Xiqi

Hearing Di Xing issue the imperial decree, the assembled court officials in the hall bowed one after another in response:

"As you command!"

Very soon, the Shang Dynasty army set out, first marching to subjugate the Northwest Kingdom.

In just a few months, the Northwest Kingdom was pacified.

Next came the Southern Miao Barbarians, who were likewise forced back step by step beneath the iron hooves of the Shang army, and in the end had no choice but to submit.

Everything was within Di Xin's expectations.

However, what Di Xing had never expected was that when it came time to deal with Xiqi, the situation changed.

Xiqi's army was far stronger than those of the Northwest Kingdom and the Southern Miao Barbarians.

Well-equipped and well-trained.

"Report!"

"Our forces at the front have encountered a Xiqi ambush and suffered heavy losses!"

"Report!"

"Immortals have appeared in Xiqi's army and are casting spells. Our forces cannot withstand them!"

"Report!"

"The front-line general has died in battle, and morale has collapsed!"

"..."

One defeat report after another reached Chaoge.

After hearing these battle reports, Di Xin's expression grew extremely grave.

Originally, he had thought he could take Xiqi with the ease of turning over his hand.

Yet he had not expected such a change to arise.

"Hmph!"

"Trash! All of them are trash!"

"A mere Xiqi dares to oppose this king?"

Seeing Di Xing fly into anger, all the court officials in the hall fell silent as cicadas in winter.

At this moment, Di Xing slowly rose to his feet, cold light flickering in his eyes as he said sternly:

"Pass down my decree. This king will personally lead the expedition!"

"I would like to see just what sort of ability Ji Fa and the others of Xiqi truly have!"

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