Honghuang: Fire De Huaguang, I am the Horse King of Human Education

"I never expected to meet you here again."

Hua Guang's gaze remained indifferent.

"Jiang Shang, you and I are old acquaintances. Are you really going to remain so stubborn about what happened today?"

Jiang Ziya gave a wry smile.

"They're just serving their own masters. But you, since you've already transcended this world, why bother getting involved in this mess?"

The conversation between the two men held the breath of both soldiers.

Deng Jiugong then realized that Hua Guang and Jiang Ziya were actually old acquaintances.

Meanwhile, in the Xiqi camp, Ji Fa stared intently at Hua Guang, his eyes brimming with greed.

He whispered instructions to the general beside him.

"Pass down the order: seize that precious seal at all costs!"

Hua Guang seemed oblivious to Ji Fa's subtle actions, and simply said to Jiang Ziya in a calm tone.

"Transcend the world? If one can stand by and watch all living beings suffer without doing anything, what is the point of cultivation?"

Jiang Ziya was taken aback upon hearing this, his eyes filled with a complex expression.

He was well aware that the war against the Shang would cause immense suffering, but he could not disobey his master's orders, and besides...
He glanced at Ji Fa, whose face was contorted in rage, and a sense of regret rose in his heart.

Just then, Hua Guang suddenly asked a question.

"Is Madam Ma alright?"

Jiang Ziya was surprised that he would ask this question, and paused for a moment before answering.

"She is doing well in Xiqi, reciting scriptures and chanting Buddhist prayers every day, and not caring about worldly affairs."

When he spoke of his wife, a rare tenderness appeared in his eyes.

Hua Guang nodded.

"That's good. She's a kind person and shouldn't be involved in these troubles."

The calm conversation between the two surprised everyone present.

Deng Jiugong gripped the hilt of his knife nervously, fearing that Hua Guang might change his stance because of their past relationship.

Ji Fa then took the opportunity to growl at Jiang Ziya.

"What are you waiting for, Prime Minister? Seize this madman!"

Jiang Ziya said to Hua Guang.

"Since you've come, fellow Daoist, you surely won't leave easily. Then let this old man experience the power of the Kongtong Seal!"

Having said that, he unleashed the God-Slaying Whip, and thunder roared in the air.

Hua Guang remained calm and composed. The Kongtong Seal slowly rotated in the air, emitting a soft golden light that absorbed all the lightning.

"Jiang Shang, do you really intend to fight me?"

Hua Guang spoke calmly.

"You should understand that the Kongtong Seal is not something you can contend with."

Jiang Ziya's expression changed; he was well aware of the power and danger of the Kongtong Seal.

The power that this human treasure wielded in Hua Guang's hands far exceeded his expectations.

What alarmed him even more was that Hua Guang's cultivation seemed to have improved considerably since their last meeting.

"Master, you are still biased after all."

A sudden surge of resentment welled up in Jiang Ziya's heart.

He devoted himself wholeheartedly to the Chan Sect, yet he never received the true treasure to be passed down, while Huaguang did.
Just then, Ji Fa suddenly snatched a bow and arrow from a soldier beside him and fired an arrow at Hua Guang.

The arrow came suddenly, and the arrowhead was covered with an eerie black light, clearly indicating that it had been coated with some kind of evil magic.

Hua Guang didn't even look at it. The Kongtong Seal trembled slightly, and the arrow turned to dust three feet away from him.

However, this move angered the Shang army camp.

"Shameless scoundrel! How dare you stab someone in the back!"

Enraged, Deng Jiugong brandished his sword and prepared to lead his troops in a charge.

Hua Guang raised his hand to stop him, and for the first time, his gaze officially fell on Ji Fa.

"So you're Ji Fa? Just as rumored, you're wicked."

Ji Fa trembled under his gaze, but then roared even more frantically.

"Kill him! Whoever kills him, I will make him a feudal lord!"

Although the soldiers of Xiqi were tempted, none of them dared to step forward due to Hua Guang's imposing presence.

