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After Su Hu returned to Zhou, Yin Hong died.

The Cheng Tang forces suffered heavy losses, losing Han Rong, the general of Sishui Pass, and the pass itself.

With the support of the people, Emperor Xin appointed Zhang Shan, the general of Sanshan Pass, as the Grand Marshal of the Western Expedition, and led an army of 100,000 to Chuanyun Pass, determined to recapture Sishui Pass.

Inside the Prime Minister's residence in Xiqi City.

"I hereby report to the Prime Minister!"

"According to intelligence from the front lines, King Zhou has appointed Zhang Shan, the general of Sanshan Pass, as the Grand Marshal of the Western Expedition!"

"He has now raised an army of 100,000 and is on his way to Chuanyun Pass. This man's intentions are certainly not good!"

King Wu Cheng, Huang Feihu, suddenly spoke again, saying that Xiqi had already occupied Sishui Pass, and he was the general who was defending the city.

"Those who come with ill intentions will not come with good intentions!"

"Zhang Shan is just an ordinary man, a brave warrior. Even if he led an army of 100,000, he would be no match for Xiqi!"

"This man's martial arts skills are mediocre and not worth mentioning!"

Deng Jiugong waved his hand, saying that Zhang Shan was just an ordinary military general, and defeating him would be a piece of cake.

"Sishui Pass must not be lost!"

"General Li, I trouble you to take your three sons to Sishui Pass to oversee the situation. Yang Jian should also go there."

Ziya issued a general's order, and also ordered Li Jing to lead an army of 100,000 to stand in Sishui Pass to resist the powerful enemy.

"Here you go!"

The two accepted the order and went ahead.

When Zhang Shan raised an army of 100,000 and arrived at Sishui Pass, he was secretly alarmed by the sight of the pass.

Zhang Shan sighed, "Sishui Pass, as one of the five passes, is a fortified city that is difficult to breach, especially compared to Sanshan Pass."

"This pass can be held by one man against ten thousand!"

"Furthermore, the city is garrisoned with over 200,000 troops, and there are many extraordinary Taoist masters among them. How can I possibly defeat them?"

"So difficult!"

Zhang Shan looked bitter. He had been chosen because he had fallen into the trap of a villain and was forced to come here.

Back then, Deng Jiugong and Su Hu, the Marquis of Jizhou, raised an army of over 100,000 and came to conquer the rebellious Xiqi by imperial decree.

Little did anyone know that the two men's westward expedition was a pretense; their true intention was to defect to the enemy. They led their generals to surrender to Xiqi and ceased paying tribute to the Shang dynasty.

"With Grand Tutor Wen in the lead and Deng Jiugong and Su Hu behind, this mission to conquer the west is going to be quite difficult!"

Zhang Shan's eyes darted around, and he came up with another plan.

"Pass down the order to have the army rest and recuperate in Chuanyun Pass, wait for the opportune moment, and not launch a rash attack."

Zhang Shan commands an army of 100,000. If he were to launch a rash attack with such a small force, it would undoubtedly be suicidal.

As a last resort, he has also resorted to stalling tactics.

It was obvious to anyone with eyes that there was a huge gap between the two. After much deliberation, Zhang Shan did not dare to accept the challenge.

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On the other side, inside Taoyuan Cave on Jiuxian Mountain.

Guang Chengzi sat high on his cloud bed when suddenly a white crane boy appeared with a jade talisman, saying that Ziya would soon be appointed general at the Golden Terrace.

He then ordered all the disciples of the Chan Sect to come to Xiqi to participate in the eastern expedition, so as to save the gods and immortals from this calamity.

Guang Chengzi received the imperial decree and then summoned Yin Jiao.

"When the Great Zhou Dynasty was established, King Wu intended to launch an eastern expedition."

"The feudal lords from all directions gathered at Mengjin to punish the tyrannical King Zhou, intending to overthrow the Shang dynasty in one fell swoop!"

"Now is the perfect time for you to take your revenge."

"I am sending you down the mountain to assist the Great Zhou in its conquest of King Zhou. What are your thoughts on this?"

Guang Chengzi looked at Yin Jiao and asked again.

Upon hearing this, Yin Jiao said, "Although I am the son of King Zhou, King Zhou trusted a villain and killed my wife and son. My mother died innocently. This hatred is always in my heart, and I never dare to forget it!"

"Master, you are merciful, saving my life and imparting to me Taoist arts and martial arts. How could I not repay you!"

Yin Jiao's words were sincere and did not seem to be feigned.

"Okay, okay!"

"It's rare to find someone with such a heart!"

"You have cultivated in the mountains for a long time, and now you have attained the celestial realm, receiving my true teachings!"

