Primordial Era: A God-Level Choice, Possessing Zhao Gongming at the Start.

Chapter 312 Conquering Cities and Territories, Unbreakable

Ji Fa exhaled a breath of stale air, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. "Yu Yuan and Luo Xuan are indeed formidable, but how can they possibly withstand a million elite troops from Xiqi?"

Ji Chang frowned. "You mean, attack the city?"

"good."

Ji Fa nodded emphatically. The war between immortals and gods should not involve mortals. Therefore, he led his army to attack the city. No matter how strong Yu Yuan and Luo Xuan were, they could not withstand it.

Apart from them, there's only that old fellow Han Rong in Sishui Pass, who's not worth mentioning and can be wiped out easily.

Ji Chang pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Then let's do as you say. Remember, be careful in everything you do, and don't be reckless or careless."

"Yes."

Immediately, Ji Fa mustered 100,000 elite troops, carrying catapults and siege hammers, and once again arrived at Sishui Pass.

One hundred thousand elite troops, a dark mass, clad in armor and wielding weapons, exuded a chilling aura that sent shivers down one's spine.

Ji Fa rode the Jade Lion that Shines at Night, wearing armor, and paced back and forth in front of Sishui Pass.

He shouted, "Han Rong, you are already of age to know your destiny. You should know that not long ago, the phoenix cried in Xiqi, and the destiny of heaven shifted to my Xiqi. The fate of the Great Shang Dynasty is coming to an end. If you do not submit to a wise ruler now, when will you?"

"I'm giving you ten breaths to surrender. Surrender and I'll spare your life, and you'll even enjoy endless riches and glory. But if you remain obstinate, don't blame me for attacking the city immediately!"

Ji Fa's face was filled with absolute confidence. According to his estimate, the number of troops in Sishui Pass was definitely no more than 30,000!

Moreover, the equipment and elite status of these 30,000 troops are far inferior to that of his Xiqi army.

Even if we have to attack the city, we'll only have to pay a price, and we'll definitely be able to take down Sishui Pass.

Sishui Pass is a strategically important border pass. Once it is occupied, troops can be gradually deployed to the surrounding areas from there, eventually attacking Jiepai Pass and threatening the Shang Dynasty.

Therefore, Ji Fa had no choice but to take Sishui Pass.

After taking Sishui Pass, his prestige might surpass that of his elder brother.

Indeed, in Ji Fa's mind, he wanted to compete with Boyi Kao.

Before the Edict of Grace was issued, Ji Fa endured humiliation and waited patiently for the right opportunity!

But after the Edict of Grace spread far and wide, Ji Fa's ambition could no longer be contained!

On the city wall, Han Rong couldn't help but laugh as he listened to Ji Fa's words!

What a joke!

Is the Shang Dynasty nearing its end?

Is Xiqi destined to be blessed?

Now, the Shang Dynasty is strong and well-equipped, with ample supplies and mountains of money in its coffers. The people love and respect the Shang king. This is a sign that its days are numbered.

On the contrary, Xiqi actually raised the banner of rebellion and rebelled in public. This shows that its fate was sealed and it was destined to perish.

"call out!"

In mid-air, a sharp sound rang out. Han Rong drew his bow and nocked an arrow. A long arrow pierced the void and shot fiercely toward Ji. It was fast and swift, a deadly sword.

"snort!"

Ji Fa also drew his bow and shot an arrow.

The arrows collided in mid-air and shattered due to the immense force.

Ji Fa suddenly raised his hand and waved it forcefully, "Everyone, heed my command, begin the siege!"

The heavy, resounding bugle call rang out, and countless elite troops from Xiqi began their assault on the city.

With siege hammers and catapults, they charged forward recklessly, attacking Sishui Pass.

But when that invincible sledgehammer struck the city gate...

It was as if they had crashed into a huge mountain; the door didn't budge, but the immense force transmitted made their palms ache.

As for catapults, they were out of the question. The walls of Sishui Pass had long been equipped with traps, and the stones thrown in would only damage some facilities, without harming the army at Sishui Pass in the slightest.

Standing atop the Sishui Pass, Han Rong remained calm and shook his head.

Over the years, Sishui Pass has been reinforced annually, making the buildings as solid as a rock. Not to mention siege hammers, even if ten more were to attack together, they wouldn't be able to damage the gate in the slightest.

"With these things, you think you can break through my Sishui Pass? It's laughable."

Han Rong waved his hand sharply, and countless guards from Sishui Pass appeared on the city wall, ready to wait for the enemy to attack.

Before long, a large number of Xiqi soldiers climbed up the ladders, but before they could even get a foothold, they were cut down by the guards of Sishui Pass and fell off the city walls.

The battle continued, and half a day passed in the blink of an eye.

The anticipated scene of heavy losses at Sishui Pass did not materialize.

On the contrary, the elite troops of Xiqi suffered heavy casualties, which even piled up into a small mountain in front of the Sishui Pass!

The blood pooled into a stream, and the strong smell of blood made Ji Fa vomit.

"Marshal, we can't attack anymore. If this continues, we risk total annihilation."

Ji Fa's personal guards looked grim, but ultimately still tried to persuade him.

The situation is now very clear: the number of troops in Sishui is definitely more than 30,000. It will be extremely difficult for them to break through the city!

"Sound the retreat!"

Left with no other choice, Ji Fa had to issue the order to withdraw his troops.

The army of 100,000 men came with great momentum, but they were defeated like a house of cards, leaving behind only a scene of devastation.

On the city wall, Han Rong asked the advance officer Wang Hu, "How many casualties have we suffered this time? Have you tallied them up yet?"

Wang Hu looked a little downcast. "We lost eight hundred brothers, and the rest were just minor abrasions, nothing to mention."

But soon, he perked up and laughed, "But the casualties on the Xiqi side are much heavier than ours, with at least 30,000 men killed. It can be called a great victory."

Han Rong nodded slightly. Although he was already overjoyed, he suppressed his excitement on the surface. "Don't be arrogant. Winning the first battle is nothing. What follows is a long battle."

After saying that, Han Rong seemed to have thought of something, "Right, quickly spread this battle report throughout the Shang Dynasty, so that the feudal lords can see how the Shang Dynasty utterly crushed Xiqi."

"Yes."

Wang Hu went down excitedly, leaving only Han Rong, Yu Hua, and Yu Yuan in the general's mansion.

Yu Yuan said, "The disciples of the Chan Sect and the Western Sect have suffered such a great loss at our hands. They will definitely not be willing to accept this and will come back to fight. We must ask for reinforcements."

Yu Hua quickly replied, "This disciple is willing to go to Jin'ao Island."

Yu Yuan nodded in satisfaction, "Alright, then call your Uncle Luo Xuan over."

"Yes."

Yu Hua nodded, then transformed into a streak of light and vanished in the blink of an eye.

In Xiqi City, Ji Fa suffered a crushing defeat, his armor soaked in blood.

"Fa'er, are you alright?"

Ji Chang was very concerned.

"Father, I'm fine. I have committed a grave offense. Please punish me, Master."

Ji Fa was somewhat afraid to look up.

This battle was truly humiliating. We lost more than 35,000 men, but we didn't even see a single brick or tile of Sishui Pass.

Ji Chang said solemnly, "Sishui Pass has been managed by that guy Di Xin for so many years, so it has some foundation. It's nothing special that it can perform like this. What we need to do next is to lure the snake out of its hole. As long as we can lure out the elite of the Shang Dynasty, it will definitely work."

Ji Fa hesitated, "But will that old fox Han Rong show up?"

The best course of action is to defend such a fortified stronghold and avoid battle.

(End of this chapter)