Investiture of the Gods: Childhood Sweetheart Daji, Starting with Quasi-Saint Cultivation

He looked north, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

It was as if I could see those restless, demonic figures deep in the North Sea, and some tacit approval from above...

Ji Fa took a deep breath.

"I see."

"I will follow your arrangements, sir."

Jiang Ziya said no more.

They strode towards Xiqi City.

Dressed in hemp clothing and straw sandals, his silhouette seemed to carry the weight of an impending storm that would sweep across the world.

The Zhou dynasty was established in Xiqi.

Jiang Shang descended the mountain.

On the chessboard of the Great Tribulation of the Gods, another important piece has been officially placed.

And at this moment, in Beihai.

On Black Wind Mountain.

Su Yunbai was beheading the Black Bear King with a single sword stroke.

Demon blood splattered.

He seemed to sense something and looked south.

"Xiqi... Jiang Ziya..."

"Finally, have they all made their appearance?"

He wiped the demon blood off his sword, his eyes cold.

"Let's take a look..."

"It's just that your fate is tough..."

"My sword is still faster."

The Beihai matter is over.

The Black Wind Mountain Demon King was defeated, and the heretical cultivators scattered.

Su Yunbai left three thousand Iron Blood Army soldiers to continue clearing out the remaining enemies, while he himself, along with Jiang Xiaowu and twenty personal guards, traveled day and night back to Chaoge.

He did not return directly to Jizhou.

Instead, they went to the Chaoge Royal Palace first.

The palace was even more imposing than usual under the cover of night.

But Su Yunbai had no trouble getting through.

King Zhou had given instructions that Special Envoy Su could enter the palace at any time.

The Imperial Study.

Bright lights.

King Zhou, Di Xin, was bent over his desk reviewing memorials, his brow furrowed.

Wen Zhong had secretly returned to the capital and was standing to one side, whispering something to someone.

Su Yunbai pushed open the door and entered.

Wen Zhong looked up, saw it was him, a complex expression flashed in his eyes, and then he bowed: "Special Envoy Su".

Su Yunbai nodded in return and looked at King Zhou: "Your Majesty."

Di Xin raised his head, saw Su Yunbai, and a hint of relaxation flashed in his eyes.

He waved his hand: "Grand Tutor, you may step aside. I have important matters to discuss with Minister Su."

"Yes." Wen Zhong bowed and withdrew, closing the door behind him.

Only the two of them remained in the study.

Di Xin got up, walked to the window, and looked up at the night sky.

"How is Beihai?"

"Yuan Futong has been beheaded, the Black Wind Mountain Demon King has been executed, and the heretical forces have collapsed," Su Yunbai reported concisely. "The Iron Blood Army is now taking shape, and in another month, we can completely wipe out Beihai."

"Good!" Di Xin turned around, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. "In this way, the future troubles in the north will be temporarily eliminated, and the Grand Tutor can sit in Chaoge with peace of mind."

He paused, staring at Su Yunbai: "You rushed back, not just to report military intelligence, right?"

Su Yunbai nodded.

He set up a soundproof barrier before speaking in a deep voice:

"The calamity has officially begun."

Di Xin's pupils contracted: "The Dao Ancestor Hongjun?"

"That's right," Su Yunbai said. "In Zixiao Palace, the six sages have gathered, and the Investiture of the Gods has been finalized. The signing must be completed within a hundred years. After a hundred years, the calamity of slaughter will begin in full swing."

"On Nuwa's side, although I forced the three demons back, they have changed their route to enter Chaoge. Their target is still you."

"In Xiqi, the brothers Ji Fa and Ji Dan are plotting. Instead of using the banner of 'anti-Shang,' they are using the banner of 'honoring the gods,' 'protecting the Way,' and 'protecting the people,' preparing to establish the 'Zhou Kingdom.'"

"Most importantly," Su Yunbai looked at Di Xin, "Jiang Ziya has already gone down the mountain."

Di Xin's expression changed drastically.

Jiang Ziya!

The absolute core of the Investiture of the Gods, the key figure who controlled the Investiture of the Gods and helped the Zhou Dynasty overthrow the Shang Dynasty!

