Honghuang: Creation of the Green Lotus, the beginning of the Three Pure Ones

Chapter 356 Father faints, brother vomits blood, Ji Fa ascends to power.

Seeing Feng Lin's fierce approach, Ji Shuqian's anger intensified. He thrust his spear like a dragon emerging from the sea, aiming straight for Feng Lin's throat.

He had practiced martial arts since childhood and possessed immense strength. Among the princes of Xiqi, he was the most skilled in martial arts. At this moment, he attacked in anger, and the tip of his spear even brought up a visible shockwave.

The spiked club clashed with the spear, sparks flying. Feng Lin felt a tingling sensation in his hand and was secretly shocked: "This brute has incredible strength."

Remembering Chen Xuan's instructions, when two armies fight to the death, if you can defeat the enemy with one move, never use a second move.

Feng Lin had no intention of winning through martial arts, so he pretended to be defeated and fled back to his main camp.

Ji Shuqian, unsuspecting of any trickery, immediately brandished his spear, spurred his warhorse, and chased after Feng Lin.

Meanwhile, Boyi Kao had also received the news. He immediately went to the city wall to observe the enemy's formation for his brother.

Seeing that Ji Shuqian chased after Feng Lin, and considering Feng Lin's previous moves, he showed no sign of panic. He knew his brother had fallen into a trap.

He immediately shouted from the top of the city wall, "Fifteenth brother, be careful! Feng Lin is feigning defeat. Do not chase after him!"

Unfortunately, it was too late. Feng Lin had already made his move. He turned around and exhaled a breath of red smoke.

The red aura instantly rushed towards Ji Shuqian, which startled him greatly. Just as he was about to dodge, he felt something coming towards his face.

Because the two were not far apart, Ji Shuqian had no time to dodge. He was hit directly in the face by Feng Lin's Karmic Fire Pearl.

The next moment, a crimson flame erupted from Ji Shuqian's body. In just a few moments, Ji Shuqian was reduced to ashes.

This scene was naturally witnessed by Boyi Kao, who was so enraged that he spat out a mouthful of blood.

At this moment, Feng Lin had already reined in his warhorse, turned it around, and charged towards the Xiqi army.

Before Ji Shuqian's personal guards could figure out what was happening, Feng Lin had already charged in, his spiked club flashing, and in a matter of moments, corpses littered the ground.

Soon, King Wen, Ji Chang, received the news. Upon learning that his son had turned to ashes, he was overcome with rage and fainted.

King Ji Chang was already old and his health was not what it used to be. Now, upon learning of his son's death, his already frail body suffered another blow.

Upon learning that his father was in a coma and his elder brother was vomiting blood, Ji Fa was overjoyed, but he showed no sign of it on his face.

She rushed to the city wall, crying her heart out, tears streaming down her face. She kept shouting.

"Open the city gates! I will avenge my fifteenth brother. I will not return to Xiqi City until I kill Feng Lin today."

At this moment, Boyi Kao, struggling to stay upright, staggered down the city wall with the help of his attendants. His eyes were filled with tears, and his heart was filled with both grief and anger.

Ji Shuqian's death made Boyi Kao realize one thing: having martial prowess alone is no match for a cultivator.

Even if they practice unorthodox methods, it's enough to render ordinary military generals powerless. Once they encounter them, death is the only outcome.

This made Boyi Kao understand why Ji Fa valued Jiang Ziya so much. After all, Jiang Ziya was backed by the Chan Sect.

Gaining Jiang Ziya's support was tantamount to gaining the support of the Chan Sect. However, he overlooked this crucial point.

Just then, Ji Fa arrived at the foot of the city wall. He kept shouting that he wanted to go out of the city to avenge Ji Shuqian.

Bo Yikao was well aware that Ji Shuqian would come out of the city to meet the enemy. There must be something fishy about it, and this person was very likely Ji Fa. However, lacking evidence, Bo Yikao dared not easily accuse Ji Fa. He could only speak in a cold voice.

"Pass down the order: close the city gates tightly, and no one is allowed to go out to fight," Boyi Kao commanded in a hoarse voice, then spat out another mouthful of blood.

Seeing this, Ji Fa quickly stepped forward to support his elder brother: "Brother, please take care of yourself. I will definitely avenge our fifteenth brother."

After saying that, he prepared to lead his men out of the city, taking the act to its extreme.

After all, Ji Fa knew better than anyone that he absolutely could not leave the city at this moment. Even if Boyi Kao did not stop him, the generals guarding the city would.

As Ji Fa had expected, Boyi Kao wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, glared at Ji Fa, and said, "Get back here and stop causing trouble."

Ji Fa was about to say something, but San Yisheng, who arrived shortly after, pulled him away with a combination of words and persuasion.

Watching Ji Fa's departing figure, Boyi Kao felt a sharp pain in his heart, as if being pricked by needles. He couldn't help but mutter to himself.

"Ji Fa, Ji Fa, for the sake of the throne of Xiqi, you don't even care about the lives of your own brothers."

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Meanwhile, in Zhang Guifang's camp, Feng Lin returned victorious and was greeted with enthusiastic cheers from the soldiers.

Zhang Guifang personally came out of the tent to greet him, patted Feng Lin on the shoulder and praised, "Killing one of Ji Chang's sons in the first battle is enough to greatly boost the morale of our army."

Feng Lin, however, spoke with a grave expression: "General, I observe that Boyi Kao is spitting blood on the city wall; I fear the morale of the Xiqi army is already in disarray. If we were to press our advantage now..."

Before Feng Lin could finish speaking, Zhang Guifang shook her head and interrupted, "No, although we won this battle, we did not damage the foundation of Xiqi."

"If we rashly launch a forced attack on the city at this time, we will inevitably suffer heavy losses. It is even possible that our army will suffer a crushing defeat."

"The one fighting today is Ji Fa's son, not a disciple of the three sects of Xuanmen. So, junior brother, you must not underestimate him."

Upon hearing this, Feng Lin couldn't help but look guilty and said, "I was blinded by victory and almost made a big mistake."

Seeing that Feng Lin understood, Zhang Guifang couldn't help but smile. She immediately pulled Feng Lin back to the main camp and ordered a feast to celebrate Feng Lin's victory.

That night, a somber mood hung over the city of Xiqi. King Wen, Ji Chang, remained unconscious, and Boyi Kao was bedridden. For a time, the reins of power fell into the hands of Ji Fa.

Ji Fa's reputation in Xiqi was no less than that of Bo Yikao. Therefore, having Ji Fa handle state affairs naturally garnered the support of the entire court.

Jiang Ziya, in particular, hoped that Ji Fa could seize the opportunity to become the ruler of Xiqi, and therefore offered his strong support.

After finishing his business, Ji Fa approached Jiang Ziya again and said, "Master, the Shang army is shouting insults outside the city again."

"If we don't find a way to retreat, the morale of our Xiqi army will be completely destroyed. If we wait for the Northern Marquis Chong Houhu to arrive with his army, Xiqi may have no chance."

Jiang Ziya was well aware that Ji Fa intended to defeat Zhang Guifang during his tenure as regent, thereby consolidating his own position.

Since Jiang Ziya wanted to support Ji Fa, he naturally had to cooperate with him. He then said, "It seems it's time to return to Wanshou Mountain."

(End of this chapter)