True Law as One, Qiu Yan Imparts the Military Path

"The Tiger Commander's Manual?"

With the title clear, the book itself seemed to tremble; unfolded, a torrent of information poured forth.

Strategy, military administration, self-cultivation, celestial phenomena, terrain, camp formations, naval warfare, fire attacks, weaponry, flags and drums, astronomy, calendar, timekeeping, orientation, military formations, medical care, physiognomy...

All-encompassing and ever-changing.

Even Qiu Yan was dazzled by the sheer volume of information in the book, marveling at its breadth and scope, finding it truly remarkable.

"With such complex information, I don't know how to categorize and arrange it to compile a book."

With this thought in mind, he opened his mouth and inhaled, swallowing all sorts of information along with the illusory book. After swallowing, it merged into his consciousness, which he then savored.

"What a fine military treatise! The sentence that just came to mind means that it aims to clearly explain the essence and profound meaning of the works of military sages and others, making them understandable and accessible to ordinary people. It also fills in the gaps in the words of a man named Daguanzi, listing the views of the ancients while also offering his own insights—what a grand ambition! However, while I don't know who Daguanzi is, the military sage... it seems that there are indeed legends of military sages in other Continent, just like in Donghua ..."

With a thought, Qiu Yan's acceptance of information gradually accelerated, and soon he completely absorbed it into his soul, understanding its evolution and changes.

Then, he noticed its flaws.

"Although this book is all-encompassing, many parts are vague, seemingly only partial, unlike the <Discourse on Military Affairs>. Either the Original Edition was incomplete, or crucial sections were torn apart, or it's only a partial work requiring several volumes to be pieced together to reveal its true form. However, with insufficient information, we can only speculate. If we were to obtain one or two more Original Edition volumes, we should be able to discern the clues. After all, although this Military School Original Edition is divided into multiple volumes, there seems to be a consistent thread running through its content."

Qiu Yan himself is the author of a classic text and has a good understanding of the Original Spirit, but he has only come into contact with a limited number of them. His book, "The Essentials of the Military Classics," projects many Original Spirit onto this Sand Battlefield. Each book contains the same content and is relatively complete, but he has only just come into contact with the characteristics of the Original Spirit "Discourse on Military Affairs" and "Tiger Commander's Manual."

Judging from its content, the "Discourse on Military Affairs" should be considered complete. However, the focus of this Military Canon is on discussing the experiences and gains and losses of historical figures. Each chapter is relatively independent, and even if there are omissions, it is difficult for outsiders to discern them.

In comparison, the content of the Tiger Commander's Manual is more coherent. By following the logical flow, it is easy to find obscure and discontinuous parts, thus revealing that it is not a complete text. This is what prompts reflection.

"However, obtaining another Original Spirit might not be too difficult. These two Original Spirit originated from a woman named Fang Jun, but their roots lie with Lu Hu. During our battle, though it was a distant sensing, I still managed to capture some of the four auras he emitted. Two of them are identical to these <Discourse on Military Affairs> and <Lu Hu 'Tiger Commander's Manual>. Presumably, these two Original Edition were also among his spoils of war, given to that woman. Besides these, the other two auras..."

As Qiu Yan pondered, his thoughts gradually became clearer, and he gathered his thoughts together. His return to the Sand Battlefield this time was naturally purposeful, and he would carry it out step by step. Absorbing the two Original Spirit was only the first step.

"Next should be... um?"

With a change of heart, Qiu Yan was about to continue his plan when suddenly a thought struck him. He felt a different kind of emotion emanating from the Original Spirit of the Tiger Commander's Manual, infecting his body and mind!

This emotion is not acquired Postnatal Realm, but rather it is the condensation of the feelings and emotions that the author infused into the work.

This is a feeling of resentment, worry, and indignation. Deep within that feeling lies a desire to turn the tide and change the fate of the nation through hard work, which clearly emerges with the analysis of the Original Spirit.

Qiu Yan's avatar lacked the foundation of Nature Cultivation; his Life Cultivation was merely at the Foundation Establishment. Despite his unwavering will, he was still affected by this emotion due to his physiological instincts, and a sense of sorrow arose in his heart, a feeling of empathy.

But he did not stop it. Instead, he savored it. Eighty years of seclusion in the mountain temple had left his State of Mind calm and detached from human emotions. But to experience Human Path, one cannot avoid emotions. Usually, he would observe from the sidelines with his senses, perceptions, and insights. But now, he was experiencing it firsthand in his heart. Even if it was just influenced by external things, it was still a rare opportunity.

Lost in thought, Qiu Yan immersed himself in the text. After a few breaths, he sighed, "The lifespan of a nation is finite, but its spirit endures, spreading across continents. I wonder if this was what the author of the book truly desired. If the homeland is gone, but the classics remain, I wonder whether it would be a cause for sorrow or joy. Who can truly say what is going on in this world?"

As the thought arose, the two Original Spirit in Qiu Yan's consciousness gradually condensed, eventually transforming into two books that settled in his sea of consciousness and slowly merged.

These two books, obtained from a woman named Fang Jun, were originally locked to a stone statue. Qiu Yan had only been using their power and thoughts to act, but now that the statue has shattered, the two Original Edition paths have been released, and Qiu Yan's consciousness has returned. Only then was he able to comprehend them and integrate them into himself.

