Cultivation Simulator: Starting From The Empress' Palace

[Do you want to start the Immortal Cultivation Simulator?]

”Yes”

[Day 193 of the Great Turmoil: Upon reaching Anchang Plain, you were ambushed by Loulan’s iron cavalry. Since you had just arrived and weren’t prepared, the army was instantly thrown into disarray by Loulan’s cavalry, suffering heavy losses.]

[Day 194: Witnessing the terror of Loulan’s cavalry, generals suggested retreating to the city for defense. Yet, you forcefully opposed the consensus, choosing to camp on Anchang Plain.]

[Day 195: Buoyed by the first day’s victory and your decision to camp on the plain, Loulan’s General Ling Zhi underestimated you. That afternoon, he dispatched fifty thousand cavalry and one hundred thousand infantry to assault your camp.

He soon witnessed the power of the Red Sun Cannon; the sound of the cannon startled the horses, causing chaos among the enemy cavalry, who then dispersed wildly. You led a counterattack, heavily defeating Ling Zhi and capturing three thousand warhorses.]

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[Day 198: You learned that the Eldest Princess was still alive in Ao County, and the enemy forces also moved to besiege Ao County.

You led troops there, engaging Loulan’s main forces for the first time. Thanks to the power of the Red Sun Cannon, the enemy was so terrified that they hastily retreated, striking the gong to withdraw. You rescued the Eldest Princess.

The Eldest Princess pleaded for you to save her subordinate Wei Ying, expressing willingness to pay any price, and gave you a Red Sun Bell, informing you that collecting four Red Sun Bells could reveal the location of the Nan Zhou Treasure.]

[Day 200: You reclaimed three cities occupied by Loulan consecutively.]

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[Day 203: You advanced with unstoppable momentum, pushing Loulan’s army across the Yao River.]

[Day 204: While you were crossing the river, Loulan forces attempted to stop you, breaking the ice on the river’s surface, slowing your crossing.]

[Simulation ends: You may retain one of the following options.]

[1: Ten days of martial arts experience.]

[2: Ten days of Heart Method Realm experience.]

[3: Ten days of combat experience.]

Without hesitation, Chen Mo chose the second option.

”I didn’t expect the last Red Sun Bell to be in the Eldest Princess’s hands.” After reviewing the simulation content, Chen Mo was somewhat surprised.

Yet upon reflection, it was somewhat expected.

After the previous dynasty’s fall of Nan Zhou, naturally, their treasures were collected into its own National Treasury.

And the Great Song inherited the previous dynasty’s legacy, making these Nan Zhou treasures the private property of the Great Song Imperial Family.

Zhao Qianyi, being a princess of Great Song, was even titled Eldest Princess by the Late Emperor, so obtaining a Red Sun Bell isn’t surprising.

Thinking of this, Chen Mo quickly summoned Gao Zheng.

”Sir, you called for me?” Gao Zheng asked, wrapped tightly in a fur coat.

”What lies ahead?” Chen Mo asked.

”It’s Anchang Plain. Beyond it is Anchang City. Reports indicate Anyang City remains in our hands, making it feasible, in my opinion, to pass Anchang Plain and garrison in Anchang City.”

To Gao Zheng, in such cold weather, setting camp inside the city seemed wise.

”Scouts? That scout has been bribed and betrayed by the Desolate Kingdom...”

Thinking of the simulation, the Desolate Kingdom’s cavalry showing up on Anchang Plain indicated that Anchang City had already fallen to the Desolate Kingdom, meaning the scout had lied.

Chen Mo furrowed his brow: ”Send orders to halt the army’s advance and have all military leaders meet me.”

”The scout betrayed us?” Gao Zheng trembled slightly, quite surprised, though curious about how Chen Mo knew. Having been by his side for so long, he knew if it was something he should know, Chen Mo would have told him. If not, then it was beyond him.

”Yes.” Gao Zheng respectfully acknowledged and then withdrew.

...

At a low-lying area on Anchang Plain, tens of thousands of cavalry were ready and waiting.

If Chen Mo were here, he would notice these cavalrymen were all clad in a chilling silver-white armor that gleamed faintly, all of them treasures without a doubt.

Though heavy looking, the weight on the horses was manageable for the warhorses.

Moreover, their horses were also wrapped in heavy armor, appearing strong and agile.

These were Ling Zhi’s heavy cavalry, each soldier carefully selected, with every individual’s ability rated Seventh Grade or above.

The armor they wore was also of the Profound Tier, a treasure.

This heavy cavalry had a majestic name, the Dragon Oath Guard.

It was specially formed to counter the Celestial Dragon Army stationed at Tiger Prison Pass.

Creating such a cavalry was extremely expensive and required precise conditions.

Thus, the Dragon Oath Guard, despite being established for years, had fewer than thirty thousand members.

Yue Yuxi ordered Ling Zhi to properly receive Chen Mo, and Ling Zhi wouldn’t disappoint the king, mobilizing the Dragon Oath Guard to give Chen Mo a forceful welcome.

”General, they should have arrived by now, but there’s no report from our men. Could it be that our plan has been discovered?” A strong and agile man jumped down from a height, speaking to Ling Zhi.

Ling Zhi also frowned.

It shouldn’t have been.

Because that man had fallen under the priest’s Charm Skill.

Under the Charm Skill, one would wholeheartedly obey the master’s command, even if it meant killing one’s own parents without hesitation.

And the Charm Skill was taught directly to the priests by the king.

But exceptions exist in everything.

From what Ling Zhi knew, Chen Mo was no ordinary person, so if he sensed something, it wouldn’t be surprising.

After waiting a bit longer, just as Ling Zhi was about to withdraw his troops, a scout reported from the front.

”Report—”

”General, they’re coming.”

”...”

Hearing this, not just Ling Zhi, but the entire army and even the horses perked up.

Ling Zhi spurred his horse, saying: ”Brothers, follow me in meeting this Great Song War God.”

”Yes.”

...

A light snowfall was descending from the sky, casting a vast expanse of shadows on the plain, dense and seemingly endless, stark against the surrounding whiteness.

Suddenly, the earth shook, snowflakes danced in the air, and from afar, a troop charged toward the dense shadows.