Early in the morning, as dawn broke,

Under the dim morning light, a large army swiftly traversed across the plains.

Leading them was a middle-aged general clad in black armor and red robes, astride a vibrantly multicolored Divine Bull.

Its majestic body was noble without losing a sense of strength, its colorful patterns exceptionally vivid, carrying with it a mysterious power that deterred people from looking directly.

The bull's horns were imposing, like a pair of sharp treasured swords, gleaming with a cold light, its hooves sparking fire as if treading on clouds of flame.

This was indeed the legendary Five-Colored Divine Bull, endowed with the power of the Five Elements.

Riding upon its back was none other than King Wu Cheng Huang Feihu of Great Shang, distinguished for his military exploits among the army's ranks.

Following him were the Mo Family Four Generals, Flame Immortal, and a middle-aged man whose presence gleamed with a golden fire, donning bright and conspicuous armor, he looked exceptionally valiant and extraordinary.

This man was Kong Xuan, whom Bi Gan had personally gone to invite to assist them in battle.

It was because of his arrival that King Wu Cheng Huang Feihu had the confidence to once again muster the troops to press towards Linhuan Pass.

At this moment, this formidable Great Shang force was rapidly closing in on Linhuan Pass.

Banners fluttered in the wind, with a large "Shang" character inscribed on them.

After half a month's rest, this army was now ready to lay siege and finally reveal its ferocious fangs.

Atop Linhuan Pass, Liu Huan stood on the city wall, gazing into the distance.

He saw that far out on the plains, torches stood erect like strings of fire dragons making their way toward Linhuan Pass.

"Coming at such a time—could they have known that the Vice Sect Hierarch is not present?"

Liu Huan's brows knitted tightly; he flicked his fingers gently.

"Boom—"

A thunderous sound shook the air.

Resonant and intense!

It was the sound of a newly forged bronze bell from within the city walls, its sonorous ringing echoed deafeningly.

Accompanied by the sound waves of the bell, Linhuan Pass immediately sprung into action.

Squads of soldiers in armor and wielding staves streamed out from their barracks, swiftly and orderly headed to different sections of the city walls to set up defensive formations.

Some soldiers gathered at the city gates, arranging themselves into battle formations as they had diligently practiced beforehand.

The technique of Battle Formation was the most fundamental daily drill for soldiers.

In the Primordial era, battle formations were the most effective method to enhance the combat capability of soldiers.

By deploying a predetermined array, incredible divine might could be unleashed.

At this moment, the arrangement of the soldiers within Linhuan Pass was orderly and well-configured, with the soldiers at the gates spread out like the wings of a goose, showing no signs of disorder.

These soldiers were the most elite of the lot, kept in reserve by Wen Zhong, ready to sortie and face the enemy head-on if an opportunity arose.

Half an hour later, the fiery red sun crested over the mountains, shedding its golden morning light upon the land and forests.

The three hundred thousand elite troops of Great Shang had also drawn closer to Linhuan Pass.

On this vast and clear plain, this army advanced rapidly, especially those cavalrymen atop various Exotic Beasts, their speed constantly amplified under the blessing of Godspeed Talismans, cumulatively forming a charge and resembling a black tide surging straight toward Linhuan Pass.

Witnessing this, Wen Zhong's expression changed, and he shouted, "Yuyi Immortal, come forth swiftly to aid us!"

"Leave it to me."

A hearty laugh resonated from behind him, followed by a towering figure rising into the sky, materializing above the Nine Heavens, revealed as a colossal Golden Winged Great Peng, its broad back spanning thousands of miles, its wings unfurled like clouds that spanned the heavens.

With just a slight flap of his wings high above the Nine Heavens, he immediately whipped up a fierce storm that barreled down towards the forces of Great Shang.

To be precise, the storm targeted the open ground between Linhuan Pass and the Great Shang army.

The Human Race nowadays were the leading figures of Primordial times, and recklessly slaughtering humans would incur a karmic burden.

Yuyi Immortal only wished to stop their momentous charge and had no intention to bear such karmic debts.

As the storm descended, a deep ravine was instantly blown into the earth, with flying sand and rolling stones, the terrifying power sent shivers down the spine.

Seeing the sudden appearance of a ravine ahead of them, King Wu Cheng Huang Feihu, who rode the Five-Colored Divine Bull at the forefront, quickly raised his hand, and the Great Shang troops halted on his command, showing no hesitation.

Standing on the city wall, Wen Zhong saw this scene from afar, and could not help but admire, "Orders are followed without fail, and they move at the sound of command; this is indeed a force of elites! King Wu Cheng truly lives up to his reputation!"

Hearing this, Liu Huan beside him smiled and said, "No need to worry. The Vice Sect Hierarch has already instructed us to fight slowly with them, to learn while battling. Now is not the time for a fight to the death with them."

Wen Zhong nodded slightly, seriously saying, "It just means a few more of our Dao brothers will need to take action again."

"Rest assured!"

Liu Huan, having recently acquired a treasured artifact, was filled with new confidence, and said with a laugh without a second thought, "The Mo Family Four Generals are no match for me, it's just that my senior Flame Immortal Luo Xuan is a bit troublesome. But now, with the Spiritual Treasure bestowed by the Vice Sect Hierarch in my possession, they won't be able to make any significant waves."

At this moment, Huang Feihu, astride the Five-Colored Divine Bull, furrowed his brow, feeling rather helpless in his heart.

He commanded an army of three hundred thousand, yet till this day, they had never had a real opportunity to come near Linhuan Pass.

