My Cultivation Starting from Archery

Chapter 241: Changes in the Stars, The Old Emperor Will Perish_2



Huang Laojiu chuckled with a simple and honest demeanor: "I am but a humble practitioner from the mountains and wilderness, what would I know of such matters of the state?"

He paused for a moment, then spoke words unexpected by all.

"Since this Mr. Chen says that we should pursue the victory, should we not act accordingly?"

"This..."

The legitimate Emperor was visibly startled: "Immortal Master Huang, do you mean to agree to dispatch troops?"

He glanced towards King Yan and the others beside him.

"Very well."

King Yan, Cao Zhi, took over the conversation and said: "Since even Senior Huang agrees, then there's nothing left to discuss. Let the Beiliang people decide how to fight from here on."

"Xu Wencai."

Chen Sansi called out.

"Please take a look, everyone."

Xu Wencai responded, using a feather fan to point to the sand table before him: "Although it appears that our rightful court occupies vast territories, if we wish to continue advancing southward to directly take the Capital City, there are only two possible routes.

"One is to cross the Fei River, heading south from Kunyang City.

"The other is the Ziwu Valley.

"However, the Meridian Ancient Road is narrow and difficult to traverse, making the transportation of provisions extremely challenging, capable of accommodating at most only five thousand cavalry.

"Thus, in truth, crossing the Fei River is the only viable route.

"Moreover, according to intelligence, Chang'an has already dispatched a million soldiers heading straight for Kunyang.

"Fei River and Kunyang will be where our decisive battle occurs.

"In my opinion.

"We should immediately dispatch all troops to Kunyang, preparing for a battle to determine the fate of the realm."

"Directly dispatch the troops?"

The legitimate Emperor said, half-believing, half-doubting, "Xu Aiqing, are you not planning to discuss the military strategy?"

"Your Majesty, there is no strategy, at least not at present."

Xu Wencai shook his head: "The only strategy is to fight to the death."

Fight to the death!

"For the last time, do any of the ministers have any objections?"

The legitimate Emperor, Cao Huan, scanned the courtiers, and when no one spoke up, he had to make up his mind: "Draft an edict to deploy two hundred thousand soldiers, including the Beiliang Army, with Chen Sansi as commander of the three armies, and King Yan as supervisor, ready to set out for the Fei River—

"To unify the land!"

Inside and out.

Like a meticulously crafted mechanism, it began to operate smoothly.

The side hall quickly emptied, leaving only the old farmer-looking Huang Laojiu, King Yan, Cui Zhichen, and the Emperor.

"Senior Huang!"

Cui Zhichen became even more respectful, clasping his fists and bowing his head, finally voicing his inner confusion: "Wasn't the Upper Sect initially planning to invite Elder Deng, why is it Senior Huang instead?"

Deng Xiang.

The eighteenth-generation Tower Master of the Seeking Immortal Tower!

Four hundred years ago, by chance, he entered the Sky Water Continent.

Now...

He is already a Golden Core Cultivator!

About a few years ago, when the connection between heaven and earth reopened, the Seeking Immortal Tower reestablished contact with Deng Xiang.

It is for this reason that.

King Jin was able to stand firm amidst the chaos, relying on the Guiyuan Sect.

This time, in the struggle for the Ancestor Vein and the execution of Cao Kai.

It was originally Deng Xiang who was to come.

It wasn't until just now that Cui Zhichen realized the replacement was made without notification.

Within the Guiyuan Nine Peaks, each peak has a Golden Core Elder.

But among the nine peaks.

There is no Elder Huang.

That's why he felt puzzled.

"Hehe~"

Huang Laojiu used his left hand to grasp the mottled, old wine gourd at his waist, while his right hand, with fingers like withered branches, pointed to the heavens outside.

"Senior Huang's meaning."

King Yan, Cao Zhi, stroked his chin and said: "Is it because of the sealing that there's no need to invite Elder Deng?"

"But..."

Cui Zhichen was somewhat concerned, but before he could speak, he was interrupted.

"Rest assured, Daoist Cui."

Huang Laojiu opened the wine gourd, took in the aroma with a blissful smile, and said without lifting his head, "Although this old man isn't skilled in battling with spells, this level of cultivation is still sufficient, sufficient~"

"Senior Huang, you've misunderstood. This humble one has no intention of showing disrespect."

Cui Zhichen nervously explained and after a moment continued, "But since the senior is here, shouldn't you wait a bit? Are you really going to fight them now?"

"When it comes to warfare, this old man truly knows nothing."

Huang Laojiu took a sip from the gourd, leisurely saying, "Since the Guardian's disciple wants to fight, let him fight. If we truly can't win, we can simply retreat in haste."

