My Cultivation Starting from Archery-Chapter 496 - 188: Barbarian Heavenly Capital, Langjuxu Mountain_4

Chapter 496: Chapter 188: Barbarian Heavenly Capital, Langjuxu Mountain_4

Huqiu Mountain is indeed the best choice.

But even now,

everyone is not clear about the barbarian forces’ deployment on Huqiu Mountain; we only know the Prime Minister of the Yuwen Tribe is stationed there.

“Reliance solely on the intelligence brought back by the Scouts and the night watch may not be entirely accurate. They are well aware that ‘All warfare is based on deception’, and we cannot afford to take this lightly since this battle is about the fate of our nation.”

Cao Huan said, “If I remember correctly, the location of Huqiu Mountain falls within the area you are responsible for scouting. You should be the most familiar with its geography and terrain. In five days, take eight hundred Light Cavalry to probe the area, can you?”

“No problem.”

Chen Sansi accepted the task.

He also had this intention.

A military and political conference lasted until the time of Xu.

By the time all the generals left the Prince Mansion, it was already pitch-black outside.

Moreover, with the start of the curfew in Liangzhou City from today, it felt even more silent.

“My brothers in arms.”

Fang Qingyun appeared at the end of the street: “Before you leave, let’s gather together as a family now that a great battle is imminent.”

“Yes, yes, yes!”

Meng Guangxin was overjoyed: “I remember you’ve hidden away a jar of fine wine, it’s time to bring it out!”

“Let’s go,”

Cheng Wei said, “We brothers don’t get many opportunities to meet as it is.”

“I’ve hunted a Zouwu.”

Chen Sansi said, “Send someone to retrieve it; it’ll accompany our drinks.”

Ten brothers in arms walked together in groups of three or two.

In terms of Martial Arts Realm, Chen Sansi was actually the weakest, as his siblings were all in the Profound Image Realm at Perfection, just bottlenecked at the Martial Saint level.

They arrived at the Governor Mansion.

Sun Buqi and Sun Li were also there.

“Only our master is missing.”

Nie Yuan, the Third Senior Brother, whispered, “Then it would truly be a complete reunion.”

“Could not be better.”

Meng Guangxin said casually, “It’s been so long since we’ve seen our master.”

“It’s been rare in the last five or six years.”

“…”

Chen Sansi had seen him not long ago, but even he did not know where the master was or what he was doing at the moment.

“Generals, the banquet is in the Danggui Courtyard.”

A maid led the way.

Upon arrival,

the banquet was not prepared inside a room but was set out under the osmanthus tree in the center of the courtyard, flanked by many green plants and potted landscapes, with a bright moon hanging in the night sky overhead.

An old man with white hair and beard sat at the head of the table.

“Master?!”

The crowd showed surprise.

But soon, this surprise dissipated completely.

Because they noticed

their master looked extremely ill, as if not two years but twenty additional years had passed on him, with signs of aging and decay layered upon him, giving the impression that… he was on his deathbed.

“Master?!”

The crowd exclaimed in unison.

Ye Fengxiu, who was always silent, dropped the sword from his embrace and rushed over: “What’s happened to you?”

The brothers gathered around.

“Are you trying to suffocate me?”

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Sun Xiangzong waved his hands impatiently, “Back off, all of you.”

The crowd had no choice but to comply.

“Master.”

Only Rong Yanqiu remained by his side, “What’s wrong with you?”

“Old man here is exactly one hundred years old this year.”

Sun Xiangzong naturally said, “Is it abnormal to feel old? How many of you here will live longer than me?”

This was indeed true.

Everyone still felt uneasy, but the atmosphere became somewhat better.

The steward from the Governor Mansion brought over a jar of wine and started pouring drinks for everyone.

“This wine is Spiritual Wine.”

Sun Xiangzong slowly said, “Not only will it make you drunk, but even if you use your cultivation to digest it, your meridians will ache for several days.

You ten people, one by one, demonstrate the Cultivation Techniques you’ve been practicing for me to see; for every flaw I point out, drink a bowl.”

“Eldest, you start.”

“Yes, Master.”

Lv Ji picked up the Heavenly Halberd and performed a set of broad and magnificent halberd techniques.

Then came Old Two, Old Three…

All the way to the fifteenth, Chen Sansi.

Yes, in terms of seniority, he was actually the fifteenth disciple. There had been five senior brothers before him who perished together in a battle.

“Old Two, your spear technique is still crap, drink five bowls.”

“Old Three, your Swordsmanship is too hasty, drink four bowls.”

“Old…”

“Old Six, stop holding back, do you think I don’t know you’re back? Still the same as before; I’ve told you long ago you’re better off practicing short knives, yet you insist on the Mo Blade, not even taking a look at yourself in the mirror! Drink up, five bowls, and even if it hurts, bear it!”

“Xiao Jiu, you’re not bad, drink three bowls.”

“Not bad and still have to drink?”

Rong Yanqiu stiffened holding the Iron Thorns Whip.

“Just drink if I tell you to!”

“Chen Sansi! Get out, I’m too lazy to watch you practice.”

“…”

Chen Sansi, who had been ready with his long spear, awkwardly withdrew.

“Cough cough cough…”

A gust of night wind blew, and Sun Xiangzong placed his fist to his mouth, coughing lightly, “Enough, this is all the ability you have, far inferior compared to my age; sit down and eat.”

“Girl, you come here too.”

He looked at Sun Li, “Everything about you is good, but if you don’t like practicing martial arts, why force yourself? Stop practicing from now on.”

“Right!”

Meng Guangxin said loudly, “We’re here for you, junior sister, no need for you to practice.”

“Hm.”

Lv Ji added, “Junior sister, with your senior brothers here, what’s the need to continue cultivating?”

“That’s right.”

Sun Buqi naturally said, “I’ve always thought the same.”

Joking.

This table was full of individuals at the Perfection of Mysterious Phenomenon and future Martial Saints.

He had known since he was little that practicing martial arts was useless, and swaying people was the true way.

“You get out, I didn’t ask you to sit at the table and eat!”

Sun Xiangzong slapped the table and coughed twice.

“Eh eh eh?”

“Senior brother, what are you doing?”

Meng Guangxin grabbed Sun Buqi and threw him out of the courtyard, “Master, don’t be angry!”

Sun Xiangzong poured himself a cup of wine and took a sip before starting on the side dishes.