[North City was besieged on all sides, with frequent battles. Duke Zhen Guo suffered severe injuries in battle against a Devil Emperor. Subsequently, many high-ranking officials of the Northern Expedition Army died in the conflict.]
[The injury of Duke of the State, Cheng Shiyuan, along with the casualties among the high-ranking officials of the Northern Expedition Army, greatly demoralized the troops.]
[An unforeseen upheaval caused by the Great Yan Dynasty gravely affected Duke Zhen Guo and many high-ranking officials of the Northern Expedition Army.]
[After Duke Zhen Guo and the high-ranking officials of the Northern Expedition Army fought desperately to repel the Demon Beasts, Qin Gaozhi, who took over Qin Yanqiu's position, gradually rose to a high rank within the Northern Expedition Army. Qin Gaozhi became the highest-ranking commander beneath you.]