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

"Hmph! Pretending to be a ghost!"

Chi You crossed his arms, his scarlet pupils filled with contempt and disdain.

"Twelve cowards, daring to act tough in front of me? I've beaten you up back in the Kunlun Mountains!"

Kong Xuan, dressed in a five-colored robe, fluttered gently in the night breeze, his expression aloof and his tone indifferent.

"The Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect have impressive reputations, but unfortunately... their abilities vary greatly. Apart from a few individuals like Guang Chengzi and Chi Jingzi who could put up a fight, the rest are nothing but chickens and dogs."

Hua Guang's gaze remained calm as he looked at the dazzling golden scene, but a faint smile appeared on his lips.

"Does Jiang Ziya think that with these twelve senior brothers backing him up, he can rest easy? Unfortunately, the matter of the Investiture of the Gods cannot be controlled by a few Golden Immortals. In tomorrow's battle, they cannot protect Xiqi."

He turned around and addressed the crowd.

"With the Twelve Golden Immortals all here, Heavenly reinforcements are likely not far off. This battle is destined to be difficult. But the arrow is on the bowstring, and we must release it! Gentlemen, return to your tents, rest and recuperate, and tomorrow... we will breach the city!"

"it is good!"

Chi You was the first to respond, eager to fight.

"My sword has been waiting for this moment for a long time! I don't care if they're Golden Immortals or Silver Immortals, if they dare to block my way, I'll chop them all down!"

Kong Xuan nodded slightly, her multicolored eyes darting around, lost in thought.

Wen Zhong and other generals responded in unison, their fighting spirit soaring.

The group returned to their camp, leaving only the direction of Xiqi City still shimmering with golden light and bustling with noise, immersed in the immense joy and hope of "the descent of the gods."

Little did they know, in the distant city of Chaoge, the people merely glanced at the twelve golden beams in the night sky with curiosity before going about their business. In teahouses and taverns, some even scoffed.

"The people of Xiqi are making a fuss over nothing. They think a few glowing Taoist priests are gods? In our Chaoge, we have Immortal Huaguang in charge, he's a true god! And His Majesty the Martial Emperor, his ten-thousand-foot golden body is far more imposing than those few tiny specks of light?"

One side sees the descent of gods as a lifeline and worships them; the other side is used to the methods of gods and immortals and takes them for granted.

These starkly contrasting attitudes silently speak of two cities, two different mindsets, and... two different futures.

As dawn broke, the first rays of sunlight pierced the night, painting the wilderness outside Xiqi City with a somber golden-red hue.

The sound of war drums, like the heartbeat of a sleeping behemoth, resounded simultaneously from the east and west sides!
Boom!Boom!Boom!
The dull drumbeats struck the hearts of every soldier, shattering the last tranquility of dawn.

Beneath the walls of Xiqi, the city gates roared open. Ji Fa, clad in golden armor, stood atop his chariot, his longsword pointing skyward, exuding confidence and triumph!

Behind him were nearly 100,000 Xiqi soldiers who had been barely assembled.

Although many people still had the fear of last night on their faces, at this moment, their eyes were focused fervently on the golden sky above them!

There, eleven figures appeared like deities descending to earth, suspended high in the clouds!
Guang Chengzi held the ancient Heaven-Turning Seal, while Chi Jingzi's Yin-Yang Mirror gleamed coldly in his palm. Ju Liusun, Cihang, Puxian...

Each Golden Immortal was surrounded by vast immortal light, radiating an immense pressure that suppressed heaven and earth!

The magical artifacts they held or carried emanated a chilling aura—the immense weight of the Heaven-Turning Seal, the eeriness of the Soul-Slaying Bell, the sinister chill of the Yin-Yang Mirror…

Each one was once a renowned weapon of war in the primordial world!
"Gods above! Protect us!"

"Kill the enemy! Kill the enemy! Kill the enemy!"

The morale of the Xiqi soldiers was completely ignited by this "divine" lineup!
They raised their weapons high and let out a deafening roar, as if victory was already in their grasp with these eleven golden immortals in charge!

