When the National War Ended, He Brushed Off His Sleeves and Left; Before the Ninefold Prohibition, a Black Gate Opened

"Oh? Why don't you explain in detail?" Li Kun's spirits lifted as he listened.

"This matter is rather complicated, but since Scholar Qiu has provided such intelligence, we can begin making concrete preparations," Geng Chi said without further modesty, a grave glint in his eyes. "The pursuit of those three subordinate tribes must continue. Following the route Scholar Qiu marked out, we will not enter that dangerous region within the next few days."

"Oh? Continue the pursuit? If there truly is danger, how should it be handled?" Li Kun remained somewhat concerned. No small number of troops had been committed; now that they knew of a potentially enormous risk, how could he feel at ease?

Geng Chi understood such concerns well. His own connections within the army were tangled and complex, and he likewise did not wish to see massive casualties. Yet sometimes, in order to win, one had no choice but to take a slight risk.

However, based on the intelligence currently at hand, the risk they needed to take was already very low. With that thought, Geng Chi organized his thoughts and said, "Your Majesty, these next few days will not be spent merely pursuing them. We must activate every intelligence channel, even summon the court enshrined experts, and investigate what could cause the earth to collapse."

"Investigate the cause?" Li Kun nodded slightly. "Indeed, we should first determine the situation clearly, lest we throw ourselves into disorder. But that earth collapse was astonishing and covered a vast area. So long as the Rouluo people lure the imperial army there, would they not accomplish their goal? I imagine their main force will instead stay away. If so, how can we lure the Rouluo people over and turn the tables upon them?"

"Your servant has considered that as well,"