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Chapter 491: The end of the Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms, and the th year of descent

Chibi.

"Xuan Ling, the last time we met, it must have been almost twenty years, right?"

"Yes, nineteen years."

Now 53 years old, Cao Cao has become the most powerful warlord in the world. After defeating Liu Bei at Changbanpo, he is ready to take advantage of the situation to annex Jiangdong in one fell swoop.

After one battle after another and after swallowing up other vassal forces, his luck became stronger than before, which also made it seem that the black dragon above Xuchang City was about to completely crush the red dragon to death.

Cao Cao turned slightly sideways, pointed behind him with his hands behind his back:
"Xuan Ling, what do you think of my navy?"

On the wide river, warships are lined up in an orderly manner. Soldiers coming and going on the ships are carrying supplies or standing guard. The rows of tents on the shore seem endless, and the soldiers in training are roaring like tigers.

"The troops are on the march and their morale is high. It must have cost a lot of money, right?"

"Hahaha, Xuanling is right. It did cost a lot of money and food, and even more time." Cao Cao sighed, and then said, "Now that the army is at Chibi, Xuanling, do you think I can conquer the world in one battle?"

Hong Chen also sighed: "Meng De, I said I don't know how to make plans. What's the difference between you asking me now and asking a country bumpkin?"

"Well, whatever, you're always like this. Let's drink, drink!"

Cao Cao's generous attitude made the counselors and generals sitting with him surprised about Hong Chen's identity and background.

The next day, he left Cao's camp.

When Cai Yan, who was waiting outside, saw Hong Chen, she couldn't help but touch the wrinkles on his face and his long beard.

"Why is the True Lord pretending to be old?"

"Almost twenty years have passed. If I hadn't aged at all, wouldn't Cao Cao be suspicious? He is a suspicious person to begin with. If he knew that there really were immortals in the world, who knows what he would do."

"That's right. This Cao thief is not a good person. He even sent people to follow you. Does he think you are a spy sent by the Sun-Liu coalition?"

"He might really think so. But you should call him Senior Brother."

Cai Yan wrinkled her nose and said, "Even if I call him Senior Brother, it doesn't change the fact that he is Cao thief."

Over the years that she has been with Hong Chen, she has seen many people like Cao Cao sleeping with women everywhere, especially other people's women.

Clouds form under the black horse's hooves, and the river is calm as it rides on it.

When the allied forces arrived, Liu Bei went out to greet them in person.

"Xuan Ling, are you doing well after not seeing you for several years?"

"It's fine. How's Xuande?"

"Alas, as you can see, I have just started to make some progress, but now I am forced to join the war. I am afraid that after this battle, I will have to flee again."

Hong Chen smiled and said, "Xuan De, why should you be so modest? I see that you are already on the rise and your future is bound to be bright."

"Then I will accept Xuanling's good advice." Liu Bei showed a faint smile on his face, then pulled Hong Chen into the tent, and summoned his sworn brothers and military advisor to have a feast together.

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei met many times, but this was only the second time for Zhuge Liang to meet him.

Mr. Wolong is indeed very handsome, a tall and handsome man with unparalleled looks and unique temperament.

"I am Kong Ming, and I offer a toast to Brother Xuan Ling."

"Brother Kong Ming, you are welcome."

They both raised their glasses and drank together, but their eyes were changing.

Hong Chen felt that Zhuge Liang might have made some unique discovery.

But I haven’t heard that Zhuge Liang also knows magical powers?
"Xuan Ling, I know that although you look dissolute, you are actually very smart. Now that our Sun-Liu coalition is about to fight with Cao's army, I wonder if Xuan Ling can teach me?"

Hong Chen put down his wine glass and pointed at Zhuge Liang with a smile: "Xuan De has Wo Long to help him, why should I say anything?"

After the banquet, Liu Bei tried again and again to keep him.

It was naturally impossible for Hong Chen to stay.

After he left, Zhang Fei was a little annoyed: "I think that man has no intention of helping me, why do you have to be so humble!"

Guan Yu stroked his long beard and shook his head, saying, "Don't be upset, third brother. I think that man is quite unusual. I'm afraid he is not someone who would sell his head for a price."

Liu Bei smiled and said, "My second brother understands me."

Zhang Fei's eyes suddenly became resentful.

"Hahaha, don't be angry, third brother. Why don't you let the military advisor speak?" Liu Bei looked at Zhuge Liang.

Zhuge Liang gently waved his feather fan, his eyes still following Hong Chen, and whispered:
"Xuanling is a god."

……

"True Lord, we are not going to Sunying?"

"No, I don't have any acquaintances and I can't get a meal."

a few days later.

The Battle of Red Cliffs began, with shouts of killing and the sound of arrows shaking the sky. Finally, huge fires spread rapidly under the influence of the wind.

