Chapter 111: Western Qi Suffers Heavy Casualties

  After Shen Gongbao left Mount Kunlun, he went to the North Sea to find Wen Zhong and told him about Jiang Ziya's affairs. Wen Zhong was also a great talent, according to what Shen Gongbao said, knowing that Xi Qi was about to rebel, calculated that Chong Houhu's north would have danger, Shen Gongbao volunteered to go and help Chong Houhu, Wen Zhong agreed, Shen Gongbao relied on his magical powers to discover the correspondence between Ji Chang and Chong Heihu, thus arriving at Chong Heihu's camp to persuade him.

  "Is it not true, Lord Hou, that you have mobilized your troops and are heading towards Feng City in order to assist your brother, Chonghou Hu?"

  Hei Hu was shocked, unexpectedly Sheng Gong Bao had seen through his intention. He was indeed moved by Ji Chang's letter and wanted to eliminate a scourge for the greater good, or protect his family's reputation and lives. Seeing Hei Hu's expression, Sheng Gong Bao understood at once.

  "Haha, since what I said is correct, then I'll ask you, how did you become the lord of a town and guard Caozhou?"

  "This is naturally the great kindness and generosity of the Shang Dynasty's Son of Heaven."

  "Now that you know it's the Shang Dynasty emperor's great kindness, don't you know that although Western Qi hasn't openly rebelled, in reality it's no different from rebellion? The rites, music, and military campaigns all come from the Son of Heaven; what is Ji Chang but a treacherous minister and son? You're actually helping this kind of person deal with your own brother - it's truly laughable."

  Chong Heihu was moved by Shengong Bao's words, and his original determination wavered. However, he still refused to admit it: "King Zhou of Shang is tyrannical, indulging in wine and lust, harming loyal officials, causing chaos throughout the land. My brother Xiangzi's evil deeds are numerous, building the Deer Platform, who knows how many people died? His crimes are deep, and his family will be punished sooner or later. I must uphold justice and eliminate my relative."

  "It sounds reasonable, but the Emperor has made mistakes. As a loyal minister, one should remonstrate to the death, not rebel and raise flags against him. Although your brother was wrong, everyone in the world can oppose him, but you cannot. How did you get your position as a vassal lord? Was it not with your brother's help? Are you going to repay kindness with enmity towards your own brother?"

  Chong Heihu's face broke out in a cold sweat as he listened to these words, and he was extremely shaken, as if he had indeed made a mistake. Shen Gongbao saw the change in Chong Heihu and secretly felt pleased with himself, continuing to press him tightly.

  "Master Hou, I asked you just now and you still have excuses. Then let me ask you again, who did you learn from, what school of thought do you follow?"

  "I am a disciple of the Intercepting Sect, a true and registered disciple of the Immortal King of Pine Leaf. My master has passed on to me all his skills, kindness that is like rebirth."

  "Since you remember where your master came from, how can you not know that Jiang Ziya is a disciple of the Xuanmen sect? Behind Xi Qi stands the Xuanmen sect, and behind Yin Shang stands the Jie teaching. Do you want to betray your school?"

  Chong Heihu's body trembled upon hearing these words, he indeed had not considered the matter of his sect. After all, he was far from the core of Jian Jiao, and his time learning the Tao was too short. After becoming an official, he also lost contact with his sect. As for the great calamity, he knew very little about it. Now that Shen Gongbao had spoken out, he felt that he had indeed done something wrong.

  "Master Dao, Hei Hu is confused for a moment, he did something wrong, please forgive him. Let's get to the point, what should Xiao Hou do next?"

  At this time, Mount Xumi, Zhunti and Jieyin were sitting opposite each other, with several senior disciples also present. "Elder brother, this time you've altered the course of the River of Fate, continuing Chonghou Hu's destiny number. I really don't know what effect it will have!"

  "With a faint smile, 'Junior brother, in my opinion, although the Western Qi merchant is a fixed number, it must be subject to countless hardships before it can achieve this career. It's just that there are a few more difficulties.'"

