Mythical Three Kingdoms: Martial Arts Reach Divine Ranks, I Alone Rule the World

Unsure?

Upon hearing Yuan Ji's additional comment, Zhang Mu nearly spat out the wine he had just tasted.

The Yin-Yang school of divination and fortune-telling follows strict rules.

There have always been only two situations: either not being able to calculate or being unable to calculate.

Once you decide to perform divination, you will surely be able to clearly determine good or bad fortune and the course of destiny.

In his view.

Xu Shao's words of comfort to Yuan Ji were clearly intended to shirk responsibility and absolve himself of any involvement.

They were unwilling to bear the heavy burden of being accused of "predicting the death of the Yuan family patriarch with a single divination and deciding life and death with a single word."

after all.

The Yuan family of Runan wielded immense power, with disciples all over the world, and their influence was far beyond what ordinary people could rival.

If the Yuan family uses this as an opportunity to hold them accountable later...

Ordinary cultivators and sorcerers simply cannot afford this price.

not to mention.

As the head of the Yuan family and the Grand Master of the Court, Yuan Ji held a high position and great power, and was highly respected.

Xu Shaoruo asserted with absolute certainty that the head of a top-tier aristocratic family would die amidst the chaos of war…

Ha ha!

How is this divination result any different from publicly cursing Yuan Ji to die?

"I see."

A playful smile appeared on Zhang Mu's lips.

He picked up where Yuan Ji left off, saying, "If I have the chance in the future, I will definitely seek out Xu Shao to cast a divination and predict my fate in this life!"

"What if he also predicts that I will not have a good end..."

"That means that he, as a descendant of the Yin-Yang School, is ultimately not skilled enough."

"With such skill, one can live a long and peaceful life of over a hundred years, surpassing even the predecessors of one's master."

Everyone knows it.

Divination and deduction by the Yin-Yang school are taboo acts of prying into the secrets of heaven and reversing the course of destiny.

The more accurate the deduction, the more secretive the heavenly secrets revealed...

The greater the chance of shortening one's own lifespan and incurring divine retribution.

The unseen forces of Heaven have always been averse to prying into destiny.

This is precisely why the Yin-Yang School has suffered from a decline in talent and a deterioration in its lineage over the centuries, with very few successors dying peacefully.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Ji shook his head slightly, his brows and eyes showing a mixture of helplessness and sincerity.

"If you want to try, you can certainly give it a shot."

"But you are skilled in both literature and martial arts, and your cultivation is unparalleled. Your strength is unmatched in the world, so Xu Shao probably wouldn't dare to cast a divination for you."

He paused briefly, a hint of reminiscence in his eyes, and slowly recounted the past.

"Even when I went to their door to ask for a divination..."

"It was only because of his long-standing friendship with the Yuan family that he made an exception and performed this divination. Gongzhi, do you know what happened after Xu Shao performed this divination for me?"

"What is it?" Zhang Mu had no time to speculate and simply followed up with the question.

"I only found out afterward."

Yuan Ji's tone was tinged with a sigh.

"He actually remained unconscious for three days and three nights after I left before he woke up."

"Just one divination was enough to exhaust his mental energy, causing him to faint for several days. Even now, I occasionally have doubts..."

"Is the divination he gave me, which predicted death in war, true or false?"

Whenever this matter is mentioned, Yuan Ji still cannot help but feel a sense of loss.

On the other hand, Zhang Mu was not surprised at all.

Compared to Xu Shao's three-day coma after divination, he had recently witnessed Zhang Jiao deducing destiny and peering into his own fate:

The tortoise shell shattered inch by inch, and the first generation of Taiping Dao Celestial Master vomited blood on the spot.

Zhang Mu pondered to himself.

If Xu Shao were to deduce Zhang Jiao's destiny and the workings of the chaotic world...

I'm afraid the other party won't even last until the divination is complete; they'll probably die on the spot in front of him.

Thinking of this.

He immediately lost all interest in seeking out Xu Shao for divination.

Regardless of good or bad fortune, everything is protected by "He" the old man.

In front of the hammer and sickle.

Anything unfavorable to Zhang Mu's divination is considered dross.

To understand this crucial point.

Zhang Mu completely let go of his obsession with Yin and Yang and destiny, and directly snatched the white jade wine jar from Yuan Ji's arms.

Under Yuan Ji's helpless, amused gaze...

He tilted his head back, aimed at the jar, and drank heartily.

"Glug! Glug! Glug!"

The rich and mellow imperial wine was incredibly satisfying to drink.

The sounds of swallowing echoed through the pavilion, making even the usually gentle Yuan Ji feel a pang of heartache.

This wine is a royal brew, rare and precious, and should not be wasted by drinking it like this!

"Leave some! Leave some!"

Yuan Ji quickly spoke up to stop him, his tone tinged with urgency.

"I only have this one jar of imperial wine left. If you drink it all..."

"When Yuan Shao, Gao Lu, and Meng De arrive, what should I serve them?"

"belch--"

A clear, loud hiccup rang out.

Zhang Mu shook the wine jar, which was now only thinly filled with liquid, and casually tossed it back into Yuan Ji's arms.

"Don't worry, I never eat alone."

Zhang Mu raised his hand and patted his chest and abdomen, looking content and satisfied.

As expected of a royal wine, besides its mellow aroma and sweet aftertaste, it also has the subtle benefits of calming the mind and nourishing the blood.

Although this effect was negligible and barely noticeable for a top-tier expert like him, it was still a tangible benefit.

