Primordial Era: Reborn as a Tortoise, with Unparalleled Comprehension

Chapter 147 The Great Calamity Begins

time flies.

In the blink of an eye, three thousand years have passed.

While Dashang is developing steadily and accumulating strength.

Unexpected events occurred on the battlefield in Beihai.

The seventy-two warlords, who had been fighting for years, were dissatisfied with spending all their time on the battlefield and, under the leadership of Yuan Futong, secretly plotted a rebellion!

The incident was discovered by the secret guards, but Yuan Futong, who was already prepared, captured them in advance and secretly executed them.

Beihai served as a training ground for the Shang Dynasty, where soldiers were rotated on the battlefield every five thousand years.

Veterans are gradually leaving, and new recruits are moving in.

Taking advantage of this gap, Yuan Futong quickly took control of the million-strong army in Beihai.

They headed towards the location of Chaoge.

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The Great Shang Dynasty, Chaoge.

Emperor Xin, who was holding a court assembly, sat on his throne, and his expression suddenly changed drastically.

"Your Majesty, I don't know what has happened."

Bi Gan looked at Di Xin's changing expression and asked.

Di Xin looked coldly at the assembled officials below, his voice authoritative.

"The fortunes of the Shang Dynasty are in flux; someone is plotting a rebellion!"

boom!

These words caused an uproar in the court assembly.

"Outrageous! Outrageous!"

Grand Tutor Wen Zhong's face was filled with anger!

It is unexpected that even with the Shang Dynasty being so powerful, there would still be people rebelling.

"Your Majesty, who are these rebels? I will lead a large army to annihilate them!"

Di Xin's expression changed, becoming expressionless, and his voice also became somewhat indifferent, "There's been a problem on the North Sea battlefield."

"It seems that Yuan Futong led the seventy-two princes in launching a rebellion."

So it really couldn't be prevented after all?

Emperor Xin felt heavy-hearted.

Knowing the general trend, he and Emperor Yi had already taken precautions and even made various arrangements in advance.

Unexpectedly, this still couldn't stop Yuan Futong from rebelling.

"Yuan Futong?!"

Wen Zhong's expression changed drastically.

If there were indeed changes in Beihai, Yuan Futong would be the most likely candidate to betray the regime.

After years of constant warfare, Beihai has become a training ground for the Shang Dynasty.

If changes occur in the North Sea and the northern demons seize the opportunity to launch an attack, it would be a double blow to the Shang Dynasty.

However, before Wen Zhong could ask any more questions, a streak of light flew into the royal court and landed not far from Emperor Xin.

When everyone saw the newcomer, they all bowed in respect.

"Greetings, Imperial Preceptor! (Greetings, Senior Master!)"

Daoist Duobao waved his hand and said slowly, "The war in the north has begun."

"Taking advantage of the rotation of old and new soldiers, Yuan Futong has already taken control of a million-strong army in Beihai and is marching towards Chaoge."

"The great calamity has fully begun; we can prepare now."

Just now, he received an order from the Tongtian Sect Leader that the great calamity had begun.

The immortals of the Jie Sect are doing everything in their power to help the Shang Dynasty overcome this calamity!

Di Xin nodded, and his cold, vast voice echoed throughout the royal court.

"Yuan Futong of Beihai has rebelled, and the Bureau of Hostages has been ordered to take away all of his hostages, as well as all the hostages of the various lords of Beihai!"

"Grand Tutor Wen Zhong will lead a million-strong army on a northern expedition to quell the rebellion, and in the North Sea, he will have all these hostages executed in front of their fathers!!"

"The hundred immortals in the Offering Pavilion will travel north with the army!"

"As you command!"

The Bureau of Hostages was established after the arrival of eight hundred hostage princes.

It was ruled by Emperor Xin.

Normally, these hostages would follow Emperor Xin in his campaigns, and when there was nothing to do, they would stay in the Hostage Office to cultivate themselves.

The Bureau of Interception is headed by Lu Wen, a Taiyi Golden Immortal from the Jie Sect of the Offering Pavilion!

Wen Zhong's aura surged, and the presence of a Taiyi Golden Immortal soared into the sky.

Di Xin continued, "The old soldiers from the North Sea are still on their way back. Order them to return to the North Sea and, after the rebellion is quelled, join the new recruits in suppressing the northern demon tribes!"

