Primordial Era: I am a member of the Jie Sect, and I am the God of Literature.

Chapter 195 Huang Gun apologizes at Jiepai Pass, King Wen hires Jiang Shang at the Wei River, power reaches the Nine Provinces, and the Yang family is reunited.

"Our human race has produced a great sage who survived the calamity. He must be the progenitor of military strategy, paving the way for future generations of humankind. You only need to go and protect him. You don't need to worry about anything else." Huang Tian's voice rang in Yang Jiao's ears.

Yang Jiao clasped his hands in a fist and accepted the order, "Yes, I will obey your command!"

Then Yang Jiao's figure emerged from the Fire Cloud Cave, transforming into a streak of blood and qi that headed towards the Nine Provinces of the Human Race.

Just as Yang Jiao was heading to the Nine Provinces of the Human Race, Yang Jian also received orders from his master to go to Xiqi to attack the tyrannical Shang Dynasty. Upon hearing his master's words, Yang Jian went straight to Xiqi.

Since the Emperor summoned him, Yang Jian has been cultivating at Guanjiang Estuary. Yuan Hong also comes to Guanjiang Estuary to visit him from time to time. The two often spar and fight, and have almost become good friends.

In Western Buddhism, Yang Tianyou, who is already one of the three saints of the West, seemed to have a premonition at this moment. He suddenly opened his eyes, and the light of Buddhism and Taoism shone in all directions around him.

Dipankara, the founder of Buddhism, who was preaching on the high platform, couldn't help but stop preaching. At this moment, Dipankara had undergone earth-shattering changes. Whether it was his mentality or the Taoist aura around him, he gave people a very ethereal feeling, as if his Taoist practice had reached great success.

After Ran Deng stopped preaching, he seemed to have a premonition, and wisps of divine secrets emerged. Then he looked at Shi Zhi and said.

"Where is the momentum? The secrets of Heaven have been revealed. The causes of the past have yielded the results of today. Your family is on the verge of reunion. You should go to Xiqi!"

"Furthermore, remember that you must not transmit any teachings to the human race in the Nine Provinces, otherwise our Buddhism will be going against the will of Heaven."

Upon hearing Ran Deng's words, Shizhi rose to accept the order, saying, "Yes, Shizhi obeys!"

Although Buddhism today is composed of diverse elements, including figures from the Chan school such as Dipankara, Manjushri, Cihang, and Samantabhadra, as well as figures from the Western Paradise such as Maitreya, Miaoshan, and Mahasthamaprapta, it is remarkably united within Buddhism as a whole.

Before the Buddha was born, Dipankara Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, rarely interfered in Buddhist affairs. The real matters of Buddhism were decided or discussed by the Three Western Saints and the Four Great Bodhisattvas.

Even the two Western Saints were full of praise for this result. Now, the fortune of the West is much stronger than before, and the great prosperity of the West is becoming more and more obvious.

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On the other side, after meeting Jiang Ziya, Su Shaochen left Xiqi, while Jiang Ziya stood there as if he were in a daze.

After a long silence, he finally said quietly, "I, Jiang Shang, am not as good as Wen Shou..."

A complex expression appeared on his face, and his resolve grew stronger: "If Wen Chang can do it, so can I, Jiang Shang. Of all things, one must be left behind. The essence of military strategy should be derived from my hands, Jiang Shang!"

Su Shao Chen, who had already arrived at Tongguan, also heard the news about Huang Tian's clone. He did not expect that his words would actually trigger the fortune of the human race, and that the sages of Huoyun Cave would think so highly of Jiang Ziya, even having Yang Jiao, a high-ranking Daluo Golden Immortal, protect him...

After that, Su Shao Chen stopped paying attention to the matter. Jiang Ziya wrote the book of military strategy, which opened up the way for future generations. He followed the trend of human affairs and was protected by a lot of luck. Before the Investiture of the Gods calamity ended, the other party would definitely not have any accidents.

Meanwhile, in Tongguan, Emperor Xin had already met Chen Tong, the general of Tongguan. This man and Chen Wu of Chuanyun Pass were brothers, both of whom were skilled in martial arts.

However, the Tongguan General Commander was similar to the Lintongguan General Commander, both having two commanders. The first was Chen Tong, and the second was Yu Hualong. His son, Yu De, was proficient in unorthodox methods and had a considerable reputation in the later Investiture of the Gods.

After Emperor Xin assembled a massive army of 100,000 at Tongguan, he continued towards Chuanyun Pass.

This journey lasted nearly nine months. Emperor Xin traveled from Chaoge all the way to Mianchi, passing through Lintong Pass, Tong Pass, Chuanyun Pass, and finally arriving at Jiepai Pass.

