Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu-Chapter 253 - 159 You and I are destined to do greater things_2

There was a saying: Iron Skin Gu, meat Gu, Copper Bone Gu, these kinds of inexpensively made Gu insects that don't consume much spiritual energy were indeed somewhat unreasonable.

They didn't consume much spiritual energy, yet their defense was high.

On such a battlefield, it was rare to encounter cultivators who attacked with full force. After all, people needed to conserve a great deal of spiritual energy for defense as well.

Thus, the conventional flying swords or lightning, fire, and Wind Blades didn't actually cause particularly significant destruction.

Only top-tier Great Sects might be able to cultivate such terrifying scenes where, upon an order, countless flying swords filled the sky.

Clearly, this was not very applicable in Nanli, at least not within the scope of the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Even for a major tribe, there were only about a dozen Foundation Establishment cultivators, and it's estimated that only half of them used tribal Gu insects.

The other half relied on Gu insects obtained through serendipity.

But it was only the first battle, and Chen Qing already grasped the critical pattern.

That was to ensure that the defense of his Foundation Establishment subordinates was sufficiently strong.

If a whole country's strength was used, perhaps they could collect a thousand meat Gu.

For those in the Qi Refining Realm, it might be difficult, but for those in the Foundation Establishment Realm, it wasn't too difficult.

He wanted to pass on the Golden Skin and Jade Bone to all his Foundation Establishment subordinates. That way, everyone would undoubtedly be brave and bold when making a move, with fewer apprehensions.

Moreover, their sustained combat capability would also be extraordinary!

The battle lasted for three periods, reaching the point where the sky was about to darken.

After leaving over twenty bodies on the city wall, with the enemy also leaving nearly fifty bodies, Chen Qing ordered a retreat.

Strategically, he aimed to besiege the city and train his troops, not to take it in one battle.

He needed Zhu Ning to lead the army back for reinforcements, stepping into Su Yi and the others' ambush circle.

If even Xuantian City was lost, why would Zhu Ning bother to reinforce?

After retreating thirty li away, Chen Qing observed these Foundation Establishment cultivators, each bearing scars. Most were young, the youngest being middle-aged, while almost none were old.

The reason was simple: those who relied on him were mostly from major tribes.

The elderly Foundation Establishment cultivators were all dismissed by these major tribes, taking care of the clansmen who had returned to the mountains and fields.

Upon returning, these people still wore expressions of jubilation.

"Did you see, I killed two Foundation Establishment cultivators today!"

"I struck once, and he couldn't react, pierced through his chest with a single sword!"

"Unfortunately, there were too many Fellow Daoists surrounding him afterward, and I couldn't retrieve his body."

"Today, Commander Lu Shenglong slew eight Foundation Establishment cultivators!"

Lu Shenglong wore a pleased expression. Amidst such chaos, being able to slay five Foundation Establishment cultivators under the opponent's city defense array was already quite the achievement.

Even in the past, Chen Qing might have been able to personally slay only about ten.

But when Lu Shenglong saw Chen Qing's stern expression, he sensed something was wrong and signaled everyone to quiet down.

Chen Qing walked among the Foundation Establishment cultivators, speaking coldly, "Four hundred people, besieging a mere hundred, yet twenty-three of us died, with only forty-nine of them slain!"

"Among them, eight were single-handedly killed by Lu Shenglong. Do you have the gall to boast?"

Hearing Chen Qing's words, they felt a bit ashamed.

Indeed, four hundred against one hundred, this record was somewhat embarrassing.

"Those at the front of the formation, focus on defense!"

"Those at the rear, attack with all your might!"

"Do you not understand even this?"

"Put away your previous solo combat tactics!"

"Tomorrow, three hundred will attack!"

"Make the formation larger so they won't realize we've reduced our forces!"

This was a very simple strategy of besieging to force reinforcements.

Chen Qing approached Lu Shenglong and ordered, "Lu Shenglong, secretly lead a hundred men to find Su Yi. Follow his command and intercept Zhu Ning!"

Chen Qing placed his hand on Lu Shenglong's shoulder, "Come with me."

By a small creek, Chen Qing scooped up some water to wash away the bloodstains.

"Lu Shenglong, if you were to intercept Zhu Ning, where would you choose?"

Lu Shenglong thought for a moment, "The Vermilion Bird Tribe excels in fire magic, while the majority of his subordinates are adept at manipulating trees, flowers, grass, and vines."

"If I had to choose an ambush site, I would choose a great river."

"Those in the Foundation Establishment Realm can hold their breath underwater for a period. They can lie in ambush in the water."

