My Cultivation Starting from Archery

"After Sun Xiangzong's death, when an imperial order called him to the Capital, he was also full of excuses and delays.

"During this Western Expedition, he ignored the dispatch orders and the gold medal from the Ministry of War. Certainly, he had his own plans, but shouldn't there at least be some explanation?

"And repeatedly acting this way, could Chen Sansi have become accustomed to it, and if this continues, wouldn't he completely disregard the court's orders?

"In such a case, where would the court's dignity be, and where would the Emperor's majestic authority be?"

Defying orders.

Since ancient times, this has been the utmost taboo for officials in the court, especially for military officers.

No matter how great the achievements one has made.

It means that he...

Doesn't obey orders!

A disobedient military officer, who also controls troops, is deemed unacceptable by any court throughout the millennia, not just the Sheng Dynasty.

"Additionally."

Minister of War Ming Qingfeng added, "The battle reports from the front lines clearly state that during the battle at Wu City, Chen Sansi used spells while fighting 'Zou Hu', who is above Martial Saint, indicating that he is now an Immortal Master as well. But none of this has ever been clearly reported to the court by Chen Sansi."

This is deceiving those above and misleading those below!

In recent years, as the mystique of Immortals gradually unveils, they are no longer so mysterious to everyone. Even if Chen Sansi had chances or methods of cultivation left by Sun Xiangzong, he should have voluntarily presented them to the court.

Hiding them this way seems very much like he has ulterior motives!

And to state it more severely, it constitutes the crime of deceiving the Emperor.

"Gentlemen."

King Jin Cao Huan began, "Chen Sansi has after all made significant contributions to the Great Sheng Dynasty; even if some matters were mishandled, it's not as exaggerated as you all say.

"In my opinion,

"why not first summon him to the Capital, and then discuss how to reward him?"

"Would he be willing to come?"

Yan Maoxing said, "After Sun Xiangzong's death, he was full of delays; if we forcefully summon him now, he is on the border with heavy troops."

"Well then."

After careful consideration, King Jin Cao Huan said, "I will first go and report to the Emperor and let him decide."

...

Longevity Palace.

The serene palace resonated with ancient music.

The sound of chime bells was crisp and profound, as if coming from the ancient years, intertwined with the moonlight, seeming as if the whole world retained only this quiet movement, the distant faint bell sounds accompanying the moonlight, flowing like water through every inch of the air.

"Congratulations, Emperor Dasheng, on the great victory!"

Behind the hall by the lake.

Inside the pavilion.

Two cultivators, upon hearing the news, couldn't help but show joy.

Among them, one was above the fourteenth layer of Qi Refining in terms of Magic Cultivation, while the other was in the early stage of the True Power Realm in Martial Cultivation.

It's possible to reach Foundation Establishment at the ninth layer of Qi Refining, but some individuals, aiming to slightly improve their success rate in Foundation Establishment, cultivate up to and beyond the twelfth layer.

The two were cultivators rewarded by the Shengyun Sect.

Initially, they were prepared to join the battle and help the Great Sheng Dynasty seize the Mang Mountain Ancestor Vein. Unfortunately, they arrived late, but fortunately, Mang Mountain was already secured, and they only needed to hasten there to aid in reviving the Ancestor Vein, set up the Transmission Formation, and allow the Upper Sect to take control of this realm.

"We share in your joy, Your Majesty."

Emperor Dasheng showed no extra courtesies just because they were so-called "Immortal Masters"; he treated them just like any usual servant.

"Rest assured, Emperor Dasheng."

The cultivator began, "When the next Transmission Array starts again, someone will bring Foundation Establishment Pills, presenting them to Your Majesty. Our sect will definitely keep its promise."

"Although the Mang Mountain Ancestor Vein has been secured, the bandits of Luoye Valley might not just give up."

Emperor Longqing surveyed the two men and spoke unperturbedly, "I am about to enter seclusion again soon, so I can't personally oversee the situation."

"There's no need for Your Majesty to worry about that,"

the cultivator said, "Our sect has already hired an entire Martial Arts Family that will soon take position in Mang Mountain to handle Luoye Valley and the rogue cultivators of Spirit Silence Cave."

"That is very good,"

Emperor Longqing waved his horsetail whisk, "Someone, take these two Immortal Masters down to rest."

"Yes!"

Immediately, a eunuch from the West Factory came forward to lead the two cultivators away.

After leaving the Longevity Palace, the Martial Cultivator mumbled, "This man is so eager for the Foundation Establishment Pill? After his breakthrough, wouldn't he be abandoning the kingdom he's strived so hard to maintain for more than a decade?"

"Not necessarily."

The Magic Cultivator shook his head, "It's said that he has a treasure capable of resisting the pressure of Heaven's Path, allowing him to remain safe in this realm even after Foundation Establishment."

"To possess such a treasure?!"

The Martial Cultivator exclaimed, "If he establishes his foundation, won't he reach the pinnacle in the 'Immortal Path'?"

"He already has."

The Magic Cultivator said, "This man reached Qi Refining Perfection years ago. Since he couldn't obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill, he simply continued building up his mana, which is already unfathomably deep. He didn't directly participate in the battle for the Mang Mountain Ancestor Vein due to the invasion of Evil Qi in his meridians, making it riskier. If it weren't for this man's capabilities, do you think the sect would collaborate with him rather than subjugating him?"

"Incredible."

The Martial Cultivator looked skyward, "In such a place scarce of spiritual energy, to find such a genius."

As the two conversed, a eunuch supported an elderly official as they brushed past them, heading straight for the Longevity Palace.

Chief Minister Yan Liang, assisted by the Chamberlain eunuch Huang Hong, shakily approached the pavilion; after sitting on a stool and catching his breath for a long time, he uttered in an aged voice:

"Unexpectedly,

"At the final moment when provisions were depleted, Chen Sansi managed to counterattack from a hopeless position and break through to a realm above Martial Saint."