Jiang Ziya stood beside Ji Fa, his whisk swaying gently, a long-lost confident smile appearing on his face.

With my fellow disciples here, what is there to fear from Huaguang and Chiyou?
Meanwhile, the major merchant faction...

Fifty thousand elite troops, clad in imposing armor, stood in formation like a forest.

Huang Feihu took the lead, his golden spear pointing diagonally at the sky.

Generals Wen Zhong and Zhang Kui stood on either side, their eyes sharp as eagles.

At the central command post, Hua Guang sat upright in his cloud chariot, the Kongtong Seal hovering in front of him, surrounded by the phantom of a black bird, exuding a magnificent and awe-inspiring aura of humanity.

Beside him stood Chi You, his golden body towering high and his murderous aura restrained, and Xing Tian, ​​carrying a giant axe and brimming with fighting spirit.

Kong Xuan, dressed in a five-colored robe, had an indifferent expression, but his gaze was fixed on Guang Chengzi in the sky.

Xing Tian's giant eye on his chest and abdomen stared intently at the ancient seal in Guang Chengzi's hand, and a surge of anger from the depths of his bloodline erupted!
He took a sudden step forward, the earth cracked, and the giant axe pointed at Guang Chengzi, the sound like ancient ice exploding.

"Guang Chengzi! Was the Heaven-Turning Seal in your hand forged from the remains of Mount Buzhou?!"

This roar, carrying the overwhelming hatred of the Wu Clan's battle spirit, instantly overwhelmed the clamor of Xiqi!

Guang Chengzi remained expressionless, lightly swept his whisk, and said calmly.

"So what? Mount Buzhou was formed from the spine of Pangu. My master extracted its essence and refined it into this treasure to suppress the destiny. This is making the best use of everything."

"fart!"

Xingtian roared, his murderous aura soaring to the heavens.

"The backbone of Father God Pangu is not to be desecrated by you! You think you're worthy to forge a magical weapon?!"

A cold glint flashed in Chi You's crimson pupils as he reached out and pressed down on the shoulder of the enraged Xing Tian. His voice was deep but carried an unwavering killing intent.

"Brother, calm down. Today, I will personally cut off this scoundrel's head and use his blood to offer a sacrifice to the backbone of our Father God!"

Upon hearing this, Guang Chengzi's eyes flashed with coldness.

Without saying another word, he flipped his left hand, and an ancient bronze bell appeared in his palm—it was the Soul-Slaying Bell!

"Ding--!"

A clear yet eerily strange bell rang out!

The sound wasn't loud, but it disregarded spatial distance, instantly penetrating everyone's eardrums and reaching the depths of their souls!
An invisible, eerie power specifically targeting the soul spread out, enveloping the Shang army formation!
This is a show of force! It's the contempt of gods and immortals for mortals!
Guang Chengzi smirked, preparing to enjoy the sight of the mortals below clutching their heads in agony, their souls scattered.

however!
The anticipated chaos did not occur!

Faced with this soul-piercing, soul-shattering bell, the 50,000 soldiers of the Great Shang Dynasty only trembled slightly!
Their eyes instantly filled with bloodshot veins, veins bulged on their foreheads, and their faces showed pain, yet not one of them fell! Not one of them wailed!
Instead, an even more violent and resolute fierce aura erupted from every soldier, like a volcano that had been ignited!
They gritted their teeth, gripped their weapons tightly, and stared intently at the enemy ahead!
That gaze held the resilience forged in blood and fire, the indomitable spirit that survived countless battles! It was the unyielding backbone of humanity in the face of divine pressure!
"Humph!"

Guang Chengzi's cold smile froze, his eyes filled with astonishment and doubt. These mortals... could actually withstand the Soul-Slaying Bell?

"Hahaha!"

Chi You's maniacal laughter boomed like thunder, instantly dispelling the last gloom brought by the bell's sound!
His towering golden body stepped forward, his voice resounding throughout the world.

