Time flowed on, and three days passed in the blink of an eye. Di Xin personally led a mighty force of one hundred thousand elite Imperial Guards toward Western Qi.
On the march, Di Xin did not ride in his imperial carriage as usual. Instead, he rode a divine black steed, clad in dazzling golden armor and carrying the Human Emperor Sword at his waist, looking exceptionally heroic.
Daji, Bai Jie, and the other woman accompanied him and attended to his needs.
Along the way, the common people saw the Human Emperor's procession and knelt by the roadside, calling out blessings for the Human Emperor's peace.
Di Xin's gaze swept over these devout subjects by the roadside, and his resolve to unify the Great Wilderness and create an age of prosperity grew even firmer.
When the army reached Sishui Pass, Wen Zhong and the others had already led their troops to welcome them outside the pass.
"Your old subject respectfully welcomes Your Majesty!" Wen Zhong bowed. Behind him, Zhang Guifang, the Four Generals of Mo, and the other commanders all knelt in unison.
Di Xin dismounted and helped Wen Zhong to his feet. "Grand Tutor, you've worked hard. How is the situation in Western Qi recently?"
Wen Zhong reported, "Ji Chang has withdrawn his forces and is defending Western Qi City. The immortals of the Chan School have set up a Great Formation outside the city. They should be planning to make one final stand."
Di Xin sneered. "They're merely struggling at death's door. Pass down my decree: establish camp and fortifications. Tomorrow, I will personally lead the troops to break their formation."
At the same time, the Eastern Army, under the command of Yuan Hong and Yang Jian, launched its general assault as well, completely routing the main force