"Woosh!" Another piercing sound rang out.
A sharp arrow flew past everyone's eyes at the speed of lightning. Then, it landed on the target once again. As the sharp arrow landed, another white feather arrow broke into two.
"Bada!"
A soul-shaking sound rang out.
This arrow was naturally shot by Fang Zhengzhi. As for the broken white feather arrow on the ground, it was naturally Princess Shan Yu's white feather arrow.
However, the speed at which this happened was too fast.
Before the crowd had even recovered from the shock of the first arrow, it happened once again.
If one's soul could tremble, then, everyone present was trembling at this moment. General Tai's eyeballs almost fell to the ground.
Bright red veins filled his eyeballs.
"Hit again?!"
If the first arrow was a coincidence, then, what about this arrow?
Was it still a coincidence?
This was a question that didn't require much thought. However, such a simple and clear question caused him to be unwilling to believe it.
"No way, this kid can't possibly have such archery skills. He is only a spy …"
Similarly unwilling to believe was General Mu beside him, as well as the five hundred Silver Horned Wolf Cavalry soldiers who were rooted to the ground not too far away.
Fifteen minutes ago, when they saw Fang Zhengzhi, other than disdain, all they could feel was mockery.
However, now, when they looked at Fang Zhengzhi again.
They were already somewhat shocked.
"What accurate archery skills!"
This was the only thought that flashed through their minds.
In the Southern Mountain Range, absolute power was revered.
Amongst them, archery was the best. After all, the terrain of the Southern Mountain Range was complex and the living environment was harsh. This also caused the tribes to fight for territory.
However, battles between the tribes couldn't be carried out in the open.
Most of them were ambushes and long distance shooting.
Hence. To survive in a place like the Southern Mountain Range, archery was the most basic survival skill. It was also an essential survival skill for a powerful person.
"He … can actually do this?" Princess Shan Yu's expression was completely frozen.
As one of the elites of the younger generation in the Southern Mountain Range. The undisputed number one archery skill. To be able to be called number one in a place where power was revered.
That would really be number one.
Fang Zhengzhi's arrow was not particularly magnificent. In fact, it was so ordinary that it seemed ordinary. However … However, he used the simplest and most common method to hit her arrow.
If Princess Shan Yu was willing.
Of course, she could have done the same. However, she had been careless and underestimated her opponent. When she knew that Fang Zhengzhi had three arrows that missed the bullseye, she had not expected this to happen.
"Shameless!" This was the only word Princess Shan Yu could use to describe Fang Zhengzhi's actions.
Because apart from these words, she really couldn't find another word to express her current anger and unwillingness.
Two arrows. He had shot two of his arrows.
In that case … Looking at the results, he had hit 28 targets. Including the special reward for finishing first, he had hit 29 targets. However, Fang Zhengzhi had already hit 29 targets. It was a draw.
Most importantly, Fang Zhengzhi still had an arrow in his hand.
If Fang Zhengzhi shot another arrow, he would lose one of his arrows.
Then, the result would be Fang Zhengzhi hitting 30 targets. And she only had a pitiful 27 arrows.
Out of 30 arrows, 27 had hit the bullseye. Three arrows were outside the bullseye. Her 27 arrows were in the bullseye. No matter what, she could not win against Fang Zhengzhi.
Damn it!
Fang Zhengzhi naturally knew what Princess Shan Yu was thinking. However, he still flashed what he thought was a bright and friendly smile at Princess Shan Yu. Then, he tried his best to wave his hands.
In Princess Shan Yu's eyes, this was undoubtedly the greatest mockery.
Fang Zhengzhi ignored Princess Shan Yu. Instead, he once again pulled the light bow in his hand into a full moon.
Everyone's gaze was tightly locked onto the sharp arrow in Fang Zhengzhi's hand.
Including Princess Shan Yu.
At this moment, everyone's breathing. Almost completely stopped.
Because, they all knew that if Fang Zhengzhi's arrow hit the white feather arrow, then, it would mean that Princess Shan Yu was going to lose this round of competition.
"Woosh!"
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the third arrow shot out with the wind. It brought with it a piercing sound. The arrow vibrated lightly in the air, drawing a beautiful arc in the air.
"Dong!"