He finally came!

"Where is he?" Di Xin's voice was strained.

"We have arrived in Xiqi," Su Yunbai said. "Ji Fa personally went out of the city thirty miles to greet us. Next, Xiqi will officially establish the Zhou Dynasty, Ji Fa will become king, the Zhou rites will be promulgated, internal troubles will be eliminated, and the dynasty's fortune will be consolidated."

Di Xin remained silent for a long time.

Inside the study, only the soft crackling of the lamp wick could be heard.

"How much time do we... have?" he asked.

"Jiang Ziya needs time to integrate Xiqi, and he also needs to wait for the celestial phenomenon of 'Phoenix Crying on Qishan Mountain'," Su Yunbai analyzed. "At the earliest, it will take six months to a year. At the latest, it could take three to five years."

"But we must hurry."

"Because of the seals on the Investiture of the Gods."

"When the carnage fully erupts, that will be the true moment of life and death."

Di Xin walked back to the desk and tapped his fingers on the surface.

"Your suggestion?"

"Continue to play the role of a 'tyrant' in external affairs," Su Yunbai said. "Deceive our opponents and lull those sages into a false sense of security. Make them think that you are not a threat."

"Domestically, we must expedite the cleanup. Those who should be killed should be killed, and those who should be replaced should be replaced. With Grand Tutor Wen back, he can take charge."

"As for Xiqi..." Su Yunbai sneered, "Aren't they going to establish Zhou? Let's 'add fuel to the fire' for them."

"Now that Beihai is secured, I can secretly withdraw a portion of the Iron Blood Army to cooperate with the elite troops of Chaoge, and deploy them on the border of Xiqi under the pretext of bandit suppression or border patrol to exert pressure."

"At the same time, they spread rumors that Xiqi was secretly hoarding weapons and harboring rebellious intentions."

"To force them to act prematurely and expose their weaknesses."

Di Xin listened intently, his eyes growing brighter and brighter.

"good!"

He looked at Su Yunbai: "What do you need?"

"People, money, and power," Su Yunbai said bluntly. "The Iron Blood Army needs expansion, better equipment, and more resources. We need His Majesty's support to overcome the resistance in the court. And to deal with Xiqi and those lurking evil forces, I need the authority to act expediently."

"I will give it to you." Di Xin said decisively, "From this day forward, you will be granted the title of 'Commander-in-Chief for Pacifying the Rebellion,' overseeing all military and political affairs in the north, and having the authority to mobilize 30,000 troops on the border. In the court, the Grand Tutor will cooperate with you. As for the necessary funds, provisions, and equipment, I will have Fei Zhong... no, Fei Zhong is untrustworthy, so I will have Huang Feihu in charge of allocating them."

He walked up to Su Yunbai and lowered his voice: "There's one more thing."

"I already know that the three demons have entered the palace. They have changed their identities and are hiding in the inner palace. I have decided to play along and have already sent people to secretly monitor them."

"But since the sage Nuwa has already made her move, this is definitely not the only step she will take."

"Be careful. You forced the three demons away and ruined her initial plan; she's probably already noticed you."

Su Yunbai nodded: "I know."

"We'll meet force with force." He said calmly, "Even a sage is powerful, but she is bound by the rules of Heaven and cannot directly attack mortals. As long as we don't give her a 'reasonable' excuse, she can only play the game through pawns."

"And the chess pieces..." A cold glint flashed in Su Yunbai's eyes, "can be captured."

Di Xin gave him a deep look.

You've changed.

"I'm becoming more like... a real chess player."

Su Yunbai smiled and said, "We were forced into it."

"Alright, business is done." He turned around. "I need to go back to Jizhou. There are some things that need to be taken care of."

Di Xin understood what he meant.

"Go ahead," he waved his hand. "Remember, we're in this together."

"We all prosper together, and we all suffer together."

"clear."

Su Yunbai removed the barrier and stepped out of the door.

Wen Zhong was still waiting outside the door.

The two exchanged a glance and nodded slightly.

Without saying much, a tacit understanding had been established.

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