Chapter 14: Bao Gong Arrives, Zhang Emperor Xin Traps Feng Zhu

  The night is dark, a new moon hangs in the sky, on the withered branches of trees at the edge of the field, a magpie's nest perches, and the birds inside have been asleep for a long time.

  After sending off Li Jing and his party, Zhang Emperor Xin lay on his bed, but he couldn't fall asleep for a long time. The appearance of the sealed barbarian today gave him too much shock. A prehistoric giant beast was already difficult to stop, let alone if he really encountered Taiyi or Cihang, those profound and mysterious immortals. His great merchant army was nothing more than a clay chicken or a paper tiger. Even with the ambition to defy heaven, one might not have the actual power to defy heaven... This might be the true meaning of having a mind full of ideas but lacking the strength to carry them out...

  "Report, Your Highness, outside Shanhai Pass, everything has been prepared according to your orders!" Zhang Emperor Xin's tightly furrowed brow slightly relaxed as he heard the report from his subordinate. He ordered the soldiers to go and rest for a day.

  Although he had ordered Li Jing and others to hurry back to Chentangguan to fetch the Shocking Heaven Bow and Piercing Cloud Arrows, Zhang Emperor Xin was still uneasy in his heart, ordering everyone to make preparations for defense, lest the Northern Sea Army launch a surprise attack on their camp.

  The Beihai army is powerful, and Zhang Emperor Xin has just taken the position of Crown Prince. Although there are many soldiers under his command, most of them are not trusted followers. If he doesn't build his own team for future battles, it will be disadvantageous to him. The people he trusts have already been prepared, waiting for the day when he ascends to the throne. Military affairs need to be grasped firmly, as the people are the foundation of a country and the military is its backbone!

  Zhang Disen pondered for a long time, his brow furrowed in concern. He calmed himself and focused on the azure energy that the Taoist had given him. It seemed to have a predetermined schedule, automatically circulating at specific intervals. Over two months, Zhang Disen's energy had transformed from its original weekly cycle to forty-nine cycles of seven days each. In his lower abdomen, the egg-sized ball of azure energy had gradually taken on a human form, resembling an infant.

  At first, Zhang Di Xin was also very frightened. A big man, a child born from his belly, how could that be? But after careful observation, he realized that this infant only had its shape and appearance, but not its life, and then he put down his heart.

  At this time, the infant was as big as a child, Zhang Emperor Xin only felt that in his lower abdomen, the energy was getting stronger and stronger, he himself was clearer and more concentrated, knowing the benefits, and cultivating even more diligently. He sat cross-legged on the bed, starting to inhale and exhale...

  Zhang Di Xin was unaware that at this time, he had unknowingly reached the Yuanying period of cultivation... For three consecutive days, both the Shang army and the Beihai army were uneventful. Chong Hei Hu belonged to Caozhou and was resting in his hometown. The Xiqi army suffered heavy casualties, and Ji Fa originally planned to lead the remnants back to the crown prince's camp, but was informed that the crown prince had entered a meditative state and had not yet awakened.

  Entering the tent, for cultivators, this is already a proper matter. Mo Lishou and Mo Li Hong were shocked that the Crown Prince was also a cultivator. They didn't dare to be careless and guarded the large tent, not allowing anyone to disturb them. Unfortunately, Ji Fa could only return and wait.

  "Report! Two generals, General Li Jing has arrived!" The moment the report fell, Li Jing had already rushed over in a hurry. Even Mo Liqing and Mo Lihai behind him looked exhausted, with wind and snow filling their eyes. From Shanhai Pass to Chentang Pass was tens of thousands of miles away, yet the three men were able to return at such speed, which was extremely fast.

  "General Li! The Crown Prince has urgent business and is not seeing anyone for the time being, please return!" Mo Lishou stood at the gate and said.

  "This... will be an imperial decree, now... I dare to ask General Mo, when can His Highness the Crown Prince summon me?" Li Jing had come with a joyful face, but upon hearing Mo Lishou's response, he couldn't help but feel disappointed, and so he asked.

