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

Chapter 368 Stealing Books, Burning Grain

Seeing Zhang Kui's confident declaration, Zhang Guifang suddenly recalled how Zhang Kui had followed Emperor Xin in his conquest of the North Sea. He had repeatedly achieved great feats by relying on his earth-traveling skills.

He immediately said, "I almost forgot that General Zhang Kui is proficient in the art of earth movement. With such supernatural powers, he can surely reverse the Seven Arrows of Nailhead."

As soon as Zhang Guifang finished speaking, she suddenly remembered something and continued, "A few days ago, on the battlefield, I used the technique of calling out names to make people fall from their horses to kill Qin Tianjun."

"Unexpectedly, someone skilled in terrain manipulation reclaimed Qin Tianjun's physical body and used a secret technique to bring him back to life."

"This shows that there are people in Xiqi who are also proficient in earth-movement techniques. Therefore, General Zhang Kui must be careful of this person when he goes to Xiqi to steal the book."

Upon hearing this, Yunxiao couldn't help but remark, "It seems that Ju Liusun of the Chan Sect is also in Xiqi. This man is not only proficient in terrain manipulation but also knows how to turn the ground into steel."

"If General Zhang Kui encounters Ju Liusun, he may not only fail to steal the Seven Arrows of Nailhead, but may also be trapped in Xiqi City."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Kui showed no worry whatsoever. Instead, he smiled and said, "It's just the 'Pointing to the Ground to Turn it into Steel' technique. I, Zhang Kui, can break it with a wave of my hand."

As he spoke, Zhang Kui produced a magical artifact in his hand. It was none other than the Golden Crown of the Holy Mother of Fire.

This greatly surprised Yunxiao and the other Taoist disciples, who immediately asked Zhang Kui, "How did the Golden Crown of the Holy Mother of Fire Spirit end up in your hands?"

Zhang Kui began, “When I came to Xiqi on orders, a Taoist priest came to Mianchi County. He said he was a Taoist disciple named Duobao Daoren.”

"It is said that on my journey to Xiqi, I will encounter Ju Liusun, who is proficient in the technique of turning the ground into steel. Among the five elements, fire overcomes metal, and only this Golden Cloud Crown can break the technique of turning the ground into steel."

A glint flashed in Yunxiao's eyes: "Even Senior Brother Duobao has come. It seems the three masters attach great importance to this battle in Xiqi."

Taiyi Zhenren, who was standing to the side, said, "Junior Sister Yunxiao, you may not know this, but it is not the Divine Master who has taken a liking to this battle of Xiqi, but the Grandmaster."

This surprised Yunxiao. He had heard that he was the master and rarely showed his face. Why would he care about such a trivial matter?

At this moment, Master Yuding smiled and said, "Junior Sister Yunxiao, there is no need to doubt. Our Grandmaster is currently stationed at Sishui Pass."

Upon hearing that Chen Xuan was actually stationed at Sishui Pass, Yunxiao's last bit of worry vanished at that moment.

However, Yunxiao was naturally calm and composed, and even knowing that Chen Xuan was in charge, she still felt that she should be careful.

So he immediately said, "Even so, we cannot be careless about this matter. We need someone to cooperate with General Zhang Kui to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

After hearing this, Master Yuding nodded and then said, "To cooperate with General Zhang Kui, we still need to send Yang Jian."

"At the same time, my junior brother Taiyi and I secretly cooperated to ensure that Yang Jian could escape from Xiqi City unscathed. We also tried to attract the attention of the Chan and Jie sects to facilitate General Zhang Kui's actions."

Yunxiao nodded in agreement, then looked at Bixiao beside him and said, "Bixiao, take Ao Bing into Xiqi City. Find an opportunity to burn down Xiqi's granaries."

He then spoke to Zhang Guifang, saying, "Junior Brother Zhang, select six hundred strong men from the army. I also want to set up a large formation and see if Xiqi can break through it."

At midnight, Zhang Kui used his earth-walking technique to sneak into Xiqi. After locating Jiang Ziya's prime minister's residence, he prepared to emerge from underground.

