Zhuge Liang's Journey to Dominate the World: Starting from Another World

"Cough cough..."

Upon hearing this, Kongming's old face stiffened, and he glared fiercely at Zhu Ganglie, who immediately fell silent and dared not say another word.

"What? Is Master Zhuge's throat sore?" Li Guangling touched his nose, looking like he was watching a good show. This hypocrite is pretending to be high and mighty. Now let's see how he gets out of this mess.

Li Muling stared at Kong Ming, trusting him unconditionally even if he made up some random excuse.

"Did you all come here just to discuss these trivial matters?" Kongming said sternly, too lazy to explain.

Ji Yizhi stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Master Zhuge, we have come here because we have important matters to discuss. Recently, with the support of Leizhou, Yuliang has gained a firm foothold in Jinshan County. We are wondering what our next plans are and hope you can give us some guidance."

"Quickly send a message to Zhao Jingmo, giving him ten days to prepare. Ten days later, attack Jinshan County." Kongming waved his feather fan, regaining his usual composed and strategic demeanor.

Upon hearing this, everyone's spirits lifted. Then Ji Yizhi looked at Kong Ming and said, "Should we inform Fengling Pass? This is such a big matter, after all, we are still under his command!"

"Hmph! This old codger usually bosses Yu Liang around, but when it really comes down to it, he doesn't care at all. Just give him a heads-up. If he doesn't react, then don't blame me for turning my back on him!" Kongming lightly waved his feather fan, but his eyes flashed with a sharp light.

"This this……"

Everyone present was stunned. They couldn't understand where Kongming's confidence came from. After all, Qu Qianchou had the Jade Cauldron Sect behind him, which was a powerful cultivation sect!

Besides, Kongming went to great lengths to gain the support of the Jade Cauldron Sect. Even though they were half-hearted, they were not people they could easily offend!

Seeing that Kongming looked confident, the others didn't dare to ask any more questions and could only keep their doubts to themselves.

"Your Highness, go back and prepare. Notify all departments that the operation will commence in ten days." Kongming gave everyone little time to think before issuing the order.

Although Li Guangling still had many doubts, seeing Kongming's firm stance, he had no choice but to respond with a bow.

After everything was arranged, Kongming dismissed the guests. Recently, he had a vague feeling that he had gained a new understanding of the Seven Stars Divine Transformation Technique, and he planned to go into seclusion for a while.

Li Muling stood there quietly, refusing to come down the mountain no matter how much Li Guangling urged her.

“Brother, please go back. I am willing to stay at Wolong Manor to serve Master Zhuge in his daily life.”

“Come on, let’s go back with me. This Master Zhuge may have some skills, but he’s definitely not a good person…”

Li Guangling earnestly persuaded his younger sister.

However, Li Muling shook her head, looking at Li Guangling with a firm gaze, "Brother, I know what I'm doing. Although Master Zhuge's methods are sometimes strange, I trust him."

Looking at his sister's determined eyes, Li Guangling felt worried, but knowing her personality, he said nothing more. He simply told her to be careful and to flee immediately if Kongming did anything untoward.

Then he left Wolong Manor with the others.

Ten days later, Zhao Jingmo's 500,000-strong army from Leizhou marched straight in and encamped at Yuliang.

An average prefecture only needs 100,000 troops. Even Jinshan Prefecture, located on the border, only has 200,000 troops, which is comparable to Qu Qianchou's Fengling Pass.

A typical county-level army has at most five to ten thousand soldiers, but Yuliang County had fifty thousand elite troops because of Qu Hongling.

Looking at this fierce and ruthless army, Li Guangling felt uneasy.

This is hardly the kind of troop strength one would use to attack a county! How did Zhuge Liang manage to persuade Zhao Jingmo to lend so many troops? Could he be colluding with the enemy and betraying his country?

However, with the die already cast, he had no time to think. Fortunately, Zhao Yun and his wife Qu Hongling quickly took over part of the troops in Leizhou, which made him feel a little more at ease.

"Brother-in-law, let me be the vanguard in this battle, and with my Master Zilong supporting me, won't it be a piece of cake?" A young man, holding a silver sword and wearing silver armor, shouted.

"Yingdong, this is a battlefield, you can't treat this like a child!" Li Guangling glanced at his brother-in-law and shook his head. This guy was dressed exactly like Zhao Yun in order to show off his might and domineering presence.

Meanwhile, inside Wolong Manor, Kongming had been in seclusion for many days, his mind completely immersed in the mysteries of the Seven Stars Divine Transformation Technique.

This technique, it is said, when cultivated to its peak, not only allows one to control the power of the seven stars, but also to unleash a single strike equivalent to the weight of the Big Dipper – how domineering!

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it possessed earth-shattering divine power.

As for capturing Jinshan County, he has no need to worry at all. With Zilong and Qu Hongling as military generals, and Ji Yizhi as strategist, if he still can't take Jinshan County despite such a disparity in troop strength, then something else would happen.

In his past life, he did everything himself, and ended up dying at the age of fifty-four. In this life, he only needs to be able to oversee the overall situation.

After this battle, it will surely intimidate the surrounding prefects and demonstrate to the world that Li Guangling has become a true warlord.

Of course, this is only the beginning; compared to Kongming's grand plan, it's merely a small step...

Cultivation without knowing the right time.

Inside the secret chamber, Kongming exhaled a long breath of stale air. Despite being covered in filth, his eyes were even more profound. This seclusion had allowed him to break through to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.

Kongming stood up, shook off the grime from his body, pushed open the door and went out. Feeling the bright moonlight outside, he felt a sense of comfort.

Outside the secret room, Zhu Ganglie lay on the ground, snoring loudly.

Kongming smiled slightly. Although this pig had some minor flaws, it was not entirely useless.

At this moment, Kongming noticed a figure not far away, sitting quietly. It was Li Muling. She was hugging her knees, gazing at the distant starry sky, lost in thought, looking serene and beautiful.

Kongming walked past Zhu Bajie and asked, "Why are you still staying in the manor?"

Li Muling was startled awake by Kong Ming's voice. She turned her head, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, before she regained her composure. "I...I...just...just wanted to be closer to you..."

After saying that, a blush appeared on Li Muling's pretty face, clearly indicating that she was not good at expressing this kind of emotion.

Kongming looked at Li Muling's somewhat stubborn expression and his heart stirred slightly. This woman's appearance was in no way inferior to Su Yao's.

Su Yao gives off an icy, unapproachable vibe, while Li Muling is the girl next door, warm and friendly.

Kongming was well aware that this woman was experiencing her first love and might have feelings for him, but he, Kongming, had lived two lives, and this girl next door still seemed a bit naive in his eyes.

Then he sighed softly, "Since you want to stay, then stay."

Upon hearing this, a hint of joy flashed in Li Muling's eyes. Although Kongming had never shown her much enthusiasm, this was enough...