Seeing this, Jiang Ziya knew that things would not end well today, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and raise the apricot yellow flag to prepare for a battle with Hua Guang.

However, Hua Guang shook his head.

"Jiang Shang, you are no match for me. Take your men and retreat. I do not wish to commit further bloodshed today."

Jiang Ziya's face turned ashen. Although what he said was true, saying it in front of both armies was tantamount to slapping him in the face in public.

Just as he was about to fight desperately, a golden light flashed across the sky, and a majestic voice rang out.

"Hua Guang, you killed my disciples of the Chan Sect! Today I will teach you a lesson!"

Ju Liusun arrived riding on a cloud, followed by several disciples of the Chan Sect.

It turns out he went to get reinforcements, and now he's bringing his fellow disciples to seek revenge.

Hua Guang's expression remained unchanged.

"You've come at the perfect time, saving me the trouble of looking for you later."

Enraged, Liu Sun unleashed his magic weapon to attack, but was stopped by Jiang Ziya.

"Senior brother, wait! This matter requires further consideration."

"What are you planning!"

Ju Liusun flew into a rage.

"He killed my disciple, and today he must pay with his life!"

Hua Guang sneered.

"Tu Xingsun forcibly abducted a woman; he deserved to die. Is this how you disciples of the Chan Sect bully others?"

These words left Ju Liusun speechless, but they only fueled his murderous intent.

Without another word, he directly unleashed the Immortal Binding Rope and attacked Hua Guang.

Hua Guang neither flinched nor dodged, and the Kongtong Seal suddenly expanded, radiating a vast aura of humanity.

The Immortal-Binding Rope shrank back with a mournful cry when it was still three feet away from the Kongtong Seal.

"How is this possible!"

Ju Liusun was shocked. The Immortal Binding Rope was a magic weapon personally bestowed by the Primordial Heavenly Venerable, yet it had no effect on the Kongtong Seal.
Hua Guang said calmly.

"The Kongtong Seal is a supreme treasure of the human race, capable of countering all immortal magical treasures. If you know what's good for you, leave immediately, or don't blame me for being impolite."

Ju Liusun was both shocked and furious, and wanted to fight again, but Jiang Ziya held him back tightly.

"Senior brother, you mustn't! The Kongtong Seal is incredibly powerful; we are no match for it!"

Just then, Hua Guang suddenly sensed something and looked up at the sky.

A streak of blue light appeared from the west and arrived above the battlefield in the blink of an eye.

"Fellow Daoist Huaguang, it's been a long time."

A gentle voice rang out, and the newcomer was none other than Duobao Daoist of the Jie Sect.

Hua Guang nodded slightly.

"Fellow Daoist Duobao, are you also here to get involved in this mess?"

Daoist Duobao laughed.

"I was just passing by when I saw how lively it was, so I came to take a look."

As he spoke, he glanced at Jiang Ziya and the others.

"Are you, members of the Chan Sect, going to use your numbers to bully the few?"

Fearing that Sun was angry, he said.

"Duobao, this is none of your business!"

Daoist Duobao was not angry, but said to Huaguang.

"If you need any help, please don't hesitate to ask."

Hua Guang shook his head.

"Thank you for your kindness, but dealing with these people is not something I need to trouble you with, fellow Daoist."

These words were spoken with extreme confidence, which made Jiang Ziya and the others look even more unpleasant.

Daoist Duobao laughed heartily and indeed stepped aside to watch the battle, clearly wanting to enjoy the spectacle.

Ju Liusun could no longer restrain himself. Ignoring Jiang Ziya's obstruction, he joined forces with several fellow disciples to unleash their magic weapons and attack Hua Guang.

Suddenly, the sky was filled with dazzling light, and all sorts of magical treasures came crashing down with earth-shattering power.

Hua Guang's expression remained unchanged. The Kongtong Seal slowly rotated in the air, emitting a soft yet resilient golden light.

