Chapter 3: Expanding Power and Returning to Qin
At the edge of the grassland, a troop of silver-armored cavalry surged forth like a tidal wave!
"ah!!"
"It's Xiongnu cavalry! My lord, let's go!"
Huang Rong looked at the enemy troops rushing towards her from afar, her face full of anxiety.
The Xiongnu cavalry frequently raided the borders of the Qin Dynasty, burning villages, looting grain and property, and abducting women.
Women who fell into the hands of the Xiongnu suffered an especially tragic fate.
"It's alright."
The wind and snow howled, and the snow dragon riders charged in like a storm. Ying Xuan stood with his hands behind his back, his expression calm as still water.
Seeing Ying Xuan's calm expression, Huang Rong's heart was pounding like a drum. Standing behind him, she was extremely nervous.
She simply couldn't understand why Young Master Ying could be so calm and fearless in the face of the surging tide of iron cavalry.
The snow dragon rider galloped across the grassland at an incredible speed, like a whirlwind sweeping across the land.
In the blink of an eye, the cavalry had arrived several hundred feet away from Ying Xuan and Huang Rong, and they all reined in their horses and stopped.
A general, clad in silver armor and exuding an imposing aura, galloped in on horseback.
"Your subordinate, Du Yunfei, greets your lord!"
"Mission accomplished. Your subordinates led 100,000 Snow Dragon Cavalry to annihilate 100,000 elite Xiongnu troops, capturing 80,000 warhorses and countless provisions. Touman Chanyu fled in panic into the depths of the grasslands. Please, my lord, move to Touman's tent."
The general dismounted ten paces away from Ying Xuan, knelt on one knee, and respectfully reported.
"As expected of the Great Snow Dragon Riders! General Du, you have rendered a great service! Rise."
Ying Xuan raised the corners of his mouth slightly, his tone full of approval, and gestured for Du Yunfei to stand up.
"Young...Young Master, are these cavalrymen your men?"
Standing behind Ying Xuan, Huang Rong's bright eyes were wide open, and she covered her lips with one hand, full of shock.
Du Yunfei addressed Ying Xuan as his lord, which meant that this iron cavalry did not belong to the Great Qin!
It was Ying Xuan's private army!
Huang Rong had traveled to various parts of the Qin Dynasty and had heard that the Ninth Prince Ying Xuan was mediocre and incompetent, the most inconspicuous of all the princes.
Little did anyone know, he secretly commanded 100,000 elite cavalrymen, who were lying in ambush on the grasslands.
These 100,000 elite troops have just slain 100,000 Xiongnu cavalry!
What an amazing result this is!
It should be known that the Xiongnu Chanyu Touman was cunning and treacherous.
The famous Qin general Meng Tian guarded the frontier for many years, but he was never able to completely defeat it.
Ying Xuan's iron cavalry routed Touman, forcing him to flee north in disarray!
How much of a shock would this news cause if it were to spread?
"nature."
Ying Xuan nodded in response, then said to Du Yunfei, "Let's go and take a look at Touman's camp."
Touman Chanyu's main business is extraordinary; it might even trigger a sign-in reward.
Ying Xuan was filled with anticipation.
"Yes, Master."
Du Yunfei clasped his hands in a salute, and after Ying Xuan mounted his horse, he also mounted his own, and the army then galloped northward.
The city walls of Suizhou.
"What? Ten thousand mysterious cavalrymen dressed in snow suddenly appeared on the grasslands and routed ten thousand elite Xiongnu troops?"
"Has Touman Chanyu fled deep into the grasslands?"
Is the news true?
Meng Tian stood atop the city wall, staring at the soldier who had brought the news, his eyes filled with shock.
He had fought against Touman for many years and knew him well as being cunning and difficult to deal with.
It was truly baffling that this mysterious cavalry could drive him into a series of defeats.
Is there any cavalry in the world stronger than the Golden Fire Cavalry?
"Reporting to the General, I have confirmed this repeatedly."
"If the general does not believe it, he may send someone to investigate the truth."
The scout's expression was resolute, his tone firm, and the shock he felt was still evident on his face.
Half an hour later.
Meng Tian received the same message from five groups of scouts in succession.
Indeed, 100,000 cavalrymen clad in silver armor and riding white horses broke through the main camp of the Xiongnu Chanyu Touman and killed 100,000 elite Xiongnu soldiers!
"General Meng, where did this silver-armored cavalry come from?"
"They actually managed to force Touman to retreat to the heart of the grasslands?!"
Fusu gazed at the vast grassland in the distance, his expression one of astonishment, unable to conceal the shock in his heart.
Please be aware.
The Qin army, numbering 300,000, was still unable to annihilate all 100,000 Xiongnu cavalry!
The reason is as follows.
