Reborn Shang Zhou, angry at the sage Nuwa at the beginning

"We are willing to obey the orders of the Human Emperor!" the crowd responded in unison, their voices resounding through the heavens.

Di Xin nodded and began to deploy the battle plan: "Master Qingxu, you will lead the disciples of the Chan Sect to guard the east side of the Netherworld Valley and use the 'Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation' to resist the offensive of the Yinming army."

"Dear Buddhist masters, you and your disciples are guarding the west side, using the 'Arhat Subduing Demon Formation' to purify the evil energy."

"Fairy Qingluan, lead the demon army to outflank the Yinming army from the south and attack their rear."

"King Li, you lead the heavenly soldiers and generals to meet the enemy head-on and make sure to hold back the main force of the Yin Nether army."

“I will lead the remnants of the Yin-Shang dynasty, sit in the center, and provide support to all sides at any time.”

"Follow the order!"

The group accepted the order and dispersed to prepare.

On the South Heavenly Gate Square, only Di Xin and a man dressed in black with a cold expression remained.

The man had a black longsword hanging at his waist and exuded a faint killing intent. He was none other than Mo Chen, Di Xin's bodyguard from back then.

"The Human Emperor,"

Mo Chen stepped forward, bowed, and said, "I have something to report."

"Speak," Di Xin said.

"My investigation has revealed that the attack by the Yinming army seems to be orchestrated by a dark force behind the scenes."

Mo Chen said, "A group of mysterious people have recently appeared in the western wilderness. They are dressed in black robes and act mysteriously. They seem to be helping the Yinming Clan break the seal of the Avici Hell."

"Oh? The mysterious person?"

Di Xin's eyes narrowed: "What is their background?"

"I do not know."

Mo Chen shook his head: "These people are powerful and extremely cautious. I sent people to follow them several times, but they all noticed and lost contact with the people I sent. However, I sensed a familiar aura on one of them, which seems to be related to the Jie Sect from back then."

"The Jie Sect?"

Di Xin was startled. The Jie Sect had gradually declined after the Investiture of the Gods and had long since disappeared. How could it suddenly be colluding with the Yinming Clan?
"This matter is of utmost importance."

Di Xin said in a deep voice, "Mo Chen, continue to investigate the origins of these mysterious people and be sure to find out their true purpose. At the same time, notify all forces in the Three Realms to closely monitor the movements of the Jie Sect in order to prevent them from causing trouble in secret."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Mo Chen accepted the order, turned around, and transformed into a black shadow, disappearing into the horizon.

Di Xin gazed towards the western wilderness, his heart filled with doubt.

Why did the Jie Sect assist the Yinming Clan?

Could there be some hidden story behind this?

He had a vague feeling that...
Behind this cataclysmic event, there seems to be a huge conspiracy, which may be intricately linked to ancient grudges and the revival of the Jie Sect.

Three days later
The desolate western land, the Valley of the Underworld.

Black mist filled the valley, and a cold wind howled.

At the mouth of the valley,

A massive black rift appeared out of nowhere, and from within it, a steady stream of Yinming Clan soldiers poured out.

They were clad in black armor, wielding bone blades, with empty and bloodthirsty eyes, and exuding a dense aura of malevolent energy.

outside the valley,

The armies of the Three Realms were already on high alert.

The "Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation" set up by the disciples of the Chan Sect shone with golden light, while the "Arhat Subduing Demon Formation" of the Buddhist disciples shone with Buddhist light.
The demon realm's "Ten Thousand Demons Burning Heaven Formation" is ablaze with demonic flames, while the heavenly soldiers' "Heavenly Net Formation" exudes murderous intent.

"Kill!" With the command of the Netherworld Ancestor, the Netherworld army surged towards the Three Realms army like a tidal wave.

For a time,

Shouts of battle, the clash of weapons, and screams of agony echoed through the sky.

The disciples of the Chan Sect activated the formation, and countless golden sword energies surged out from the formation, slaying the charging Yinming soldiers.

Master Qingxu held a whisk, wielding it with ease. Wherever the white spiritual light passed, the yin and evil energy instantly dissipated.

Buddhist disciples chanted sutras and recited Buddhist prayers. Golden Buddhist light transformed into countless lotus flowers. As the lotus flowers fell, the Yin soldiers were purified and turned into wisps of black smoke.

The old monk held his staff, and with one strike, a group of ghostly soldiers fell to the ground, dead.

The demon army was not to be outdone. The Azure Phoenix Fairy transformed into her true form, a giant Azure Phoenix, circling in the air with her wings spread, spewing out countless flames that burned the Yin Nether soldiers.

Other cultivators from the demon realm also revealed their true forms and engaged in a fierce battle with the Yinming soldiers.

The heavenly soldiers and generals were incredibly brave; Li Jing, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, held his pagoda, while Nezha, the Third Prince, rode on his Wind-Fire Wheels and wielded his Fire-Tipped Spear.
The father and son fought side by side, slaying countless Yin and Yang generals.

Di Xin stood in the center, holding a golden longsword, his aura of kingship surging.

His eyes were sharp as he surveyed the battlefield, and whenever any soldier from the Three Realms was in danger, he would lend a helping hand.

A golden longsword slashed through the sky, and with each swing, a large number of Netherworld soldiers fell.

The battle lasted a full day, with heavy casualties on both sides.

Although the Yinming army was numerous, the Three Realms army gradually gained the upper hand thanks to the advantages of their formations and their tenacious resistance.

Just at this time,

A cold laugh suddenly echoed from within the black mist of the Netherworld Valley: "Human Emperor Shoude, I never expected you to be able to gather so many helpers. However, this battle has only just begun!"

As soon as he finished speaking,

A man dressed in a black robe and wearing a bamboo hat emerged from the black mist.

The man exuded a powerful aura, holding a black staff in his hand. A skull was embedded at the top of the staff, and the skull's eyes gleamed with an eerie green light.

"who are you?"

Di Xin asked in a cold voice.

The man removed his bamboo hat, revealing a pale face; he was Xuan Yinzi, a remnant disciple of the Jie Sect.

"I am Xuan Yinzi, a successor of the Jie Sect."

A cold smile curled at the corner of his lips: "Back then, during the Investiture of the Gods, my Jie Sect was annihilated. This hatred is irreconcilable! Today, I will join forces with the Yinming Clan to overturn the Three Realms and avenge the disciples of the Jie Sect!"

"So it was you who was behind this all along!"

Di Xin roared, "The Jie Sect defied Heaven back then, colluding with the demon race and harming living beings. Their defeat in the Investiture of the Gods was entirely their own fault! You dare to collude with the Yinming Clan and wreak havoc on the Three Realms. Today, I will act on behalf of Heaven and slay you, you wicked creature!"

"Hahaha! Acting on behalf of Heaven?"

Xuan Yinzi laughed loudly, "You are nothing but a pawn in the hands of the gods. Do you really think you are the savior of the Three Realms?"

"If it weren't for the joint schemes of Yuanshi Tianzun and Taishang Laojun during the Investiture of the Gods, how could my Jie Sect have ended up like this?"

"Today, I will not only overthrow the Three Realms, but also make those high and mighty gods pay a terrible price!"

After all,

Xuan Yinzi raised his hand and waved it, and the skull at the top of his staff emitted a piercing shriek.

The black mist in the Netherworld Valley suddenly surged, and the power of countless Netherworld soldiers instantly increased several times over, charging madly towards the army of the Three Realms... (End of this chapter)