Chapter 222

Zhaoge.

The feudal lords were rebelling one after another, and for a time, smoke and fire rose everywhere, and the people were living in misery.

Above the court, King Zhou's expression was gloomy.

Ever since Nüwa asked Yang Chan to convey the decree, the situation in Zhaoge had improved.

As a result, the feudal lords in various places were still rebelling one by one; instead of decreasing, they had increased.

"My Cheng Tang empire, how can I allow these rebels to trample upon it? Who is willing to command the six armies and wipe out these rebels?"

The civil and military officials in the court were all as silent as cicadas in winter.

King Zhou was displeased, slammed the throne, and shouted angrily: "You usually eat the king's salary, and now that the feudal lords are rebelling, not one of you can share the worries for me?"

All the generals and ministers lowered their heads and said nothing, their hearts filled with fear.

"Great King, if these rebels were ordinary rebels, it would be fine, but according to reports from spies, those feudal lords are colluding with monsters, which is why they have the courage to raise troops and rebel. The generals sent to suppress them before were all killed; I am afraid only the Grand Preceptor can go in person."

At this time, Wen Zhong stood out, wearing battle armor, majestic and imposing, looking at King Zhou with firm eyes, and cupped his hands to request the order: "Great King, this old minister is willing to lead the army in person to suppress them and will definitely wipe out the rebels in one fell swoop, returning peace to the Yin-Shang!"

Wen Zhong's voice was sonorous and powerful, echoing in the court.

King Zhou's tightly furrowed eyebrows relaxed slightly.

"The Grand Preceptor is loyal and righteous, and I am very gratified, but the journey to suppress the rebellion is dangerous. Does the Grand Preceptor have any certainty?"

Wen Zhong's expression was solemn: "Your Majesty, rest assured, this old minister has fought on the battlefield for many years. Mere rebellious feudal lords are not to be feared; this old minister will definitely not disgrace the mission and will return in triumph!"

"Good, that my Cheng Tang can have the Grand Preceptor is the fortune of my Cheng Tang!" King Zhou said solemnly.

After Wen Zhong returned, he immediately gathered the troops and reorganized the equipment.

The next day, King Zhou led the officials to see him off, and Wen Zhong embarked on the journey to suppress the rebellion again.

……

On the other side.

Gu Xiu sat in the illusion-colored treasure carriage, which was speeding in the sky.

The Water Qilin and Fire Qilin pulling the carriage were majestic.

Suddenly, the system's notification sound rang in his mind.

"Ding!"

"Detected that feudal lords in various places of Yin-Shang are rebelling, and Wen Zhong has set out to suppress the rebellion, triggering event options, please make a choice."

"Option One: Assist Wen Zhong in suppressing the rebellion in various places; reward: middle-grade innate spiritual root, Nine-Leaf Sword Flower!"

"Option Two: Wen Zhong has left, and Zhaoge must be surging with undercurrents; go to Zhaoge to observe the situation, perhaps there will be new discoveries; reward: a ray of Space Law! (If you collect nine rays, you can fully master a law!)"

Looking at the options popped up by the system, Gu Xiu frowned slightly.

With his help, Wen Zhong had returned from the North Sea in just over three years.

It was still a long time before the rebellion of the Spirit King in the East Sea, and he had thought Wen Zhong would stay in Zhaoge to watch over King Zhou. He hadn't expected Wen Zhong to set out again so quickly to lead troops to suppress the rebellion.

After a moment of contemplation.

"It seems the Chan Sect is starting to get anxious. Having been frustrated repeatedly in Zhaoge, they have changed direction and are secretly inciting numerous rebellions in various places to eliminate the fortune of Yin-Shang."

Thinking of this, his gaze fell on the two options in front of him; the rewards were both very tempting.

But Gu Xiu didn't have time to help Wen Zhong suppress the rebellions in various places one by one.

The middle-grade innate spiritual root was attractive, but the Space Law was even more attractive.

"System, I choose Option Two."

"Ding!"

"Selection successful, mission time limit is seven days, mission will be void after expiration, please complete the mission as soon as possible!"

Gu Xiu had originally wanted to go back to 'Qinglan Residence', but now he could only go to Zhaoge.

If he flew by himself, it would indeed take several days, but now that he had the Water-Fire Qilin pulling the carriage, it wouldn't take several days at all; he could reach Zhaoge in just one day.

