Not bad-you haven't disgraced the Human Emperor
Sishui Pass, atop the city wall.
Nezha sat listlessly at the top of the stack, tossing his Universe Ring idly, drawing golden arcs in the air.
He swung his legs, looking at the Xiqi Camp in the distance, his face full of displeasure.
"Boring."
"That's so boring."
"The Grand Tutor is really something, why did he hang up Truce Flag?"
"I'm all healed now, it's the perfect time to go back and get revenge, and beat those bastards who ambushed me to a pulp!"
Just then, Three Daos of light pierced the sky in the distance, carrying a powerful aura, and headed straight for Sishui Pass.
Nezha jumped up alertly, grabbed the Fire-Tipped Spear beside him, and flames erupted all over his body.
Is it those blind fools from the Clarify Sect provoking us again?
"Good timing!"
"I was just looking for a place to vent my anger!"
His fighting spirit surged, and with a spin of his Wind Fire Wheels, he was about to Yunxiao.
However, the Three Daos of light did not stop to challenge the pass, but instead went directly to the sky above the pass wall.
The light faded, revealing Three Daos figures: two men and one woman.
The leader was a young man dressed in a light yellow outfit. He was tall and handsome, with an undeniable sharpness between his brows.
The one in the middle, with a pine-like figure and a tightly closed vertical line between his brows, exuded an aura that shook the heavens and earth, and was unfathomable, even though he was just standing quietly.
Beside them stood a woman in white, with stunning beauty and a cool, aloof demeanor, like Mysterious Lady of the Nine Heavens descended to earth.
These three individuals possessed extraordinary bearing, and their aura was completely different from that of the group from the Clarify Sect.
Nezha stopped what he was doing, pointing his Fire-Tipped Spear at the three of them with a hint of wariness.
Who goes there?
The young man at the head of the group Yang Jiao, stepped forward and clasped his hands in a fist salute to Nezha from afar.
"My name is Yang Jiao, this is my Second Younger Brother Yang Jian, and my third sister Yang Chan."
"We come from Huoyun Cave, ordered to descend the mountain, and have come to pay our respects to Grand Tutor Jiang Ziya of the Great Shang Dynasty. We hope the general will inform him of our arrival."
Huoyun Cave?
Human Race Holy Land?
Nezha instantly withdrew his fighting spirit.
Although he was arrogant, he knew what the Huoyun Cave represented.
That is the true foundation of the Human Clan, the place where all the Forefathers and emperors of the Human Clan cultivated themselves.
They hold a supreme position within the entire Human Clan.
What are the people from Huoyun Cave doing at Sishui Pass?
He dared not be negligent and addressed the soldiers beside him.
"Go, immediately report to the Grand Tutor!"
"Yes!"
The soldiers obeyed and rushed down from the city wall.
Nezha then looked at the three of them again. Although he had put away his weapon, his tone still carried a hint of scrutiny.
"The Grand Tutor will arrive shortly; please wait a moment, gentlemen."
Nezha was not completely off guard; his gaze swept back and forth between the three of them.
These three individuals possessed a mysterious aura and profound cultivation.
Those Yang Jiao and Yang Chan are not much weaker than me; they are both Primordial Unity Golden Immortal.
And the one in the middle Yang Jian is even more unfathomable.
Despite his own cultivation level Primordial Unity Golden Immortal, he couldn't see through the depths of the other's power at all. He only felt that the other's presence was like an unshakeable mountain, as deep as the sea.
What are these three experts from Huoyun Cave doing here?
Could it be that even the Human Race Holy Land believes that the Mandate of Heaven is with Zhou, and has sent them to persuade them to surrender?
Nezha muttered to himself, his vigilance rising again.
Just as he was lost in thought, Jiang Ziya, along with Li Jing and the others, hurriedly climbed the city wall.
"This humble Jiang Ziya, Jiang Ziya, greets the Three Fellow Daoists."
Jiang Ziya bowed respectfully to the three of them.
Upon seeing this, Yang Jian and the other two quickly returned the greeting.
"We have met Grand Tutor Jiang."
"Three Fellow Daoists have come from afar; please come in and have a chat."
The three followed Jiang Ziya into Sishui Pass, with Nezha curiously following behind.
Inside the main General's Mansion's Mansion.
Jiang Ziya and his two siblings, Yang Jian and his sister, took their seats as host and guest, respectively.
Nezha, like a door god, stood behind Jiang Ziya, holding his Fire-Tipped Spear.
A pair of eyes stared intently at Yang Jian, filled with scrutiny and fighting spirit.
Jiang Ziya didn't beat around the bush and asked directly.
"May I ask what brings you Three Fellow Daoists from the Human Race Holy Land?"
Yang Jiao spoke.
"We, the three siblings, have descended the mountain on the orders of the Ancestor of Huoyun Cave, hoping to obtain an official position under the Grand Tutor."
"Using this Investiture of the Gods Tribulation, we will settle a karmic Karma with the Clarify Sect."
To Settle Karma?
Nezha suddenly realized that they had come seeking revenge.
Jiang Ziya instantly understood.
As Direct Disciple of the Tongtian Sect Master, he spent decades in the Jade Palace and had heard many secrets about the Primordial Wilderness.
