Chapter 789: Jiang Ziya's

Zhongnan Mountain.

Upon receiving the Talisman Edict from Yuanshi Tianzun, Yunzhongzi was stunned and lost in thought.

After a long while, he let out a sigh.

A master's orders cannot be disobeyed.

He, too, was of the Human Race, having experienced the suffering, prosperity, and decline of the Human Race; now that a Human Emperor capable of surpassing the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors had finally appeared, the rise of the Human Race was right before his eyes.

Before he even had time to rejoice, he was to go and oppose them, to personally strangle the hope of the Human Race.

But a master's orders cannot be disobeyed.

He was a disciple of the Chan Sect first, and a member of the Human Race second.

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Jiuxian Mountain, Taoyuan Cave.

Guangchengzi held the Talisman Edict in his hand, his eyes flashing with sharp light, as he muttered to himself: "Yang Shen, where did this person pop out from, to have even captured Fairy Jin Ning alive? According to what Master said, it is highly likely that he is a personal disciple secretly taken in by Uncle-Master Tongtian."

He was no stranger to Fairy Jin Ning.

She was of noble birth, a high disciple of Wa Palace, and possessed the cultivation of a Golden Immortal Peak.

Therefore, among the Chan Sect, apart from Randeng Daoren and Antarctic Immortal, only he himself could deal with this Yang Shen.

Thinking of this, he dared not delay and set off immediately.

……

Yuding Zhenren, along with the two hundred Mysterious Immortals who had received the Talisman Edict, also dared not delay; they successively led their sect members and disciples to rush toward Yin Shang via the Space-Piercing Shuttle.

Fortunately, Yuanshi Tianzun had only notified the Chan Sect disciples in the vicinity of Yin Shang, so they were not very far from Yin Shang.

Traveling at full speed, they could arrive in at most half a month.

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After half a day of travel, Shen Gongbao arrived at Emei Shan, Luofu Dong.

This time, he was again there to invite Zhao Gongming.

Firstly, Zhao Gongming's cultivation was superb, being at the Golden Immortal Peak, and secondly, he was righteous and eager to help, making him easier to persuade.

Besides Zhao Gongming, he also planned to go and persuade Lv Yue.

Lv Yue was also at the Golden Immortal Peak, claimed to be the number one Outer Disciple, was skilled in the Plague Gu Technique, and most importantly, had an extreme personality and was easily impulsive, belonging to the type that was easier to fool.

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Xiqi.

Xibo Marquis Mansion.

Jiang Ziya said joyfully: "Everyone, this poor Daoist has received a response from Master. In addition to Senior Brothers Yuding Zhenren, Yunzhongzi, and Chijingzi, he has also dispatched two hundred Mysterious Immortals to lead their sect members and disciples here to assist in the battle.

This is two hundred Mysterious Immortals!

Each Mysterious Immortal is the ancestor of a sect.

According to my estimation, besides the two hundred Mysterious Immortals, the number of Heavenly Immortals and Earth Immortals will be at least five thousand."

Five thousand Heavenly Immortals and Earth Immortals meant that each Mysterious Immortal brought twenty-five people. And for a sect founded by a Mysterious Immortal, it was impossible for there to be only twenty-five Immortal Realm cultivators within the sect.

Although, the sects also had to have people left behind to guard them.

Boom!

Upon hearing this, Ji Fa and the others were all stirred up.

"Hiss, two hundred Mysterious Immortals, over five thousand Heavenly Immortals and Earth Immortals, what powerful reinforcements these are!"

"If we add our own strength, there will be nearly ten thousand Immortal Realm powerhouses; this is a number we dared not imagine before."

"Hahaha, excellent. With this, we can sweep across Yin Shang."

"Prime Minister, I wonder which of Yunzhongzi, Chijingzi, or Yuding Zhenren can capture or kill Yang Shen? To us, this person is the greatest threat."

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Yin Qi also pretended to be full of joy.

Two hundred Mysterious Immortals, at least five thousand Heavenly Immortals and Earth Immortals—if not for the unwillingness to expose his trump cards, Yin Shang could easily handle this.

Even without exposing his trump cards, Yin Qi was not overly worried.

On the battlefield, once a Golden Immortal appears, the outcome of the war depends on the Golden Immortals.

Jiang Ziya stroked his beard and smiled: "Senior Brothers Yunzhongzi and Yuding Zhenren are both at the Golden Immortal Peak, and Senior Brother Chijingzi is at the Golden Immortal Late Stage. They do not need to kill Yang Shen; as long as Senior Brother Yunzhongzi arrives and joins forces with Senior Brother Taiyi Zhenren to contain Yang Shen, that will suffice.

The goal of our central army will be to contain Yang Shen.

While Senior Brothers Yuding Zhenren and Chijingzi lead their respective armies to break through from the north and south, heading straight for Zhaoge.

At that time, Yang Shen will have no choice but to return to defend Zhaoge.

