Mythical Three Kingdoms

”However, this military formation, up until now, I can only raise the temperature partially to ignite paper. Of course, it can be used to burn people as well, but the range isn’t large and it takes about three breaths.” Zhou Yu said helplessly.

Chen Xi looked at Zhou Yu with admiration. It’s already able to ignite paper, meaning the temperature has exceeded two hundred degrees. Zhou Yu is almost at the point of success.

”It seems like everyone has insight into formations; we can exchange ideas when there’s time.” Jia Xu coughed lightly, easing through this section.

[Xun Yu and Zhou Yu might have thinking patterns even more divergent than mine. They have no path ahead, so they walk more freely. As for me, my past education constrained me at times. History has indeed been thoroughly messed up by us.] Chen Xi first mocked himself, then with a hint of pride.

Everyone nodded in agreement. With Chen Xi’s Great Xuanxiang, the requirements for internal nodes were greatly reduced. Such top-tier military formations can now achieve most intended effects under these circumstances.

”Afterwards, we will discuss the arrangement of the military formations. Drills should be carried out individually, as Great Xuanxiang is highly tolerant of errors. While smaller formations could be easily performed by our elite soldiers in smaller numbers, the drills can be set aside. We need to adjust Great Xuanxiang.” Jia Xu spoke to the group.

Everyone understood and agreed, showing no signs of hesitation. Obviously, in dealing with the Huns, everyone’s thoughts were aligned.

”Next, let our lord preside over the meeting.” Jia Xu bowed slightly toward everyone and returned to his position.

”I will take the responsibility and preside. If there are any mistakes, please point them out.” After Jia Xu returned to his position, Liu Bei slowly stood up and said.

”Even though there are many differences between us, I trust you in matters of national duty and personal integrity.” Cao Cao stood up, looking into Liu Bei’s eyes, which were utterly clear, showing no intent to vie for power or wealth, just like that time under Hulao Pass when he and Liu Bei enjoyed wine together.

”I equally trust the Grand Commandant.” Sun Ce appeared exceptionally calm at this moment. He didn’t need a reason; trust is trust, and even if it comes at a cost, he would not regret it.

”My Monarch Talent can affect everyone present. This might be the moment where the most people both agree with me since birth. Fighting for the nation! I can amplify your basic abilities and weaken the negative effects brought by talents.” As Liu Bei spoke, he fully activated his Monarch Talent, causing the Basic Attributes of the civil and military officials to visibly increase.

”As you say, perhaps it’s because our will now is to fight for the nation, so my Monarch Talent can also affect everyone present.” A smile appeared on Cao Cao’s rugged, blackened face. ”My Monarch Talent directly amplifies the effects of your talents and weakens their negative impacts. The more steadfast your beliefs, the greater the amplification.”

”My Monarch Talent is the simplest; it enhances the effects of all allied Legion Talents by thirty percent without exhausting the Chief General’s power. I can’t really offer much help to the civil officials.” Sun Ce stood up straight, looking at Cao Cao and Liu Bei. ”As long as I don’t fall, this amplification will continue indefinitely.”

”We shall surely win this battle!” Liu Bei was the first to raise his wine goblet.

”Surely win!” ”Surely win!” Cao Cao and Sun Ce also lifted their own goblets, and soon after, everyone raised their cups.

At this moment, both civil and military faces showed solemnity. Hundreds of years of essence ignited at this moment. Although civil and military officials had various thoughts, these were all united under the belief of fighting for the nation—Han Dynasty will not decline!

All grievances disappeared when they lifted their glasses to fight for the nation. No sentiment can compare to this for the sake of Zhuxia, for the heroes of the past, for future generations—let’s fight!

In the overlap of the key tones from all sides, everyone set aside private grievances and spontaneously checked for flaws, adjusted, and cooperated to maximize everyone’s strengths. Military generals began sparring, combining forces, and understanding their own strengths.

Similarly, the civil officials also settled down to refine their combat strategies. Even though they had their own plans from the outset, no single plan, even those reaching Heaven-defying Level after activating Spiritual Talent like Chen Gong, could withstand the scrutiny and criticism of the masses.

Those still holding steady positions may be slightly weaker but still reach the Fifth Strategy Level, and the strong ones are certainly enough to rank positions from Ancient times downward. Hence, everyone’s plan was harshly criticized.

Previously, Chen Gong remained hidden and suddenly came out to discuss military affairs after Cao Cao left, naturally causing displeasure among Cao Cao’s followers.

Back when Chen Gong worked with people like Xun Yu, Xun You, Cheng Yu, Sima Lang, Du Xi, they understood the reasons thoroughly. Thus, when Chen Gong started discussing his plan, Xun Yu, Xun You, Cheng Yu, Sima Lang, Du Xi, and others focused on finding the flaws in Chen Gong’s proposal.

Even though Chen Gong was formidable, there’s no denying it, but the Two Xuns, Cheng Yu, and this group aren’t amateurs, not to mention everyone was here to pick faults. Though Chen Gong prepared meticulously, he couldn’t resist being attacked by this group, naturally, he struggled to breathe amidst the criticism.

Naturally, as Cao Cao’s side criticized harshly, Liu Bei’s side couldn’t afford to lose face either, and they joined in picking flaws. Under such circumstances, Zhou Yu had to step down, as dealing with two or three was already exhausting for Chen Gong, let alone facing a crowd.

As expected, Chen Gong’s plan was criticized thoroughly.

In the end, causing harm to others only backfires on oneself. As Chen Gong was criticized, he started focusing on flaws in others’ plans. Activating Spiritual Talent with an intelligence of one hundred ten isn’t a boast, picking flaws was unstoppable.

Naturally, all the previous advantages claimed by everyone were overturned, after all, picking faults in these laid-out plans was quite straightforward, not to mention the monster Chen Gong deliberately finding faults, all turned into backbiting critics eventually.

Guo Jia and Jia Xu were also criticizing plans now, seemingly quite heated. No matter how meticulous the plan was, facing a group of equals viewed from various angles would inevitably reveal flaws.

Initially, Chen Xi thought that with Chen Gong being so sharp, even the refined Xun Yu’s face turned dark under the criticism, those behind might not present their plans. However, a heap of fearless came forward.

”Hey, do you think they have issues up here?” Chen Xi chatted idly with Chen Qun, pointing at his own head.