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

Chapter 358 Disciples of the Chan and Jie Sects Descend the Mountain
Jiang Ziya felt as if his dantian was burning with intense pain, yet he also felt his cultivation level rapidly improving amidst the pain.

Jiang Ziya was enveloped in a brilliant golden light, and the faint phantom of a flying bear appeared behind him. When the light faded, the phantom of the flying bear also disappeared.

He opened his eyes, his gaze gleaming with a sharp light, and his entire demeanor was completely different. He had clearly reached the early stage of the Golden Immortal realm.

Jiang Ziya looked at his hands in disbelief, feeling the surging magical power within his body, and thanked Zhen Yuanzi, saying, "Disciple kowtows to thank Master for his life-saving grace."

Zhen Yuanzi nodded slightly and said to Jiang Ziya, "You originally had the potential to become a Golden Immortal, but your foundation was unstable in your early years."

"Now, with the help of the ginseng fruit, we have finally made up for the shortcomings. Remember, cultivation is only an aid; the key to the great cause of becoming a god lies in strategy."

Jiang Ziya respectfully agreed, and then Zhen Yuanzi said, "Get up, your master has something to tell you."

After Jiang Ziya stood up, Zhen Yuanzi said with a solemn expression, "Ziya, do you know why you were chosen to preside over the Investiture of the Gods?"

Jiang Ziya was taken aback, and said with a bewildered expression, "This disciple is dull-witted, and only knows that it is the order of Master and Grandmaster."

Zhen Yuanzi shook his head and said, "The Investiture of the Gods Tribulation, on the surface, is for the Heavenly Court to select divine generals, but in reality, it is the Heavenly Dao using this mechanism to check and balance Qinglian Island."

"You are the chosen one by Heaven. Only you, as a human, are qualified to assist Ji Fa of Xiqi and become the Son of Heaven of the Human Race."

"Then, with the help of the human emperor, we will complete this great calamity of the gods, so that the Azure Lotus Island lineage can no longer suppress my Xuanmen."

Jiang Ziya was terrified. After all, he wasn't stupid and knew exactly how powerful the Qinglian Island lineage was.

However, since the task had already fallen on his shoulders, Jiang Ziya naturally dared not shirk it. He immediately spoke to Zhen Yuanzi.

"Master, I am afraid it will be difficult for me to succeed with my own strength. Please send my fellow disciples to Xiqi to help Ziya accomplish this great task."

Zhen Yuanzi said, "Go in peace. Your senior brother Guang Chengzi has already gone to ask for help for you. Before long, the disciples of the Jie Sect and the Chan Sect will go to Xiqi to assist you."

Jiang Ziya felt somewhat relieved after hearing this, and immediately took his leave of Zhen Yuanzi. He then got up and headed out of Wuzhuang Temple, intending to return to Xiqi to await reinforcements.

With the Qilin (a mythical creature) in hand, Jiang Ziya no longer needed to use his earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a type of magic or technique). Instead, he headed towards Xiqi City.

But as he walked, Jiang Ziya suddenly realized something was wrong; he had inexplicably arrived at the North Sea.

Before Jiang Ziya could figure out what was going on, a colossal wave rose up in the North Sea, blocking his path.

Helpless, Jiang Ziya had no choice but to stop the Qilin. At the same time, he had also realized that the one causing the trouble was a wandering spirit.

Jiang Ziya immediately raised his God-Slaying Whip and shouted at it, "Where did this wandering ghost come from, daring to block my way?"

"Do you know who I am? I am Jiang Ziya, a disciple of the Chan Sect and the current Prime Minister of Xiqi. Get out of my way or you will lose your life for nothing."

The one who blocked Jiang Ziya's way was none other than Bai Jian, the general commander of the Yellow Emperor.

Bai Jian learned that the person who had arrived was Jiang Ziya, and knew that the person he had been waiting for had finally come. He was about to embark on a journey of intrigue.

He immediately knelt on the sea surface and calmed the towering waves. Only then did he speak to Jiang Ziya.

