Liu Xuande would never be a succubus of the Eastern Han Dynasty!

Master Lu nodded slightly, then glanced at Liu Bei and said, "It seems that you have adjusted her well. She has some of your modesty."

...What are you saying? Master, your words are a little subtle... Is this the right word for you? Didn't you see everyone's expressions change?

"Master, you are too kind."

To avoid falling into the trap of self-incrimination, Liu Bei quickly changed the subject: "Master, I have sent someone to bring Tan Shihuai's body here, and it is outside the door now. May I ask Master..."

Before he could finish his words, Master Lu raised his hand to interrupt him.

"There's no rush regarding the corpse."

Master Lu waved his hand, his red eyes swept over everyone in the hall, and his tone gradually became heavier.

"I've come here today to discuss something with you... Have you ever wondered about the 'Power of Heaven'? Why did you suddenly possess this special ability?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the hall suddenly fell silent.

Zhang Fei's eyes widened and he scratched his head. "The power of Heaven? Sometimes when I'm fighting, I get excited and my eyes glow golden and my strength becomes terrifying. But what exactly is going on here? I don't dare to understand."

She is the most simple-minded one among them. If she cannot think clearly about something in the short term, she will just "sleep off".

Lu Bu frowned and whispered, "I was also unsure why, when I was outnumbered against a larger force, my strength and speed increased dramatically, and even my injuries healed quickly..."

Zhang Liao and Gao Shun looked at each other for a moment. Although they did not speak, a hint of doubt flashed in their eyes.

Obviously, they all have their own special qualities, but they have not yet shown them.

"hehe."

Master Lu smiled slightly, slowly stood up, and spoke in a voice as clear as a spring, yet with a hint of depth:

"There's no need to worry. In fact, all of this... is due to the collapse of the Heavenly Dao. Its fragments are scattered throughout the world. Those who pick up the fragments can gain the power of the Heavenly Dao from them."

Liu Bei, who knew the inside story, looked thoughtful.

The Han Dynasty kept the news of the Heavenly Dao Fragments strictly guarded. Only the aristocratic families or high-ranking officials knew these secrets. After Master Lu told him, he did not tell anyone.

And now that Master Lu has said this in public, does this mean...that something big has happened in the world again?

Zhang Fei blinked when he heard this and asked curiously, "Then why did these fragments falling from the sky choose us?"

"That's a good question, and that's exactly what I'm going to talk about next."

Master Lu chuckled softly, looked out the window, and his voice gradually lowered:

"Actually, the practice of selecting individuals for shards has existed since ancient times, but never before has there been so many like today... This is actually because someone caused a strange phenomenon in heaven and earth, causing the Heavenly Dao to show some signs of revival, which is why so many holders suddenly appeared in the world."

"As for who this person is and why he did this, we need to keep it secret for now. However, there is one thing I am sure of -

The Way of Heaven is reviving, and troubled times are approaching. You all bear heavy responsibilities, and you will ultimately play an important role in this chaotic world."

Everyone in the hall fell silent upon hearing this.

Only Liu Bei thought in his heart: The person who can trigger the revival of the Heavenly Dao... Could it be that Master is talking about me?

No, that's not right. Looking at Master's expression, it seems that when I got the first fragment, the Heavenly Dao had already shown signs of recovery...

Who would that be?

Liu Bei searched his mind and finally came up with only two words - Zhang Jue.

Yes, it is this great and virtuous teacher.

Rumor has it that she seemed to have obtained a book on the art of peace, and was able to change her fate... Well, the reality is definitely not that mysterious.

But we can glimpse some truth from it - perhaps, the emergence of this Taiping Yaoshu signifies the revival of the Way of Heaven.

So, why did Master Lu talk about this at this time?

Before Liu Bei could ask, Master Lu continued, "...Also, holders of Heavenly Dao fragments can compete with each other."

Bingzhou: Chapter 35

In the meeting hall of Dingxiang County, the atmosphere was slightly solemn because of Master Lu's words.

The lights flickered, illuminating everyone's faces. Zhang Fei, Lu Bu, Zhang Liao, and Gao Shun each had their own thoughts. Only Liu Bei sat in the main seat, his handsome face furrowed with brows.

"...If what the Master said is true, then the future—no, perhaps it would already be in chaos now."