After completing these tasks, he released his senses, extending them beyond the whirlwind formed by the spirit of the Ministry.

Outside, the winds were raging, dust filled the air, swords gleamed, soldiers came and went, and battles raged.

The Gravel Soldiers that had been activated and manifested were now completely at a disadvantage. Instead, the Military School strategists used the sand to form Military Momentum, advancing layer by layer, constantly compressing the Gravel Soldiers' positions, and pushing backward, slowly approaching the whirlwind.

At the same time, the tactics, strategies, incentives, and general outlines of the battles used by the participants were revealed one by one, reflected in the whirlwind of their Original Spirit, condensed into light and shadow, gradually accumulated, becoming more and more detailed, and branching out into branches that entered Qiu Yan's heart, supplementing his Military School knowledge and foundation.

The performance of the Military School' families in the battle was also summarized. Information such as their pre-battle command, decisions, and strategies emerged in their minds, were analyzed, and then their rankings were determined, and the situation gradually became clear.

"What is this person planning? He actually activated these sand grains to block our way and directly challenge us? Is he planning to repeat what happened to Lu Hu? But even before Lu Hu gained an absolute advantage, he also used tactics of forming alliances and dividing and weakening us. This person, however, immediately activated the sand grains to attack us after his second return of consciousness! Is there some deeper meaning or scheme behind this?"

Amidst the swirling sand and gravel, Yuchi Leiting held his ground. Before him, the sand and gravel formed soldiers, their Military Momentum. He had already launched a counterattack, thrusting straight into the enemy's center and advancing relentlessly! Victory was already assured!

Because he had all the advantages, he had the leisure to think about these issues and try to find the connection between them. Although he did not understand Qiu Yan's actions and took Lu Hu as a warning, Yuchi Leiting did not actually underestimate Qiu Yan. On the contrary, he paid special attention to him.

After all, Lu Hu had suppressed the enemy on the spot, and Qiu Yan was the one who defeated Lu Hu. Even if he was a newcomer, who would take him lightly? Moreover, the way Qiu Yan defeated Lu Hu seemed quite mysterious, making it difficult to Hard to Sever his background. Anyone with a bit of knowledge would not really regard Qiu Yan as a newcomer.

The term "newbie" that Yuchi Leiting kept using was more of a cover-up, creating an image of someone who was brave but reckless, showcasing his "shallowness" and "arrogance" so that Zhou Meng and others could make their judgment.

As he marched with the troops, he pondered the situation, but Yuchi Leiting's eyes remained fixed on the "whirlwind" not far away, not daring to look away for even a moment.

The others around him had also gained the upper hand and launched a counterattack, pressing closer and closer to Qiu Yan. Judging from their expressions, they all intended to seize the Original Spirit. Of course, Yuchi Leiting would not be willing to lag behind.

"Just now, a tiger's roar came from the whirlwind that was Original Spirit. Similar scenes have occurred many times when Lu Hu and his lover led troops. There must be a connection! Yes, this newcomer obtained two Original Edition from Lu Hu's lover. The original essences were suppressed in the fake body. Now that his consciousness has returned, could it be that he is about to begin comprehending them?"

Thinking of this, Yuchi Leiting's eyes lit up.

"If that's really the case, it is indeed an opportunity. This newcomer, having recently gained the recognition of the Original Edition, can gather dozens of spiritual entities into one body. Moreover, his own talent is extraordinary; he has mastered it in a short time, demonstrating profound knowledge of military strategy, perhaps even surpassing mine. However, the two Original Spirit of Lu Hu's lover haven't actively sought him out. If he were to comprehend them now, it would inevitably consume time and energy. In that case..."

Just as Yuchi Leiting was pondering and planning how to take advantage of Qiu Yan's distraction to try and seize a fragment of the Original Spirit, a sudden change occurred...

Boom!

The whirlwind Original Edition had been enveloped by everyone's gaze suddenly exploded, scattering into countless strands of its Original Spirit that flew out in all directions!

In this way, the minds of all the Military School strategists were drawn to it. They didn't care about Qiu Yan revealing himself or the Military Momentum competition. They all had their own thoughts and issued Military Momentum to chase after him!

But then, with a thought from Qiu Yan, a large portion of them fell to the ground, selecting about thirty people in the crowd and rushing over!

Before these people could react, they were struck by an Original Spirit. The force then traveled through their avatars, reaching their consciousness and spreading outwards, releasing the contents and spirit of the Ministry of Personnel's classic texts.

The person who was hit was first stunned, then revealed a look of ecstatic joy. But before they could process what had happened, their consciousness was overwhelmed by the sudden revelation of the Original Edition content, and they were immersed in understanding and analysis.

Yuchi Leiting and Zhou Meng, among these dozens of people, suddenly had their thoughts interrupted, drawn by the grand information brought by the Original Spirit, and devoted themselves to receiving and comprehending it.

"What... what's going on?" The disciple of the Military School who hadn't been hit stood there dumbfounded.

Just then, Qiu Yan stomped his foot on the ground and called out, "Guardian Spirit, are you watching? Come out and speak." (To be continued...)

ps:  Thanks to "Xing Wu Car" and "Playing Drop Down" for the reward!