[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t":3,"chapter-living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-63":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Living Among All Heavens, Achieving Immortality Through Merit",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2323631,4545,"Chapter 63: That Scripture Is Useless","living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-63",63,"\u003Cp>“When shooting an arrow, you must be steady.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Jing demonstrated archery to Gu Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recently, Gu Qing prepared to depart; before leaving, he felt there was still something to extract from Guo Jing, so he brought up archery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drawing the bow and nocking an arrow, Gu Qing had learned basic archery from ordinary soldiers in Xiangyang and had a solid foundation; Guo Jing’s archery came from Jebe, the greatest archer in the world. Gu Qing grasped its essence, then used Good Deed Points to memorize this archery technique entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing still remembered the incident when a Mongol archer shot him in the arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing drew back the bow, aimed, and released the string; the arrow pierced the air and struck straight toward the target, embedding itself with a “thwack”—not dead center, but still firmly on the target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You have a natural talent for archery.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Jing praised him after seeing Gu Qing hit the target on the first try.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He considered himself untalented; his current achievements came entirely from diligent practice. Seeing how quickly Gu Qing learned and how deeply he studied, he greatly admired him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see Master Guo’s qi is full and balanced—have you entered the [Yin-Yang Harmony] realm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing’s internal cultivation was already formidable; standing close, he sensed subtle changes in Guo Jing’s energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My master and father-in-law combined their efforts, allowing me to barely enter this realm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Jing seemed embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yin-Yang Harmony internal realm not only strengthens health and prolongs life by healing the body, but also restores qi rapidly—like a ceaseless stream—greatly enhancing combat endurance. This endurance was especially vital for Guo Jing, as it enabled him to better defend Xiangyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing listened and said: “I’ve killed Jinlun Fawang. The Mongols now have no top-tier experts. On our side, we have Ouyang Feng, Huang Yaoshi, Hong Qigong, and tens of thousands of the Beggar’s Sect. Under these conditions, we can’t just stay on the defensive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now is the time to press the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Mongol troops are well-equipped and well-supplied—it won’t be easy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Jing spoke of battlefield tactics and the limitations of martial masters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In The Return of the Condor Heroes, Huang Yaoshi, Zhou Botong, and the Southern Emperor were once surrounded by Mongol armies; even Zhou Botong was hit by three arrows in the chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, no matter how many martial masters we have, they cannot outweigh the tide of battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s not how you fight!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing took the bow and arrow and said: “Let me show you how it’s done.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing mounted his horse, armed with bow and arrows, and headed toward Dengzhou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dengzhou was over a hundred miles from Xiangyang, with many Mongol light cavalry along the way. Gu Qing rode out and returned at dusk, carrying a cloth sack filled with Mongol ears—he had killed thirteen Mongols with his bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thirteen men? It’s a drop in the bucket—it won’t make a difference.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Jing said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing returned on his own; the next morning, he again strapped on his bow and arrows, rode out, and returned at dusk—this time killing over fifty Mongols.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martial masters could easily take lives, but assassinations usually required close proximity. Mongols traveled in groups, were fiercely aggressive, and when one was killed, their fury only intensified—making escape difficult for martial masters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with archery, Gu Qing faced no assassination cost: if he killed, good; if not, the Mongols couldn’t touch him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For several consecutive days, Gu Qing grew increasingly skilled with his bow, aided by reports from the Martial Alliance members nearby—he killed nearly a hundred each day. For about half a month, he rose early and returned late. Then one day, he did not return even after sunset. Guo Jing worried Gu Qing had fallen into a Mongol trap, when a urgent report arrived from the Martial Alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing had reached Dengzhou City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The city gates of Dengzhou were tightly shut; after Gu Qing scaled the walls and killed several men, Mongol morale collapsed. The entire garrison mutinied and fled south to Nanyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dengzhou City had been reclaimed by Gu Qing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He killed over a thousand Mongols in these past days. Even hiding behind walls couldn’t save them—their morale naturally shattered.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Rong, though aware Dengzhou’s garrison was small, still gasped at the news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the Martial Alliance gathering at Lu Family Manor, the Alliance had begun covert assassinations behind enemy lines—especially the Quanzhen Sect and the Beggar’s Sect, who had targeted enemy officers and soldiers, causing widespread disruption. But those operations were always selective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing’s killings, however, were indiscriminate: if he encountered someone, he shot them—without hesitation. This reminded Huang Rong of Gu Qing’s earlier claim that he should be the Martial Alliance’s leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing indeed had a violent nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his methods were highly effective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can’t possibly imitate the way he fights.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Jing sighed bitterly. Raised among the Mongols, he could never carry out such indiscriminate killings. He added: “My master and father-in-law are both masters of great dignity—they would never use their martial prowess to kill so recklessly… Only Ouyang Feng could act like this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Rong shook her head slightly and said: “He’s not showing you how to fight—he’s showing the entire martial world. The Mongols are strong and ruthless in slaughter; every martial guest who joined the Alliance carries a deep resentment. Gu Qing’s method works—and now the Alliance will naturally copy it and carry it forward.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragon and Elephant General Wisdom Skill had become semi-public in Xiangyang, and many martial guests were practicing it. Among the martial world, there were also skilled archers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, martial artists could extrapolate from one example. Gu Qing’s method, at its core, was simply this: kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Dunru arrived from outside, holding a letter, and said: “A peace petition has arrived from Nanyang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Genghis Khan’s military doctrine stated: advance when advantageous, strike hard when the tide turns, halt when disadvantageous, and wait for the right moment. Gu Qing’s unrestrained archery killings left the Mongols with no countermeasures—hence their preemptive plea for peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Jing, well-versed in Mongol tactics, glanced at the letter and tossed it casually onto the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whether they can make peace is no longer up to them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Jing sighed. Even his own consent was no longer required for peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the Hero Gathering, Gu Qing had proposed a “Cold Arrow Campaign”—mobilizing martial artists to kill Mongols. Now, through his own actions, he had proven its feasibility. The Cold Arrow Campaign would only grow hotter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reclaiming Dengzhou, Gu Qing arranged a cart, loaded Xiaolongnu and Cheng Ying aboard, bid farewell to Guo Jing and Huang Rong, and departed Dengzhou toward Songshan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why are we going to Songshan?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Ying asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To ward off disaster, pray for blessings, and dispel our karmic sins.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every night recently, Cheng Ying quietly recited sutras for warding off disaster and praying for blessings, fearing Gu Qing’s killings would bring retribution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Ying did not know that Gu Qing’s killings earned him Good Deed Points instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Songshan has a Shaolin Temple—its monks possess profound Buddhist teachings. Surely they can absolve me of my sins.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing said nonsensically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why don’t you recite the Daoist Scripture of the Supreme Mystery for Dispelling Disaster and Protecting Life?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice suddenly came, questioning Gu Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That scripture is useless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing answered offhandedly, turned toward the voice, and saw an old Daoist priest sitting by the roadside, frowning at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing’s face fell when he saw the priest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Qiu Chuji—Gu Qing’s master’s master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Already deliberately avoiding bed scenes, still censored…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1283,"2026-06-20T17:04:26.501Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","484c85a3e4ee9743b1403826ef5611f782ba31f2f42713ef9bb8e1f4dfdb3955","living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-64","living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-62",449,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fliving-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-cover.jpg"]