Chapter 374

"Daoist Randeng..." Zhao Gongming's expression tightened slightly upon hearing this.

"Randeng is the Vice-Sect Leader of the Chan Sect. Given the current situation, I fear it is impossible to trade for the Universe Ruler from his hands."

"Moreover, Randeng is deep-minded and has always been adept at calculating; even if he were willing to trade, he would not offer equal terms."

A faint smile played on the corner of Gu Xiu's mouth, his expression composed.

"Senior Uncle, who said we were going to trade with Daoist Randeng?"

Zhao Gongming was startled, his eyes full of confusion: "If we aren't trading with Randeng, then Junior Nephew, how should I obtain the Universe Ruler?"

Gu Xiu shook his head slightly in his heart; Zhao Gongming was still too honest.

"Senior Uncle, now that our Jie Sect and the Chan Sect have completely torn off the mask, both sides are locked in a struggle to the death. Coincidentally, during the Investiture, Daoist Randeng will certainly participate in the Investiture affairs. At that time, we can just seize it directly from his hands."

Zhao Gongming was stunned at first, then a flash of realization crossed his eyes; he had not expected that Gu Xiu had been planning this from the start.

Before he could speak, Bi Xiao jumped out from the side to support him: "This idea is wonderful! Anyway, it's not like we haven't seized magical treasures from the Twelve Golden Immortals before; seizing one from Randeng won't be much different."

Zhao Gongming lowered his head in thought and spoke slowly: "Little Sister, Randeng is a deep-minded person, very cautious, adept at calculating, and a great power who has been famous for a long time. I fear it won't be easy for us to seize the Universe Ruler from his hands."

Bi Xiao patted her chest, guaranteeing with full confidence: "Eldest Brother, no need to worry. When the time comes, Eldest Sister, Second Sister, and I will bring the Hunyuan Golden Dipper to assist, and the Universe Ruler will certainly be ours."

Looking at the confident Bi Xiao, Zhao Gongming's expression still carried some worry: "With the help of your Hunyuan Golden Dipper, Eldest Sister, Second Sister, and Third Sister, it is indeed feasible, but I fear Randeng won't take the bait and won't fall into our trap."

Gu Xiu smiled calmly and said unhurriedly: "Senior Uncle, no need to worry. I have a plan that will certainly guarantee we obtain the Universe Ruler."

"I wonder what plan Junior Nephew has?" Zhao Gongming asked eagerly.

Gu Xiu said calmly: "It's very simple: we just beat Randeng to death."

Zhao Gongming was momentarily speechless and had nothing to say; he had to admit that this method was indeed simple and crude.

Bi Xiao's eyes lit up, and she nodded in praise: "I support this idea. Send Randeng to the list, and the Universe Ruler will naturally be ours."

Zhao Gongming nodded slightly and looked at Gu Xiu: "I wonder if Junior Nephew knows when Daoist Randeng will leave Mount Kunlun and travel to the mortal world?"

Gu Xiu's expression was calm as he said slowly: "Currently, the Chan Sect's battle situation in Xiqi is not going well. Among the Twelve Golden Immortals, True Person Huanglong, Master Lingbao, and Chi Jingzi have already been listed. To ensure no more accidents occur, I believe Saint Yuanshi will soon send Daoist Randeng to Xiqi. We can act then."

Thinking of how even Duobao Daoist would ask Gu Xiu about the Investiture and how to target the Chan Sect.

Zhao Gongming cupped his hands: "I have been in seclusion for these years and do not understand much about the affairs of the mortal world or the current Investiture. I will listen to Junior Nephew's arrangements for everything."

As the Investiture intensifies, Daoist Randeng will certainly come to Xiqi to act as the nanny for the Jade Void Immortals.

Gu Xiu looked full of confidence.

"Rest assured, Senior Uncle, I have thought through this operation thoroughly. Once Randeng comes to Xiqi, I will ensure he never returns."

At this time.

Jiang Ziya rode the Four-Not-Like from Mount Kunlun, returning to Xiqi.

