I am a boss in the world of nine uncles

“I know the inclination of Jade Void Palace, but there is one thing I don’t understand,” Jiang Ziya said.

"What is it?" Julusun asked.

"Why did Yuxu Palace choose Xiqi?" Jiang Ziya asked.

Ju Liusun remained silent for a moment before replying, "You are unaware that since King Zhou ascended the throne, he has increasingly revealed himself to be a tyrant. The two treacherous ministers, Fei Zhong and You Hun, have been thriving in the court, embezzling public funds, perverting justice, and harming loyal officials."

That's why Master chose Xiqi, intending to use the conquest of Shang as a pretext to launch the Investiture of the Gods. But who would have thought that after Nuwa's birthday that year, King Zhou seemed to have become a completely different person…

Jiang Ziya said, "To know one's mistakes and correct them is the greatest virtue. Since King Zhou has changed, why doesn't Jade Void Palace change accordingly?"

"The main reason is that when the three religions were discussing the conferment of gods, Master announced this decision in front of the other two religion leaders," Julusun said.

Jiang Ziya: "..."

That made him understand.

For ordinary people, breaking one's word is a breach of morality, let alone for a saint.

"Is there really no other way?"

"I don't know if there's any other way. I only know that if you stay in Yin Shang to serve as an official, you will inevitably go against your sect's wishes."

Moreover, once you become an obstacle to your sect, do you think the sage will still let you act recklessly?

"At that time, would you still choose the Shang Dynasty and betray your sect?" Ju Liusun said.

Jiang Ziya's mood grew increasingly heavy, and he remained silent.

“Junior brother, there are no dynasties that last for ten thousand years. The Yin Shang regime is just a ripple in the long river of history. Only my Chan Sect and the identity of the Chan Sect Immortals are eternal. Don’t make the wrong choice,” Ju Liusun said earnestly.

These words left Jiang Ziya almost breathless, so he had no choice but to change the subject, saying, "Let's get back to the main topic. Why have you come, Senior Brother?"

Ju Liusun said, "I would like to discuss with you how to launch a coordinated attack from within and without to defeat Wen Zhong."

Jiang Ziya waved his hands repeatedly: "Senior brother, please forgive me for being powerless to help."

Ju Liusun said, "All that I just said to you was for nothing?"

“I’m not just saying this for show, but as your junior brother, I believe there are things we should do and things we shouldn’t do. I can’t use the title of military advisor of the Yin Shang dynasty to do such things,” Jiang Ziya said.

Ju Liusun: "..."

"Senior brother, you should leave. I'll pretend I never saw you tonight," Jiang Ziya said again.

Ju Liusun sighed, shook his head, and disappeared underground.

In the blink of an eye.

He burrowed underground to Tu Xingsun's tent, and just as he poked his head out, he found himself in front of the gates of Xiqi City.

Ju Liusun was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly fled back to the Shang army camp and came to Tu Xingsun's tent again.

This time, he was looking at Tu Xingsun's figure through the soil. He suddenly poked half of his body out, but strangely, the moment he poked his head out, he was still in front of the Xiqi city gate.

Ju Liusun suddenly shivered.

He didn't even know how it was done, which showed that the person behind it was far more powerful than he had imagined.

In this situation, the fact that the other party didn't secretly harm him already showed them some leniency...

The next day.

Uncle Nine summoned Bodhi and his disciples, the four demon generals, strategist Jiang Ziya, vanguard Lu Xiong, generals Yang Jian and Tu Xingsun, and others to his command tent, asking, "Gentlemen, who has a plan to break through the city?"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone else looked at Bodhi Master.

They vividly remembered the scene of their opponent shattering the three-colored divine light barrier with a single sword strike. If even their opponent was powerless against it, then there was no doubt that they, who were blocked by the divine light barrier, would be helpless.

Qin Yao suddenly looked at Jiang Ziya and said, "The strategist should make a contribution at this pass."

