Grand Commander Qi Fei Delivers an Important Speech on the Development of Liu Bei's Forces

"Is an attribute talent based on will somewhat lacking in combat power during the early stages?"

Guan Yu asked, looking puzzled.

"That is why we need to start making adjustments now."

Qi Fei replied.

The look of confusion on Guan Yu's face deepened.

Qi Fei looked toward Chen Xi, signaling for him to explain it to Guan Yu.

"Our enemies after this, aside from the bandits of Mount Tai, will be the Yellow Turbans of Qing Province."

Chen Xi began to speak.

"I believe Zihong means that we should take advantage of this period, where there is no need for hard fighting, to cultivate the soldiers."

"Exactly."

Qi Fei nodded.

Nearly two years of time would be enough for the Fifth Generation Garrison Cavalry to develop a second talent.

And by that time, Guan Yu's spirit should also be able to support this army.

Seeing that Guan Yu was still somewhat hesitant, Qi Fei simply began to boast about the advantages of the Fifth Generation Garrison Cavalry to him.

This included fighting against Imperial Guards and three-talent armies, resisting death, and forcibly attaining the status of an Army Soul.

"It is even possible to attain an Army Soul?"

Hua Xiong asked with a look of astonishment.

Among the few generals under Liu Bei, he was currently the only one who had some slight understanding of what an Army Soul was.

At this point in time, the Central Plains dynasty only had two Army Souls: the Flying Bear and the Trap-Breaking.

And those two Army Souls had previously been Hua Xiong's colleagues.

It would have been harder for him not to know about them.

"I can guarantee that although it is extremely difficult to put into practice, it is theoretically feasible."

Qi Fei said.

An Army Soul was, in essence, nothing more than a legion that had pushed its will to the limit.

However, when truly compared, the three-talent Fifth Generation Garrison Cavalry was arguably even superior.

Therefore, in Qi Fei's view, if one wanted to ignore the requirement for Imperial Will and forcibly attain an Army Soul.

Excluding those iron-willed armies that had truly fought their way out of impossible despair, the Fifth Generation Garrison Cavalry had the highest feasibility.

"Then I will leave it to you, Zihong."

Guan Yu was moved.

"No problem, but there is one thing I must remind the General."

Although Qi Fei had persuaded Guan Yu, he did not intend to gloss over the drawbacks.

"If you want to walk this path, General, you cannot doubt yourself, and even less can you doubt your soldiers."

"You must firmly believe that, no matter what, you can carve out a path forward with the blades in your hands."

Otherwise, the Fifth Generation Garrison Cavalry would be a dead end.

Qi Fei did not say the second half of the sentence out loud.

But looking at his serious expression, everyone could roughly guess the consequences.

Guan Yu wanted to answer, but he could not make a sound.

After achieving Internal Qi Separation and reaching a point where his cultivation could advance no further.

He had once felt that his own martial arts had reached the limit of the world, and he was confident that the heroes of the world were nothing more than mediocre, and that he could easily deal with them with the blade in his hand.

That was until he saw Lu Bu at Tiger Trap Pass.

At that moment, he truly understood what the limit of human martial power was.

If he were to face Lu Bu again, could he hold onto such confidence?

Guan Yu did not know.

Suddenly, Guan Yu saw the worry on the faces of Liu Bei and Zhang Fei.

They seemed to be worried about him, wanting to speak up to stop him from walking this path.

Guan Yu also saw the anticipation on the faces of Chen Xi and Qi Fei.

It was as if they believed he would definitely succeed.

How could I dare to doubt?

Guan Yu asked himself in his heart.

"How could I dare to shrink back in front of them?"

A voice like a roar resounded in his heart, tearing apart all his self-doubt.

Even if he were no match for them, did that mean he wouldn't dare to swing his blade?

Absurd!!!

"...It, should, be, so."

Guan Yu said, enunciating each word clearly.

With every word he uttered, the light in his eyes grew brighter.

By the time he finished the four words, the Divine Light in Guan Yu's eyes was as dazzling as true radiance.

After speaking, Guan Yu closed his eyes, focusing on breathing and regulating his energy for a while.

Everyone present could guess that he had achieved a breakthrough, so they waited for him in silence.

A long time later, when Guan Yu opened his eyes again, the Divine Light within them, while still bright, was no longer as blinding as before.

"Many thanks to Zihong for the guidance."

Guan Yu bowed deeply to Qi Fei.

"It is not my doing, but Yunchang's own strength."

Qi Fei helped Guan Yu up.

He had not expected that a single sentence from him would allow Guan Yu to achieve a breakthrough.

In the original story, it was only after Yuan Shao had dealt with Gongsun Zan and turned his attention to Liu Bei that he took this step.

Now, it had actually happened several years early.

This was truly an unexpected joy.

"Congratulations, Second Brother, on reaching a higher level in your martial path."

Liu Bei said, his heart filled with joy.

The others also followed suit with their congratulations.

"It is merely a slight realization, and my strength has only improved a little," Guan Yu said modestly, stroking his beard.

"Second Brother, can you beat that scoundrel Lu Bu now?"