The Water Qilin was agile, its whole body was azure blue, water waves flowed, and water patterns rippled under its four hooves.

The Fire Qilin was majestic, its whole body was crimson red, burning with raging flames, and its four hooves stepped on flames.

The two cooperated tacitly, their steps were uniform, pulling the treasure carriage like a meteor streaking across the sky, quickly heading toward Zhaoge.

One day later.

The Water-Fire Qilin pulled a brilliant treasure carriage, descending outside Zhaoge City like a dream.

Gu Xiu got down from the illusion-colored treasure carriage and put away the Water-Fire Qilin and the illusion-colored treasure carriage.

He looked up at the prosperous Zhaoge City not far away.

"I will stay in Zhaoge for these few days to see if there are any new discoveries and complete the mission."

Changing his appearance, Gu Xiu lurked in Zhaoge City.

For three consecutive days, he gained nothing.

Gu Xiu wasn't in a hurry either. For these three days, he always stepped into a teahouse on time and found a seat by the window.

Sitting there quietly, watching the bustling crowd on the street outside the window, listening to the tea guests in the teahouse chatting.

He couldn't help but shake his head.

"The people of Zhaoge are proud to be subjects of Cheng Tang and call themselves merchants, yet they don't know they will soon face the destruction of their country."

On the fourth day.

He noticed a figure on the street, dressed in white Taoist robes, with the air of an immortal.

"Yun Zhongzi?"

Gu Xiu recognized the other party quickly and frowned.

"After the last incident, I thought he had already gone back. I didn't expect him to appear in Zhaoge again. It seems the Chan Sect has a new mission for him."

He was very curious whether Yun Zhongzi was going to deal with the thousand-year-old fox demon this time or if there was something else.

Seeing Yun Zhongzi leave Zhaoge City and head toward the outskirts of the city.

After thinking about it, Gu Xiu followed him.

……

Outside Zhaoge City.

Shang Rong's mansion.

The vermilion gate was tightly closed, and rows of golden door nails were embedded on the gate, shining brightly under the sunlight.

Inside the courtyard, several pavilions and towers were distributed in an orderly manner, with flying eaves and carved beams, showing luxury and exquisiteness.

Gu Xiu arrived outside and stopped, his eyes filled with doubt.

He didn't understand why Yun Zhongzi went to find Shang Rong.

After thinking about it, he snuck in.

In the study, Shang Rong was receiving Yun Zhongzi.

Two figures were talking.

Shang Rong cupped his hands and bowed: "Immortal Yun Zhongzi, you have finally come. I instigated Du Yuanxian to join me in remonstrating to kill Su Daji, but who knew King Zhou was so muddled that he killed Du Yuanxian."

"Mei Bo is also a piece of trash, of no use at all, and was also killed by King Zhou. To this day, there is no one available in the court."

Yun Zhongzi said indifferently: "There were some variables that caused many things not to be implemented on time, dragging on until now. I already know about this matter, so no need to say more. Now there is one thing you need to do; after you do it, you will definitely be ranked among the immortals and leave the mortal world."

When Shang Rong heard this, desire arose in his eyes: "I wonder what the Immortal wants me to do?"

"The situation in Zhaoge is too calm now, which is not conducive to our sect's Investiture of the Gods. I need you to go to Zhaoge City tomorrow morning and, during the morning court, crash into the court and die, triggering chaos in the court."

"This!" Shang Rong hesitated.

Yun Zhongzi gave him a reassuring look: "Rest assured, after you die, you will definitely be on the list and will definitely be ranked among the immortal list as a god."

Shang Rong gritted his teeth; he was old and had enjoyed all the glory and wealth he should have. When the Chan Sect offered the condition of being ranked among the immortals, he was very tempted.

Sacrificing for a moment to exchange for becoming an immortal or a god was very worthwhile.

"Good, everything will be as the Immortal says."

Gu Xiu eavesdropped outside; he hadn't expected Shang Rong to be colluding with the Chan Sect, with the condition being to be ranked among the immortals.

"Ding!"

"Mission successful, congratulations to the host for obtaining a ray of Space Law!"

The mission notification completed suddenly; this was what they called an unexpected discovery.

But since he had discovered that Shang Rong was colluding with the Chan Sect, he could only fulfill his wish and send him to the list.