A father-son showdown before the armies: Chan Sect disciples scolded into silence by their own father!

Outside Sishui Pass, the Xiqi army once again pressed in.

Unlike yesterday's murderous aura, today's battleground was filled with a hint of mockery and clamor.

"Listen up, you cowardly turtle! Your Nangong Bo is here. If you dare, come out and fight!"

"That brat in the red robe yesterday, was he so scared he wet his pants? Come out and face your death!"

With the Shang Army raising Truce Flag, the disciples of the Clarify Sect took turns engaging in battle.

They resorted to extreme verbal humiliation in front of the pass, intending to provoke the Shang Army and undermine their morale.

The ones shouting and cursing at the front of the battle at this moment are Nangong Shi's two sons, Nangong Bo and Nangong Zhong.

Although the two brothers didn't perform much in yesterday's battle, they are now exchanging barbs with great vigor and are shouting with particular enthusiasm.

"You tyrannical ruler's lackeys, betraying the Mandate of Heaven, now facing certain death, you dare only raise the Truce Flag!"

"Come out now and face your death! Otherwise, once my army breaks through the pass, I will tear you to pieces and leave no one alive!"

The two brothers took turns chanting, spewing vulgarities and extremely offensive insults.

In the midst of the Xiqi army's formation, Nangong Shi watched his two sons swaggering and showing off in front of the enemy lines, a smug smile on his face.

A Xiqi general flattered him.

"General Nangong, you truly have two fine sons!"

"At such a young age, he has entered the immortal sect, received the Great Dao, and now serves my Great Zhou. His future is limitless!"

"Yes, yes, like father, like son! General Nangong is renowned, and his two sons have surpassed him in every way!"

"With these two young masters here, what great things cannot be accomplished!"

Ji Fa also spoke up at the opportune moment, praising him with a smile.

"General Nangong is a pillar of our Great Zhou, and the two young masters are young heroes. With their assistance this time, it is truly a blessing for Xiqi."

Shen Gongbao, standing to the side, stroked his beard and smiled, appearing unfathomable, though the smile did not reach his eyes.

They're just a bunch of cannon fodder added to the Investiture of the Investiture of the Gods; do they really think they're something special?

Although he thought so, he still praised her.

"Senior Brother Taiyi and Yu Ding are the most outstanding Clarify Sect. Naturally, the disciples they teach are extraordinary."

After being showered with praise, Nangong Shi pleased and smiled, cupping his hands in greeting.

"General, you flatter me! Prime Minister, you flatter me!"

"My unruly son is fortunate enough to be loyal to the Great Zhou; it is a blessing they have accumulated over many lifetimes!"

He spoke modestly, but his inner pride was impossible to hide.

Before the pass, the Nangong brothers shouted insults for a while, and seeing that no one would fight them, they retreated triumphantly.

Immediately afterwards, Dao Body rode out on horseback.

It was Jin Zha and Mu Zha.

"Listen up, Shang Army! I am Jin Zha, a disciple of Manjushri Guangfa Heavenly Lord!"

"I am Mu Zha, a disciple of the Samantabhadra True Person!"

"By special Master's orders, I have descended the mountain to assist a wise ruler and to punish a tyrannical and incompetent monarch!"

"Why don't you quickly open the gates and surrender? What are you waiting for?!"

"Listen up, Guan Shang Army! Your actions against the will of Heaven are a dead end!"

"If you know what's good for you, quickly open the gates and surrender; you might save your life!"

The two men's voices were loud and clear, carrying the unique arrogance of Chan Sect Disciple, echoing before the two armies.

Sishui Pass, atop the city tower.

On the city wall, the soldiers of the Shang Army were so angry that their eyes were bloodshot, their teeth were clenched, and their weapons were clenched so tightly that they made a cracking sound.

If it weren't for the absolute military orders, they would have already rushed down and fought those arrogant guys to the death.

Jiang Ziya stood in the center of the city tower, expressionless as he looked down at the Clarify Sect members who were behaving like shrewish women in the street, as if watching a farce that had nothing to do with him.

