"Seriously? Of all times, the Northern Di army had to descend on Central State City now?"
Hearing the system announcement aimed at all Otherworlders within "a three-thousand-li radius centered on Central State City," Jian Shang wanted to stomp his feet and curse his mother.
This meant he had to remain in Central State City and could not leave—unless he was willing to give up his status as a Subordinate Eighth Rank Junior Commandant and his Fruition Rank, then be wanted throughout the Great Qin Empire. From then on, he would have to find his own logistical supplies, unable to purchase them from Great Qin cities; even his troops would have to be recruited by himself, since Great Qin military camps would not provide soldiers. There were many other drawbacks as well.
In short, for the time being, any Otherworlder who wished to contend for the world and accomplish something could not leave the Great Qin Empire, which sought to unite all under heaven.
At that thought, much of the excitement brought by his surging strength instantly faded. Jian Shang did not bother testing his power and hurried downstairs toward the council hall.
"My lord! Something terrible has happened!"
When Jian Shang arrived at the council hall, Jiang Sheng, Ma Qiang, Gao Gong, and all the other generals had gathered there, craning their necks in anticipation, every face filled with anxiety.
The instant Jian Shang appeared, Shi Ji, who was in charge of intelligence, was the first to cry out in considerable panic.
"Sit. Haste breeds chaos!"
Jian Shang forcibly suppressed the turmoil in his heart, slowly walked to the grand chair and sat down, then waved for the generals to take their seats.
The generals all looked anxiously at Jian Shang, wanting to speak but holding back. In the end,