Chapter 14: The Turning Point of Fate

In the allied camp.

After Guan Yu successfully beheaded Hua Xiong, Zhang Fei proposed launching an immediate assault on Sishui Pass, but was opposed by the General of the Rear, Yuan Shu.

After a heated argument, the eighteen warlords each returned to their own tents.

“The Romance of the Three Kingdoms? Could this so-called novel truly record my life?”

Back in his tent, Cao Cao curiously examined the documents in the chat group and quickly began reading.

The Yellow Turban Rebellion, Dong Zhuo’s march on the capital, and Lü Bu’s assassination of Ding Yuan had already occurred—Cao Cao felt no surprise.

Especially the recent event of Guan Yu beheading Hua Xiong while wine remained warm, which solidified his belief in the truth of the events recorded in The Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

“The events recorded in The Romance of the Three Kingdoms must not be false!”

Cao Cao thought to himself: “Though many details are glossed over, the critical moments are all documented! If this were fabricated, how could the earlier content be so precise?”

But when he saw Dong Zhuo relocate west to Chang’an and the eighteen warlords’ alliance ultimately collapse due to disunity, Cao Cao could not help but sigh softly: “What a pity! If the eighteen warlords had united, how could that traitor Dong Zhuo have escaped?”

Then Wang Yun employed a stratagem to sow discord, Lü Bu assassinated Dong Zhuo again, and the Xiliang rebels stormed Chang’an…

Cao Cao seized the entire Yan Province, clashed with Lü Bu, invaded Xu Province, and his legitimate son Cao Ang died saving him…

When he saw himself defeat Yuan Shao—the descendant of four generations of Three Excellencies, ruler of four provinces—in the Battle of Guandu, Cao Cao’s face filled with disbelief: “Could it be I truly defeated Yuan Shao? Then the title Wei Wu Di must also be real?”

The thought of founding a new empire in his future filled Cao Cao with disbelief.

But after reading of the Battle of Red Cliffs, his flight down Huarong Road, the Battle of Hanzhong, and more, he fell silent.

“How many talents the world holds!” Cao Cao could not help but exclaim.

Then came Guan Yu’s flooding of the Seven Armies, his own fatal headache and death, and his second son Cao Pi ascending the throne…

Finally, Sima Zhao murdered the emperor in broad daylight, Sima Yan usurped the throne and declared himself emperor, and the Three Kingdoms ultimately merged into Jin.

“This…” Cao Cao fell silent.

He had never imagined his title Wei Wu Di was posthumously bestowed by his son Cao Pi after overthrowing Han, nor that Wei would last so briefly—first the realm was divided, then ultimately usurped by the Sima family!

“Thankfully, none of this has happened yet—everything can still change!”

Cao Cao thought inwardly: “And now that I’ve joined this miraculous chat group, perhaps I can truly walk the path of cultivation—these past regrets will never be mine!”

…

As Cao Cao read The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Yue Buqun on Mount Hua found an excuse to send his junior sister away and alone began reading The Smiling, Proud Wanderer in the chat group.

“Unfortunately, I still failed—I could not revive my Hua Shan Sect!”

After reading the events recorded in The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, Yue Buqun could not help but sigh.

In the novel’s account, he transformed from a gentleman into a thoroughly wicked man.

He personally killed his disciple Ying Bailuo, castrated himself to cultivate the Bixie Sword Manual, his daughter Yue Lingshan was murdered by her husband, his junior sister Ning Zhongze committed suicide…

Though these deeds filled Yue Buqun with shame, his greatest regret was still that he failed to revive Hua Shan Sect in the end.

“But…”

After finishing The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, Yue Buqun had many unanswered questions: “Chong’er… how could he be such a person?”

Yue Buqun knew well: his future self-castration to cultivate the Bixie Sword Manual was meant to restore Hua Shan Sect to its position as leader of the Five Mountain Alliance.

