The Investiture: Unlimited Blade Works Nezha
Chapter 156 - 155: Come to Fight Huang Long Tomorrow!

Chapter 156: Chapter 155: Come to Fight Huang Long Tomorrow!

Though Huang Long was bleeding, his blood was thick. The Zhou army behind him didn’t have his abilities and were essentially heading towards reincarnation if touched by the fire arrows.

Jiang Ziya hurriedly ordered a retreat, clearing the battlefield for the duel between the two.

Without the constraint of mortals, the two could unleash their full power. Luo Xuan continuously activated the Ten Thousand Crow Pot, and the fire crows filled the sky, forming an Array with the Sky Light Seal as the Array Eye to trap Huang Long, causing continuous burning.

Meanwhile, the Ten Thousand Miles Cloud Smoke scattered across the land as Huang Long stood on the ground, a continuous flow of soil-colored light emerged from the earth to resist the fire and fiery arrows from the sky.

While not fully defensive, it relied on an unending supply, with both sides at a direct standoff.

Having retreated, Jiang Ziya watched the enormous, terrifyingly hot red array from afar, feeling somewhat anxious inside.

Wei Hu asked worriedly, "Uncle Jiang, Brother Huang Long won’t be in trouble, will he?"

His question implied concern that Huang Long might not hold out; if worse comes to worst, who would bear the responsibility? If necessary, it would be better to seek assistance now!

Old Jiang understood Wei Hu’s meaning and hesitated momentarily before quickly ordering him back to the camp to find Master Taoyi, who had remained behind, accompanying Lei Zhenzi all this time.

Upon receiving the order, Wei Hu ran to find Master Taoyi without looking back. In his mind, Master Taoyi was more reliable than Huang Long; while others resolved issues by eliminating opponents, Huang Long seemed to solve them by getting beaten up. Is this a respectable Immortal?

At that moment, within a camp, Master Taoyi sat cross-legged in meditation, opposite Lei Zhenzi.

"Taiyi transformation, everything follows the heart, Qi ignites..."

Seeing Lei Zhenzi entering the right state, Master Taoyi nodded in satisfaction. By revisiting the basics like this, Lei Zhenzi would surely have a more solid foundation; previously, he had been too vain and shallow.

These days, Taoyi had been helping Lei Zhenzi familiarize himself with this new body, which was exceedingly satisfactory.

This body was exceptionally strong; beyond the benefits from the Lotus Avatar, it also gained a purification effect, with its flapping wings producing a sound like thunder, moving swiftly though not matching the Golden Winged Great Peng. First-tier Immortals would only eat dust in front of Lei Zhenzi, granting him control over the wind.

The Eagle Eye ability not only strengthened his fundamental powers but also granted a Divine Skill: Seeing Through, allowing him to spot enemies’ weaknesses during confrontations, extremely useful in battle.

Knowing Master Taoyi’s affection for Lei Zhenzi, Wei Hu did not shout upon reaching the tent, instead waiting quietly. Taoyi, pleased with this respectful nephew, set up an Array and walked out holding a duster.

"Nephew, you seem in a hurry, has something significant occurred on the front line?"

Wei Hu nodded, describing the situation to Master Taoyi succinctly but thoroughly.

As Master Taoyi listened, stroking his beard, he thought about the Fire Spirit Saint Mother, a known disciple of Senior Brother Duobao, and although not too familiar with Flame Immortal Luo Xuan, left with the impression of a fire fanatic from their last encounter in the Blood Sea to eradicate demons.

Yet, why had they suddenly come?

The matter was delicate; having fought side by side before, there was a bit of camaraderie, making it unsuitable to act rashly.

"Nephew, do not worry. Come, let us take a look. Brother Huang Long’s defense is formidable; he will not be harmed."

Huang Long was equipped with the Nine Dragon Divine Fire Shield and had the cultivation of a Taiyi Golden Immortal, so he felt little panic, casually moving with Wei Hu toward the front line.

At that time, Huang Long was still acting as a barbecue ingredient inside the array.

Jiang Ziya greeted Master Taoyi happily as he arrived, "Senior Brother!"

Master Taoyi nodded calmly and focused his Mana power in his eyes, looking toward the Fire Crow Formation, where Huang Long was already roasted to a golden brown.

