The establishment of the Celestial Dynasty began with the bestowal of the title upon the River God.

Chapter 147 Elite Disciple?

Huang Wenbin displayed remarkable talent from a young age, which naturally led to his natural talent.

Even though he is somewhat behind Tantai Shu and another Qi Dao prodigy in the circle who has entered the Golden Crown Dojo, he is still a rare seed of cultivation.

Therefore, the Huang family of Pengwu regarded him as a precious gem in their palm and a treasure in their bosom. After his body grew up and his acupoints were opened, he was surrounded by famous teachers, and he lacked nothing in terms of elixirs, Taoist methods, and places for cultivation.

Although his cultivation progressed remarkably well, his personality as an adult was quite unexpected and rather eccentric to his elders.

His parents failed to educate him, and even renowned teachers could not change his mind. It was only because of the border war that they thought of having him temper his character in the army.

Huang Wenbin had always been provided with the best food, clothing, and daily necessities since childhood, but he never received anything from his parents or husband.

Xu Xiaofeng's large, steady hand, when placed on one's shoulder, instantly dispels all chaotic thoughts, giving one an indescribable sense of peace.

"Put your heart back in your stomach."

Although Commandant Xiao and the two captains Feng and Lu were determined to ignite their internal organs, fortunately, it didn't last long, and someone forcibly suppressed it, so their foundations remained intact. With some resources and time, they can eventually recover to their original state.

Huang Wenbin's face brightened, his heart, which had been gripped tightly, suddenly relaxed, and even his breathing became much easier.

He was about to speak when he suddenly sensed something and turned to look to his side.

He walked gracefully toward Xu Xiaofeng, and even when facing the enemy commander, his four sword-like eyebrows revealed no restraint whatsoever.

"Greetings, Lord Xu." Jiang Gaoqi clasped his hands in a respectful bow, then raised his head and glanced at the three weakened Foundation Establishment generals. "The foundation and lives of these three are far less than the kindness Lord Xu showed me when he spared my life. This is just a token of my gratitude."

Xu Xiaofeng's face was expressionless, yet seemed to contain a hint of a smile. "According to your calculations, wouldn't you owe me another huge favor this time?"

Jiang Gaoqi shook his head with a smile. Judging from his appearance and demeanor, who would have thought that he was a crude and uncouth martial artist?

"With my current level of cultivation, I shouldn't be here in Liangjie Mountain today. However, my master summoned me back to the capital, and I hope to meet with my esteemed disciple before my departure to personally test my skills—"

Jiang Gaoqi spoke with a hint of regret, glanced at Li Shuyan, Fu Tianying and other military commanders who were striding closer, then withdrew his gaze indifferently, bowed again, and turned back to Liangjie Mountain.

Huang Wenbin was somewhat bewildered, unable to understand or sort out the connection between the commander-in-chief and that person.

Li Shuyan walked over slowly, withdrew his gaze from afar, extinguished the burning fighting spirit in his heart, and thought to himself, "This person is the leading figure of the younger generation of Dali."

He glanced at Xiao Changfeng and the others, feeling somewhat relieved, and said sarcastically, "A distinguished student?"

Xu Xiaofeng snorted lightly, clearly displeased, "I'm just sharing some insights, don't spread them around."

Despite saying that, the smile in his eyes couldn't be contained.

Huang Wenbin had many questions he wanted to ask, but now that his mind has calmed down, he understands many things better.

Once news of Meng Qianhu's predicament reached the interior, both armies were already openly discussing their strategies. If no commander-in-chief or others had intervened to restrain them, the various division commanders of the Dali side would likely have taken action to wipe out all nine scout cavalry units.

After the fall of the Immortal Dynasty, wars broke out between countries on various continents. What started as gentleman's agreements gradually evolved into unwritten rules, and now, the principle of "all's fair in war" is increasingly being upheld.

Not to mention anything else, there are precedents in Yuliangzhou.

When the Great Zhou and the Great Li divided the land, the surrounding small countries initially managed to maintain a tacit understanding and limit the war to physical cultivators. However, as the war progressed, more and more qi cultivators and gods began to join the battle. In the end, it was not uncommon for the entire nation to fight to the death.