He happened to know some things about the background of Yang Jian and his two siblings.
Their mother was Fairy Yaoji sister of the Haotian Shangdi. She was imprisoned under Peach Mountain by the Haotian Emperor for secretly marrying a mortal.
The role played by the Clarify Sect in this context can hardly be described as honorable.
Jiang Ziya understood, but also felt a pang of regret.
Huoyun Cave ultimately did not choose to completely side with the Great Shang Dynasty, or rather, the Interception Sect.
They merely sent disciples who had personal grudges against the Clarify Sect down the mountain under the pretext of Settle Karma, thus leaving themselves a way out.
Even if the Great Shang Dynasty is defeated in the future, Huoyun Cave can say that this is just a personal grudge between its disciples and has nothing to do with Huoyun Cave's stance.
These old monsters, who have lived for countless Eon, are indeed all shrewd and calculating, with everything meticulously planned.
But it doesn't matter.
Jiang Ziya didn't care what their reason for coming.
Just come!
The mere fact that the people from Huoyun Cave appeared in the Great Shang Dynasty's camp was a huge blow to the morale of Xiqi!
Thinking of this, a smile appeared on Jiang Ziya's face.
"I see, I understand now."
"Since the three of you are so willing to serve the Human Clan and have such a strong determination, I, this humble Daoist priest, am naturally most pleased to welcome you."
"I would be most grateful if my Three Fellow Daoists would be willing to serve my Great Shang Dynasty."
"Our army is currently lacking a vanguard general. I see that the three of you possess extraordinary cultivation; how about we appoint you to the vanguard position?"
"It's entirely up to the Grand Tutor's arrangements," Yang Jiao said calmly.
Jiang Ziya nodded in satisfaction, and then asked another question.
"To facilitate our future actions, please inform me of your current cultivation level."
Yang Jiao spoke first.
"Mid-stage Taiyi Golden Immortal."
Yang Chan continued.
"Early Taiyi Golden Immortal."
Jiang Ziya nodded in satisfaction.
Two Primordial Unity Golden Immortal!
This is already extremely strong combat power, far surpassing any of the Third-generation disciples of the Clarify Sect.
His gaze finally settled on Yang Jian aura was the most composed.
Yang Jian calmly uttered four words.
"Daluo Golden Immortal, early stage."
Boom!
These six words, like a thunderclap, resounded throughout the hall.
Jiang Ziya's hand holding the teacup suddenly trembled, spilling the tea.
He suddenly stood up, his face beaming with undisguised joy.
Daluo Golden Immortal!
He's actually Daluo Golden Immortal!
He had thought that Yang Jian was at most Perfected Grand Unity Golden Immortal at the peak, but he never expected that he had already taken that step!
It should be noted that the Twelve Golden Immortals of Chan Sect were only at the level of Daluo Golden Immortal!
This seemingly young junior has already reached such a level?
The secrets of the Huoyun Cave are truly terrifying!
"Good! Good! Great!"
"With a master like General Yang Jian assisting us, how can we not conquer Xiqi, or fail to accomplish our great cause!"
A true Daluo Golden Immortal!
This is far more powerful than ten Primordial Unity Golden Immortal!
Nezha, standing to the side, stared intently at Yang Jian with his eyes shining, his entire body burning with a fierce fighting spirit.
Daluo Golden Immortal!
In all the time he'd been at Sishui Pass, the most satisfying fight he'd ever had was when he was ganged up on by a dozen or so Chan Sect Disciple.
Now, finally, an opponent has arrived who can make him go all out!
Jiang Ziya noticed Nezha's change, and couldn't help but smile wryly as he explained to Yang Jian and the other two.
"Please forgive me, gentlemen. This is General Nezha, Direct Disciple of His Majesty the Human Emperor Your Majesty."
"He has been obsessed with fighting since childhood, especially with strong opponents, and he meant no harm."
The Human Emperor's disciple?
Yang Jiao and Yang Chan were both startled and looked at Nezha.
They never expected that this seemingly unruly young man was actually a disciple of the Martial Ancestor, just like their second Second Younger Brother.
Yang Jian's gaze also fell on Nezha, and the vertical line between his brows seemed to twitch slightly.
The disciple accepted by the master?
He looked Nezha up and down, and slowly offered his evaluation.
"His cultivation level is not bad; he didn't disgrace the Human Emperor."
Nezha immediately snorted.
What does "not bad" mean? What does "not embarrassing" mean?
The tone of that voice sounds exactly like an elder evaluating a younger person.
He, Nezha, is a direct disciple of the Human Emperor himself. When has he ever needed others to give him such an evaluation?
A surge of competitive spirit welled up inside him, and he was about to say something.
Just then...
A messenger rushed in from outside the hall, looking excited.
"Report!"
"Reporting to the Grand Tutor! Several Daoist priests from beyond the pass have arrived, claiming to be disciples of the Interception Sect, sent by their master to provide assistance!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ziya suddenly stood up, his face beaming with ecstatic joy.
"Great! Okay!"
"It's finally here!"
He laughed loudly, no longer caring about the others in the hall, and strode out of the mansion.
"Gentlemen, please follow me to greet them!"