My Cultivation Starting from Archery

"Indeed."

Yan Hongyuan followed, saying: "General Nie recently broke through to Martial Saint, and immediately rushed to assist in battle. His dedication is commendable. Zhou Lang's words were indeed a bit infuriating."

"My apologies, my apologies."

Zhou Rong immediately bowed in apology: "I have been idle for many years and am unaware of the grievances between you and your fellow disciples. This battle at Chibi is of great importance. Of course, I must be extremely cautious. I hope General Nie can understand!"

"Never mind then!"

Nie Yuan made a gesture to leave.

Zhou Rong quickly said: "If Brother Nie is truly upset, I can wait until we return to the Capital City and apologize to General Nie in front of all officials, how about it? I will keep my word!"

Such a public apology truly shows sincerity.

It is a time of necessity with a shortage of personnel, relying solely on the old generals is ultimately insufficient, not to mention Nie Yuan who is a Martial Saint.

Under the persuasion of everyone, Nie Yuan finally chose to stay.

"Forget it, after all, we are all working for the court. Zhou Lang has spoken to this extent, if I continue to fuss, it would seem petty."

Nie Yuan and Zhou Rong exchanged a cup of wine, resolving the misunderstanding.

He put down the wine cup, suddenly curious: "Earlier, Zhou Lang mentioned being well-prepared for my junior brother's fire attack, how was the preparation made? Oh, if it's inconvenient, just forget it."

"No problem!"

Zhou Rong said: "Before this northern expedition, Immortal Master Dan Liangcheng had already prepared a large number of Array Flags and Array Plates, capable of enveloping the ships in a Water Control Array so that no flames can penetrate from the outside!"

"I see."

Nie Yuan lowered his head, pondering: "Zhou Lang is indeed not called the head of the Qilin for nothing, already considering everything thoroughly. To have Zhou Lang in charge during a crisis is truly the fortune of our Great Sheng Dynasty."

"Excellent, this time we not only have Martial Cultivators who cultivate Water Element True Power to suppress the opponent."

Prince Qi confidently said: "Now, every battleship is equipped with a Water Control Array, and when combined with the Heavenly Book Array, it will surely crush the Enemy Army!

"I will go to the front, personally leading the Vanguard Army!

"Boost morale!"

...

New Dynasty Navy.

Wo Long, Cui Zhichen, Sima Yao, and others all arrived at the Central Army Ship to discuss the upcoming strategy.

At the commander's position.

Chen Sansi raised a flame in his palm, burning a secret letter into ashes.

"Commander Chen."

Sima Yao hurriedly said: "As our two armies encounter, battle is imminent. How should we defeat the enemy?"

"Indeed."

Cui Zhichen remarked: "If it were land, it would be better, but on the river, we might have to rely on Brother Chen to break through with sheer power."

"Forgive my directness."

Sima Yao stated: "Zhou Rong, that boy, can't possibly be unaware of Commander Chen's prowess. To dare face us directly, it means he surely has countermeasures. We can't solely rely on Commander Chen in this battle, as the enemy's warships are enormous and difficult to deal with!"

"Xu Wencai."

Chen Sansi looked at Wo Long: "Stop holding back. I can tell you have something to say. Speak up."

"Truly nothing escapes your notice, sir."

Xu Wencai glanced sideways and suggested: "How about we write our ideas on our palms and see if my thoughts align with yours?"

"Alright."

Chen Sansi didn't refuse.

Both of them wrote on their palms using black ink from the desk.

Soon after.

They exchanged a knowing smile.

Finally, it was the others' turn to see.

On their palms, both wrote the large character "fire."

Fire attack!

"Great idea."

Sima Yao praised: "Although their warships are huge, they're still vulnerable to fire! Even if the wind direction isn't favorable, we can utilize the agility of small boats to infiltrate the enemy's formation and set fire all around. Once it catches, their larger ships won't matter."

All the generals agreed with this plan.

"Issue the orders."

Chen Sansi decisively commanded: "Three days from now, engage with fifty thousand Vanguard Army, using two hundred Meng Chong Battle Ships loaded with oil and dry grass to infiltrate the enemy's formation and set fire everywhere. The rest of the big ships and army to hold the rear."

"At your command!"

Sima Yao and others immediately went to arrange the orders.

Watching their departing backs, Xu Wencai swayed his feather fan and remarked: "The opponent's warships are scattered; they won't all catch fire from one, but it should still have some effect."

"It won't have much effect."

Chen Sansi suddenly commented.

"Oh?"

Xu Wencai was startled, quickly catching on, "You mean Zhou Rong has already made preparations?"

Chen Sansi nodded.

"Indeed, Zhou Rong isn't someone ordinary."

Xu Wencai muttered: "Since he has anticipated our fire attack, you must have another plan to defeat the enemy, sir?"

"No, the plan is indeed 'fire,' but not now."

Chen Sansi calmly stated.

"Still a fire attack..."

Xu Wencai pondered: "You mean, even if he knows we plan to use fire, we will ultimately use fire to defeat the enemy, just like when we knew he would flood Shouyang, we were still powerless."

"Three days later."

Chen Sansi ordered again: "Instruct Wei Xuan and Wang Zhi, by all means, capture an intact enemy ship and bring it back, at all costs."

"Understood."

Xu Wencai contemplated the sir's intention while leaving to carry out the orders.

...

Three days later.

On the fourth day at dawn, a dense fog covered the river.

In a white robe, paddling atop a small boat, slicing through the thick fog, alone came before the enemy's naval forces, until he was just two hundred paces away, did someone finally realize his presence.