Another ten years passed in the blink of an eye.
In the past ten years, the Shang Dynasty had attacked in all directions. It had destroyed the Southern Barbarians, the Northern Militant Army, and fought the Eastern Barbarians.
The vassals of the world were shocked! However, they were also forced and extorted many times. They were miserable.
Although Xi Qi was already a vassal of the Shang Dynasty, Ji Chang of Xi Bo was also worried. He was afraid that after the Shang Dynasty destroyed the Eastern Barbarians, they would destroy Xi Qi as well.
In the past ten years, he had actively contacted the various small vassals. His strength and influence had been increasing, waiting for an opportunity.
Now, Di Xin had sent Wen Zhong to attack the Eastern Barbarians. The main force of Shangyi was gone and its defense was empty. It was the best opportunity.
However, Ji Chang's time was up and he was bedridden.
The future of the entire Xi Qi had entered a precarious state.
"Teacher!"
In Mount Qi, Ji Fa had already matured. He was now extraordinary and had forged an Earth-Element Dao Body. He had entered the second stage of the Immortal Dao, the Foundation Establishment realm.
This realm was also the peak of refining energy into Qi. After attaining it, the Dharma powers in his body would grow endlessly and he would be able to cast various Dharma spells.
Although their power was not as powerful as the small mystical abilities awakened by the Connate Godfiends, their range was vast. When combined, they were not much weaker than mystical abilities.
"Ji Fa, you seem to have some doubts …"
Chung Shen-soo looked at Ji Fa and smiled.
"I wonder who Father wants to confer the position of Xi Bo to …"
Ji Fa said, "My eldest brother, Bo Yikao, is respectful and benevolent. My younger brother, Gongdan, is good at government affairs and has already begun to assist Father in handling important matters … In comparison, I'm far inferior."
"Young Master, what do you want if you can't become the heir?"
Chung Shen-soo asked.
"I'm not talented, but I'm willing to serve the great cause of Zhou. I'm willing to be a small soldier in front of the formation!" Ji Fa said, but the gloominess on his face could not be concealed.
"Haha, Ji Fa, you even want to lie to me."
Chung Shen-soo laughed.
After all, Ji Fa was born in a marquis family. He had the potential of a hidden dragon. As expected of Chung Shen-soo's praise of him.
Presumably, if he couldn't seize the position of Crown Prince, he wouldn't mind creating a rebellion in the Black Tortoise Gate and killing his brothers for fun.
"I'll give you one more chance. Tell me, if you can't become the heir, what will you do?" Chung Shen-soo asked unhurriedly.
Ji Fa immediately knelt down. "Teacher … I … I want to be the heir! If you don't give it to me, I can only resort to force … "
"Haha, good!"
Chung Shen-soo nodded. "Although your filial piety is not as good as Bo Yikao's, and your political affairs are not as good as Gong Dan's, you have a 'martial' character! These two young masters have yet to awaken their bloodlines and are only mortals. They are far from being your opponents. In terms of leading troops into battle, they are even more inferior! Now that the Great Zhou was about to attack the Shang Dynasty, how could Xi Bo be willing to hand over the throne to someone who did not know how to fight? Back then, I addressed you as the Crown Prince because I knew … who else but you could be the next Xi Bo? "
Ji Fa was deep in thought.
At this moment, a servant ran over and said loudly, "Xi Bo summons you!"
Chung Shen-soo and Ji Fa came to Ji Chang's palace together. They saw Bo Yikao, Gong Dan, and the other sons of Ji Chang. Their eyes were red and swollen as if they had just cried.
The generals and civil and military ministers of Xi Qi were all there.
Ji Chang's face was pale. He forced his sick body and said, "After I die, the position will be passed to Ji Fa!"
"Yes!"
The civil and military ministers knelt down first. Bo Yikao and Gong Dan also cried and kowtowed. They called out, "Father …"
Ji Fa looked at this scene and knelt down as well. Tears streamed down his face, but the feeling in his heart was indescribable …
…
Not long after, Ji Chang died of illness and Ji Fa succeeded him.
Inside the hall.
