Di Xin's order spread throughout the fiefs of the Four Great Vassals.
They had long harbored thoughts of rebellion.
But they couldn't openly defy Di Xin's command, so they had no choice but to go to Chaoge.
Before setting out, Marquis Ji Chang of the West cast a divination for himself. He knew the journey would be fraught with danger, but his life wasn't at risk, so he was able to set his mind at ease.
After handing all of Xi Qi's affairs of state to his eldest son, Bo Yikao, Marquis Ji Chang warned him not to act rashly and to wait quietly for his return.
Then Marquis Ji Chang set off. On the road to Chaoge, he encountered his hundredth son.
A bolt of lightning happened to tear through the dark void, so Marquis Ji Chang named the boy Lei Zhenzi. He was about to send him to Xi Qi when a Daoist appeared before him.
The visitor was Yun Zhongzi of the Chan Sect. His cave abode was Jade Pillar Cave on Zhongnan Mountain, and he was an inner disciple of Primordial Heavenly Venerate.
Though his cultivation fell short of that of the Twelve Golden Immortals, his mastery of the Jade Pure Dao Method had reached perfection. Even Huanglong Zhenren and Puxian Zhenren couldn't compare.
As one of the orthodox heirs of the Chan Sect, Yun Zhongzi had slain demons and vanquished evil, earning immeasurable merit.
"Your son will be raised by this poor Daoist!"
He took Lei Zhenzi as his disciple, promising Ji Chang that he would care for the boy and teach him boundless Daoist arts. In the future, Lei Zhenzi would help Xi Qi overthrow Great Shang.
Soon, the Four Great Vassals arrived in Chaoge.
Without another word, Di Xin made his move. He