My Cultivation Starting from Archery

Zepu Road.

Since the Emperor departed from Youlan Prefecture, he has been traveling north along Zepu Road, intending to cross the Luoxiao River and head straight to Northern Yunzhou.

Although there were twenty thousand elite soldiers along the way, there was only one Martial Saint, and only four Mysterious Phenomenon. In the Eastern Continent where cultivators are rampant, this could almost be said to be extremely low combat power.

"Report!"

An Assistant General galloped up to the team on horseback: "Your Majesty, disaster has struck! Zhang Jingwu, leading Shengyun Sect cultivators and twenty thousand troops, occupied Youlan Prefecture and is directly pursuing us!

"Quick!"

The Minister of War, Ming Qingfeng, said: "Take the Green Vine Valley to the east!"

The twenty thousand elite soldiers immediately changed direction.

Along the way through the cities, they would also incidentally eradicate the Spiritual Grain.

This was the idea of Lord Shangguan.

"Treasonous ministers run rampant in Chang'an!"

"The Emperor has been persecuted by traitorous ministers and thieves!"

"Beiliang King, Chen Sansi, is executing immortals and exterminating traitors under the Emperor's orders!"

"..."

Such statements were countless.

The meaning intended to be conveyed was nothing more than the Emperor's wisdom, and that the uprising of Beiliang King followed the existence of the Emperor.

Furthermore, every time they passed a place, the Emperor would personally kill two local corrupt officials, and then go to the fields to personally pull out the Spiritual Grain, causing a sensation known to all. Later, there were even commoners crying to welcome them and many voluntarily joining the escort team.

"Lord Shangguan's move is brilliant!"

The Minister of Ministry of Industry, Fan Shikui, praised endlessly.

"The Emperor's virtuous conduct naturally should be shown to all the people of the world."

Shangguan Haichang sighed: "If the world can be pacified, the Emperor should travel far and wide to reclaim the people's hearts. He who gains the people's hearts gains the world!"

"Lord Shangguan truly has the talent of a Prime Minister, but alas..."

Fan Shikui sighed: "The New Dynasty has just been established, yet faces such a great catastrophe; our future remains uncertain!"

The accompanying officials were all sighing and lamenting.

They were either officials of four generations or from families with two hundred years of history, who had finally mustered the courage to take a gamble, yet the result seemed to be a total loss!

"It's not good!"

"In front, we found three routes of the enemy army!"

A scout galloped back on horseback, directly falling from the horse in panic: "My lord, we cannot cross the river!"

Enemies are pursuing from all directions: east, west, south, and north!

"Minister Ming!"

The Emperor, Cao Huan, turned pale with fright, almost falling from the carriage: "What, what should we do?! Where is Fang Aiqing? Quickly bring Fang Aiqing here to think of a solution!"

After the New Dynasty was established.

Feng Chu Fang Qingyun, due to poor health, was no longer suitable for long journeys and battles, so he stayed in Youlan Capital as an official. Naturally, he was brought along during this escape from the Capital City.

"Mr. Fang took medicine not long ago and is still unconscious!"

"..."

"Your Majesty, do not worry. Allow this minister to see if there is any place we can temporarily hold!"

The Minister of War, Ming Qingfeng, ordered his subordinates to bring the map, quickly selecting a destination: "Quick! To Peizhou Prefecture! We can hold out at least another twenty days!"

The Emperor asked: "What about after twenty days?"

"After twenty days, there should be other troops coming to rescue."

Ming Qingfeng's voice grew weaker as he spoke.

Everyone understood.

The court's high realm military officers and the Immortal Masters of the Guiyuan Sect were all in Chibi; without them, no matter how many troops were brought over, it would be a complete collapse at the first strike.

In other words.

If the Chibi army is annihilated, then Peizhou Prefecture will be the burial ground for the Emperor and his civil and military officials.

"Chen Aiqing, oh Chen Aiqing!"

Cao Huan lamented, beating his chest: "If only I had listened to your words at the time, how could it have come to this defeat?!"

"Yes indeed!"

"If not for Chen Sansi's defiance of the imperial decree, it wouldn't have come to this!"

"Now it's too late to say this!"

Ming Qingfeng urged: "Your Majesty, everyone, hurry and head to Peizhou Prefecture!"

"Boom——"

At that moment.

A loud noise came from above, and the clear sky turned menacingly dark in an instant, with an icy rain pounding down from the clouds like arrows.

Under the escort of twenty thousand elite soldiers, Emperor Cao Huan entered the pitch-black Peizhou Prefecture, akin to entering a coffin.

...

Chibi.

East Han Lake.

The Commander in White Robe was not stationed here.

Therefore, the New Dynasty's navy fleet was not only being defeated repeatedly, but numerous breakout attempts also failed, forcing them to retreat into this lake, preparing to escape from the easternmost outlet of East Han Lake.

Soon.

One after another, scouts who went to investigate the waterway returned on small boats, bringing extremely bad news.

"Strategist!"

"It's bad, Strategist!"

"The eastern outlet of East Han Lake has been blocked by huge stones. If the ships continue, they will crash directly into them!"

"..."

The outlet of East Han Lake is narrow, allowing only one large ship to pass, and the water isn't too deep. If cultivators intervene, the exit can be blocked in a short time.

Upon hearing this.

Many generals looked as if they had seen death.

Now East Han Lake seemed like a huge jar, trapping them inside with no escape, truly a case of being "caught in a jar."

"Where is the Commander?!"

At the critical moment, many of the court's military officers fell into panic.

Ever since half a month ago, Chen Sansi had disappeared without a trace until they received news a few days ago that the Commander had surprisingly led three thousand light cavalry through Ziwu Valley, charging all the way to the Capital City.

But this was obviously...

Not a wise choice.

Not to mention the court still had many armies and Second-Tier Array Masters.

Even if there was a glimmer of hope...

What about them?

Isn't it equivalent to Chen Sansi leaving them here, regardless of life or death?