The Arrival of the Antarctic Immortal, Jiang Shang's Shock and Doubt!

Haojing City.

After the Great Zhou Dynasty was established.

Ji Chang had built a grand Chancellor's Residence for Jiang Shang in Haojing City.

Within the Chancellor's Residence, Jiang Shang was contemplating the Great Zhou Dynasty's future.

Just then, a servant of the Chancellor's Residence came before Jiang Shang, bowed respectfully, and said, "Chancellor Jiang, there is an old Daoist priest outside the residence with white hair and beard. He says he has come to see you!"

Jiang Shang asked doubtfully, "Oh? Did that old Daoist give his name?"

The servant replied, "Chancellor Jiang, that old Daoist calls himself Antarctic Immortal!"

Hearing this, Jiang Shang immediately rose to his feet. "Senior Brother Antarctic Immortal has arrived!"

"Come, accompany me to welcome Senior Brother Antarctic Immortal!"

The servant respectfully replied, "Yes, Chancellor Jiang!"

With that, Jiang Shang hurried straight toward the gates of the Chancellor's Residence.

Outside the gates of the Chancellor's Residence, an elderly man with white hair and beard stood looking around.

Just then, the white-haired elder saw Jiang Shang hurrying out of the Chancellor's Residence with its servants.

Antarctic Immortal called out, "Junior Brother Ziya!"

Jiang Shang strode swiftly before Antarctic Immortal, cupped his hands in salute, and said, "Senior Brother Antarctic Immortal, what brings you here?"

Antarctic Immortal said, "Junior Brother Ziya, Master sent me to Western Qi to lend you a hand!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Shang hurriedly bowed toward Jade Void Palace on Kunlun Mountain. "Many thanks, Master!"

Then Jiang Shang gestured with one hand. "Senior Brother Antarctic Immortal, please!"

With a smile, Antarctic Immortal said, "Junior Brother Ziya, you are too courteous."

With that, Antarctic Immortal and Jiang Shang entered the Chancellor's Residence side by side.

The reception hall of the Chancellor's Residence.

After Jiang Shang and Antarctic Immortal took their seats, the servants of the Chancellor's Residence brewed a cup of tea for each of them.

Jiang Shang then dismissed the servants.

At this moment, only Jiang Shang and Antarctic Immortal remained in the hall.

Jiang Shang said, "Senior Brother Antarctic Immortal, did Master give any instructions for your visit?"

Antarctic Immortal nodded. "Indeed, Junior Brother Ziya!"

Jiang Shang asked, "Senior Brother Antarctic Immortal, what instructions does Master have?"

Antarctic Immortal said, "Ziya, Master says we must speed up the campaign against Shang."

Jiang Shang said, "Senior Brother Antarctic Immortal, I too wish to hasten the campaign against Shang."

"However, given the Great Zhou Dynasty's current strength, openly attacking Shang at this time would be detrimental to Great Zhou!"

Antarctic Immortal nodded. "Junior Brother Ziya, I understand that."

"For this visit, Master had me bring many pills to enhance one's strength, along with all kinds of divine weapons and sharp treasures."

"These pills can raise the cultivation realms of the Great Zhou Dynasty's generals."

"The divine weapons and sharp treasures can be bestowed upon the Great Zhou Dynasty's generals who render merit in the campaign against Shang!"

After saying this, Antarctic Immortal casually waved his hand, and a storage ring appeared out of thin air in his palm.

Antarctic Immortal handed the storage ring to Jiang Shang.

Jiang Shang accepted the storage ring Antarctic Immortal handed him, and his Primordial Spirit immediately entered it to inspect its contents!

When Jiang Shang's Primordial Spirit saw the resources within the storage ring, as well as the various divine weapons and sharp treasures, Jiang Shang sprang up in shock and stared at Antarctic Immortal.

Jiang Shang said, "Senior Brother Antarctic Immortal, isn't there simply far too much in the way of resources and divine weapons here?"

"These pills can raise the Great Zhou Dynasty's generals all the way to the Golden Immortal realm!"

"And the various divine weapons and sharp treasures in this storage ring are enough to equip an army of a hundred thousand men!"

Antarctic Immortal nodded. "That is correct, Junior Brother Ziya!"