"Me?" Jiang Ziya looked astonished.

In terms of strength, he is not even comparable to the Four Demon Generals. How can he possibly break through the defenses of Xiqi City?

Qin Yao nodded and asked, "Do you know what treasure is protecting Xiqi City?"

"This junior does not know," Jiang Ziya said honestly.

Qin Yao said, "This object is called the Wordless Heavenly Book. It is a manifestation of the Heavenly Way and should belong to the person ordained by Heaven."

Shen Gongbao is a man of destiny, but his destiny is not as good as yours.

Therefore, regardless of magical power or supernatural abilities, only you can collect it within the entire Shang army camp.

Jiang Ziya: "..."

The problem is, if he accepts the Heavenly Book, how will he explain it to the Jade Void Palace?

Could it be that I really have to betray Yuxu Palace for the sake of Yin Shang?
"Ziya, is there something you're having trouble saying?" Uncle Jiu asked softly when he saw that Ziya remained silent.

Jiang Ziya smiled wryly and said, "I can't do it."

Uncle Nine quickly guessed the reason, sighed softly, and turned to look at Qin Yao: "Master, apart from the Shang army camp, is there anyone else who can do this?"

Qin Yao gave Jiang Ziya a deep look and pondered, "There is another way we can try, but I can't guarantee it will succeed."

"What method?" Uncle Nine asked immediately.

"Under the whole heaven, all land belongs to the king. Although Ji Chang, the Marquis of the West, has declared himself king, Heaven does not recognize him unless there is no human king left in the world."

"So, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Your Majesty can force your way into the city by virtue of your status as a human king," Qin Yao said.

Uncle Nine nodded slightly: "You may all leave now. I will burn a talisman to contact the King..."

He claimed to be burning talismans, but in reality, he did nothing after everyone left.

The reason was simple: as soon as Qin Yao made this suggestion, he knew that "the King" was already on his way.

Next, all that's left is to wait...

The next day.

Inside Xiqi City.

Shen Gongbao stood in front of the railing of the city gate tower, gazing at the Shang army camp in the distance, which looked like a giant beast lying in wait. Anxiety grew wildly in his heart like weeds.

He had no idea what the high-ranking officials of the Shang Army were discussing at that moment, nor did he know from which direction they would choose to break through. This feeling of the unknown and helplessness was like ants gnawing at his heart. If it weren't for his trust in his master's strength and his belief in the power of the Wordless Heavenly Book, this anxiety would have been enough to drive him mad.

"Grand Master." Suddenly, a voice rang out from behind him.

Shen Gongbao let out a long breath and turned around to look: "Second Young Master."

Ji Fa nodded and slowly walked to his side: "You said, why is the Shang army neither attacking nor retreating? What are they waiting for? Are they waiting for Xiqi to be completely exhausted?"

Shen Gongbao shook his head and said, "No, their losses outside the city will definitely be much greater than ours."

"So they're waiting for someone who can break this seal?" Ji Fa asked, pointing to the characters on the city wall.

Shen Gongbao said, "Probably, but I can't think of anyone in the world who could break this seal."

Ji Fa asked, "Then what are you worried about?"

He had noticed long ago that Shen Gongbao had been restless these past two days, his eyes almost never leaving the Shang army camp.

The other party's behavior also unsettled the morale of the Xiqi garrison, so he had no choice but to come and inquire and appease them.

Shen Gongbao said, "Wen Zhong is not only the Grand Tutor of the Yin Shang Dynasty, but also one of the most outstanding disciples of the Jie Sect. If he goes to the Jie Sect for help and the Jie Sect's sage bestows some magical treasure upon him, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Ji Fa said, "Aren't the three religions one family? How could the sage of the Jie Sect undermine us?"

Shen Gongbao said, "Haven't you ever seen family conflicts before, Second Young Master?"

Ji Fa: "..."

