My Cultivation Starting from Archery

They also suddenly received orders to go ashore for a raid at the beginning.

Having fought with the Commander for so long, everyone guessed halfway through that this must be the Ziwu Valley's cunning plan mentioned by Sima Yao back then, right? Could the bitter ruse be a cover, with the real intention to directly threaten the Capital City?

But after coming here.

Xiong Qiuan felt something was amiss.

Because judging by the timing, it's impossible to reach the Capital City without being intercepted.

"At dawn, continue the raid."

Chen Sansi did not waste words. After issuing military orders, he went to a corner alone, took out a palm-sized iron box from a storage ring, and opened it to reveal pale yellow lamp oil inside.

He also took out a pack of silver needles, and dipped the tip of each needle with a millimeter of lamp oil.

The Immortal Treasure's lamp oil can ignite even in tiny amounts, so even after using it now, only a tenth had been consumed, still enough to last a long time.

About a hundred silver needles were dipped in lamp oil and then all thrown into a storage bag.

"Blue bird."

Chen Sansi called.

The blue bird hooked the storage bag with its sharp claws, then mobilized Spiritual Power within, quickly turning into a streak of light disappearing into the horizon.

After burning the granary inside Fuyu Prefecture, the Beiliang Iron Cavalry did not linger for a moment. They set off lightly again at dawn, plunging into the ancient path of Ziwu Valley, heading straight for the Capital Chang'an.

...

Capital City.

Zhongjue Hall.

"Your Highness!"

"Chen Sansi has already left Ziwu Valley and is heading directly for Zuixian Prefecture!"

After crossing Zuixian Prefecture, there will no longer be any strong city to defend, meaning the rebel army will soon reach the Capital City.

Uproar erupted within the hall.

"What is Chen the Hunter up to?!"

Prince Qin paced back and forth, extremely angry.

"Could he really manage to break through?"

The other officials, recalling past battles of the White Robe, felt a mix of anxiety and trepidation.

"This, this..."

Yin Mingchun spoke: "Is the man insane! Isn't he throwing away twenty thousand soldiers under his command by doing this? I heard even King Jin and others fled from Youlan Prefecture in fright."

"What about Governor Zhou?"

Yan Maoxing asked: "Does Governor Zhou know the whereabouts of the White Robe, and what does he say?"

Prince Qin said solemnly: "Zhou Rong says not to worry, that there is no way Chen will succeed, but we must prepare for a significant loss of grain and fodder."

"Brother Zhou spoke correctly."

A clear, loud voice sounded.

Donning a cloud-patterned robe, holding a bamboo flute, Dan Liangcheng stepped across the hall's threshold.

"Immortal Master Dan?!"

Seeing him.

The civil and military officials instantly felt reassured.

People now know.

Dan Liangcheng's Water Control Array, countering the White Robe effortlessly!

"It's not just me."

Dan Liangcheng gently tapped his palm with the bamboo flute: "Ling Kui from the Ling Family has also set out and will surely arrive before Chen Sansi reaches the Capital City, so all of you can rest assured. We'll keep you safe and sound."

"Good, that's good!"

The officials all breathed a long sigh of relief.

Fortunately, the court had many soldiers and generals, otherwise if three thousand cavalry captured the Capital City, it would certainly become the biggest joke in the world.

"Since the Capital City lies free from danger, the rebel army is also doomed."

Prince Qin thoughtfully said: "We can issue orders to Zhou Rong, instructing him to prepare grain and fodder, and swiftly carry out the final showdown!"

"Immortal Master Dan!"

"You and the Ling Family's Ancestor can also prepare to mobilize a million troops, grandly proceed with the northern expedition to reclaim the lands!"

"..."

Dan Liangcheng said nothing, merely quietly staring at the sand table before him.

This White Robe, is he truly at his wit's end, making a last stand?

Or is there another trick?

...

Zuixian Prefecture.

A fire dragon roared, coming from hundreds of paces away, directly crashing onto the top of the sturdy city wall. The intense heat spread along with formidable True Power, blasting out a huge gap and charring the Main General to ashes.

Chen Sansi once again effortlessly occupied the city.

"After passing Zuixian Prefecture, ahead are no great cities, only small towns and prefectures, perfect for resupplying us."

Zhao Wuji looked at the map, stated with some anxiety: "We only need to raid for another seven or eight days and nights to reach the gates of Chang'an directly!"

An arm's length away from the Capital City!

While they raided a thousand miles here, the battle at Chibi also continued, and fearfully approached the final moment, with no more room for retreat.

"Damn it!"

"Let's go for it!"

"The old Emperor hasn't appeared, indicating he hasn't emerged!"

"Charge into Chang'an, execute the Dog Emperor!"

"..."

Yet.

Just when the soldiers had resolved themselves to their impending fate.

Chen Sansi unexpectedly said: "That's about enough, retreat."

"Retreat?!"

Wang Zhi was stunned.

"Commander, why retreat again?"

Zhao Wuji couldn't comprehend: "We've been rushing day and night, barely managing to reach here, so close to the Capital City, are we not taking a chance?"

"That would be suicide, not gambling."

Chen Sansi shook his head.

He fully understood the Capital City was surrounded by a million troops, Second-tier Array Masters, and True Power Middle Stage Martial Artists who could come from Mang Mountain at any time.

Under such circumstances.

Only by leading a comparable army to attack, accompanied by Heavenly Book Array, could it count as a fair showdown.

Otherwise, one person's strength ultimately is limited.

The deployment to Ziwu Valley was merely a demonstration.

"Take these."

Chen Sansi handed several Clone Talismans to an accompanying Cultivator from Guiyuan Sect, and then ordered: "Zhao Wuji, Wang Zhi, after I leave, both of you lead the men to retreat immediately, ready to gather at Chibi."