After speaking, he smacked his lips and remarked nostalgically, "Authentic yellow wine, haven't tasted it in years~"

On the eve of the decisive battle.

All aspects were entering their final preparations.

Provisions were being transported from the northwest, northeast, and southeastern regions to outside Yu State, ready to be delivered along the Luoxiao River's tributaries to the Fei River Basin.

The troops were also once again being mobilized.

Beiliang Army had a total of 150,000, but with the increasing territory needing a large number of elites to guard, only five battalions, about 75,000 men, would set out.

The remaining 120,000 troops were allocated by the court.

During the preparations.

Chen Sansi was at the front making final arrangements.

The legitimate emperor Cao Huan, on the other hand, was traveling incognito on a cultivator's flying boat, conducting surprise inspections or so-called "imperial inspections," reportedly executing numerous corrupt officials and eliminating countless Spiritual Grains.

"That's so shameless!

Wang Zhi cursed furiously, "We're risking our lives at the front, while the Cao Family is winning people over from behind! Now whatever Beiliang does, outsiders think it's directed by the Cao Family, praising them for their benevolence!"

"There's nothing that can be done, as we are nominally still Cao Family's servants."

Second Brother Cheng Wei fiddled with the abacus, checking accounts on scrolls, "Besides, we rely on them this time for provisions and troops, it's not wise to get hostile; let them be for now."

In the Central Army Tent.

After the generals had discussed important matters, they each busied themselves locally with their tasks.

Only Xu Wencai was unusually quiet, sitting cross-legged in the dirt at the entrance, arranging branches intentionally around him. He gazed at the star-filled night sky, his right hand moving fingers back and forth, seemingly calculating, or resembling a cultivator forming seals.

"Old Xu, are you divining a fortune?"

Wang Zhi sat down beside him, unabashedly asking, "Is this accurate?"

"Mr. Xu is not divining fortunes."

Xu Wencai stared at the night sky, "I am observing the heavenly phenomena, assessing the grand situation."

"Isn't it the same thing?"

Wang Zhi asked, "So, how's the chance of winning this time?"

No matter what.

The opponent boasted a force of a million, an astounding number.

Throughout history, few wars of this magnitude had occurred.

"Hiss~"

With a hint of worry, Xu Wencai said, "The heavens' constellations, through the 'three constellations and twenty-eight mansions,' can reveal some heavenly secrets."

"The so-called twenty-eight constellations are the Eastern Azure Dragon Seven Constellations, Northern Black Tortoise Seven Stars, Western White Tiger Seven Constellations, and the Southern Vermilion Bird Seven Stars."

"And the 'three constellations.'

"The upper constellation refers to the Taiwei Constellation, the central constellation to the Ziwei Constellation, and the lower constellation to the Heavenly Market Constellation.

"Among them, the Taiwei Constellation represents the current Heavenly Son.

"Please look, General Wang.

"The Five Emperors Constellation is the center of the Taiwei Constellation. The Five Emperors Constellation has five stars: the central is the hub of the Yellow Emperor, east to the Azure Emperor Lingwei Yang, south to the Red Emperor Chi Biaonu, west to the White Emperor Bai Zhaoju, and north to the Black Emperor Ye Guangji.

"When the Five Emperors Constellation is bright, the Heavenly Son is blessed by the spirit of heaven and earth; if not, the Heavenly Son will lose his position."

"At present...

"Five Emperors Constellation is dim and unsteady, and soon a 'comet' will intrude!

"The so-called 'comet' is a falling star from outside the heavens.

"A comet attacking the Five Emperors Constellation indicates a change of dynasty!"

"Isn't this a great thing?!

Wang Zhi listened with interest, "Then take another look, which dynasty is going to change?"

"..."

Xu Wencai did not answer, instead furrowing his brow, pondering deeply.

The dimness of the Taiwei Constellation's Five Emperors Seat was originally a good sign.

But the Ziwei Constellation remained bright, meaning...

The Great Sheng Dynasty's fate is not yet exhausted, and it might even rise once more!

Either something will change, Longqing will not perish, or it will be like the previous Da Yan, which lasted over three hundred years but was actually destroyed once around 180 years and later revived by imperial descendants.

In that case, the new Emperor Star must continue to be shrouded in dust.

The solution lies...

While Xu Wencai was mulling over these thoughts, a figure in a white robe approached the Central Army Tent, holding a long spear.

Chen Sansi looked at them, solemnly asking, "Xu Wencai, I just heard you say that there will soon be a 'comet,' which is an outer world meteor descending on the Eastern Continent?"


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