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

“If you dare to be disrespectful to your benefactor again, next time it won’t just be your wrist that gets hit.”

She remained on guard as she spoke, the five-colored flying stones slowly spinning in her palm, ready to strike again at any moment.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Ziya hurriedly stepped forward and grabbed Ji Fa.

"Your Highness, the greater good is at stake!"

He suppressed his dissatisfaction and whispered his advice.

"Huaguang's strength is unfathomable; a head-on confrontation will only result in losses."

Ji Fa gritted his teeth and said.

"That Kongtong Seal should have been mine! With it, what is there to worry about in achieving my great ambition!"

His eyes were filled with madness; he was clearly completely controlled by his inner demons.

Hua Guang walked over slowly, his gaze calmly sweeping over Ji Fa.

"Power cannot be obtained through external means. If you continue to be stubborn and ignorant, you will eventually suffer the consequences."

"What do you know!"

Ji Fa roared.

"I have endured humiliation and hardship for so many years, all for the day I can rule the world! This Kongtong Seal should be at my disposal!"

Hua Guang shook his head, ignoring the frenzied Ji Fa, and turned to look at Jiang Ziya.

"Jiang Shang, you'd better watch yourself."

His tone carried a hint of regret.

Jiang Ziya's expression was complicated; he opened his mouth but didn't know what to say.

He was well aware that Ji Fa had gone mad with evil, but things had come to this point and there was no turning back.

As Hua Guang approached, Deng Chanyu quickly jumped off the back of the earthen unicorn and bowed.

"My daughter, Deng Chanyu, thanks my benefactor for saving my life."

Her voice was soft, a stark contrast to the sharp edge she had displayed when facing Ji Fa.

Hua Guang slightly raised his hand.

"Miss Deng, there's no need for such formalities. It was just a small favor."

Deng Jiugong arrived at this moment, dismounted, and clasped his hands in greeting.

"Immortal, I will never forget your kindness! Please come to our camp so that I may do my part as your host."

Just as Hua Guang was about to reply, he suddenly heard Ji Fa's frantic roar from behind him.

"What are you all waiting for? Charge! Kill them! Reclaim the Kongtong Seal!"

However, none of the Xiqi soldiers moved, and even the Chan Sect cultivators remained silent.

Having just witnessed the power of the Kongtong Seal, Ju Liusun was even more unwilling to make a move now.

Jiang Ziya sighed and bowed to Hua Guang.

"We have offended you today. Please forgive us, fellow Daoist."

He then forcibly pulled Ji Fa, who was still struggling, and signaled for everyone to retreat.

Although Ji Fa was unwilling, he could not break free under Jiang Ziya's control and could only glare fiercely at Hua Guang, his eyes full of resentment.

"I will return! The Kongtong Seal is destined to be mine!"

Hua Guang glanced at him indifferently and said nothing more.

Deng Chanyu stepped forward and said loudly.

"If you dare to invade again, you will never return!"

She glanced at Hua Guang as she said this, as if wanting to see his reaction.

Hua Guang smiled slightly and said to Deng Jiugong.

"General Deng, please lead the way."

Deng Jiugong was overjoyed and quickly led the way.

Deng Chanyu obediently followed Hua Guang's side, occasionally stealing glances at his profile.

The earthen unicorn let out a low roar and transformed into a beam of yellow light, disappearing into the ground.

Upon returning to the Shang army camp, Deng Jiugong immediately ordered a banquet to welcome Huaguang. After several rounds of drinks, Deng Jiugong couldn't help but ask...

"I wonder what your plans are next, Immortal Master? If you could stay and assist me in the army, I would be eternally grateful!"

Hua Guang put down his wine cup and glanced outside the tent.

"The great calamity of the Investiture of the Gods has begun, and the world will be in chaos. Since I have intervened in this matter, I will naturally not stand idly by."

He paused and continued.

"However, cultivators should not get too involved in mortal wars. I can only lend a hand when the Great Shang Dynasty is in danger."

Although Deng Jiugong was somewhat disappointed, he still nodded repeatedly.

"With your words, Immortal Master, I am relieved!"