Li Jing, standing beside him, had a face that was already ashen.

Especially when he heard the curses of his two rebellious sons, Jin Zha and Mu Zha, he felt a surge of hot blood rush to his head, and the anger in his chest almost burned away his reason.

He suddenly turned his head and looked at Jiang Ziya.

Grand Tutor!

His voice was hoarse, filled with suppressed pain.

"This humble general... this humble general begs to step forward and scold those two unfilial sons awake!"

Jiang Ziya slowly turned around, looked at Li Jing eyes were bloodshot and whose whole body was trembling, and calmly nodded.

"Go."

"Thank you, Grand Tutor!"

Li Jing could no longer contain himself. He strode to the front of the city wall and roared like thunder at the Dao Body below.

"Jin Zha! Mu Zha!"

"You two disloyal and unfilial sons!"

This roar, filled with boundless rage, instantly drowned out all the noise on the battlefield.

Jin Zha and Mu Zha, who were locked up in the gate, were startled by this sudden shout.

They were furious and looked in the direction of the sound.

"Who did this scoundrel come from, daring to insult your grandfather!"

Jin Zha shouted sternly.

But when they saw the face on the city wall, Distortion System with rage yet strangely familiar, their anger froze instantly, replaced by boundless horror.

"Father... Father?!"

Jin Zha's voice trembled.

"Father! What are you doing here?"

Mu Zha exclaimed in surprise, almost unable to believe his eyes.

Looking at his two sons below, who were both surprised and suspicious, Li Jing felt a surge of anger rising to his head. He pointed at the two of them and angrily rebuked them.

How did I get here?

"I am a general of the Great Shang Dynasty, I receive the emperor's bounty, and I am loyal to the emperor!"

"Now, by the King, I am accompanying the Grand Tutor to quell the rebellion in Xiqi! If I am not here, where should I be!"

"It's you two wretched children who are to blame!"

Li Jing pointed a trembling finger at the two of them, and asked them with great distress.

"You are my sons, Li Jing, who have entered the sect of immortals, yet you do not think of serving your country after completing your studies."

"Now you're actually helping that treacherous minister, making enemies of your country and your own father!"

"Even... even yesterday, you colluded with those so-called fellow disciples."

"A dozen people ganged up on your own brother! Have you all lost your conscience?!"

"Have you all learned all that about loyalty, filial piety, benevolence, and righteousness, but have you even put it into dog's belly?!"

What?!

younger brother?

Jin Zha and Mu Zha were struck dumb, their minds going blank.

The incomparably brave, red-robed youth who single-handedly fought against so many yesterday was actually... actually their Third Brother?

They actually... they actually teamed up to attack their own younger brother? And almost killed him?

A tremendous sense of absurdity and guilt instantly overwhelmed them.

"Father, we... we don't know!"

Mu Zha hurriedly tried to explain.

Seeing their changing expressions, Li Jing continued his angry rant.

"The Clarify Sect prides itself on being a prestigious and righteous sect, yet its actions are so despicable and shameless! A dozen people ganging up on one person—how could you possibly do such a thing!"

"Xiqi claims to be a benevolent and righteous army, but in reality, it harbors treacherous intentions and is a disloyal and unjust traitor!"

"You two wretched children, why don't you dismount and surrender now? Come with me back to Chaoge and beg forgiveness from the King! What are you waiting for!"

Li Jing's words left Jin Zha and Mu Zha red-faced and almost unable to lift their heads in front of the two armies.

They couldn't understand why their father, who had always held the Immortal Path of Immortality in the highest esteem, would side with the Great Shang Dynasty and show such disdain for the Clarify Sect.

Jin Zha took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the shock and confusion in his heart, and retorted loudly.

"The Great Shang Dynasty's fate is sealed. Di Xin's perverse actions have incurred the wrath of heaven and the resentment of the people. The feudal lords of the land have risen up in rebellion. He is a tyrant known to all!"