"Immortal, I am Bai Jian, the general under the command of the Yellow Emperor. During the great battle between the Yellow Emperor and Chi You, I was unfortunately struck by a firearm and trapped in the North Sea, unable to reincarnate."

“A few days ago, an immortal passed by and told Bai Jian that the calamity would soon be over. Soon, the immortal Jiang Ziya of the Chan Sect will pass by and ask Bai Jian to go with him to Xiqi to take charge of the Investiture of the Gods Platform.”

"Furthermore, he gave Bai Jian a magical artifact called the Soul-Guiding Banner. It can be used on the Investiture of the Gods Platform to guide the true spirits that are listed and conferred titles."

As he spoke, Bai Jian took out the Soul-Guiding Banner and waved it at Jiang Ziya, to show that every word he spoke was true.

Jiang Ziya, without suspicion, directly unfolded the Investiture of the Gods and let Bai Jian enter it first.

Bai Jian naturally did not refuse, and directly flew into the Investiture of the Gods with the Soul-Guiding Banner. He then followed Jiang Ziya back to Xiqi.

……

Ji Fa hadn't expected Jiang Ziya to return so quickly. He had originally planned to kill Boyi Kao while Jiang Ziya was away.

It seems there's no chance now, so I can only think of other ways to get rid of this worry.

He then spoke to Jiang Ziya, saying, "Master, why have only you returned? Are the disciples of the Chan Sect unwilling to help my Xiqi?"

Jiang Ziya shook his head and said to Ji Fa, "Don't worry, not only will the disciples of the Chan Sect come to Xiqi, but the disciples of the Jie Sect will also arrive soon."

Hearing that even disciples of the Jie Sect would come to his aid, Ji Fa was overjoyed. Even the disappointment of failing to kill Boyi Kao vanished instantly.

He immediately asked Jiang Ziya, "Master, what preparations should Ji Fa make in advance to welcome the immortals from the Chan and Jie sects?"

Jiang Ziya said to Ji Fa, "First, order people to build a Fengshen Platform in Qishan to hang the Fengshen List." "At the same time, order people to build two separate courtyards in Xiqi, one for the disciples of the Chan Sect and the other for the disciples of the Jie Sect."

Upon hearing this, Ji Fa nodded in agreement without hesitation. He immediately arranged for people to carry out these two tasks.

Meanwhile, Guang Chengzi had already arrived at Biyou Palace on Jin'ao Island. Upon seeing Ancestor Hongyun, he immediately knelt down and bowed.

"Guang Chengzi has met with Uncle Hongyun. Master sent me to see Uncle Hongyun to inform him that the Investiture of the Gods has been taken down the mountain. He wants Uncle Hongyun to send disciples of the Jie Sect down the mountain to Xiqi."

After hearing this, Ancestor Hongyun nodded and helped Guang Chengzi to his feet with a wave of his hand. He then spoke to him.

"The disciples of the Jie Sect will soon be heading to Xiqi. I wonder which disciples your master has arranged to go to Xiqi to fight alongside my Jie Sect?"

Guang Chengzi answered without hesitation, "Reporting to Uncle Hongyun, besides this disciple, there is also Master Randeng, as well as Junior Brother Manjushri and Junior Brother Puxian, and others."

Upon hearing that Zhen Yuanzi had also sent a heavyweight disciple, Ancestor Hongyun nodded and said, "The Great Tribulation of the Gods has just begun, and your master has already sent out such a heavyweight disciple. Isn't that a bit of a waste of talent?"

Guang Chengzi spoke up, "Uncle Hongyun, you may not know this, but the Daoist Master Taiyi has already led his disciples to Sishui Pass..."

Afterwards, Guang Chengzi recounted in detail the events that had occurred during this period to Ancestor Hongyun.

This made Ancestor Hongyun frown. "It seems that the Daoist sect intends to place the battlefield outside Sishui Pass."