"My lads! Do you see this? This is what they call gods and immortals! They only know how to use wicked tricks!"
They were afraid! Afraid of the fighting spirit of our human race! Afraid of the backbone of our human race!

He abruptly drew the gleaming golden Tiger Soul Blade from his back, its tip pointing directly at Xiqi City, and let out a deafening roar. "Tell me! Have humans ever feared the heavens?!"

"No!!"

Fifty thousand soldiers roared in unison, their voices sweeping across the heavens and earth!
"Have humans ever feared immortals?!"

"No!!"

"Humans, have you ever feared war?!"

"Fight! Fight! Fight!!"

"Great Merchant—Victory is assured!!"

"Victory is certain! Victory is certain! Victory is certain!!"

The battle roars of 50,000 people converged into a terrifying torrent that tore through the sky and shook the earth!
That fighting spirit, that indomitable will, that invincible aura, struck hard into the hearts of the Xiqi soldiers!
The morale that had just been ignited by the "gods" instantly wavered and dimmed in the face of this torrent of pure human will!
The clamor atop Xiqi City came to an abrupt halt, leaving only the deafening, earth-shattering shouts of "Victory is certain!" from the Shang soldiers echoing between heaven and earth!
Just when the Shang dynasty was riding high and the morale of the Xiqi army was wavering!

Above the nine heavens, another strange event occurs!
Rumble!
It was as if the sky had been torn apart!
A colossal, majestic gate, shrouded in endless auspicious clouds and mist, suddenly appeared high in the sky! Above the gate.

The three gilded characters "Nantianmen" shone brightly, exuding supreme majesty that ruled over the three realms!

Immediately afterwards, the doors and windows were wide open!

Countless heavenly soldiers and generals, clad in golden armor and wielding divine weapons, emerged from the gate like a golden torrent!

Banners fluttered, obscuring the sky! A chilling aura, mixed with sacred majesty, instantly enveloped the entire battlefield!

One hundred thousand heavenly soldiers! Formed in formation amidst the clouds! Swords and spears like a forest, their cold light reflecting the sun!

The leading female general, clad in silver armor and wielding two swords, was none other than Princess Longji!
Beside her, the Heavenly Venerable of Universal Transformation and Responding to the Origin of Thunder was surrounded by lightning, his power terrifying!
"Heavenly soldiers! They are heavenly soldiers and generals!"

"The Jade Emperor has sent troops to rescue us!"

"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Heavenly Court!"

On the walls of Xiqi, the defending troops, who had just been overwhelmed by the overwhelming power of the Shang Dynasty, suddenly erupted into an even more fervent cheer!

Ji Fa was so excited that he trembled all over and repeatedly kowtowed to the sky.

"Thank you for your great kindness, Your Majesty! Thank you for your great kindness, Your Majesty!"

On the central cloud chariot of the Great Shang camp.

Hua Guang slowly rose to his feet, his gaze piercing through space, locking onto the 100,000 heavenly soldiers high above the nine heavens, looking down upon all living beings, and the wide-open South Heavenly Gate!

A chilling, bone-chilling killing intent, capable of freezing the void, erupted from his body like a dormant ancient beast awakening!
The Kongtong Seal in front of him trembled with a buzzing sound, and the phantom of the black bird let out an angry cry!

"Haotian!"

Hua Guang's voice was as cold as ice from the deepest hell, every word carrying a chilling killing intent.

"You dare... send heavenly soldiers to interfere in the human race's war! Very well! Today, I will sever your overstepping hand! Let you know that the human race decides its own affairs! The Heavenly Court... has no right to interfere!"

"Hahaha!"

Chi You laughed wildly, his scarlet pupils burning with raging battle flames. The Tiger Soul Blade in his hand sensed its master's killing intent, its golden light surging and emitting an excited buzzing sound.

"The old rivals are all here! Lackeys of the Heavenly Court! Hypocrites of the Chan Sect! Perfect! Today we'll settle both old and new scores! Xing Tian!"

"exist!"

Xingtian's giant axe slammed into the ground, its murderous aura soaring to the heavens!
"Tell those high and mighty guys!"

