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

Upon hearing this, Ji Fa said with a worried expression, "Doesn't that mean that Master will face certain death in the upcoming battle?"

Jiang Ziya nodded to Ji Fa, "Your Majesty is right, but Your Majesty need not worry about this. I am the one destined to be a god, and when death comes, a great master will surely come to my rescue."

Upon hearing this, Ji Fa felt relieved and turned his gaze back to Shen Gongbao. He then spoke to Shen Gongbao.

"Although Master has returned, it will not affect my ability to value you. Therefore, the position of Grand Preceptor of the Great Zhou naturally belongs to you, Immortal Shen Gongbao."

"With Master and Grand Preceptor here, I have nothing to worry about. I entrust the matter of Xiqi sending troops to Chaoge entirely to you; there is no need to report to me."

At this moment, Shen Gongbao had already put on a smiling face and said to Jiang Ziya, "I never expected that Senior Brother Ziya's fate would be so bumpy."

After exchanging a few more polite words, they began discussing the matter of sending troops again. The only conclusion they reached was that every Taoist disciple possessed a defensive spiritual treasure.

Therefore, Jiang Ziya had a specific plan in place and was preparing to regroup his army and launch another attack on Chaoge City.

By demonstrating his powerful command abilities, Jiang Ziya was also showcasing his strength, thus enlightening Shen Gongbao and completely extinguishing Shen Gongbao's unrealistic ideas.

At this moment, Shen Gongbao finally understood the difference between himself and Jiang Ziya. The key to this difference was that one was favored by Zhen Yuanzi, while the other was disliked by him.

For a period of time afterward, neither side engaged in any major battles. Both were preparing for the decisive battle to come.

Even so, numerous casualties were inevitable on the battlefield. The number of the 84,000 stars and constellations required for the Investiture of the Gods has also begun to steadily increase.

On the contrary, not even a fraction of the righteous gods on the Investiture of the Gods has been assembled so far. Therefore, whether the Investiture of the Gods can be completed depends on the upcoming decisive battle.

On Jiang Ziya's side, besides the disciples of the Chan and Jie sects, there were also the three incarnations of Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun Laozu, as well as the demon race led by the demon master Kunpeng. Of course, there was also the Styx Laozu, who had been playing a minor role all along.

On the Taoist side, compared to their opponents, they indeed had far fewer capable people. However, fortunately, the Taoist disciples possessed numerous magical treasures.

In short, the second-generation disciples who have come to this sect today include Daoist Duobao, True Man Yuding, True Man Taiyi, True Man Cihang, Kong Xuan, Immortal Yuyi, Holy Mother Wudang, Holy Mother Jinling, Holy Mother Guiling, Immortal Zhao Gongming of the Three Immortals of Sanxiao, and others.

Among the third-generation disciples, Wuzhiqi and his two monkey companions were not included. The group consisted of Nezha, Ao Bing, Lei Zhenzi, and others led by Yang Jian, as well as the newly arrived Yang Chan and Princess Longji.

Besides the Taoist disciples, there were also a group of other Chinese sects, led by Shennong and the Yellow Emperor.

This has indeed narrowed the gap between the disciples of the three major sects of Xuanmen and the disciples of Qinglian Island to an almost perfect level.

After a brief respite, the two sides met again outside Xiqi City. A great battle ensued once more.

Holding the God-Slaying Whip, Jiang Ziya sat atop the Qilin, his piercing gaze fixed on the dark enemy army opposite him.

Although Shen Gongbao beside him wore a smile, his eyes flickered, and his fingers were secretly calculating the secrets of heaven within his sleeve.

"Senior Brother Ziya, it seems today is the day for a decisive battle," Shen Gongbao said in a low voice, his voice trembling slightly.

Jiang Ziya nodded slightly and said with a firm gaze, "The cycle of Heaven is inevitable. After this battle, the list of gods will be determined."