"Because this means that the holders of the fragments will inevitably start an indiscriminate war to become stronger, until the last one is determined.

"Oh, it's funny... The fragment of Heaven's Path clearly bears the name of Heaven's Path, but what it brings is not order, but countless sins and blood. I can't help but feel a little confused. How can this be Heaven's Path? It's clearly a perverse path!"

"determine."

Upon hearing this, Master Lu's red eyes flickered slightly, and he nodded slightly, his tone carrying a hint of a smile: "Xuan De, what you said makes sense."

"However, the power of Heaven is simply power, and has no distinction between good and evil. However, the people of the world are corrupt and their greed is insatiable, so fighting and war are bound to occur, no matter what the cause."

“…So, regardless of whether this storm sweeping the world stems from human greed or a fragment of the Heavenly Dao, I only hope that you can be prepared before the future storm strikes.”

She paused, her gaze sweeping across the room, and said, "In reality, using the power of Heaven is in accordance with the will of Heaven. However, if an individual continues to use it, they will inevitably gradually forget their emotions, eventually becoming heartless, unrighteous, and desireless, moving solely along the path of Heaven."

"Also, the upper limit of the number of fragments each person can hold is different. If one exceeds this limit, they are no longer human, but become puppets of the heavens."

"Therefore, you must be extremely cautious when using this power."

"..."

Lu Bu raised an eyebrow and said in a deep voice: "If so, then the fragments of the Heavenly Dao are a double-edged sword? It can help people rise up, but it can also destroy their nature."

"Of course."

"Therefore, if you want to rise in the storm of the future and even realize your dreams, you need to redouble your improvement and even actively collect fragments of the Heavenly Dao.

Although these fragments cannot be absorbed completely due to the upper limit, they can be given to others as rewards. In this way, whoever possesses more fragments in the future will have the hope of becoming the common ruler of the world - at least for the time being."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone fell silent.

"……what."

Zhang Fei's eyes lit up, and he thought to himself, "If I get a few more pieces, wouldn't I be able to beat up Lü Fengxian?"

She secretly glanced at Lu Bu, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise when she thought of the scene of him beating her up in the future.

"?" Lu Bu looked at this guy strangely, feeling a little confused. He always felt that the other party was thinking about something bad, but he had no evidence.

Zhang Liao and Gao Shun looked at each other and shook their heads slightly.

Gao Shun said softly, "When it comes to risky work, I only wish to assist you, my Lord, and have no intention of competing for it."

Zhang Liao said coldly, "Although the power of Heaven is strong, I do not wish to be burdened by it."

The two of them had very indifferent attitudes and it was obvious that they didn't care much about the power of heaven.

Master Lu looked around, finally landing his gaze on Liu Bei. He said calmly, "Xuan De, I see a fragment of the Heavenly Dao still inside Tan Shihuai's body. I can extract it for you, but it's up to you to decide who to give it to."

It seems like this is another test...

Upon hearing this, Liu Bei paused for a moment, not giving it much thought, before speaking seriously, "Since Fengxian made such great contributions in this battle, and since she captured Tan Shihuai herself, this fragment should be given to Lü Bu as a reward."

"...?"

Lü Bu was stunned, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes. He then stood up and declined: "...Your Excellency has been very kind to me, and I dare not take any credit for it."

This is a veteran official.

Liu Bei's eyes were firm, his voice gentle and unquestionable: "Fengxian, I am only as strong as you are. We are one, why should we be so clearly divided? My dream is to pacify the troubled times, and this requires you to become stronger. The fragments will only be of the greatest value in your hands, isn't it?"

Lu Bu gazed at Liu Bei, and seeing the sincerity in his eyes, his heart warmed. He no longer refused and clasped his fists, saying, "Thank you for your trust, Your Excellency. In the future, I will surely become your right-hand man!"

Hearing this, Liu Bei smiled and patted her shoulder: "Fengxian, you are already one now."

"Okay, you guys can get intimate later," Master Lu patted Liu Bei's head, "I'm in a hurry."

"…it is good."

The atmosphere in the hall eased a little. Liu Bei covered his aching forehead and waved his hand. The soldiers outside the door quickly brought in Tan Shihuai's body.

The headless corpse was placed on a wooden frame. The wolfskin robe was tattered, with dried blood and a faint fishy smell.

