Although the Miao region has always been regarded as a forbidden place by the world because of its mysterious and unpredictable Gu magic, its rugged and complex terrain, and its unique and strange customs.
But Pan Wei knew perfectly well that this was nothing more than a show of force.
In reality, Miao territory is now severely weakened, its interior as empty as a dilapidated building, utterly vulnerable.
Originally, he had meticulously planned to remain inactive and try to completely conceal the matter from everyone.
It's like burying a precious gem deep underground, never to see the light of day again.
After all, at that time, no one else knew anything about this matter, and the secret of Miao territory seemed to be able to remain buried in the darkness, unknown to others.
But fate always seems to play tricks on people, and the development of things is often unexpected, like a game of chess that is ever-changing and full of countless variables.
The woman who had been working with her elder brother had somehow become entangled with the Emperor of Xuanyuan Kingdom, like a cunning fox.
Like two rivers that should never have met, they unexpectedly converged, creating waves.
Then, the situation suddenly changed dramatically, like a calm lake suddenly being churned with raging waves.
At that time, Tianxuan Kingdom—which is now Chengxiao Kingdom—possessed a powerful national strength, an elite army, and outstanding strategic planning.
With overwhelming force, like a whirlwind sweeping away fallen leaves, they annihilated the Xuanyuan Kingdom in one fell swoop.
During the cleanup and search following the end of this brutal war, Chengxiao Kingdom unexpectedly discovered the Gu worms originating from Miao territory.
The news struck Pan Wei like a bolt from the blue, shaking his very soul.
His face instantly turned deathly pale, large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, and his eyes were filled with endless fear and despair.
He was well aware that once Chengxiao Kingdom launched a thorough investigation into this matter, they would be able to trace the clues back to where they came from.
The Miao region is highly likely to suffer annihilation and fall into an abyss of no return due to this intricate entanglement.
Thinking of this, Pan Wei couldn't help but feel anxious and restless, his heart shrouded in a deep shadow of fear, as if he were in endless darkness, unable to find a trace of light and hope.
During those long and agonizing days, which felt like being in purgatory, Pan Wei seemed to be tightly bound by the shackles of fear, living in constant anxiety.
He lived in constant fear, each gust of wind howling from afar sounding like the shrieks of a vengeful ghost, piercing straight into his eardrums.
A storm raged in his heart, as if foreshadowing the overwhelming force of a wolf-like army that was about to sweep in.
Every message hastily delivered by messengers, whether true or false, struck his fragile nerves like a heavy hammer, filling him with terror.
I always felt that annihilation was imminent, and that it would engulf the Miao region at any moment like a surging tide.
He often stood alone on the city wall of Miao territory, gazing into the distance with anxiety and fear in his eyes, trying to catch a trace of danger on the vast horizon.
At night, he tossed and turned, unable to sleep. The tragic scene of the army besieging the city and the Miao people suffering endlessly kept flashing through his mind, and cold sweat soaked his bedding.
However, time, like a gently flowing stream, moves forward at its own pace.
The days passed in fear and unease, but the massive army that had been expected to loom like a dark cloud over the city and blot out the sun never appeared on the border of Miao territory as ferocious as a demon.
As time quietly passed, his heart, which had been hanging in his throat as if it might burst at any moment, finally calmed down after countless moments of anxiety and torment.
Like a heavy lead stone, it slowly, slowly fell down, and his originally taut nerves gradually relaxed a little.
But fate always seems to play tricks on everyone, making things develop like a runaway horse, completely unexpected by everyone.
After Pan Wei finally breathed a sigh of relief, Chengxiao Kingdom shone like a giant star that suddenly rose in the dark night sky, radiating a dazzling light.
Its national strength and military power are growing stronger at an almost frenzied pace. Its vigorous development is like a raging wildfire, unstoppable.
The army of Chengxiao Kingdom, like an iron torrent, annihilated three neighboring countries in succession with overwhelming force.
On the battlefield, the shouts of battle were deafening, blood stained the earth red, and smoke filled the sky.
Faced with the powerful military might of Chengxiao Kingdom, the three kingdoms were like fragile ants, utterly vulnerable.
In an instant, the situation changed dramatically, the world turned upside down, and Chengxiao Kingdom became the undisputed ruler of the Central Plains.
Standing proudly on this vast and boundless land, its fame resounded far and wide, striking fear into the hearts of all the feudal lords.
Witnessing all of this, Pan Wei was caught in a fierce internal struggle and painful contemplation.
He knew all too well that in this turbulent and dog-eat-dog world, Miao territory was like a small boat in a storm, in grave danger.
If they want to continue to exist and avoid repeating the mistakes of the Three Kingdoms, they must make a difficult choice that will determine the life and death of the Miao region.
He paced back and forth in the palace in Miao territory, sometimes bowing his head in deep thought, sometimes looking up at the sky, his eyes filled with worry and helplessness.
After countless days and nights of deliberation and weighing the pros and cons, he finally made up his mind to follow the example of those small countries that had already assessed the situation and chosen to submit.
He personally led a group of his trusted followers from Miao territory, traversing mountains and rivers, to Chengxiao Kingdom to submit to them and pay tribute, hoping to exchange this for peace and tranquility.
After all, Chengxiao Kingdom is now so powerful that it inspires awe. Its territory is vast, its population is large, its economy is prosperous, and its military strength is unparalleled in the Central Plains.
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