Lao Tzu is Ji Gong

Shen Gongbao came to see the three Yunxiao sisters again. However, the three sisters already knew about Zhao Gongming's death and harbored resentment towards Shen Gongbao, no longer trusting him.

The three Yunxiao sisters ignored Shen Gongbao's pleas for help, which made Shen Gongbao very anxious.

For several days, Shen Gongbao stayed outside the gates of the Yunxiao sisters' residence without leaving for a moment. He hoped that his determination would move the three sisters to pity, so that he would have the opportunity to persuade them to come out of seclusion and help him.

As expected, after Shen Gongbao's repeated waiting, the three Yunxiao sisters finally allowed him to enter the mansion to discuss his business. Upon entering, Shen Gongbao knelt before the three sisters and said sorrowfully, "Three immortals, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have come to see your brother Zhao Gongming; I'm the one who killed him! I'm guilty!"

Yunxiao spoke first: "How dare you show your face to us now?" Shen Gongbao had been waiting for this. He lay on the ground, crying loudly, and shouted: "If it weren't for Jiang Ziya's interference, Brother Gongming would surely be rich and powerful!"

Upon hearing this, the three sisters were confused. Wasn't it Shen Gongbao who harmed their brother? How did Jiang Ziya suddenly appear? Qiongxiao asked, "Who is Jiang Ziya? What is his relationship with our brother?" Shen Gongbao replied, "Jiang Ziya is a capable man under Ji Fa. He is the one who killed Zhao Gongming! Before your brother died, he asked me to come and ask for your help so that I could avenge him!"

Upon hearing this, Bixiao was furious and was about to confront Jiang Ziya when Yunxiao pulled her back, saying, "Sister, please don't be hasty. Let's discuss this further after we understand the situation."

The three Yunxiao sisters immediately went to the front hall with Shen Gongbao. After learning the cause and effect of the matter, Yunxiao spoke first: "That Jiang Ziya has gone too far. We must avenge our brother."

Chapter 1149 The Three Immortals Set Up the Formation

The two sisters, Qiongxiao and Bixiao, also expressed their agreement. Shen Gongbao was overjoyed and hurriedly said, "The three immortals are truly righteous. Shen Gongbao thanks them on behalf of the people of the Shang Dynasty!"

Having made their decision, the three packed their belongings, took their weapons, and set off for Xiqi with Shen Gongbao.

After a long journey, they arrived in Xiqi. After resting for a day, the three Yunxiao sisters went to the front lines to challenge Jiang Ziya. After discussion, Jiang Ziya decided to send Guang Chengzi to fight.

Blinded by hatred, the three Yunxiao sisters were single-mindedly focused on avenging their brother Zhao Gongming. They attacked with extreme ruthlessness and viciousness. After one round, Guang Chengzi felt somewhat exhausted. He secretly comforted himself, thinking that perhaps he hadn't used his full strength.

In the ensuing battle, Guang Chengzi deliberately said in order to distract the enemy, "I didn't expect the Shang Dynasty to be so weak, actually sending three female generals to fight. They must have no one capable of taking on this important task!"

Before Yunxiao could speak, Bixiao interrupted, "You brat, how dare you spout such nonsense! Quickly bring Jiang Ziya out. Today, he will surely pay for my brother's life."

Guang Chengzi then realized that these three were Zhao Gongming's three younger sisters—Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao. Guang Chengzi had already heard that these three sisters were very powerful, so he immediately became vigilant and dared not be careless any longer.

After another round of fighting, Guang Chengzi, exhausted by the relentless attacks of the three sisters, knew he was no match for them and began to change tactics, attempting to defeat them one by one. However, he was too naive. The three Yunxiao sisters were so formidable precisely because they worked together as a team.

During the fight, Guang Chengzi gradually fell behind; his movements slowed, and his defenses weakened. Bi Xiao seized the opportunity and used her magic weapon, the Golden Shark Scissors, to injure Guang Chengzi.

After Guang Chengzi was injured by the three Yunxiao sisters, he was rescued by Jiang Ziya. Guang Chengzi reported the situation of the three Yunxiao sisters to Jiang Ziya. Jiang Ziya knew the strength of the three Yunxiao sisters well, and immediately said, "Guang Chengzi, rest assured and recover from your injury. I will deal with them for you!" After saying that, he had everyone carry Guang Chengzi away.

