"Hua! Xiong!"

Mo Huaxiong raised his head to meet Guan Yu's gaze, then burst into loud laughter that reverberated through the surrounding void.

"Long time no see, Yun Chang! Even if we're familiar with each other, I'll still sue you for defamation if you spout nonsense!"

"Remember, from now on call me—Demon Hua Xiong!"

"I know that all these years you've been searching for a chance to fight me again. When you clash with powerful enemies, my image always appears in your mind, and you've fantasized countless times about fighting again and finishing the battle you left unfinished years ago. And I've done the same, rehearsing countless battle scenarios in my mind, thinking about how to dodge your first three thunderous blade strikes, find an opening, and finish off the enemy with the fourth strike!"

"However, the decisive battle between you and me is not yet over."

Guan Yu slowly relaxed his brows, raised his hand to gently stroke the long beard that hung down to his chest, his murderous aura slightly subsided, and his eyes were filled with intense fighting spirit.

"Very well, I await the day when we clash on the battlefield once more."

Mo Huaxiong spun around and turned towards the River of Reverse Entropy, stirring up the dark mist in the sky with his demonic blade, and shouted loudly.

"General Hua Xiong, the fierce and ruthless general of Xiliang, respectfully invites the Grand Marshal of Xiliang to descend!"

Behind Hua Xiong, boundless black demonic energy rapidly spread and expanded, and a huge, towering phantom slowly emerged from the black mist.

This man was enormous and imposing, with a belly ten spans wide. His dark purple robe, emblazoned with the robes of a usurper, was half-open. A thick, gray-black beard hung down to his chest and abdomen. His eyes were crimson, like burning flames. His face was deeply lined with wrinkles, and when he grinned, he revealed a gluttonous greed that could devour everything.

Countless souls of the dead from Luoyang swirled around him, and a dark red, malevolent aura surged forth as if it were a tangible force. Thick chains bound his arms. One hand gripped a blood-soaked longsword, while the other held a gilded wine vessel. Behind him, the shadowy figures of ferocious beasts faintly appeared, their roars piercing the void.

As Dong Zhuo appeared, a series of illusory figures of Xiliang generals emerged from the black mist, their killing intent spreading outwards in layers.

The figure of the leading demon king general was particularly eye-catching!

He was like a dark overlord who had torn the sky apart and descended, his sharp edge revealed and his fierce power overwhelming the entire scene.

Deep within all the illusory images of Xiliang, the silhouette of a war god loomed faintly, while the demonic aura of a king descended from above, enveloping all directions. Even Guan Yu, Dian Wei, and Xu Chu, three 3.0 planetary-level cosmic warriors, subconsciously focused their attention upon sensing this oppressive force and took the initiative to avoid its sharp edge.

Dian Wei, Xu Chu, and Guan Yu locked their gazes on the hazy figure deep within the black mist, and a name simultaneously surfaced in their minds.

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

The fiercest warrior of the Three Kingdoms period, the pinnacle of combat power in his time, and a humanoid Gundam who stood at the peak of the late Eastern Han Dynasty—Wenhou Lü Bu, Lü Fengxian!

The mere appearance of the Xiliang faction was enough to intimidate all the heroes present, and the air seemed to freeze.

The next instant, a wild and tyrannical laugh resounded throughout the void, causing the ancient bronze tree to tremble violently.

"The flesh and blood of the mountains and rivers will all enter my belly! All living beings under heaven can become my feast!"

Dong Zhuo's gaze swept across the assembled heroes, his domineering presence overwhelming.

"Long time no see, everyone! The fortunes of the Three Kingdoms are reviving, and the orthodox tradition of the Eastern Han Dynasty has returned to the heavens. Naturally, the lineage of Xiliang cannot be absent!"

Cao Cao looked at Dong Zhuo, his eyes flickering slightly, and asked, "Since Lord Dong has personally appeared in the world, I suppose my sworn brother Yuan Shao is not far from returning."

Dong Zhuo grinned, revealing a ferocious smile.

"We still need to wait a while. He is trapped within the defenses of his homeland. Lord Qitian will be engaged in a fair and square showdown with Zhuge Tingfeng. That contest will require the support of Yuan Shao's genius legion."

Kongming's heart tightened, and worry appeared between his brows: "So, our homeland in the rear has already been invaded by other worlds?"

Dong Zhuo chuckled, his tone laced with sarcasm.

"Our rear defenses have long been infiltrated. You should all recognize one thing: the Human Alliance never disappoints when it comes to being disappointing. During the six years Lord Ye Feng has been missing, the Great Wall Watch has been aggressively recruiting geniuses from all realms. Now, a large number of mid-to-high-level positions in the Human Alliance are secretly controlled by these otherworldly prodigies. We are currently waging two wars simultaneously. Externally, we need to work together to break through the four treasure lands and shatter the four high walls surrounding the human race's territory; internally, we must purge the otherworldly prodigies hiding within and eliminate the Seventh Councilor, the Great Wall Watch!"

After those words, the atmosphere in the room grew increasingly tense, and everyone understood that the situation was far more dangerous than they had imagined.

Dong Zhuo took a step forward, his demonic aura soaring to the sky, and declared loudly.

"So please put aside your concerns and focus on preparing for the river crossing!"

"Xiliang will protect you!"

He raised his hand and pointed to the phantom of the God of War deep within the black mist, his voice resounding through the chaos with unwavering confidence.

"With my son Fengxian here, what fear is there of those remaining villains and scoundrels in the heavens!"

The surging anti-entropy river continued to crash against the Dongfeng Divine Bridge, causing it to sway violently. However, with the appearance of the Xiliang army, the gloom that had been hanging over everyone's hearts began to dissipate.

With formidable enemies lurking ahead and internal troubles lurking, heroes from all three kingdoms have gathered together, and now with the strong support of Xiliang, a road that crosses the River of Reverse Entropy and heads towards the heavens finally has the opportunity to unfold forward.

The heroes exchanged glances, made up their minds, and were ready to step onto the sky bridge once everything was arranged.