Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu-Chapter 413 - 242: King-Slaying Clever Strategy - Time to Close the Net

In the hall constructed of Wutong wood, Fei Lie spoke confidently.

As soon as Fei Lie made this statement, everyone felt it was a bit far-fetched.

The advantage is on our side now.

No matter how you look at it, it seems impossible for them to be a match for Qingxu.

The only reason the adversary has not been completely defeated is due to the Dead Swamp.

But I’m curious to hear what insights you, young one, might have.

Fei Lie said: "Qingxu has nearly six thousand soldiers, yet they have no means against us; is this not an advantage on our part?"

"Now, even though we are trapped in the Dead Swamp, it is also an advantage."

"When it comes to understanding the Death Sea, no one in this world knows better than we do."

"Moreover, we strike unexpectedly, Qing Ran also has no significant means against us."

"The reason for our failure last time was because we were outsmarted by Qing Ran."

"But the next time will be different."

"With our stronghold in the Dead Swamp, we can carry out small-scale raids, snatch Merit, and under our progressive gain, our army will certainly prevail over the army under the command of the Qingxu enemy!"

"What we need to do is to foresee the enemy’s movements, plan beforehand, and by doing this, achieve recurrent minor victories."

"Using these continuous minor victories to increase our chances of ultimate success."

Fei Lie asked someone to bring a map, and he marked twelve secret paths on it.

"Your Majesty, I believe these twelve locations are likely routes where Nanli might transport Merit or escort souls."

"We should prepare early, set up the hidden paths, and then wait for the right moment to strike!"

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Eventually, after Fei Lie’s persuasion, Feng Qiwu reluctantly agreed.

Since there’s nothing else to do, might as well take a chance with a few exploratory moves.

Surprisingly, the result was brilliant; Nanli was indeed unaware of these twelve secret paths, three of which played a role in their successful raids, seizing a large amount of Merit.

Although they didn’t kill any enemy troops, they did snatch a significant amount of cultivation resources.

Fei Lie’s position under Feng Qiwu rose tremendously, on par with Sha Jingye and Shu Wanli.

A year slowly passed, and aside from one minor mistake, Fei Lie’s nine raids were all great victories.

The repeated victories gradually built up Fei Lie’s reputation, and by the end of the year, Feng Qiwu formally appointed him as a General on the same level as Sha Jingye and Shu Wanli.

Feng Qiwu laughed and said: "Having Fei Lie is like having an extra arm!"

The atmosphere in Wutong City is now excellent, as the acquisition of massive cultivation resources has boosted everyone’s confidence in defeating the cultivators of Nanli.

A vibrant scene full of vitality and flourishing life.

Meanwhile in the Northern Territory, Ji Dang sat in his dragon carriage, catching a snowflake flying from outside and softly asked, "You mean to say Feng Qiwu has won several times in the south?"

Biyou Dragon Girl flipped through the war report, "That’s what the report says."

"It’s reported that Qingxu was enraged and has demoted Qing Ran from General to Deputy General."

"Qing Ran, in order to appease Qingxu’s anger, knelt before the Death Sea for seven days before he was allowed to leave."

"But strangely, even though Feng Qiwu has won several major victories, they only gained a significant amount of Merit and souls, without causing substantial harm to Qingxu’s troops."

Ji Dang laughed: "It seems like Qingxu is annoyed by Feng Qiwu; Feng Qiwu’s end is near."

Biyou Dragon Girl handed a glass of wine to Ji Dang, "Are you suggesting these minor victories are a bait Qingxu set for Feng Qiwu?"

Ji Dang said: "Feng Qiwu is ultimately too weak; not even a match for the Master of the Mortal World from three hundred years ago, how could he possibly win against Qingxu who can be called a hegemon in the Eight Kings Chaos era?"

"This brings a familiar notion to my mind, it must be the sister of Yan Shiyin arriving."

Biyou Dragon Girl said, "Should we not warn Feng Qiwu to be cautious? After all, him restraining Qingxu benefits us greatly."

Ji Dang shook his head, "You can’t awaken someone who is submerged in a dream as sweet as honey; who would want to wake up?"

"Feng Qiwu carries too many burdens, and now that he has a hope of victory, how could he possibly want to wake up?"

"As Qingxu begins to make moves, we cannot remain idle; it is time to deal with the Snow Wolf Lord."

"Let’s call Li Chonghuan back."

"In the Eight Kings Chaos, a king must fall for true kingship to be established."

"This time, it’s a race to see whether his plan to kill the king is faster or my plan is more ingenious."

"Those who have authority are not ordinary; to kill a king, one must have both the patience of a fisherman and the decisiveness of a wolf."

Seven years later.

The entire Fengdu is constantly enveloped in suspicion.

Everyone walks with extreme caution, fearing to inadvertently attract the attention of the Shadow Guards, leading to fruitless interrogations.

And all of this is thanks to Qing Ran.

As the leader of the Shadow Guards, Qing Ran, due to his repeated failures, has lost too much trust from Chen Qing.

Thus, Qing Ran became more violent and tyrannical, always suspicious.

Towards his subordinates, he has become even more demanding, obsessing over every minor mistake.

And all these changes in Qing Ran are owed to that strategist under Feng Qiwu’s command, Fei Lie, who has risen to fame in recent years.

Qing Ran and Fei Lie have clashed several times, nearly always resulting in defeat with only a few minor victories.

Despite the ingenious strategies, it was always just short of success.