My Cultivation Starting from Archery -
Chapter 880 - 267: Fallen Phoenix_2
Chapter 880: Chapter 267: Fallen Phoenix_2
"National fortune?"
Chen Sansi took the book handed over by the other party.
Among them, a few words on a fragment of the scroll caught his attention—transforming public will into national fortune.
Having used the Heavenly Book Array several times, he roughly concluded that the mystical energy within the Xuanzhu is closely related to the public’s inclination.
For this reason, back when Ming State’s Liang Jinian allowed his subordinates to burn, kill, and plunder, causing the people to avoid the Red Eyebrow Army at all costs, ultimately, the Heavenly Book Array was practically unusable.
Moreover,
All the formations Chen Sansi has employed up to now are actually trimmed-down versions, never showcasing their full power.
Take the Zhou Tian Star Battle Formation, for example.
If there were enough mystical energy and other restrictions were met, what could be summoned would not be just shattered stars but actual celestial bodies that blot out the sky, possibly more than one.
It’s just...
The mystical energy is insufficient!
Chen Sansi has fought in the north and south, accumulating about seventy to eighty percent of Jiang Mountain’s public will and mystical energy, yet it’s still far from sufficient to fully utilize the Heavenly Book Array.
Even absorbing the southern mystical energy is still not enough.
Therefore...
It is necessary to transform the public will into national fortune!
Upon careful reflection.
Chen Sansi barely snatched the Dragon Abyss Sword from Cao Kai with the "mystical energy" he gathered from a vast territory, which means that an equivalent amount of national fortune is more potent than mystical energy.
And to convert national fortune...
One naturally needs to establish a nation!
"My lord!"
Xu Wencai continued: "Although I do not understand the way of cultivation, I know that the peace in the world is only temporary. The ’Enchanted Immortal’ is not yet over, and perhaps we will need that mystical power in the future."
"..."
Chen Sansi remained silent.
Both what the senior brother and Xu Wencai said made sense.
Especially concerning the national fortune and mystical power, should they have to face the cultivators from the Sky Water Continent in the future, mere public will might not be enough.
Seeing the commander deep in thought, Xu Wencai hurriedly gestured to the others.
Zhu Tong and the others immediately brought out a hastily made dragon chair, and senior brothers and sisters rushed over, pressing the white robe onto the chair.
All the other generals knelt neatly on the ground.
"This humble servant greets the Heavenly Son!"
"Long live His Majesty the Emperor! Long live, long live, forever!"
"..."
Sitting on the dragon chair with his yellow robe donned, Chen Sansi looked at the ministers kneeling on the ground and couldn’t help but think of handling the mountainous bureaucratic affairs of a capital and thirty-six states daily, feeling a bit of a headache: "Alas! You’ve really made things difficult for me!"
The ministers rejoiced, bowing once more.
"Alright, rise, all of you."
Chen Sansi knew that based on national fortune alone, some things seem unavoidable.
If that is so, then go all the way!
But not right now.
He stood up and ordered sternly, "Everyone get out, arrange the withdrawal of troops, and anyone who leaks today’s events, their family will be executed to the ninth degree!"
Contending for the throne.
He had the strength and enough troops.
But there are still two points lacking until now.
Firstly, a justified pretext.
Cao Liulang had no other talents but was excellent at winning people’s hearts.
While Beiliang fought at the front, he would go to the rear and personally pluck Spiritual Grain in the fields, doing whatever Beiliang did.
The final effect achieved.
Was making all the scholars in the world believe that "Enchanted Immortal" and "Expunging Traitors" were set by the legitimate court, and Beiliang was merely following orders.
After the war ended.
Cao Liulang showed great trust in the Beiliang Army holding military power, even willingly leaving the Imperial Jade Seal for safekeeping with the Beiliang King.
Especially after their previous bond of brotherhood...
For thousands of years, when has any court ever treated its servants so generously?
With all these factors combined, there is really no reason to act, at least not for now.
Secondly, the Yellow Sparrow behind.
The Guiyuan Sect watches closely from behind, making it too risky to take action now. The "forbidden" character in the Xuanzhu can’t be used, and a way to lure the Yellow Sparrow to act first is needed.
With these two points in mind.
Even if Chen Sansi plans to contend for the throne next, he needs to retreat to Beiliang to prepare.
"My lord."
Xu Wencai caught up, swallowing and saying, "There’s no need to withdraw the troops; based on the timing, we can head straight to Chang’an now."
Chen Sansi continued walking briskly: "Xu Wencai, you should understand my concerns."
"My lord."
Xu Wencai closely followed behind, looking conflicted and hesitant, before finally sweeping his sleeve and deciding: "Your two concerns, Mr. Fang has already taken into account and resolved ahead for you."
"What did you say?!"
Chen Sansi froze: "Xu Wencai, what are you saying? How did my fourth senior brother solve it?"
"My lord..."
Xu Wencai, with his hands holding a feather fan, bowed his head and looked at the dirt beneath, afraid to raise his eyes, and said in a somewhat trembling voice, "Earlier this morning, Mr. Fang went east along the Ming Path past Golden Crane Mountain, and by now is likely at... Luofeng Slope."
...
Chang’an.
The residence of the Guiyuan Sect cultivators.
"Unexpectedly, that Chen is exceptionally well-behaved."
"In a couple of days, they should be retreating."
"Just wait a few more years; once the ancestor veins rejuvenate, he’s nothing but a mere True Power Middle Stage, not worth much."
"Dragon Abyss Sword, Imperial Jade Seal, we’ll retrieve them together by then."
"He’s like a grasshopper after autumn, won’t last long."
"Indeed, thought he’d oppose us, but he’s this obedient."
"Fellow brothers, Sima Yao wants to meet us, saying there’s important information regarding Chen Sansi."
Amid everyone’s discussions, a cultivator came to report.
The Sima clan was initially allies with the Guiyuan Sect when they came to the Eastern Continent.
"Sima Yao? What’s his purpose in coming?"
Qian Qiren stroked his chin: "Let him in."
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