Conferred Gods: Master Tongtian is my master

Yuanshi Tianzun took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He said respectfully:

"Master, please calm down. I have no objection. But... I am worried. Zixiao Palace is Master's place of meditation. If we go there rashly, we might disturb Master's peace."

There was a hint of caution in his words, and it was obvious that he was also trying to change Patriarch Hongjun's mind.

However, Patriarch Hongjun still did not show any change in expression, and his voice was as cold as ice:

“No need to say more, the four of you will follow me back to Zixiao Palace. Until the calamity is over, no one can step out of Zixiao Palace!”

This sentence was imprinted in the hearts of the four people like an iron rule. They knew that they could no longer escape this punishment.

Upon hearing this, Yuanshi Tianzun's body trembled slightly. He knew that there was no room for maneuver behind his master's words.

He sighed helplessly and turned his gaze to the other three people around him, only to see that they also had expressions of helplessness and frustration on their faces.

Obviously, they were also full of resistance and uneasiness about the trip to Zixiao Palace.

At this time, Master Tongtian spoke softly, trying to gain a glimmer of hope for everyone:

"Master, we are willing to take due responsibility, but can we discuss the trip to Zixiao Palace? Perhaps there are other ways..."

However, Patriarch Hongjun interrupted Master Tongtian's words, and his voice became even colder, as if he could not question it:

"No need to discuss further, this is my decision. The four of you, quickly prepare and set off immediately."

The four of them looked at each other, their eyes filled with helplessness and resentment.

They knew that the trip to Zixiao Palace was a foregone conclusion, and no matter how unwilling and worried they were, they could only accept this reality silently.

So, they all bowed and responded in unison: "Disciple obeys your command."

At this moment, Hongjun looked towards Honghuang, and his eyes fell on Taishang Laozi. Then, he said slowly in a voice that only Taishang could hear:

"Shangri-La, you will also go to Zixiao Palace with me."

Upon hearing this, Taishang Laozi turned around and gave Xuandu a brief explanation. Then he flashed and appeared in front of Hongjun in an instant, to everyone's surprise.

"Disciple will obey Master's orders!" Tai Shang said respectfully.

Seeing the respectful attitude of the Supreme Master, Patriarch Hongjun nodded with satisfaction. He turned to look at the Five Saints, and said in a loud and majestic voice:

"Let's go, follow me back to Zixiao Palace."

Upon hearing this, Tai Shang and others responded and followed Patriarch Hongjun to Zixiao Palace.

When all the great men of prehistoric times saw Daozu Hongjun coming, they withdrew their gazes and remained in awe.

……

The dust gradually settled, and everyone's minds slowly withdrew from the shocking scene and returned to reality.

Luo Shu saw that the Golden Spirit Mother and the Three Sky were pale, and their expressions could not hide their fatigue and exhaustion.

He thought that although he had not directly fought with Yuanshi Tianzun in the confrontation just now, the mental and magical oppression he had experienced was definitely not something that ordinary people could endure.

Then, Luo Shu stepped forward, bowed slightly, and then said in a gentle tone:

"Master, three uncles, I see that you all look pale and tired. I think you must have spent a lot of energy in the confrontation with the second uncle just now."

"Why not go back to Jiepai Pass to recuperate first? Once you are back to normal, we can discuss your affairs later. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, a hint of tenderness flashed across the eyes of the Golden Spirit Mother. She nodded gently, with a hint of relief in her eyes.

"That's fine. Now that the saint has left this place, with your strength, you can handle the current situation. Then, I will let the three junior sisters return to Jiepai Pass to recuperate first."

Yunxiao also walked forward slowly at this time. Her voice was gentle but a little hoarse. It was obvious that the confrontation just now had put a lot of pressure on her throat:

"Nephew Luoshu, although you are now at the Quasi-Sage level, you must be careful of Brother Xuandu."

"Before, we were able to trap him with the Nine-bend Yellow River Formation. But now, Saint Yuqing has broken the formation. If we want to capture Senior Brother Xuandu, it may not be easy."

Seeing this, Bixiao couldn't help but step forward. She gently patted Luo Shu's shoulder with a relaxed smile on her face:

"It's okay, don't worry. If you really can't beat Senior Brother Xuandu, just retreat. It's not shameful."