"Now that the Shang Dynasty has won many battles in Dongyi, its country is empty. This is a heaven-sent opportunity!"
Ji Fa said, "Father has always wanted to conquer the Shang Dynasty. Now that the great cause is in front of me, please help me!"
"We are willing to die for Xi Bo!"
Bo Yikao and the others knelt down. Only Chung Shen-soo stood there.
As Ji Fa's teacher, the other party was extremely respectful to him. After this matter, it was even more so.
Ji Fa could not help but ask, "Teacher, what do you have to teach me?"
"There is one thing. The position of Xi Bo was conferred by the Shang Dynasty. It is unjust to use a subject to attack the king!" Chung Shen-soo said, "If Xi Bo wants to attack the Shang Dynasty, he can take on the title of King and announce to the world that he will obey the heavens. This is a righteous cause. We have to investigate."
Ji Fa was shocked. "Teacher is right!"
In the world today, only the Emperor of Shang was known as the Mysterious King.
It could be said that the title of King was the highest and was equivalent to the Emperor.
Now, Chung Shen-soo wanted Ji Fa to become the Emperor. This was not only a matter of title, but also a matter of irreconcilable enmity with the Shang Dynasty.
After all, there could not be two suns in the sky and two rulers in the country.
"Xi Bo, please take on the title of King and obey the heavens!"
In ancient times, persuasion was a very serious political issue. Seeing that Ji Fa did not strongly object to Chung Shen-soo's suggestion, the officials immediately knew what to do and advised him.
Ji Fa declined repeatedly and then reluctantly accepted the title of King under the invitation of the officials. His face was slightly red as he asked, "In that case, the Shang Dynasty will use Xuan as the title of King. What should I use as the title of King?"
"The King has descended into the world and there is a phoenix crying in Qi Mountain. It means great luck. Why don't we use the title of King Feng?"
"Xi Qi is the west. It is not appropriate to use the word 'Xi' alone, but it can be 'King Qi'!"
…
The officials suggested one after another.
Ji Fa looked around and finally looked at his teacher.
He had once wanted to ask Jiang Shang to be the Prime Minister but was rejected.
Chung Shen-soo said calmly, "The King already has a plan in his heart. There is no need to ask me."
Ji Fa thought for a moment and said, "The Great Zhou Dynasty will be established with martial arts! If I am to be a king, I will take the word 'Wu' and be called King Wu! "
"King Wu!"
"King Wu!"
The officials cheered.
The next month.
Xi Bo Ji Fa set up a Heaven Altar in Xi Qi and officially worshipped the heavens to proclaim himself as king. His title was' Wu 'and he called on the vassals to attack the Shang Dynasty!
On the day of the ceremony, Ji Fa wore a royal robe designed by Chung Shen-soo and walked up the Heaven Altar step by step.
There were musicians below the stage who rang the chimes.
Amidst the solemn anger, Ji Fa personally chanted the sacrificial rites and burned the offerings.
Boom!
At that moment, the sky changed color and the wind and clouds surged.
A high-pitched phoenix cry suddenly sounded from the wind and clouds.
The phoenix that had appeared on the day Ji Fa was born appeared again. It dragged its five-colored wings and streaked across the sky.
The vague silhouette of a divine mountain appeared in the sky.
It was tall and majestic. It had an oppressive aura of the ancestor of all mountains.
"It's Kunlun!"
"Divine Mountain Kunlun!"
Zhu You, who was in charge of the sacrifice, said loudly, "The phoenix cried in Qi Mountain and Kunlun appeared. This is the will of God! The phoenix is the messenger of God and brings the will of God. We will definitely win against the Shang Dynasty this time! "
"Victory!"
"Victory!"
The small vassals who came to the alliance roared fanatically and knelt down.
"Pass down the order of King Wu. Shang Wudao will attack the Shang Dynasty today!"
"Attack the Shang Dynasty!"
"Attack the Shang Dynasty!"
Wave after wave of sound spread into the distance, as if it could overturn the sky.
On the Heaven Altar, King Wu Ji Fa watched this scene in a daze, especially Chung Shen-soo's unique figure. His eyes could not help but turn dark …
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