Chapter 405: Wen Zhong Attacks the City, Yun Zhongzi Obstructs

Having read the information on the message-transmitting spiritual talisman.

Understanding the current situation within King Pingling's fief, Wen Zhong frowned slightly.

While thinking of countermeasures.

A rush of footsteps suddenly came from outside the tent.

Immediately after, a scout entered the tent in a hurry and knelt on one knee.

"Reporting to the Grand Preceptor, accurate news has been scouted ahead. King Pingling has deployed heavy troops in various parts of his territory and reinforced the city wall's defensive works, appearing to be prepared for a long-term standoff with our army."

After listening, Wen Zhong's face sank, and he waved his hand to signal the scout to withdraw.

He stood up and paced back and forth in the tent, thinking of countermeasures in his heart.

Since King Pingling had the backing of the Chan Sect and was colluding with monsters, this battle would surely be extremely difficult. Relying solely on his own two hundred thousand troops to quickly suppress the rebellion would truly not be easy.

"The current plan can only be to advance steadily and entrench step by step," Wen Zhong decided inwardly.

"On one hand, strengthen the siege of King Pingling's territory and cut off his food and supply lines; on the other hand, keep a close eye on the enemy's movements and look for flaws."

Meanwhile, on the hill, Gu Xiu and Yang Jian were still closely watching the movements of the army camp.

Seeing Gu Xiu's calm expression, as if he had long since determined the outcome, Yang Jian could not help but ask: "Master, do you think that without our help, Grand Preceptor Wen could successfully suppress King Pingling?"

Gu Xiu raised his head slightly, his gaze looking into the distance.

For someone familiar with the Investiture of the Gods, this question was not difficult to answer.

"He can. Wen Zhong is, after all, a disciple of Uncle-Master Jin Ling. After entering the world to become an official, he has fought on the battlefield for many years."

"The East Sea is just a layout made by the Chan Sect to contain Wen Zhong; it will not be like Xiqi, where they use the full strength of the sect to assist. But it is impossible for Wen Zhong to eradicate the rebellion in the East Sea in a short period of time."

Yang Jian nodded slightly, roughly understanding the impression Wen Zhong had in Gu Xiu's mind.

He spoke up.

"Master knew this long ago, which is why you let the disciple come to assist Grand Preceptor Wen?"

Gu Xiu did not deny it.

"Besides you, I have also asked the East Sea Dragon Palace to assist Wen Zhong in completely pacifying the feudal lord rebellion here."

Upon hearing this, Yang Jian's admiration for Gu Xiu grew a little more.

He praised sincerely.

"Master is indeed as wise as a god, having made a perfect layout for this matter long ago."

Being flattered by Yang Jian, Gu Xiu felt a bit gratified and said faintly.

"For the sake of the Investiture of the Gods, the Chan Sect's actions have seriously disrupted the order of the human world, so we naturally cannot sit idly by. It is just that in the battle of the Investiture of the Gods, all parties have their own calculations, so we also need to act cautiously."

Yang Jian nodded slightly.

"The disciple will definitely keep it in mind."

Afterward, Gu Xiu and Yang Jian kept watching Wen Zhong's actions.

After understanding the situation in King Pingling's territory, Wen Zhong let the soldiers rest and recuperate, and on the third day, he raised his army to attack Pingling.

Watching Wen Zhong wearing battle armor, a golden helmet on his head, riding a Black Qilin, walking in the front.

Gu Xiu pondered.

If he had not intervened in this matter, after Wen Zhong suppressed the rebellion of King Pingling and returned to Chaoge, he might have died when he went to Xiqi.

But if he could successfully help Wen Zhong suppress the rebellion, and if there was an opportunity to send Yun Zhongzi onto the list, then Wen Zhong's fate should change.

The two watched the battle for a while.

It only took Wen Zhong a few days to break through King Pingling's outer defenses, advancing all the way like a hot knife through butter, until he reached the city where King Pingling was located.

After making preparations to attack the city, Wen Zhong gave an order, and the front-row soldiers held shields and advanced steadily, while the archers behind drew their bows and arrows, ready to pour a rain of arrows onto the city walls at any time.

Wen Zhong stood in the distance, closely watching the battle situation, constantly directing the army to adjust its offensive strategy.

Just as they were about to break through the city, a streak of immortal light suddenly shot down from the clouds and landed straight in front.

The resulting magical power fluctuation directly sent the soldiers charging in the front flying, causing them to fall to the ground in disarray.

As the immortal light gradually dissipated, Yun Zhongzi appeared before everyone's eyes, holding a whisk, his figure elegant, his expression leisurely.

