Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu-Chapter 263 - 165 Listen to the Clash of Weapons a Dream

Chapter 263: Chapter 165: Listen to the Clash of Weapons, a Dream of the Spring and Autumn Annals_2

Chapter 263 -165: Listen to the Clash of Weapons, a Dream of the Spring and Autumn Annals_2

“Everyone here is skilled in controlling spirit beasts, but if we enter the Death Realm, can the spirit beasts be brought along?”

Upon hearing Chen Qing’s question, the crowd couldn’t help but start thinking.

Only Lin Zhonglu maintained a playful expression, coldly watching Chen Qing’s inquiry.

Yes, the greatest issue for Lin Country was that their offensive tactics relied almost entirely on spirit beasts.

But spirit beasts, incapable of self-beheading, couldn’t enter the Death Realm.

For spirit beasts—a race that hadn’t developed Spiritual Wisdom and only possessed a trace thereof—the path to growth never included entering the Death Realm!

Once Lin Country’s Cultivators entered the Death Realm, their power would be greatly reduced!

This was also the confidence behind Chen Qing’s decision to come alone.

The special makeup of Lin Country’s Foundation Establishment Cultivators destined them to rely on powerful factions.

Otherwise, once in the Death Realm, they’d be isolated and helpless—far from strong—and facing certain death.

Lin Zhonglu slowly said, “Although most Cultivators in Lin Country rely on controlling spirit beasts as their main method,”

“Relying on this method, our Foundation Establishment in Lin Country are mostly long-lived, having experienced far more wars than you!”

“With a large number of late-stage Foundation Establishment, reaching Great Perfection!”

“The cultivation level of Lin Country’s Foundation Establishment Cultivators is the pride of the nine countries of Nanli!”

“Now that the Divine Weapon Treasure Realm has descended, we might not be unable to change our cultivation methods and strengthen ourselves!”

“With a massive spirit beast army, other forces might not be our match!”

“We can change our cultivation methods!”

“Previously, due to limitations from the Gu, we didn’t have the chance, but now we have this opportunity.”

Chen Qing countered, “Change your cultivation methods? Where would you get so many Longevity Gu to support the change?”

“Not to mention whether you can change, would you even match those Cultivators who have only cultivated themselves since childhood?”

“If you join me, I can establish a department called the Shadow Department within Li Bingwei, specializing in gathering intelligence and probing military situations.”

“You’re already skilled in escape techniques and concealment magic. This should suit you well, right?”

The entire hall was silent, with some contemplating the feasibility of this approach, while others remained disdainful.

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Yet no one spoke hastily, merely waiting for Lin Zhonglu to respond.

This was a highly unified entity that wouldn’t show any discord in front of Chen Qing.

They knew Chen Qing’s strength, knowing he could carve a path here, even kill Lin Zhonglu.

If anyone showed an opinion differing from Lin Zhonglu’s, Chen Qing was ready to kill Lin Zhonglu and directly replace the leader of Lin Country’s Foundation Establishment.

Unfortunately, they didn’t.

Chen Qing continued, “Now, Jiguang Sect holds a significant advantage in the Death Realm. As long as we succeed in taking the Death Realm, many of Lin Country’s Foundation Establishment can smoothly cultivate to the Mystic Gate Realm.”

“Is this not your best option?”

Just then, the sounds of battle cries erupted outside.

Chen Qing’s expression didn’t change, as he calmly sat in his chair, unwavering as a mountain.

Soon, a scout came in to report, “Esteemed guests, Yan Shiyin is leading about twelve hundred Foundation Establishment Cultivators, attempting a surprise attack on Li Bingwei without success. They are now fighting in one place!”

The crowd looked at Chen Qing, only to find him unmoved, as if he hadn’t heard a thing.

Lin Zhonglu pondered for a moment and then said in a deep voice, “Since the battle has begun, you’d better return soon to command the forces.”

“We shall discuss this later.”

Chen Qing stood up. His objective had been achieved, and it was time to leave.

“Farewell!”

After saying this, he left the wooden house, heading quickly toward the battlefield.

He had done what he could; the rest was left to fate.

At the very least, he could ensure Lin Zhonglu wouldn’t stab him in the back at this moment.

As soon as Chen Qing left, Qing Ran laughed heartily, “Esteemed senior, that Yan Shiyin and Qingxu, hailed as the heroes of Nanli, now seem nothing impressive.”

Someone asked, “Why?”

