Chapter 788: Yuanshi Tianzun Takes Action

Upon hearing this, the expressions of everyone present sank.

San Yisheng suggested, "Heir Apparent, Prime Minister, I suggest that we consolidate our forces into one. By concentrating our strength, we can achieve a breakthrough at a key point. Compared to the Yin-Shang, our national strength is ultimately inferior, so we should not be dividing our forces."

The others nodded one after another.

"I do not agree."

Just then, Yin Qi spoke up, drawing everyone's gaze.

Ji Fa's eyes brightened slightly as he said, "What wise words does Daoist Jia have?"

Yin Qi said with a solemn expression, "Heir Apparent, Brother Daoist Jiang, and everyone, the strength of the Yin-Shang is indeed beyond all of our expectations, but we also have our own advantages."

"According to current intelligence, the Yin-Shang only has one Golden Immortal, Yang Shen."

"But we have the backing of the Chan Sect, and we have more than one Golden Immortal."

"Brother Daoist, I believe we can seek help from the Chan Sect, having them assign one Golden Immortal each to the southern and northern armies; the central army does not even need to attack, it only needs to keep Yang Shen in check."

Ji Fa nodded repeatedly; in fact, this was exactly what he had been thinking.

With the Chan Sect involved, even if Xiqi were to be incompetent, they could still sweep through the Yin-Shang and allow him to ascend the throne of the Human Emperor, rather than being in the current situation where only Taiyi Zhenren had come, who might not even be a match for Yang Shen.

Jiang Ziya lowered his head to think for a moment, then sighed, "Brother Daoist's strategy is indeed a sound plan. Very well, I shall send a message to my Master later and request that he dispatch my fellow disciples to come and assist."

Originally, he had only intended to invite Yunzhongzi, and he had even prepared to go in person.

Now that was saved; he would just let his Master send people.

The corners of Yin Qi's mouth curled up slowly.

If the Chan Sect did not go all out, how could he drag the Jie Sect into the water as quickly as possible?

Only a full-scale war could provoke Tongtian Jiaozhu.

With the policy confirmed, the subsequent details were easy, especially regarding clearing the names of Xiqi and Ji Chang; Yin Qi took the initiative to shoulder the responsibility, saying he was willing to come forward and apologize, claiming that Ji Chang had been bewitched by him.

Then, he would accept the punishment and bear all the fury.

In this way, the slander against Ji Chang could be washed away, and Xiqi could reorganize the hearts of the people and continue the great cause of attacking the Shang.

Upon hearing this, Ji Fa was deeply moved.

Even Jiang Ziya sighed, praising Yin Qi for his noble character in sacrificing his own interests for the sake of the greater good.

As for the others, they were naturally touched as well, even feeling ashamed.

If Jia Ren, an outsider, could disregard his reputation for the sake of the great cause, then they, as insiders, were being too selfish.

……

Xiqi's actions were swift.

That evening, Yin Qi recorded an apology video and posted it online; subsequently, Xiqi announced his punishment: stripping him of his cultivation and expelling him from Xiqi.

Of course, this was only on the surface.

In reality, Yin Qi simply changed his identity and appearance and remained in the Marquis Mansion.

He did this to eliminate any suspicion directed at him.

This identity still had its uses.

As the 'Jia Ren' incident continued to ferment, the internet was in an uproar; those who believed Ji Chang, mostly the commoners of Xiqi, cursed Yin Qi online.

There were also those who did not believe it, thinking that Jia Ren was just a scapegoat thrown out by Xiqi.

But regardless of whether they believed it or not, Xiqi had managed to survive this reputation crisis.

The next day.

Surrounded by the crowd, Ji Fa performed sacrifices to Heaven and the ancestral temple, announced his succession to the position of Xibo Marquis, and simultaneously issued a manifesto to avenge his ancestor, Ji Li.

A life for a life; this was the most primitive concept.

This time, Xiqi did not come up with any fancy excuses, so as to avoid being picked apart for flaws.

If I am seeking revenge, you surely cannot find fault with that.

After all, when Ji Li was killed by Wen Ding on trumped-up charges back then, it had incited the indignation and sighs of people throughout the world.

This matter was not so long ago that many elders did not know of it. With this move by Xiqi, the people of the Zhou State believed it, morale increased once again, and the hearts of the people were united.

As for the Yin-Shang and people elsewhere, they just watched it as if it were a play.

………

Kunlun.