"When the time comes, please ask Senior Brother Duobao to come over. If you can't capture Senior Brother Xuandu, you can at least hold him back. Then, help Xiao Wenzhong and destroy Jiang Ziya and the others in one fell swoop."

Hearing this, Luo Shu smiled and said loudly:

"Uncle Bixiao, don't worry. Xuandu is no problem for us! If we really fight him, just wait and see."

At this time, Qiong Xiao beside her also joined the conversation, her voice cold but with a hint of warmth that was barely noticeable:

"Master Luoshu, although you have this determination, you must also remember that a wise man does not consider momentary courage, but seeks victory in the overall situation."

“Although Senior Brother Xuandu and I are both from the Xuan Sect, we must also judge the situation and not act blindly.”

Luo Shu nodded, agreeing deeply: "Master Qiongxiao's words make sense, I should act with caution."

After a while, the Golden Spirit Mother and Sanxiao returned to Jiepai Pass.

As the figures of the Golden Spirit Mother and the Three Fairies gradually disappeared in the depths of Jiepai Pass, Luo Shu took a deep breath, turned around and looked at Wen Zhong beside him, his eyes flashing with fighting spirit and trust:

"Junior brother, challenge me!"

"Yes, senior brother!" "Yes, senior brother!" Wen Zhong responded like thunder. He straightened his back, with a blazing fighting spirit burning in his eyes.

Then, he rode on the black unicorn and strode to the front of the battle. He waved the flag in his hand, and the soldiers under his command immediately lined up in an orderly manner. The drums thundered, the horns blew, and the deafening shouts of killing reached the sky:

"Jiang Ziya, do you still have the courage to come and fight? If you don't have the courage, then surrender obediently and go to Chaoge with me, the Grand Master, to apologize to the king!"

The sound, like rolling spring thunder, resounded throughout the battlefield and also reached Jiang Ziya's ears.

At this time, Jiang Ziya was standing in front of the Zhou army, frowning and anxious. He paced back and forth like an ant on a hot pot, his heart full of anxiety and helplessness.

"Oh, what should I do?" Jiang Ziya said to himself, his eyes looking into the distance empty, as if looking for a glimmer of hope.

He knew very well that the current situation was full of dangers for the Zhou army.

The reason for this was not only that Yuanshi Tianzun was detained by Daozu and taken to Zixiao Palace, but also because Xuandu also bid farewell to him at this critical moment and prepared to return to Yangshan.

"Brother Xuandu, why did you suddenly return to Yangshan? Now, the Zhou army needs your support! Please stay for a while."

There was a hint of urgency and reluctance in Jiang Ziya's voice. He stared at Xuan Du closely, as if hoping to find the answer from the other's eyes.

Senior Brother Xuandu sighed helplessly. He knew Jiang Ziya's feelings at the moment and the difficulties Zhou Jun was facing. He said slowly:

"Junior Brother Ziya, Master told me to return to Yangshan immediately to take care of the elixir being refined in the furnace. Therefore, I have no choice but to obey Master's orders."

Jiang Ziya felt disappointed when he heard this. He knew that Brother Xuandu's departure was undoubtedly a huge loss for the Zhou army. He tried to persuade him to stay:

"Brother Xuandu, can't you stay a few more days?"

Senior Brother Xuandu shook his head, a hint of helplessness and determination flashed in his eyes:

"Junior Brother Ziya, I cannot disobey Master's orders! Goodbye!"

After saying this, Senior Brother Xuandu flashed and turned into a stream of light, disappearing into the sky.

Jiang Ziya stood there in a daze, looking at the direction where Senior Brother Xuandu disappeared, his heart filled with loss and helplessness.

He knew that from this moment on, the situation of the Zhou army would become more difficult.

However, at this moment, Wen Zhong's shout came again, exploding in Jiang Zier's ears like thunder:

"Jiang Ziya, do you still have the courage to come and fight? If you don't have the courage, then surrender obediently..."

Jiang Ziya suddenly came to his senses. He looked in the direction of the voice and saw Wen Zhong standing in front of the Shang army camp, looking majestic and imposing.

Behind him were the elite soldiers from Jiepai Pass, all of them were in high spirits and full of fighting spirit.