This is also why Jiang Gaoqi claimed that his appearance on the Sentinel Battlefield was "against the rules".

In fact, these kinds of customs don't exist anymore these days.

Zhu Xing, upon first noticing the Great Zhou scouts, ruthlessly attacked them, and neither the Great Yan court nor the four battalions of troops noticed anything amiss.

As for the injuries of Lords Xiao, Feng, and Lu, who burned their internal organs to obtain the ultimate cultivation, it was originally difficult to reverse, but that person suppressed it with golden qi with ease, his cultivation was truly unfathomable.

He looks so young, could he be the one from the rumors—

Now that the three lords were unharmed, Huang Wenbin calmed down, bid farewell to the commander-in-chief and the other commanders, and escorted them back to the pass.

"Jiang Gaoqi?"

In the residence of the Left Army Commander of the Xuanjia Camp, Huang Wenbin, Cai Fu, and the Tantai brothers met in the hall.

Tantai Shu frowned slightly. "I heard that he had the achievement of killing a Foundation Establishment cultivator two years ago, which is indeed commendable. But whether it is Captain Xiao or the two captains Lu Gaoren and Feng Wanli, none of them are people with a weak Foundation Establishment, far superior to those who have just entered the Foundation Establishment stage."

Seeing her brother's pale face, Tantai Lian unusually served him a cup of tea and said with a faint smile, "No matter how talented you are, it's impossible for you to have grown to this level in just two years—it's probably the work of some high-ranking cultivator from the Great Li Dynasty. You're overthinking it."

Tantai Shu sat upright at the head of the table. "And what is the basis for the term 'distinguished student'?"

After a moment's thought, Huang Wenbin realized he was also quite confused. "Perhaps that person misunderstood; the Marshal himself denied it."

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Tantai Shu nodded thoughtfully and said no more.

Before enlisting, his parents repeatedly urged him to find an opportunity to become a disciple of Master Xu.

Even his mentor sincerely advised him, as if he would be honored if he could become a disciple of Master Xu.

As a cultivator of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Tantai Shu was well aware of Xu Gong's reputation and longed to receive some guidance from him.

However, the commander-in-chief had no fixed abode and it was difficult to find a reason to approach him, so he could only wait for a good opportunity.

"Xu Xiaofeng has never carried on any lineage, nor has she had any disciples. If you, Shu'er, can become her disciple and serve her wholeheartedly, then you will have a chance to attain the Great Dao and achieve the Golden Elixir."

"Once you, Shu'er, become Xu Xiaofeng's only disciple, his lineage, connections, and resources will all be yours—"

With the words of advice still ringing in his ears, Tantai Shu unconsciously tapped his index finger. For a moment, the hall was quiet, with only the tapping sound of his finger hitting the table.

On the other side, Li Shuyan entered the marshal's mansion carrying two large scrolls.

"This is a mountain map compiled by nine scouts. Another one is more detailed, incorporating the map of Dali that the brothers captured."

"Since the Dali side was prepared in advance, those spoils can no longer be used."

Xu Xiaofeng took the first painting, unfolded it on the table, and glanced at it briefly.

Li Shuyan paused for a moment, then continued, "The Two Realms Mountains stretch for 2,800 miles. Even if we only explore the areas on both sides of the Path of No Humanity, it will take at least several months. In addition—"

Xu Xiaofeng raised an eyebrow. "The Two Realms Mountain is the transformed body of the Five Elements True Man. If our soldiers are in the middle of it, it's as if a mountain god is interfering. It's indeed inconvenient to explore the mountain."

Even with my rudimentary skill in observing mountains and rivers, I cannot see them clearly.

Li Shuyan added, "The border regions cannot easily mobilize troops, and the court can only allocate a limited number to our army. I imagine the enemy is in a similar situation."

Xu Xiaofeng pondered for a moment, then said cryptically, "Since the situation in the mountains is difficult to ascertain, it suits my purposes perfectly. Let's have a direct confrontation, terrify Da Li, and make him keep a close eye on Jue Rendao!"