My Cultivation Starting from Archery
Chapter 735 - 228 Death of the White Robe_3

On the city wall.

A scene of chaos.

The report of battle casualties was quickly compiled and sent up.

Over eight hundred brothers of the Hongze Camp were killed in action!

Not long ago, they were all traversing mountains together, but in the blink of an eye, only a little over six thousand remained.

However, from now on,

such extensive casualties will not occur again!

The primary casualties in the first round came from the high-level warriors of the enemy army. Now, most above the Mysterious Phenomenon lay dead on the field, drastically reducing their combat strength. From the second round of siege onwards, even if Chen Sansi focuses on dealing with Cao Rong and the others, the soldiers of Hongze Camp can manage on their own.

Remembering the battle,

Cao Rong and the other three were not weak; they hadn't gone all out, which was manageable. However, if they suddenly fought desperately together, the combat power unleashed would indeed be a significant trouble.

Especially the Array Master.

If Chen Sansi wasn't mistaken,

today's Great Formation should be the Array Eye of the 'Eight Gate Golden Lock Trapping Immortal Array' from the Heavenly Book Array. Once this array reaches Great Success, it can concentrate its power to 'trap immortals.'

Daoxuan Wanderer hadn't unleashed it, probably because he's not yet prepared.

They lack the Xuanzhu; to use the Heavenly Book Array, they must consume a massive amount of array flags and spirit stones, and most importantly, time.

But now,

time stands on their side!

As long as the Beiliang Army's main force arrives, all issues will be resolved.

They have the 'Trapping Immortal Array.' If he has soldiers and horses, he can naturally break it!

Speaking of which,

If there's an opportunity, it's necessary to reclaim the Heavenly Book Array from the old Emperor, making sure it doesn't spread everywhere.

"Coo——"

The cry of an eagle pierced the air.

The blue bird returned with reports.

After a period of cultivation, the mystical energy within it grew increasingly dense; soon, it would officially advance to become a first-rank spiritual beast.

Chen Sansi lightly tapped its head and retrieved the letter.

The battle report from Yunzhou direction arrived.

While he clandestinely crossed Yinping, Yunzhou was already at war. Under Xu Wencai's command, they won thrice in succession; the frontline advanced hundreds of miles, so far, everything was going smoothly.

...

Royal army, Central Army Tent.

Cao Rong and others strode back to the camp, their expressions somewhat angry.

All four teamed up!

Yet couldn't do anything to Chen Sansi alone, losing many generals, an intolerable humiliation!

"Report——"

Simultaneously.

The news from Yunzhou was transmitted back.

Fanning Cao Rong's anger even further.

"There's no need to worry too much about this."

Daoxuan Wanderer said, "The Beiliang main army's front line is stretched too long; it's impossible to attack immediately. We should think about how to capture Hongdu Prefecture."

"Indeed."

Ling Yun sighed, "Our provisions are dwindling. If we don't seize Hongdu Prefecture quickly, the forces will reverse, and Spring and Autumn Prefecture will become a lone city."

"Daoist Daoxuan."

Li He spoke, "Do you have any Fasting Pills?"

"Naturally, I do."

Daoxuan Wanderer stroked his beard, opened his left hand, revealing a porcelain bottle, and said, "A full hundred pills."

"I have some here too."

Ling Yun said while checking his storage bag, "About ten pills more or less."

"That's enough!"

Li He sighed with relief, "Twenty Fasting Pills is enough to sustain us to the end!"

"We are out of provisions, and Hongdu Prefecture's supplies are scarce too!"

Cao Rong said, "Send orders: After dark, continue the siege, relentlessly day and night, to capture Hongdu Prefecture within a hundred days at all costs!"

...

On the city wall.

Chen Sansi hadn't moved an inch.

In just a few hours, as the sky darkened, the enemy attacked again.

"Boom!"

Three-headed Fiery Flame Flood Dragon appeared in the night.

Another fierce battle began.

Cao Rong and others still used the previous tactic, teaming up against him; however, they wouldn't fight for long. If they couldn't injure Chen Sansi within twenty moves, they would immediately sound the retreat.

This led to a stalemate.

Neither side could prevail over the other.

In a flash, eighty days passed!

Throughout eighty days,

Chen Sansi remained on the city wall, day and night. If he wasn't killing enemies, he was cultivating; during brief interludes, he would make elixirs inside the nearby turret without wasting a single moment.

The new pill recipe Bai Linxun provided couldn't be studied calmly, so he crafted pills he was proficient in, like the 'Clear Spirit Pill,' and also made some Fasting Pills.

Unfortunately, Fasting Pills couldn't resolve the shortage of provisions within the city.

The materials he had could only make about twenty pills.

Moreover, those below the Meridian Passage couldn't consume 'Immortal Pill.'

Even the simplest Fasting Pill contained pill toxins, and without sufficient cultivation to repel them, it would cause significant adverse effects.

Another daybreak.

The dawn light emerged.

Chen Sansi sat cross-legged inside the turret; the spiritual pearl in his lap continuously emitted spiritual energy, which he absorbed and refined through his spirit root, eventually converting into spiritual power stored within his Dantian.

With the mid-grade single spirit root qualification, plus ample elixirs,

his Swallowing Fire Technique progressed swiftly.

[Cultivation Technique: Swallowing Fire Technique, Qi Refining Fourth Layer]

[Progress: 827/1200]

The method of cultivation not only doesn't exhaust physical strength, but it also nurtures the spirit through spiritual energy.

This is Chen Sansi's "sleep."

After recovering his energy, he picked up his weapon, relentlessly practicing the "Dragon Scripture." The effects of the last Taiqing Pill were still active, and the burning sensation began to appear in the upper right of his abdomen.

The blue light grew brighter and brighter until the shrine within suddenly awoke.