  "General Li, Your Highness the Crown Prince..." Mo Leshou had not finished speaking when he heard Zhang Emperor Xin's voice coming from inside the crown prince's tent: "Let General Li come in."

  Li Jing heard this and was overjoyed in his heart, hastily rushing to the main tent, thinking to himself that his efforts of traveling day and night had not been wasted.

  The bow's shape is extremely beautiful, with two yellow dragons carved on the curved bow, their scales and teeth clearly visible, lifelike. The place where the two dragons meet is a pigeon egg-sized bright red gold pearl. On the back of the bow, a thread of light appears and disappears, connecting the two dragon tails, which is the string of the Thunder Bow.

  Li Jing then presented three dark silver carved dragon long arrows, with the words "Xuanyuan" written on them. Emperor Zhang Xin held them in his hand and felt a cool sensation all over his body, with a hint of surprise and admiration in his eyes: "The legacy of Xuanyuan Huangdi is indeed extraordinary!"

  But Mo Leshou saw the bow and his heart was cut, his eyes lit up, he immediately picked up the Shocking Heaven Bow, and exerted all his strength to pull it, but unexpectedly the bow didn't budge!

  Mo Lieshou was shocked, he had been born with great strength, his arms could pull a dragon, but unexpectedly he couldn't even open this small Heaven-Shaking Bow. His heart racing, the force in his hands increased, and he repeatedly pulled it several times, finally putting it down dejectedly, sighing: "This thing is not ordinary, I am unable to use it."

  "It's that powerful? Then I'll try it out too." Zhang Emperor Xin knew that Mo Leshou was very strong, but he didn't believe it in his heart. How could you know the outcome without trying? He placed both hands on the Seismic Heaven Bow, and the veins on his arms bulged. A clear energy flowed down from above, falling directly onto the bow.

  The Seismic Bow violently shook, a powerful force, however, flowed in reverse, Zhang Emperor Xin reacted too slowly and was directly shaken by the Seismic Bow into stumbling!

  The Heaven-Shaking Bow fell to the ground, a violent tremor shook the earth, and a metallic hum filled the air. Zhang Emperor Xin felt unwilling in his heart, and once again picked up the Piercing Cloud Arrow, with the same feeling as before.

  Everyone who saw this was stunned, and their hearts were filled with endless sighs. Zhang Emperor Xin looked at the Heaven-Shaking Bow and sighed even more deeply in his heart. Was it really necessary to wait until Nezha was born before he could use this bow and arrow? If they had to wait that long, the Northern Sea Army would probably have already taken over the city of Mochi!

  "Report! The Northern Sea... the Northern Sea Army has arrived!" Just then, a shout came from outside the large tent. Zhang Emperor's eyebrows furrowed, and he didn't even bother with the Heaven-Shaking Bow or the Cloud-Piercing Arrow. He strode out of the tent in large steps: "Come! Prepare the horses, prepare for battle!"

  Outside Shanhai Pass, the Northern Sea Army had already formed a battle array. Yuan Fu Tong stood at the forefront, with an eight-sided altar behind him that was one zhang high. He wore a black Eight Trigrams Daoist robe and stood on top of the altar. In front of the altar, nine hundred slaves knelt in reverence.

  The Northern Navy had also suffered heavy losses in the previous battle, and this time they were better prepared. Yuan Futong was full of energy and stood on top of his war chariot, grasping his battle knife, with his long robe fluttering behind him.

  Chong Hou Hu heard that the Northern Sea Army had arrived and had already dispatched troops to confront them. Zhang Di Xin hastily rushed to the front lines: "Yuan Fu Tong! You enjoy my great merchant's salary, yet you want to disobey Heaven's decree, rebel against your superior, and be disrespectful. What is the reason for this?"

  After the war, Yuan Futong had already known that the person who spoke was the Crown Prince of Yinshang. He drew out a long knife with one hand: "You are just a boy! How dare you defy heaven's will!"

  "Hahaha…… What a heavenly opportunity! Yuan Futong, dare you fight me one on one!" The Northern Sea Army arrived in haste, and the Shang army didn't even have time to form their battle formation. Zhang Emperor Xin hoped to drag out some more time and invite Yuan Futong for a solo duel.