Chen Qing nodded slightly, "How should the formation be set?"

Lu Shenglong said, "It's best to choose a place with a network of waterways where Zhu Ning must pass."

"Two ambushes, one in front and one behind!"

"In each ambush, those with strong physiques at the front, flying swords and strong bows at the back!"

"Those in front should focus on defense, even deliberately blocking the enemy's counterattacks, allowing the sword cultivators and archers behind to attack with full force!"

"Zhu Ning hasn't experienced warfare, only using prestige to gather a large tribe. Presumably, he's not very familiar with Foundation Establishment combat."

"Thus, with a pincer attack, panic ensues, and Zhu Ning is bound to be defeated!"

Chen Qing smiled, "Not bad, insightful."

This was also something Chen Qing discovered today. Lu Shenglong could see this point, likely related to his leading the Dragon Elephant Tribe in campaigns around the area.

Chen Qing walked next to Lu Shenglong, letting the creek water flow over his feet, enjoying the rare comfort.

"Su Yi has studied many military books and has some insight into battles, but asking him to charge in a formation is a bit demanding."

"Zhang Can's swordsmanship is indeed exquisite and unparalleled. In solo combat, he could exchange a few moves with me."

"Yan Bailiang, with his heavy killing aura, is also quite good, yet I think, on the battlefield, compared to you, they fall short."

Lu Shenglong possessed numerous defensive Gu insects, and even had a spiritual Vajra Gu.

With a body like a Vajra, impervious to blades and spears, resistant to water and fire.

On the battlefield, this was a true asset for charging headlong.

Receiving such an evaluation from Chen Qing, Lu Shenglong felt a slight joy in his heart.

Unlike Lu Shengxiang, once Chen Qing intervened, Lu Shenglong's life and success were at Chen Qing's discretion.

Moreover, since Chen Qing valued him greatly, he naturally wanted to follow Chen Qing in achieving something great.

"Does the Lord value me so much?"

Chen Qing smiled, "I must remain here, to let Zhu Yan in charge assume our main force is in place."

"Only then will Zhu Ning, in his panic, hastily send reinforcements, unable to focus on other matters."

"Thus, the task to intercept Zhu Ning rests with you."

Chen Qing drew the Great River Sword from his back, placing it before Lu Shenglong, "Take this sword, assume command of the army, and defeat Zhu Ning for me."

While Lu Shenglong couldn't wield the Great River Sword, it symbolized Chen Qing's command and represented military authority.

Just as Lu Shenglong was about to pick up the Great River Sword, he heard Chen Qing say, "Lu Shenglong, you are talented, but sadly not of direct descent."

"But, these things aren't key in my eyes. I'm still a man of humble origins myself."

"You and I are destined to accomplish greater things, the Death Realm still awaits us."

Chen Qing spoke, donning the Golden Ghost Mask representing his identity.

As a Foundation Establishment cultivator of a major tribe, upon seeing this Golden Ghost Mask, Lu Shenglong realized Chen Qing's identity.

"Do you understand what I'm saying?"

Lu Shenglong nodded, knowing the Master of Mortal World entered the Death Realm, a fact known to all. It was precisely because of this that the entire Nanli was in chaos.

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And now, with Chen Qing holding up the Golden Ghost Mask, commanding over a thousand Foundation Establishments, how could he not understand what it represented?

Before his eyes, this was likely now the head of the Jiguang Sect in Nanli.

Since the Jiguang Sect had created such significant events in the Death Realm, there was undoubtedly a continuation.

And now, Chen Qing had informed him that they were the continuation.

At that moment, he truly felt the ambition he should possess.

Not leading the Dragon Elephant Tribe in trivial skirmishes, but going to the Death Realm to contend for supremacy.

Chen Qing placed a hand on Lu Shenglong's shoulder, "The Dragon Elephant Tribe is too small to contain you. We should aspire for greater things."

"I know you intercepted Lu Shengxiang to protect the Dragon Elephant Tribe. For Lu Shengxiang, a mere Qi Refining Realm individual in this tumultuous world, is unfit to be the leader of the Dragon Elephant Tribe."

"Under his leadership, the Dragon Elephant Tribe would only decline in this chaotic world."

"We shall go to the Death Realm, and we shall have the entire Death Realm prostrate beneath our feet!"

Chen Qing rose, releasing Lu Shenglong's shoulder, "Now, draw this sword and tell me what will be the outcome for Zhu Ning."

Lu Shenglong held the sword, kneeling before Chen Qing, "This humble general will ensure Zhu Ning's entire army meets its end!"