Zhang Fei asked impatiently.

"If his strength is not much different from when we first met, then I likely have a seventy percent chance of victory," Guan Yu said after a moment of thought.

"But since I can break through, he may not be unable to do the same."

Guan Yu's words gave everyone present a headache.

Lu Bu's strength was already formidable enough; if he were allowed to continue breaking through, heaven knows how much trouble that would cause.

"Then I sincerely hope that Lu Bu has already reached his limit and cannot break through any further," Chen Xi said, pressing his palms together in prayer.

Although the others did not echo his words, their thoughts were much the same.

Only Qi Fei, who knew the subsequent plot, smiled without saying a word.

Just kidding, how could it be impossible for him to break through?

Not only could he break through, but his future achievements were numerous:

The first to reach the Boundary Breaker level, becoming a warrior beyond Internal Qi Separation;

The first human individual to perform single-unit spatial teleportation;

The first Spirit Cultivation warrior to overcome a heart tribulation;

And other minor achievements like being the pinnacle of global individual martial power, tearing through the future observed by Rome's top expert... and so on.

Xu Zijiang, who organized the Yuedan Commentary, ranked thirty-six people on the Martial General Ranking, and wrote "Lu Bu" for all thirty-six spots.

Yet, not a single person was unconvinced, nor did anyone dare to cause trouble for Xu Zijiang or Lu Bu.

Because none of them could beat Lu Bu.

In short, the style of Lu Bu in God Three was not on the same channel as everyone else.

Most others were in a military drama with added cultivation elements, while Lu Bu seemed to have crossed over from some hot-blooded manga set.

Getting stronger the more he fought was his baseline, and breaking through in the heat of battle was his norm.

To sum it up in one word: strong.

"Whether Lu Bu can break through is not yet known, but our strength is indeed growing stronger with each passing day," Liu Bei said, pacifying the crowd.

Lu Bu might be brave, but that is only individual martial prowess; if a massive army surrounds him, he would still be unable to escape even with wings.

"That's true, but don't we still have Zihong here?"

Zhang Fei turned his head to look at Qi Fei.

Although the generals of this world would not refuse a duel, commanding troops in battle is also a crucial part of their individual capabilities.

If it really comes down to it and they can't beat him, they can just compete with Lu Bu in troop command instead.

"That's right, Zihong."

Hua Xiong winked at Qi Fei, his face full of anticipation.

You just pointed the way for Guan Yunchang, so now it's our turn to receive some guidance, right?

I also want to have a day where I can pin that guy Lu Bu down and hammer him.

"Zijian, if you have something to say, please just say it directly."

To be honest, Qi Fei only felt nauseated by Hua Xiong's display.

A muscular man making such a girlish expression at him was truly quite disgusting.

"Zihong, could you help the others take a look and see which path they should take?"

Before Hua Xiong could speak, Liu Bei took the initiative to bail him out.

"Oh, oh, oh, easy enough."

Qi Fei took the opportunity to turn his head toward Liu Bei, finally freeing himself from Hua Xiong's little expressions.

"As for Zijian, just keep leading the Xiliang Iron Cavalry. Although it's difficult, you truly possess the potential to surpass the Flying Bear."

"Is that for real?"

Hua Xiong asked with a look of surprise.

"It's real, why would I lie to you?"

Qi Fei said earnestly.

He was indeed not lying to Hua Xiong, he just hadn't told the whole truth.

As the absolute superior unit to the Xiliang Iron Cavalry, as long as the Flying Bear remained, the Xiliang Iron Cavalry would inevitably transition into the Flying Bear in the later stages.

Even if the Flying Bear had a cap on numbers and new recruits couldn't join, they would spontaneously become reserves for the Flying Bear.

But if Hua Xiong could tear through these shackles, then surpassing the Flying Bear would naturally be a simple matter.

However, even after the Flying Bear died, it took Hua Xiong a long time to achieve this; if the Flying Bear remained alive, it would be even harder to say.

"Don't think about trying to change your soldiers or keeping them away from the Flying Bear; that kind of thing is meaningless."

Before accumulating to a certain level, all changes are merely adding methods to the superior unit.

If Hua Xiong were to do that, it would be of no use other than damaging his own self-confidence.

"What you need to do now is to accumulate strength with your soldiers as much as possible, and then sublimate in a battle where you must win or die; only then can you surpass the Flying Bear."

This is also the path taken by Zhang He's Heavy Cavalry Guard and Rome's First Auxiliary Legion in the original story.

Accumulate, then wait for a life-or-death battle.

"Many thanks for the guidance, Zihong."

Hua Xiong said solemnly.

"Small matter, it was just a few words."

Qi Fei waved his hand.

Looking at Hua Xiong's expression, Qi Fei knew his bluff had worked.

Hua Xiong had one advantage, which was that he would not doubt the words of someone he considered smart.

In other words, as long as Qi Fei indicated that Hua Xiong could do it, he would firmly believe that he could.

This point is crucial for the formation of an Idealistic Talent.

If you don't even believe in yourself, how can you use your individual will to distort reality?

"Is it my turn now, Zihong?"

