The forest was quiet.
But in Lü Bu's mind… a door had opened.
System Notification
— User has unlocked the Destiny Progression Path.
— This system will guide the host through the trials of strength, leadership, and war.
— Choose a Destiny Path to determine your foundation.
Lü Bu's fingers tightened around the rusted sword.
This was it — the moment everything would begin to change.
He had trained. He had bled. He had survived.
But now, the system wasn't just reacting to his will to live…
It was offering him the chance to build a future.
Three golden runes floated before his eyes, glowing softly in the dark forest air:
1. Path of the Warlord
"The blade commands. Strength rules. You will conquer through overwhelming force, inspire through fear, and lead from the front."
— Increases combat potential and grants physical breakthroughs.
— Future unlocks: Army Crushing Skills, Battlefield Domination, Tyrant's Aura.
2. Path of the General
"Discipline, tactics, command. You will forge armies, mold men into weapons, and lead them with unwavering will."
— Enhances leadership, unit cohesion, and battlefield tactics.
— Future unlocks: Elite Formation Command, War Doctrine, Unshakable Resolve.
3. Path of the Sovereign
"Not just a warrior, but a ruler. Kingdoms rise or fall by your hand. You will learn to build, govern, and reign."
— Increases political intuition, kingdom-building skills, and civil development.
— Future unlocks: Realm Expansion, Legacy Architect, Imperial Will.
Lü Bu stared at the paths.
He wasn't ready for all of them. Not yet.
But one of them spoke to him — not the voice of fear or revenge, but the echo of something greater.
"I don't just want to fight."
"I want to lead."
"I want to build something that lasts."
His choice was made.
Chosen Path: The General
— Foundation Trait Gained: Commander's Instinct
— Skill Tree Unlocked: Unit Discipline, Formation Basics, Voice of Command
— System Tracking Initialized: Army Potential — 0/100
The moment he chose, the world around him didn't change.
But he did.
Somewhere deep within, something solidified — a steel core forming in the boy who once had nothing.
New Goal Established:
— Train your first unit of soldiers.
— Instill loyalty, discipline, and identity.
— Form the foundation of your future army.
Lü Bu rose to his feet.
He had no men.
No banners.
No land.
But he had his name.
He had his sword.
And now… he had a path.