Yuxu Palace.

Yuanshi Tianzun cut off his connection with Jiang Ziya, his brows furrowing involuntarily.

He secretly performed a Calculation and discovered that the Yin-Shang indeed possessed immense national strength, with over five thousand cultivators at or above the Immortal Realm, and thousands of Warships of various classes, which could completely crush Xiqi.

"You have hidden yourselves so deeply."

Yuanshi Tianzun snorted coldly to himself.

Previously, when he calculated the national strength of the Yin-Shang, he had not discovered the existence of these cultivators and Warships; now they seemed to have popped up suddenly, and he suspected that Tongtian Jiaozhu had directly sent people to intervene.

Because no matter how many cultivation resources there were, it was easy to cultivate Earth Immortals, but difficult to cultivate Mysterious Immortals.

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The Yin-Shang had dozens of Mysterious Immortals, which could only come from the Jie Sect; moreover, he had also tried to calculate the origins of these people, only to find it completely impossible, which further confirmed that Tongtian Jiaozhu had been up to something.

In fact, he did not know that this was Yin Qi's deliberate doing.

Using the Luck Altar, it could mask the Heavenly Secret for others.

Or rather, as long as he did not expose himself and cut off the connection between the cultivators abroad and the Yin-Shang, even a Saint could not calculate it, which was what led to Yuanshi Tianzun's misjudgment.

In the heart of Yuanshi Tianzun, Tongtian Jiaozhu had already become a sinister villain.

Thinking of this, a cold light flashed in his eyes.

Casually, he waved his large hand, and more than two hundred Talisman Edicts were cast into the void.

Three of these were sent to Guangchengzi, Yuding Zhenren, and Yunzhongzi; he ordered Guangchengzi to head to Sishui Pass to capture and kill the Yang Spirit, while Yuding Zhenren and Yunzhongzi were to head to the two armies of Xiqi in the north and south respectively.

There were also two hundred Talisman Edicts sent to the Mysterious Immortals of the Chan Sect, ordering them to lead their disciples to Xiqi to assist in the battle.

Since you, Tongtian, do not follow the rules, then do not blame me for being impolite.

The sects of the Chan Sect are spread throughout Honghuang.

Perhaps there are not many Golden Immortals, but there are definitely tens of thousands of Mysterious Immortals.

Otherwise, relying only on the Twelve Golden Immortals and others, how could Yuxu Palace influence Honghuang and seize the fortune of the Human Race and Honghuang?

After thinking for a moment, Yuanshi Tianzun took out a small yellow flag that emitted mysterious Dao rhythms; it was none other than the Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Central Wuji Apricot Yellow Flag.

He cast the Central Wuji Apricot Yellow Flag into the void to send it to Jiang Ziya.

Although the Investiture of the Gods and the God-Beating Whip are good and are both Superior Innate Spiritual Treasures, neither is for combat, nor are they suitable for self-defense.

Giving it to Jiang Ziya could also be of great use at a critical moment.

………

Sishui Pass.

Yin Qi found Shen Gongbao, showed him the secret meeting footage from Xiqi, and said in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoist Shen, Jiang Ziya has sought help from the Saint of the Chan Sect, and I can only ensure that Sishui Pass remains safe."

"But Sanshan Pass and the Northern Territory have no Golden Immortals stationed there, and I fear the entire army will be wiped out."

"Therefore, I hope you can bring in strong reinforcements."

Shen Gongbao was also shocked; the Yin Shang was truly formidable to have bribed the high-level officials of Xiqi, as the footage of the secret meeting had arrived so quickly that there were no secrets to speak of.

After the shock, he also realized the seriousness of the matter, so he said with a solemn expression, "Very well. Leave this matter to me. I know many good friends in the Jie Sect who have long been displeased with the immortals of the Chan Sect, and I will certainly be able to invite them."

To defeat Jiang Ziya and prove himself to Yuanshi Tianzun, he could only rely on the Jie Sect.

This was a strategy decided long ago.

Yin Qi said sincerely, "Then I will trouble you, Fellow Daoist Shen. This is a Space-Piercing Shuttle I have been Refining; it can travel hundreds of millions of miles in an instant, making it most suitable for travel."

As he spoke, he took out a Dharma Treasure that looked like a shuttle.

Shen Gongbao's eyes lit up, and without standing on ceremony, he took it and said, "Brother Daoist, I happen to need this, so I will not be polite." (End of this chapter)