My Cultivation Starting from Archery

Chapter 243: Battle of the Fei River (with map)_2



Is it really permissible to kill someone just for "disrespecting me"?

"Du He."

Chen Sansi reopened his eyes and said solemnly, "Why do you think everyone must respect you?"

Chen Du He retorted, "Why shouldn't they respect me?"

The tone was taken for granted.

"A child's misbehavior is the father's fault."

Even on the battlefield, Chen Sansi could maintain a clear mind and stable emotions, but at this moment, he almost couldn't control his anger.

If he hadn't considered his own responsibility for being away from home for so long, he might have immediately resorted to physical discipline.

"Du He, don't upset your father."

Gu Xinlan noticed her husband's unusual emotions and wanted to step forward to reprimand.

Chen Sansi raised his hand to indicate it wasn't necessary, then sat cross-legged and looked patiently at the child, saying, "Du He, your father used to greatly appreciate a phrase: 'Are nobles and generals born different?'

The meaning is...

No one is destined to be noble from birth. Neither your father nor you.

Therefore, you cannot demand respect from everyone, and you certainly can't kill merely due to disrespect."

Chen Du He waved his fist earnestly and said, "Nobles aren't born, but I'm born different!"

"Hiss..."

Chen Sansi suppressed his anger: "What?! If I disrespected you, would you kill me too?!"

"Born and raised by parents, respect them above all!"

Chen Du He replied without hesitation, "Others are neither kin nor friend, why shouldn't they be killed?!"

"Who taught you these things?"

Chen Sansi turned to his wife and asked, "Sister Lan, wasn't it Shen Guiti who taught him?"

"No, no."

Gu Xinlan explained, "My sister has a cold temperament but definitely didn't teach Du He to kill."

"No one taught me!"

Chen Du He said, "I figured it out myself!"

"Figure out what crap!"

Chen Sansi pinched his ear: "If you continue like this and cause a serious error, it'll be my fault!"

He took the opportunity to check.

Confirming the child had no Spirit Root, otherwise, he'd suspect some unique trait similar to a Demon Lord of Mayhem.

"It hurts, father, it hurts!"

Chen Du He grimaced and said, "Then tell me, listening to you should be enough, right?"

"Alright, listen carefully."

Chen Sansi instructed, "Out there, I won't demand you swallow your pride, but you must never bully the weak, especially those without defenses.

If someone merely disrespects you, you don't need to show them excessive humility, but you mustn't take their life.

Of course, if someone means to harm you, your actions today were not wrong."

"I got it, father. Can you let go now?"

Chen Du He finally felt relieved, sat on the ground rubbing his ear, and said, "So, if I follow your advice, will you teach me martial arts?"

"If you can do what father said, I will teach you everything."

Chen Sansi emphasized, "But if you recklessly harm the innocent, I will personally destroy your root bone."

"I understand, father. Don't trick me!"

Chen Du He was still confused, but accepted for the sake of martial arts training.

Everyone says his father is the Divine Continent's number one Gun Saint, naturally, he wants to learn from the best.

"..."

Chen Sansi could see it.

This child fundamentally didn't understand his meaning.

But at least he was willing to obey.

As long as he doesn't make mistakes, he can teach him gradually as he grows up.

This isn't something that can be rushed.

On the flying boat, it gradually became quiet.

After flying for a long time, Gu Xinlan and others leaned back to rest, except for Chen Du He who was energetic, using a slingshot to attack passing birds in the air.

Speaking of which.

Chen Sansi had just recently learned through letters that his daughter Chen Yunxi had a special Beast Taming trait, and her Spirit Root was top-grade wood and water dual-root, showing quite good qualification.

In another two years, she can be taught the Cultivation Technique and train alongside him.

From Liangzhou to the Central Plains might not be far or near, even flying takes ten days to half a month, walking and stopping along the way, which instead became rare moments for the family to reunite.

Eventually, they stopped at Songzhou.

Ahead of Songzhou lies the front lines of the Fei River. Based on the intelligence returned by the blue bird, both armies have already taken their positions. In the next month,

Chen Sansi disguised all of his family members, settling them in a remote location. He masked their entire family's presence with special fragrances and left behind Sound Transmission Talismans acquired from Shengyun Sect cultivators to ensure they could stay informed of the situation at any time.

