Chapter 161: Let This Han Family's Unyielding Battle Spirit Blaze Across Every Era!

Su Ming opened his eyes.

The three glows of blue, black, and yellow circled within his pupils and finally settled.

Transforming into a bottomless ambition!

He did not move.

He looked again toward both sides of the corridor, the stone statues that stood silent in the dimness.

A row of generals.

The unruly Ma Chao of Xiliang, the steady veteran Huang Zhong, the rebellious Wei Yan's arrogance, the unyielding Wang Ping's toughness…

A row of civil officials.

Jian Yong's elegance, Sun Qian's refined demeanor, Mi Zhu's loyalty, Chen Zhen's gravitas…

They were waiting.

Waiting for an answer.

Su Ming smiled.

A hint of apology lingered in his smile.

But more so, a wildness that looked down on the world!

He stepped forward, his voice echoing in layers through the dead silent corridor.

"Esteemed ancestors!"

"Junior Su Ming means no disrespect!"

"Today I do not invite you, not because your martial prowess is lacking nor your edge dull!"

"Nor for a deficiency in literary strategy or shallow wisdom!"

"Only because beneath my feet lies barren wasteland, the foundation still unstable!"

"One must first possess great talent to establish a nation and secure peace, and a sharp blade of cunning stratagems, to carve a foothold in this divine‑demonic‑watched chessboard!"

Su Ming's tone shifted, fierce as thunder!

"Let me sweep the eight directions, gather the royal army—"

"Junior, I shall surely return!"

"Then, I will respectfully invite you to follow me, shatter the heavens, and subjugate the skies!"

"Let this Han family's unyielding battle spirit blaze across every era!"

The words fell silent.

Clang—!!!

On the right side of the corridor, the stone statue of Cavalry General Ma Chao let out a sudden, long sword clang at its waist, killing intent soaring to the heavens!

Buzz—!

The statue of Rear General Huang Zhong's iron‑born bowstring moved without wind, emitting a muffled sound capable of tearing mountains!

Boom—!

The statue of Wei Yan erupted with a wild, defiant blade aura that dared to rewrite day and night!

Each general's stone statue rang with sword clangs, spear cracks, or surging battle spirit!

Even the civil officials' side glowed with a gentle radiance, as if nodding.

The entire corridor boiled with will!

This is not hostility.

It is recognition! It is a covenant!

It is the heroic souls across millennia resonating with the arrogant future promised to him!

Seeing this, Su Ming bowed deeply once more.

"Su Ming, awaiting you all!"

Having said so, he no longer lingered and turned.

He hoisted the Han Soul Unquiet Flag, now transformed into Myth, onto his shoulder and strode away.

The blue diagram, black command arrow, and yellow Jade Seal, the three streams of light formed by the divine glows, were stored in the Dimensional Reduction Warehouse.

Su Ming walked while sinking his mind into it.

Eye of Truth!

Insight!

Information from the blue diagram surfaced first.

Name: Chain Diagram

Quality: Legendary

Form: This item possesses both Diagram and Soul Body forms.

Diagram Form

Function 1 – Wisdom of the Phoenix Chick: Passive! Slightly enhances the holder's logical deduction and insight.

Function 2 – See the Subtle: Active! Consumes mental energy to forcibly perceive the surface flaws of a designated target.

Soul Body Form – Phoenix Chick Pang Tong

Insight (Ability 1): The soul body has autonomous consciousness, capable of deep analysis of complex situations, seeing through Karma.

Ability 2 – Chain: Pang Tong can lay the Chain Scheme! The scheme interlocks; once triggered, it causes a chain reaction that drags the enemy into a pre‑set death trap!

Annotation: Crouching Dragon Phoenix Chick, obtain one and the world can be pacified. Now, you have a top‑level behind‑the‑scenes strategist!

Su Ming felt a heat in his heart, his gaze turning again to the black command arrow radiating a fierce aura.

Name: Command of Grievance

Quality: Legendary

Form: This item has two forms, the Command Arrow and the Soul Body.

Command Arrow Form

Function One·Authority: Passive! Your orders will carry authority, making subordinates more likely to obey.

Function Two·Enmity: Active! Consumes a large amount of mental energy; you can use this command to mark any enemy, slightly weakening their fortune.

Soul Body Form·Minister of the Secretariat·Fa Zheng

Ability One·Cunning Strategy: The Soul Body has autonomous consciousness, excels at overcoming stronger foes with unorthodox tactics. It always provides you with the harshest, most poisonous, and most effective solutions!

Ability Two·Heart‑Rending: Fa Zheng's words and actions become more inciting and aggressive, easily shaking the enemy's moral resolve and sowing internal chaos.

Note: Mercy toward the enemy is cruelty to oneself. Now you have a ruthless strategist dedicated to offense!

"Alright, alright, alright!"

Su Ming's breathing involuntarily grew a bit heavier.

The end.

His gaze fell upon the massive, earth‑colored Jade Seal, as heavy as a mountain.

Name: Seal of Stabilizing the Nation

Quality: Legendary

Form: This item has two forms, the Jade Seal and the Soul Body.

Jade Seal Form

Function One·Stabilize the Nation: Passive! The factions or territories you control will enjoy greater public stability, less prone to internal unrest.

Function Two·Pillar: Active! You can embed this seal at the core of a territory, creating a small "Pillar of the Nation" barrier that raises allied units' defense.

Soul Body Form·Grand General·Jiang Wan

Ability One·Nation‑Building: The Soul Body has autonomous consciousness, a capable minister of governance, adept at internal affairs, production development, and logistical planning, keeping your territories orderly.

Ability Two·Orphanage: When you are near death or away from your territory, the "Orphanage" mode activates automatically! Jiang Wan assumes authority, steadies the rear, and ensures your legacy remains as solid as Mount Tai!

Note: The person entrusted by the Chancellor at his deathbed, the Han court's last towering white jade pillar. Now, they will be your most reliable chief steward!

Seeing the words "Orphanage," Su Ming's smile froze for a moment.

The phrase sounds…

How can it be so ominous?!

For a moment he couldn't tell whether to cry or laugh!

"Huh…"

He exhaled a puff of foul air, suppressing that strange thread.

The shock in his heart was beyond words.

In item form, it adds flourish to the brocade.

In Soul Body form, it is truly defying the heavens!

These are not three cold items!

They are three living legends possessing ancient wisdom, absolute loyalty, and able to appear at any time to aid you…!

Pang Tong handles strategy, mastering devious scheming!

Fa Zheng is the blade, mastering cunning killings!

Jiang Wan is the shield, overseeing rear stability!

Offense, defense, and scheming, a trinity that forms a perfect governing core!

Uncle Liu shoved the prototype of a future divine dynasty's cabinet straight into his hands!

At that moment as well.

Su Ming stopped in his tracks.

He had already reached the vermilion main gate of the Wuhou Shrine.

He turned back.

He cast one last glance at the shrine, growing ever more secluded under the moonlight.

He bowed deeply once more.

This bow was a farewell.

It was also a promise!

When he straightened up again, the respect and emotion in his eyes all withdrew, turning into mockery.

Next…

It's time for wolves to enter the flock of sheep!

It's time to deal with those impatient flies waiting outside!