Wen Zhong frowned slightly, his gaze cold as he asked: "Who is this fellow Daoist, and why do you obstruct me from suppressing the rebellion?"

"I am Yun Zhongzi. Wen Zhong, the fortune of the Yin Shang has come to an end; this is the Heavenly Dao. What King Pingling is doing is in accordance with the Heavenly Dao. I hope you will retreat quickly and not ruin yourself." Yun Zhongzi's tone was indifferent, as if he were stating something that was a matter of course.

Wen Zhong snorted coldly.

"Yun Zhongzi, stop spreading demonic words here. In order to complete the Investiture of the Gods, your Chan Sect has stirred up disputes everywhere in the human world, incited feudal lords to rebel, and even used monsters to achieve your goals. Your heart is punishable."

"The King is the co-lord of the human race, the current Human Emperor. I am ordered to suppress the rebels, yet you intervene to stop me, showing no regard for the Human Emperor's orders. What is your intention!"

Yun Zhongzi sneered, his eyes full of contempt: "After the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, there is no more Human Emperor. Di Xin is but a muddled king, with a name but no reality; he dares to call himself the Human Emperor, not afraid that he cannot suppress this karma."

"My Chan Sect is ordered by Heaven and follows the decree of the Dao Ancestor to hold the Great Calamity of the Investiture of the Gods. The fortune of the Yin Shang has come to an end; this is a predetermined fact. Wen Zhong, why do you make this futile struggle? You are the Grand Preceptor of Yin Shang, with high authority. If you surrender, I can recommend you to the Lord of Zhou; your status will not be worse than it is in Yin Shang."

Wen Zhong did not expect Yun Zhongzi to actually want to incite him to defect, his face full of indignation, righteous and stern.

"Yun Zhongzi, you are insulting me, a loyal minister of the Cheng Tang, and showing disrespect to the former kings. Today, this Grand Preceptor will definitely not spare you, but I can give you a chance. As long as you surrender to the Yin Shang, I can let bygones be bygones."

Yun Zhongzi sneered coldly: "Wen Zhong, I have said all the kind words, yet you are stubborn. It seems there is nothing to talk about."

Wen Zhong spoke back, unconcerned.

"What a joke. I also know some inside information about the Investiture of the Gods. The Dao Ancestor only allowed the disciples of the three sects to enter the calamity, but your Chan Sect has dominated the human world as a battlefield, stirring up war. Today, even if it were not for the Yin Shang, for the sake of defending my human race, I would not let you have your way."

Having said that, Wen Zhong gripped the male and female whips in his hands, and his momentum climbed sharply.

Seeing this, Yun Zhongzi sneered coldly, the contempt in his eyes growing thicker.

"Even if my Chan Sect dominates the human world as a battlefield, so what? Do you think that just by you, Wen Zhong, you have the ability to change all this?"

Wen Zhong's eyes were cold: "How would I know without trying?"

Yun Zhongzi frowned slightly.

The Yin Shang still had quite a bit of fortune, and Wen Zhong, as the Grand Preceptor of Yin Shang, carried the fortune of the Yin Shang on his body.

He really did not want to fight Wen Zhong at this time, so as not to get involved in great karma and damage his fortune.

But a variable had suddenly arisen. If he did not stop him, Wen Zhong would break through the city and go to capture King Pingling.

Currently, he could only beat Wen Zhong back first to give King Pingling a chance to reorganize and deal with Wen Zhong. He spoke: "In that case, I will ask Grand Preceptor Wen for some advice."

After speaking, he waved his whisk, and a powerful magical power fluctuation swept toward Wen Zhong's army.

Wherever it passed, the soldiers were like fallen leaves swept by a gale, flying backward one after another. For a time, Wen Zhong's army formation was in chaos.

Seeing this, Wen Zhong rode the Black Qilin and attacked with the male and female whips.

But Wen Zhong was no match for Yun Zhongzi, and after a few moves, he fell into a disadvantage.

Just when Yun Zhongzi wanted to mock him, two streaks of light tore through the sky and arrived at the battlefield in an instant. When they landed, the powerful aftermath directly knocked Yun Zhongzi back.

The arrivals were the Water Qilin and Fire Qilin born from the Water-Fire Gourd.

Seeing these two Qilins, Yun Zhongzi knew it was bad; Gu Xiu might be here.

The Chan Sect had only sent him here to stir up trouble, and he had no helpers, so he immediately felt the intention to retreat.

But the two Qilins would not let him have his way and immediately launched an attack.

Wen Zhong naturally recognized the Water Qilin and Fire Qilin in front of him.

Knowing that it was Gu Xiu who had intervened to help, he was overjoyed and also attacked Yun Zhongzi. ===== CHAPTER 406 =====