Han Rong Learns of the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation, Han Rong's Shock and Doubts!

Sishui Pass.

As Martial King Huang Feihu led an army of fifty thousand toward Sishui Pass, Sishui Pass's commander Han Rong, deputy general Yu Hua, and numerous other generals waited quietly at the pass.

Just then, a vast, dark mass of troops swiftly approached from afar.

Han Rong, Yu Hua, and the other generals were cultivators; they spotted Martial King Huang Feihu from a great distance.

Han Rong said, "They're here!"

Before long, Martial King Huang Feihu arrived at Sishui Pass with his army of fifty thousand.

Han Rong, deputy general Yu Hua, and the other generals came before the Martial King and respectfully bowed.

"This subordinate, Han Rong, commander of Sishui Pass, leads the generals under his command in paying respects to Martial King!"

Martial King Huang Feihu said, "Commander Han and all generals, rise."

Han Rong said, "Martial King, this subordinate has prepared a place for the army to encamp southwest of Sishui Pass."

"Please accompany this subordinate to the Commander's Residence first. This subordinate will arrange for men to lead Martial King's army to the encampment."

Martial King Huang Feihu said, "Good. I'll trouble Commander Han, then."

Han Rong said, "Yu Hua, immediately lead the troops under Marshal Martial King to the army encampment southwest of Sishui Pass."

Yu Hua respectfully replied, "Yes, Commander!"

Martial King Huang Feihu said, "Huang Ming, Zhou Ji, Long Huan, Xiao Yin, lead the army and follow General Yu Hua to the army encampment."

The four generals Huang Ming, Zhou Ji, Long Huan, and Xiao Yin respectfully answered, "Yes, Marshal!"

Afterward, the army of fifty thousand followed Yu Hua toward the encampment southwest of Sishui Pass.

After watching the army depart, Han Rong said, "Marshal Martial King, please accompany this subordinate to the Sishui Pass Commander's Residence!"

Martial King Huang Feihu said, "All right!"

With that, Han Rong led Martial King Huang Feihu toward the Sishui Pass Commander's Residence.

Han Rong and Martial King Huang Feihu arrived at the reception hall of the Commander's Residence.

Once Han Rong and Martial King Huang Feihu had both taken their seats, servants from the Commander's Residence brought them tea.

At that moment, only Han Rong and Martial King Huang Feihu were in the reception hall.

Looking at Martial King Huang Feihu, Han Rong asked in puzzlement, "Martial King, this subordinate has a question and hopes Martial King can clear up his confusion."

Martial King Huang Feihu said, "Commander Han, what is your question?"

Han Rong said, "As the Grand Marshal of the Great Shang Dynasty's armies, Martial King has guarded Chaoge's safety all year round."

"Why would His Majesty the Human Emperor send Martial King to Sishui Pass with fifty thousand troops?"

"And after you leave, who will be responsible for holding down Chaoge City and guarding its safety?"

Having voiced the doubts in his heart, Han Rong looked at Martial King Huang Feihu.

Martial King Huang Feihu knew that Han Rong, Sishui Pass's commander, deputy general Yu Hua, and the other generals were all utterly loyal to the Great Shang Dynasty.

Martial King Huang Feihu decided to tell Han Rong about the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation.

Before he departed, however, Di Xin had told Martial King Huang Feihu that generals such as Han Rong and Yu Hua were worthy of trust.

Thus, after pondering for a moment, Martial King Huang Feihu said, "Commander Han, His Majesty the Human Emperor personally ordered me to lead fifty thousand troops to Sishui Pass this time."

"Because the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation is at hand, Sishui Pass will soon become a battleground contested by two powers!"

Upon hearing this, Han Rong's eyes widened so much that they nearly popped from their sockets.

Han Rong shot to his feet in shock and cried out, "What???"

"The Investiture of the Gods Tribulation is at hand? Sishui Pass is about to become a crucial pass fought over in a great war between two powers???"

Han Rong asked skeptically, "Martial King, are you sure everything you said is true???"

Martial King Huang Feihu's expression turned solemn. "Commander Han, do I look as though I'm joking?"

"Of course it is all true. And it will not be only Sishui Pass—every other border pass will also become a battleground contested in the great war!"

At that moment, Han Rong was utterly shaken by Martial King Huang Feihu's words.

Still somewhat unable to believe it, Han Rong asked, "Martial King, the two sides you mentioned?"

"Other than the Great Shang Dynasty, which side is the other one???"

Martial King Huang Feihu said, "The Great Zhou Dynasty!"

Han Rong said in astonishment, "The Great Zhou Dynasty? How has this subordinate never heard of such a dynasty?"

"Could it be a dynasty from one of the other continents, seeking to wage war against the Great Shang Dynasty?"

As a cultivator, Han Rong naturally knew of the four great continents of the Primordial World.

Moreover, the Primordial World was boundless in size. Within the Primordial World, aside from the sects of the Heavenly Dao Saints, the various dynastic and sectarian powers were as numerous as the hairs on an ox!

Han Rong said, "Even if the dynastic powers of the other continents wished to attack the Great Shang Dynasty, our Great Shang Dynasty has strong soldiers, sturdy horses, flourishing national strength, and a vast population!

"Moreover, our Great Shang Dynasty has countless ties to the sects of the Heavenly Dao Saints.

"If the dynastic powers of the other continents wish to attack the Great Shang Dynasty, they will have to weigh the matter carefully!"

King Wucheng, Huang Feihu, shook his head. "Commander Han, it is not the dynastic powers of the other continents!

"It is Western Qi, which borders the Great Shang Dynasty!"

When Han Rong heard Huang Feihu say it was Western Qi, he simply could not believe it.

"What? King Wucheng, are you saying Western Qi???

"Western Qi, where the Western Count Ji Chang resides?"

King Wucheng, Huang Feihu, nodded. "That is right!

"Ji Chang openly established the Great Zhou Dynasty in Haojing, the capital of Western Qi!"

Han Rong hurriedly said, "King Wucheng, even if Ji Chang has established the Great Zhou Dynasty, with the strength of the Great Shang Dynasty, we can easily trample the Great Zhou Dynasty founded by Ji Chang flat!"

King Wucheng, Huang Feihu, shook his head. "Commander Han, the matter is not as simple as you imagine.

"Several Heavenly Dao Saint powers stand behind the Great Zhou Dynasty.

"Otherwise, why do you think Ji Chang would dare to openly establish the Great Zhou Dynasty and stand in opposition to the Great Shang Dynasty?"

Hearing Huang Feihu's words, Han Rong was even more shocked!

At present, there were only a handful of Heavenly Dao Saint sects in the Primordial World.

And several Heavenly Dao Saint powers were supporting Western Qi?

For a time, Han Rong was stunned beyond measure.

After a moment, Han Rong said, "King Wucheng, when do you think the Great Zhou Dynasty will launch a great war against Sishui Pass?"

King Wucheng, Huang Feihu, shook his head and said, "At present, I also cannot determine when the Great Zhou Dynasty will launch a great war against Sishui Pass!"

Han Rong said, "King Wucheng, even if we cannot determine the time, we must still prepare countermeasures to guard against a sudden attack by the Great Zhou Dynasty!"

King Wucheng, Huang Feihu, nodded. "Indeed."

After pondering for a moment, King Wucheng, Huang Feihu, spoke:

"Commander Han, we must dispatch more elite spies to secretly patrol the border region where Great Shang meets Great Shang.

"The moment they discover anything suspicious, they must report it swiftly.

"That way, we will have ample time to arrange our countermeasures!"

Han Rong nodded. "Yes, King Wucheng!"