Deng Chanyu sat to the side, silently pouring wine for Huaguang.

She hesitated several times before finally mustering the courage to ask.

Will my benefactor visit the army often in the future?

Hua Guang glanced at her and nodded slightly.

"If anything changes, I will come."

Deng Chanyu was secretly delighted, but she didn't show it on her face. She just poured the wine even more gently.

After the banquet, Hua Guang got up to take his leave.

“I have important matters to attend to and cannot stay any longer. If you need anything, you can burn this incense to call me.”

He took out a stick of incense and handed it to Deng Jiugong.

Deng Jiugong accepted it solemnly and thanked him repeatedly.

Deng Chanyu stood behind her father, watching Huaguang transform into golden light and depart, her eyes filled with reluctance.

After Hua Guang left, Deng Jiugong looked at his daughter and said thoughtfully.

"Chanyu, you seem a little different today."

Deng Chanyu blushed and whispered.

"Father is joking. Your daughter is still the same daughter as always."

He then strode out of the tent, leaving Deng Jiugong shaking his head and chuckling.

Meanwhile, in the Xiqi camp, Ji Fa was furiously smashing things.

"Useless! You're all useless! You're all so scared by just one Huaguang!"

Jiang Ziya watched coldly from the sidelines, and only spoke after Ji had vented his anger to the point of exhaustion.

“Your Highness, those who achieve great things must be able to bend and stretch. Today’s humiliation will be repaid a hundredfold in the future.”

Ji Fa turned around abruptly, his eyes flashing with madness.

"Father is right! Once I obtain the Kongtong Seal, I will make Huaguang kneel and beg for mercy!"

He paused, then suddenly lowered his voice.

"Father, may we ask our master to intervene?"

Jiang Ziya shook his head.

"Master is currently in seclusion and will not interfere in this matter. However..."

A glint of light flashed in his eyes.

"I do know someone who might be able to deal with Hua Guang."

Ji Fa hurriedly pressed for more information.

"who is it?"

Jiang Ziya slowly uttered three words.

"Lu Ya Dao Ren".

Outside the tent, Julusun listened to the conversation inside and a cold smile appeared on his lips.

He touched the communication jade talisman in his pocket, and already had a plan in mind.

This great calamity of the Investiture of the Gods is getting more and more interesting.

Ji Fa, his eyes bloodshot, galloped forward on his horse, his Emperor's Sword pointed directly at Hua Guang's heart.

He was completely in a state of frenzy, screaming incessantly.

"The Kongtong Seal is mine! The whole world is mine!"

The horses were whipped until they were covered in blood, yet they still charged forward madly.

Hua Guang's eyes turned cold, and a murderous aura suddenly gathered around him.

The Kongtong Seal vibrated slightly in his palm, emitting a low hum.

Just as he was about to make his move, a beautiful figure suddenly appeared from the side.

"You must not harm my benefactor!"

Deng Chanyu let out a sharp cry, and the five-colored flying stones flew out of her hand.

The pebble traced a brilliant arc in the air and struck Ji Fa's mount's front knee with perfect accuracy.

The warhorse let out a miserable neigh, its front hooves buckled, and it threw Ji Fa violently off the horse.

The Xiqi camp erupted in an uproar as three figures shot out—Nezha rode on his Wind and Fire Wheels, Yang Jian already had his Three-Pointed Double-Edged Sword in hand, and Dongwanggong waved his sleeve, creating a gust of wind. The three of them simultaneously pounced on Ji Fa, who had fallen from his horse.

Deng Chanyu's expression changed slightly. Knowing that she could not defeat the three of them working together, she immediately grabbed Hua Guang's sleeve.

"Come on!"

Her tone was urgent, but her grip was strong as she dragged Hua Guang back towards the Shang army's camp.

Hua Guang was about to make a move, but Deng Chanyu pulled him back, leaving him momentarily stunned.

Although he was highly skilled, he had not expected the woman to be so decisive.

The soldiers of Shang Army were dumbfounded. They had never seen General Deng's daughter so actively pulling a man along. Her gentle yet resolute demeanor was completely different from her usual self.

"Release Your Highness!" Nezha shouted, thrusting his Fire-Tipped Spear straight at him.