The entire crowd was silent.
Everyone looked towards the target.
Without any hesitation, the third arrow hit the bullseye.
However …
Unfortunately, it didn't hit the white feather arrow.
That was like a lonely arrow. It had a kind of arrogance and coldness. It didn't bother to knock the white feather arrow off the wall. Instead, it quietly stayed on the target, enjoying its solitude.
Fang Zhengzhi was also very lonely at this moment. Like a small boat in a storm, he allowed the storm to attack him, quietly standing on the surface of the sea.
Silence.
No one said a word.
Even though Fang Zhengzhi's arrow didn't hit Princess Shan Yu's white arrow, but, according to what Princess Shan Yu said, based on the number of arrows on the target, as long as Fang Zhengzhi's arrow landed on the target, he would actually win.
But, would Princess Shan Yu admit defeat?
"Damn it, I missed!"
Fang Zhengzhi cursed. Then, with an expression of regret, he smashed the light bow in his hand onto the ground. With a crack, it instantly broke into two.
Immediately after, his expression became extremely sorrowful as he looked towards Princess Shan Yu with a bitter expression.
"Can this … be considered a draw?" As Fang Zhengzhi spoke, he pointed at the three arrows on the target.
"Draw?!"
All of the soldiers looked at each other, their faces filled with confusion.
On the other hand, General Tai and General Mu couldn't understand at all. They didn't understand why Fang Zhengzhi would call this a draw when he had clearly already won.
Is this guy stupid?
"You want to tie with me?" Princess Shan Yu was slightly shocked.
"Yes, I hit a total of thirty arrows. However, only twenty-seven arrows hit the bullseye. Three arrows were outside the bullseye. On the other hand, princess hit twenty-eight arrows. Including the extra arrow, it's twenty-nine arrows. However, there are twenty-eight arrows inside the bullseye. Hence. I was thinking, could princess be magnanimous and count the two arrows outside the bullseye as one arrow inside the bullseye? "Fang Zhengzhi explained with a depressed expression.
Count two arrows outside the bullseye as one arrow inside the bullseye?
When Princess Shan Yu heard this, her eyes instantly lit up. Just as she was about to agree. She felt that this was a little too pretentious.
Hence, she coughed lightly.
"I'm afraid that only three arrows outside the bullseye can match up to one arrow inside the bullseye?"
"Sigh … to think that I am young, talented, and possess exceptional archery skills. It should be the time for me to make a name for myself on the battlefield. Yet, I didn't expect that I wouldn't even be able to repay my parents for raising me up. Instead, I have to die in a foreign land … sad, sad!" When Fang Zhengzhi heard this, he almost burst into tears.
"Alright alright, I see that you are filial. You can be considered a filial son. Even though I won this time, on account of your decent character, I will temporarily spare your life! "When Princess Shan Yu saw Fang Zhengzhi's pitiful expression, she finally waved her hands impatiently.
"Thank you princess!" Fang Zhengzhi stood up to express his gratitude, but didn't kneel.
Princess Shan Yu didn't seem to mind. Instead, she raised her head slightly and gazed at the azure sky. She had an expression as if she was standing on the peak of a mountain seeking defeat.
"Princess' archery skills are unparalleled!"
"Princess is mighty!"
"Princess is kind and benevolent. We are willing to pledge our lives to follow you! "
When the five hundred Silver Horned Wolves heard this, they instantly reacted and cheered loudly.
On the other hand, General Tai's expression darkened. They actually didn't kill this kid? Just as he prepared to say something. General Mu, who was beside him, pulled him back and lightly shook his head.
"This kid is very smart, I'm afraid he is even smarter than we imagined!" General Mu said softly.
"Old wood, why would you praise him? I think that this kid is just a shameless person! As for his archery skills … they can only be considered not bad! "When General Tai heard General Mu's words, his eyes were clearly somewhat unconvinced.
"No, his archery skills are very good. At least, they are better than what they appear on the surface. However, if he wants to live, he can only lose. Furthermore … he can only lose like this! "General Mu shook his head.
"He can only lose? And he has to lose like this? Old wood, don't tell me you are saying that this kid did it on purpose just now? "General Tai's expression was evidently somewhat shocked.