"However, Junior Brother Ziya, there can be no mishaps whatsoever in the grand plan to conquer Shang."

Jiang Shang said in shock, "Senior Brother Antarctic Immortal, you mean...?"

Antarctic Immortal said, "Junior Brother Ziya, the campaign against Shang is not so simple."

Jiang Shang asked doubtfully, "Why?"

Antarctic Immortal said, "Because the Great Shang Dynasty is entangled with far too many forces—disciples of the Interception Sect, as well as powerful Rogue Cultivators from the Primordial World."

"Relying solely on Great Zhou's strength, it would be fundamentally impossible to complete the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation."

After hearing this, Jiang Shang nodded.

Antarctic Immortal continued, "Great Shang Dynasty's Grand Preceptor Wen Zhong is the personal disciple of Golden Spirit Holy Mother of the Interception Sect!"

"Moreover, Great Shang's Three Mountains Pass commander Kong Xuan comes from the Phoenix Clan and is the son of the Primordial Phoenix!"

"The Plum Mountain Seven Monsters, led by Yuan Hong, include Jin Dasheng, Dai Li, Zhu Zizhen, Wu Long, Chang Hao, and Yang Xian. Not a single one of them is ordinary!"

"Among the commanders of Great Shang's ten great passes, every one of them possesses all manner of divine abilities!"

"Therefore, Junior Brother Ziya, when it comes to the campaign against Shang, you must not let your guard down."

Jiang Shang's expression turned solemn. He nodded and said, "Senior Brother Antarctic Immortal, I understand!"

At that moment, ripples spread through the space before Antarctic Immortal and Jiang Shang.

Antarctic Immortal frowned and stared intently ahead.

Seeing Antarctic Immortal's expression, Jiang Shang immediately rose to his feet, his face filled with vigilance.

A figure appeared out of thin air in the hall.

When Antarctic Immortal and Jiang Shang saw who it was, excitement appeared on their faces.

Antarctic Immortal and Jiang Shang immediately bowed respectfully to the newcomer. "Greetings, Vice Sect Leader!"

With a casual wave of his hand, Randeng helped Jiang Shang and Antarctic Immortal to their feet.

Daoist Randeng said, "Jiang Shang, Antarctic Immortal, no need for such ceremony."

After Jiang Shang and Antarctic Immortal rose, Antarctic Immortal asked, "Vice Sect Leader, why have you come?"

Daoist Randeng said, "Antarctic Immortal, the Sect Leader sent me here to oversee matters."

Antarctic Immortal said, "Vice Sect Leader, do you mean that Master believes Quasi-Sage Realm experts from the Interception Sect may intervene?"

Daoist Randeng said, "There is no doubt about that!"

"However, matters have not yet reached the point where Quasi-Sage Realm experts need to act."

"The Sect Leader sent me here to oversee things in secret. Should a Quasi-Sage Realm expert make a move, I will resolve it for you as well."

Jiang Shang and Antarctic Immortal were thrilled upon hearing this.

Jiang Shang respectfully bowed toward Jade Void Palace on Kunlun Mountain. "This disciple, Jiang Shang, thanks Master!"

Then Daoist Randeng said, "Ziya, tell us about your plan."

Jiang Shang said, "Yes, Vice Sect Leader!"

Afterward, Jiang Shang carefully explained his plan in full to Daoist Randeng and Antarctic Immortal.

After hearing it, neither Daoist Randeng nor Antarctic Immortal spoke.

Both Daoist Randeng and Antarctic Immortal were considering Jiang Shang's plan.

A moment later, Daoist Randeng said:

"Ziya, immediately gather all the generals of the Great Zhou Dynasty."

Jiang Shang asked doubtfully, "Vice Sect Leader, why gather all of Great Zhou's generals???"

"Could it be that you intend for the Great Zhou Dynasty to assemble all its armies and attack Great Shang's Sishui Pass?"

Daoist Randeng shook his head. "No!"

"I want you to gather all the generals of the Great Zhou Dynasty and raise their strength!"

"Then bestow all the divine weapons and sharp treasures upon those generals!"

"Only when the Great Zhou Dynasty is powerful can it attack Great Shang's Sishui Pass!"

Jiang Shang said, "Yes, Vice Sect Leader!"

With that, Jiang Shang hurriedly left the Chancellor's Residence!