  Yuan Futong had long known that Zhang Disin single-handedly wiped out the evil Bi, so how dare he come to stand in his way? But with a turn of his head, he looked at Cang Jue: "Military strategist! Begin!"

  Cang Jie heard the words, with a long sleeve flicking, a bundle of cyan flags rose against the wind. Cang Jie murmured to himself, and saw black smoke rising, the stench growing thicker!

  This guy is shameless, starting with the big move! Zhang Di Xin cursed in his heart. The Yin Shang army had suffered losses from Feng Hu before and naturally knew that the monster was coming out again, and they were so frightened that they retreated in a hurry!

  "Dong!" A loud pipa sound rang out, and Mo Li Hai had already risen to mid-air, starting to play. The Yin Merchant army heard it, and their hearts shook, not a little calmed.

  "Roar!" A loud roar, Feng Hou burst out of the smoke, and as he emerged, it was a scene of bloody rain and wind. In an instant, 900 slaves disappeared without a trace!

  In the midst of the warehouse, a mouthful of curses, a red-eyed seal, gazing at the Yin and Shang army, a burst of white air from his mouth, rushing straight towards the Shang army!

  Suddenly, a dark umbrella covered the sky and swept across the land. Feng Hou, however, showed no fear, and with a fierce leap, his sharp fangs pierced through the umbrella, shocking Mo Li Hong to the point where he couldn't believe his eyes!

  This time, Feng Huang's power is even more formidable than last time! Mo Leshou and Mo Leshou didn't dare to slack off, they quickly cast their spells. The sky suddenly darkened, and in an instant, wind, fire, thunder and lightning struck down at the same time!

  Feng Huang's eyes turned red with rage, his feet moved swiftly as he charged towards the four men. The four men stood their ground, not dodging or retreating. Suddenly, a loud muffled sound was heard, and Feng Huang's feet stomped on empty air, causing him to tumble down!

  The pit was huge, and the boar fell into it, filling it up completely!

  In the trap, many sharp steel spears were buried. The body of the wild boar was heavy, and its abdomen was the softest part. As soon as it fell, several spears pierced through, causing blood to gush out like a spring!

  Zhang Emperor had long expected that the Earth-Shaking Bow and Cloud-Piercing Arrow could not be used, so he spent three days having his soldiers secretly dig pits in front of Shanhai Pass at night. He originally planned to lure him again, but unexpectedly, Feng Ji fell into the trap so easily!

  The elephant was in pain and kept moving back and forth inside the trap. Zhang Emperor Xin saw this and shouted loudly: "Release the arrow!"

  Shang Jun heard this, and the arrow feathers shot up to the sky, in an instant, it was like a rain of arrows, Feng Zhu was trapped, originally unable to move, plus his huge body size, he was simply a living target, in an instant, he was like a porcupine!

  Cang Jie stood on the altar at this time, and had already broken out in a cold sweat. Yuan Futong saw this, and was like an ant on a hot skillet, his greatest reliance being Feng Huang. If this creature died, Bei Hai would be destroyed sooner or later!

  "What are you still dazing about! Charge for me!" Yuan Futong was greatly anxious, and ordered the whole army to charge forward. Even if it meant sacrificing the entire army, they had to rescue Feng Huo!

  The Great Merchant Army saw the Northern Sea Military rushing over, but they were retreating in disorder. In the sky, a dark shadow suddenly appeared, covering the entire sky. Everyone looked up and saw that it was a huge mountain moving horizontally through the air!

  Four people under the mountain, it was the four generals of the demon family. Zhang Di Xin had planned a long time ago that as long as Feng Xiu fell into the trap, he would join forces with the four of them and move him to Changshou Mountain near Shanhai Pass. If shooting couldn't kill you, then they would use rocks to smash him to death!

  "Release!" Zhang Emperor Xin saw that the time had come, and with a loud shout, Changshou Mountain rushed down like a meteor towards Fengchu, making a dull thud. Changshou Mountain fell straight down, instantly filling up the pit, and only a few meters of its peak were exposed above the ground!