Chapter 2: Hangu Pass_1
To reach Hangu Pass, one must pass through a vast mountain range, with only a single, arrow-straight imperial highway connecting to the outside.
During this time, numerous army corps marched along the imperial highway: local garrisons, regular armies, and the army corps of the eight Princes...
"A hundred thousand years ago, before the Qin Dynasty was established, this place was a paradise for magical beasts. To protect the people from harassment by the beasts, our Great Ancestor dispatched a strong army. They fought for a millennium, slaughtering billions of beasts to ensure peace within our borders!"
"For tens of thousands of years thereafter, successive Qin Emperors continuously transformed this region—moving mountains, creating paths, constructing this Qin Straight Road, and establishing Hangu Pass at its end to defend against all armies under heaven!"
A small contingent marched along the imperial highway, led by Qin Wudao. Gazing at this ancient road, he couldn’t help but feel a surge of emotion.
Time had proven their ancestors’ decision correct.
This Qin Straight Road is like a sharp sword hanging over the heads of the Six Kingdoms. Countless battle-hardened Qin troops can march out from it at any moment to attack the Six Kingdoms.
And Hangu Pass at its end is like a shield, protecting the Qin Dynasty, keeping the troops of the Six Kingdoms at bay. For tens of thousands of years, the smoke of war has never permeated the Qin Empire’s interior.
"Your Highness," Jia Xu, riding a black horse beside Qin Wudao, said, a hint of worry on his face as he read the fresh intelligence from the Hidden Guard, "the Hidden Guard reports that the situation at Hangu Pass is dire. If not for Great General Wang Jian holding the line, it likely would have fallen long ago. We must reach the battlefield as soonably as possible!"
This battle will reshape the East Ancient Domain.