abnabooks Chapter 116 Half a Year
Chapter 116 Half a Year
Chapter 116 Half a Year
Lu Yuan naturally chose to advance without hesitation.
Then, insights into swordsmanship kept appearing in his mind, as if he had been honing his skills in this art for countless years.
The strength in his arms had increased, and his speed had also increased.
A moment later, a sense of sudden enlightenment appeared in Lu Yuan's mind.
At this point, the system panel finally changed.
[Cultivation Technique: Fifth-Rank Cultivation Technique "Earthly Fiend Blade Technique" (172/1000 Minor Success)]
Although it was only at the minor level, Lu Yuan could clearly feel that even at the minor level, his swordsmanship was much stronger than the "Spring and Autumn Swordsmanship" in terms of its power level.
Using this sword technique, one can absorb the power of the earth's veins during battle, generating boundless energy, which is perfectly suited for someone like him who is constantly fighting on the battlefield.
Moreover, this Earthly Fiend Blade Technique will have a trace of Earthly Fiend Qi mixed in with its blade energy.
To make our combat power stronger.
He was very satisfied with this technique.
However, just after Lu Yuan broke through, a voice came from outside the tent.
"My lord, are you there?" Zhou He asked softly.
Lu Yuan had initially thought it was Marquis Mu Cheng sending someone to deliver weapons, but he hadn't expected it to be Zhou He. He said to the person outside, "Come in."
The next moment, Zhou He, with a mysterious look on his face, walked in from outside.
Seeing his behavior, Lu Yuan couldn't help but say, "Why do you seem so suspicious? Just say what you want."
At this moment, Zhou He took out a booklet from his pocket: "It was found on the body of the commander you killed. He must have a high status in the Western Rong, and he was probably a member of the royal family."
"They actually possess such advanced cultivation techniques."
When Lu Yuan took it to look at it, he found that it was actually a fourth-grade boxing manual called "Heart-Shattering Fist".
"There were too many people at the time, so I didn't take it out," Zhou He explained.
This technique is different from ordinary gold and silver utensils; if it is captured on the battlefield, it will most likely be confiscated.
Of course, most generals would intercept them, but ordinary soldiers wouldn't say anything even if they saw them.
They certainly wouldn't actually report it.
However, it's always better to be careful in these kinds of situations.
Moreover, Zhou He was aware of Lu Yuan's current situation.
Zhang Zhe and Zhao Yu were eager to find something to use against him.
As for Zhao Wu and Sun Li, they seem trustworthy now, but they joined later, so it's better to be safer.
After all, it would be a waste to hand over such a precious cultivation technique.
After Lu Yuan flipped through the manual and imprinted it into his system, he tossed it to Zhou He: "It's of a high grade. Take it back and make a copy for yourself. You can use it as a trump card. It's best not to reveal it."
Looking at the manual, Zhou He was initially moved, but then said with a bitter face, "I've read this manual, but I can't practice it at all. You need to break through to the perfect realm at each stage before you can cultivate it."
I've only barely mastered it; haphazard learning would damage my foundation.
Seeing his reaction, Lu Yuan sighed helplessly and said, "Fine, then forget it."
Then, Zhou He leaned forward and said, "Next, we should be able to rest for a while. I don't know how long this battle will last."
I've heard that large numbers of troops have been stationed in various places and have been formally incorporated into the border army.
"Never mind that, just focus on doing your own thing. Any news from the North?" Lu Yuan asked.
During this period, he received many letters from Zhou Hongling, and he also replied to a few of them.
However, most of the content was Zhou Hongling's instructions to be careful, and nothing else was mentioned.
But Lu Yuan could sense that the Zhou family was not doing well.
After all, with all the powerful figures in the court now focused on the northern frontier, the Zhou family was naturally in a rather difficult position.
