Chapter 333: Third-Generation Disciples Enter the Fray, Wen Zhong

Xiqi.

Previously, Wen Zhong had breached Chong City.

Upon learning that Jiang Ziya had taken Ji Chang and fled, he rested and reorganized his troops before marching to subjugate Xiqi.

Jiang Ziya had been defeated and fled in a sorry state; his prestige was damaged, and upon returning to Xiqi, he was bound to face reckoning and accusations.

Facing the aggressive punitive army, the internal situation in Xiqi was bound to be in total chaos.

And indeed, that was the case; the army Xiqi hastily sent to meet the enemy crumbled at the first touch before Wen Zhong.

Afterward, they avoided battle and remained behind their walls, focusing on defense.

Wen Zhong had wanted to strike while the iron was hot and break Xiqi, capturing Ji Chang and Jiang Ziya.

However, every time he attempted to storm the city, strange gusts of wind would appear.

Sand and stones flew through the air, fierce winds howled, and yellow dust filled the sky.

Wen Zhong had no choice but to temporarily halt the siege to investigate what was happening.

A few days later, Xiqi suddenly removed their "No Battle" sign and took the initiative to strike, with several minor generals coming out to challenge them.

Wen Zhong sensed something fishy.

Sure enough, the minor generals who came out to challenge them were no ordinary people; they were third-generation disciples of the Chan Sect.

Wen Zhong did not fear them in one-on-one combat, but the Chan Sect lacked martial virtue; once they were losing, they would swarm him together. Wen Zhong, unable to fight off so many hands with only two, had to retreat for the time being.

Knowing that Xiqi now had the aid of Chan Sect third-generation disciples, he knew that relying on himself alone would never suffice to destroy Xiqi. To win, he had to call for reinforcements.

But Gu Xiu had explicitly warned him: if he chose to stand with the Yin-Shang, he must not drag the Jie Sect into it.

Wen Zhong was in a dilemma.

Thinking of the generals guarding the Yin-Shang passes, he knew there were many capable and extraordinary people among them.

He had no choice but to write a letter and send it to Jiameng Pass, requesting the four generals of the Mo family to come and assist him.

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Three Immortals Island.

Having learned that the Chan Sect had already dispatched third-generation disciples to Xiqi to assist Jiang Ziya.

For these past few days, Gu Xiu had been keeping a close eye on the situation in Xiqi.

He walked to the seaside and stood upon a reef, gazing toward the direction of Xiqi.

The waves surged, constantly crashing against the reef beneath his feet.

At this moment, a fiery red silhouette appeared in the sky, flying toward him.

Gu Xiu looked up and saw that the visitor was Huo Ling Shengmu.

"Junior Brother," Huo Ling Shengmu called out to Gu Xiu, who was standing on the reef, before she had even arrived.

As Huo Ling Shengmu landed lightly, Gu Xiu stepped down from the reef and walked forward.

"Senior Sister, why have you come?"

Huo Ling Shengmu's beautiful eyes shifted, and she spoke in a tone of feigned reproach.

"Junior Brother, is it impossible for Senior Sister to come and see you if there is nothing the matter?"

"Senior Sister, that is not what I meant."

Huo Ling Shengmu let out a "pfft" of laughter, her eyes full of playfulness.

"Look at you; Senior Sister will stop teasing you. It was my Master who sent me here."

He had previously told Duobao that if there were any developments in Xiqi, he should notify him.

Now that Huo Ling Shengmu had arrived, it must certainly be related to Xiqi.

Gu Xiu inquired.

"Did Uncle-Master Duobao send you here because there is a situation in Xiqi?"

Huo Ling Shengmu nodded.

"Wen Zhong led his troops to attack Xiqi; at first, he won victory after victory, but after the Chan Sect's third-generation disciples joined the battle, Wen Zhong's offensive was blocked. Currently, Wen Zhong has written a letter requesting the four generals of the Mo family from Jiameng Pass to come and assist him."

"However, I heard that those Chan Sect third-generation disciples swarm their opponents when they cannot win one-on-one; it is truly despicable." By the end, Huo Ling Shengmu's tone was filled with indignation.

Having long known that Wen Zhong would fail, Gu Xiu's expression remained calm and unsurprised.

Since he could not go to Golden Turtle Island to request help from Jie Sect disciples, Wen Zhong really had no choice but to set his sights on the Yin-Shang generals.

"How does Uncle-Master view this matter?"

Hearing Gu Xiu's inquiry, Huo Ling Shengmu said: "Wen Zhong is the disciple of Uncle-Master Jin Ling. My Master asked me to ask for your opinion: should we intervene to help?"

Gu Xiu smiled indifferently and shook his head: "No need. Previously, the Sect Leader issued a decree for disciples abroad to return, but Wen Zhong chose to stand with the Yin-Shang and has already been expelled from the Jie Sect. This is Wen Zhong's own choice; let him resolve it himself. We should focus on dealing with the Twelve Golden Immortals and not be led by the nose by the Chan Sect into participating in the disputes of mortal dynasties."

"Moreover, if I am not mistaken, the Chan Sect is planning to use Wen Zhong to draw the Jie Sect into the fray, so they will have a pretext to take action against us." ===== CHAPTER 334 =====