When Di Xin was still 900 li away from Jiepai Pass, Huang Gun was bare-backed with several thorns behind him, which pierced his back and made it bleed profusely.

Behind him followed Huang Feibiao, Huang Feibao, Huang Tianlu, Huang Tianxiang, and other members of the Huang family. The military seals that granted them the authority to mobilize the 100,000 troops of Chuanyun Pass were also placed on the tray.

Upon seeing the king arrive with his army, Huang Gun raised the tray with both hands, his weathered voice ringing out, "Huang Gun, along with the Huang family, pays homage to Your Majesty. I have failed Your Majesty's trust, failed the trust of the late king, and failed the reputation of seven generations of loyal ministers. Now, there is this rebellious son, Huang Feihu, who intends to lead an army of thirty million to surrender to Zhou. This subject has committed a grave crime. I beg Your Majesty to strip him of his military power and punish this wicked subject!"

Upon witnessing this scene, the generals of the Shang Dynasty all pleaded for Huang Gun, saying, "Your Majesty, General Huang has served the Shang Dynasty for seven generations. Although Huang Feihu has now committed such an act, please consider the great service General Huang has rendered to the Shang Dynasty..."

E'lai, Zhang Kui, Zhang Feng, Ouyang Chun, Chen Tong, and others all pleaded for Huang Gun.

Wen Zhong then said in a deep voice, "Huang Feihu's betrayal of the merchants is a fact, and his crime is unforgivable. However, the Imperial Tutor has personally taken action to punish him, which shows Huang Feihu's loyalty. My discerning eye has seen that he is extremely loyal and virtuous. Your Majesty should punish him leniently."

Wen Zhong was a veteran of three reigns and a disciple of the Jie Sect. He was an extremely upright man and was highly respected by the officials of the Shang Dynasty. Even Emperor Xin nodded in agreement when he heard Wen Zhong's words.

Then Di Xin looked at Huang Gun and spoke in a low voice that echoed throughout the entire Jiepai Pass.

"Rise, you are now relieved of your post as General of Jiepai Pass, your rank demoted to fourth grade. You will lead the Huang family to guard the Shang territory at Jinji Ridge and atone for your crimes through meritorious service!"

"Where is Xu Gai?!"

"Your humble servant is here!" Upon hearing the king's words, Xu Gai immediately stepped out from the army at Jiepai Pass, cupped his hands, and shouted.

"I hereby appoint you as the General of Jiepai Pass, hoping that you will guard this gate for me and live up to this duty!" Di Xin said to Xu Gai.

Emperor Xin had always known about Xu Gai and had even considered transferring him to another place for important positions, but now it seemed that Jiepai Pass was the best choice for him.

Given the Huang Feihu incident, it would be somewhat inappropriate for Emperor Xin to appoint Huang Gun as the general of Jiepai Pass. Therefore, transferring Huang Gun and others to serve as generals was the best option.

"Yes, Xu Gai obeys the decree. I will live up to Your Majesty's expectations, defend the territory of our Great Shang, suppress evil spirits, and protect the peace and well-being of all people." Upon hearing that he had been promoted, Xu Gai did not show much excitement, but instead earnestly shouted that he had accepted the order.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

"Your Majesty is wise!"

The 100,000-strong army at Jiepai Pass also bowed in unison and shouted "Long live the King!" Generals Wen Zhong and others, seeing this, also shouted, "The King is wise!"

"E'lai, take command of the troops at Jiepai Pass, settle the army, and march towards Sishui Pass!" With this order from Emperor Xin, the army headed towards the last pass, Sishui Pass.

At this moment, the army's might had condensed into a towering blood curtain. Even though this place was still tens of thousands of miles away from Xiqi, all the people of Xiqi could feel that terrifying aura, like the killing intent of a ferocious beast, as if it were staring intently at Xiqi and locking Ji Chang in place.

As the Shang army drew closer to Xiqi, the killing intent in the world grew stronger, and countless calamities caused even some powerful beings from the primordial era to become extremely solemn.

The gazes of the two saints, Yuanshi Tianzun of the Kunlun Chan Sect and Tongtian Jiaozhu of Jin'ao Island, also turned to the Nine Provinces and to the calamity energy in the world. Countless opportunities of the Heavenly Dao flickered in the eyes of the two saints, and it was unknown what they were thinking.

Beside the Wei River in Xiqi, Ji Chang, who should have been in a great hurry, seemed to be taking a break from his busy schedule to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Xiqi.

Behind him followed several generals from Xiqi. San Yisheng then cupped his hands and said, "Your Excellency, in the past, you made a great contribution to the Lingtai Temple. At night, a flying bear appeared, indicating that Xiqi had found the right person to rule the world and be respected as the common ruler. A wise ruler should have great and virtuous ministers to assist him."

(End of this chapter)