You were tasked with assisting Di Xin, and you turned him into a Human Emperor?

He couldn't help but glance at Deng Jiugong, a sense of doubt swirling in his heart.

He always felt he'd revealed too much of his strength, and Deng Jiugong seemed to have noticed something.

Moreover, defeating Yang Jian was one thing, but stealing Juliusun's Magic Treasure was highly suspicious.

He looked up and saw no abnormality in Deng Jiugong's expression, so he quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

It made sense, though. Deng Jiugong couldn't tell Juliusun's cultivation level, so he probably thought Juliusun's cultivation wasn't very high.

Kong Xuan, after a moment of suspicion, finally spoke.

"Kong Xuan is willing to act on Marshal's behalf!"

As his voice fell, he forcefully erased the Nascent Soul imprint Juliusun had left on the Immortal Binding Rope.

"Kong Xuan, you are excellent!"

"You have rendered a great service this time. From today onwards, you are my deputy marshal!"

Deng Jiugong patted Kong Xuan's shoulder and let out a hearty laugh.

Little guy, I know your little tricks. If I could have erased it myself, why would I have asked you to do it?

Deng Jiugong thought to himself.

However, Kong Xuan pretended not to be strong, and Deng Jiugong didn't expose him.

By making Kong Xuan his deputy marshal, he intended to keep him firmly in his grasp!

"Then Kong Xuan thanks Marshal!"

Kong Xuan smiled slightly and said.

He didn't care about the title of deputy marshal at all, but he had to put on a show.

"Congratulations, Marshal Kong!"

Tailuan and many other generals offered their congratulations.

Just as Kong Xuan forcefully erased the Nascent Soul imprint Juliusun had left on the Immortal Binding Rope, Juliusun, who had already escaped, felt a searing pain in his Nascent Soul as if it were being twisted by a knife.

Pfft!

Juliusun couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood and began to curse.

"Damn Kong Xuan! Stealing my Magic Treasure, Juliusun and you are sworn enemies!"

Originally, after being stripped of his three flowers and five vital energies by San Xiao last time, Juliusun's injuries had recovered to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal level, but not completely.

His forced descent this time was because Tu Xingsun had been instigated by Shen Gongbao to join the Tang army and even sought King Wu Ji Fa's head, causing a catastrophic disaster.

He hadn't expected this descent to result in such heavy losses for Juliusun. Now, with the Nascent Soul imprint in the Immortal Binding Rope erased, he had suffered a severe backlash.

As for Tu Xingsun, he was merely a disciple who had taken the fall for him. Juliusun didn't particularly care about Tu Xingsun's life or death.

It was best if he survived. If he perished in the Great Tribulation, it would be his fate. At worst, he would be placed on the Investiture of the Gods Scroll to serve the Jade Emperor. This way, Juliusun's chances of being placed on the Investiture of the Gods Scroll would be lower.

"Senior Brother, what exactly is Kong Xuan's background!"

Just then, Jiang Ziya's figure descended.

Jiang Ziya was still reeling from his defeat at the hands of Deng Jiugong.

Not only was his second disciple, Dragon Beard Tiger, killed by Deng Jiugong, but even the thousands of elites painstakingly trained by Xiqi had lost more than half of their numbers.

Seeing Juliusun now, the two men were like birds of a feather, sharing the same misfortune, and their hearts were filled with anguish.

"Senior Brother also doesn't know Kong Xuan's true identity!"

Juliusun sighed.

"Kong Xuan is so powerful, could he be a disciple of the Sect of Interception?"

Jiang Ziya asked.

Hearing this, Juliusun frowned.

"As far as I know, there is no such person in the Sect of Interception. Even if he deliberately concealed his identity, he wouldn't possess such divine abilities!"

There were indeed disciples stronger than him in the Sect of Interception, but not many.

And Juliusun knew very well who among the Sect of Interception disciples was more powerful than him.

This Kong Xuan, however, seemed to have appeared out of nowhere from the Primordial Era, which was very puzzling.

Indeed!

Although Kong Xuan was a powerful being who had survived the Dragon-Phoenix Calamity, he seemed to have vanished for a Great Tribulation during the Witch-Demon Calamity.

It was only now, during the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation, that he had shown himself, so it was no wonder Juliusun didn't recognize him.

However, there were many reclusive powerful beings in the Primordial Era, and Juliusun didn't know all of them.

After a moment of thought, Juliusun slowly said.

"If Kong Xuan's cultivation is truly profound, Senior Brother may be in grave danger this time!"

"He didn't pursue me, so he must not be much stronger than me. Once my injuries are fully recovered, I will definitely reclaim the Immortal Binding Rope!"

Juliusun spoke.

Clearly, Juliusun believed that once his injuries were fully healed, he would be able to defeat Kong Xuan.

Little did he know, Kong Xuan had no intention of killing him, which was why he was allowed to escape.

In the Tang Dynasty camp!

"Marshal, Deputy Marshal Kong has achieved a great feat this time. I have already ordered preparations for a banquet to celebrate Deputy Marshal Kong's success!"

Tailuan said.

"Cough, cough!" Deng Jiugong coughed.

One must be tactful!

"From now on, call him Marshal Kong."

Even though Kong Xuan was the Deputy Marshal, adding "Deputy" before his title sounded unpleasant.

Even if someone held a deputy position, they might not appreciate being addressed that way.

Upon hearing this, Kong Xuan smiled slightly, indicating he didn't mind.

Tailuan also realized something and showed a look of sudden understanding.

"Yes, for the celebration banquet, let all the generals in the camp celebrate Marshal Kong. As for myself, I will not attend!"

Deng Jiugong said slowly.

Hearing this, Tailuan's expression froze.

He had previously thought the Marshal greatly valued Kong Xuan, but in the next moment, the Marshal wouldn't even attend Kong Xuan's celebration banquet.

"This!!!"

Tailuan was momentarily at a loss for words.

"Kong Xuan, I know you don't care about this, and besides, I've quit drinking!"

As he spoke, Deng Jiugong walked away on his own.

Clearly, not attending Kong Xuan's celebration banquet was not just talk.

"Right, the Marshal's words after drinking almost...!!!"

At this point, Tailuan didn't continue.

The implication was clear: he had almost married his daughter off to that scoundrel Tu Xingsun.

The Marshal should indeed quit drinking!

On the other hand, Kong Xuan merely smiled and said nothing more.

In reality, he himself didn't wish to attend any celebration banquet. Since he was the main guest, it would be awkward not to be present.

He knew Deng Jiugong didn't look down on him; quite the opposite, he valued him, otherwise, he wouldn't have made him Deputy Marshal.

However, Kong Xuan's ambition wasn't in officialdom. As long as he could protect the Shang Dynasty's realm and preserve the fortune of his Phoenix Clan, that would be enough.

He truly didn't care about anything else.

After Deng Jiugong left, he returned to his Marshal's Mansion.

Deng Jiugong knew that he had temporarily stabilized Kong Xuan.

After all, Kong Xuan had profound cultivation and great strength. Only by firmly controlling Kong Xuan could Deng Jiugong carry out many plans he hadn't been able to before.

At the very least, he could ensure his own safety and that of his children until a Saint appeared.

However, Kong Xuan's habit of only capturing enemy generals and not killing them would eventually lead to trouble.