"We are acting on the orders of our master, in accordance with the will of Heaven, to assist a wise ruler and to overthrow a tyrannical one. We are acting on behalf of Heaven! What wrong have we done?"

"Father, you are a loyal and righteous man, how could you serve such a tyrannical ruler?"

"Father, we urge you to abandon your darkness and embrace the light, and quickly submit to our Great Zhou. This is the right path!"

Mu Zha echoed this sentiment.

"Yes, Father! A good bird chooses a good tree to perch on, and a wise minister chooses a good lord to serve! That Di Xin is not worthy of your loyalty!"

"Why don't you abandon the darkness and join us in surrendering to Xiqi and creating a great cause together!"

"We'll put in a good word for you with the Second Young Master!"

"Shut up!"

Li Jing was so angry at his two unfilial sons' words that he trembled all over. He laughed in his anger.

"Nonsense!"

"I have long served in Chaoge, by your side day and night! How could I not know what kind of person Your the King is?!"

"Your the King wise and mighty, diligent and capable in governing the country, eradicating deep-seated diseases and strengthening our Human Clan! You are a sage ruler, a rare sight indeed throughout history!"

"How dare you ignorant children, who live deep in the mountains and know nothing of the world, criticize me!"

"On the contrary, it is the Xiqi you speak of that is nominally a subject, but in reality a rebel! Nominally benevolent and righteous, but in reality a traitor to the state!"

"Sayings about following the will of Heaven and the will of the people are nothing but an excuse for selfish desires!"

"What talk of acting on behalf of Heaven? When a dozen people can't defeat one, you gang up on him. Is this the way of your Clarify Sect?"

"Is this the shameless virtue your master taught you?!"

"You two rebellious sons have been misled by the heretical Clarify Sect, unable to distinguish right from wrong, and have completely distorted the truth!"

"Still daring to use such clever and deceitful words here? You're utterly hopeless!"

Li Jing's words were piercing, each sentence like a knife.

They left home at a young age, and their knowledge of Di Xin came entirely from the descriptions of their elders. In their minds, Di Xin was a cruel and inhumane tyrant.

But now, their most respected and trusted father is telling them in such a resolute manner that everything was wrong.

The "righteousness" they believed in seemed so pale and powerless under their father's angry rebuke.

The two men were so embarrassed by Li Jing's scolding that they turned red in the face, speechless, and unable to utter a single word in rebuttal. They could only lower their heads in shame.

In the Xiqi formation.

In the Xiqi camp, Ji Fa and Shen Gongbao were both shocked to see this scene.

Oh no!

Shen Gongbao made a decisive decision and immediately gave the order.

"Sound the retreat! Withdraw!"

"Clang! Clang! Clang!"

A sharp clang of metal rang out, and the Xiqi army retreated like a receding tide.

Jin Zha and Mu Zha were also relieved, and with the help of their fellow disciples, they retreated back to the camp with the army, looking dejected.

On the city wall, Li Jing watched their disheveled retreating figures, still seething with anger, and pointed into the distance, cursing loudly.

"You unfilial son! You unfilial son! You are so stubborn!"

You have utterly disgraced the Li Family!

Jiang Ziya slowly walked to his side and spoke.

"General Li, there's no need to be angry."

"I had anticipated this situation."

"Jin Zha and Mu Zha have cultivated in the Clarify Sect for many years, and their ideas are deeply rooted in the Clarify Sect's doctrines. How could you possibly persuade them with just a few words?"

Li Jing turned around to face Jiang Ziya, his face filled with shame and pain.

"Grand Tutor, this humble general... this humble general is incompetent..."

Jiang Ziya shook his head.

"The general's words of persuasion today were extremely effective."

"Although they were not able to turn against us on the spot, a rift has already been planted in their hearts, and in the hearts of all the Chan Sect Disciple."

He paused, a confident smile appearing on his face.

"Once my fellow Martial Nephew arrive, I'll have them capture your two sons alive and bring them to you."

"At that time, the general will decide the outcome himself."

Li Jing bowed deeply and solemnly to Jiang Ziya.

"This humble general thanks the Grand Tutor!"