When the battle was over, the flames were still burning.

Cao Cao was defeated and his vitality was severely damaged. This fire forced Cao Cao to temporarily stop his steps to unify the world.

Liu Bei and Sun Quan also ushered in the best opportunity for development.

Of course, Hong Chen and Cai Yan recited the mantra of rebirth again.

Two years later.

Zhou Yu died of illness at the age of 35.

Hong Chen raised him in the divine seal and presented him to the Heavenly Court in the future. After all, he was on a business trip in the name of the Heavenly Court and could not just focus on recruiting people under his command.

Two more years.

Xun Yu died.

"Mr. Xun."

"You...I think I've seen you before?"

"Before the Battle of Red Cliff, you and I met in Cao's camp."

Xun Yu recalled and was surprised when he recalled: "Hong Xuanling?"

"That's right." Hong Chen smiled and nodded.

Xun Yu cupped his hands and said: "I didn't recognize the immortals back then, I hope the immortals will forgive me."

"Mr. Xun, please stand up." Hong Chen helped him up and immediately explained the purpose of his visit.

When Xun Yu saw Cao Cao crying in front of his corpse, he almost chose to reincarnate.

Fortunately, Hong Chen was well prepared and brought Guo Jia from Heaven to persuade him to stay.

Another two years later.

Pang Tong died in battle, and after his death a stream of Vermillion Bird energy flew out of his body.

Seeing that the phoenix was about to escape, Hong Chen intercepted it in time and put it into the divine seal.

Cai Yan was astonished: "Is this Mr. Fengchu really the reincarnation of a phoenix?"

Hong Chen was also surprised and shook his head, "I don't know either, but His Majesty did say that the heaven and earth have feelings."

In this way, wouldn't Zhuge Liang's nickname "Wolong" become a reality?

In the same year, Cao Cao killed Empress Fu and the prince she gave birth to, and the Red Dragon of the Han Dynasty was left with only its last breath.

Two years later, Cao Cao was promoted to King of Wei.

The following year, Lu Su died of illness and the divine seal was taken away.

Two years later, Liu Bei was promoted to King of Hanzhong.

In the same year, Guan Yu surrendered to Yu Jin, killed Pang De, flooded seven armies, and shocked the whole of China.

Above the clouds, Hong Chen asked, "How many enemy generals has he killed?"

Cai Yan shook her head: "I can't remember clearly, there are too many. Liu Xuande didn't lie, this General Guan is really invincible."

Hong Chen nodded in agreement, but at the same time he sighed silently.

In the same year, Sun Quan betrayed the Sun-Liu alliance. Lu Meng crossed the river in white clothes. Guan Yu was defeated and fled to Maicheng. His head was cut off by Lu Meng and presented to Sun Quan along with his corpse.

Sun Quan was horrified and instead sent Guan Yu's head to Cao Cao, and buried Guan Yu's body with the rites of a prince.

When Hong Chen met him again, Guan Yu suddenly realized his identity, and then smiled bitterly at his own death and shook his head, looking ashamed. "General Guan, there is no need to be like this. Victory and defeat are common in the military. You can send a dream to your family and brothers, and then rest your soul and wait for the heaven to confer a title."

Hong Chen decided not to force him to stay by his side.

Guan Yu appeared in their dream, and Liu Bei, Zhang Fei and their families cried bitterly.

Many fierce people died this year.

Lu Meng died suddenly, and Hong Chen did not go.

Before Cao Cao passed away, Hong Chen and Cai Yan arrived in advance.

When Cai Yan recorded Cao Cao's last will, she seemed to have a new understanding of this treacherous villain.

After Cao Cao died, his soul left his body. Hearing the weeping in the palace, and then seeing his own illusory soul, his face became gloomy, until...

"Meng De, it's been another twelve years since we last met."

“Xuan Ling?!”

Cao Cao stood up suddenly and walked in front of Hong Chen with a shocked look.

He turned his head to look at the civil and military officials in the hall, and seeing that they were unaware of anything, his eyes suddenly fixed.

"You...you are a deity?"

"You can say that."

Cao Cao smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Alas! You really made me suffer by hiding this from me!"

However, he soon realized something and asked, "Did the Xuanling Immortal come down to earth for some important matter?"

Hong Chen laughed: "Meng De is indeed smart. Yes, I am here at the order of your majesty to select heroes for the Heavenly Court. After they die, I will bring them back to the Heavenly Court to serve your majesty."

Cao Cao couldn't suppress his smile for a moment, and asked, "Does Xuan Ling think I'm a hero?"

"Okay. But you are not suitable." Hong Chen was also unusually frank.

Cao Cao was shocked and asked anxiously: "Why?"

"Although you have not yet been crowned emperor, you have made all preparations, and you will soon be honored as emperor."

