Nezha Descends the Mountain to Aid Western Qi

Nezha Descends the Mountain to Aid Western Qi. Before long, a light and graceful figure stepped into Golden Light Cave of Nine Immortals Mountain—it was Nezha.

The Nezha of today had long since shed the unruly, flamboyant temperament of his former wild-child self. His brows were steady, his manner respectful, and his conduct measured in every advance and retreat, wholly resembling a proper disciple of the Dao.

He stepped forward and bowed. "Master summoned this disciple. May I ask what instructions you have?"

True Man Taiyi looked upon his utterly transformed disciple, his eyes filled with gratification, and slowly gave his orders:

"Your Martial Uncle Jiang Ziya is now Grand Preceptor of Western Qi, assisting King Wu Cheng in his campaign against Shang. Now, Yin Shang's commander-in-chief Zhang Guifang has led troops to attack. He possesses a strange soul-shouting demonic art and has defeated several Western Qi generals in succession, trapping the Zhou army. Descend the mountain at once and go to Western Qi to aid your Martial Uncle in breaking the enemy and lifting the siege."

At these words, Nezha furrowed his brow slightly, hesitation appearing on his face as he cautiously asked, "Master, both of this disciple's parents serve as officials in the Shang court and draw Great Shang's salary. If this disciple descends the mountain to aid Zhou in attacking Shang, it would be an inferior acting against his superior. I fear it may implicate my parents, which would be improper."

Having endured the ordeal of having his bones stripped away and being reborn in a newly molded body, Nezha's mind had long since matured. He no longer acted recklessly or willfully. He knew that every word and deed carried karmic consequences, that every action might implicate his loved ones. He considered matters thoroughly and possessed a