Wen Zhong's expression was serious as he spoke, "Respect the King's decree!"

Then he turned and left the royal court.

The moment he stepped out of the royal court, a black Qilin appeared beneath him, carrying him northward.

At the same time, a voice rang out, "Second Army, Battalion A, follow me on the northern expedition to quell the rebellion!"

"yes!"

A sound that shook the world appeared over Chaoge.

This drew the attention of countless people in Chaoge.

To their astonishment, figures flew out from the east of Chaoge and stood tall in the void, blotting out the sky.

Its immense power directly dispersed the white clouds in the sky.

A million-strong army, riding blue-eyed golden beasts, followed behind Wen Zhong with overwhelming momentum.

It flew north amidst the envious gazes of the people of Chaoge.

The Northern Expedition has begun!

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After Wen Zhong left, Di Xin spoke again.

"Order the Marquis of Xibo, Ji Chang, to lead a large army to join the Grand Tutor in a northern expedition to quell the rebellion!"

Marquis of Xibo?

The courtiers looked puzzled.

Ji Chang, the Marquis of Xibo, was renowned for his virtue within his territory.

Although he was a regional lord, his strength was far inferior to that of the Shang Dynasty.

Aside from being able to predict the future using the Later Heaven Bagua, there's nothing particularly remarkable about it.

Sending him on a northern expedition would only be a hindrance.

However, Di Xin noticed the ministers' doubts and said, "Ji Chang is said to be able to predict everything. Wouldn't it be appropriate to send him to help the Grand Tutor on the northern expedition?"

With such a good intelligence-gathering ability, there's no harm in not using it.

Di Xin figured it out.

Even if he keeps making changes, some things may still happen.

If things turn out this way, it's better to turn everything that's unfavorable into something favorable.

Upon hearing his words, the ministers of the Shang Dynasty were moved and instantly understood Emperor Xin's meaning, nodding in approval.

"This method is brilliant! Your Majesty's plan is ingenious!"

Some ministers who truly understood the deeper meaning were immediately enlightened.

Duobao stood silently to the side.

After a long silence, he spoke, "Your Majesty, my disciples are fully prepared. Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao will soon enter the royal court to assist Your Majesty."

"The third generation of disciples have been distributed throughout the military camps, ready to fight at any time when the war begins."

"Then thank you very much, Imperial Preceptor."

Di Xin's expression turned serious.

The great calamity has begun, a time that concerns the survival of the Shang Dynasty and even the fate of Emperor Xin.

He will not let his guard down no matter what.

Just then, Shang Rong seemed to remember something and stepped forward.

"Your Majesty, March 15th is the birthday of the Holy Mother. This birthday, which only comes once every ten thousand years, requires a sacred ceremony. I hope you will not forget it."

Shang Rong, as the minister in charge of the rites and music of the Shang Dynasty, was already very familiar with this.

Furthermore, it also carries the responsibility of reminding the Shang emperor.

A golden light flashed in Di Xin's eyes. "Good!"

Is the main event finally about to begin?

March 15th is Nuwa's birthday. Offering incense in Nuwa's palace marked the beginning of the downfall of my Great Shang Dynasty.

Can we overcome this challenge after hundreds of thousands of years of preparation?

Di Xin's mind was in turmoil.

"It's time to leave it to my uncle to handle!"

Since the teacher said everything is ready, I have absolutely nothing to fear!

The Great Shang Emperor, the King of Humanity; will surely recreate the might of the Human Sovereign!

Shang Rong replied respectfully, "I obey the King's command!"

Di Xin declared loudly, "Since it is the birthday of the Holy Mother of Humanity, let's celebrate it in a grand and extravagant way!"

"I order all the tribes of the Shang Dynasty to fully assist my uncle in organizing a grand ceremony!"

"Our human race was created by the Holy Mother in ancient times, and has suffered many hardships; we were massacred by the demon race, and countless years have passed since then."

"The glorious era we enjoy today is the result of the reigns of the Three Sovereigns and the final judgments of the Five Emperors. On the birthday of the Holy Mother, please have the Grand Preceptor invite the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors of the human race to attend the ceremony, as a sign of the Shang Dynasty's respect for the Holy Mother!"

I've taken this seriously.

If anything unexpected happens in front of so many powerful human beings, then you can't blame me.

(End of this chapter)