"The idea is good, but I don't know if his Taoist sect has the ability. Can they stop the disciples of my Chan and Jie sects?"

After saying this, Ancestor Hongyun ordered the boy to inform the Ten Heavenly Lords of Jin'ao Island, instructing them to immediately go to Xiqi and set up the Ten Deadly Formations.

Although the Ten Heavenly Kings were not direct disciples of the Jie Sect, their reputation within the sect was no less than that of direct disciples.

Therefore, when Guang Chengzi learned that the Hongyun Ancestor had actually sent out ten Heavenly Lords, he couldn't help but feel secretly pleased.

Before long, Qin Tianjun Qin Wan, leading the other nine Tianjun, arrived at Biyou Palace.

First, he paid his respects to Ancestor Hongyun, and then, following Ancestor Hongyun's instructions, he left Biyou Palace on Jin'ao Island with Guang Chengzi.

Halfway there, Qin Tianjun didn't forget to ask Guang Chengzi about the current situation in Xiqi.

Guang Chengzi, of course, spoke frankly and recounted the general situation to the Ten Heavenly Lords in detail.

Guang Chengzi originally thought that the Ten Heavenly Kings would inevitably be somewhat worried upon learning of the battle situation in Xiqi. Unexpectedly, the Ten Heavenly Kings scoffed at this idea.

The Golden Light Mother directly stated, "Don't even mention Master Taiyi; even if all the Daoist disciples came, they would still be unable to escape the calamity of my Ten Deadly Formations."

Upon hearing this, Guang Chengzi couldn't help but feel curious, so he asked, "I wonder what's so special about the Ten Absolute Formations that Fellow Daoist Jin Guang mentioned?"

Upon hearing Guang Chengzi's inquiry about the Ten Deadly Formations, Qin Tianjun laughed and said, "Fellow Daoist Guang Chengzi, please don't be impatient. Once we arrive in Xiqi, we will show you the Ten Deadly Formations."

Guang Chengzi nodded and led the Ten Heavenly Kings towards Xiqi.

When Guang Chengzi and his party arrived in Xiqi, the Daoist Randeng had already arrived in Xiqi ahead of them, along with Manjushri Guangfa Tianzun, Samantabhadra Zhenren, Julusun, and Huanglong Zhenren.

The disciples of the Chan Sect and the Jie Sect happened to meet outside Xiqi City. After exchanging pleasantries, they headed together into Xiqi City.

Jiang Ziya was instructing Ji Fa on how to construct the Conferred God Platform when he suddenly saw auspicious clouds in the sky, knowing that his reinforcements had arrived.

He then said to Ji Fa, "Quickly inform the civil and military officials of Xiqi to come with me to welcome the immortals of the Chan and Jie sects."

Upon learning that the disciples of the Chan and Jie sects had arrived, Ji Fa was overjoyed. He immediately ordered his officials to go and welcome them.

After exchanging pleasantries, they were led to a separate courtyard that had been prepared in advance.

Two separate courtyards were arranged on the left and right sides of Jiang Ziya's residence, respectively, so that they could easily visit Jiang Ziya's residence to discuss important matters.

After settling in, both sides went together to Jiang Ziya's Prime Minister's residence to discuss how to proceed with the battle.

Guang Chengzi hadn't forgotten that Qin Tianjun had said he would show him the Ten Deadly Formations after arriving in Xiqi.

He then said to Qin Tianjun, "Fellow Daoist Qin, why don't you explain the mysteries of the Ten Deadly Formations to the Second Young Master and Ziya? That way they won't worry about the Shang army outside the city."

Upon hearing this, Qin Tianjun burst into laughter and immediately said, "Since the Second Prince and Fellow Daoist Ziya have such refined tastes, this humble Daoist naturally cannot hold back."

After speaking, he led the other nine Heavenly Lords directly out of the main hall of the Prime Minister's residence and onto the square outside.

Then he spoke up, "Brothers, who would like to first demonstrate their grand formation to the Second Prince and Fellow Daoist Ziya?"

(End of this chapter)