Great Wei's Capital.
Inside Yangxin Hall.
As the official's voice rang out, the Female Emperor could not help looking startled.
"A natural disaster?"
Ji Ling was somewhat astonished. Great Wei's national fortune now flourished like a dragon. How could there be a natural disaster?
She looked toward him, her eyes filled with curiosity.
"What natural disaster?"
Ji Ling asked.
"Your Majesty, a quarter of an hour ago, the Heaven-Watching Bureau detected an unidentified ball of lightning in the Northwestern Wasteland. It shattered a hundred li of mountains and rivers. A second unidentified ball of lightning then appeared, destroying three hundred li of mountains and rivers."
"The affected area was immense, equivalent to a full-force strike from a second-rank martial cultivator."
The official spoke, giving his report.
"The Northwestern Wasteland?"
Hearing this, Ji Ling first breathed a sigh of relief. If it had happened in one of the prefectures or commanderies, never mind three hundred li-even thirty li would have meant countless casualties.
If it was in the wasteland, the problem was not quite so serious.
"Your Majesty, we do not know precisely what happened either. The Heaven-Watching Bureau detected this scene, but the details remain unclear. We ask that Your Majesty order a thorough investigation."
The official spoke. Who knew whether it was a natural disaster? The Heaven-Watching Bureau was responsible for watching for natural disasters or major events within Great Wei's borders. The destruction of a hundred li of mountains and rivers would certainly draw its attention.
Naturally, they had come to report it immediately.
"Pass on my command. Have the Duke of Lu lead thirty thousand elite troops to investigate and seal off the area. Within four hours, I want to know what happened."
Ji Ling spoke, issuing an imperial edict.
At that very moment.
In the northwest.