Primordial Era: Exceptional Comprehension, Destroying Buzhou Mountain at the Start

Chapter 335 The Xuanwu Gate is a hidden place; once built, it transforms into a demon, making it difficult for it to ascend the throne; Shimin kills it.

Speaking of which, Di Xiao is genuinely interested in the families left behind by these powerful figures of the human race. Especially these aristocratic families, which must surely carry on the legacy of these powerful human figures.

These traditions greatly interested Di Xiao.

Thinking this way, he gradually started chatting with Bai Suzhen.

This casual conversation didn't last long before it was abruptly interrupted by a warning bell.

"The sound of an alarm bell?" Di Xiao was startled, then immediately became alert: "Guards, inquire in Chang'an what has happened. Why has the alarm bell for the Tang Dynasty suddenly rung!"

His men rushed off to inquire, while the women in the main hall all adopted serious expressions, their faces filled with vigilance. This was because the alarm bells of the Tang Dynasty were not to be rung lightly.

An alarm bell, an alarm bell—it carries a warning. It is only when the Tang Dynasty faces an extremely great threat, even the danger of annihilation, that this alarm bell will ring.

Wu Meiniang was slightly flustered at this moment. Although years of administration had changed her temperament, she couldn't help but feel flustered when it came to such a big matter as the alarm bell: "Husband, this alarm bell..."

Di Xiao shook his head, completely clueless as well. A somber expression appeared on Bai Suzhen's beautiful face: "I remember the last time the Tang Dynasty sounded the alarm, it seemed to be when the barbarians of Xiniu Hezhou and Nanzhanbuzhou, together with the great demons of Beiju Luzhou, attacked the nine human provinces. Coupled with the chaotic succession to the Tang throne at that time, they had no choice but to sound the alarm. And now what is it?"

Just as Suzhen finished speaking, a figure flew out from the emergency teleportation array of the Yuhang County Prefectural Governor's Mansion.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Di Xiao immediately became solemn: "General! What brings you here...?"

The newcomer was none other than Xue Rengui. His expression was solemn, his brows furrowed, and his expression was filled with an indescribable complexity. Yet, when he looked at Di Xiao, he exclaimed with admiration and gratitude, "Di Xiao, thank you for creating new grain varieties, which allowed our Great Tang Dynasty to overcome this drought. It also ensures that our human race will never suffer famine again."

"General, these are things I should do. But now is not the time to talk about this. The alarm bells of the Tang Dynasty have already rung, what exactly..." Di Xiao asked anxiously, wanting to know the truth.

Xue Rengui shook his head and sighed, his expression indescribably complex: "Southern Jambudvipa, Western Niuhe, and Northern Julu have once again invaded the human race. However, the key figure behind this invasion is... is someone from our Great Tang Dynasty."

"Hiss... The Three Continents have invaded the human race again? And the instigator of the invasion is actually a core member of the Tang Dynasty? This..." Di Xiao became increasingly curious.

"Alas... It's His Majesty's elder brother, the Crown Prince Li Jiancheng. Now he cultivates demonic arts, transforming into the ancient alien insect, Locust Devourer, not only leading countless locust clans but also attracting countless demons and barbarians. He has even instigated rebellions in many dynasties outside the Nine Provinces." Xue Rengui described the matter as very complicated.

"This, this..." Di Xiao was speechless. He understood Li Jiancheng, but this transformation into a locust was completely baffling. However, now was not the time to ask about that: "General, then this time..."

"This signifies your enlistment, your journey to the battlefield, and your command of an army..." Xu Rengui solemnly grasped Di Xiao's shoulder.

The Great Tang Dynasty, Yuhang Prefecture.

Ever since the alarm bells were rung in the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Xiao realized the gravity of the situation. With Xue Rengui's arrival and explanation, Emperor Xiao learned what the Tang Dynasty was about to face.

Even so, Xue Rengui told himself to go to the battlefield and command an army.

"To command an army? Is that appropriate? With my current cultivation level, it's somewhat..." Di Xiao was originally a junior general in the White Tiger Army. Having served in the army for many years, he was very familiar with the system of the Tang Dynasty army.

To command an army independently within the Tang Dynasty requires at least the cultivation level of the Taiyi realm. Currently, Di Xiao is only at the peak of the Golden Immortal realm, so commanding an army is somewhat against the rules.

Xue Rengui sighed softly, seemingly unwilling to do so, but having no other choice: "Alas... Emperor Xiao, it's unavoidable that I've appointed you to command an army this time. The Tang Dynasty faces too many enemies this time. We've deployed all the troops we can, yet there are still countless gaps. Coupled with the drought, the entire Tang Dynasty is severely weakened. Therefore, we can only temporarily select capable individuals to command an army."

"Moreover, this time we need to mobilize the garrison troops from various prefectures and send them directly to the front lines. Otherwise, the Tang Dynasty can't even muster enough soldiers right now."

"It's that serious." Di Xiao hadn't expected the situation to be so dire. They didn't even have enough troops to station on the border.

Based on Di Xiao's understanding of the Tang army, nearly 70% of the Tang's military force was stationed on the four borders to defend against enemy invasions. Of the remaining 30%, 10% was stationed in Chang'an, while the rest were dispersed to various prefectures to suppress local rebellions.

The soldiers who were suppressing the various prefectures were among the weakest in the Tang army. The fact that even these weakest soldiers were being sent to the battlefield underscores the severity of the war.

Di Xiao's expression was solemn, and he didn't think much about it: "I will immediately gather the army of female war goddesses who are suppressing the rebellion in Yuhang County."

"That's good." Xue Rengui nodded, and then Di Xiao gave the order, and Xilin and Wu Meiniang began to take action.

During this brief respite, Di Xiao continued to inquire, "General, could you tell me why so many enemies have invaded this time? Especially this Crown Prince Li Jiancheng, who exactly is he...?"

"Could it be the Xuanwu Gate Incident?" Xiaoqing, who had been silent, suddenly interjected.

These words inevitably created an awkward atmosphere. Bai Suzhen glared fiercely at Xiaoqing, then said apologetically, "General Xue Rengui, Young Master Dixiao... Xiaoqing is ignorant and unaware of this matter..."

"A disciple of the Old Mother of Lishan?" Xue Rengui recognized Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing's background at a glance, his expression remaining largely unchanged. He reassured them, "Actually, there's nothing that can't be said. Although the Xuanwu Gate Incident is an untouchable taboo for the Tang Dynasty and for His Majesty, things have escalated to such an extent that it can no longer be concealed."

"General, I also know a little about the Xuanwu Gate Incident. But wasn't it rumored that Crown Prince Li Jiancheng had already perished? How come he has reappeared now?" Di Xiao was very curious and wanted to uncover the secrets behind it.

Xue Rengui didn't hide anything and, taking advantage of the time available, said, "Because of the demon race! Speaking of which, the Xuanwu Gate Incident was also a disgrace to the human race and the Tang Dynasty. In the nine thousand nine hundred years of the Wude era, when Emperor Li Yuan abdicated and went to the Fire Cloud Cave, the current emperor, along with Crown Prince Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji, were also engaged in a fierce struggle for the throne."

"Although His Majesty at that time was perfect in terms of cultivation, achievements, and subordinates. In particular, the Tian Ce Mansion established by His Majesty was full of strong people and countless famous ministers and generals. Moreover, His Majesty led the Tian Ce Mansion to fight against the Manchus in the west and quell the rebels in the south... His achievements were numerous."

(End of this chapter)