Ah, spit.

Anyway, he was fine, perhaps just a bit injured.

Riding a cloud, he floated to the city wall of Chuanyun Pass and said, "Fire Spirit Daoist Friend, why go against the heavens? We are entrusted with the Heavenly Mandate to ensure the Rise of Zhou and Fall of Shang. As a disciple of Senior Brother Duobao, how can you ignore the Heavenly Number?"

Upon hearing her master’s name, the Fire Spirit Saint Mother’s anger was somewhat quelled. "I’ve heard your Chan Sect Disciples slaughtered my Jie Sect disciples wantonly. As the Third Generation Head Disciple, how can I turn a blind eye?"

"Even if I were to leave, I must defeat you first!"

Master Taoyi remained silent, thinking indeed, it is difficult to persuade a ghost seeking death with kind words.

"Can we duel outside?"

The Fire Spirit Saint Mother fully embodied the characteristic of the Jie Sect, fearlessly flying forth with a Chaos Origin Hammer to stand with Taoyi.

The Chaos Origin Hammer, an exceptional Treasure granted by Duobao, was modeled after the one the Tongtian Sect Master gave the Wuyun Immortal. Although slightly inferior, it was not by much.

Master Taoyi wielded his duster, relying on powerful Mana, countering the Fire Spirit Saint Mother. The two mages engaged fiercely in close combat.

Due to the status of the Fire Spirit Saint Mother, Taoyi intentionally held back, yet the Fire Spirit Saint Mother went all out and was still at a disadvantage.

His duster wrapped around several feet of white silk while the Fire Spirit Saint Mother’s Samadhi Fire blasts were entirely blocked, and her Chaos Origin Hammer had little impact.

Master Taoyi shook his duster forcefully, and the Fire Spirit Saint Mother shrouded within it was sent flying backwards.

"Daoist Friend, will you not retreat? When the four Outer Disciples of the Jie Sect attacked and killed our Chan Sect’s Vice Sect Hierarch, we did not delve into the matter. Should you persist in your ignorance, do not blame me for showing no mercy."

The Fire Spirit Saint Mother burned with rage but definitely sensed the gap between her and Master Taoyi, so she turned without a word to retreat into Chuanyun Pass.

Master Taoyi cheerfully called out, "Daoist Friend, hold on!"

Then he gestured at the Ten Thousand Crow Formation.

The Fire Spirit Saint Mother shouted, "Uncle Luo Xuan, let’s go!"

Without turning back, she returned to Chuanyun Pass, where Luo Xuan also quickly withdrew his Magical Treasures and retreated without hesitation.

As the array vanished, Huang Long let out a dragon’s roar. Instead of immediately reverting to human form, he flew back to the military tent to change clothes since he was currently bare, which truly influenced the Chan Sect’s prestige.

The immortals on the Shang Army side were defeated, leaving morale a bit low.

That night, Zhang Shan once again hosted a feast for the Fire Spirit Saint Mother and Luo Xuan.

As a beloved disciple of Duobao, when had the little princess of the Jie Sect suffered such humiliation as the Fire Spirit Saint Mother? She was now in a bad mood, drinking alone.

Luo Xuan, seeing his goddess in low spirits, comforted her, "Fire Spirit, don’t worry. I can’t seem to deal with Huang Long’s thick skin, but Master Taoyi might not be my match. Tomorrow, I will challenge Taoyi, and Junior Sister, you can teach Huang Long a lesson!"

Zhang Shan, seeing the immortals devising a strategy, immediately flattered them, "Tomorrow you will surely achieve great victory! Cheers!"

The next day, Luo Xuan went to confront Master Taoyi proactively.

Although Master Taoyi had high cultivation, his Magical Treasures were all with Lei Zhenzi, making the Nine Dragon Divine Fire Shield, his most handy weapon, ineffective against Luo Xuan.

Nobody had heard of fire refining fire, and the flame temperature of the Nine Dragon Divine Fire Shield couldn’t necessarily beat Luo Xuan’s innate heat.

The battle between them, relying on treasures and cultivation levels, was evenly matched.

The Fire Spirit Saint Mother actually gained the upper hand when fighting against Huang Long.