Qing Ran replied, “Our great army is stationed here, yet Yan Shiyin dared to directly attack Li Bingwei.”

“When they both suffer losses, wouldn’t that be our chance?”

“By then, we can kill Yan Shiyin and capture Qingxu, making us the leaders of Foundation Establishment in Nanli!”

“Yan Shiyin is unbelievably foolish!”

“Qingxu is the same, full of heroic spirit for nothing.”

The crowd was about to agree when Lin Zhonglu sharply shouted, “Foolish!”

The shout by Lin Zhonglu snapped everyone out of their daydream.

“Yes, our forces in Lin Country are arrayed here!”

“But who is Yan Shiyin, and who is Qingxu?”

“One is esteemed by Loose Cultivators and the grassroots Foundation Establishment across the land!”

“The other is Divine Favored by Miao God and senior leader of Jiguang Sect, backed by countless forces!”

“And our Lin Country?”

“Externally, relying on spirit beasts gives us a chance against them, but in the Death Realm, wanting to be a master over them, are you not afraid of their swords?”

“In the end, our situation in Lin Country condemns us to rely on a faction for survival.”

“These two have fully understood Lin Country’s reality, giving them the courage to fight openly in front of our thousand troops!”

Upon hearing this, Qing Ran fell silent, realizing Lin Zhonglu was correct.

Changing cultivation methods was a lie to oneself, let alone deceiving others; it was somewhat implausible.

This involved the issue of one’s mentality.

Lin Country’s Cultivators widely practiced life-saving skills, relying wholly on spirit beasts for offense.

In the Death Realm, they couldn’t defeat anyone, barely surviving there.

From the start, all Cultivators had the mentality of merely wanting to survive; the Gu couldn’t easily change that.

Even possessing Xuanjia Gu, sword Gu, wouldn’t easily change their mentality.

Their instinctive reaction in battle was to flee and preserve themselves.

How could they possibly match those fearless and valiant Cultivators?

Normally, a Foundation Establishment would have at least ten Gu.

But Lin Country’s Foundation Establishment Cultivators dedicated nearly half to spirit beasts and half to life-saving.

In contrast, other countries’ Foundation Establishment used all Gu on personal offense and defense.

Relying on just one or two Gu simply couldn’t turn the tide.

Qing Ran had to acknowledge this truth, “Esteemed senior, what should we do?”

Lin Zhonglu pulled a quilt over himself, wrapping tightly, “Listen to the clashing of arms, dreaming through the Spring and Autumn Annals.”

With that, he drifted into a deep sleep under everyone’s watchful eyes.

Witnessing this, everyone couldn’t help but admire him. To sleep so soundly in such a situation indeed took great valor.

When Chen Qing returned to his camp, Yan Shiyin had just launched another attack.

With Lu Shenglong’s coordination, they managed not to break formation.

Seeing Chen Qing return, Lu Shenglong said, “My lord, Yan Shiyin’s Foundation Establishment troops are truly formidable, fearless in the face of death!”

Chen Qing replied, “If he weren’t formidable, I wouldn’t even raise troops!”

“Send orders to keep the formation – do not scatter!”

“Lin Zhonglu has been persuaded by me. He’s now assembling his forces to join us in encircling and killing Yan Shiyin!”

These were falsehoods to prevent his subordinates from fleeing and to boost some morale.

In the dark, the area was brilliantly lit. Yan Shiyin led his army around Chen Qing’s forces, returning to his position.

After one charge, Chen Qing’s side lost dozens of Foundation Establishments.

Yan Shiyin also left behind over ten corpses.

This could be called a minor victory for Yan Shiyin.

But Yan Shiyin had more men.

Chen Qing opened his hand, with the Dragon Sparrow Sword manifesting within it, standing atop an invisible Scythe Weasel, floating him into the air.

Yan Shiyin, back in formation, saw Chen Qing’s return and immediately commanded, “Send the word, Lin Zhonglu has pledged allegiance to me.”

“Comrades, charge with me, for slaying Qingxu is today’s quest!”

“Once Qingxu is killed, the entire Nanli will be mine!”

“For this battle, anyone making merit will have their exploits doubled!”

“Whoever kills Qingxu will be named the Great General, second only to me!”

Hearing this, all the generals were filled with courage, and the soldiers swelled with ambition.

Sword rain poured like a waterfall, flames ignited the earth, and various magical skills exploded like unending fireworks.

Chen Qing stood before the vast army, “Slaying Yan Shiyin is today’s destiny, charge with me!”