Chapter 371: Gu Xiu goes to watch the battle; Jiang Shang marches on West Qi

Having obtained the contents of the *Hongmeng Creation Scripture* provided by Gu Xiu, Nuwa left the Three Immortals Island and returned to the Palace of the Empress.

One need not guess to know she surely went to contemplate and cultivate the *Hongmeng Creation Scripture*.

Gu Xiu paced outside the courtyard to clear his mind.

Having successfully won over Nuwa, his primary task now was to find a way to attain the Hunyuan Dao or have the Jie Sect produce another Saint.

While he was deep in thought, a crisp, pleasant voice came from above.

"Junior Brother!" The Holy Mother of Fire Spirit flew in from outside the Three Immortals Island and landed before Gu Xiu.

At a glance, Gu Xiu knew that Daoist Duobao had sent her to deliver important news.

"Senior Sister Huoling, could it be that Senior Uncle Duobao has more words for you to bring me?"

The Holy Mother of Fire Spirit stepped forward gracefully.

"Junior Brother, my Master asked me to bring word: after Jiang Ziya went to Si Shui Pass to surrender to Wen Zhong, Manjusri and Puxian Zhenren went to Si Shui Pass some time ago to abduct him. Fortunately, Kong Xuan broke out and saved Jiang Ziya."

"After Jiang Ziya returned, he began to reorganize the three armies, took command himself, and led the great army to march on West Qi. My Master wants to ask what your thoughts are on this matter?"

"Jiang Ziya leading troops to march on West Qi?" Gu Xiu was somewhat surprised.

It seemed the Investiture of the Gods had deviated quite absurdly, which meant it was getting closer and closer to his own plans.

He just hadn't expected Kong Xuan to intervene and save Jiang Ziya.

Gu Xiu pondered for a moment.

Kong Xuan had a remarkable record in the Investiture of the Gods war. His innate divine ability, the Five-Colored Divine Light, could brush away and break anything within the Five Elements; whether it was a magic treasure or a person, they could all be taken away.

Guarding Golden Chicken Ridge alone, the great army of Western Zhou could not advance an inch.

In the end, it took Daoist Zhunti acting personally to capture Kong Xuan.

One could see how powerful someone must be to require a Saint to act personally to subdue them.

Gu Xiu asked, "Do you know where Kong Xuan is now?"

The Holy Mother of Fire Spirit thought for a moment: "According to news sent back by disciples outside, Kong Xuan revealed that he knew magic. Wen Zhong didn't think much of it and gave him a letter of recommendation; he should have gone to take up his post."

Gu Xiu thought about it; when Kong Xuan entered officialdom, he served as the Commander of San Shan Pass. Looking at it this way, he should currently be near San Shan Pass.

"Junior Brother, is there a problem?" Seeing Gu Xiu frowning, the Holy Mother of Fire Spirit asked suspiciously.

Gu Xiu smiled: "I was just thinking about some things. Jiang Ziya, let him attack West Qi if he wants; we don't need to worry. Our Jie Sect only needs to act as the mastermind behind the scenes and must not get personally involved, lest we incur unnecessary karma."

"We just killed Chi Jingzi; the Chan Sect likely won't dare to act against us rashly again. Tell Senior Uncle Duobao that we should watch what the Chan Sect wants to do before making plans."

The Holy Mother of Golden Spirit thought for a moment and strongly agreed with Gu Xiu's idea.

"Then I will return to report to my Master now."

"Safe travels, Senior Sister." Gu Xiu cupped his hands and watched the Holy Mother of Fire Spirit leave.

He pondered inwardly.

"Jiang Ziya attacking West Qi is something that did not exist in the original fate. Such a major event requires a look."

Thinking this, Gu Xiu flew away from the Three Immortals Island to head near West Qi to check the situation.

West Qi.

Jiang Ziya led the 100,000 soldiers who had surrendered to Wen Zhong to attack West Qi.

This caused an uproar in the West Qi court; it was one thing for the former Prime Minister to defect to the Yin-Shang, but now he was actually leading troops to attack West Qi himself.

Gu Xiu left the Three Immortals Island and arrived in a large mountain forest near West Qi. He had the Qilin pull his flying chariot as a bodyguard, and he sat inside, casting his gaze to watch the situation in West Qi.

At this time, Jiang Ziya had already arrived at the city walls. With the assistance of the four generals of the Mo family, he beat the West Qi army and the third-generation disciples of the Chan Sect so hard they fled in panic, hid back in the city, and hung up the "No-War" sign.

