Three Kingdoms: Domination of the World

Suo Chao meditated daily, practicing Qigong. Mastery of sword and minor mastery of spear were no longer enough for him. He felt the key to breakthroughs in sword and spear skills lay in Qigong.

"Qi Refining Technique not only refines one's physical body, but also cultivates one's own true Qi, which is much more powerful than internal strength."

"The activation of martial arts and sword energy both require the addition of true qi."

"I wonder to what extent Lu Bu's fighting spirit has been cultivated?"

"This level is not enough. I still have no chance of winning against someone like Lu Bu."

From then on, Suo Chao taught Sun Ce the art of swordsmanship and spearmanship, and Sun Jian would also teach them swordsmanship when he had time. Suo Chao meticulously taught Sun Ce various martial arts techniques, not only imparting the essence of swordsmanship and spearmanship, but also teaching him how to use strength and technique.

Sun Ce is clever and learns quickly. Suo Chao is very pleased with his progress.

"Brother Ce, you have a good talent for martial arts, keep it up!"

"Okay, Duoduo, I will try my best!"

In the blink of an eye, time passes by invisibly.

182 BC, spring of the fourth year of Guanghe.

Under Suo Chao's guidance, Sun Ce's martial arts skills improved day by day. His swordsmanship became more skillful and his movements more agile.

Sun Ce is 7 years old this year, and his martial arts stats are 75! He's incredibly skilled, knowing some spearmanship, swordplay, and sabering, and he's quite skilled in all of them!

Sun Ce has reached school age and recently met a good friend Zhou Yu in school. They are actually the same age!

"Brother, Zhou Yu will be visiting our house today. Do you want to come and talk?"

"Oh! Zhou Yu? Then let's go together!"

After four years of diligent study and practice, Suo Chao's martial arts skills had improved dramatically! His strength had increased a bit, reaching 94 points, and his speed had improved even more significantly, increasing by a full 10 points. Suo Chao carefully checked his attribute page.

【Military General: Suo Chao】

Lifespan: 5 years and 340 days (countdown!)

Constitution: 82/100 (upgradeable)

Command: 60/100 (upgradeable)

Force: 93/100 (upgradable)

Speed: 70/100 (upgradeable)

Politics: 60/100 (upgradeable)

Intelligence: 60/100 (upgradable)

Martial arts: Yuenu Swordsmanship (perfect), mastery of sword intent; Shen.Jinghong Nine-Unique Spear (perfect), mastery of spear intent.

Unparalleled skills:

Talent skills:

The Eye of Truth; Know Yourself and Know Your Enemy; Heavenly Bow; The Fortune of the Emperor.

other skills:

Divine Movement: After activation, the base speed attribute is increased to 80 points, and an additional 300% speed bonus is obtained, valid for one hour. (Limited to once per day); Thirty-six Needles of the Heavenly Gang Soul Returning Technique; Qi Refining Technique (Perfect); Medical Saint Hand; Qimen Dunjia (Not yet mastered)

Props: 200g roasted sweet potato 200+; 36g steamed taro +; chicken drumstick +; steamed bun +; steamed bun +; Feihe magic needle set ( pieces); a medical canon; a Jiuyao Jinglei gun.

Merit Points: 5000

Fame Points:

[Faction: Sun Jian]

Suo Chao thought about it. His basic attributes of Command, Politics, and Intelligence couldn't be improved any further. From level 60 to 70, each level up required 1000 Fame Points. Suo Chao spent 3 Fame Points to raise all three basic attributes to 70.

【Military General: Suo Chao】

Lifespan: 5 years and 340 days (countdown!)

Constitution: 82/100 (upgradeable)

Command: 70/100 (upgradeable)

Force: 93/100 (upgradable)

Speed: 70/100 (upgradeable)

Politics: 70/100 (upgradeable)

Intelligence: 70/100 (upgradable)

......

Merit Points: 5000

Fame Points:

......

Suo Chao closed the system properties interface and returned to his bedroom. Twelve-year-old Suo Chao wore a solemn expression. In recent years, the world had become increasingly turbulent. His adoptive father, Sun Jian, had been appointed magistrate of Xiapi County.

"It's almost time. I have to leave for the North to develop."

"I'll find a time some other day to say goodbye to my adoptive parents!"

In the afternoon.

Sun Mansion Compound.

Sun Ce was dressed in a blue brocade robe, a black belt around his waist, black boots, and his hair tied up with a red ribbon, looking energetic. Zhou Yu, on the other hand, was dressed in a white robe, a green belt around his waist, and holding a folding fan. He looked very elegant, two handsome men.

The two of them stood together, attracting the attention of the surrounding maids.

"Brother!" Sun Ce ran over immediately when he saw Suo Chao.

"Haha, Brother Ce, this must be Zhou Gongjin!" Suo Chao said with a smile.

"My name is Zhou Yu, nice to meet you, Brother Suo Chao!" Zhou Yu bowed and spoke in a humble tone.

"He is indeed a handsome man!" Suo Chao exclaimed.

"Thank you, Brother Suochao, for the compliment!" Zhou Yu said with a smile.

"You two are rare talents and will definitely achieve great things in the future!" Suo Chao patted Sun Ce and Zhou Yu on the shoulders, his eyes full of expectation.

"Brother, how do you know Gongjin is so powerful?"

"I calculated it, do you believe it?"

"Hey, big brother, I don't tell fortunes! You don't know. Gongjin is indeed amazing. The teacher said he is a child prodigy!"

