My Cultivation Starting from Archery

Great Han.

Chang'an, Sky Wall City.

Boundless Hall.

Sun Li's slender, fair hands gripped the Red Lotus Blade, focusing her spirit on cultivating the Saber Technique. Up to now, she remained at the Great Perfection of the Profound Image Realm, unable to break through to the Martial Saint Realm.

"This saber technique is as chaotic as a lotus and as fierce as fire, but in fact, one must find tranquility within chaos, seek stability amidst fierceness, and follow the same principle when breathing, come..."

Chen Sansi stood behind the Imperial Concubine, guiding her hand in hand, detailing every move, every breath, leaving nothing unattended.

This was the guidance from the foremost Martial Artist of the Eastern Continent, even his disciples did not receive such treatment.

Unfortunately...

The siblings, Sun Li and Sun Buqi, were vastly different. The former was diligent but lacked talent in her youth, while the latter had enough talent but was quite lazy.

By now, Sun Buqi had already become a Martial Saint, yet Sun Li still lingered in the Profound Image Realm, struggling without a breakthrough, prompting some concern.

"Senior Sister."

Chen Sansi whispered: "I've prepared the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, once you ascend to the Martial Saint, you can start attempting to unlock the Twenty-Four Divine Scenes."

Sun Li performed a dazzling saber arc, sheathing the Red Lotus Blade, but her expression was slightly gloomy, forcing a faint smile: "You know, my ambition does not lie in cultivation."

"How can that be?"

Chen Sansi immediately retorted: "Mortal lifespan is limited, Senior Sister without a Spirit Root must seize the hope of Martial Arts, strive to break through to True Power as soon as possible, it's the only long-term plan."

"..."

Sun Li did not respond, she simply bowed slightly: "I obey, Your Majesty."

"Eh?"

Before Chen Sansi could understand, he saw Sun Li had already left.

He could only go to the back chambers of Boundless Hall, finding the Empress who was doing embroidery, hoping she could help supervise Sun Li in his absence.

"Your Majesty shouldn't rush Li, she knows what's in her heart."

Gu Xinlan set down her needlework, speaking gently: "Instead, during the days you're not here, Li feels quite lonely."

"Even though she often takes Yunxi and Yun Huan, sometimes it just gets...does Your Majesty understand what I mean?"

"Hmm."

Chen Sansi said thoughtfully: "It's my oversight, I've neglected Senior Sister over the years."

"Exactly."

Gu Xinlan continued, "Those ministers of the court are always submitting petitions, saying we should cultivate more heirs to strengthen the Imperial Family."

"Sister Lan."

Chen Sansi suddenly thought: "Would you like to try cultivating the Incense Fire Divine Dao?"

Breaking through to the Second Realm in the Incense Fire Divine Dao can also extend your life.

"I'd better not."

Gu Xinlan shook her head gently: "I really don't understand cultivation, I'm afraid I won't grasp the strange terms involved."

"Alright."

Chen Sansi didn't say more.

Because as he understood, anyone cultivating the Incense Fire Divine Dao required "devotion," reaching a certain level would make them a "Divine Envoy," entirely belonging to the religion, losing their self.

This was true for both the righteous path and the Evil God Path.

That night.

Chen Sansi returned to Yonghe Palace in Qinghua Palace of the harem.

This was Sun Li's palace, and he planned to stay there for a while, taking advantage of the free time to try and increase the number of heirs.

Early next morning.

Chen Sansi donned his Dragon Robe, heading to the Taiji Palace of the Great Ming Palace for morning court.

"Greetings to Your Majesty!"

"Long live the Emperor, long live, live forever!"

"..."

"Present your matters, or retreat if there are none."

After the routine, the formal court session began.

Without detailing every affair, the summary was that the empire was thriving, the treasury full, resources ample, commanding an army of 2.8 million, with over 400,000 elite troops.

"Your Majesty, may I report."

Xu Wencai stepped forward: "The matter of Nanxu relinquishing the imperial throne and pledging allegiance to our Great Han has been properly handled, and it is expected that Fan Shuzhen will officially leave the city to surrender the Imperial Seal in ten days. Qi Cheng is currently near the Capital City of Nanxu."

"However, over in Dongqing, they initially presented a good attitude, but upon execution changed their stance, even setting an ambush that cost us over a thousand soldiers and horses."

"Dongqing."

Chen Sansi tapped his fingers lightly on the Dragon Chair, recalling the information in his mind: "If I'm not mistaken, the current emperor of Dongqing is a young one, only eighteen or nineteen?"

"Precisely."

Xu Wencai said: "Several years ago, Dongqing's previous emperor, Emperor Sui Yuan, voluntarily sought to become a vassal. However, the current young emperor seized the throne with support from the Imperial Family; though young, he possesses some shrewdness."

"Set a deadline for them."

Chen Sansi said solemnly: "If by then they are still unwilling to submit, I will personally visit."

"I will arrange it at once."

Xu Wencai added: "Regarding Nanxu's upcoming surrender ceremony, does Your Majesty wish to attend in person? After the ceremony, we need to proceed according to the original plan, gradually deploying troops to Nanxu's Southern Realm."

"I will personally arrange it."

Chen Sansi gazed at a giant map of the Eastern Continent hanging on the side of the Great Hall, realizing that preparations for certain deployments could now begin.

He added: "For the pacification of Nanxu, many of you deserve credit, and I will reward and punish accordingly."

"Dismissed—"

With the loud voice of the eunuchs announcing, the morning court session ended.

After handling some miscellaneous affairs, Chen Sansi seated himself on the familiar Dragon Chariot, leaving Chang'an and heading directly south, arriving at Nanxu in a few days.

Wolong Disciple Qi Cheng, after wrapping up matters at Luoxia Mountain, immediately returned to the Divine Continent to handle the surrender of Nanxu. Under his welcome, Emperor Tianwu led thousands of cavalry to the gates of the Capital City.

"Rumble——"

The city gates opened.

Nanxu Hongxi Emperor Fan Shuzhen exchanged the Dragon Robe for a Python Robe, carrying the Emperor's Crown and Nanxu National Seal, leading civil and military officials out of the city to kneel in welcome.