After a moment of silence, he slowly said, "King Zhou wants me. If the situation truly becomes untenable, I beg the Grand Master to use me as a bargaining chip to negotiate with Wen Zhong and protect my father and Xiqi." Shen Gongbao was astonished: "Second Prince...you."

Ji Fa said, "Grand Master, I beg you."

Shen Gongbao was speechless.

A few more days passed.

With the royal banners waving, the army marched all the way to the outskirts of Xiqi Mountain. Upon receiving the news, Uncle Jiu immediately led his troops to meet them.

"Father-in-law." Upon their meeting, Qin Yao stepped down from the carriage and greeted them first.

Uncle Nine smiled and said, "Your Majesty must be tired from your journey."

Qin Yao waved his hand and then greeted everyone one by one.

"Your Majesty, I request to resign."

Suddenly, Jiang Ziya knelt down and kowtowed solemnly.

Qin Yao slowly narrowed his eyes and asked, "Are you resigning from your position as military advisor?"

Jiang Ziya shook his head and said, "No, I request to resign from all official positions and return to the countryside."

Qin Yao remained silent.

He knew that Jiang Ziya must have made this decision after careful consideration, but he couldn't just let the other party leave so easily.

The destiny of the Lord of Heaven is not merely for show, and in this world, Jiang Ziya is undoubtedly the protagonist.

To what extent is the protagonist involved?
Even when Nezha was taken in by the Jade Void Palace, it wasn't Taiyi Zhenren who personally intervened; Jiang Ziya did it instead, and taught Nezha at Chen Tang Pass for several years...

"This matter will be discussed after the war."

A flurry of thoughts flashed through Qin Yao's mind in an instant, and he spoke in a deep voice.

Jiang Ziya opened his mouth, as if to say something more, but Uncle Jiu pulled him up and said softly, "Ziya, it won't make a difference if we wait a little longer..."

"Grand Tutor is right, it won't take much longer to break through the city." Qin Yao continued, "Let's go into the tent, rest and recuperate tonight, and fight alongside me tomorrow."

"Yes, sir." The generals bowed and said.

That night.

Qin Yao and Uncle Jiu sat facing each other inside the command tent, a soundproof barrier shielding them from all sounds...

"After we break through the city, can we just kill Ji Chang and Ji Fa?" Uncle Jiu suddenly asked softly.

Qin Yao calmly said, "Yuanshi Tianzun will not allow Ji Fa to die here. After all, he was chosen as a pawn of Yuxu Palace from birth. The so-called Phoenix Cry at Qishan must have been created by Yuxu Palace. Therefore, we can only take him back to Chaoge and imprison him."

Uncle Jiu said, "Ji Fa can't die, and Jiang Ziya is about to resign. What if something happens to them..."

“Therefore, we must stop this,” Qin Yao said.

"How do we stop it?" Uncle Nine asked.

Qin Yao thought for a moment and said, "Parasitic Jiang Ziya."

Uncle Nine was astonished: "He has the blessing of destiny, how could he successfully parasitize?"

"I can."

Qin Yao said, "However, the conditions are very harsh. First, we must conquer Xiqi City, capture Ji Fa, and send him back to Chaoge as a hostage."

Secondly, he must use the momentum of this great victory to continue the flame of the human king as King Zhou.

The specific method was to issue a decree throughout the land that anyone who dared to lower their status and change the title of King of Men to Emperor would be jointly executed by the feudal lords.

Finally, we'll leave first, then return; at that time, I'll become a vessel for Jiang Ziya, and you'll become a vessel for King Zhou. As for Wen Zhong, as long as we protect the Shang dynasty, even if he knows the truth, he'll accept everything.”

In fact, his decision was based on the fact that the ending of "The Investiture of the Gods" was not Jiang Ziya conferring titles on gods, but rather the end of Wen Zhong's western expedition.

As for Jiang Ziya's investiture of the gods, that's the plot of the second part.

In other words, once Wen Zhong's western expedition ends, the storyline will be complete; at that point, he will face two choices: either continue the storyline of the second part, or reset and start over.

