My Cultivation Starting from Archery

"Xiao Feng?!"

The City Lord of Ronghua City, Jiang Shang, his eyes bloodshot: "Is he here too?!"

The enmity of killing my son, irreconcilable under the same sky!

"Calculate the days..."

Cao Dongjun spoke slowly and deeply: "Bai Liangbi has refined the Mud Sculpture Golden Body, very recently, why does someone have to interfere just at this moment."

"According to the spies I have in the Bai Family, these people were all invited by Bai Liangbi."

Zhao Xun informed: "He wants to go into seclusion, and worried that someone might steal the Earth, so he hired them to station at Dusk Valley to help with protection."

"What a bother."

Jiang Shang suggested: "Eighth Prince, why don't we just go in directly now and seize the Earth?"

"That won't do."

Zhao Xun shook his head: "Setting aside that Xiao Feng and the Demon Slaying Sect are a hassle, even if we could resolve them smoothly, attacking the mountain gate would certainly cause a huge commotion. By then, if we draw Shouzhongzi over, the Earth might never get into our hands."

"Lord Eight is right."

Cao Dongjun said coldly: "Our most important task right now is to watch Bai Liangbi as he forges the Mud Sculpture Golden Body, we must not create additional complications.

"Once the Mud Sculpture Golden Body is completed, Bai will naturally hand over the item quietly to us. By then, Xiao Feng and the Demon Slaying Sect will be nothing."

"Then, while Shouzhongzi is unprepared, quickly complete the blood sacrifice at Beiyang Dao to create a Mid Golden Body Realm Dragon Puppet."

"After this, we can take the Earth and easily kill Shouzhongzi, all the way performing blood sacrifices westward, catching the people at the Border Wall off guard."

"If luck is on our side, the Eastern Continent which the people of Tian Shui have been busy with for many years, could also belong to us."

"..."

The City Lord Jiang Shang did not raise any further objections, only said: "After it all succeeds, I must first kill Xiao Feng to avenge my son."

"A small matter."

Cao Dongjun said dismissively.

...

In the fifteenth year of Tian Wu, May.

"Rumble——"

The anomalies at the main peak of the Great Swamp became increasingly intense and frequent.

From a distance, it seemed as if a Sword Qi piercing through heaven and earth was trying to tear open the firmament!

The Heaven and Earth Seal covering the Eastern Continent began to show its outline, and on its surface, shocking cracks appeared.

[Cultivation Technique: Swallowing Fire. Foundation Establishment Early Stage]

[Progress: 489/500]

Disturbed by the loud noise, Chen Sansi opened his eyes and left the Cave Mansion to check the situation.

"Reporting to Your Majesty!"

Dongfang Jingxing reported: "Chief Minister Xu has sent a letter, saying the deployment of the Heavenly Assault Army is complete and hopes Your Majesty will personally return to make the final inspection."

On the eve of the expedition, the Emperor, Your Majesty, should return to the court to inspire morale.

"I was just thinking the same."

Chen Sansi said: "Leave the matters of Dusk Valley to General Wang and Daoist Shangguan, I shall return soon."

"As you command."

Dongfang Jingxing bowed in salute.

[Wind-splitting Seal] was deployed. Chen Sansi rode his flying sword and took to the sky, moving so fast he was almost a flash, disappearing in the sky in the blink of an eye.

...

Great Han.

Chang'an.

"Long live Your Majesty!"

In the Taiji Palace.

Chen Sansi held court.

"Reporting to Your Majesty!"

Xu Wencai, with more white hair than black, his form gradually becoming slightly hunched, stepped forward: "Four months ago, the Qing Country officially surrendered to the Great Han. Emperor Qing submitted the Seal and bowed his head in allegiance. Now, the territories of Qing Country have been fully incorporated into our Great Han's territory.

"From now on, looking out at the Eastern Continent, our Great Han unifies the kingdom. This is a grand undertaking of eternal prosperity!"

"This old minister hereby congratulates Your Majesty!"

"Congratulations to Your Majesty, may the Han Immortal Dynasty be everlasting!"

The civil and military officials shouted in unison.

Meanwhile.

In the embrace of Chen Sansi, the national fortune within the Xuanzhu suddenly became more substantial, and its contained power even stronger.

"Fifteen years it has been."

Chen Sansi sat dignifiedly on the Dragon Chair, overlooking the courtiers, began to speak, his voice thundering: "Our Great Han has finally unified the world; indeed, it's a matter worth celebrating.

"But...

"For one who lacks foresight, there will surely be immediate worries!