Under the explanation of Manjusri and Puxian Zhenren to the crowd.

They learned that Jiang Ziya had previously been bewitched by the Jie Sect, his mind lost, which led to his move to crusade against Xiqi.

At Kunlun, Saint Yuanshi acted to break the Jie Sect's sorcery, helping Jiang Ziya find himself again, so he would no longer be bewitched.

Xiqi was originally a tool for the Chan Sect's Investiture, and Ji Fa was even more of a puppet; no matter what the Chan Sect said, they just listened.

Currently, Xiqi also needed the Chan Sect's help to resist the Yin-Shang, and no minister dared to voice any doubts.

The news of Jiang Ziya's return to Xiqi soon reached the ears of Wen Zhong and the Four Heavenly Kings of the Mo family.

"Grand Tutor, Jiang Ziya has really come back to life," Mo Liqing said, his face full of shock.

Previously, they had seen with their own eyes Jiang Ziya being pierced through the chest from behind by the Heart-Piercing Nail and dying.

Wen Zhong frowned slightly: "According to what Ziya said before, he had long known he would be resurrected after death, but the current him is no longer him. What we must do is kill him and let him be liberated."

"The Grand Tutor is right. When we see Ziya, we will certainly let him be liberated," the Four Heavenly Kings of the Mo family agreed one after another.

During the discussion, a soldier ran over hurriedly.

"Report to the Grand Tutor, scouts report that as soon as Jiang Ziya returned to Xiqi, he reorganized the three armies, and now he is splitting his forces into two routes to attack: one route is coming toward Sishui Pass, and one route is going to Jiebei Pass."

Hearing this, Wen Zhong immediately walked out of the tent: "Who is the one leading the army to attack Jiebei Pass?"

"Reply to the Grand Tutor, it is Jiang Ziya leading the army himself. As for the leader coming toward Sishui Pass, they are two unknown minor generals."

After clarifying the situation, Wen Zhong's expression tightened slightly; the unknown minor generals must be third-generation Chan Sect disciples.

Mo Liqing said: "Grand Tutor, the defending general at Jiebei Pass is Huang Gun, an old general who has not learned any strange arts; I fear he cannot stop Jiang Ziya."

Wen Zhong pondered for a moment and said slowly: "Xiqi suddenly opening two battlefields is highly suspicious. Sishui Pass will be fine with me and General Han Rong; the four fellow Daoists should go to Jiebei Pass to assist Huang Gun."

The Four Heavenly Kings of the Mo family cupped their hands together and said solemnly: "Rest assured, Grand Tutor, leave Jiebei Pass to us. On this trip, we will certainly kill Ziya and let him be liberated."

Wen Zhong returned the salute: "I leave everything to you."

After the Four Heavenly Kings of the Mo family left, Wen Zhong always felt that Xiqi's move was too suspicious.

In terms of soldier combat power, Xiqi was simply no match for the Yin-Shang; otherwise, they wouldn't have been beaten into hanging the "No-Battle" sign time and time again.

They couldn't even win on one battlefield, yet now they were taking the initiative to attack and opening a second battlefield.

Wen Zhong thought for a while and planned to take the initiative to attack, drive back the third-generation Chan Sect disciples coming to Sishui Pass, and then go to support Jiebei Pass.

While Wen Zhong and the Four Heavenly Kings of the Mo family were making their countermeasures.

Not far away, on a cliff, Manjusri and Puxian Zhenren were watching Xiqi's advance.

"Jiang Ziya was always very slack about the Investiture before, causing the Investiture to make no progress. Now that he is focused on the Investiture and knows Huang Tianhua has the Heart-Piercing Nail in his hand, he immediately opened a second battlefield to lure the Four Heavenly Kings of the Mo family into the trap. It seems that letting Ziya be a puppet with peace of mind is indeed a good choice," Manjusri said.

Puxian Zhenren nodded slightly and smiled: "Senior Brother Manjusri is absolutely right. Jiang Ziya is now focused on the great cause of the Investiture and has no other thoughts; we finally don't have to do everything ourselves."