FANTASY

In the Three Kingdoms with a System!

In the Three Kingdoms with a System! by dragonflamemperor is a fantasy novel, Tianlong was a historian, who was killed by an evil spirit that escaped the spirit road and brought five evil spirits, with it. So come, follow Tianlong on a journey as he travels, in the Three Kingdoms making a name for himself, while tracking down an evil spirit which escaped into the Three Kingdoms. (PS, This is my first time writing a story like this and would like good, bad, and positive criticization, to see what I could fix in the story. Help is always appreciated, also this is an alternate timeline where it follows a slightly altered history of the three kingdoms and shall show another possibility if Lu Bu made a decision, to set up somewhere else where he could grow, contest, and vie for power with Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Ce.) The ranks of the generals are inspired by the novel, My, Father, In-Law Is Lu Bu. you can get a clear description of them there than here. Read In the Three Kingdoms with a System! Blurb Below.

In the Three Kingdoms with a System! Blurb

Tianlong wasn’t your average historian. Sure, he spent his days buried in dusty scrolls, deciphering ancient texts, and piecing together the fragmented narratives of China’s past. But unlike his colleagues content with the musty confines of libraries, Tianlong dreamt of living history, not just studying it.

This insatiable curiosity led him down a path he never expected. One stormy night, as he translated a cryptic manuscript, a spectral wail shattered the silence. A malevolent entity, a rogue from the spirit road, ripped through the veil separating the worlds, bringing with it five other malicious spirits. Panic surged through Tianlong, but it was quickly replaced by a fierce determination. This wasn’t just an attack on the living world; it was an affront to history itself.

The rogue spirit, fueled by a thirst for chaos, fled into the swirling vortex of time, landing with a sickening thud in the heart of the Three Kingdoms era. Tianlong, his historian’s spirit ignited, knew he had to follow. A blinding flash later, he found himself sprawled on the dusty plains of China, the cacophony of battle echoing in his ears.

This wasn’t the romanticized battlefield of historical novels. The air hung thick with the stench of blood and sweat, the clash of steel a brutal symphony of war. Tianlong, a man of scholarly pursuits, felt a surge of adrenaline unlike anything he’d ever known. He was no warrior, but he was armed with a weapon far more potent than any sword – his knowledge.

His historical expertise, once confined to dusty archives, became a battlefield advantage. He recognized the banners fluttering in the wind – the crimson banners of Cao Cao, the symbol of a burgeoning empire. Tianlong, ever the pragmatist, knew aligning himself with a powerful warlord was his best bet for survival and maybe, just maybe, a chance to track down the rogue spirit.

His arrival, however, was far from auspicious. A scrawny scholar, clad in threadbare robes, wasn’t exactly a force to be reckoned with in this world of brute strength. But Tianlong, fueled by his purpose, managed to secure an audience with Cao Cao, the cunning warlord.

Cao Cao, a man who valued intelligence above all else, was intrigued by Tianlong’s tales of the future, of a unified China and the rise of powerful dynasties. He saw in Tianlong not just a scholar, but a unique asset. Tianlong, in turn, saw a chance to influence the course of history, perhaps nudge it slightly towards a more peaceful future.

He became Cao Cao’s unlikely advisor, his knowledge of past battles and future strategies proving invaluable. He helped Cao Cao anticipate enemy tactics, exploit weaknesses, and develop innovative formations. His historical insights became the cornerstone of Cao Cao’s military campaigns, propelling him towards victory after victory.

But Tianlong never forgot his true mission. He meticulously studied historical accounts, searching for any anomaly, any discrepancy that might point him towards the rogue spirit’s trail. He became a master of disguise, venturing deep into enemy camps, eavesdropping on conversations, piecing together rumors of strange occurrences and malevolent forces stirring the shadows.

His investigation led him to a series of cults, fanatical groups worshipping malevolent entities. These cults, unknowingly fueled by the rogue spirit’s influence, were sowing discord and undermining the fragile peace between the warlords. Tianlong, realizing the danger they posed, used his influence with Cao Cao to dismantle these cults, weakening the rogue spirit’s hold on the mortal realm.

Meanwhile, the landscape of the Three Kingdoms began to shift. Lu Bu, the legendary warrior, made a pivotal decision. Instead of succumbing to manipulation and joining Dong Zhuo, he established his own domain, a powerful force vying for control alongside Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Ce.

This altered timeline created a fascinating power struggle. Tianlong, caught in the middle, used his knowledge to navigate the treacherous political landscape, forming alliances, forging truces, and constantly keeping an eye on the bigger picture – the eradication of the rogue spirit.

His journey took him across the vast expanse of China, from the bustling markets of the south to the frozen plains of the north. He encountered legendary heroes like Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, cunning strategists like Zhuge Liang, and ruthless warlords like Yuan Shao. Each encounter added another piece to the puzzle, a new fragment of knowledge leading him closer to his quarry.

The rogue spirit, however, wasn’t idle. Feeling threatened by Tianlong’s relentless pursuit, it began to exert its influence more openly, manipulating events, twisting the fates of heroes and villains alike. Battles became more brutal, alliances more fragile, and the fabric of reality itself seemed to fray at the edges.

Tianlong, facing challenges unlike any he’d ever encountered in his dusty library, knew he had to act decisively.