However, with Jiang Ziya resigning from his post, he had no choice. If he were to directly continue into the second part, destiny would once again favor Xiqi, and all the advantages he had built up in the early stages would gradually be distorted as this point collapsed.

Although he had completed his mission and could have easily taken the reward and left, he was still somewhat unwilling.

If that's the case, then the only option is to take over Jiang Ziya's mandate and continue to weaken the power of Xiqi.

At this moment, Uncle Nine nodded slightly: "I'll go and persuade Ziya again. If he can stay, we won't have to go through all this trouble."

Qin Yao said, "Okay..."

He didn't actually have much hope for it.

The reason is simple: in this time and space, Jiang Ziya is a kind and loyal person.

Although I have shown him kindness and recognition, the kindness shown to me by the Primordial Celestial Venerable is even greater.

When the conflict between himself and Yuanshi became irreconcilable, he had no choice but to prioritize the greater good over the lesser one, as evidenced by his decision to resign from his official post...

midnight.

Uncle Jiu returned to the command tent, still damp and chilly. He shook his head slightly when Qin Yao looked at him.

Qin Yao said, "Let's proceed according to plan..."

"The road ahead is long and arduous," Uncle Nine remarked.

Qin Yao chuckled, "The road ahead is long and arduous; let's take it slow, master and disciple. After all, the purpose of this trip is to find an opportunity for you to break through. By the way, how is your cultivation progressing?"

Uncle Jiu said, "With the help of Wen Zhong's Heavenly Eye, many laws have been supplemented, but there is still a long way to go before they are perfected."

Qin Yao nodded and said, "No rush. This stage is big enough, and there will be plenty of opportunities in the future. Little by little, we'll accumulate to achieve something great. When quantitative changes lead to qualitative changes, breaking through will be a natural outcome..."

Xiqi.

City gate tower.

Shen Gongbao stared at the royal flag in the Shang army camp, his body suddenly turning into clouds and smoke, and drifting into the pavilion.

Inside the pavilion, the three people who were drinking and discussing the Dao all turned to look at him. Master Yuding asked with a smile, "Why aren't you guarding the front anymore?"

Shen Gongbao said, "My three senior brothers, I plan to raid the camp tonight. If we can capture King Zhou, the overall situation will be settled."

Upon hearing this, the three Daoist immortals all stopped smiling, and Ju Liusun said in a deep voice:

"Junior brother, there are experts in the Shang army camp. Have you forgotten what I said about that night? We are currently defending the city with the help of the Nameless Heavenly Book and are still able to remain undefeated. If we rashly go out of the city, the outcome will be uncertain."

Shen Gongbao said, "I am truly uneasy. I feel that King Zhou did not come to power for nothing; I fear that something unexpected will happen as soon as dawn breaks."

Taiyi Zhenren said, "With a formidable enemy at hand, it's even more dangerous to lose our composure. No matter how powerful King Zhou is, can he be more powerful than our master? The Nameless Heavenly Book is a magic weapon personally crafted by our master, so there can be no mistakes."

He didn't actually want to leave the city.

The main problem is that Bodhi Master is inside the Shang army, and if I encounter him, it's bound to be bad news.

Seeing that they all disagreed with his proposal, Shen Gongbao had no choice but to return to the city wall and wait for dawn.

Gradually.

As dawn breaks in the east, all living things awaken.

After watching the Shang soldiers finish their breakfast, Qin Yao immediately mounted a black horse and led the army out of the camp, all the way to the city of Xiqi.

"Shen Gongbao, how dare you stand before me?"

Qin Yao reined in his horse and stopped, asking in a loud voice.

On the city wall, Shen Gongbao responded expressionlessly: "King Zhou, have you never reflected on your own actions?"
Back then, since you appointed me as the Imperial Preceptor, why did you then appoint a Grand Preceptor to lead a sect?
You didn't even ask for my opinion! (End of Chapter)