(Conquest + Power Progression + Growth + Alternate History + Gods and Demons + No Saintly Hero + Slaughter)
An accident brought Cao Cao from the modern era to the end of the Han Dynasty. Yes, the Cao Cao with the exact same name.
In this cultivation world ruled by the power of gods and demons, Cao Cao rose step by step to the highest position in the imperial court. After shedding the last drop of blood for the Han Dynasty, he used the peak power of the ninth rank of gods and demons, approaching the power of an "immortal," to tear apart the southern Heavenly Dao of the newly established Eastern Wu and shatter Sun Quan's dream of becoming emperor with one punch. From then on, they were all Chinese.
But by then, Cao Cao was also at the end of his strength.
As he lay dying, Cao Cao had no regrets about his life.
Perhaps out of Heaven's mercy, Cao Cao was reborn back to the moment he had first transmigrated.
Given another chance, this time Cao Cao had the ancient Flame-Yellow Art, wielded the divine weapon Green Steel Horse Spear from his previous life, and summoned the supreme treasure, the Nine Nether Profound Spirit Flame, which could burn everything. This time, he chose the path of slaughter, proving his way through killing.
This time, famous generals such as Dian Wei, Xiahou Dun, Zhang Liao, Zhao Yun, Huang Zhong, and Ma Chao all joined his ranks.
"Xuande, you're leading the expedition against Rome this time. Keep an eye on Yunchang and my son-in-law Yide. Don't let them get themselves killed."
"What! Sun Jian, explain yourself! Your little boy got cold feet before the battle had even begun, hijacked ten of my warships, and fled to the Japanese pirates' island of Dongying!"
"Please calm down, Prime Minister!"
"Taishi Ci, Gan Ning, Huang Gai, Han Dang!"
"At your service!"
"My son Cao Ang will serve as Grand Protector of the Eastern Sea, with Zhou Yu as his deputy. Lead your thirty thousand naval troops and flatten the pirates' island!"
"We obey!"
Sun Jian was now old and frail. His eldest son, Sun Ce, hurried forward. "Prime Minister, Bo Fu requests permission to fight."
"Granted!"