My Cultivation Starting from Archery

Zhong Wuxin, Gong Yu, as well as many generals and cultivators, were all taken by surprise.

"What should we do now?"

Facing a formidable enemy, Gong Yu said, "Just as we were about to declare victory, could it be that we're going to fail at this critical moment?"

"..."

Han Xiang, although infuriated by the complications brought about by his fellow sect members, did not panic. He calmly looked at the chessboard in front of him, alternating between placing black and white pieces rapidly, mapping out the current situation.

He spoke, "If they intend to reach Wu City without being detected by the defending armies along the way, their number will not exceed twenty-five thousand, and in reality, it will only be less.

"We have two ways to place our next move.

"First, immediately lead the main force to Wu City, but given the tight timeline, at most only fifty thousand can arrive in time.

"Second, while their main battle force is attacking Wu City, our entire army can strike Gengyang Prefecture."

"Brother Han, we must not go to Wu City!"

Zhu Gui emphasized, "That Chen Sansi, even in the Transcendence Realm, is capable of slaying ten thousand without exhaustion, and taking down cultivators in the Late Stage of Qi Refining with ease. Plus, he's sure to bring cultivators who have achieved Qi Refining Perfection from the Shengyun Sect with him. Our fifty thousand troops might not be guaranteed victory!"

"I think we should attack Gengyang Prefecture. Their main force is still within the city. Once the city falls and not a single one is left, this war will immediately come to an end, no need to wait for another month!

"We will be able to return to the sect and report our success!"

He paused, leaning toward the Military Immortal and whispered, "Brother Han, don't forget one more thing. Attacking Gengyang Prefecture will at most cost the lives of some mortal 'chess pieces', but going head-to-head with Chen Sansi puts both you and me at risk of dying!"

After all.

For most of them, the purpose of coming to this world was the pursuit of longevity, not to fight and gamble with their lives.

"Send the order."

The image of the white-robed figure slaying enemies in the wilderness reverberated in Han Xiang's mind. He finally made up his mind, resolutely placing a piece, his voice booming like a bell:

"All troops, strike!

"Directly towards...

"Gengyang Prefecture!"

...

In the wilderness.

Chen Sansi led the Hongze Camp rapidly forward.

Wei Xuan followed by his side, "Brother Chen, are we really sure we don't need a cultivator of Qi Refining Perfection? There are True Power Warriors in Wu City, and the difference between True Qi and True Power is like heaven and earth."

In fact.

Chen Sansi was just one step away from uncovering the eighth Jing Shen at the upper part of his body.

But he could wait no longer.

Liao Fang feared death, yet wanted to save face.

Thus, he insisted on being brought to Dasheng's side before he was willing to divulge any information.

Once Liao Fang disappeared, Han Xiang would quickly become aware.

There was no more time for cultivation.

But...

Battle itself is cultivation!

And moreover.

It is the best, most effective form of cultivation!

"Brother Chen."

Song Guizhi also curiously said, "And why are you so certain that Han Xiang will choose to attack Gengyang Prefecture first, instead of coming to aid Wu City?"

"On one hand, the number of troops that can make it to Wu City in time is insufficient; on the other hand..."

Chen Sansi spoke in a deep voice, "I will tell him personally, so he dies understanding!"

In the midst of conversation.

They arrived at their destination.

In the cover of night, a not-so-large but sturdy city loomed before them, like a giant beast blocking the way.

Chen Sansi pulled rein and halted.

The army stopped as well.

He took out storage bags collected from cultivators, extracting from them one siege engine after another.

Storage bags filled with provisions were not enough to last a force of over a hundred thousand for many days.

But they were adequate for housing some equipment.

Ever since joining the army.

Chen Sansi's battles had mostly relied on surprise attacks with cavalry to achieve victory, but this time, a siege was needed.

He ordered all soldiers to dismount and hand over their horses to General Qian Xun.

"Brothers!"

"Right in front of us!"

"I will lead as the vanguard, to open the path for you!"

"Take this city, smash through West Qi!"

The twenty-two thousand soldiers shouted in unison.

"Smash through West Qi, smash through West Qi!"

"Charge—"

"..."

Chen Sansi took out the Xuanzhu.

Ever since.

After the battle at Langjuxu Mountain, the Mystical Energy had surged and continued to grow rapidly while stationed in Gengyang Prefecture.

He confirmed that the source of Mystical Energy had nothing to do with winning battles but was related to something akin to people's support.

In any case.

The Mystical Energy accumulated within it was enough to support twenty-two thousand men in deploying the Heavenly Book Array once.

After the army's overnight forced march.

At this moment.

It was 5 a.m to 7 a.m.

The night was quietly fading, the sky in the east began to show a hint of pale dawn, morning light poured out like flowing water, the mist appeared and disappeared within the golden glow, and everything in the world seemed peaceful and tranquil.

Until the murderous aura ascended to the heavens, making the newly illuminated sky somewhat turbid and heavy!

"All troops!"

"Form up!"

"Clang—"

Chen Sansi drew the Zhenyue Sword from his waist, pointing it towards the rising sun, his voice reverberating through the mountains and rivers, his killing intent soaring to the skies:

"Qiankun Turf River, Earth Dragon Formation—"

The formations from the Heavenly Book had long been incorporated into the daily drills of the Sheng Army.

Let alone the Hongze Camp; even the seven thousand accompanying standard bearers were immensely familiar with them.

Under the guidance of the Array Flags.

The twenty-two thousand quickly completed the formation, each taking their place, subtly merging with the natural order and pulling at the wild lands of the western region.

The Mystical Energy from the Xuanzhu surged out, bolstering the formation above.

In an instant.

The twenty-two thousand soldiers felt as though they became one with the earth, capable of controlling the Earth Dragon.

"Hongze Camp!"

"Charge!"

"Siege!"