Just then, a burst of golden light suddenly shone from the opposing camp. There stood Duobao Daoist, riding on auspicious seven-colored clouds, followed by immortals from the Daoist and Humanist sects.

Above Duobao Daoist's head floated countless innate spiritual treasures. He spoke sternly to Jiang Ziya, "Jiang Ziya, I was fortunate enough to bring you back from the dead last time. Today is your day to face your tribulation." Before his words had even finished, a crack suddenly appeared in the sky, and Zhen Yuanzi's three incarnations descended through the air. He held the Heavenly Dao Banner, and his body was surrounded by innate earth energy, causing the earth to tremble wherever he passed.

At the same time, the three incarnations of the Red Cloud Ancestor also appeared from the clouds, with red sand filling the sky and obscuring half of the sky.

Master Yuding spoke directly to Daoist Duobao, saying, "Senior Brother, the three incarnations of the Heavenly Dao Saint are now entrusted to you and Senior Brother Kong Xuan."

After saying this, he charged forward, heading straight for Manjushri, the Heavenly Venerable of Vast Dharma. He didn't say much; his attack was deadly from the start.

Cihang Daoren and others followed closely behind Yuding Zhenren, charging into the chaotic army. They found the disciples of the three sects of Xuanmen and engaged in a fierce battle.

Taiyi Zhenren unleashed the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover, and nine fire dragons coiled out, directly confronting Puxian Zhenren.

Cihang Daoren held a pure glass bottle, from which the sweet dew transformed into countless sword energies. He faced off against Julusun of the Chan Sect.

The Three Immortal Maidens of Sanxiao, the Holy Mother of Jinling, the Holy Mother of Wudang, and the Holy Mother of Guiling, each wielding their magical treasures, engaged in battle with the other Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect.

Holding the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl, Zhao Gongming charged directly into the midst of the Jie Sect disciples. He fought fiercely with Wuyun Xian, Qiushou Xian, and Lingya Xian, their battle proving incredibly evenly matched.

Yang Jian's third eye opened wide, and lightning flashed on his three-pointed, double-edged sword; Nezha rode on his Wind-Fire Wheels, and his Fire-Tipped Spear pointed straight at the sky.

Ao Bing brandished his halberd, and streaks of ice shot out from it. Lei Zhenzi spread his wings, providing continuous support from mid-air.

For a time, the disciples of the three major sects of Xuanmen were completely suppressed. They could only resist desperately, and there was always the risk of death and being listed on the leaderboard.

As for Zhen Yuanzi and the three incarnations of Hongyun Laozu, before they could even make a move against the Taoist disciples, they encountered the three pure incarnations of Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun.

Daoist Duobao even confronted the Styx Ancestor, while Kong Xuan went directly to the Demon Master Kunpeng. As for Daoist Ran Deng, he was also stopped by Yu Yi Xian.

Daoist Duobao roared and charged into the battlefield. The Duobao Pagoda above his head shone brightly, distorting the space around it and instantly sucking in several disciples of the Chan Sect.

Jiang Ziya unleashed his God-Slaying Whip, its shadow transforming into a thousand-foot-long golden light. In Wen Zhong's hands, the twin whips, male and female, transformed into two dragons, also engaging in a fierce battle in mid-air.

The battlefield instantly descended into chaos. Five-colored divine light surged behind Kong Xuan, forcing the demon master Kunpeng to retreat repeatedly.

The disciples of the sect also practically charged into the battle. Each led a Shang army and drove the Xiqi army into a series of defeats.

With the battle nearing its end, Bai Ze and the other demon generals finally joined the fray, managing to barely stem the tide of defeat.

All of this was naturally observed by Hongjun. He knew that if they continued to eat like this, they would definitely be the ones who suffered losses.

He spoke directly to the calamity and destruction around him, saying, "I beg you two fellow Daoists to take action, kill the Qinglian Island disciple, and turn the tide for our side."

Calamity spoke with a mocking expression: "Fellow Daoist Hongjun, your disciples and their descendants are truly not up to par."

(End of this chapter)