My Cultivation Starting from Archery

Chen Sansi immediately dismounted and squeezed into the forest from whence the sound originated.

He happened to see Han Cheng releasing an Hai Dongqing behind a pile of disorderly stones, which seemed to have shed the appearance of an ordinary bird and could be considered an Exotic Beast.

"Mr. Chen, the Supervisor has sent a letter, we have hope..."

Leaning against a rock, Han Cheng said, "The Supervisor wrote that the main battlefield of the Northwest Three States is at a critical moment of determining the outcome, and in the short term, it's impossible to divert the elite of the Eight Camps or the garrison soldiers, but they have still managed to gather fifty thousand garrison soldiers, including Reserve Generals from the Selected Point of the Northwest Three States, all of whom are hastening to Yunzhou night and day."

"Selected Point?"

Chen Sansi took note of the emphasis, "You mean the kind I am?"

"Yes."

Han Cheng nodded, "The Selected Points begin in February after the spring has commenced, but many arrive in Liangzhou early, it's just that the selections officially start once everyone has assembled.

"In about seven days, they should arrive at Huanwen County of Yunzhou on the Northwest Border. Using this county as a base, they will then dispatch troops according to the real-time war situation to all parts of Yunzhou to lift the siege.

"The distance between us and Huanwen County is not far; it will also take roughly seven days to get there.

"But...

"If we continue on this road, to reach Huanwen County, we'll need to cross a river.

"Hongze River is the biggest river in the entire North.

"I don't know how much time it will waste to get forty thousand civilians across the river.

"Mr. Chen, my suggestion remains the same, forget those civilians and ordinary subordinates, just lead the cavalry and gallop ahead. Once you cross the river, you'll be safe.

"Moreover, gathering the Reserve Generals this time, it's likely the Supervisor is using this battle as a test for everyone.

"Real combat! It's always been an important part of the Selected Point.

"The Selected Point selects military officers; if a General cannot command soldiers in battle, what use is a higher realm?

"Participating in the battle in Yunzhou is definitely crucial.

"So, Mr. Chen, it's best that you hurry to Huanwen County as soon as possible. You'll be assigned troops based on your realm and Cultivation when you arrive. If you miss it, it's like missing a chance to make a good impression on the Supervisor.

"Think carefully about it."

"No need for more words, Mr. Han, at this point," Chen Sansi felt no regret.

If he had fled and abandoned the city from the very start that would be simply cowardice, but to run halfway through—he really couldn't sleep with such a choice.

He wasn't worried about the Selected Point.

His Cultivation progress wasn't slow, and with the Skill of Commanding Soldiers beside him, even if he didn't start out ahead, he would definitely gradually emerge on the battlefield.

Unless...

The Governor Mansion was just like the garrisons, all show and no substance.

But that probability was slim.

If an army was truly rotten to the core, it absolutely wouldn't have the combat power to terrify the world.

Even if it were so, looking across the Great Sheng Dynasty, where else could he go?

"Good!"

Han Cheng didn't urge further, "As long as Mr. Chen has thought it through. Also, please find an excuse to send the young master to the very front of the troop; don't leave him at the back."

"Mm, I understand," Chen Sansi replied, parting ways with him.

Chen Sansi located his position on the map, planned a new route, and informed everyone that their destination had shifted from Hengkang Prefecture to Huanwen County, passing the orders to the front of the column.

"Seven days!"

"Even with the civilians, we can roughly make it!"

It was far better than the half a month previously expected.

Nevertheless, it would be impossible to avoid encountering pursuits next.

Three thousand cavalrymen, as long as none of them had exceeded the stage of Refining Internal Organs, they could possibly tackle them.

Swiftly advancing in Refining Internal herpgans, ascertain the true state of the enemy, and then make a decision.

Chen Sansi made up his mind.

For the next three days.

He purposefully slowed down, trailing at the end of the large troop by himself, using the time saved to cultivate and then catch up to the troop at breakneck speed with Qian Xun's divine haste, repeating this process in cycles.

It must be said that the utility of the White Swan Horse was truly immense.

Deep in the night.

Chen Sansi drank the last jar of Tiger Blood Wine and crammed a small handful of Spiritual Grain into his mouth, starting to wield the long spear in his hands.

Under the moonlight.

His Phragmites spear stirred the chilly wind, possessing the stability of the Golden Snake, the swiftness of the Flying Snake, and the ferocity of the Breaking Formation Spear technique—all integrated into one.

White Snake Spits, Iron Bull Plowing, Swallows Snatching the Nest, Yellow Dragon Lying Road...

One move after another, all blended into one, the long spear in his hands no longer resembled a snake, but rather a python, an untamed python, a python that would one day become a dragon!

Empowered by the Unity Spear Technique.

