Just as Zhang Chen was still immersed in joy, a sudden prompt made his heart sink.
【Ding! Purple Trait "Da Fang Qu Shuai" acquisition failed! It cannot be used by the host's current faction, and the System's "Trait Conversion" function is not activated.】
???
Cannot be used by the current faction?
Zhang Chen pondered for a moment and understood.
"Da Fang Qu Shuai" is a Yellow Turban title. As a Han official, he naturally couldn't use it.
As for the "Trait Conversion" function, Zhang Chen remembered it was a function unlocked after the System upgraded to level 3, which allowed converting unusable traits into usable ones by consuming some Plunder Value.
Zhang Chen glanced at the Plunder Value.
Plunder Value: 3050/5000
There was still some time until the upgrade, so Zhang Chen immediately glanced at the trait cards on him.
【Owned Traits: Immense Strength (Purple)*2, Proficient Spear Technique (Blue)*2, Proficient Horsemanship (Blue)*2, Scholar (Blue), Proficient Archery (Blue), Proficient Swordsmanship (Blue), Composed (Blue), Righteousness (Green), Beginner Horse Appraisal (Green), Basic Staff Technique (Green), Good Fortune (Green), 【Loaded with Wealth】 (Green)】
He had 2 of each of 【Immense Strength】, 【Proficient Spear Technique】, and 【Proficient Horsemanship】, so he could merge and upgrade again!
Immediately, Zhang Chen summoned the fusion interface and first placed the two blue 【Proficient Spear Technique】 cards on it.
After a moment of fusion, a ball of purple light bloomed and immediately merged into Zhang Chen's glabella.
At this moment, it was as if some incredibly subtle spear technique essentials appeared in Zhang Chen's mind.
Zhang Chen's body trembled, and the long spear in his hand immediately swung, emitting resonant sounds.
Zhang He, who was nearby, heard the sound of the spear vibrating and couldn't help but glance sideways, looking at Zhang Chen with a puzzled gaze.
Did he mishear just now? How could there be the sound of a spear vibrating?
Zhang He couldn't help but feel suspicious. He was a master of the spear and naturally knew that this was the sound of resonance that could only be produced when spear technique entered the Grandmaster realm.
But he had seen clearly just now that although Zhang Chen knew some spear techniques, he was only at the Minor Accomplishment level. When did he reach this realm?
But among the people present, besides himself, Zhang Chen was the only one using a spear! Could it be that the intense battle just now gave him some insights?
When he was learning the spear as a child, his master had said that some people had exceptional comprehension abilities and could gain insights into superior moves in specific situations or inadvertently, thereby breaking through their realm.
Zhang He had always thought highly of himself, but he had never had an epiphany at any moment. His achievements today were entirely due to diligent study and hard practice.
Could it be that the kind of person his master mentioned really exists?
If so, this person's comprehension ability is too heaven-defying, isn't it?
Zhang Chen naturally didn't know what Zhang He was thinking at the moment and only looked at the purple trait himself.
【Proficient Spear Technique (Purple)】: Your spear technique is exquisite and has entered the Grandmaster realm.
Good, good, upgrading by relying on traits is indeed much faster. Otherwise, relying on practicing day and night, when could he reach such a realm?
"Lord, you just now... seem to have made a breakthrough?"
Zhang He, who was nearby, still couldn't help but ask.
"Ah! It was just that during the intense battle, I inadvertently gained some insights into moves," Zhang Chen said vaguely. "I don't know why, but those moves just seemed to suddenly appear in my mind."
After Zhang Chen finished speaking, he continued to look at the traits, not noticing Zhang He's surprised expression at all.
What his master said was actually true. This person is truly a martial arts prodigy!
In Zhang He's eyes as he looked at Zhang Chen, a few more hints of admiration couldn't help but appear.
Such a person will definitely become a renowned General in the future; he must establish a good relationship with him!
How could Zhang Chen know all this? At this moment, he was feeling delighted and immediately upgraded the 【Proficient Horsemanship】 trait as well.
【Master Horsemanship (Purple)】: You are skilled in riding, and many difficult-to-tame famous horses can be easily ridden by you.
Horsemanship has also been upgraded to purple. Next, he should also get himself some decent equipment.
As Zhang Chen was thinking to himself, he turned his gaze to the two 【Immense Strength】 traits again.
Haha, his first golden trait is about to come out!
Zhang Chen couldn't help but be extremely excited and quickly started merging.
【Ding! Fusion failed, conditions not met!】
What's going on?
Zhang Chen was startled and only then noticed that the interface seemed different at this time, with three slots displayed prominently on it!
Two slots already had the 【Immense Strength】 trait cards placed, and there was another slot that was empty!
Zhang Chen immediately understood. It seemed that merging purple traits into gold required 3 traits of the same name.
Zhang Chen couldn't help but frown inwardly.
If that's the case, if golden traits continue to upgrade, they will only require more traits of the same name.
Moreover, golden traits are likely unable to be plundered and must be obtained by killing Generals.
This probably means that in the future, he will have to constantly kill renowned Generals to improve his strength!
Forget it, being in the chaotic world of the Three Kingdoms, this is just a matter of time.
After sorting out these traits, Zhang Chen looked at the Plunder Value again. It had now reached 3350 points, and there were only 1650 points left until the upgrade.
Zhang Chen closed the interface and turned around, only to see Zhang He staring at him with a blank expression.
In that gaze, there seemed to be confusion, but more than that, it seemed to be admiration and envy.
"Junyi? Junyi?"
"Ah!" Zhang He suddenly came back to his senses and quickly said, "Lo... Lord."
"What's wrong with you, looking at me like that? Is there something on my face?"
"Ah! No, Zhang He just feels that Lord is heroic and magnificent, truly a hero! This great victory is entirely thanks to Lord's courage and wisdom. With a single plan, you routed the bandits..."
"Haha! I say, Brother Junyi, the sun must have risen from the west today for you to actually flatter someone?"
As he was speaking, Qu Yi walked over and patted Zhang He's shoulder. "Last year, when we were campaigning against the Yellow Turbans, facing the old General Huangfu, I didn't see you like this."
Zhang He said, "Lord is courageous and wise. Seeing it today, I am truly impressed!"
"Alas, this victory is entirely thanks to the Soldiers' unity and the army's efforts," Zhang Chen said, and then ordered, "Pass the order: reorganize the troops and count the casualties."
"Understood."
At Zhang Chen's command, everyone went to count their respective troops.
After counting, the Trapped Camp and the First to Ascend Camp did not suffer significant losses, but the cavalry led by Zhang Chen and Zhang He had some casualties.
However, since it is war, this is inevitable. In the way of warfare, how can there be no deaths?
Zhang Chen looked at the survivors and said loudly, "Brothers, today, you have all been on the battlefield, killed people, and seen blood. Since you chose to join the army, you must disregard life and death!"
"These fallen brothers are your comrades; they are true warriors! They fought bravely to kill the bandits for the country and died a worthy death!"
"Their names will definitely be on the merit roll. I will not forget, and the people of the two counties will not forget!"
After Zhang Chen finished speaking, he faced the crowd again and shouted loudly, "Brothers, tell me now, facing this situation, are you afraid?"
"Not afraid!"
"Not afraid!"
"Not afraid!"
The Soldiers shouted in unison, their voices echoing below the city.