This is Cao Cao's new form, empowered by the Flame Phoenix artifact. Having obtained the Orb of Light, which was the scattered Heavenly Jade Armor, Cao Cao learns of the resurgence of darkness, entrusts the kingdom of Jishin to his son Cao Pi, and heads off alone to battle the Four Evils. However, during the battle, Cao Cao encounters Liu Bei and his companions again, and they join forces to unite the power of the Four Gods in the face of the catastrophe of the resurgence of darkness. He aims to unify Sanlisha with Jishin and resents Liu Bei, who brandishes justice in all matters, but after repeated confrontations, he has come to acknowledge Liu Bei's strength in his heart.