"I don't know. However, he indeed survived, didn't he?" General Mu looked at General Tai.
General Tai didn't speak any further. He only looked at Fang Zhengzhi. He really wanted to see something from Fang Zhengzhi's expression.
In reality, he only saw a raised middle finger.
"Kid … I will definitely chop you to death!"
…
Sagely Mountain City.
An ancient city built on the peak of the tallest mountain in the Southern Mountain Range. It was said that a few thousand years ago, this mountain didn't exist, and the Sagely Mountain City was merely an ordinary city built within the forest.
However, an unforeseen event changed the fate of this ancient city.
That night, flames rose from the ground and completely engulfed the Sagely Mountain City. The sky full of flames lit up the entire Southern Mountain Range. That was a disaster, a disaster that destroyed the heavens and the earth.
A city and the lives of tens of thousands of people ceased to exist.
And just at the most critical moment, a powerful being descended upon this city. With his own strength, he moved the earth in all directions and built a tall mountain.
Finally, the powerful being saved tens of thousands of lives, but he perished under the mountain.
In order to commemorate this powerful being, the people of the Southern Mountain Range named this mountain the Sagely Mountain, and it was worshipped by tens of thousands of people. The ancient city at the peak of the mountain was also renamed the Sagely Mountain City.
It became a sacred place guarded by the Southern Mountain Range Kings.
The Sagely Mountain City was built with sturdy mountain rocks. After generations of maintenance, the rocks of the Sagely Mountain City were almost completely covered in green plants.
It was a green ancient city.
To the east of the ancient city, there was a palace-like building made entirely out of white jade. This was the residence of the Southern Mountain Range Kings.
At this moment, in a room completely covered with animal skins in the palace.
A young man in his thirties was lying on a chair made of animal hide. His skin was tanned, and he wore a luxurious silver animal hide. His boots were covered in golden threads, and two colorful feathers were stuck in his hair. In between the feathers, there was a resplendent blue gem.
"Crown Prince!" An old man dressed in animal skin walked into the room respectfully. He knelt down on one knee in front of the young man on the giant chair and raised his hands high into the air.
"What is it?" The young crown prince looked at the elder, then picked up the fruit on the table and swallowed it. His eyes shone with a faint blue light.
"Princess Shan Yu has sent word that the preparations have been completed. The other two generals have also made arrangements. She asked me to ask you when we should act."
"What's the rush? The cages have already been made. Do you think the beasts in the cages can escape? A hundred thousand soldiers is not enough. I think there are still many troops from the Great Xia on their way. There's no rush. "
"Crown Prince, are you planning to swallow them all? But if you do that, we will be under a lot of pressure. After all, if there are more people, this battle will be difficult. "
"Don't worry, I have already made arrangements. The Great Xia... haha, they have been sitting on the throne for too long. It's time for them to change?" The young crown prince smirked.
"Crown Prince, about Princess Shan Yu..."
"What are you trying to say?"
"I am just a little worried. Princess Shan Yu has the most elite troops of the Southern Mountain Range, 3000 Silver Horned Wolves. Will they..."
"No!"
"I understand. I will take my leave!"
...
The sun slowly set.
In a huge army camp in the Southern Mountain Range.
Fang Zhengzhi had already taken off his animal skin and changed into the symbolic rattan armor of the Southern Mountain Range soldiers. He also wore a tattered straw hat.
If not for the fact that his skin was white and clean, one would have thought that he was the leader of the Southern Mountain Range soldiers.
As for why he was called a leader, it had nothing to do with his position. It was because Fang Zhengzhi had put a piece of animal skin on his shoulder.
He had made up his mind to make a living in the army.
He had to be domineering.
Fang Zhengzhi used this to its fullest.
After all, no one in the history of the Southern Mountain Range army had the guts to pretend to be a leader in the Princess' tent.
Princess Shan Yu lay on the golden beast skin. However, her jet-black eyes glanced at Fang Zhengzhi's body. Her gaze finally landed on the small beast skin on Fang Zhengzhi's shoulder.
"You sure are arrogant. How dare you pretend to be a centurion in front of me? Tell me, who are you? What is your name? What is your motive for joining my army? You can rest assured that without my order, no one will dare to barge into this Princess's account! "
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