Yang Jian's three-pointed double-edged sword transformed into three streaks of cold light, blocking their retreat. Dong Wanggong then rolled up his sleeves, first shielding Ji Fa behind him.

Deng Chanyu gritted her teeth and threw out three more five-colored stones with her backhand, barely managing to block the attack, but she did not stop moving.

Hua Guang was pulled away quickly by her, his eyes filled with surprise, but he ultimately did not break free.

Ji Fa was helped up by the Eastern King Duke, but he continued to shout wildly.

"Kill them! Reclaim the Kongtong Seal!"

He struggled to rush forward, but Dong Wanggong suddenly let go of his hand, and he stumbled and fell to the ground again.

"Your Highness, please take care of yourself."

The Eastern King Duke watched coldly, clearly quite displeased with Ji Fa's manic state.

Ji Fa lay on the ground, glaring fiercely at everyone, before finally managing to get up in a sorry state and retreat back to his own camp under the protection of the Xiqi soldiers.

Just then, the deafening sound of horses' hooves suddenly came from the horizon.

Huang Feihu led an army of 50,000 men through the air, their warhorses galloping through the air for a short time, their hooves creating clouds.

Huang Feihu, dressed in military uniform, had a stern face and his eyes swept across the Xiqi camp with lightning speed.

"Ji Fa! Jiang Ziya! You traitors, how dare you invade the territory of my Great Shang!"

Huang Feihu's voice was like a booming bell, and he held a golden-handled spear, pointing it directly at the Xiqi army.

"Today you will pay the price!"

The 50,000-strong army charged into the Xiqi formation like tigers among sheep.

These soldiers all rode extraordinary horses that could briefly take flight, moving as fast as the wind, and the Xiqi infantry had no chance to resist them.

Screams erupted, and the Xiqi formation was thrown into chaos.

Jiang Ziya's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly ordered Wu Ji.

"Quickly, take His Highness away!"

At the same time, he unleashed the Jade Void Apricot Yellow Banner, and a beam of yellow light enveloped his direct followers as he prepared to flee.

"Want to go?"

Huang Feihu shouted loudly, and his golden-handled spear transformed into a beam of golden light, shooting straight at the apricot-yellow flag.

But the flag was, after all, a treasure of the Jade Void Palace. The yellow light trembled slightly, and it still protected Jiang Ziya and the others as they quietly escaped.

On the battlefield, only ordinary soldiers of Xiqi remained, suffering repeated defeats under the onslaught of Huang Feihu's army.

Seeing that their commander had fled, the morale of the Xiqi army completely collapsed, and they all abandoned their weapons and surrendered.

Just then, a five-colored ray of light fell beside Hua Guang, and Kong Xuan quietly appeared.

He glanced across the battlefield and asked casually.

"Should we pursue them? I can sense the magical fluctuations of the Jade Void Apricot Yellow Banner."

Hua Guang looked in the direction Jiang Ziya had fled and shook his head slightly.

"No need. Don't pursue a cornered enemy; besides..."

Before he could finish speaking, he felt Deng Chanyu still tightly gripping his sleeve.

Deng Chanyu then realized that she was still holding Hua Guang's hand, and quickly let go, her cheeks flushing red.

"My daughter has been rude; please forgive her, benefactor."

She lowered her head to straighten her clothes, but couldn't hide the concern in her eyes.

Hua Guang smiled faintly.

"Miss Deng was very brave just now."

These words made Deng Chanyu blush even more, and she secretly looked up at him.

Huang Feihu had already reorganized his troops and strode over. He first bowed to Hua Guang.

"Thank you, fellow Taoist, for your help."

Then he looked at Deng Chanyu, his eyes showing approval.

“My niece Chanyu was quite skilled just now, much like Brother Deng back in the day.”

Deng Jiugong also rushed over and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that his daughter was unharmed.

However, his gaze towards Deng Chanyu still held a hint of doubt, clearly puzzled by his daughter's unusual behavior today.

Feeling somewhat uncomfortable under the gazes of the crowd, Deng Chanyu spoke softly.

"Father, Uncle Huang, it's more important to reorganize the army first."

