But Liu Bei did not give up and bowed once more to Zhuge Liang: "Sir wishes to fulfill filial duties, and I cannot obstruct you."
"When the day comes, I shall certainly go to Jingzhou State."
"And request once again for you to come out of seclusion."
This time, Zhuge Liang said nothing more but nodded slightly. .....
....
Bohai Sea.
Shouts of battle cries echoed ceaselessly.
Yuan Shao sat at the head seat, his expression exceedingly stern.
He could not have anticipated.
That he would fall into such a state in such a short time.
The expressions of the gathered strategists were equally grave, each face etched with exhaustion.
At this moment, a frantic shout suddenly pierced the air.
"Report!"
A guard, flustered, rushed in, and upon entering the hall, knelt to the ground immediately.
"My lord, Lu Bu suddenly abandoned us with his troops, our line is in shambles, Cao's army has already broken through!"
The atmosphere suddenly shifted.