Chi You's voice was like thunder, echoing across the battlefield.

"Humanity is no longer the ants they once trampled upon! Today, let them remember with their blood—the backbone of humanity will never bend! The fighting spirit of humanity will never admit defeat! Fight!"

"war!!"

Xingtian roared, his giant axe pointing straight at the sky!
"war!!"

The 50,000 soldiers of the Great Shang Dynasty roared in unison, their voices like dragons soaring into the sky!

Facing the Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect and 100,000 heavenly soldiers, their eyes showed no fear, only boiling fighting spirit and fearless determination!
Humans, fearless in battle!
One hundred thousand heavenly soldiers lined up in the clouds, radiating golden light and auspicious energy, their solemn and majestic aura pressing down on the earth.

Princess Longji, her silver armor gleaming, stood before the battle with her twin swords pointed diagonally, exuding a heroic and valiant air. Her gaze swept across the battlefield below, carrying the poise and scrutiny of a celestial princess.

"Heavenly soldiers! Heavenly soldiers and generals! His Majesty has sent troops to rescue us!"

"Princess Longji! It's Her Highness the Princess herself who's here!"

"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Heavenly Court!"

On the city walls of Xiqi, the defending troops, who had just been suffocated by the Shang Dynasty's "Victory is certain" battle cry, now erupted in an even more fervent cheer than when the "divine beings descended"!
Ji Fa was so excited that he trembled all over. He straightened his imperial robes, put on the most humble and respectful smile, and bowed deeply to the ground in the direction of Princess Longji above the clouds. His voice was deliberately trembling with gratitude.

"Emperor Ji Fa of the Lower Realm thanks the Jade Emperor for his great grace! He also thanks Princess Longji for her personal assistance! Her Highness is of unparalleled beauty and majesty. To have Her Highness's favor is truly a blessing for the countless people of Xiqi! On behalf of the soldiers and people of Xiqi, Ji Fa kowtows to express his deepest gratitude to Her Highness!"

He adopted an extremely humble posture, almost burying his head in the dust, and his words were full of flattery, elevating Princess Longji to the highest position.

He was rapidly calculating in his mind: The Heavenly Court attaches such importance to this matter that it has even sent a princess to lead the expedition in person!
If we can seize this opportunity to climb the social ladder in Heaven, why worry about not being able to use the power of Heaven to eliminate the influence of the Chan Sect on the human race in the future?

Even if he could gain this woman's favor... A fleeting look of greed and covetousness crossed Ji Fa's eyes.

"Shameless!"

"Scum!"

Two angry shouts rang out almost simultaneously!

In the Shang camp, Hua Guang's face was ashen, his eyes flashed with cold light, and his voice was like thunder from the heavens, exploding across the battlefield.

"Ji Fa! As a lord of the human race, you are supported by the people, yet instead of protecting your territory and ensuring their safety, you invite foreign enemies into your home and slaughter your own kind! Now you even bow and scrape before the Heavenly Court, begging for mercy! You are unworthy of being called the Son of Heaven! You are a disgrace to the human race!"

Huang Feihu's hair and beard bristled, and he angrily pointed his golden spear at Ji Fa, his voice like a tiger's roar.

"Ji Fa, you brat! Your father, Ji Chang, still had a reputation for some benevolence! Yet you willingly became a lackey of the Heavenly Court, inviting wolves into the house! You grovel before foreign races, utterly disgracing our human race! How can you still stand between heaven and earth?!"

Chi You's ten-thousand-foot-tall golden body took a step forward, and the earth roared!

His scarlet pupils were fixed on Ji Fa, his gaze like a tangible flame, almost burning Ji Fa to ashes!

A surge of fury originating from the depths of his bloodline caused the golden light around him to be tinged with a bloody hue.

"You son of heaven, my foot! You've disgraced the human race! When I was beheading Xuanyuan, I wasn't as spineless as you! When I conquer Xiqi, you'll be the first one I twist off to use as a chamber pot!" (End of Chapter)