Then look at Shen Gongbao. He was overjoyed to see the three Yunxiao sisters defeat Guang Chengzi. He immediately sent a letter to King Zhou of Shang to claim credit and hoped that King Zhou would give him a great reward.

After the three Yunxiao sisters returned to camp, Shen Gongbao was exceptionally respectful. He ordered someone to brew tea and bring it over, saying, "The three immortals are indeed incredibly powerful. Guang Chengzi, despite his great magical abilities, was defeated by the immortals. Shen Gongbao is truly impressed."

Bixiao said, "Guangchengzi is nothing, he was just cut by my scissors. Hahaha..." Yunxiao and Qiongxiao laughed as well, agreeing.

Shen Gongbao seized the opportunity and said obsequiously, "Immortal, please hear me out. Guang Chengzi is now injured, which will surely have an impact on the Zhou army."

If the immortals were to strike them again now, Jiang Ziya would surely flee in disarray. Yunxiao, however, said, "No! Jiang Ziya killed our brother; only his death can quell our sisterly fury!"

These words were exactly what Shen Gongbao wanted to hear. He calmly said, "In that case, Shen Gongbao and this army are at the command of the three immortals." Qiongxiao laughed heartily and said, "We three sisters don't need these, and what use is this small army?"

Shen Gongbao laughed awkwardly, thinking to himself, "If I didn't want to use you three old hags to kill Jiang Ziya, I wouldn't serve you!" On the surface, however, he appeared very respectful and obediently listened to the "instruction" of the three Yunxiao sisters.

The next day, the three Yunxiao sisters set up the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation and came to provoke the Zhou army. Jiang Ziya summoned all his generals to discuss the matter.

Jiang Ziya spoke first, saying, "The three Yunxiao sisters have come to challenge us, and we must deal with them, otherwise it will definitely shake the morale of our army. I have gathered everyone here to ask for your opinions on who should go and fight."

The soldiers looked at each other, but no one spoke. Yesterday, Guang Chengzi had been severely injured, which had greatly shocked everyone.

Because Guang Chengzi was also very powerful, yet he was still beaten so badly by the three Yunxiao sisters, they immediately retreated. Jiang Ziya understood everyone's feelings. Seeing that no one dared to accept the challenge, he was about to personally go and meet the three Yunxiao sisters.

Yang Jian and Jinzha stepped forward and said, "We are willing to go and capture the three Yunxiao sisters!" Jiang Ziya was very pleased and said, "I am pleased that you two have such determination. However, the formation set up by the three Yunxiao sisters is very strange, so you must be careful. I will also be observing the formation, and if there is any accident, I can rescue you in time."

After some discussion, Jiang Ziya decided to send Yang Jian and Jinzha to break the formation, while he would watch from the sidelines.

Unexpectedly, as soon as they entered the formation, Yang Jian and Jinzha lost their senses and started fighting each other. Jiang Ziya, seeing this, quickly used the Xuji Apricot Yellow Banner to protect the two and help them escape.

As soon as they left the battlefield, the two regained their senses. Jiang Ziya asked them what had happened, and Yang Jian and Jinzha both said they didn't remember anything.

Jiang Ziya was shocked. He hadn't expected the formation to be so powerful. It not only caused people to lose their minds and kill each other, but it also erased their memories, making those who entered the formation feel as if they had only had a dream.

Zhou Jun's defeat pleased Shen Gongbao greatly, and the three Yunxiao sisters were also extremely pleased to see Jiang Ziya in a predicament.

Their goal was to kill Jiang Ziya, so the three Yunxiao sisters came to provoke him once again. Yunxiao shouted, "Jiang Ziya, if you have the ability, break the formation yourself! Why send these useless people to their deaths? Aren't you afraid the world will say you're a coward?"

Hearing Yunxiao's clamor, the soldiers were furious and immediately wanted to fight him. Jiang Ziya shouted, "Nonsense!" Seeing that Jiang Ziya was angry, the soldiers sat down. Jiang Ziya said, "The situation is urgent now. We must quickly find a way to break the formation. Your impulsiveness is nothing but the bravery of reckless men!"

The crowd agreed and stopped arguing.

Jiang Ziya said, "Given the current situation, the only option is to test it myself. I have no choice but to go there personally and see the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation."

Chapter 1150 The Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation is Immensely Powerful

However, the generals objected, saying, "Grand Duke, you are the leader of all the generals. If you go rashly and something goes wrong, how will we explain it to the King?"

