67: Pojun

With the pep talk mostly done, Lu Xingchen returned to his room to Cultivate.

In the following days, Lu Xingchen practiced Alchemy in the mornings and studied Archery Skill with Yun Li in the afternoons, leading a very fulfilling life.

Yun Li also enjoyed it greatly.

When she was in the Cangxuan Sect, she could only receive guidance as a Disciple.

But now, she had been promoted to instructor!

Seeing the awe and respect in the soldiers' eyes, she felt a little smug.

A month passed.

During this month, Lu Xingchen learned all of Yun Li's Archery Skill.

Linked Arrow, volley arrows, Twisted String Arrow, tracking arrows.

Linked Arrow: Continuously shooting feathered arrows, forming suppressive fire with a high rate of fire.

Volley arrows: Firing multiple feathered arrows at once, with varying power and targets.

Twisted String Arrow: Increasing the power of feathered arrows by rotating the bowstring, which can enhance power several times but also increases the time consumed.

Tracking arrows: Not actual tracking, but changing the direction and power of a front arrow by a rear arrow impacting it, constantly changing direction to achieve a tracking effect.

However, he had only just entered the beginner stage; further improvement would require training and actual combat.

At the same time, the first batch of equipment provided by Sun Jie arrived.

The two hundred members of the Archer Squadron were all equipped with the zichen bow and close-fitting inner armor.

This morning, Lu Xingchen was in his room practicing Alchemy when Lu Chaoyang knocked on his door.

Lu Xingchen quickly extinguished his Medicine Cauldron and opened the door.

"Dad, is something wrong?"

Lu Chaoyang said in a deep voice, "Xiao Chen, after a month of campaigning, we have reclaimed one-third of the Dayan Kingdom's territory. However, we've encountered an obstacle in Wanchun City."

Lu Xingchen raised an eyebrow slightly, "How many defenders are in Wanchun City?"

"Ten thousand, but that's not the point. The point is that Wanchun City has several Great Martial Master Realm Experts from the Tianhui Kingdom assisting in its defense. With them there, our troops can't break through."

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Alright, Dad, I'll help you attack the city!"

Lu Chaoyang said in a deep voice, "Wanchun City is a strategically important location, so it's not surprising that there are Great Martial Master Realm Experts assisting in its defense. But this time, so many have appeared, I'm afraid they're targeting you."

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "As long as Li Ning doesn't make a move, everyone else is just showing off!"

"Alright, Xiao Chen, I believe you."

Yun Li was training the Archer Squadron, so Lu Xingchen didn't call her. He only took Xiao You and Lin Jing to the front line.

At noon, just as the enemy forces in Wanchun City were having lunch, Lu Chaoyang ordered his troops to launch an attack.

Lu Xingchen and Lin Jing rode directly on Xiao You's back, charging onto the city wall and disrupting the Fengming Kingdom's defenses.

Lin Jing wielded a fiery red longsword, cutting down enemies along the way.

Lu Xingchen, on the other hand, took out his sunset glow bow and provided ranged output from behind.

At this moment, the power of Linked Arrow was fully displayed.

Although there were only two people and one Dragon on the city wall, Lu Xingchen, relying on the sunset glow bow and using the Consecutive Arrow Technique, completely suppressed all enemy forces on the city wall.

The enemy forces couldn't even get close to the two people and one Dragon.

Before long, Great Martial Master Realm Experts from the Tianhui Kingdom surrounded them, two Eight-Star Great Martial Masters and three Three-Star Great Martial Masters.

Lin Jing blocked one Three-Star Great Martial Master, Xiao You blocked two Three-Star Great Martial Masters, and the two Eight-Star Great Martial Masters targeted Lu Xingchen.

Lu Xingchen said in a deep voice, "Two Eight-Star Great Martial Masters? It seems you really came to ambush me!"

Dark Ink sneered, "Lu Xingchen, though your talent is strong, don't be too arrogant. We are seven entire Great Martial Master Realms higher than you!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "That might not be the case!"

With that, he unleashed the Heaven Swallowing Art, and his Aura surged in layers. In three breaths, his Realm had risen to Five-Star Great Martial Master.

Feeling the change in Lu Xingchen's Aura, both of them were greatly shocked.

"A secret art that can temporarily boost strength? No wonder you could escape from Lord Li Ning!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Shall we clash again now?"

Dark Ink said coldly, "I just don't know how long this secret art that boosts your strength can last?"

"Long enough to kill you two, I should think!"

Hearing this, anger rose in both of their hearts.

They outnumbered him to prevent Lu Xingchen from escaping.

Unexpectedly, not only was he not afraid, but he even intended to counter-kill them.

He was just a One-Star Grand Martial Master!

This was outrageous!

The three immediately engaged in battle.

Lu Xingchen wielded his shadow sword, constantly using displacement skills.

Combined with Ghost Shadow Steps and "Wind Boots," for a time, the two couldn't even touch his clothes.

And every time Lu Xingchen swung his sword, he would inevitably leave a bloody mark on their bodies.

The situation had completely reversed.

Lu Xingchen, a One-Star Grand Martial Master, was actually chasing and fighting two Eight-Star Great Martial Masters!

The two retreated once more, their gazes filled with fear as they looked at Lu Xingchen.

"This is impossible, how can your strength be so powerful?"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Isn't this quite normal?"

"Originally, this move was meant for Lu Chaoyang, but now it seems I'll have to use it on you first!"

With that, the two exchanged glances, stood face to face, extended their hands, and pressed them tightly together.

A powerful Dou Qi fluctuation began to emerge.

Lu Xingchen's heart was startled.

The opponents were clearly charging up a powerful ultimate move.

Although he had absolute confidence in his own strength, there was no need to take it head-on.

Lu Xingchen immediately unleashed an Azure Dragon Slash.

But this certain-kill blow was blocked by the Dou Qi Shield on their bodies.

Lu Xingchen's heart immediately sank.

The Dou Qi of the two enemies completely merged, erupting with immense power, and he couldn't break through their defense for a moment.

It seemed he could only take this move head-on.

Lu Xingchen didn't overestimate himself and immediately used the Heaven Obliterating Seal.

A pale white Dou Qi Hand Seal appeared on the city wall, slamming down towards the two.

Just then, the two also completed their charge, and a purple-black Dou Qi streak shot out, clashing with the Heaven Obliterating Seal.

In an instant, a huge shockwave erupted.

Lu Xingchen was directly blasted away, falling off the city wall.

He used Azure Cloud Wings in mid-air to slowly regain control of his body, landing steadily.

Dark Ink and Mo Bai's Dou Qi Shields were shattered, and both of them spat out blood, flying backward.

Lu Xingchen quickly flew back onto the city wall and shot two arrows to finish them off.

【Congratulations to the host for killing an Eight-Star Great Martial Master, gaining eight hundred experience points and eight hundred exchange points!】 × 2

【Congratulations to the host for advancing to Two-Star Grand Martial Master, gaining 22 talent points!】

【Congratulations to the host for acquiring the talent: Vanguard!】

【Effect: Deals an additional one percent damage to enemies with less than fifty percent health.】

This series of System prompts made Lu Xingchen incredibly excited.

This battle had truly made him rich; not only did his Realm improve, but he also gained a new talent.

This "Vanguard" could be described as a perfect output talent!