But if Linghu Chong had told him earlier about the lost sword techniques hidden in the stone chamber on Sigu Cliff and Feng Qingyang’s transmission of the Dokgu Nine Swords, why would he have been so desperate to pursue the Bixie Sword Manual?

After all, Linghu Chong was the heir he had raised since childhood, treated no differently than his own son!

Yet this disciple, whom he had raised like a son, had concealed such vital information from his master!

“Still, Chong’er respects me as his master.”

Yue Buqun sighed again softly: “Even when I repeatedly tried to kill him, he still refused to strike me down.”

“In the end, it’s because my strength is too weak! If I possessed the power of my Master—or even Master Feng—I would never need to covet the Bixie Sword Manual!”

Thinking of this, Yue Buqun immediately recalled the All-Heaven Chat Group in his mind.

“This chat group is surely my destiny!”

A surge of excitement flashed through Yue Buqun: “If the group master truly lives for over eight million years, what unimaginable power must he wield? If only he would lend me a hand, reviving Hua Shan Sect would be effortless!”

…

On another front, Pang Bo, after reading The Great Ruler in the chat group, was profoundly shaken.

Sea of Qi, Dao Palace, Four Extremes, Dragon Transformation, Immortal Platform…

Sage, Sage King, Great Sage, Pretender to Emperor, Emperor…

He had never imagined his world was so extraordinary!

The only pity was that the protagonist was not himself, Pang Bo.

But if the protagonist was Ye Fan, then it was hardly different from himself.

Thinking of how Ye Fan had dragged him along to the Immortal Realm, Pang Bo slapped Ye Fan on the shoulder: “Ye Zi, you’re awesome!”

At that moment, Ye Fan was observing the interior of the coffin, and Pang Bo’s sudden slap left him utterly bewildered.

“Brother, what’s gotten into you?”

Ye Fan exclaimed: “We’re all examining the coffin’s contents—pay attention! You might find some clues!”

“No need to look!”

Pang Bo whispered suddenly: “Ye Zi, I’ll tell you—we’re flying toward Mars right now. We’ll be there soon.”

“How do you know?”

Ever since seeing the Taiji Bagua diagram coalesce into a vast dark passage atop Mount Tai, Ye Fan had harbored a troubling suspicion.

So now, hearing Pang Bo say they were flying toward Mars, he did not doubt it much.

“Of course…”

Pang Bo was about to explain, but other classmates approached them—he had to stop speaking for now.

Ye Fan was his best friend; in the future, Ye Fan would even bring him into the Immortal Realm—he would never hide anything from him.

But this secret could not be revealed to others—only a chance to help a few classmates who had treated them well.

…

In Yue Country, within Huangfeng Valley.

“So the little green bottle’s origin is this significant?”

After finishing The Disciple of the Magic God and its Immortal Realm sequel, Han Li clenched the little green bottle in his arms.

“Even if I will become powerful in the future, right now I am merely a Qi Refining cultivator—so I must be even more cautious from now on!”

“As for what comes later, I’ll deal with it once my strength grows!”

…

Inside the chat group.

【Lu Qingshan: I assume everyone has read the novels detailing their own lives—what are your thoughts? @Cao Cao, @Yue Buqun, @Han Li, @Pang Bo!】

【Cao Cao: @Lu Qingshan, thank you, Group Master. I shall never forget this favor. Should you ever need me, do not hesitate to call upon me!】

【Lu Qingshan: Mengde, you overstate it. Since we’ve all been fortunate enough to join this group, we must help one another!】

【Yue Buqun: I never imagined my future would be so tragic. Thank you, Group Master, for revealing it to me—I am deeply grateful. Should you ever need me, I will give my all!】

【Lu Qingshan: Lord Yue, you’re too humble! But now that you’ve joined the chat group, your original fate has already changed!】

【Han Li: Thank you, Elder, for revealing my future. I am profoundly grateful. Should you require anything, I will do my utmost!】

【Pang Bo: Me too. JPG】

(End of chapter)