Thus, our three armies can meet at Zhaoge, break through Zhaoge in one fell swoop, and execute the tyrant."

"Good!"

Ji Fa and the others cheered one after another. They were in high spirits, as if they could already see the day they would take control of Zhaoge.

Half an hour later.

Jiang Ziya had assigned the tasks, the meeting concluded, and everyone left one after another.

Yin Qi also wanted to leave, but was kept behind by Ji Fa.

Also kept behind was Jiang Ziya.

Yin Qi asked in confusion: "Marquis, Daoist brother, what other instructions do you have?"

Jiang Ziya said: "Daoist brother, the hearts of the people and the army in Xiqi have initially stabilized. Next, we should ferret out the traitor among us. If they are not removed, we will not have a moment of peace."

Yin Qi nodded solemnly: "Indeed, this poor Daoist has the same intention. I just don't know what brilliant plan Daoist brother has?"

Jiang Ziya stroked his beard and smiled: "The operation has already begun."

"Has it begun?"

Yin Qi feigned confusion and asked, pretending to be puzzled.

Please... you... bookmark... the... book...!

Ji Fa nodded with a smile.

Jiang Ziya stroked his beard and laughed: "Indeed, it has already begun. In truth, my master sent a message to this poor Daoist saying that he has summoned Senior Brother Guangchengzi, as well as Senior Brothers Yunzhongzi and Yuding Zhenren.

Both Senior Brother Yunzhongzi and Senior Brother Yuding Zhenren are at the Golden Immortal Peak, and they will each be stationed to guard the north and south routes.

As for Senior Brother Guangchengzi, he will head to Sishui Pass.

Although Yang Shen is formidable and was able to capture Fairy Jin Ning alive, Senior Brother Guangchengzi is, after all, a Great Luo Golden Immortal."

A sharp glint flashed in Yin Qi's eyes, and he then smiled: "Brother, your plan is brilliant—killing two birds with one stone. You can take the opportunity to ferret out the traitor, and at the same time, use the traitor's hand to pass false information to the Yin Shang. As long as Yang Shen can be slain, the Yin Shang will have no worries."

Jiang Ziya stroked his beard and laughed, saying: "This poor Daoist must still head to Sishui Pass, so the matter of investigating who the traitor is must be left to you, Brother. Furthermore, in at most half a month, the Chan Sect disciples coming to provide reinforcements will all arrive. By then, we will surely be able to sweep through like a hot knife through butter and invade the Yin Shang. As you are managing the logistics, Brother, you must also make preparations in advance."

"Very well!"

Yin Qi nodded with a serious expression.

He sneered inwardly; it seemed Jiang Ziya had not considered that the Jie Sect would join the war.

But thinking about it, that made sense; how could Yuanshi Tianzun explicitly tell his disciples about his schemes against the Jie Sect?

Sishui Pass.

"What a fine 'killing two birds with one stone' strategy."

"Since that is the case, then I shall play along with their scheme to defeat them."

Yin Qi whispered to himself.

Shen Gongbao had gone to invite Zhao Gongming and Lv Yue, which was enough to block Yunzhongzi and Yuding Zhenren.

And he, meanwhile, could take the opportunity to fake his own death and shed his skin like a golden cicada.

As for Sishui Pass, well.

With the Array Formation he had laid down, even a Great Luo Golden Immortal would need some time to break through it.

With that amount of time, it would be enough for Han Rong and the others to retreat to Jiepai Pass via the Teleportation Array.

At the same time, he could also take the opportunity to eliminate the 'traitor' in Xiqi and cut off one of Ji Fa's arms.

As for the candidate.

It would be San Yisheng.

In the era of Ji Chang, San Yisheng could be called the head of the civil officials and was also Ji Chang's most important strategist.

Eliminating San Yisheng would not only cut off one of Ji Fa's arms and weaken Xiqi, but it would also make everyone in the upper echelons of Xiqi feel insecure.

The next day.

Xibo Marquis Mansion.

Yin Qi urgently requested an audience with Ji Fa and said in a deep voice: "My Lord, this poor Daoist has found the traitor."

Ji Fa's gaze immediately turned sharp: "Who?"

"San Yisheng!"

"That is impossible!"

Ji Fa's eyes widened, his voice rose, and he said excitedly: "How could it be San Yisheng? His family has served my Ji Family for generations, and he was my late father's right-hand man. How could he be a traitor!"

Yin Qi remained solemn and said: "My Lord, you also know that this poor Daoist is skilled in various Secret Techniques. This is the answer I obtained by burning a thousand years of my lifespan. Although I do not want to believe it either, the result is him."

Ji Fa's expression shifted, and only after a long while did he say in a deep voice: "Daoist, it is not that I do not trust you, but this answer is truly too hard to accept, and it cannot serve as evidence."

Yin Qi understood what Ji Fa meant; he was worried that Yin Qi was taking the opportunity to eliminate a political rival.

After all, he was the only one who knew the result of this Calculation. (End of chapter)