The video takes us to ancient times; Li Er transforms into the Tongtian Emperor of Shu Han.

"Oh?"

"You should know what would have happened to them if it weren't for me."

Xiang Yu frowned.

The sky that was just now should have been visible to everyone.

Zhang Jiao could foresee his own fate, as well as the fate of the Yellow Turban Army.

Even so, you still refuse?

“I know this, but I still refuse.”

"The Blue Sky is dead, the Yellow Sky shall rise. I wish to bring them a bright and clear sky, and to create a world where everyone can eat and not be troubled by hunger and cold."

"If it is destined that I cannot do it, then I accept it, but I will never use them as tools, or even replace them with someone else to exploit them."

Zhang Jiao's words disappointed Xiang Yu somewhat.

He had thought that the Taoist priest's opinion would change somewhat after seeing the ending.

But now it seems he is still so naive.

"You should know that no one in this world can give them that kind of world."

"Liu Hong cannot, and neither can Liu Bang."

Why not take a step back?

"At least I can promise you that if you follow me, I can overthrow the Han Dynasty, give all the Yellow Turban rebels a good ending, and guarantee you a lifetime of wealth and honor, second only to the emperor!"

"Isn't this what you wanted?"

Given Xiang Yu's original temperament, he wouldn't waste so much time talking to someone.

But Zhang Jiao was different.

After seeing the scene presented by the immortal in the sky, even he felt a sense of admiration.

I admire such a person, but I'm also annoyed by his stubbornness.

"This is not what I wish for."

“If all I sought was wealth and glory, I would not be here.”

Zhang Jiao shook his head with a smile.

"Without being modest, I would say that many aristocratic families have followers of my Way of Peace. As long as I do not rebel, I do not care so much about them."

"Although he is not second only to one person, he can still enjoy endless wealth and honor throughout his life."

"But I refused back then. What do you think is the difference between the current situation and that time?"

There is no difference!

At most, Xiang Yu's promise was a bit more rounded, but for Zhang Jiao, it was all the same.

Many people outside the canopy who overheard the conversation between the two felt a sense of schadenfreude.

Most people were even somewhat relieved that the immortals had not chosen them to participate in the challenge.

You could say Zhang Jiao was a great man, no doubt about it.

But this stubbornness is truly a headache.

"He's completely stubborn."

"This Zhang Jiao is too idealistic."

"Even if he hadn't died of illness, he would never have been able to achieve what he wanted in the end."

"The idea that everyone is equal and that all people can live a prosperous life can only exist in the realm of ideals."

Liu Bang felt that he had treated the people as kindly as possible.

However, it is still too far from Zhang Jiao's ideal world.

Not only him, but even Lao Zhu, who considers himself to be of peasant origin and cares most about the people, dared not make any guarantees.

It all comes down to just four words.

Feeling powerless!

With officials at every level protecting each other, it's difficult for him, who is in a high position, to see the true nature of ordinary people.

He could only do his best to ensure that every person had food to eat, so that there wouldn't be widespread starvation like at the end of the Han Dynasty!

"We admit that we didn't do it either, but we don't think Zhang Jiao's approach was wrong."

"His rebellion was originally intended to fight for an equal world for the people. Since we cannot meet his demands, we naturally have no face to borrow his troops!"

For a time, opinions on Zhang Jiao's actions were divided on the sky.

Some people think he was too rigid in his thinking, and that even if Zhang Jiao sat on the throne, he could not realize such an ideal.

Some people believe that everything he did was to realize his ideals.

If we can't help him achieve his ideals, how can we have the face to borrow his troops?

In the scene, Xiang Yu's gaze is complex.

He leans towards the latter.

Zhang Jiao refused him.

Given his prestige and the smooth completion of the last challenge, even if Zhang Jiao hadn't agreed, many people would have been willing to leave with him.

But he didn't do anything to rally support; he simply nodded after a moment of silence.

"In that case, I'll wait for you."

"Wait until you voluntarily hand them over to me, or until you die."

This was the last bit of respect Xiang Yu gave to Zhang Jiao.

He doesn't mind waiting.

The Yellow Turban Rebellion was not the only opportunity, but rather the beginning of a chaotic era.

Only mediocre people fear the arrival of chaotic times.

He was confident that with his abilities, he could rise from humble beginnings in a chaotic world and sweep away all his enemies!

Borrowing the Yellow Turban army only made things simpler.

But even without the Yellow Turban Rebellion, he could still have succeeded!

The only difference is that it will happen sooner or later!

"Thank you for your understanding, Overlord."

"If the day foretold by the immortals truly arrives, I hope that the Overlord will treat them kindly."

Upon hearing this, Xiang Yu couldn't help but laugh.

"You're unwilling to hand them over to me now, but you'll be willing after you die?"

"Do you really want to die?"

Aside from the mystical explanation that Zhang Jiao's death was due to the reversal of the nation's fortunes, Xiang Yu preferred to believe that he died from overwork.

He lacked the talent to lead troops and the natural ability to be a leader.

Most of what I learned from that Taoist scripture was about healing and saving lives.

If you don't have the ability but still want to be the best, then you have no choice but to put in several times more effort than the average person!

"I am very afraid of death, so why would I want to die?"

Zhang Jiao said with a smile.

"You keep saying you don't want to die, but every step you take leads you down a dead end."

"You even refused the way out I offered you, and you still say you're afraid of dying?"

Xiang Yu was somewhat helpless.

"I fear death, but I fear even more that I will let them down."

Zhang Jiao looked at those simple, honest faces.

Just as he once said.

The nobles and royalty didn't care about their lives, but Zhang Jiao did!

Even knowing that the road ahead leads to certain death, he is willing to risk his life to fight for them one more time!

"...Be careful of Huangfu Song. So many people praise him highly, he must have considerable abilities."

"Of course, more importantly, you have to take good care of your health, so that you don't collapse before you even encounter a major enemy."

Seeing Zhang Jiao's resolute expression, Xiang Yu was unwilling to argue any further.

Since he wants to try again, let him try.

Let's just treat this challenge as a show!

"Your Majesty, the show is best performed when the audience is present. Why not stay?"

"If I were to die young as the immortals predicted, it would make it easier for you to take over the Yellow Turban Army, wouldn't it?"

Seeing that Xiang Yu was about to leave, Zhang Jiao quickly tried to persuade him to stay.

Xiang Yu: "..."

So you're just using me as a backup plan?

You're going to let me take your place if you die, right?

However, it is still a good suggestion.

At least we can see the skills of the three heroes of the late Han Dynasty up close!

"Staying is fine, but let's agree on three rules."

"Unless you hand over the Yellow Turban Army to me, I will not help you fight the enemy, I will not offer you advice, and I will not get involved in any military affairs."

"it is good."