After preparing all this, he bid farewell to his family and rushed to the front lines.

But in truth, this was merely a temporary measure.

If he were to lose and die, his family would eventually be discovered.

So he must win!

...

Fei River.

Ba County.

The Imperial Army of a million men was grandly on the move, already fully deployed to the front lines.

The remote county city, named "Ba County," was currently gathering the imperial relatives and dignitaries.

Under the mandatory orders of Prince Qin, all officials ranked third-rank and above in the capital city were brought over, greatly boosting the morale of the Imperial Army.

And the Second-Tier Array Master Dan Liangcheng was also diligently crafting the formation needed for this great array.

In the rear of the army, one massive stone pillar after another was erected, their surfaces inscribed with dense ancient runes, appearing majestic and solemn. In total, there were eighty-one such pillars, reaching toward the heavens, resembling the Heavenly Pillar!

This is the Heavenly Book Array, combined with the formation core crafted by the Second-Tier Array Master, its power closely rivals a mid-grade Second-tier Array.

"Immortal Master Dan!"

The Regent King Qin approached: "The scouts at the front have transmitted intelligence that the rebel army is continuously arriving at Kunyang Prefecture via the Fei River canal. Should we deploy our troops now to strike them midway, potentially preventing them from concentrating their forces and scattering them into the smaller towns on the west side, so we can defeat them one by one?"

"I have said, do not divide the troops, at most defend the critical passes."

Dan Liangcheng calmly stated, "Wait until the formation and troops are fully assembled, and just attack Kunyang City head-on. Avoid any unnecessary complications."

"Hmm, this king trusts Immortal Master Dan's judgment!"

Prince Qin agreed and continued managing state affairs.

Dan Liangcheng then looked at a fellow cultivator and asked, "Senior Ling has not returned from killing Chen Sansi's family yet?"

"A message was sent not long ago, saying they are already on the way back."

The cultivator paused, adding, "Moreover, they learned from cultivators of the 'Yunding Palace' behind Dongqing that Chen Sansi's wife, Gu Xinlan, known in her true name as 'Shen Xizhi,' is the long princess of Qing Country. His son was designated Crown Prince by the previous empress."

"Oh?"

Dan Liangcheng nodded slightly, making a silent note in his mind, but he did not delve into the topic further, merely saying, "It's about time, prepare, let's commence the battle."

...

Kunyang City.

By the time Chen Sansi returned here, the army was already fully assembled.

Inside the city, there were a total of two hundred thousand troops, with seventy-five thousand from Beiliang Army's five battalions, and the rest comprised of the imperial troops.

Moreover, the legitimate Emperor Cao Huan, emulating Prince Qin, also brought along the civil and military officials, personally leading the expedition.

Both sides were...

On the verge of battle!

Chen Sansi, riding a magic artifact, personally conducted the final reconnaissance of the terrain.

In the sky hundreds of feet above, he could see the dense numbers of the Imperial Army troops and encampments, almost covering the entire land of eastern Yu State—a staggering number.

He waited until nightfall, silently arriving at specific terrains, and in each position, he left several array flags. Then, he took out a Xuanzhu, injecting a large amount of Mystical Energy into it; the array flags carried the Mystical Energy into the ground without a trace.

After the great victory at Chibi.

The Mystical Energy within the Xuanzhu soared once more.

But it must not be used recklessly, for it still serves a grander purpose in the end.

Chen Sansi repeated the method of planting array flags, eventually placing a total of one hundred eighty-two flags within a thousand-li radius, as a backup plan for this grand battle.

Having completed these, he returned to Kunyang City under the cover of night.

On the ground.

The enemy army's campfires flickered like myriad household lamps.

Both sides were ready.

Barring any unexpected events, the battle would commence at the latest by tomorrow.

With an army of a million, if combined with the Heavenly Book Array, it would likely demonstrate extremely astonishing power.

But things have come to this point, the only path is forward.

After this battle.

The Eastern Continent will be without rivals.

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ps: The map on the east side, that is, around the right side of Bagong Mountain, might still undergo modifications, but for now, it's drafted roughly for understanding. The map is not yet finalized.

I'll try to write more tomorrow.


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