The moment all the magical artifacts came into contact with the golden light, they lost all their power. "What kind of evil magic is this?!"

Ju Liusun was utterly shocked. Their combined attack had been so easily neutralized.
Hua Guang said calmly.

"It is not an evil practice, but a righteous path of humanity. You, the Chan Sect, pride yourselves on being the righteous path, yet you are unaware of the power of humanity's most precious treasure?"

After saying that, he lightly tapped his finger, and the Kongtong Seal suddenly enlarged, pressing down on Ju Liusun and the others.

The sheer power was like the sky collapsing and the earth sinking, leaving everyone present feeling suffocated.

Jiang Ziya was shocked and hurriedly summoned the Apricot Yellow Banner to protect everyone, but the Apricot Yellow Banner was forced to retreat under the pressure of the Kongtong Seal and was about to collapse.

Just then, Hua Guang suddenly stopped, and the Kongtong Seal slowly flew back to the top of his head.

"I'm teaching you a lesson today. If you dare to make things difficult for General Deng and his daughter again, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

Ju Liusun and the others turned pale; just a moment ago, they had truly felt the threat of death.

Jiang Ziya was also still shaken. He finally understood why his master valued the Kongtong Seal so much.

Daoist Duobao clapped his hands and laughed from the side.

"Brilliant! Truly brilliant! Fellow Daoist Huaguang lives up to his reputation."

Hua Guang glanced at him.

"If you've had enough, please leave."

Daoist Duobao wasn't angry and smiled.

"In that case, we'll meet again sometime."

Having said that, it transformed into a beam of blue light and departed.

Hua Guang then turned to Deng Jiugong.

"General Deng, today's matter is settled. Guard the pass well. If anything changes, I will come to help."

Deng Jiugong was so excited that he tried to kneel down again, but Hua Guang helped him up.

"I will never forget your great kindness, Immortal!"

Hua Guang nodded and took one last look at Jiang Ziya.

"Take care of yourself."

Having said that, it transformed into golden light and departed.

After Hua Guang left, Jiang Ziya sighed and said to Ju Liusun.

"Senior brother, let's discuss this matter more carefully."

Although Ju Liusun was unwilling, he knew he couldn't do anything to Hua Guang, so he had no choice but to give up in resentment.

Only Ji Fa remained fixed on the direction Hua Guang had left, his eyes filled with a crazed light.

"We must obtain the Kongtong Seal."

He muttered to himself, his ambition growing wildly within him.

Looking at Ji Fa's appearance, Jiang Ziya felt a sense of foreboding.

But since things had come to this, he had no choice but to keep going.

However, Hua Guang's appearance made the already complex Investiture of the Gods war even more unpredictable.

Hua Guang gently raised his palm, and the Kongtong Seal that was floating in the air fell down in response, quickly shrinking to four inches square, and landed steadily in his palm.

Where the seal had just struck, a huge pit three zhang deep was clearly visible. At the bottom of the pit, there was only a blurry pool of flesh and blood, and the appearance of Tu Xingsun could no longer be seen.

Upon witnessing this scene, the soldiers of the Shang Dynasty all showed expressions of awe and, led by Deng Jiugong, knelt down in unison.

"Thank you so much, Immortal Master, for saving my life!"

Deng Jiugong's voice was loud and clear, and his eyes shone with fanaticism.

Thousands of soldiers behind him shouted in response, their voices echoing across the land.

They had had enough of being oppressed by the Taoists these days, and today they finally got their revenge.

Above the clouds, Deng Chanyu struggled to break free from the binding ropes.

Without the blessing of its owner's magic, the rope quickly came loose.

Her beautiful eyes followed Hua Guang's figure closely, and an indescribable emotion welled up in her heart.

The scene of Fang Caiguang saving her life kept replaying in her mind, and every move made her heart race.

"Quickly, take me down here."

Deng Chanyu gently patted the earthen unicorn's neck, her voice tinged with urgency.