"I don't need the title of emperor!"

"But you've already done it."

Cao Cao was speechless.

Hong Chen: "And you massacred the people of Xuzhou." After a pause, he held up two fingers: "Twice!"

"How can war not involve casualties?" Cao Cao argued.

Hong Chen shook his head: "Guan Yu flooded seven armies and killed a lot of people, but you should know the difference between you and him."

"He became a god?"

"Correct."

Cao Cao moved his mouth, then finally smiled silently, staggered a few steps and sat on the ground.

"Do you regret it?" Hong Chen asked.

“Ha, hahahahahahaha…”

Cao Cao laughed loudly towards the sky. After a long while, his eyes became stern and his words were decisive:
“No regrets!!”

The subsequent questioning lasted for a long time, and Hong Chen personally opened the door and sent Cao Cao to the underworld.

Cao Pi became emperor, and the Red Dragon of the Han Dynasty finally died. Hong Chen heard relief in its last voice.

Fa Zheng died of illness, and Hong Chen took the divine seal.

Huang Zhong died of illness, and Hong Chen took him under his command.

The following year, Liu Bei became emperor.

Zhang Fei was killed by Bu's men.

Seeing Hong Chen, he was so ashamed that he shouted, "It turns out that the Prime Minister really didn't lie to me!"

Afterwards, Hong Chen woke up Guan Yu from the divine seal. Zhang Fei and Guan Yu hugged each other and cried. After reminiscing about the past, they were both put into the divine seal.

Liu Bei was heartbroken after losing two of his closest brothers in succession, so he vowed to attack Wu.

Sun Quan was terrified and pledged his loyalty to Cao Pi, and was granted the title of King of Wu. He could never take off the hat of Jiangdong Jerry again.

one year later.

Lu Xun burned down all the camps, causing great damage to Liu Bei.

Zhang Liao died of illness and the divine seal was taken away.

Ma Chao died of illness and was taken under his command.

Cao Ren died of illness and the divine seal was taken away.

After Jia Xu died of illness, he was taken under his command.

"Mr. Wenhe, I've heard a lot about you!" Hong Chen was very happy. During the chat, he expressed his hope to see Mr. Wenhe's vicious schemes and make Jia Xu ashamed.

Liu Bei died in Baidi City and entrusted his son to Zhuge Liang.

After his death, he saw Guan Yu and Zhang Fei who had been waiting by his side. His great sorrow immediately turned into great joy and he was extremely grateful to Hong Chen.

However, Liu Bei was already an emperor and could not go to heaven, which made Guan Yu and Zhang Fei want to give up the opportunity. Fortunately, Liu Bei persuaded them and said that they might not be unable to see each other again after his reincarnation.

Five years later.

Zhuge Liang wrote the "The Memorial to the Emperor on Leaving the Capital", and Hong Chen and Cai Yan watched the whole process. They were both very excited. Later, when Cai Yong learned about this, he was so angry that he refused to speak to them for three whole days.

In the same year, Xu Chu died of illness and he was taken under his command.

Two years later.

After Zhao Yun died of illness, Hong Chen released Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, and fished out Liu Bei, who had not yet been reincarnated, from the underworld and took him under his command.

Another five years.

"Youyou Cang Tian, ​​why do you treat me less favorably?"

Zhuge Liang died of illness at Wuzhangyuan.

His soul indeed has the spirit of a blue dragon.

Seeing Hong Chen again, Zhuge Liang did not seem surprised, and only said politely: "Greetings, Immortal."

"I don't deserve it." Hong Chen helped him up and said with a smile: "When you go to heaven, you will be above me in an instant."

Zhuge Liang shook his head and smiled, then asked, "May I ask, my lord..."

Hong Chen pulled Liu Bei out of the underworld again and released all the officials of Shu Han.

The king, his ministers and brothers gather together and recall the past.

"The nine officials are finally here." Hong Chen smiled and breathed a sigh of relief.

Cai Yan: "Then shall we go back?"

"Not yet."

Over the following years, Hong Chen also recruited Zhang Zhao, Gu Yong, Lu Xun, Jiang Wei, Deng Ai and others.

He also communicated with Sima Yi and others. Some of these people longed to go to heaven and become gods, while others knew it was impossible so they never mentioned it.

In addition, after Sima Yi's death, there was indeed the aura of the White Tiger, while Jiang Wei did have the aura of the Qilin.

As for Xuanwu Sima Hui, Hong Chen really missed him.

With the successive demise of Shu Han and Wu, the Three Kingdoms era came to an end.

And Hong Chen has been in the mortal world for a full ninety-six years.

“How many people did you recruit in total?”

Cai Yan counted them and said, "Twenty-four."

"Enough is enough."

"Then let's go back?"

"It's time to go back, but first we have to find those people who are having so much fun."

(End of this chapter)