nagpurpolice Chapter 71: Archery Mastery Perfected, No Rules, No Regrets!
Chapter 71: Archery Mastery Perfected, No Rules, No Regrets!
Dozens of miles north of the Baigou River lies the Taihang Mountains.
However, the route was flat with many military towns, so Wu He and his men traveled at night with extreme caution.
They finally managed to sneak into the mountains close to midnight.
"There are eight paths in Taihang. According to that tongue, the fastest and shortest path for Arudo to go south from the Xi King's camp is the Flying Fox Path."
"Sun Lin, take three brothers with excellent light-footed skills and scout north along the Flying Fox Pass. Once you see the banners of the Xi King's camp, return immediately without leaving any trace."
Wu He revealed the plan he had prepared long ago, and Sun Lin immediately accepted the order and rushed out.
Fortunately, this mountain section was previously part of the Central Plains, and the map drawn by the Great Zhou was very detailed, so that the people would not go blind while marching at night.
More than an hour later, Wu He and his group arrived at the Flying Fox Path, specifically the narrowest part, the forty-mile-long Black Wind Cave.
……
A long dragon in the dark night, its banners fluttering.
Yelü Zishan, the third prince of the Xi King's camp, clutched a deerskin water bag and gulped down strong liquor, his sparse beard glistening with a faint sheen.
"Sixth Brother, are we almost there?" he asked, clicking his tongue.
"We'll be there soon. Once we cross this mountain, we'll reach the border."
Beside him, a man with a messy beard, a thin build, and extremely sharp eyes spoke in a deep voice.
Yelü Wangkuang looked at the towering mountain in front of him, a hint of reminiscence flashing in his eyes.
The third prince, standing nearby, also asked curiously, "Sixth brother, wasn't this where you fought back then?"
"That's right."
Yelü Wangkuang said in detail: "This mountain is extremely dangerous and has always been a strategic location fought over by military strategists. Back then, the emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty led his people to conquer this mountain, but fortunately, it was recaptured by our warriors."
"If this mountain falls into the hands of the Great Zhou, then the two prefectures of You and Zhuo will be in grave danger."
"I doubt they have that ability!"
"Your Highness, do not underestimate the enemy."
Looking at the young and vigorous man, he said with a solemn expression, "The martial virtue of the Great Zhou is no less than that of our clan. If it weren't for the accident back then, the Emperor of the Great Zhou would probably have conquered several prefectures, including You and Zhuo."
"You may look down on them verbally, but in your heart, you must be extremely vigilant."
"My master died in battle because he underestimated his enemy."
Yelü Zishan pursed his lips, clearly not having listened, but his eyes held even more anticipation.
This was her first time going to the battlefield, but it was also the first time this young woman had ever ridden in a sedan chair.
"Speed up and get through the Black Wind Cave quickly."
A moment later, Yelü Wangkuang cracked his whip, urging the more than 1,200 men behind him to speed up.
The night was deep and quiet, and the wind in the mountain pass howled fiercely.
Yelü Wangkuang and his entourage led the way, but just as they reached the middle of the path, some loose rocks began to roll down from the rock wall beside them.
He narrowed his eyes slightly and looked up for a moment.
Rumble~
A thunderous roar suddenly echoed from the steep cliff face as large swathes of wooden stakes and boulders rained down upon it.
Yelü Wangkuang's expression changed drastically.
How could there be an ambush?!
This mountain section is clearly within the territory of Youzhou, and there are many military towns and garrisons around it. There wasn't even a signal fire lit, so where did the ambush come from?
"Forward, backward!"
"Withdraw!"
He immediately shouted.
But you're already trapped; how can you just leave?
Numerous rolling stones and wooden stakes blocked their way from both ends. If these heavily armored soldiers and warhorses started to move wildly in that narrow passage, they would be completely out of control.
At the same time, countless flames lit up the cliff edges on both sides.
Whoosh whoosh!
The fire arrows rained down in a sea of fire, especially at the front, where the rolling stones and wooden stakes had been coated with oil beforehand and ignited as soon as they touched the flames.
Then a draft blows through the room.
A long, fiery dragon stretched out from within.
Screams filled the air.
咻咻 咻 ~
On one side of the cliff, Wu He held a heavy bow and fired several arrows in succession.
Before a bow with a weight of twenty stones, any armor is as fragile as paper; the moment the arrow is fired, death is certain!
Until.
