bullyxtreme Chapter 360 Taiyi Goes to Battle
Chapter 360 Taiyi Goes to Battle
Inside the Zhou army tent, the generals were discussing matters.
Suddenly, a burst of hurried footsteps broke the silence in the tent. A messenger covered in dust and panting rushed in, his voice slightly hoarse from running:
"Report!!! Urgent military information!"
This sudden urgent news was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up a thousand waves.
Bo Yikao suddenly raised his head, his eyes like torches, quickly locked onto the messenger, and said in a deep voice:
"speak!"
The messenger was frightened by Bo Yikao's momentum. He swallowed his saliva involuntarily, tried to calm down, and reported hurriedly:
"Your Highness, the Grand Master Wen Zhong of the Shang Dynasty has led his army to challenge us. They are very aggressive and have already arrived in front of the battle line."
As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the tent. When Ji Fa heard this, a sharp look flashed in his eyes, and his body shook. He said sternly:
"They are cunning and treacherous. They must have learned that the Prime Minister is not in the camp and took the opportunity to come and provoke us! How can we let them get what they want?"
Bo Yikao quickly regained his composure. After a moment's silence, he glanced at the generals and said in a deep voice:
"My dear generals, although Grand Master Wen Zhong is the mainstay of the Shang Dynasty and has a great reputation, my army is not a weak force. How could we be afraid of this?"
"Pass on my order. Gather all the soldiers immediately and prepare for battle! I want the Shang army to know that our Great Zhou should not be underestimated!"
Upon hearing this, all the generals nodded in agreement. One of the elderly generals stood up and bowed, saying:
"Your Highness, Your Highness, I am willing to lead the army to fight and protect the dignity of our Zhou army until my death!"
Although his voice was a little hoarse, it was full of determination and resoluteness. Other generals also expressed their willingness to fight, and there was an impassioned call for battle in the tent.
Seeing this, Ji Fa's heart was filled with blood. He clenched his fists and shouted loudly:
"Okay! We will follow your plan and show the Shang army that our Zhou army is not just a bunch of people who have gained fame in vain!"
Bo Yikao nodded, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes.
Just as he was preparing to further arrange the battle plan and refine the next tactics, an urgent report suddenly came from outside the tent.
"Report! Your Highness, two immortal cultivators have come outside the tent. One of them is none other than the Mu Lei Immortal Master. Next to him is an old man with an immortal look, white hair and a youthful face. He has an extraordinary temperament."
As soon as the messenger finished speaking, the atmosphere in the tent became tense again.
When Bo Yikao and others heard the name Mu Lei, a hint of surprise and profound meaning flashed in their eyes.
They had never expected that Mu Lei, who had fled in panic when fighting with Wen Zhong, would have the nerve to come back.
Ji Fa frowned and said in a deep voice:
"Mu Lei? Why did he come back? Does he want to surrender?" His tone revealed his distrust and vigilance towards Mu Lei.
Bo Yikao waved his hand, signaling Ji Fa to calm down. He knew Mu Lei's identity and background very well, and knew that this disciple of the Chan Sect was no ordinary person. So he said in a deep voice:
"It shouldn't be. Immortal Mu Lei is a disciple of the Chan Sect after all, and the nephew of Yafu. His previous escape may have been a helpless act. Let's hear what he has to say. Go, let them in!"
Following Bo Yikao's order, the curtain of the tent was slowly lifted, a ray of light poured into the tent, and Mu Lei and the old man slowly walked in.
Mu Lei was dressed in Taoist robes and had a solemn expression, while the old man was holding a whisk and walking lightly, as if he was walking on clouds.
When Bo Yikao saw the two men entering the tent, he hurriedly stepped forward, saluted, and said earnestly:
"Greetings, both of you. I thought that after the defeat, I would never see Mu Lei again. I didn't expect that Mu Lei would be willing to come here and discuss major plans with us."
