"I never imagined that the problem would still be unresolved, and now the person sent to solve it is gone."

How could he not feel frustrated?

At the top of the Mountain and River Palace, Di Xin sat solemnly on the throne symbolizing the supreme authority of the Human Race, his gaze sweeping over the ministers below the steps.

In the end, he said nothing, only ordering the attendants to distribute the pre-copied battle reports to the ministers for review.

"Esteemed ministers, please take a good look."

The ministers took the bamboo slips with puzzled looks, forming small groups to read. Soon, their expressions changed drastically, and occasionally someone would utter an incredulous exclamation.

"Have all the esteemed ministers finished reading?" King Di Xin looked around at the ministers and said calmly, "If you have finished, please share your thoughts on this matter."

"This..."

The ministers exchanged glances, none willing to speak first.

Finally, it was the Prime Minister, Shang Rong, who stepped forward and reported, "Your Majesty, I remember Linhuan Pass was originally a frontier outpost of Great Shang, merely abandoned due to the rebellion in the North Sea and the need to draw troops from various regions to quell the rebellion.

Logically, Linhuan Pass should be a minor location, yet King Wu Cheng, commanding a vast army, personally led 300,000 elite soldiers there and has yet to conquer this small pass!

It seems that King Wu Cheng may be neglecting his duty. I earnestly request Your Majesty to order a thorough investigation!"

"Prime Minister, this statement is inappropriate!"

Before Shang Rong could finish, another elderly minister stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I must disagree with the Prime Minister! King Wu Cheng has been loyal and courageous through generations, well-versed in battles, always faithful to Great Shang and Your Majesty, and would never betray Great Shang!

According to the battle reports from King Wu Cheng, Linhuan Pass has high walls and strong defenses, and the Jie Sect Immortal Gods aided its defense. Even the Mo Family Four Generals couldn't prevail, proving that Linhuan Pass is indeed not easy to capture!

I hope Your Majesty discerns the truth!"

Di Xin looked at the speaker, Du Yuanxi from the Observatory, also a loyal minister of three dynasties.

Following Du Yuanxi's statement, many other ministers began to speak.

Some demanded severe punishment for Huang Feihu, while others defended him.

Are these people unable to grasp the main point?!

Di Xin frowned inwardly.

He wanted to know how to resolve the current situation, not whom to blame!

However, after becoming the King of Shang, his temperament had become much steadier, and he didn't show anger but maintained a calm demeanor, looking around at the ministers, "The words of the esteemed ministers are reasonable, but the urgent matter now is to figure out how to solve the disaster at Linhuan Pass!

Does any minister have any suggestions?"

"This..."

The ministers who had just been arguing about whether to punish Huang Feihu fell silent, and the Mountain and River Palace was suddenly quiet.

Seeing this, Di Xin's frown deepened.

"Do none of the esteemed ministers have any ideas?"

Many ministers hurriedly lowered their heads, not daring to meet his gaze.

It was Uncle Wang Bi Gan who sighed deeply, raising his tablet and bowing, "Your Majesty, please forgive us, this matter involves the Immortal Gods, how can we, mere mortals, contend with them?"

Then, Prime Minister Shang Rong once again stepped forward, raising his tablet and bowing, "Since it involves the Immortal Gods, why not let the Immortal Gods resolve it!"

Di Xin's eyes lit up at these words, asking eagerly, "Do you already have a plan?"

Shang Rong nodded slightly, speaking solemnly, "I have heard that the Jie Sect Immortal Gods are disciples of the Saint. Ordinary gods naturally cannot oppose them, but our Human Race is protected by three Human Path Saint Emperors!

Now that these Immortal Gods disturb our human nation, Your Majesty might as well go to the Fire Cloud Palace and sincerely worship, inviting the three Human Path Saint Emperors to strike down those problematic Jie Sect Immortal Gods at Linhuan Pass."

"The three Saint Emperors?"

Di Xin's eyebrows twitched. He had heard the legends about the Three Emperors, but had only taken them as mere tales.

However, seeing how certain Shang Rong seemed, he nodded, adopting a tentative belief, "Do you know where the Fire Cloud Palace is located, and how long will this trip take?"

"This..." Shang Rong shook his head, speaking softly, "I do not know the exact location of the Fire Cloud Palace, only that if the Human Race faces great peril, the Fire Cloud Palace will reappear in the world, and the three Saint Emperors will continue to protect the Human Race until the crisis is resolved... Perhaps Your Majesty could send more people to search for the whereabouts of Fire Cloud Palace."

Disappointed, Di Xin waved his hand and turned to the other ministers, "Do any other esteemed ministers have other suggestions?"

Still, no one spoke up.

However, Prime Minister Shang Rong stood up again, somewhat excitedly, "I just remembered, fifty li south of Chaoge City there is a Nuwa Temple, and in a few days, it will be Nuwa's birthday. Your Majesty might consider visiting the Nuwa Temple to offer prayers for the prosperity of our Human Race."

"Nuwa?" Di Xin frowned slightly, "I don't remember such a Divine being. We have not worshipped her in previous years."

"Replying to Your Majesty." Shang Rong respectfully responded, "Nuwa is not a god of our Great Shang ancestors, but the supreme Saint! This temple was only recently completed, coinciding with Nuwa's birthday. I beseech Your Majesty to visit and offer prayers, expressing our Human Race's reverence, and to seek Nuwa's protection for Great Shang."

Di Xin, still frowning, turned to Bi Gan, asking, "Uncle Wang, what do you think?"

Since his ascension to the throne was not long ago, he still habitually sought advice from this entrusted minister when undecided.

Hearing Di Xin's question, Bi Gan dared not delay, stepping forward promptly and saying respectfully, "I have heard that Nuwa is an Innate Great God, who once created humans from clay and mended the sky with stones, being the Holy Mother of our Human Race, with beneficence as vast as the sea towards our Human Race.

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