As she spoke, she quietly retreated to Hua Guang's side, as if she only felt at ease there.

Kong Xuan observed coldly, then suddenly spoke up.

“Ji Fa’s inner demons are deeply ingrained. If we let him go today, he will surely become a scourge in the future.”

Hua Guang has a far-sighted vision.

"The great calamity of the Investiture of the Gods has only just begun; everything is preordained. But what about that Jade Void Apricot Yellow Banner?"

He gazed thoughtfully in the direction Jiang Ziya had fled.

Huang Feihu said in a deep voice.

"Jiang Ziya is cunning and treacherous. Although he was defeated today, the power of the Chan Sect still exists. I'm afraid more cultivators will get involved in the war next."

Deng Jiugong nodded in agreement.

“Brother Huang is absolutely right. If it weren’t for Immortal Huaguang’s timely intervention, we would probably have been unable to withstand the magic of those cultivators.”

As everyone talked, Deng Chanyu stood quietly beside Hua Guang, occasionally stealing glances at his profile.

When she realized that Hua Guang seemed to have noticed something, she quickly lowered her head and pretended to tidy up her armor.

Kong Xuan saw all of this and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

"Once this matter is settled, I will take my leave."

Having said that, it transformed into a five-colored rosy glow and vanished without a trace.

Huang Feihu also took his leave.

"I must return to Chaoge to report back. Brother Deng, please guard Sanshan Pass well."

He then bowed to Hua Guang.

"If you have some free time, you are welcome to come to Chaoge for a chat."

Hua Guang nodded slightly.

"I will definitely visit when I have the chance."

After Huang Feihu led his army away, Deng Jiugong finally had a chance to take a closer look at his daughter.

"Chanyu, what happened to you today?"

Before he could finish speaking, Deng Chanyu interrupted.

"Father, the soldiers are still waiting for you to arrange the defense."

Deng Jiugong looked at his daughter, then at Huaguang, and seemed to understand something. He laughed heartily.

"Alright, alright, I'll go right away."

He then strode towards the military camp, leaving the two of them alone.

Deng Chanyu breathed a sigh of relief and turned to Hua Guang.

"If you are not in a hurry, my benefactor, you may rest in the camp for a while. The turmoil just now must have taken a toll on your energy."

Hua Guang looked at her, who was clearly nervous but trying to remain calm, and a smile flashed in his eyes.

"Then it's annoying."

The two walked side by side toward the camp, their shadows stretched long by the setting sun.

The soldiers of the merchant army along the way saluted one after another, their eyes filled with knowing goodwill as they looked at Deng Chanyu.

Deng Chanyu's cheeks flushed slightly, but she maintained the demeanor of a general's daughter. Only her slightly trembling fingertips betrayed the turmoil in her heart.

Hua Guang suddenly spoke.

"Miss Deng's five-colored flying stones are quite exquisite."

Deng Chanyu's eyes lit up.

"You flatter me, my benefactor. This is just a family trick, nothing compared to Entong's supernatural powers."

"There is no distinction between high and low magic; the key lies in the skillful application of it."

Hua Guang spoke in a calm tone.

"The girl's move just now was perfectly timed and angled."

Deng Chanyu was delighted to receive Hua Guang's praise, and her speech became much more natural.

“I have practiced martial arts since I was a child, and my specialty is the art of throwing stones. My father said that few people in the world can match my skill.”

Hua Guang nodded.

"Indeed."

He paused, then suddenly asked.

"Has the young lady ever considered the path of cultivation?"

Deng Chanyu was taken aback, then shook her head.

"My father said that it is better for a woman to be a good wife and mother, and that fighting and killing is not the right way."

Hua Guang has a far-sighted vision.

"There are three thousand great paths, each with its own unique way. Many women have achieved great success in their cultivation, such as Nuwa."

Before he could finish speaking, a messenger rushed over.

"Miss, the General requests that you and the Immortal Master go to the main tent for a meeting!"

Deng Chanyu quickly composed herself and regained the dignity befitting a general's daughter.

"understood."

She turned to Hua Guang, her eyes questioning. (End of Chapter)