Under strong opposition from everyone, Jiang Ziya finally gave up the idea of ​​going personally. In the end, the immortals decided to go together to break the formation. Jiang Ziya also thought that with many people, they might be able to break the formation in one fell swoop.

Unexpectedly, the situation was the same as before. As soon as the immortals entered the formation, they scattered and began to fight each other, as if they regarded each other as enemies. In an instant, all the immortals were trapped in the Nine Turns Yellow River Formation.

Upon seeing this, the Shang army rejoiced. Shen Gongbao informed King Zhou of Shang of this news, who then ordered the entire army to hold a banquet and rewarded Shen Gongbao with ten thousand taels of gold.

Upon hearing this, Daji came to congratulate King Zhou of Shang: "Congratulations, Your Majesty! I heard that Jiang Ziya's men were trapped in the Nine Turns Yellow River Formation. Shen Gongbao deserves all the credit!" King Zhou of Shang laughed and said: "My beloved consort's recommendation was indeed correct. This time we have finally achieved our goal. However, we still need to properly reward the three sisters, Yunxiao and Daji."

King Zhou of Shang then decreed that upon their triumphant return, the three sisters would be appointed as the Protector Generals of the Shang Dynasty!

The three Yunxiao sisters were still not satisfied; all they wanted was Jiang Ziya's life, and now they had only added more people to their deaths. While the Shang army was celebrating, the three sisters declared they would cut off Jiang Ziya's head to offer as a sacrifice to their deceased brother.

Shen Gongbao fanned the flames from the side, saying, "Jiang Ziya has really gone too far. He treated Brother Gongming so cruelly back then. Now, he can surely bear the small punishment from the three immortals." These words pleased Yunxiao greatly. She raised her wine cup and drank it all in one gulp, very satisfied with today's results.

When Jiang Ziya saw all the immortals trapped in the Nine Turns Yellow River Formation, he was at a loss for what to do. Fortunately, the Old Man of the South Pole assisted him, which prevented him from panicking.

After discussing the matter, the two agreed that no one could break the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation. Unless they invited Master Li Xiuyuan, there might be a glimmer of hope to rescue the immortals from their predicament. Having made up their minds, Jiang Ziya sent a messenger to King Wu, Ji Fa, requesting Li Xiuyuan's assistance.

When Li Xiuyuan arrived at the formation, he saw that it was enormous, like a hurricane swirling between heaven and earth, with the yellow sand churning like the surging waves of the Yellow River. Standing in front of the formation, a fierce wind arose. If Li Xiuyuan had not possessed profound skills, he would probably have been blown away by the wind. The formation was surrounded by wisps of black mist, making it impossible to see what was inside.

This is exactly what is meant by: "Destroying the soul and spirit, even a thousand years of cultivation will amount to nothing; damaging the spirit and weakening the vital energy, though one may escape countless calamities, one will still stumble and fall. Even immortals are hard to reach, for they will have their three flowers on their heads shaved off; even if Buddha were to suffer calamity, the five vital energies in one's heart would be extinguished!"

Looking at the enormous magic array, Li Xiuyuan felt a headache coming on. He shielded himself with immortal energy and stepped into the array.

Although this formation was powerful, it could not penetrate Li Xiuyuan's body. The Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation had many twists and turns, with strong winds and black mist everywhere.

Li Xiuyuan had no choice but to release a small flying insect to guide him. "What kind of damn formation is this? I'm going to tear it apart!"

Finally, Li Xiuyuan found the group of trapped immortals. They were all dressed in rags, panting heavily, and sitting cross-legged in a circle.

"Oh, I've finally found you guys, I'm exhausted."

All the immortals were cultivating and unable to rise to greet Li Xiuyuan, so they could only use their true essence to transmit their voices.

"Who is this immortal being who has come to save us from this great formation?"

"I am Li Xiuyuan, invited by that old man Jiang Ziya to help you in battle,"

"Ah, it's the Great God Mo!" The immortals were overjoyed to hear that the visitor was Li Xiuyuan.

"Haha, no need to be so excited. As long as I'm here, you can rest assured." Li Xiuyuan looked at the admiring expressions of these immortals, some of whom didn't even bother to take a seat but wanted to see his face. He quickly said a few words of humility.

"Great God Mo, we know you have boundless magical power, but this formation is also unpredictable and contains hidden mysteries. You must be careful!" The gods were still worried and kept nagging.