After Hua Xiong stepped aside, Zhang Fei spoke up with eager eyes.

"As for Third Master, I don't have any good ideas at the moment; your Legion Talent is somewhat special."

Qi Fei said with a headache.

"My Legion Talent?"

Zhang Fei, on the contrary, showed a look of confusion.

Seeing this, Qi Fei couldn't help but sigh.

This point in time is truly troublesome.

The Heaven and Earth Essence has not yet recovered much, and many things do not have complete definitions.

"Warriors who have reached Internal Qi Separation will also sublimate special powers, much like the Mental Talent of civil officials."

"You can look at Zilong for this; his soldiers are generally calmer than those of others."

Qi Fei used the most obvious example, Zhao Zilong.

Beyond keeping the mind clear, Zhao Yun's Legion Talent can also grant immunity to negative mental effects.

The group looked at Zhao Yun in unison.

"It is a bit like that; I originally thought it was just my imagination."

Zhao Yun, sporting a youthful face, said shyly.

"Yunchang should have also noticed that when you are in a good state, you provide a boost to your soldiers' strength."

Qi Fei turned his head to look at Guan Yu again.

Guan Yu's Legion Talent can increase the strength of his soldiers, with the specific magnitude related to the firmness of their conviction.

"Indeed."

Guan Yu spat out two words.

"Then what about me?"

Zhang Fei looked at Qi Fei with hopeful eyes.

"Although your Legion Talent hasn't fully manifested yet, based on my observations, it should be a powerful ability that doesn't distinguish between friend and foe."

In Qi Fei's memory, Zhang Fei's Legion Talent is somewhat like a Fear Aura that affects everyone indiscriminately.

Enemies engaging him in battle will continuously face this power, which in turn affects their combat effectiveness.

And once their courage is shattered, they will have no power to resist Zhang Fei thereafter.

At the same time, this power also takes effect on his own side.

His own troops tend to lean toward becoming Berserk, but there is also the possibility of them being crushed by the pressure.

"Therefore, I need to study how our own soldiers can withstand your ability."

Qi Fei's idea is to use Self-Adaptation as a foundation, and then find a way to convert them into cavalry.

Actually, if Legion Talents could be stacked, having Zhao Yun and Zhang Fei team up would solve the problem.

Unfortunately, that cannot be done.

"Then take your time thinking; Old Zhang will wait for you."

Zhang Fei spoke up.

In any case, his power has not yet manifested, so there is no rush.

With Zhang Fei finished, the next to step up was Zhao Yun.

"Zilong, you are not suited to lead the White Horse."

This was the first sentence Qi Fei said.

"You would treat the White Horse's extreme speed as a negative effect and eliminate it, and the White Horse's high-speed assault combat style is not suitable for someone like you who cuts down generals on the front lines."

In short, they would only drag each other down.

"What you need is a talent that has certain negative effects but possesses outrageously strong positive effects."

"However, I still need to research such talents; I will call you once I have results."

He currently only knows some basic talents.

Things like Slaughter Absorption still require some time to research.

"Many thanks, Military Advisor."

Zhao Yun said gratefully.

He had been wondering why he felt the White Horse didn't feel quite right to use; so that was the reason.

"As for you, Zhongkang, just keep training with the Huangfu Personal Guards for now; that is what suits you best."

Finally, Qi Fei looked at Xu Chu.

"Oh, thank you, Military Advisor."

Xu Chu scratched his head and walked away, looking somewhat puzzled.

"Actually, it would be easy if Zichuan could capture Huangfu Song."

Qi Fei looked at Chen Xi and said with an expectant expression.

With Huangfu Song around, not only would he not have to grope around for talent compositions himself, but he could also slack off.

It would be killing two birds with one stone.

"That is quite difficult; I can only say I will try my best to find a way."

Chen Xi said helplessly.

Dong Zhuo certainly wouldn't be willing to let Huangfu Song leave now, because as long as Huangfu Song has troops, he is not easy to manipulate.

After Dong Zhuo died, Huangfu Song was among those who liquidated Dong Zhuo and divided the spoils of war, so he was even less likely to come to Mount Tai.

"It's up to you; you must recruit him."

Qi Fei patted Chen Xi on the shoulder and said.

With Huangfu Song, who belonged to the first tier just below the God of War, he could save himself a great deal of trouble.

"Zijian, it's up to you."

Chen Xi chose to put pressure on Hua Xiong.

"Me?"

Hua Xiong pointed at himself with a confused expression.

"Don't you still have to go and bring the Flying Bear into the fold? Before that, you need to lure Huangfu Song over for me first."

Chen Xi issued the task to Hua Xiong.

Hua Xiong glanced at Chen Xi, then turned to look at Qi Fei, as well as Zhao Yun and Zhang Fei standing behind Qi Fei.

He immediately felt immense pressure.

"I'll do my best."

Hua Xiong helplessly accepted the commission.

"Done, let's go, into Mount Tai."

After assigning the tasks, Chen Xi said with a relaxed expression.

The others patted Hua Xiong on the shoulder, offering him comfort while simultaneously conveying their expectations.