Chen Sansi's blood seemed to lose control, wildly turbulent, causing indescribable pain from the chaos inside his body. Several times he nearly fainted, until gradually grasping the pattern, perfectly syncing his spear technique with it, finally bringing his raging Draconic Elephant's blood under control, making it come and go at his will.

At this moment, with the enhancement of his blood, his reaction speed, burst strength, and the five senses all improved dramatically. Under the state of Blood Movement, he could easily perceive dangers from all around and react swiftly. Furthermore, combined with the terrifying burst power.

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No wonder.

Whether it was Xiang Tingchun, Luo Dongquan, or Wu Mu'er, they could all easily block the arrows he shot.

He had the most close-quarters combat with Wu Mu'er.

This guy could also quickly identify the weaknesses in his spear technique.

To sum up, the advantage of entry-level Martial Artists before Refining Internal is that they can rely on the comprehensive quality improvement brought by "Blood Movement" to resolve most crises and then counterattack with astonishing explosive power.

Defense, counterattack!

And amalgamated with physique like Vajra Bloodline and Nine Dragon Living Veins, wouldn't the speed of Blood Movement far surpass that of ordinary Martial Artists of the same realm, by more than just a little?

[Cultivation Technique: Unity Spear Technique (Entry-Level)]

[Progress: 0/500]

[Utility: Vajra Bloodline, Nine Dragon Living Veins, Vajra Body, Frenzy Blood Dance]

[Frenzy Blood Dance: Blood Movement to the extreme, an unstoppable frenzy!]

Unstoppable frenzy!

Perhaps because of the Unity Spear Technique, which integrates the features of various spear techniques, there's an added element of frenzy!

Fierce, ferocious, and enduring—when fused together, doesn't that spell out frenzy, a fearlessness in the face of death?

After Refining Internal, Chen Sansi's advantage in endurance still exists and even becomes better with the advancement in realm, but now, to experience his endurance, one would probably have to withstand the ferocious initial onslaught of his spear!

Before reaching the Great Success of Refining Internal, none of his opponents were a match for his Three Unions technique!

"I've finally achieved Refining Internal!"

Chen Sansi let out a sigh of relief.

He didn't follow the group but temporarily separated from the White Swan Horse, telling it to hide first. He sneaked into the woods, quietly waiting for the pursuit to come, then followed them in secret.
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Whether retreating or pursuing, a rest was needed.

Not all horses can travel two thousand li a day like the White Swan Horse; running too hard can exhaust them to death. They need to stop frequently for maintenance and eat quality feed.

Each time the pursuers rested on the spot.

Chen Sansi would take advantage of the night to find opportunities to catch isolated individuals and force them to divulge information.

He finally concluded.

The highest rank among the cavalry generals coming for him was only at the small achievement level of Refining Internal.

Chen Sansi no longer had any reservations.

For him, the only worry was being crushed by a High Realm Martial Artist; otherwise, with his spear technique, archery, and the divine speed of the White Swan Horse, he was essentially a guerrilla warfare god who could not be held by anyone as long as he didn't charge into the enemy's heavy encirclement.

"Enemy attack!"

The barbarian cavalry had just stopped to rest when suddenly arrows rained down on them, instantly killing several soldiers.

Everyone looked sharply, but all they saw was a single White Horse military officer in front!

"A Sheng spy!"

"Chase him down, kill him!"

"..."

The barbarian cavalry truly thought he was just a spy.

However, as soon as they chased out, the White Horse disappeared.

"You're lucky you run fast!"

"Whoosh—"

The moment the barbarian cavalry thought he had escaped, several more arrows came flying.

"Chase!"

The White Horse disappeared again.

This repeated over a dozen times, always the same!

"This is too much!"

The cavalry Main General could no longer contain himself. When the White Horse military officer reappeared, he charged forward with over a dozen cavalry closely behind him.

However, this time the White Horse's speed mysteriously slowed down.

Until they were within three hundred paces.

Chen Sansi suddenly turned his horse around, charging at them while drawing his bow. The Main General's followers fell one after another until they were within ten paces, at which point, the Big Bow in his hands had unknowingly been replaced with a long spear.

The barbarian Main General was also holding a long weapon, a large-bladed long axe, well-prepared for combat. But when it actually came time to clash, he found himself at a loss on how to receive the attack, fear unexpectedly growing in his heart, even having the impulse to turn and flee.

"Puchi—"

In that moment of hesitation, the long spear had already pierced through his heart.

The three thousand cavalry behind finally caught up.

The White Horse General had already vanished again, like a specter, a ferocious ghost reaping lives!

He took the head of an enemy General amid thousands of troops.

After the beheading, no trace to be found!

"Do we... do we still pursue?"

The Deputy General swallowed hard, remaining motionless for a long time.

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