Chapter 003: Arrival in the Three Kingdoms
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Li Feng stood on unfamiliar ground, surrounded by a dense forest. The crisp chirping of birds echoed through the air. He took a deep breath, inhaling the scent of soil and grass, a stark contrast to the noise and pollution of modern cities. His heart was filled with confusion and unease, but above all, an insatiable curiosity about the unknown.
"Where exactly is this place?" he murmured to himself, tightening his grip on the dagger in his hand. No matter where he was, vigilance was key to survival.
He followed a small stream upstream, his footsteps light and cautious. His sharp eyes constantly scanned his surroundings, ears attuned to any unusual sounds. Suddenly, the rhythmic clatter of hooves and the crisp clinking of metal rang out from ahead.
"Someone's coming!" Li Feng quickly concealed himself behind a large tree, holding his breath as he observed.
Moments later, a group of soldiers in ancient armor came into view. They carried long spears, swords strapped to their waists, and rode tall warhorses with solemn expressions.
"Ancient soldiers?" Li Feng's eyes widened in shock. He could hardly believe what he was seeing, yet the sight before him was too real to dismiss.
"Could it be that I've... traveled through time?" he muttered, his emotions a complex mix of disbelief and apprehension. Taking a deep breath, he forced himself to stay calm. Whatever had happened, he needed to first understand his situation.
He silently followed the soldiers from a safe distance, hoping to glean some information from their conversation. However, the language they spoke was completely unfamiliar to him—an ancient dialect that he couldn't comprehend.
"It looks like I've truly arrived in an unknown era," Li Feng thought, furrowing his brows. He knew the road ahead would be filled with hardships, but he had no choice but to face them head-on.
As night fell, Li Feng found a secluded cave to take shelter. He started a small fire and sat beside it, lost in thought.
"I need to find a way back. But before that, I have to survive." He clenched his fists, a steely resolve flashing in his eyes. No matter what challenges lay ahead, he had to persevere.
Just then, the faint sound of footsteps echoed from outside the cave. Instantly alert, Li Feng tightened his grip on his dagger, his gaze fixed on the entrance.
"Who’s there?" he asked in a low voice, his tone edged with caution.
A figure slowly emerged in the moonlight, revealing a familiar face—one he hadn’t seen in years.
"Li Feng... is that you?" The voice carried a note of disbelief and joy.
Li Feng froze, unable to believe his ears. That voice, that face—it was none other than his long-lost friend, Wang Hao.
"Wang Hao? How are you here?" Li Feng stood up, shock and confusion evident in his eyes.
Wang Hao stepped into the cave, his expression unreadable. "Li Feng, we’ve both been caught in this rift of time and space. This world… is far more complex than we ever imagined."
Li Feng remained silent for a moment before taking a deep breath. "What exactly happened? Why are we here?"
Wang Hao shook his head, a bitter smile on his lips. "I don’t know either. But one thing is certain—we’re entangled in a conspiracy that spans across time itself."
Li Feng’s expression darkened. He knew that from this moment on, his fate had changed forever. And in this unfamiliar era, he would have to carve out his own path to survive.
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