"Okay, let's get started."

Master Lu stood up, focused his eyes on the corpse, and then waved his hand gently.

A transparent arrow suddenly gathered in the air, flew out of thin air, and accurately pierced through Tan Shihuai's head.

A golden light flashed, and a thumb-sized fragment emerged from the corpse, suspended in mid-air, emitting a faint aura of oppression.

"go."

Master Lu snapped his fingers, and the fragments drew an arc and headed straight for Lu Bu's forehead.

The golden light sank into her brows, and Lu Bu felt a warm current flowing through his body. His aura suddenly changed, and his fierce heroism became more calm and majestic.

A golden light flashed across her eyes, and then her whole body seemed to be reborn, and her aura seemed even more powerful.

"Thank you, Master, and thank you, Your Excellency!"

Lu Bu was delighted, feeling the growth of strength firsthand, which was a great pleasure for a warrior.

It was even said that because she was standing quite close to Liu Bei and was too excited, she suddenly hugged Liu Bei in front of everyone and kissed him on the handsome face.

There was a loud and crisp "pop" sound, which stunned everyone in the hall.

Zhang Fei's eyes nearly popped out, his mouth opened into an "O" shape, and he pointed at Lu Bu, stammering, "You...you you you! What are you doing?!"

Zhang Liao and Gao Shun on the side were both stunned, then lowered their heads and covered their mouths with their hands to laugh, their eyes full of mockery.

Master Lu was slightly taken aback, then chuckled, "Fengxian really did what he wanted to do."

Her expression was very natural, neither embarrassed nor angry. She just thought it was really interesting and even wanted to continue to see what would develop next.

"..."

Liu Bei, on the other hand, was stunned by the sudden kiss. He gently pushed Lu Kai and Lu Bu away and coughed awkwardly: "Ahem, Fengxian...be careful."

"Uh...that..."

Lü Bu finally came to his senses. When he realized what he had just done, he quickly took a step back and said with his head down, "Please forgive me, my lord. I was...impulsive for a moment."

Seeing this, Zhang Fei was furious. "How dare you, Lü Fengxian, take advantage of my brother! I will never let you go!"

She rolled up her sleeves and was about to rush forward, but was stopped by Liu Bei.

"Okay, Yide, stop making trouble."

Liu Bei rubbed his forehead helplessly and turned to Master Lu, "Master, I'll hand over the fragments to Fengxian. Next..."

Master Lu waved his hand and chuckled, "Xuan De, you handled it very well. My trip for today is over, and I still have many things to deal with..."

Bingzhou: Chapter 36: Wenhe, what can I do?

Although Master Lu did not stay too long, she actually stayed in Dingxiang County for a day and a night.

So what was she doing during this time?

Eating.

That's right, this majestic lady, after finishing her business, would travel through the streets and alleys, eating from the beginning to the end of the street, as if she wanted to eat all the delicious food.

…This is really unexpected.

When Liu Bei heard the report from his subordinates, he silently thought of the time when he met the teacher, when she also showed interest in things.

Although it doesn't express an "I really like to eat" expression, its body is very honest and it is not picky about food. It will basically eat whatever you feed it.

If you think about it from this perspective... Master, maybe you have a hidden foodie attribute, that is... a big eater.

But no matter what, the news brought by Master Lu is indeed crucial.

The fragments of the Heavenly Dao will bring the power of the Heavenly Dao, and this power is multifaceted, the most basic manifestation of which is 'special ability'.

For example, Master Lu can create arrows out of thin air, and his power has no upper limit; Zuo Ci can perform Taoist magic and healing with immortal talismans; and he can even stop time.

In theory, there are no costs or consequences when using this power.

It’s just that those who obtain the fragments after birth are basically those who do not follow the way of heaven, so they have more or less unique limitations.

Simply put, the more a person conforms to the laws of nature, the stronger the power he can exert; otherwise, the weaker the power will be, and there will be a price to pay.

From this point of view, the so-called "Way of Heaven" is a completely selfish existence... The so-called Way of Heaven is to accommodate all ways, accept everything, and take the general trend of the world as its important responsibility.

For example, if there are two dynasties at the same time, one of them has the advantage of time, place and people, while the other has basically nothing, then helping the former is the will of heaven, and otherwise it is going against the will of heaven.