"After you descend the mountain, wholeheartedly assist Ziya and help him overcome the tribulations of the immortals. You will then be able to enjoy the carefree life of an immortal!"

Guang Chengzi sent Yin Jiao down the mountain to sever his karmic ties. Once he cut off his worldly attachments, he could attain the fruit of immortality.

"Now that Yin Hong is dead, if Yin Jiao harbors disloyal intentions, he could also ruin the fate of the Shang dynasty!"

Guang Chengzi's actions were all open schemes. If Yin Jiao could be cultivated, he could also enjoy the carefree life of an immortal.

"Years ago, when I descended the mountain to explore, I encountered an extraordinary opportunity and acquired a postnatal spiritual root!"

"This spiritual root is called: Senzu Bean!"

"If a mortal consumes it, he/she will gain three heads and six arms, and a third eye will grow between his/her eyebrows, allowing him/her to observe the heavens and the earth."

"Even if you achieve celestial status, you are still a mortal. In future battles with others, you may suffer a great loss!"

"Now, I'll give you a magic bean!"

"If you consume it, you can better develop your innate foundation and condense a battle avatar, which will possess immense supernatural powers."

After Guang Chengzi finished speaking, he had a boy gather some magic beans and give them to Yin Jiao to consume, thus changing his constitution.

After Yin Jiao consumed the Immortal Bean, he felt his bones cracking all over his body, and he was able to condense a Battle Avatar.

But then, Yin Jiao's expression changed drastically.

He was born with three heads and six arms, a face as blue as indigo, hair as red as cinnabar, upper and lower fangs, and three eyes between his eyebrows.

With such a ferocious appearance, he truly deserves to be called an evil god.

Upon witnessing this scene, Guang Chengzi couldn't help but clap his hands in admiration, exclaiming, "Wonderful! Wonderful!"

"Since you possess such a powerful fighting spirit, I will secretly impart one or two more supernatural abilities to you. When you descend the mountain, with your supernatural abilities and martial arts skills, you will be able to protect yourself without fear."

"Now that you have cultivated to have three heads and six arms, achieving such a Dharma form, you still lack one or two magical treasures!"

"I will bestow upon you the Heaven-Turning Seal, the Fallen Soul Bell, the Male and Female Swords, the Cloud-Sweeping Robe, and other treasures."

"I hope you will descend the mountain and assist Zhou in accordance with Heaven's will. Once you sever all ties with the mortal world, there will be a day when we meet again."

"Our relationship as master and disciple is preordained by fate, and I hope that you will stay by my side often in the future!"

Guang Chengzi's earnest teachings were truly heartfelt, and Yin Jiao was deeply moved upon hearing them.

"Don't worry, teacher!"

"I am mortal enemies with King Zhou. He killed my mother and nearly took my disciple's life before!"

"After descending the mountain, this disciple will certainly follow Heaven's will and assist Zhou. If this thought changes, this disciple is willing to suffer the calamity of being plowed and hoeed!"

Guang Chengzi was greatly pleased upon hearing this.

It seems that Yin Jiao is a sentimental person. Hopefully, this time when he goes down the mountain, he can completely sever his ties with the world.

Guang Chengzi then escorted Yin Jiao down the mountain. After leaving Jiuxian Mountain, Yin Jiao used earth magic to travel to Xiqi.

Guided by divine intervention, Yin Jiao, after descending the mountain, recruited two great generals, Wen Liang and Ma Shan, at Bailong Mountain.

Yin Jiao then led his troops straight to Xiqi, but unexpectedly encountered a Taoist priest on the way.

This Taoist priest rode a black leopard, had a kind face, and white hair and beard; he was none other than Shen Gongbao, the Grand Preceptor of the Shang Dynasty.

"Fellow Daoist, please wait!"

Upon seeing Yin Jiao unleash the weapon of causality, Shen Gongbao stopped in his tracks.

"Oh, I wonder what your plans are?"

Yin Jiao looked at the newcomer and couldn't help but ask.

"This humble Taoist priest is Shen Gongbao!"

"Seeing you in such a hurry, I wonder where you are headed and what important military matters you have on your mind?"

Seeing that Yin Jiao had an extraordinary demeanor, Shen Gongbao was tempted to deceive him and decided to test his true abilities.

"Shen Gongbao, Uncle Shen?"

"Your disciple, Yin Jiao, is the disciple of Guang Chengzi of Jiuxian Mountain. I have come down the mountain on my master's orders to assist Zhou in its conquest of Shang!"

Yin Jiao had also heard of Shen Gongbao's great name and learned that he was a second-generation disciple of the Chan Sect, so he bowed deeply to him.

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