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

Chong Houhu's words were acknowledged by Yunxiao. He even directly said, "The Northern Marquis is right. After all, the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect are ruthless and unscrupulous."

"Guang Chengzi originally took the Crown Prince as his disciple so that the Crown Prince could be listed on the Investiture of the Gods in his place. Now that he has been forcibly rescued from the Investiture of the Gods by Zhen Yuanzi, he is even more in need of someone to fill his position as Guang Chengzi."

Then, Yunxiao turned his gaze to Zhao Gongming and said, "Brother, you should personally escort His Highness back to Chaoge City."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gongming nodded immediately and said, "Don't worry, sister. With your brother here, no one can touch His Highness in the slightest."

Yunxiao shook his head, "In terms of cultivation and strength, even if all twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect attacked at the same time, they would not be a match for you, brother."

"However, the disciples of the Chan Sect are cunning and despicable, and they will inevitably resort to other schemes and tricks, making it impossible for my elder brother to protect His Highness."

"Therefore, for safety reasons, in addition to the eldest brother openly escorting His Highness, someone else is needed to protect him secretly in order to deal with any emergencies."

Master Yuding nodded in agreement and said, "Junior Sister Yunxiao is right. After all, only by being careful can one ensure a safe journey."

"Why not have Yang Jian transform into the Crown Prince's appearance and accompany Junior Brother Gongming back to Chaoge City? Then, Junior Brother Taiyi and I can secretly escort the Crown Prince."

In this way, all the disciples of the Chan Sect will be drawn to Gongming Wetland and Yang Jian. Then, my junior brother Taiyi and I can send His Highness back to Chaoge City without anyone noticing.

Everyone nodded in agreement, and then Zhao Gongming led Yang Jian, who was disguised as Yin Jiao, on the road back to Chaoge City.

Meanwhile, Jade Cauldron Immortal and Taiyi Immortal had also set off. The two had also changed their appearances, disguised themselves as messengers, and together with Yin Jiao, passed through five passes to reach Chaoge City.

After all, no one would have imagined that a Daoist disciple with extraordinary cultivation would send Yin Jiao back to Chaoge City in such a way.

After all, riding a horse back to Chaoge City, even at top speed day and night, would take at least ten days. It's simply incomparable to riding a cloud back to Chaoge City.

Because no one could have come up with this idea, it was the safest method. Even Marquis Chonghou Hu of the North couldn't help but give Jade Cauldron Immortal a thumbs up.

Meanwhile, the Six Sages of Heavenly Dao had already returned to their respective dojos. After all, they dared not disobey Hongjun's decree.

However, Xiqi is no longer what it used to be. Apart from the disciples of Chan Sect, Jie Sect, and Western Sect, there are no other sects in Xiqi today.

The disciples of the Demon Cult have also rushed to Xiqi. At this time, even the Asura clan of the Netherworld Blood Sea now has tens of thousands of people in Xiqi City.

Even the demon master Kunpeng, as well as several demon generals such as Bai Ze, and the Styx Ancestor of the Netherworld Blood Sea will soon arrive in Xiqi.

After all, the fact that even a sage cannot intervene does not mean that these half-step sages are incapable. Otherwise, given the cultivation level of the Daoist disciples, the disciples of the three Heavenly Dao sects would probably have been completely wiped out.

Meanwhile, the Taoist Ran Deng had already instructed Jiang Ziya to prepare appropriate restraints for the Styx Ancestor and the Demon Master Kunpeng.

After all, these two were not ordinary cultivators. Although their cultivation had not reached the level of a Grand Luo Golden Immortal, they were former guests of the Purple Cloud Palace, so their status was naturally higher than that of other cultivators.

Even the Daoist Ran Deng couldn't help but feel some regret at this moment. He regretted that he shouldn't have lowered himself to join the Chan Sect.

Now, not only has he lost his rightful status, but he hasn't gained anything either. It's a classic case of losing both his wife and his army.

When Jiang Ziya learned that these powerful figures would be coming to Xiqi to assist in the battle, he was overjoyed. He immediately agreed and prepared to go find Ji Fa. But before Jiang Ziya could leave, a voice came from mid-air, "Zhao Gongming is taking Yin Jiao and heading towards Chaoge City."

"If Yin Jiao were to return to Chaoge City, it would be a pipe dream to expect him to replace Guang Chengzi on the Investiture of the Gods."

As they spoke, someone appeared in everyone's sight. In the blink of an eye, they were already in front of Jiang Ziya.

Jiang Ziya didn't recognize the newcomer, but Daoist Ran Deng and Guang Chengzi were very familiar with him.

He spoke directly, saying, "Fellow Daoist Bai Ze has just arrived in Xiqi and brought such important news. You truly deserve to be remembered for this great achievement."

After exchanging a few more compliments, the Taoist Ran Deng said to Jiang Ziya, "Ziya, Ju Liusun, Manjushri, and Samantabhadra, along with I, will ambush Yin Jiao on the way. The affairs of Xiqi City are now in your hands."

After saying this, Daoist Ran Deng led the other three away from Xiqi City to catch up with Zhao Gongming.

Believe it or not, just after passing Lintong Pass, Daoist Ran Deng saw Zhao Gongming in mid-air.

At this moment, Zhao Gongming stood beside the black tiger, riding on a cloud. And sitting upright on the black tiger was none other than Yin Jiao, the eldest prince of the Shang Dynasty.

Moreover, Yang Jian, now transformed into Yin Jiao, was lying prone on the back of the black tiger, occasionally coughing. He was portraying weakness to the fullest extent.

Without a second thought, the Taoist Ran Deng led Manjushri and Samantabhadra directly towards Zhao Gongming. At the same time, he didn't forget to instruct Julusun.

As long as the three of them can hold off Zhao Gongming, they can have Ju Liusun secretly bring Yin Jiao back to Xiqi. Ideally, they should also abduct Zhao Gongming's Black Tiger.

Little did anyone know, a barely perceptible smile had already appeared on Zhao Gongming's lips. He even reached out and patted Black Tiger's head.

The seemingly casual gesture was actually Zhao Gongming's way of reminding Yang Jian to be prepared and to make sure he could keep these four disciples of the Chan Sect occupied.

After all, only by keeping these four people occupied, Jade Cauldron Immortal and Taiyi Immortal would have enough time to send the real Yin Jiao back to Chaoge City.

Once Yin Jiao enters Chaoge City, he will receive the protection of the Great Shang Dynasty's totem, the Black Bird. Given the Black Bird's current fortune, it's likely that only a sage would dare to harm him.

Yang Jian received a message from Zhao Gongming. He had already secretly prepared everything, waiting for someone to come to his rescue so he could unleash his dogs to attack.

The Taoist Ran Deng and the others couldn't discern any hidden meaning. After all, Yang Jian's transformation techniques weren't something everyone could see through.

They disregarded everything and surrounded Zhao Gongming and Yang Jian. The Taoist Ran Deng then spoke up.

“Fellow Daoist Gongming, Yin Jiao is a traitor to my Chan Sect. Please hand him over to me. Let me take him back to Wanshou Mountain and hand him over to our Sect Leader for disposal.”

This is typical of the disciples of the Chan Sect; no matter the occasion, they always talk about rules. And these rules are their own Chan Sect rules, and they even try to force others to abide by them.

So, after a while, Zhao Gongming revealed a sneer. And with a contemptuous look, he looked at the Taoist Ran Deng and said...

"You defeated opponent, how dare you spout such nonsense before me? Have you already forgotten the pain once your wounds have healed?" (End of Chapter)