"Alright, alright, stop talking. Just sit down and relax. How am I supposed to take you all with you sickly bodies?" Li Xiuyuan impatiently told them to shut up.

This Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation is indeed not easy to break. Although it cannot trap Li Xiuyuan, it will be no easy task for him to take such a large group of people away.

Li Xiuyuan first made a hand seal to cover everyone on the ground, protecting them from the influence of the airflow within the formation. Then, he began to channel his energy, intending to forcefully break through the formation.

Li Xiuyuan's body shone with golden light, and the God-Slaying Sword soared in mid-air. The sword trembled as it struggled with the energy of the great formation. A black aura attacked, and the God-Slaying Sword immediately came out of its sheath, fighting it relentlessly with a clang.

The God-Slaying Sword fought against the great formation with Li Xiuyuan's will. Li Xiuyuan closed his eyes and concentrated, carefully sensing the lifeblood of the great formation. Wave after wave of energy waves impacted the great formation, and the Three Immortals standing outside the formation also felt the tremors of the great formation.

Seeing Li Xiuyuan's astonishing divine power, the Three Immortals immediately began to fight him outside. Yunxiao even threw the Hunyuan Golden Cauldron at Li Xiuyuan.

The Hunyuan Golden Cauldron flew into the great formation and grew larger and larger in the air, as if it would swallow Li Xiuyuan whole. Li Xiuyuan was fighting against the great formation when he suddenly felt the Hunyuan Golden Cauldron coming with the wind. He quickly freed one hand to catch its enormous force and pushed it with his backhand. The Hunyuan Golden Cauldron was flung out like a spinning top that had lost its momentum and crashed straight into the sky.

"What a powerful move!" The Three Immortals were all astonished to see Li Xiuyuan casually unleash the Hunyuan Golden Bucket. They quickly took out the Golden Dragon Scissors, cast a spell, and flew towards the God-Slaying Sword. The God-Slaying Sword was busy fighting left and right, and Li Xiuyuan was immediately annoyed by this shameless two-on-one fight!

"If I don't show you what I'm made of, you'll think I'm easy to bully!" With that, a fiery dragon shot from his palm straight at the Golden Dragon Scissors, burning the divine weapon into scrap metal.

The three sisters watched from above with eyes wide with rage, and together they fought against him.

Chapter 1151 Breaking the Formation

Li Xiuyuan charged left and right within the formation, causing the formation to tremble incessantly. In an instant, the waves surged and the wind and clouds changed color. The immortals within the formation were also shaken and staggered, but fortunately, they were protected by Li Xiuyuan's shield and did not suffer any further damage.

Li Xiuyuan's expression was resolute, and a rare serious look appeared on his face. His hair was blown wildly, and his handsome face was slightly distorted. He remained silent, holding his breath and concentrating, as if searching for something.

"Haha, I've finally found it!" The usual wicked smile reappeared on his serious face. "This is it."

Li Xiuyuan suddenly stopped his rampage, recalled the God-Slaying Sword, and used a wall of light to block all the attacks rushing towards him.

He held his breath, silently exhaled, his eyes fixed intently on one spot of the great formation, his hands forming a hand seal, and he chanted incantations.

"Break!" Li Xiuyuan uttered a single word, and the God-Slaying Sword, radiating golden light, charged towards a formation wall with immense sword energy.

"Oh no!" The three sisters immediately sensed something was wrong and tried desperately to stop him, but no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't break through Li Xiuyuan's wall of light.

With a deafening roar, the great formation was found to have a fatal weakness and collapsed rapidly. In an instant, the wind and clouds surged, and the gale and black mist quickly dissipated, replaced by the whistling wind that sounded like mournful cries. In just a moment, they vanished without a trace.

The formation broke, and the world returned to its original color. The protective shield disappeared, and all the immortals stood up.

"Thank you so much, Great God Mo, for your help. If it weren't for you, we would all have lost our lives here," the immortals thanked Li Xiuyuan one by one.

"No need, no need. You should use this time to go home and recover from your injuries."

Li Xiuyuan grew impatient again, finding the group of immortals long-winded and tedious.

"Where is Jiang Ziya? Summon him. I want to see him."

Everyone hurriedly went to invite Jiang Ziya, but Jiang Ziya said, "Jiang Ziya, I'm leaving now. Life in the army is too boring and I can't stand it anymore."

"You just arrived and are leaving without even having a drink with me?"