[Progress completed (No Return Arrow Mastery): 400/400]
After many days, my archery skills have finally been maxed out.
Wu He did not hesitate to pay the advance on the spot.
[Martial arts skill already prepaid: No Return Arrow Technique at max level]
[Seeing a mile ahead, hearing the gentle breeze, the arrow is shot and never returns, yet there is no regret.]
In an instant, Wu He's mind went blank, his pupils shrank, his vision felt as if layers of fine rain had washed away the fog, and the sounds around him seemed to be amplified countless times.
This sudden change stunned him for a moment before he gradually adjusted.
At the same time, they also keenly noticed the figure below, secretly climbing up the rock face.
The arrow immediately changed direction.
call out!
At this moment, the arrow flew out and went astray, but this seemingly random arrow was automatically corrected by the wind blowing through the valley, and with a whoosh, it shot off the man's helmet.
If Yelü Wangkuang hadn't dodged in time, he would probably have been shot through the head with an arrow.
"The Perfected Stage of the Unreturning Arrow Technique?"
He accurately captured the trajectory of the arrow, and his expression immediately turned serious.
As a member of the Khitan people, he was naturally familiar with his family's archery skills.
Although the No-Return Arrow Technique is common and of low level, most people can only achieve a minor level of proficiency.
Very few can master it to perfection.
Because the requirements for perception in the perfect realm are extremely demanding, ordinary people simply cannot reach it, and only Yelü Wangkuang, who possessed the wolf-like gaze, could achieve it.
But now, even people from the Central Plains can cultivate to this level.
That's not simple.
His eyes narrowed, and his killing intent intensified. He used all four limbs to quickly climb up.
In this desperate situation, the best course of action is to capture the leader first!
On the cliff.
Wu He put down his heavy bow and said coldly, "Old Xiang, take some men and kill those barbarians who are good at light footwork and trying to escape."
"Alright!"
Xiang Zeting clapped his hands with a chuckle; this was the first time in his life he had ever fought a battle so exhilaratingly.
Wu He, on the other hand, drew his sword and met Yelü Wangkuang head-on.
Upon engaging in combat, Wu He immediately understood the difficulty Li Bo had described in dealing with the enemy with the wolf-like gaze.
Yelü Wangkuang was physically weak, but he was as agile as a monkey, and it was as if he had a cheat code, always able to see through his intentions.
The frustration of not being able to hit even cotton with a punch.
Fortunately, his archery skills had been perfected by this time, and his perception had also improved significantly, allowing him to keep up with his movements.
"die!"
Yelü Wangkuang wanted to finish the battle quickly, so he crouched down like a leopard and then shot out with lightning speed!
Dangdang Dangdang!
In the blink of an eye, he moved with such speed that it was as if he had created two separate entities, launching a series of attacks around Wu He, as dense and terrifying as a torrential downpour.
If it weren't for my heightened perception, I probably wouldn't have been able to react in time.
Even so, after being attacked dozens of times, Wu He's arm armor was cut off, and the rest of his body was in tatters.
"Oh shit."
Wu He was completely enraged and simply gave up his defense, letting Yelü Wangkuang slash at him.
Ding Ding Ding ~
With a crisp sound, Wu He's armor shattered completely, revealing his skin. Clear golden ripples flowed around it, leaving only a faint white mark on Yelü Wangkuang's blade.
The latter's pupils dilated suddenly, and a sense of impending death arose within him.
Whoosh!
Wu He finally pinpointed his location and immediately charged forward, unleashing a terrifying thunderous python with a single, thunderous strike.
Click!
In the blink of an eye, Yelü Wangkuang was cut in two, sword and all.
That prodigy who once shone so brightly in the Xi King's camp has now perished.
[Progress completed (Thunderclap Blade Technique Mastery): 400/400]
"Its reputation is undeserved."
Wu He coldly flicked the blood off his knife.
As the commotion subsided, this group of Khitan soldiers, caught in a sea of fire and at a significant disadvantage, were unable to utilize their advantages and were ultimately annihilated by the Tiger General's army.
Wu He ordered his men to quickly cut off the heads and retreat, but before he could unleash his full potential in swordsmanship, he was unexpectedly delighted.
"Old Wu! Hahaha! We've caught a big fish!"
Xiang Zeting walked over carrying a young man who was tied up, and laughed loudly, "This kid is the youngest son of the Xi King. He tried to run away, but I cut his Achilles tendon."
"The tribal prince has truly done a great service this time!"