  "Brother Shifu's calculations are indeed profound, I'm afraid even the Purple Micro Star is within your calculations!" Zhun Ti smiled and mentioned Bo Yu Kao.

  "Master, Master Shu mentioned that Bo Yu Kao is indeed a natural-born talent. In just a short period of time, he has already caught a glimpse of the heavenly realm. His future prospects are truly boundless." The speaker was Yao Shi, who had been paying close attention to Bo Yu Kao.

  "Boyi Kao's body has a purple aura, if he can overcome the current tribulation, his cultivation path will surely be smooth and unobstructed. Medicine Master, you should go to Xiqi now and secretly protect Boyi Kao, so that the people of the Tianyi Sect won't do as they please."

  "Yes sir!" The pharmacist hastily departed upon receiving the instructions from the guide.

  "Maitreya, you also set out for Hebei Province, act according to the situation and prepare to support Xiqi at a critical moment." Zhunti also sent Maitreya away.

  Not to mention the saint's arrangements behind his back, let's just say that after Chong Hei Hu saw Chong Hou Hu, he laid out everything about himself and Ji Chang, and also told him what Shen Gong Bao had advised him. Then Chong Hei Hu apologized to his brother, and Chong Hou Hu listened with a mix of fear and relief, thinking "good grief, my head almost got chopped off!"

  However, Chong Hou Hu was still deeply calculating and magnanimously forgave Chong Hei Hu. The brothers made up as before. Chong Hou Hu's eyes were filled with old tears: "Second brother, you don't know how treacherous the imperial court is. Outsiders all say that I, Chong Hou Hu, am shameless, but if I had also been like Shang Rong and Jiang Huan Chu, I would have died long ago. I was also forced into this situation. Who would be willing to be scolded behind their back?"

  Chonghou Hu agreed to let Chongheitu take the lead, deceiving Ji Chang into believing it. Chongheitu felt that his brother was still sincere with him and he also had some guilt towards his brother, so he agreed.

  Ji Chang looked at the letter written by Chong Heihu, and was overjoyed. According to plan, he ordered Jiang Ziya to divide his troops and dispatch generals. That night, they launched a surprise attack from both inside and outside, defeated Feng Cheng, and captured Chong Houhu alive.

  General Nan Gong led 30,000 elite soldiers to arrive outside the city under the cover of night. Jiang Ziya supervised the rear troops, and the Western Qi army surrounded the four gates of Fengcheng. At the third watch, three bonfires appeared on the city wall, followed by the sound of drums beating at the gate. As soon as Nan Gong saw this, he knew that the plan had succeeded, and he hastily urged his soldiers to charge into the city.

  Jiang Ziya suddenly felt a pang in his heart, and then a strong gust of wind blew down the big flag. Jiang Ziya hastily divined an oracle, and after seeing the omen, he cried out in pain, almost falling off his horse. He immediately ordered Nangong Jue to stop advancing.

  But it was too late, Nangong Yu rushed into the city and felt an eerie silence all around, as if something was amiss. Just as he was about to turn back, a feathered arrow shot towards him, hitting his throat, and Nangong Yu died instantly. His soul then headed towards the Sealing God Platform.

  Countless arrows flew out, shooting the tens of thousands of soldiers who were advancing into the city into hedgehogs. Chong Hei Hu led his army in a charge out of the city, and the Western Qi army, which had originally planned to launch a surprise attack on Feng Cheng, was instead ambushed by Chong Hou Hu. The army immediately fell into chaos and was defeated by Chong Hei Hu.

  Ji Chang was originally in the camp waiting for news of victory, but did not expect that the Fencheng army suddenly arrived, and the huge reversal made Ji Chang almost vomit blood. This is when Jiang Ziya rushed into the account, protecting Ji Chang and escaping together.

  In this battle, the Western Qi's eighty-seven thousand-strong army lost nearly thirty thousand, which can be said to have suffered heavy losses. Moreover, Nan Gong Yu died, and the army had no one in command, making it almost impossible to fight. What's worse is that Ji Chang was too old, suddenly encountered a variable, shocked and frightened, and fell ill at once, bedridden and unable to get up, and his life was actually hanging by a thread.