When Zhou He heard him ask, he grinned and said, "You don't know, the Marquis of Jiu Sai was transferred away, and a Marquis of Zhenbian came in. As soon as he arrived, he transferred Yun Mo to train troops and stationed them, so he lost his real power."
Then they arranged for their own people to be sent there as Crouching Tiger Captains, and relying on their connections, they didn't really listen to the general.
It's said that the head of the family isn't having an easy time either, as Shang Yong always makes things difficult for him during meetings.
Lu Yuan nodded without saying anything.
Given the current situation, there's nothing he can do. The only thing he can do is try his best to improve his status, which might be helpful to the Zhou family in the future.
And just as silence fell over the camp.
"Da da!"
Footsteps could be heard outside.
Then, a voice rang out again from outside the tent: "Is the captain here?"
"Yes, come in."
As soon as Lu Yuan finished speaking, a figure walked in.
Behind him followed three strongmen, each carrying a weapon box on their shoulder.
It seemed to be very difficult for them.
Lu Yuan knew that this must be a weapon sent to him by Marquis Mucheng.
Sure enough, the leading man then smiled and said, "Sir, these are weapons that the Marquis sent with his men, saying they were obtained from Commander Xiao."
Hearing him say that, Lu Yuan got up and went over.
Then he took the box containing the weapons.
The contents were quite good, and Lu Yuan lifted them up, a satisfied look on his face.
The man opposite smiled and said, "Sir, this Green Dragon Crescent Blade was obtained by Commander Xiao after he killed a powerful enemy of the Great Yu Dynasty. It weighs 3,600 catties and is made entirely of North Sea Azure Gold."
Forged with the blood of a dragon, it is incredibly sharp. Although it cannot compare to a spiritual weapon, it is still considered a divine weapon.
After Lu Yuan opened the box, he saw a battle sword lying quietly inside.
The handle is about two meters long, and the blade is half a meter long. The whole body is bluish-gold, especially the handle, which is engraved with intricate patterns. The bottom is a sharp armor-piercing spike.
The blade was gleaming, gradually turning bluish-green as one approached the back of the blade, with dragon patterns engraved on both sides.
A faint, blood-red sheen shimmered within.
With a gentle wave, a white streak can be seen appearing in the air.
"Please convey my thanks to the Marquis," Lu Yuan said softly.
The person opposite nodded and then retreated with a smile.
When only Lu Yuan and Zhou He were in the tent.
The latter clicked his tongue in amazement as he examined the Green Dragon Crescent Blade with a few strokes before leaving.
He's been exhausted lately, and his injuries haven't healed yet.
Now that everything is finally alright, I'm going to take a good rest for a while.
As for Lu Yuan, he showed no intention of resting and found a place to begin practicing the "Heart-Shattering Fist".
This set of boxing techniques is extremely powerful and vicious.
Lu Yuan was very satisfied.
Although he now possesses a set of sword techniques, he will inevitably have to help Tianwang Village in the future. To avoid trouble, he must not let the imperial court know about it.
Therefore, it is very necessary to have another set of exercises.
And this "Heartbreaker" is just perfect.
For the next period of time, Lu Yuan and his men recuperated, while the battle between Dayong and Xirong continued, with both sides locked in a stalemate.
Overall, however, Dayong was at a disadvantage, but it was able to keep the Western Rong outside the pass.
Time flies, and half a year has passed in the blink of an eye.
During this period, Lu Yuan did nothing but cultivate and lead his men into battle; he was never idle.
The following year, news of a truce finally arrived. The Western Rong accepted the Dayong's proposal for peace talks and, with their delegation, headed towards the capital.
Upon receiving this news, everyone in Lu Yuan's camp wore a rare smile.
For the soldiers below, not fighting is naturally the best outcome.
Even Xiao Heng rarely ordered a reward for the army.
Lu Yuan and his men had a drink that evening before returning to their tents.
Just now, he received a system notification that his "Heart-Shattering Fist" technique could break through to a higher level.