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

Chapter 400: Played by Two Kids
Flames, like dragons, instantly engulfed the two princes. Suddenly, the Azure Dragon totem of the Dongbo Marquis family appeared on Jiang Ming's body. A feather also flew out from Elong's waist; it was the Vermilion Bird feather of the Nanbo Marquis lineage.

These two items were not magical artifacts, but merely protective talismans. For a moment, they shone brightly in the fire, barely managing to save their master's life.

"He does have some means of self-preservation."

Nezha sneered, and his three-headed, eight-armed form reappeared. His left arm wielded the Universe Ring, smashing it down on Jiang Ming's head, while his right arm swung the Fire-Tipped Spear, thrusting it straight at Elong's heart. In the middle, his hands formed a hand seal, and the Karmic Fire Soul Refining Diagram unfolded once more.

Before Jiang Ming and E Long could react, they had already transformed into two true spirits and headed directly towards the Investiture of the Gods.

At the same time, Nezha also saw several streaks of light heading towards Xiqi City. He knew without asking that they must be disciples of the Chan and Jie sects coming to aid Xiqi.

He immediately said to Ao Bing, "Bingbing, it's time to retreat."

It let out a deafening dragon roar, then flew to Nezha's side. It lifted Nezha up and headed towards the Shang army camp.

When the disciples of the Chan Sect returned, Nezha and Ao Bing had already vanished without a trace. Moreover, before leaving, Nezha didn't forget to use the Five Fires and Seven Birds Fan to fan the city of Xiqi twice.

It was precisely because of these two fans that Qingxu Daode Zhenjun and his companions were completely tied down. This prevented them from having time to chase after Nezha, allowing the two to return safely to the Shang army camp.

At the same time, Jiang Ziya, Randeng Daoren, and Guang Chengzi had also emerged from the Nine Turns Yellow River Formation.

Unfortunately, they failed to grasp the profound mystery of the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation. They only saw the pained expressions on the faces of the statues that the Western Sect disciples had transformed into.

Even so, Jiang Ziya still had to put on a brave face. Standing outside the formation, he said, "It's just a small formation. My Chan and Jie sects can break it with a flick of their wrists."

"However, before we break the formation, I would like to ask you fellow Daoists to first break the remaining great formations of Xiqi and fulfill our previous bet."

To this, Master Yuding sneered and said, "Don't worry, I told you not to use this delaying tactic. Tomorrow, my Daoist disciples will also go and break the remaining five Ten Deadly Formations."

Jiang Ziya's main point was that he wasn't embarrassed; it was others who would be. He simply nodded and said "Okay." Then he went straight back to Xiqi City.

Upon returning to Xiqi City, Jiang Ziya saw the dilapidated city walls and instantly felt a sense of foreboding.

He hurriedly urged the Qilin to descend from the clouds and inquired about what had happened. Only after learning that the city wall had been destroyed did he finally breathe a sigh of relief.

As for the deaths of Ji Shuming, Jiang Ming, and E Long, Jiang Ziya didn't take them to heart. After all, these three were just scapegoats used by the Chan Sect disciples to shield them from calamity.

He then spoke directly to Daoist Ran Deng, saying, "Teacher Ran Deng, do you still possess the Nine Heavens Breath Soil?"

Ran Deng Dao Ren naturally knew what Jiang Ziya wanted the Nine Heavens Breath Soil for. However, he knew he wasn't that wealthy to use it to repair the city walls.

However, the dilapidated city walls had to be repaired, otherwise the Shang army would have no choice but to march straight into Xiqi City.

He immediately took out countless rare and precious materials, and, suppressing his reluctance, refined them into four city walls, which he then used to directly cover Xiqi City.

With the fall of the four city walls, Xiqi's territory expanded by three-tenths of its original size. Even if the city fell, it now had a buffer zone.

He immediately said to Jiang Ziya, "Order men to repair the city walls immediately. This will serve as the second line of defense for Xiqi City." Jiang Ziya nodded and immediately made the arrangements. Then he led everyone back to his Prime Minister's residence.

After everyone was seated, they began to ask Daoist Ran Deng how to break the Nine Turns Yellow River Formation. In particular, Di Shitian was even more anxious.

After all, countless Western Sect disciples are currently trapped in the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation. And there's also the eldest disciple, Maitreya Daoist.

It could even be said that, apart from the eight followers led by him, all the other Western Sect disciples who came to Xiqi City this time were trapped in the Nine Turns Yellow River Formation.

The answer from Daoist Ran Deng was even more worrying. He said that the only way to break the Nine Turns Yellow River Formation was to ask the sect leader for help.

Then, the Taoist Ran Deng took out incense and lit it in the main hall. He then instructed Jiang Ziya to find a quiet place to build a thatched hut in preparation for welcoming the sage's arrival.

Jiang Ziya nodded and went to make the arrangements himself. After all, Jiang Ziya dared not be careless in welcoming the sage.

Just as Jiang Ziya left, Qingxu Daode Zhenjun spoke up: "Teacher Randeng, those two little beasts, Nezha and Ao Bing, not only killed the disciples of the three disciples, but also directly attacked mortals."

"This violates the agreement made in Zixiao Palace back then, which forbids cultivators from directly attacking mortals. So shouldn't this matter be reported to Zixiao Palace so that our Grandmaster can step in and punish those two little beasts?"

The Taoist Ran Deng asked the Pure Void Moral True Lord, "How many mortals were injured or killed this time when those two attacked?"

Upon hearing this, the Pure Void Moral True Lord was taken aback, for he had not inquired about the matter at all. He was naturally unable to answer for the time being.

Seeing that Qingxu Daode Zhenjun was speechless, Randeng Daoren snorted and said, "If they really wanted to attack mortals, would there still be any living people left in Xiqi City?"

"You've clearly fallen into their trap without even realizing it. You're even thinking of going to Zixiao Palace to complain. You've completely humiliated the people of the Chan Sect."

After being reprimanded by the Taoist Ran Deng, the True Lord Qingxu Daode realized that Ao Bing and Nezha's actions were indeed somewhat intriguing.

After a moment's thought, he realized that he had fallen into a trap set by the enemy, who had surrounded him and attacked his reinforcements. He had also needlessly lost three disciples who had been there to protect him.

However, those three were meant to shield us from disaster, so even if they died, it was equivalent to completing their mission. There's nothing to regret.

He simply lowered his head and remained silent, no longer mentioning going to Zixiao Palace to complain. He even couldn't help but secretly wonder if his own tribulation was complete now that the disciple who blocked the calamity was dead.

After all, they were all too aware of the dangers facing Xiqi. If they could avoid getting involved in this mess, that would be the best outcome.

For them, the ultimate outcome of the Investiture of the Gods calamity was not so important. After all, as long as they could survive the calamity, that would be enough.

The Daoist Ran Deng was well aware of what the three True Lords Qingxu and Daode were thinking. Helpless, he could only sigh inwardly and say nothing more.

He thought to himself, "A Great Luo Golden Immortal who has cultivated for countless eons has actually been played by two children. It seems that I really can't stay in this Chan Sect any longer."

(End of this chapter)