"Occupying mortal lands does not mean that from now on, our Great Han Dynasty can truly rest easy.

"On the contrary, in fact, we have been walking along the edge of a cliff all along!

"The Great Han Dynasty sits in a treasured land, and the bandit sect of Sky Water Continent has always been coveting us. As long as they are not eliminated, our Great Han Dynasty will never truly be at peace.

"Therefore, I will mobilize the troops myself and personally lead an expedition to attack Beiyang Route of Sky Water Continent!"

After speaking.

A eunuch from the Ritual Supervision Department, in front of the civil and military officials, slowly opened a scroll of solemn yellow and read aloud:

"By the authority of the Emperor, the decree states: Immediately allocate the original Beiliang Army, now Heavenly Assault Army, five thousand elite soldiers, depart to Nanling Town and be ready to dispatch to Heavenly Water at any time. I appoint myself as Commander, the arrangements are as follows.

"Zhu Tong, promoted to Second-rank Dragon Tiger General, appointed Assistant General of the Central Army of Heavenly Assault Army.

"Feng Yong, promoted to Second-rank General of Cavalry, appointed Assistant General of the Forward Unit of Heavenly Assault Army.

"Wang Li, promoted to Junior First-rank Honorary Lord, appointed Assistant General of the Rear Unit of Heavenly Assault Army.

"Liu Jinkui, promoted to Second-rank Golden Guard General, appointed Assistant General of the Left Army of Heavenly Assault Army.

"Wu Da, promoted to Second-rank General of Cavalry, appointed Assistant General of the Right Army of Heavenly Assault Army."

"Depart immediately, no errors are permitted, by imperial command."

"We, your ministers, obey!"

Among the ministers, several burly military officers came to the front of the hall, kneeling on one knee, their resonant voices somewhat trembling.

They were older than Shi Tou to begin with, the Great Han has been founded for fifteen years, and now, aside from Wang Li's generation, they are nearly fifty years old and reaching the age of destiny.

Looking around, their beards and hair have turned gray, but the murderous aura on their bodies has not diminished, instead, it has intensified.

"Hehe."

Chen Sansi scanned them, asking: "How is it, this time you're following me to fight, not against the mortal armies of our youth, but the cultivators of Sky Water Continent, are you afraid?"

"Your Majesty speaks those words, who lives longer to become a coward?"

Feng Yong said: "Never mind some cultivators, even if Your Majesty goes to kill actual immortals, Feng Yong won't flinch!"

"Your Majesty, might I ask, when will the troops be dispatched?"

Liu Jinkui said eagerly: "I can't wait any longer, if there's no battle soon, the sword at my waist will rust!"

"Right indeed!"

Zhu Tong exclaimed: "I've heard that General Wang Zhi and the others have been following Your Majesty these past few years, making me so envious!"

"Old Zhu, watch your words!"

Feng Yong reminded: "Now we're all wearing red official robes, how can you still speak so coarsely?!"

"Eh, it's no big deal."

Chen Sansi said: "You few..."

"Your Majesty!"

A voice suddenly sounded, as Zhao Kang, who was responsible for managing the Jinyi Guard, stepped forward: "What about me? How come I'm not included?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, there is me too!"

Xiong Qiuan followed up: "Your Majesty, haven't I been one of the earliest to follow you? You can't be unfair!"

"And me too, Your Majesty!"

Bai Thingzhi also chimed in.

Before long, the court became quite chaotic.

Ever since the foundation of the Great Han fifteen years ago, there has been essentially no large-scale expedition. For those experienced in many battles, how could they endure this?

Simply idling away!

"Silence—"

The eunuch shouted to restore order, and the court returned to peace.

"Don't be in such a hurry."

Chen Sansi said: "This expedition to Heavenly Water has limited forces, and there is no need for so many generals. You few, just enjoy peace at home."

"Your Majesty!"

Xiong Qiuan and the others said excitedly: "We can go without being generals, even if just for being horsemen!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, let me lead your horse!"

"Your Majesty, it's been fifteen years, do you know how I've managed all these years? Let me go too!"

"Your Majesty, my health is failing, and I won't live many years more, better let me take Feng Yong's place and go!"

"Go to hell, old Zhao, you were still taking concubines a few days ago, think I don't know?"

"Screw you..."

"..."

A temperament nurtured over half a lifetime, how could it change just by becoming a high official?

The Po Yang brothers started bickering again.

Chen Sansi looked at the familiar old brothers before him, memories of past bloody battles surged in his mind. For some unknown reason, a belief in certain victory spontaneously arose in his heart.

"Fine, I permit you to go together!"