The Xiongnu cavalry were elusive and adept at using fast horses to launch raids. After looting, they would quickly disappear into the vast grasslands and rarely engage in direct combat with the enemy!
This mysterious force annihilated 100,000 Xiongnu cavalry, which is truly terrifying!
More importantly...
This silver-armored cavalry did not originate from the Qin Dynasty!
"Young master, you stay here and I will personally lead the troops to investigate."
After a moment's thought, Meng Tian spoke in a calm tone.
"Alright, General Meng, the enemy situation is unclear, so we must proceed with caution."
Fusu nodded in agreement.
"clear."
Meng Tian nodded in agreement, took his weapon, and immediately mobilized 30,000 cavalrymen to march swiftly out of the city.
at this time.
It is 500 li away from Suizhou City.
A continuous stretch of tents unfolded.
Inside the largest tent.
Ying Xuan sat in the highest position.
Huang Rong held a jar of mare's milk and was slowly pouring it into his bowl.
"Ding! Congratulations, host! We have detected that you have arrived at the old camp of Touman, the Xiongnu Chanyu, triggering the sign-in task! Do you wish to sign in?"
A system notification suddenly sounded in my mind.
"Check in now!"
Ying Xuan's eyes lit up, and he quickly confirmed it.
"Ding! Sign-in successful. Reward for host: Half-step Land Immortal Realm expert - Martial Venerable Bi Xuan!"
"Ding! Congratulations on triggering the Emperor's Amplification effect! Martial Venerable Bi Xuan, obtained from this sign-in, will receive a cultivation boost in half a month!"
System notifications sounded one after another.
"Martial Lord Bixuan?"
"Wonderful!"
Ying Xuan's spirits lifted, and he immediately retrieved the information.
Martial Venerable Bi Xuan, a half-step terrestrial immortal!
This person has an extraordinary background.
Known as the "Martial Venerable," he is a top expert who dominates the desert and was once the Grand General of the Eastern Turks.
He is ranked alongside Ning Daoqi, the number one master of the Sui Dynasty, and Fu Cailin, the master of Yi Jian, the great master of Goryeo.
His unique skill, "The Fiery Sun Technique," has traversed the desert for decades, and his fame has never waned!
With such a powerful protector, Ying Xuan felt incredibly confident!
With a thought, Martial Venerable Bi Xuan appeared a hundred paces outside the tent.
"My lord! There's someone outside the tent claiming to be Bi Xuan, the Martial Venerable of the Desert, and saying he's your subordinate!" Du Yunfei reported loudly from outside the tent a moment later.
"Let him in."
Ying Xuan nodded slightly and nodded to Du Yunfei in acknowledgment.
"Martial Master? Bixuan?"
"How is this possible?"
As soon as Du Yunfei finished speaking, an expression of disbelief appeared on Huang Rong's face.
As the daughter of Huang Yaoshi, one of the five greatest martial arts masters of the Song Dynasty, Huang Rong heard her father talk about the top experts on the Nine Provinces Continent when she was young.
One of them was Bi Xuan.
Bi Xuan, the commander of the Dongtujue tribe on the western border of the Great Sui Dynasty, has mastered the Blazing Sun Technique and is invincible across the grasslands, having already reached the Grandmaster realm of Celestial Phenomena. Even if he has not yet reached the realm of a terrestrial immortal, he should be at the peak of the Celestial Phenomena realm.
Such a person,
How could he be Young Master Ying's subordinate?
They're probably just people with the same name.
As Huang Rong was pondering this, a burly middle-aged man dressed in coarse linen clothes strode in.
"Your subordinate, Bi Xuan, greets your lord!"
He entered the hall and respectfully clasped his hands in a salute to Ying Xuan.
This man had bulging muscles in his arms, skin that gleamed like bronze, long legs, and an imposing presence. His black hair was tied back, his nose was high and straight, and his eyes were as deep as the sea, making people afraid to look him in the eye.
The aura emanating from him was extremely powerful.
"Indeed extraordinary, exactly as Father said, there is no doubt about it!"
"How could such a peerless master be under the command of Young Master Ying? This is astonishing!"
Huang Rong was shocked, her gaze shifting back and forth between Bi Xuan and Ying Xuan, still reeling from the shock.
"No need for formalities."
Ying Xuan looked at Bi Xuan with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes and asked, "What is your current cultivation level? If you were to fight against Gai Nie, the Sword Saint of Qin, what would be the outcome?"
"My lord, I reached the half-step terrestrial immortal realm five years ago. I have long admired Gai Nie's name and wish to fight him."
"If he is also at the half-step terrestrial immortal realm, my chances of winning are even."
"If he has already reached the realm of a terrestrial immortal, I fear I will find it difficult to defeat him."
Bi Xuan replied with a solemn expression and a bow.
"oh?"
Ying Xuan's heart trembled slightly.
