My Cultivation Starting from Archery

"It's alright."

Song Guizhi started, "Since we have encountered Brother Chen here, let's tell him not to go to Daze Fang City in the future."

"Foolish girl, how could it be that simple?"

Wei Xuan shook his head, "There will definitely be other cultivators who come to the Eastern Continent for the rewards. They will find trouble with Brother Chen, and with his great reputation, it would be easy to find him."

"How many troops does the Li family have?"

Chen Sansi paused, then explained, "What I mean is how many cultivators."

"The old ancestor of the Li family is in Mid-stage Foundation Establishment, and there are nearly a hundred cultivators of the same race, plus the hired Loose Cultivators, totaling about two hundred cultivators. What do you mean by asking this, Brother Chen?"

Wei Xuan looked stern, "Don't tell me you are considering leading the mortal troops to attack into the Cultivation World."

"Just asking, thank you for the reminder."

Chen Sansi spoke earnestly, "Let us first deal with the immediate battle situation. After the battle begins, the Right Army will still need to rely on you two to hold the line!"

"Rest assured!"

Wei Xuan, stroking his beard, said, "Although I am old, I am no less capable than a typical Martial Saint. Moreover, there is one thing that sets me apart from others—I formerly led troops in East Yue Country to resist invasions by the Alien Race."

"Back in the day, my spouse and I roamed Jianghu, and before we reached thirty, we were unrivaled."

"Then I realized that the greatest act of chivalry is to serve one's country and its people."

"Thus, I stationed myself in Han Yang City for more than twenty years, until the Alien Race retreated, and only then did we officially enter the Cultivation World."

At this point, he laughed bitterly at himself, "Who would have thought, entering the Cultivation World would be like a mayfly seeing the vast sky... Let's not talk about that. Anyway, I entrust my life to Brother Chen this time."

"I will certainly not let you down."

Chen Sansi called for his White Swan Horse, and left with a long stride.

...

West Qi Army.

Central Army Tent.

"Immortal Master, they have really come out!"

Zhong Wuxin solemnly said, "The supervising army and Hongze Camp have fully emerged, arranging their troops fifty li away, it looks like they are preparing for a frontal combat, wise strategy, Immortal Master."

"Hmm."

Han Xiang, in an inconspicuous corner of the chessboard, placed a white piece, murmuring, "Then, let's begin."

...

"Thump thump thump—"

On the wilderness.

The war drums thundered, and banners fluttered.

Two armies formed their lines.

After the integration of all troops, they were divided into the Central Army, Left Army, and Right Army, which from above looked like two giant rectangles.

Before the final confrontation.

Both sides sent out some vanguard troops on the plains to test each other.

Among the Great Sheng Dynasty's supervising troops was a group led by a Qi Refining Middle Stage Practitioner, which suddenly divided and changed direction, bursting from the flank of the plain and catching the West Qi Army unprepared, achieving a great victory.

"Joyful news!"

"Supervisor, joyful news!"

Great Sheng Central Army Tent.

It's called the Central Army, but actually, the location is not exactly in the center but is southward towards the Right Army's position, and the tent erected is very small, only of "Assistant General" standards, not a "Commander's" grand tent.

This was done to disguise the true position of the Commander.

Since the "Immortal Master" appeared, generals, small and great, had to ensure their safety this way, except for trusted confidants, most generals did not know the true location of the Central Army Tent.

In the unremarkable tent.

Chen Sansi stood with his hands behind his back, staring at the map before him.

"Supervisor! Joyful news!"

Teng Le, with his sword at his side, hurried into the tent, ecstatically saying, "The Left Army vanguard has crushed the West Qi vanguard, beheading over two thousand men, capturing a Mystical Phenomenon General, a Meridian Passage General, severely wounding a West Qi Immortal Master, and among the captured officials are members of West Qi's Imperial Family and nobility!"

"Left Army vanguard."

Chen Sansi reminisced, "The Vanguard General is Dong Lingbo, and the cultivator holding the line is a Loose Cultivator named Ma Zhen."

"Exactly!"

Teng Le confirmed, "Indeed, Master Ma! The first battle was a victory, and the morale of our troops at the front has greatly boosted! Now, General Dong Lingbo and Master Ma, leading the brothers who have earned their merits, are coming to the tent to receive their rewards."

Chen Sansi turned around, looked at him for a moment, then said, "They have already arrived?"

"Yes, yes."

Teng Le, feeling a bit uneasy under the gaze, paused then bowed, "It's the tradition of Great Sheng to heavily reward those who achieve 'first merits' in battle, to motivate the soldiers and boost morale, isn't it?"

"Yes, that's fine."

Chen Sansi simply said, "Let them in."

"Greetings, Supervisor!"

Dong Lingbo's face still stained with blood.

Beside him, the Qi Refining Middle Stage cultivator Ma Zhen, who appeared to be over seventy but still had a ruddy complexion and robust spirit, exhibiting quite a bit of a celestial demeanor.

"Dong Lingbo, well done."

Chen Sansi gravely said, "Reward of ten thousand liang of gold, one hundred thousand liang of silver, five Mystical Phenomenon treasure medicines, and I will later submit a report to the court to appoint you as Zhao Yi General."

The overall Commander has control over all military affairs, including all honors except for the conferral of noble titles, which the court generally will not refuse, because proper rewards and punishments are essential for strict military discipline."

"Thank you, Supervisor!"

Dong Lingbo, exalted, said, "I humbly request to continue serving as the vanguard, for Great Sheng Dynasty, I will march through fire and water without hesitation!"

"Ma Zhen."

Wang Jun spoke, "I remember you are a Loose Cultivator, your merits I will note for now, and once various matters conclude, I will report them to the Shengyun Sect, and you'll receive all the rewards you are due."

"Good."

Ma Zhen also bowed, "I thank you, Daoist."

"Both of you may step down now. You two have established the first merit for our great army, but never allow pride to cloud your judgment. Always prepare military duties and follow commands."