Yuan Ji looked down at the few remaining bottles of wine at the bottom of the jar, his face a mixture of amusement and exasperation. He sighed helplessly, "You might as well have just drunk it all up."

Having said that, he raised his hand and tossed the white jade wine jar into the surging river below.

The river surged and instantly swallowed the wine jar, leaving no trace.

Yuan Ji intended to have the servants in the Imperial Garden fetch another jar of fine wine to entertain Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, and Cao Cao, who were about to arrive.

But his divine sense had not yet been transmitted...

Suddenly, a scroll radiating spiritual light floated down from the void and landed gently in his palm.

As Yuan Ji's fingertips brushed open the scroll and he saw the message it contained, his expression suddenly hardened, his leisurely demeanor replaced by a serious one.

"Kongzhi, please excuse me, I must go ahead first."

He spoke slightly faster, and said solemnly, "The war in Liangzhou has taken another dramatic turn. Protector of the Qiang, Ling Zheng, was attacked and killed by the Qiang leaders Beigong Boyu and Li Wenhou."

"The rebellion in Liangzhou has not been quelled. With the fall of a general, the situation is out of control, and the flames of war are poised to engulf the entire Liangzhou."

"His Majesty has urgently summoned civil and military officials to the palace for a meeting, so it is inconvenient for me to stay here any longer."

The Qiang rebellion has broken out again!

Upon hearing this, Zhang Mu instantly realized the gravity of the situation.

The Protector of the Qiang was no different in rank and authority from the General of Yanmen Garrison.

The only difference is.

He guarded Yanmen Pass and intimidated the border tribes, while the Protector of the Qiang was stationed in Liangzhou and suppressed the various Qiang tribes.

The sudden death of a high-ranking general who was guarding a region was enough to shake the imperial court.

not to mention.

This incident directly led to the collapse of the Guan-Liang defense line and further deterioration of the situation in Liangzhou.

"It's alright."

Zhang Mu smiled calmly and responded with a cupped hand.

"Shiji, go forth and fulfill your duty. We are friends, so why should we be bound by the constraints of daily meetings? After you depart, I will return to Yanmen in Bingzhou."

"As the garrison commander of Yanmen, stationed in the northern border, I do not wish to see the Liangzhou rebellious Qiang break through the defenses, flood into Bingzhou, and harm the people of the north."

As for volunteering to go to Liangzhou to quell the rebellion, Zhang Mu never even considered it.

The Qiang rebellion in Liangzhou occurred repeatedly year after year, and the imperial court's several large-scale military campaigns were all in vain. The conflict involved court politics, checks and balances among powerful families, and undercurrents of entanglement.

He had no intention of getting involved in this mess.

He even had a vague suspicion in his heart...

This long-standing and unresolved border trouble may have been deliberately orchestrated by someone, with the intention of gradually weakening and weakening the already deeply troubled Han dynasty.

"Fine."

Yuan Ji looked regretful and nodded, saying, "Then we shall meet again another day. I will personally visit you in Bingzhou in the future."

As soon as he finished speaking, he rose into the air, nodded slightly to Zhang Mu, and with his robes fluttering, sped straight toward the imperial court in the southern part of Luodu.

Watching Yuan Ji's departing figure disappear into the distance, Zhang Mu raised his hand, picked up a strand of hair, and gently blew on it.

The fine strands of hair drifted down in the wind, and the moment they landed, a flash of inspiration transformed them into a figure that was exactly the same as his appearance and physique.

Zhang Mu quietly channeled a wisp of divine thought into the bean soldier formed from the strands of hair, and whispered instructions.

"After you return to Luodu, tell Miss Zhen that I have important business to attend to and will return to Bingzhou first."

Doubing Zhang Mu silently accepted the order, and with a swift movement, he rushed towards Luodu.

With this, all matters in Luodu were settled.

Zhang Mu raised his eyes and looked towards Yanmen in Bingzhou. His figure moved slightly, and in an instant, the spot where he stood was empty, and he completely disappeared from this small garden in the north of the city.

At this time, Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, and Cao Cao...

They were still galloping on their way, and had not yet arrived.

……

Half a day passes in the blink of an eye.

The northern border of Bingzhou, the garrison headquarters of Yanmen Commandery.

Zhang Liao had just returned from inspecting the military camps outside the city. His steps were steady, and he was about to step into the main hall to deal with the military affairs that had been piling up recently...

Looking up, I saw a familiar figure sitting behind the long table.

His eyes widened in surprise, and his usually calm and composed face instantly lit up with wild joy. He strode forward, his voice trembling with excitement, "Brother!"

"You...you're back!"

Seeing Zhang Liao's demeanor change from his usual composure to one of unbridled joy, Zhang Mu lightly tapped the table with his fingers, producing a few crisp, soft sounds.

"Be more composed."

Zhang Mu's tone was calm and gentle, carrying a hint of familiar advice.

"How old are you!"

"I'm merely leaving the prefecture for a short trip; I'll naturally return. Do you think I'd never come back?"

Having said that, he took out a square, exquisite jade box from his bosom and tossed it directly to Zhang Liao.

"Catch it."

"This is the breakthrough pill I obtained for you."

"After a period of rest and recuperation, you can use this pill to break through your limitations and advance towards the Martial Phase Realm."

"In the process."

"You can focus on your cultivation and breakthrough in peace. I will be there to protect you in everything."

Zhang Mu spoke with a light tone but with extremely heavy weight.

"Even if a powerful expert at the Overlord Realm attacks, before you successfully break through..."

"We can also fight him to the death for a while."