So there is such a difference between a half-step terrestrial immortal and a true terrestrial immortal?
"My lord, the higher one's cultivation level, the greater the difference in their realms, like heaven and earth."
Bi Xuan said in a deep voice.
"Um."
Ying Xuan pondered for a moment, then his gaze sharpened: "Bi Xuan, I order you to accompany General Du Yunfei, leading 100,000 Great Snow Dragon Cavalry to pursue Touman, take his head, and offer it as a sacrifice to the heavens at Langjuxu Mountain to intimidate the grasslands. At the same time, annihilate the Yuezhi, Donghu, Fugong, and Shache, and establish the Snow Feather Divine Dynasty!"
This was a plan that Ying Xuan had already devised.
One hundred thousand Snow Dragon Riders annihilated the Xiongnu, occupied the grasslands, and then, with the help of special powers, gradually increased their combat strength over time.
Strengthen once every two weeks.
As long as the Emperor remains unaware, this enhancement will continue.
And Martial Venerable Bi Xuan
You can also improve your cultivation level once every two weeks!
The stronger one's cultivation, the longer it takes to advance. However, thanks to the powerful support of the system, Martial Venerable Bi Xuan is about to step into the realm of a terrestrial immortal!
In this way,
With Bi Xuan, a Martial Venerable who has reached the Land Immortal Realm, in charge of the rear, Du Yunfei will be able to command more and more Great Snow Dragon Riders, expand outwards, and establish the Snow Feather Divine Dynasty, which will no longer be just a dream!
"Yes, my lord!"
"My lord, I will certainly not fail you!"
Both Wu Zun Bi Xuan and Du Yunfei responded solemnly.
"Alright, you may depart immediately."
Ying Xuan nodded in satisfaction.
Martial Venerable Bi Xuan and Du Yunfei turned and stepped out of the military tent.
at this time,
It is located a hundred miles away from the border of Suizhou City.
"Where did these elite cavalrymen come from?"
"So powerful!"
General Meng Tian led 30,000 iron cavalry, standing amidst the broken walls and ruins, looking at the devastated battlefield with a shocked expression on his face.
He has been leading the army for over twenty years.
They are extremely perceptive to subtle changes on the battlefield.
The situation was crystal clear – the enemy offered no resistance.
The legendary cunning and ruthless Xiongnu cavalry were utterly defeated by this silver-armored cavalry, who were as fragile as paper!
Meng Tian was filled with a mixture of shock and worry.
If such an elite force were to march south and invade the Qin Dynasty, could his 300,000 Golden Fire Cavalry withstand it?
"Cao Zhengchun!"
After Martial Venerable Bi Xuan and Du Yunfei left, Ying Xuan called out in a deep voice.
"My lord, your subordinate is here!"
An old eunuch dressed in a red robe with white hair and beard appeared in the tent like a ghost.
"I will send the Imperial Guards to scout ahead. I intend to travel the world. First, I will visit the Great Sui Dynasty, which borders the Great Qin, to see some famous mountains, rivers, and ancient sites. You will secretly accompany me and protect me at all times."
Ying Xuan looked at Cao Zhengchun and gave his instructions in a calm tone.
Ying Xuan actually preferred to go to the Qin territory to sign in.
Xianyang, in particular, is renowned far and wide, so the rewards for signing in are sure to be generous.
But the problem is,
If one signs in during the Qin Dynasty, the rewards obtained are very likely to be noticed by Qin Shi Huang, Ying Zheng. Once the emperor notices, the system boost will be lost.
In contrast, the best strategy is to hide the rewards after signing in to other dynasties in the Nine Provinces and wait for them to increase.
He had considered secretly going to Xianyang to sign in, but the system prompted that he had to enter Xianyang openly to trigger the mission, so going secretly would not work.
Moreover, his mother was still in the cold palace.
He decided to first travel to various dynasties across the Nine Provinces, improve his strength and expand his power by signing in, and then return to the Great Qin!
At that time, rescue the mother.
That day is not far off.
"Yes, my lord."
Cao Zhengchun respectfully clasped his hands in greeting.
"By the way, when traveling, call me 'Young Master,' and when fighting, call me 'Lord.'"
Ying Xuan pondered for a moment and then added.
"Yes, sir."
Cao Zhengchun bowed in response.
"Little Huang Rong, we must set off now."
After giving his instructions, Ying Xuan turned to Huang Rong beside him and said...
"Okay, I understand."
Huang Rong stood to the side, her gaze fixدed on Ying Xuan's back, deeply shocked.
Is this still the Ninth Prince of Qin?
She felt that she couldn't quite understand the situation at hand.
She had heard some rumors.
Ying Xuan, the ninth prince of the Qin Dynasty, was said to be the most incompetent of all the princes.
Not only did he lack martial arts skills, but he also lacked them.