She straightened her slightly disheveled battle robe and carefully tucked her stray hairs behind her ears, wanting to leave the best impression on her savior.

The earthen qilin let out a low roar and descended from the clouds.

Deng Chanyu sat upright, trying her best to maintain the dignity of a general's daughter, but her slightly flushed cheeks and flickering eyes betrayed the turmoil in her heart.

Hua Guang nodded slightly to the kneeling soldiers, then turned to walk toward Deng Jiugong's camp.

He walked with ease, as if he had just done something insignificant.

In the Xiqi camp, Jiang Ziya looked at Hua Guang's retreating figure, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

He had met Hua Guang several times and knew that the other's cultivation was unfathomable.

Today, upon seeing Hua Guang again, the strength he displayed in every gesture was far beyond Hua Guang's reach.

Jiang Ziya subconsciously touched the God-Slaying Whip in his arms, and for the first time began to doubt this magical treasure bestowed upon him by his master.

Just then, Ji Fa suddenly let out a roar.

"The Kongtong Seal! That's mine!"

His eyes were bloodshot, his face was contorted, and he had completely lost his usual gentle and refined demeanor.

Seeing that Hua Guang was about to take the Kongtong Seal away, he could no longer suppress his greed.

"Kill him! Reclaim the seal!"

Ji waved her arms and roared at the soldiers around her.

However, the Chan Sect monks looked at each other blankly, and no one responded.

Fang Caiguang's displayed strength left them with lingering fear, and none of them were willing to step forward and die.

Jiang Ziya shouted sternly.

"Your Highness, please calm down! Do not lose your composure!"

He glared at Ji Fa, feeling both disappointed and helpless.

This young master of Xiqi, whom he had personally nurtured, proved to be utterly useless at a crucial moment.

Ji Fa seemed not to hear Jiang Ziya's rebuke. He suddenly drew the Emperor's Sword from his waist and charged towards Hua Guang alone.

"Hand over the Kongtong Seal!"

He roared, the tip of his sword pointing straight at Hua Guang's back.

At this moment, he forgot all about the great cause of conquering the Shang Dynasty and the well-being of the people; all that remained in his eyes was the desire for supreme power.

Deng Jiugong was furious upon seeing this and spurred his warhorse forward to stop him.

However, a figure was faster than him. Deng Chanyu arrived suddenly, riding an earthen unicorn, and steadily blocked Ji Fa's path.

"stop!"

Deng Chanyu let out a sharp cry, holding the five-colored flying stones in her hand.

She sat upright on the back of the Qilin, and although she was wearing armor, her brows showed a touch more gentleness than usual.

Those bright eyes held a resolute light, like a mother lioness protecting her cubs.

Ji Fa was forced to stop in his tracks, glaring angrily at Deng Chanyu who had suddenly appeared.

"Get out of my way! Or I'll kill you too!"

Deng Chanyu showed no fear whatsoever; instead, she slightly raised her chin.

"If you want to harm my benefactor, you'll have to get past me first."

As she spoke, she glanced at Hua Guang out of the corner of her eye and saw that he was turning his head to look at her, so she straightened her back.

Deng Jiugong reined in his warhorse and looked at his daughter with a face full of doubt.

He had never seen Chanyu like this before. The usually heroic and valiant daughter was now showing the delicate charm of a young girl.

What puzzled him even more was why Chanyu would be so protective of a cultivator she had just met.

Hua Guang turned around, his gaze falling on Deng Chanyu, and nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

"Miss Deng, there's no need for that. You're just a clown; you can't hurt me."

These words enraged Ji Fa even more, and he raised his sword to force his way in.

Deng Chanyu would not let him succeed. She shot out five-colored flying stones from her hand, aiming precisely at Ji Fa's wrist.

"what!"

Ji Fa cried out in pain as the Emperor's Sword slipped from his hand and fell to the ground.

He clutched his swollen wrist, staring at Deng Chanyu in disbelief.

"How dare you hurt me!"

Deng Chanyu snorted coldly. (End of Chapter)