"He has a photographic memory and can read ten lines at a glance. No subject is too difficult for him."

"Compared to that, I'm pretty ordinary. My master often lectures me."

"Bofu, you flatter me! In front of this Qilin prodigy, I am just showing off my skills."

"Brother Suo Chao is renowned throughout the world, a self-taught talent. He possesses exceptional skills in literature, martial arts, and medicine, each of which was first-rate at the time."

"Brother Gongjin, you are too kind. This is just some common name."

The three of them gathered together to discuss everything from martial arts to the current situation. The three young heroes all had impressive insights. Suo Chao smiled and looked at Zhou Yu.

"Gongjin, what do you think of the current situation in the world?"

"The current Ten Eunuchs are causing chaos in the government, and the imperial relatives are monopolizing power."

"May God have mercy on us, and after all the people have gone treasure hunting, the people will not starve to death."

"The rich and powerful are like greedy jackals. They use their power to wantonly deprive ordinary people of their surplus value, just like hungry tigers pouncing on their prey. It's chilling."

"The treasures the people had painstakingly dug out were like ears of rice swept away by a storm, impossible to retain. As a result, the conflict between the powerful and the common people not only failed to ease, but instead intensified like a spark that spread across a prairie fire."

"If this continues, the world will be in chaos within a few years."

"I see Gongjin as a man of valiant character, with an elegant demeanor and extraordinary conversation, like pearls falling on a plate. He has a photographic memory and is as precise as a camera. In the future, he will surely become a Confucian general, a strategist surpassing all others in wisdom and a powerful figure in all directions."

"Haha! Big Brother, do you think so too? Then I'll have to work even harder. I'm determined to become a peerless warrior like the Overlord of Chu!"

"Gongjin and I, one a scholar and the other a warrior, are absolutely a perfect match!"

"Well, what Bofu said is, why don't you two become brothers?"

"That's what I was thinking, Gongjin. What do you think?"

"I agree!"

"Brother, do you want to join us?"

"You two should become sworn brothers! I will always be your big brother!"

"Haha! That seems to be the case!"

Suo Chao had sworn brotherhood with his two sisters before, but he didn't want to join in this time. He wasn't the ruthless Suo Chao from Water Margin, who had to acknowledge 107 brothers, though only a few were truly close. Sworn brotherhood only happened once in a lifetime. After offering sacrifices to heaven and earth, Sun and Zhou became brothers of different surnames.

"Bofu, Gongjin, I'll be leaving Xia Pi soon. When you have time, please come visit mother more often!"

"Brother, where are you going?"

"I plan to go to the North to have a look."

"Gongjin, here is a scroll of Qimen Dunjia that Master Shuijing taught me. I've never been able to comprehend it. You are extremely intelligent and should be able to gain something from it."

"Thank you, Brother Suo!"

Suo Chao's intelligence was only 70, but Zhou Yu's intelligence was 85 when he was seven years old. This was Zhou Yu in his childhood.

"This is awesome!"

As the conflict was about to break out, after the three heroes had separated, Suo Chao found his mother, Madam Wu. She was already five months pregnant, and the baby was probably Sun Quan.

"Mother, I counted with my fingers and found that you are pregnant with another little brother?"

"Nonsense, how could you calculate that?"

"Hehe, if you don't believe me, go ask Father. Before Bofu was born, Father and I made a bet that my mother would give birth to a boy."

"Huh? Is that even true? I had no idea."

Mrs. Wu frowned, feigning ignorance. This child really enjoyed tinkering with fortune-telling. It was accurate, if you will, but it was only for a long time, so she didn't notice it.

"Mom, I just remembered that I don't have a courtesy name yet! You are a lady from a wealthy family, well-educated and well-mannered. Your courtesy name will definitely sound great!"

"Oh! Let me think about it. Brother Zhong, Uncle Ji, Bo Fu has already removed the eldest brother's courtesy name. Why not take the surname of my sister's husband's family?"

"Boyan?"

Suo Chao frowned. The homophony of this courtesy name is similar to Lu Xun's. Suo Chao said reluctantly.

"Mother! This one won't work. Can you please change it?"

"It is said that Jiujiang Commandant Lu Jun had a son, whose courtesy name was Lu Boyan."

"How about calling him Boyi?"

"Sobery! Well, this is good. Thank you, mother."

Mother and son chatted for a long time. Soon, grandparents also strolled over. They chatted with each other, discussing trivial family matters over the past few years. The scene was full of joy. Suo Chao told everyone in detail about his trip to the north.

"Over the years, Chao'er has been very filial and sensible. We all don't want you to go!"

"Haha, I've passed on all these cooking techniques to my uncle. If you want to eat them, you can ask him!"

"Mother! Grandpa, Grandma, I'm leaving now."

"Chao'er, be careful and take care on the way!"

"Thank God for giving my Sun family such a talented child!"

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Mrs. Wu knew Suo Chao was a rare talent, a true dragon destined to soar into the heavens. Though her eyes were filled with reluctance and sorrow, she would not interfere with her son's affairs. Suo Chao left his adoptive mother's room and said goodbye to his friends at the Sun Mansion one by one. Finally, he went to Xia Pi County to meet his father.

"Father, I'm leaving! Take care of yourself, ask for advice, and don't take risks alone. Think more about mother and the baby in her belly."

"Chao'er, I remember it!"

"When you go out, please be careful."

"Father, I will!"

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