Setting a Trap

Shang Dynasty.

Chaoge.

Soon, word spread that Imperial Advisor Shen Gongbao had been ambushed and left gravely wounded, on the brink of death!

Good news stayed close; bad news traveled a thousand miles!

Even King Zhou and Shen Gongbao himself thought the news was spreading far too quickly!

In a very short time, Xiqi, Dongyi, and the various feudal lords had all received the news, as had the Immortals.

Dongyi had wanted to make a move, but some time ago, Shen Gongbao's scheme of sending Su Hu into battle had damaged their fighting strength. It would be impossible for them to recover in less than seven or eight years!

So they were essentially eager to act, but powerless to do so!

They simply sent a few scouts and assassins, instructing them to act as circumstances allowed.

However, under Shen Gongbao's arrangements, the moment these people crossed the border and entered territory under Shang control, they were spotted by King Zhou's men!

King Zhou still commanded considerable authority throughout the Shang Dynasty.

In the past, when he issued decrees, they often weren't fully carried out by his subordinates.

But things were different now!

Now his word was law. Both Shang officials and ordinary people saw him as a good emperor who had turned over a new leaf!

So this matter was quickly put into effect!

However, because they didn't want to alert the enemy so soon, the Shang agents lying in wait didn't act in haste.

Since they had already cast their net, Shen Gongbao certainly wasn't content to catch only a few minnows!

Above the heavens.

Jade Purity Palace.

Lin Chuan smiled. "That guy's always full of clever schemes. Looks like the Chan Sect and Xiqi are both going to take a hard fall this time!"

Zhao Gongming was sitting