What’s With the Three Kingdoms-Obsessed Male Lead?

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1. nikkorizz

   Also, in this manhwa, MC read some kind of fan fiction where Cao Cao secretly loved Guan Yu, which did not happened in the original Three Kingdoms story.

   April 25, 2026 at 1:19 pm

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2. nikkorizz

   It’s a great story, but it helps a lot if you’re familiar with Romance of the Three Kingdoms, a 14th-century Chinese novel that dramatizes the events of the Three Kingdoms period (220–280 AD) and the chaotic years leading up to it.

   During this era, China eventually splits into three major factions:

   * Wei, led by the Cao family
   * Shu Han, led by Liu Bei
   * Wu, led by the Sun family

   From a literary perspective, Shu is usually portrayed as the morally righteous faction. Liu Bei is depicted as a benevolent leader trying to restore the fallen Han dynasty, even though Shu was the smallest of the three kingdoms.

   By contrast, Wei (especially under Cao Cao) is often framed as the antagonist. Cao Cao ruled in the name of the emperor during the final years of the Han, effectively controlling the court and consolidating power, which later contributes to Wei’s reputation as the “villain” faction in popular retellings.

   This story takes place before the Three Kingdoms period officially begins, around 180–190 AD, when China is still unified under the Han dynasty.

   The capital: Luoyang, is under imperial rule, but the government is unstable and the emperor is weak. Amid the chaos, the warlord

   Dong Zhuo: seizes control of the capital and dominates the court.

   During this time, Cao Cao is beginning his rise to power. Various warlords are forming alliances and rivalries. The political situation is rapidly deteriorating toward full-scale civil war

   Lu Bu is initially a subordinate of Dong Zhuo, but famously betrays and kills him. Afterward, Lu Bu operates independently, briefly aligning with different factions (including Cao Cao) before ultimately being defeated and executed by him.

   Meanwhile, Liu Bei is still an rising figure. He is closely associated with two “legendary”warriors: Guan Yu and Zhang Fei

   These three are often referred to as sworn brothers, and their bond is one of the most memorable elements of the story.

   Lu Bu is consistently portrayed as an almost unmatched warrior. One of the most famous scenes is the Battle of Hulao Gate, where he fights all three (Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei) at once.

   While Lu Bu doesn’t outright defeat them, he holds his own against ALL three at the same time.

   During this fight, Zhang Fei taunts Lu Bu, mocking his lack of loyalty and calling him a “slave,” which is a reference to his history of betraying his adoptive fathers. This specific insult is what the manhwa is referencing.

   April 25, 2026 at 11:59 am

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3. iris13

   merci

   June 18, 2025 at 1:24 pm

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4. Iris Phoebe

   More updates pls 🥺🥺🥺

   August 4, 2024 at 2:11 pm

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5. Narushinata

   Update plz 🥺

   July 29, 2024 at 7:48 pm

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