IF Route Unlock Condition: Subdue and Ally with Snezhnaya
The Overlord's Path Through Another Dimension
Lü Bu, the unparalleled warrior of the Three Kingdoms era. His Sky-Shattering Halberd moved like a nimble flood dragon, and with a neigh, his Red Hare steed trampled thousands of armies. His reputation struck fear into the warlords; on the battlefield, he was an unstoppable God of War. Yet, the gears of fate, caught in a bizarre spacetime current, swept him into an entirely alien world—the world of Teyvat, the nation of Snezhnaya.
Upon his first arrival in Snezhnaya, the wind bit like a blade and the ice plains stretched endlessly. Clad in heavy armor and gripping his halberd, Lü Bu stood amidst the unfamiliar snow and ice, his heart filled with confusion and vigilance. He gazed at the towering palace of the Cryo Archon in the distance, and an inexplicable urge to conquer welled up within him. "Where is this place? Since I am here, I shall fight!" Lü Bu roared in a low voice, the sound echoing across the ice plains.
Snezhnaya, a nation ruled by the Cryo Archon, was a place of prosperity and mystery. The Eleven Harbingers of the Fatui, each wielding unique powers, guarded the will of their Archon. The moment Lü Bu set foot on this land, the Fatui sensed the threat posed by this intruder.
A vanguard detachment quickly assembled and charged toward Lü Bu. Dressed in heavy winter gear and wielding Cryo weapons, they skated swiftly across the ice. Lü Bu watched the oncoming enemies, a cold smirk forming on his lips. "Hmph, a bunch of ants dare to challenge this general!" He squeezed his legs against Red Hare, and with a neigh, the steed shot toward the enemy like an arrow loosed.
The Sky-Shattering Halberd danced, its cold light flashing, every strike carrying the force of a thousand jun. Though the Fatui soldiers fought desperately, they fell one by one under Lü Bu's ferocious assault. Cryo energy froze on his armor, but he paid it no mind. With immense strength and agile movements, he cut through the enemy ranks time and again.
"This man's power is terrifying!" a Fatui captain shouted in terror. He hastily fired a signal flare, requesting reinforcements from headquarters.
Soon, the Fatui elite forces arrived. At their forefront stood a Cryo Mage, their staff glowing with a frigid light. "Outsider, this is no place for you. Leave at once, or you will die a miserable death!" the Cryo Mage shouted.
Lü Bu laughed loudly. "Make me leave? Then try with your own strength!" He charged at the Cryo Mage, thrusting his halberd forward. The Mage waved their staff, summoning a massive ice shield to block. Lü Bu's attack slammed into the shield, producing a deafening sound as ice shards exploded outward.
Yet Lü Bu did not falter; he attacked continuously, each strike more powerful than the last. The Cryo Mage gradually buckled, and the ice shield began to crack. At that moment, a skilled Fatui warrior seized the opportunity to attack Lü Bu from the side. Sensing the danger, Lü Bu dodged sideways, and with a swing of his halberd, cut the assailant down from his horse.
After a fierce battle, the Fatui elite forces suffered heavy casualties. Though Lü Bu had sustained minor wounds, his momentum grew stronger. He stared at the distant palace of the Cryo Archon, thinking: "What kind of power lies beyond this palace? I must find out!"
Inside the Cryo Archon's palace, the atmosphere was heavy. The Cryo Archon sat upon her high throne, looking down at the Harbingers. "This outsider possesses extraordinary strength; we must not take him lightly."
"Your Majesty, allow me to face him," one Harbinger stood up. It was Tartaglia, the Eleventh of the Fatui Harbingers. A thirst for battle glinted in his eyes as he twirled his dual blades.
"Tartaglia, this man is no ordinary foe. You must be careful," the Cryo Archon warned.
"Rest assured, Your Majesty. I will not let him take one step closer to the palace!" With that, Tartaglia turned and left.
On the icy battlefield, Lü Bu awaited a new challenge. Suddenly, he felt an overwhelming aura approaching. Tartaglia appeared before him like a ghost, his dual blades slicing toward Lü Bu with a fierce wind.
Lü Bu quickly blocked with his halberd, the sound of metal clashing echoing across the ice. "You have some skill. State your name!" Lü Bu shouted.
"Eleventh of the Fatui Harbingers, Tartaglia!" Tartaglia replied, launching an even fiercer assault. His dual-blade technique was eerie and unpredictable, at times like a storm, at others like a viper striking.
Lü Bu did not dare to be careless. Relying on his exquisite martial arts and rich combat experience, he circled and parried with Tartaglia. The two exchanged blows across the ice plain, and the battle reached a fever pitch.
As the fight continued, Lü Bu gradually discovered Tartaglia's weakness. He intentionally left an opening to draw Tartaglia's attack. Sure enough, Tartaglia took the bait, thrusting his blades straight for Lü Bu's chest. Lü Bu dodged sideways, and with a powerful swing of his halberd, struck Tartaglia's arm.
"Argh!" Tartaglia screamed, staggering back several steps. Blood streamed from his arm, but his eyes still burned with fighting spirit.
"You are strong, but today you will lose!" Lü Bu declared, charging at Tartaglia once more. Tartaglia gritted his teeth, preparing for the final battle.
At that moment, a beam of light suddenly appeared in the sky. A mysterious woman descended from the heavens, dressed in magnificent attire, holding a glowing grimoire in her hand.
"Stop!" the woman shouted. Both Lü Bu and Tartaglia froze, turning to look at the mysterious woman.
"Who are you?" Lü Bu asked.
The woman smiled gently. "I am a mage from another world. I know you are Lü Bu, from the Three Kingdoms. This world is different from yours. If you continue your slaughter, you will bring about irreversible consequences."
Lü Bu frowned. "I care not for consequences. I know only that the strong rule! I will conquer this land!"
The woman shook her head. "You are wrong, Lü Bu. This world has its own rules and order. If you truly wish to stand firm here, it is not through force of arms, but through understanding and cooperation."
Lü Bu fell into deep thought. He recalled his experiences in the Three Kingdoms—though invincible in battle, he had ultimately failed to establish his hegemony. Could it be true, as this woman said, that force was not the answer to everything?
"Then what do you suggest I do?" Lü Bu asked.
The woman said: "You can cooperate with the people of Snezhnaya and protect this land together. The Cryo Archon has a great ideal. If you can lend her your aid, you will also find your own worth."
Lü Bu looked at the woman, then at the distant Cryo Archon's palace. After a long while, he nodded. "Very well. I will trust you for now. But if anyone dares to challenge me again, I will show no mercy!"
From that day onward, Lü Bu allied with Snezhnaya. Relying on his bravery and martial prowess, he became an ally of the Fatui. In conflicts with other nations, he fought side by side with the Fatui Harbingers, gradually earning their respect and trust.
The Cryo Archon, too, saw Lü Bu's potential and value. She entrusted him with important tasks, putting him in charge of training Fatui soldiers to enhance their combat capabilities. Lü Bu imparted his combat experience from the Three Kingdoms to the soldiers, greatly boosting the Fatui's strength.
As time passed, Lü Bu gradually integrated into this world. He was no longer just a bloodthirsty warrior; he had learned to cooperate with others and pursue goals together. With his help, Snezhnaya grew stronger in the world of Teyvat, becoming a force to be feared. And Lü Bu, in this strange land, found new allies of his own.