As the sound faded,
Haotian subjected Ruhua to every form of torture imaginable, using whatever was most cruel.
During this process, Haotian kept Ruhua completely conscious and amplified her pain continuously.
In a short time,
In the dark palace, the pitiful screams continued for a long time. Gradually, the screams stopped, and Ruhua was dead, her entire being utterly killed.
It wasn't just the death of the body; the true spirit never left, and was seized by Haotian, who directly tore it apart and devoured it.
At this moment,
Haotian laughed heartily, finally avenging the humiliation of the past, and felt extremely satisfied.
When the laughter subsided, Haotian murmured coldly, "Yuexi, no matter what, you will always be my captive!"
The moment he finished speaking, a strange light flashed in Haotian's eyes.
...
at the same time,
The three armies of the Western Zhou Dynasty converged, bringing together all of the Western Zhou's military strength and elite troops.
Inside the royal tent,
Before Ji Fa, Jiang Ziya bowed respectfully, "Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Looking at Jiang Ziya, Ji Fa remained silent.
in this way,
Jiang Ziya knew that Ji Fa was very dissatisfied with the outcome of this great battle.
"Your Majesty, we are well aware of the strength of the branch sect. This battle was merely a test, and such an outcome was expected. Your Majesty, the strongmen of Western Zhou are still gathering. This time, the four sages will also take action, and even more strongmen will join the battle. Please rest assured, Your Majesty!"
This battle is the final one, with all the powerful figures coming out in full force, and even the Dao Ancestor will make a move.
Your Majesty, by the mandate of Heaven, is the Son of Heaven, and your reign is destined to be long and prosperous!
As Jiang Ziya's voice faded,
Ji Fa's gaze was fixed on Jiang Ziya, and he said indifferently, "Are you sure?"
"nature!"
"Ha! Not to mention the strongmen of the Great Shang, the soldiers of the Great Shang alone, relying on the divine weapons in their hands, are beyond the ability of my Great Zhou soldiers to resist."
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Moreover, killing those powerful individuals is no easy task! Even if they were to be killed, the price to pay would be enormous.
At that time, my Great Zhou army was almost wiped out, and both sides suffered heavy losses. I'm afraid we've only benefited others!
Prime Minister, in my opinion, it would be better for our Great Zhou to sever ties here, temporarily defend ourselves, accumulate strength, and then attack the Yin Shang in a few years.
"Or... perhaps we should just surrender and beg Emperor Xin to spare my life," Ji Fa said dejectedly.
Jiang Ziya: ⊙﹏⊙!
snort!
Surrender? Beg for mercy? Then don't call yourself "I, the Lonely One" (寡人). You dare call yourself "I, the Lonely One"?
Jiang Ziya was well aware that these words were directed at him and were meant to embarrass him!
Another point is that Ji Fa didn't want the army to suffer too many casualties, so he asked Ji Fa to come up with a solution, and this solution was absolutely necessary.
Although he cursed inwardly, Jiang Ziya still said respectfully, "Your Majesty, this is simple. As long as Your Majesty nods, I have a way to build an immortal army for Your Majesty, but the number of soldiers can only be a few thousand."
Upon hearing this,
Ji Fa nodded slightly, "Yes! I will trouble the Prime Minister with this matter. I thank the Prime Minister here, not only for my own gratitude, but also on behalf of all the soldiers."
As the sound faded,
Jiang Ziya hurriedly replied, "How could I possibly accept Your Majesty's gratitude!"
Your Majesty is the true Son of Heaven, ordained by Heaven. It is only my duty to wholeheartedly assist you!
Ji Fa was quite satisfied with Jiang Ziya's attitude and nodded with a smile.
After a moment of silence, Ji Fa tentatively asked, "Prime Minister, Emperor Xin was the Human Emperor, and I... cannot be the same as him? Why can't I be the Human Emperor, but instead be the Son of Heaven? Is there a difference between us?"
Ji Fa knew perfectly well whether there was a difference, and what that difference was; asking this question was merely a test.
What emperor? How can he compare to the Human Emperor?!
Ji Fa also had his own plans, which is why he asked this question as a test, so that he could proceed with the next steps.
At this time,
Jiang Ziya's expression immediately changed. He understood the implication in Ji Fa's words and knew that Ji Fa was testing him.
immediately,
Jiang Ziya said indifferently, "Your Majesty, the so-called Human Emperor does not follow the Way of Heaven or the will of Heaven, which is why Your Majesty was born in response to the times. The so-called Son of Heaven follows the Way of Heaven and acts according to the will of Heaven, so that the weather is favorable, the country is prosperous and the people are at peace. This is the right path."
If one does not follow the will of Heaven, does not follow the way of Heaven, and suffers many calamities and loses the hearts of the people, how can one be a king?
When the words fell, Ji Fa's expression remained unchanged, but a shadow of gloom flashed deep in his eyes, which he quickly concealed.
Ji Fa understood very well that Jiang Ziya's words were full of threats. If he was not the emperor, then he could not be the king. Only by becoming the emperor could he become the king!
The Human Emperor, bestowed by the Great Dao, is untouchable even by sages; he stands on equal footing with sages.
The emperor, however, is subject to the constraints of Heaven. Not to mention a sage, he must also worship Heaven and the gods.
The difference is self-evident. Ji Fa also wanted to become the Human Emperor, but he was well aware that if he wanted to be the Human Emperor, he could not be a king. In the face of overwhelming power, he would surely be defeated.
Things have come to this point, and even if you don't want to be a puppet, you have no choice but to become one.
What can he do if he's unwilling?! He doesn't have Di Xin's cultivation level or background; if he wants to become king, he can only rely on the so-called divine will to support him.
immediately,
Ji Fa smiled and said, "What the Prime Minister said is absolutely right. Only by following the way of Heaven and acting in accordance with Heaven's will can we achieve long-term peace and stability, favorable weather, and win the will of Heaven and the people. This is the true right path."
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