Every time he attempted to assault the city directly, the Immortal Gods within Linhuan Pass would intervene with various means to halt the army's siege.

This left him quite frustrated.

Unfortunately, the Immortal Gods on their side were not a match for the opponents, and even a few had defected in the heat of the battle, running over to the other side.

This was truly adding frost to snow!

Thankfully, his letter calling for reinforcements had taken effect.

Uncle King Bi Gan personally sought out a Daluo Golden Immortal who was said to have connections with the Great Shang's founding ancestors.

At this moment, watching the Golden Winged Great Peng soaring above the Nine Heavens, Huang Feihu dismounted from the back of the bull and, turning to the exceptionally heroic middle-aged man beside him, he clasped his fist and said, "I implore Immortal Kong Xuan to lend us your aid!"

Kong Xuan's brow furrowed slightly, his gaze sweeping toward the Mo Family Four Generals and Luo Xuan, the Flame Immortal, as he let out a displeased snort.

"But it's just a mere Taiyi Golden Immortal, are you telling me you can't even handle that? I am here for Yu Yuan. Is my intervention really warranted for such lowly practitioners?"

"This..."

Huang Feihu hadn't expected such an outcome and awkwardly looked to the Mo Family Four Generals and Luo Xuan, the Flame Immortal, among the assembly of Immortal Gods.

All the Immortals averted their gazes, avoiding eye contact, only Luo Xuan bit hard into his teeth and said, "Since the Immortal has commanded, let me take action to lure out Yu Yuan then."

No sooner had he spoken than he transformed into a streak of red light and shot up into the sky.

"Bring it on!"

The Yuyi Immortal shouted loudly, reverting to human form, swords in hand, the Yin Yang Dual Swords, and without a second word rushed to meet the Flame Immortal in battle.

Though the two were old acquaintances, they now served different masters, and sparred without any mercy.

In a flash, the heavens and earth changed unexpectedly above the Nine Heavens, shaking violently.

The Yuyi Immortal had astonishing speed, his movements light and fast as he flitted unpredictably, while Luo Xuan possessed profound cultivation, his offensive as fiery and fierce as flames.

Neither giving way, they clashed continously with their magic artifacts, sparks flew and swords gleamed across thousands of miles.

The clanging of sword against sword resounded through Yun Xiao, causing the entirety of the Nine Heavens to tremble.

However, Luo Xuan, having recently lost two Spiritual Treasures, no longer had a seamless assault and was quickly caught off-guard by the Yuyi Immortal.

Muttering under his breath, a pair of wings that seemed to be cast from gold suddenly appeared on the Yuyi Immortal's back.

With a single flap of his wings, thousands of golden beams shot out amidst the Nine Heavens Gang Wind, an assault so fierce that the Flame Immortal could only oscillate his mana to protect himself with the few Spiritual Treasures he had left.

But those golden beams seemed unending and occasionally razor-sharp beams pierced through his mana shield, leaving his flesh riddled with holes.

Just as he felt he could hold on no longer, the deluge of golden light ceased.

Luo Xuan looked up in surprise, only to see the Yuyi Immortal had already retracted his golden wings, speaking earnestly, "Listen well, Flame Immortal, I'm sparing your life today because the Vice Sect Hierarch said we're all disciples of the Jie Sect, and we shouldn't be killing each other!

As long as you recognize your errors and timely...um...timely correct your wrongdoing, I won't make things difficult for you.

Whether you wish to join Linhuan Pass or return to practice at the Daoist sanctuary, that's entirely up to you..."

Having said that, he waved his hand dismissively, telling Luo Xuan, "You're free to go!"

"You..."

The Flame Immortal's eyes were red, tinged with black aura.

Far from being grateful, the Yuyi Immortal's words only intensified his rage and frustration.

"You humiliate me today, there will come a time when I'll make you regret this!"

After tossing out that harsh statement, Luo Xuan transformed into a streak of firelight heading towards the Great Shang Formation.

As he was about to leave, a flash of gold whizzed by, and the Yuyi Immortal appeared before him once again.

Immediately, a pain struck his chest, and he found an Immortal Sword plunged deep into his torso, its slaying force tirelessly eroding his life force and exterminating his Primordial Spirit.

The Yuyi Immortal's face bore a hint of cold cruelty as he said indifferently, "The Vice Sect Hierarch also said, if you continue to be obstinate and oppose us, then there's no need for courtesy."

Staring at the Yuyi Immortal in disbelief, Luo Xuan shakily said, "You... you dare kill me?"

"Don't worry, I won't kill you."

The Yuyi Immortal smiled as he took out an Immortal Binding Rope, tying up the Flame Immortal before leisurely saying, "At most, you'll be sent to ascend the Divine Altar later."

"What!"

The Flame Immortal's eyes bulged as if he had heard some form of torture.

"You're going to use me as a filling for the Investiture of the Gods? You can't do that, you have no right..."

Before he could finish, the Yuyi Immortal had already taken out a treasure vase and tucked him inside.

"Sit tight, for someone as stubborn as you, this is quite merciful."

As he spoke, the Yuyi Immortal felt a secret sense of relief.

That slap had frightened him, so when Liu Huan came to him, he did not hesitate to betray his previous allegiance and opt to join Linhuan Pass.

Not only had he recovered his Yin Yang Dual Swords, but he had also been gifted a treasure vase, said to be casually crafted.

Although the treasure vase could only contain people and objects for now, if Innate Yin Yang Qi were infused into it, the vase could be elevated to a Top-grade Spiritual Treasure.

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