Chapter 211 Confrontation
"Huff——"
In a secluded and uninhabited area.
After taking a deep breath, Chen Sansi adjusted his respiratory state and began the Fire Breathing technique, drawing strands of Spiritual Energy into his body through his nostrils. Once the energy infused into his limbs and bones, it was then propelled through his meridians in a Circulation by the Pile Work and movements, until it was fully refined and nourished the flesh. Abruptly, atop his crown, beyond the spiritual aperture, a mysterious black garment came into being.
The second Divine Spirit of the upper body.
Hair God!
Known as Xuan Fuhua, character Dao Heng, measuring two inches and a fraction, it was a black garment!
[Cultivation Technique: Dragon Scripture (not entry-level)]
[Progress: 25/100]
"Boom——"
Another barrier was broken through.
Chen Sansi set down his long spear firmly.
The Three Divisions and Eight Scenic Gods total twenty-four Truths.
Each Truth represents a part of the human body.
Each refined part brings enhancement.
For instance, once the Brain God Jue Yuanzi is revealed, one's comprehension and reflexes during combat are improved; Hair God Xuan Fuhua also greatly aids in perceptual abilities.
Once all eight Divine Spirits of the upper body are opened, True Qi can be condensed into True Power!
Picking up the Longdan Bright Silver Spear, Chen Sansi called for Qian Xun and returned together to the military camp.
Come dawn tomorrow, the entire army would launch an assault, facing off against the over three hundred thousand-strong Enemy Army of West Qi Kingdom just outside the city.
This very night.
Wang Jun said that two more Martial Cultivators would arrive.
The Enemy Army was no exception.
Sects from the Cultivation World are employing every possible means to recruit people, then sending them out through Transmission Arrays or sealed rifts to help the armies of various countries fight over Spirit Vein territories.
In the end, this war was instigated by cultivators.
Back at the military camp.
"Supervisor!"
Xia Cong had been waiting at the gate all along: "Two more Immortal Masters have arrived, claiming to be at the Perfection of Transcendence, seemingly with combat abilities comparable to a Martial Saint. They're waiting in the Central Army Tent for you to assign their duties."
"Hmm."
Chen Sansi lifted the tent flap and saw that they were two acquaintances.
An old man with a haggard appearance and a plump and attractive woman.
Wei Xuan and Song Guizhi.
It was somewhat expected yet still surprising.
After all, Daze Fang City had been in collaboration with Shengyun Sect.
It was quite possible for the Martial Artists hired by the workshop to be sent to the Great Sheng Dynasty to assist.
"Hiss~"
Wei Xuan apparently recognized the White Robe as well, and after exchanging glances with his companion, they both remained silent.
"Chen Sansi."
Wang Jun introduced: "These two are named Wei Xuan and Song Guizhi, both Body Refining Practitioners from the Cultivation World, equivalent to the Martial Saint Realm as per your Eastern Continent's terminology. They will stay and assist in the battle."
Chen Sansi made brief introductions, then got straight to the point: "Wei Xuan, Song Guizhi, after leaving the city tomorrow, you two will reinforce the Left Army from the rear, waiting for military orders to take action."
"Alright."
The two complied.
"The rest of the armies will proceed as previously arranged. Exit the city, form ranks!"
"Your subordinate obeys the command!"
"Your subordinate obeys the command!"
"... "
"Rumble——"
At 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.
The sky was just turning the color of fish belly white when the gates of Cloud Top Prefecture City swung open, and one hundred and twenty thousand soldiers, under the floating banners and earth-shattering sound of war drums, surged into the boundless wilderness.
In the heavens above.
One could occasionally see cultivators riding swords across the sky, followed by another wave of cultivators flying up to pursue.
This was for reconnaissance.
And also...
Assassinations!
"Chen Sansi, be careful."
Wang Jun cautioned: "You are only at the Perfection of Transcendence, and the enemy may well have Late Stage Qi Refining Cultivators rushing here. If you expose your position, you could be beheaded almost instantly."
At the beginning of a great battle.
Han Xiang's favorite tactic was direct decapitation.
After all, once a general dies, cultivators would not know how to command their armies, and naturally, they would collapse.
Thus.
The position of the Central Army Tent, commonly known as the command post, was a secret.
This wasn't just the case for the Sheng Dynasty forces.
The West Qi Army was the same.
Han Xiang would not easily reveal his own location either.
He was a Military Immortal, not a Sword Immortal.
If isolated, he would also fall victim to cultivator ambushes just the same.
After giving these instructions, Wang Jun flew up into the sky to keep watch.
"Brother Chen!"
Wei Xuan made sure there was no one around before approaching for a chat: "Were you originally from this world, and even a general who commands troops in battle?"
"Yes."
Chen Sansi glanced at his Dao companion and then responded: "It seems, Brother Wei's Dao companion has already recovered."
"Indeed, we owe it all to Brother Chen's healing fish. If we had been even a day later, I fear it would have been hopeless!"
Wei Xuan and his companion bowed together in gratitude.
Chen Sansi returned the gesture: "You both need not thank me; we simply made a fair trade, owing nothing to each other."
"That's not right! If you hadn't arrived in time, I might have already been killed by Lu Boqin's blade!"
Every time Wei Xuan spoke of that individual, his teeth clenched, and at last, he sighed deeply, worriedly saying: "Brother Chen, are you aware that among the Law Enforcement Cultivators you killed that day, there were members of the Li Family?"
"The Li Family?"
Chen Sansi certainly remembered: "You mean, the Li Family that oversees the workshops?"
"Exactly."
Wei Xuan's voice was hoarse as he continued: "The entire Spirit Vein of Daze Fang City is the Li family's business. They rely on the Upper Sect, and within their clan, there's an old ancestor at the Foundation Establishment level. Offending the Li family is basically a death sentence for ordinary cultivators. Now, inside and out, Daze Fang City is plastered with your wanted posters, demanding that you be brought back for questioning."
"Even if they know."
Chen Sansi asked: "On that day, wasn't it the Law Enforcement Cultivators who, driven by greed, attempted to help Lu Boqin kill for treasure?"
"I represented you and reported the circumstances."
Wei Xuan said helplessly: "But the Li family believes that, no matter what, you should have surrendered first, reported to the Law Enforcement Hall, and allowed them to handle the matter, rather than taking matters into your own hands. This arrest warrant is probably not going to be revoked."