However, he sensed a flow of metallic energy three feet below the ground. This was precisely the "Steel-Turning-the-Earth" technique set up by Ju Liusun.

He immediately took out the Golden Cloud Crown and put it on his head. However, he did not immediately break through the Earth-Touching Steel Technique. Instead, he waited quietly underground, waiting for Yang Jian and his group to cause chaos in Xiqi. Then he could take the opportunity to steal the Seven Arrows of Nailhead.

Above the city walls of Xiqi, dark clouds hung low. Yang Jian, transformed into a night owl, perched on an ancient cypress tree outside the Prime Minister's residence, his three-pointed, double-edged spear's claws deeply embedded in the bark.

Yang Jian opened his third eye to observe, and sure enough, he discovered golden energy flowing beneath Xiqi City. A smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.

"Ju Liusun did indeed use the 'Pointing to the Earth to Make Steel' technique, but unfortunately, the five elements are mutually generating and mutually restraining. Your 'Pointing to the Earth to Make Steel' technique can break the Earth-Walking Technique, but the Golden Cloud Crown can break your 'Pointing to the Earth to Make Steel' technique."

Yang Jian sneered inwardly, and with a light flap of his wings, he transformed into a mosquito and flew towards Jiang Ziya's Prime Minister's residence.

Upon arriving above the Prime Minister's residence, Yang Jian immediately unleashed the Thirty-Six Transformations of the Heavenly Gang, transforming himself into the demon general Gui Che.

It then swooped down toward the altar, its claws reaching for the straw on it.

Just then, beams of light illuminated the entire night sky. A halberd flew up from beneath the altar, heading directly towards the ghost chariot that Yang Jian had transformed into.

At the same time, Julusun, Guangchengzi, Puxian Zhenren, and Manjushri Guangfa Tianzun also appeared one after another beside the altar.

When they saw that the one who came to steal the Seven Arrows of Nailhead was none other than the Demon General Guiche, a look of confusion instantly appeared on their faces.

After all, the Seven Arrows of Nailhead was borrowed from the Demon Master Kunpeng. Guiche had no reason to steal it back; even if he wanted it back, he could simply send someone to retrieve it.

However, they didn't have time to think about anything else. They all revealed their magical weapons, wanting to turn Yang Jian into a ghost and capture him.

Seeing that everyone was attacking him at the same time, Yang Jian did not linger in the fight and immediately fled towards the outskirts of Xiqi City.

How could the disciples of the Chan Sect let Yang Jian escape so easily? They left Ju Liusun and Jiang Ziya to guard the altar while the others went to chase after Yang Jian.

Soon, another great battle erupted in the skies above Xiqi City. Even the disciples of the Jie Sect had joined the fight, and they surrounded Yang Jian.

Yang Jian showed no fear. With a flicker, he transformed from a ghost chariot into a peacock. At the same time, five-colored divine light rose behind him, directly sweeping towards the magical treasures unleashed by the disciples of the two sects.

At the same time, three zhang underground, Zhang Kui had already put the Golden Cloud Crown on his head, and for a moment the Golden Cloud Crown shone with dazzling light.

The soil, originally as hard as steel, melted like spring snow under the golden light. With a twist of its body, it darted upwards like a swimming fish.

At the same time, a great fire broke out in Xiqi City. Moreover, the fire started directly in the direction of the Xiqi granary, Sanji Granary.

If the Sanji granary catches fire, Xiqi will have no food to use. Once the city runs out of food, the consequences are predictable.

By then, someone had arrived and said that the fire was at Sanji Granary. The key problem was that the fire couldn't be extinguished with water; in fact, pouring water on it was like pouring oil, making the fire burn even more fiercely.

This inevitably made Jiang Ziya lose all interest in the altar. After saying goodbye to Ju Liusun, he headed towards the Sanji Granary.

Although Ju Liusun didn't need to eat, he still understood the importance of food to the people and soldiers of Xiqi. He immediately instructed Jiang Ziya to check the situation to ensure there were no oversights.

Little did he know that shortly after Jiang Ziya left, Ju Liusun felt a surge of blood and qi, and then spat out a mouthful of blood.

(End of this chapter)