Mu Lei's expression changed slightly when he heard this, as if he was moved by Bo Yikao's sincerity. He bowed slightly and said in return:
"Your Highness, you are too kind. Although Mu Lei made mistakes, he has always been concerned about the attack on Shang. This time, I came back to make up for my previous mistakes and do my part for the army."
Hearing this, Bo Yikao nodded in appreciation. Then, he turned to look at the old man beside him, with a hint of curiosity and awe in his eyes, and asked:
"Master Mulei, I wonder who this master is...?"
Seeing this, Mu Lei hurriedly introduced: "This is my master, the disciple of Yuqing Saint - Taiyi Zhenren. I came here to lend a helping hand to Zhou."
Upon hearing this, Taiyi Zhenren smiled slightly, looked at Bo Yikao and said slowly:
"Your Highness, I am Master Taiyi. I came here for two reasons: first, to see who Wen Zhong is. My disciple is no match for him. Second, to help the Great Zhou and complete the task of conquering Shang as soon as possible."
When Bo Yikao heard this, he felt an indescribable joy and excitement in his heart.
He hurriedly took a few steps forward, cupped his hands, and saluted with great respect, his voice filled with excitement that could not be concealed:
"It turns out that it is Immortal Taiyi who has come. This is a blessing for our palace and for the Zhou Dynasty! Immortal's arrival at this time is like timely rain."
"Now, Wen Zhong leads the Shang army, which is as fierce as wolves and tigers, and has already arrived in front of our army. I am worried that no one under my command can defeat them, and I am worried and uneasy."
"The arrival of Taiyi Immortal has undoubtedly added strength to our army and doubled our confidence!"
As he spoke, Bo Yikao turned to look at the generals in the tent and announced loudly:
"Generals, with the help of Taiyi Immortal, we have nothing to fear from Wen Zhong or the Shang army!"
Upon hearing this, all the generals in the tent were cheered up, and they all stood up and saluted Taiyi Zhenren.
They knew that the arrival of Taiyi Zhenren meant that the Zhou army would have stronger backing and would be more confident in fighting against the Shang army.
Upon seeing this, Taiyi Zhenren nodded slightly in return.
At this time, Mu Lei also stepped forward and saluted Taiyi Zhenren, saying:
"Master, I was defeated by Wen Zhong before, it was all my fault. Now that Master is here in person, I will definitely be able to help Zhou Jun avenge our previous defeat!"
Taiyi Zhenren gently patted Mu Lei's shoulder and said earnestly:
"Victory and defeat are common in the military. Disciple, don't blame yourself too much. Since I am here, I will definitely seek justice for you."
After saying this, he looked up at Bo Yikao and continued:
"Your Highness, since Wen Zhong is leading his army to challenge us, then take me there to see what happens. How much trouble can a mere third-generation disciple of Jiejiao cause?"
"I want to see what kind of ability he has to be so arrogant."
Bo Yikao felt relieved when he heard this. He knew that with Master Taiyi's cultivation level, it would be no problem for him to deal with Wen Zhong.
So he nodded in agreement and ordered all the generals to prepare to accompany Taiyi Zhenren to the front line.
After a while, a group of people came to the front of the two armies in a mighty manner.
At this time, Wen Zhong saw that the Zhou army had not yet come out, and he couldn't help but feel a little confused. He originally thought that after finding out the reason why Jiang Ziya left, he felt that it was the best time to attack the Zhou army.
After all, Jiang Ziya was the think tank of the Zhou army, and his departure would undoubtedly leave the Zhou army in a leaderless situation.
Furthermore, since he went to Kunlun Mountain to ask for help, it means that there was no capable person in the Zhou army camp who could fight at that time.
Otherwise, with Jiang Ziya's strategy, how could he leave the front line so easily?
However, the scene before him surprised him. Wen Zhong narrowed his eyes, staring at Taiyi Zhenren in front of the Zhou army, and pondered in his heart.