Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group Chapter 1084: 1059: Obtaining the Heaven-piercing Sword
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Ye Chen knew full well that the Three Kingdoms realm followed its own destined path.
Should he keep showing up here too often, he could genuinely alter the course of history.
For this trip, Ye Chen aimed only to secure a Five-Star Review.
Man, working as a Worldwide Delivery agent sure is tough.
Ye Chen observed Liu Bei and his companions vanishing into the distance, as the entire Cao Army fixed their gazes on him.
With their leader held captive, the soldiers had zero desire to chase after Liu Bei.
A sudden idea struck Ye Chen upon spotting the sword at Cao Cao's side.
He recalled in a flash that Cao Cao wielded the legendary Heaven-piercing Sword.
Snatching that blade would be incredible.
It would be fantastic.
The Heaven-piercing Sword stood as one of the most renowned treasure blades in martial arts tales, capable of cutting through iron like soft mud.
Seated next to Cao Cao, Ye Chen burst into laughter. “Old Cao, let me take a look at your sword.”
Everyone gaped in shock when Ye Chen dubbed Cao Cao “Old Cao.”
Cao Cao, the brilliant strategist who made emperors bow and nobles obey, held immense power.
Yet Ye Chen treated him like some casual old fellow.
Cao Cao himself appeared utterly speechless.
He ranked just below the emperor, commanding a million troops; no one dared address him so casually.
Any commoner would have been executed on the spot by his order.
But now, that wasn't possible—his very life hung in Ye Chen's grasp.
Reluctantly, Cao Cao forced a smile. “Sure, no issue.”
He drew the sword from his waist and passed it over to Ye Chen.
Ye Chen unsheathed the blade.
In that instant, a blinding silver gleam flashed like thunder across the heavens.
What a magnificent sword it was.
Even Ye Chen felt stunned.
While stories praised this sword highly, he never expected it to shine so brilliantly.
As Ye Chen drew the sword, Cao Cao's face darkened noticeably.
“Brother, release Mr. Cao, and this sword is yours forever.”
True to his reputation as a cunning strategist, Cao Cao read people masterfully.
From Ye Chen's eyes, he sensed a deep fondness for the weapon.
He offered it freely, knowing full well his life depended on Ye Chen; resistance would be futile if taken by force.
Ye Chen nodded, sliding the sword back into its scabbard. “Yeah, this blade is excellent. I like it a lot, so I'll take it.”
Upon hearing Ye Chen claim the sword, Cao Cao sighed in relief.
Truth be told, he dreaded a sudden strike that would end his life.
Cao Cao now sensed Ye Chen harbored no killing intent, lightening his spirits greatly.
“Incidentally, might I learn your esteemed name?”
Cao Cao burned with curiosity.
He knew all the famed generals of the era intimately.
Yet Ye Chen was a complete unknown to him.
A warrior surpassing even Lü Bu in might.
Ye Chen laughed lightly. “I'm merely an obscure figure; no need to dwell on it.”
An obscure figure?
Cao Cao's officers flushed with humiliation at those words.
Someone so extraordinary called himself obscure—what did that imply for them?
Worthless?
Ye Chen truly preferred anonymity.
After all, he sought to avoid future complications.
Noticing the perfect moment had arrived.
Ye Chen leaped back onto his motorcycle.
He clasped his fists toward Cao Cao.
“Old Cao, thanks for the precious sword. Until we meet again.”
With those words, Ye Chen revved the engine and sped off in style.
The roaring motorcycle left everyone slack-jawed.
Such velocity—neither man nor the swiftest steed could hope to match it!
“Prime Minister!”
As Cao Cao gained freedom, his generals rushed to his side.
Xu Chu seethed with rage above all.
The leader snatched away right before his eyes.
To Xu Chu, this marked utter humiliation.
It shamed the whole Cao Army.
“Seize that man for me—cut him to pieces!”
Xu Chu commanded his troops.
The soldiers acknowledged and geared up to pursue Ye Chen.
Cao Cao waved them off hastily.
“Hold back.”
Gazing at Ye Chen's retreating form, admiration flickered in Cao Cao's eyes.
He cherished bold heroes, and Ye Chen's daring had won him over.
“No pursuit needed; even if caught, death won't come to him.”
Cao Cao felt profoundly shaken, yet harbored hopes.
He sensed this encounter marked the beginning, far from the end.
Perhaps destiny would reunite them someday.
Should emotions stir then, and bent to his will.
With such a hero allied, what worry of failing to unite the realm?
…
By now, Ye Chen's motorcycle had overtaken Liu Bei and his party.
Spotting Ye Chen, Liu Bei and the others froze in awe.
“Immortal!” Liu Bei and his men regarded Ye Chen with utmost reverence.
Without Ye Chen, the Cao Army would have massacred them moments ago.
Ye Chen had become their absolute savior.
Right then, the system's voice echoed in Ye Chen's thoughts.
“Ding, delivery task completed. Return to the primary world at once.”
Ye Chen waved farewell to them. “Catch you later, and don't forget that Five-Star Review.”
As he spoke, a swirling wormhole materialized ahead.
Ye Chen gunned the bike straight through it.
They watched Ye Chen vanish in a blaze of white light.
All stood stupefied.
What divine Immortal Technique allowed vanishing into nothingness?
A true Immortal indeed!
Zhuge Liang waved his feather fan. “Brother Ye is undeniably an Immortal—this was the legendary Void Escape Technique.”
From his studies of esoteric texts, he pegged Ye Chen's portal as the Immortal Void Escape.
Meanwhile, Ye Chen had returned to the modern era.
He materialized once more in that narrow alley.
This journey through time left Ye Chen buzzing with excitement.
He'd clashed with Guan Yu, beheld the grand armies of the Three Kingdoms.
Even snatched Cao Cao amid thousands of foes.
Pure adrenaline.
Plus, encounters with legendary figures.
Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhao Yun, Zhuge Liang, Cao Cao, Xu Chu.
…
These iconic historical giants had sprung to life before him.
Sharing skewers and beers with them felt utterly surreal.
Scenes Ye Chen never dreamed possible.
After all, posterity knew these legends only from scrolls and screens.
Yet compared to flesh-and-blood encounters, depictions fell far short.
Ye Chen browsed Douyin idly.
By chance, a celebrity discussed the Three Kingdoms.
Listening to the fluent chatter, Ye Chen smirked.
Just empty prattle.
I've shared meals, swigged brews, battled alongside them—who rivals my grasp of the era?
No matter the eloquence, it's mere posthumous guesswork.
True history's essence? Only participants grasp it fully.
This time leap proved utterly invigorating for Ye Chen.
Back amid modern bustle, heavy traffic, and towering buildings, Ye Chen felt strangely displaced.
Sensing the polluted air, Ye Chen shook his head.
Ancient times offered far cleaner breaths.
Suddenly, the system's chime rang in his mind.
“Ding, host earns a Five-Star Review! Gained Heaven-piercing Sword and Heaven-swaying Sword Technique reward.”
Heaven-piercing Sword? Heaven-swaying Sword Technique?
Ye Chen's mind flooded with intricate swordsmanship knowledge.
In moments, he mastered the Sword Dao completely.