Jiang Ziya was the originator of the "No-War" sign. Seeing West Qi hang it up, he couldn't help but sneer.

He decisively ordered the soldiers to attack the city. However, as expected, accidents occurred frequently every time they attacked.

In the forest, Gu Xiu saw this and frowned slightly.

In the Investiture of the Gods, West Qi had faced dangerous situations several times, all of which were preserved by Yuanshi Tianzun acting secretly, while also ordering the Four Jiedi Gods to guard West Qi in secret.

These accidental situations at the moment were surely caused by the Four Jiedi Gods to prevent Jiang Ziya from attacking the city.

If the Four Jiedi Gods could not hold them off, Yuanshi Tianzun would definitely act personally.

Seeing that the attack on the city was blocked and West Qi could not be taken for a long time, Jiang Ziya couldn't help but frown tightly.

But this was also within his expectations.

He turned to the four generals of the Mo family beside him and said: "The Chan Sect sent the Four Jiedi Gods to guard West Qi. I only know they are hidden in West Qi city, but I have never seen their true faces. With them acting to protect the city, it is truly difficult to break through."

Mo Liqing said: "Ziya, what should we do now?"

Determination flashed in Jiang Ziya's eyes: "Use fire. As long as we use fire to surround West Qi and burn it, even with the Four Jiedi Gods there, they won't be able to protect it for long."

"Ziya, are you sure about this?" Mo Liqing asked uncertainly.

Jiang Ziya's expression tightened; he had made up his mind and nodded.

"Being kind to the enemy is being cruel to oneself. My two senior brothers failed to abduct me this time and surely will not let it go at that."

"They intend to kill me and then resurrect me to completely control me. By then, I would just be a puppet. I don't have much time left. Before they act against me, I must let them know that even if I, Jiang Ziya, die, I will not let them have their way. So I hope the four fellow Daoists will help me."

Having said this, Jiang Ziya bowed deeply to the four generals of the Mo family.

Mo Liqing was silent for a moment: "Rest assured, Ziya, we will do our best to help you. The Azure Cloud Sword in my hand is engraved with Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind runes. This sword can summon black winds and fire snakes, which can help you burn West Qi city."

Mo Lihong also added: "The Hunyuan Umbrella in my hand contains the universe, can spew raging flames and black mist, and can also collect others' magic treasures."

Mo Lihai gently stroked the Jade Pipa in his hand: "This Jade Pipa of mine has Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind runes engraved on its four silk strings. When the strings are plucked, it will release black winds, fierce fires, and black energy."

Mo Lishou touched the Flower Fox Sable on his shoulder, full of confidence.

"The Flower Fox Sable in my hand will sprout wings when used to devour enemies. Our four magic treasures each have their own wonders. Let us cast our spells and burn West Qi with fire!"

Jiang Ziya cupped his hands: "Many thanks to the four fellow Daoists. After this, if we meet as enemies next time, feel free to kill me; there is no need to show mercy."

Mo Liqing's expression was solemn, and he promised: "Rest assured, Ziya, we will definitely let you be free then and not let the Chan Sect control you anymore."

Having said this, the four generals of the Mo family stepped forward and waved the magic treasures in their hands.

For a time, black smoke billowed and fire snakes ran wild, rushing violently toward West Qi city.

Inside West Qi city, screams rang out one after another, endless to the ear.

Gu Xiu sat on the flying chariot and thought for a moment.

He remembered that in the Investiture of the Gods, when the four generals of the Mo family were about to destroy West Qi, it was Jiang Ziya who borrowed the water of the North Sea to cover West Qi.

But the water Jiang Ziya borrowed could not withstand the offensive of the four generals of the Mo family at all.

It was Yuanshi Tianzun who secretly poured down the Three Lights Divine Water, mixing it into the water, which preserved West Qi from being broken.

But at present, Jiang Ziya had already betrayed them and was an enemy of West Qi.

Gu Xiu was very curious about what the Chan Sect would do.

Just as he was thinking, he saw Manjusri appear on the city wall to cast a spell, summoning the water of the North Sea.

At the same time, the seawater was quickly covered by a layer of light from the Three Lights Divine Water.

No matter how the four generals of the Mo family waved their magic treasures and released black smoke and fire snakes, it was to no avail.

Seeing this, Gu Xiu shook his head and said to himself.

"The head of the Jade Void Immortals is committing a killing tribulation and it is inconvenient to act directly against the Shang generals. Being able to summon the water of the North Sea is already risking an increase in tribulation energy, but I didn't expect Yuanshi Tianzun to still act and pour down the Three Lights Divine Water."